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Minnesota lawmakers hear pitch for state match to replace 70-year-old Duluth air traffic tower
Summary
Lawmakers heard testimony supporting House File 198 to provide a $14 million state match to leverage federal funds to replace the aging air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport; proponents said the project supports regional service and local jobs.
House File 198 was presented to the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee on Feb. 17, 2025, seeking a $14 million state appropriation to match federal funds and replace the 70-year-old air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport.
Supporters told the committee the existing tower is the third-oldest in the nation and no longer meets modern safety or line-of-sight standards. Representative Zalesnikar introduced the bill for informational purposes and urged timely action so Duluth can leverage federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment…
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