Duluth officials press for state help as federal tower-replacement grant window closes

Mar 26, 2026

Duluth leaders asked the committee to approve remaining state support to replace the airport's decades-old air traffic control tower and said a federal IIJA competitive program can cover most costs but the local match and enabling projects remain a barrier.

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Representative (carrying bill) and Duluth airport officials presented House File 198, which seeks state bonding assistance to replace a 70–75-year-old air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport.

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