Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) has released his bonding priorities for the 2026 legislative session, a bonding year at the Minnesota Legislature. The package totals $37.5 million in requested funds for critical infrastructure and education projects in District 29
“These are critical infrastructure projects that will directly benefit the families of District 29 and help the local economy,” said Sen. Holmstrom. “If we’re asking taxpayers to fund bonding projects, the projects need to serve critical needs. I hope Democrats use the bonding bill as an opportunity to serve critical needs and not load it up with pork for their pet projects like entertainment and recreation venues. The priority needs to be serious, essential work like clean water infrastructure.”
Sen. Holmstrom’s bonding bills include:
- SF 2223: Appropriates $10 million to the city of Monticello to construct a new water treatment facility, improving water quality and reliability for residents and businesses.
- SF 2582: Appropriates $15 million to the city of Howard Lake to build a new water treatment facility, ensuring safe, manganese-free drinking water for the community and addressing long-standing infrastructure needs.
- SF 3586: Appropriates $10.5 million to Wright Technical Center, a cooperative public high school established in 1972 that provides career, technical, and alternative education. The funding would update aging facilities to better prepare students for careers and post-secondary education.
- SF 3850: Appropriates $2 million to the city of Rockford to design and construct improvements to the city’s existing wastewater treatment facility, enhancing community safety and health.
These projects are critical investments that improve quality of life, protect the health of families, and support the economy in District 29.
Bonding requests will be considered as part of the broader capital investment bill during the 2026 session.