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Murray County to apply for $19,980 heritage grant to stabilize museum track
Summary
The board approved applying for a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants Program award of $19,980 to repair about 126 feet of track between a turntable and engine house so a caboose can be stored indoors for winter preservation.
The Murray County Board approved a motion Dec. 16 to apply for a $19,980 grant from the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants Program to repair and stabilize approximately 126 feet of track connecting a turntable and engine house. The scope is intended to allow the county to move a caboose indoors for winter preservation. Staff noted photos and that if the grant is awarded, the county would be required to go out for public bids for the work.
Board members asked about prior grant results: a federal turntable grant had not yet received a response, a windows-related grant had not been awarded as of the prior day, and the county had been awarded a $14,000 grant for a museum storage plan. The board approved proceeding with the application; the grant filing deadline is Jan. 8, 2026.
Why this matters: preserving historic rail assets protects local cultural resources and may reduce weather-related deterioration. If the grant is successful, the county will undertake competitive procurement for the repair work.
Next steps: staff to file the grant application by Jan. 8, 2026 and, if awarded, prepare bidding documents for repairs.
