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Minnesota State requests $200 million HEAPR and operating funds to repair, replace and demolish aging campus space
Summary
Minnesota State officials told the Capital Investment Committee the system’s greatest need is HEAPR renewal funding ($200M) and additional operating support for demolition and repair; the system emphasized it is overbuilt for current enrollment and seeks targeted renewal, replacement and demolition financing.
Minnesota State officials told the Senate Capital Investment Committee on Feb. 18 that the system’s top capital priority is a $200 million HEAPR request to renew aging campus facilities and that they are also seeking operating budget dollars for demolition and repair-and-replacement activities.
Chancellor Scott Olsen and Associate Vice Chancellor Brian Swanson described the system as the fourth‑largest higher‑education network in the U.S., with 33 colleges and universities on 54 campuses and roughly 28.5…
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