Winona Slated to Receive Over $3 Million From Rescue Plan

(KWNO)- The City of Winona could see over $3 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law Thursday.  

That’s according to Mayor Scott Sherman. During an interview on KWNO’s In the Know Friday, Sherman said it wasn’t appropriate for him to say where the money would go at this point but offer a general direction for the money.  

“In general, we’re going to be looking to use it wisely. We’re going to be looking to use it so it potentially helps to create other funding options,” Sherman said.  

Sherman said the city will need to address expensive projects in the future such as the HVAC at the Masonic Temple, a possible new facility to house the Friendship and East End Rec Center, and a new public safety facility for the police and fire departments.  

The plan sends over $4 billion in aid to Minnesota, with the state government receiving roughly $2.5 billion and the remaining funds going to local governments and school districts. Sherman says that spells good news for the city’s local government aid allocation from the state.  

Listen to the full interview with Mayor Sherman.