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Wright County authorizes federal BUILD grant application for I‑94/US‑10 Mississippi River crossing
Summary
The Wright County Board unanimously approved Resolution 2617 on Feb. 17 to make the county the primary applicant for a FY2026 BUILD grant for the I‑94 to US‑10 regional Mississippi River crossing, citing a $1 million Sherburn County contribution and an expected $3 million in non‑local funds to support work including a tier‑one environmental review.
Wright County authorized submission of a FY2026 BUILD grant application for the I‑94 to US‑10 Mississippi River crossing project after a unanimous vote on Resolution 2617 at the Feb. 17 county board meeting.
County staff said the application is due Feb. 24 and that Sherburn County has already provided a $1 million deed grant toward the effort. "This would be much cleaner if we can get this included," Chad said, urging the board to approve the late addition to the agenda so staff could submit the application on behalf of the partnership.
The administration noted the BUILD application would seek roughly $3 million in non‑local funds to advance project work, including a tier‑one environmental review that staff described as costly. Commissioners discussed the short timeline for the application and expressed appreciation for staff pulling the materials together quickly.
Chair reported the county is documenting needs for federal partners and pursuing additional federal support; he also noted prior appropriations the county secured, and the board approved the resolution unanimously. The board authorized the county to serve as the primary applicant and to cover project costs as described in the resolution language.
What happens next: county staff will finalize and submit the BUILD application by the deadline and continue coordination with Sherburn County and federal partners on environmental and funding steps.
