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Urgent Lead Line Replacements: Minnesota Seeks $250M Boost

3/7/2026

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Minnesota state officials are accelerating lead service line replacements under a federal mandate.
Since 2023, Minnesota has allocated $243 million, with $350 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Funding is set to run out by 2027, prompting the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities to seek $250 million from the Legislature.
Duluth and St. Paul still have thousands of lines to replace.

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Story summary

Minnesota state officials are accelerating lead service line replacements under a federal mandate.
Since 2023, Minnesota has allocated $243 million, with $350 million from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Funding is set to run out by 2027, prompting the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities to seek $250 million from the Legislature.
Duluth and St. Paul still have thousands of lines to replace.