ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester International Airport (RST) has secured $70 million in federal and state grants to advance key airfield improvements. The funding, accepted by the City of Rochester in September, will support the final phase of the Runway Safety Improvement Project and the General Aviation Ramp Reconstruction. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) awarded the grants, supplemented by airport reserves. “To secure funding for two phases and multiple years at once is exhilarating,” said John Reed, Executive Director of RST. “It puts us in a really good spot knowing our largest funding source is secure, and it allows us to keep momentum on projects that directly improve safety, efficiency and the experience for every

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