USDA Invests $3.8 Million to Improve Community Infrastructure for People Living in Rural Towns Across Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 27, 2022 -- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Acting State Director for Minnesota Cynthia Morales today announced that USDA is investing $3.8 million to build and improve critical community facilities in several rural communities across Minnesota. This infrastructure funding will increase access to health care, education and public safety while spurring community development and building sound infrastructure for people living in rural areas.

“Access to modern infrastructure like hospitals, clinics, schools, libraries and public safety services is crucial to the continued prosperity of rural communities,” Morales said. “The projects being announced today reflect how crucial investing in community facilities is, especially for remote, rural areas. USDA looks forward to its continued commitment to the partnerships that help rural America build new opportunities and prosperity.”

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