NEWS
MnDOT looking to improve 23/7 crossing in Clara City
January 18, 2020
Accidents at the intersection of state Highways 23 and 7 in Clara City and a desire to improve mobility on Highway 23 led the city, Chippewa County and the Highway 23 Coalition to ask MnDOT to look at ways to improve the intersection.
News Release: Highway 23 Coalition names Coordinator
December 18, 2019
The Highway 23 Coalition has named Bob Byrnes as the Coalition Coordinator. As Coordinator, Byrnes will work with the Coalition Board of Directors and its members for the mission, vision and action plans of the Highway 23 Coalition.
Open house gives overview of Kandiyohi County highway changes in wye corridor
October 12, 2019
An open house hosted Wednesday by Kandiyohi County Public Works gave the public a chance to ask questions and learn more about the county's plans for realigning its highway network at the south end of the railroad bypass corridor.
Lyon County to Join Highway 23 Coalition
November 07, 2018
An interregional group supporting expansion of Minnesota Highway 23 has had a busy year. But even after the state dedicated bonding dollars this summer to fill in gaps in the four-lane highway, the Highway 23 Coalition doesn't plan on slowing down.
Transportation meeting in Willmar highlights ongoing needs
September 20, 2018
With a number of regional highway projects — like U.S. Highway 71 north of Willmar — just finishing up, and funding approved for the state Highway 23 four-lane project between Willmar and St. Cloud, transportation officials say there's much to be thankful for.
Raymond City Council to Become a Part of Highway 23 Coalition
August 15, 2018
At the regular Raymond City Council meeting on Aug. 13, the council approved a membership to the Highway 23 Coalition. With the membership, the city is in support of the organization who will continue to "fill the gaps in four-lane access" along Highway 23 that runs from Marshall to St. Cloud.
Granite Falls Council approves renewal of Hwy 23 Coalition membership
August 09, 2018
The Granite Falls City Council on Monday evening, received an update on recent Highway 23 Coalition activities from coalition representative Aaron Backman. He stated that the group had been disappointed by the state’s Corridors of Commerce project announcement in May which saw over $400 million going to four projects all within 50 miles of the Twin Cities metro area.
Highway 23 Coalition seeks broader focus
July 13, 2018
Even though funding has been secured to complete the final two legs of the Highway 23 four-lane between Willmar and Interstate 94, the coalition of regional businesses and government entities that fought to obtain that funding has no intention of going away.
How Does the Highway 23 Gap Project Affect My Property?
June 13, 2018
On May 30, 2018 Governor Mark Dayton signed a public works bill into law. The bill will fund three projects, including the Minnesota Highway 23 “gap” from Paynesville to Richmond and New London to Paynesville. As property owners, you may be wondering what exactly will take place in the coming months...
Tribune Opinion: Great work on the Highway 23 gap funding success
June 08, 2018
Filling the Highway 23 gaps project completion will be a major step forward for Willmar and the region. It demonstrates what great things can be accomplished when residents, businesses, communities and government work together.
Bonding bill a step forward for roads funding, Dayton says
June 01, 2018
Gov. Mark Dayton had some positive things to say about funding for regional highways being part of the $1.5 billion bonding bill he signed Wednesday. The bonding money will help bring some much-needed expansions to U.S. Highway 14 and Minnesota Highway 23, he said.
Bonding bill includes new money for Highway 23 project
May 21, 2018
As part of the bonding bill that was finalized this weekend, the Legislature added $400 million to the state's Corridors of Commerce program and put the state Highway 23 project on this list to be completed, said Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Grove City.
Time to fund the gaps on Highway 23
May 17, 2018
The fishing agreement of Green Lake - for funding support for the Highway 23 gap projects - lasted apparently about as long as it took for the Minnesota political leaders to get out of Kandiyohi County Saturday. Willmar Lakes Area Governor's Fishing Opener Host Kelly Morrell won an informal pledge Saturday from Gov. Mark Dayton, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa,r and House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, for funding for completing the 7-mile and 9-miles two-lane gaps on state Highway 23 between Willmar and Interstate 94.
Gov. lands bass but his guide may have the biggest prize
May 12, 2018
Governor Dayton reportedly told his boatmates he would support an earmark in a larger bonding bill for the project to make state Highway 23 a four-lane highway from Willmar to I-94 near St. Cloud. "I'll take an earmark on 23,'' Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, said the governor told his boatmates.
MnDOT’s choices left Greater Minnesota behind
May 06, 2018
For years, the Corridors of Commerce program has helped pay for critical road projects in the Metro and Greater Minnesota that help boost regional development and make our roads safer for Minnesotans to travel and for farmers and businesses to bring their goods to market.
Announcement: Highway 23 Coalition Members & Backers
May 01, 2018
MnDOT announced the Corridors of Commerce projects today. Two projects are in the Bloomington/Richfield area, one project in Elk River, and one project in the St. Michael/Albertville area. These four projects use up all available Corridors of Commerce money. The Highway 23 Coalition is disappointed that one of the four-lane gaps on Highway 23 was not funded by the Corridors of Commerce program.
Tribune Editorial: MnDOT sticks it to Greater Minnesota
May 01, 2018
The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced the award of $417 million in Corridors of Commerce grants to four projects located within the seven-county Metro District or immediately adjacent to the Metro District. This announcement was a major benefit for the state's Metro District and adjacent corridors. The proposed projects do nothing for Greater Minnesota.
