ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz today visited Dilworth’s new fire station, funded by the infrastructure bill the Governor signed into law in 2023. Governor Walz discussed the need to pass a bonding bill this session to support infrastructure projects that will create jobs and improve safety across the state. Photos from the event can be accessed here.

“The Dilworth fire station is a critical public safety project that demonstrates the power and importance of funding infrastructure projects. Four years ago, I visited Dilworth to see for myself how the old fire station was putting safety for both our firefighters and the many communities served by them at risk. In 2023 we got the money to make it happen, and today we celebrate a brand new station,” said Governor Walz. “I am grateful to city leadership for their advocacy and look forward to continued work to pass another bonding bill this session and deliver necessary funding for projects like this one.”

In 2023, Governor Walz signed a cash capital projects bill that included $4.38 million for Dilworth to tear down the old fire station. Built in 1980, the old station had limited space and firefighters had to bring their materials, which often had contaminants on them, home with them. The new station will serve the cities of Dilworth and Georgetown as well as the townships of Morken, Moorhead, Kragnes, and Oakport.

The Governor’s 2025 revised bonding proposal includes $807 million for projects that protect Minnesota’s drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development. Investments include funding for a new State Patrol headquarters and $10 million for Rapidan Dam recovery efforts.