Hagedorn Applauds FAA Funding for Safety and Improvements at Rochester International Airport

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WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation's announcement that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded funding that is critical for safety and operations at Rochester International Airport. The grant, totaling more than $7 million, will be used to extend Rochester International Airport's runway as well as shift and reconstruct the existing taxiway. This funding comes from the Fiscal Year 2021 Airport Improvement Program, which received its funding from the Consolidated Appropriations Act. That bipartisan package passed in December 2020 with Congressman Hagedorn's support.

"I am delighted that after several months of collaboration with the FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation, Rochester International Airport will receive funding for the runway and taxiway improvements that will enhance efficiency and safety for flight training, business aviation, critical tissue delivery and medical care testing, and expand our economy in southern Minnesota. Funds for this program were authorized from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which I proudly supported last December. I am grateful to the Department of Transportation, the FAA, and the hardworking men and women at Rochester International Airport for making this possible," said Congressman Hagedorn.

Jim Hagedorn was reelected in 2020 to serve Minnesota's First District in the U.S. House of Representatives for a second term. He grew up on his family's grain and livestock farm near Truman. Jim's father, former Congressman Tom Hagedorn (MN-02), grandfather, and great-grandfather were all southern Minnesota farmers, and Jim resides in the rural community of Blue Earth. During his time in Congress, Hagedorn has consistently fought for the conservative principles that have made America the greatest nation in the history of the world and championed legislation to promote the First District's primary industries and job creators -- farming, small business and medical care. Hagedorn is a member of the House Committees on Agriculture and Small Business.

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