As the 2020 legislative session begins on Feb. 11, the state has a $1.3 billion general fund surplus and is expected to consider a sizable bonding bill. In previous years—including 2018 when the Legislature approved funding for Highway 14 between … Continue reading
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With the tragic news this week of two fatal accidents on Highway 14, many of you have reached out to us to find out what you can do to help fix this treacherous highway. With the legislative session slated to … Continue reading
For Immediate Release January 22, 2020 Contact: Shane Zahrt Below is a statement from Karen Foreman, president of the U.S. Highway 14 Partnership and a member of the Mankato City Council, regarding the two fatal vehicle accidents on the same … Continue reading
For Immediate Release November 12, 2019 Contact: Shane Zahrt PDF version After federal grant disappointment, Highway 14 advocates call on Gov. Walz, Minnesota Legislature to fund project in 2020 MANKATO, MINN.—After learning that expansion of Highway 14 from Nicollet to … Continue reading