Duluth port gets $27M grant to tear down old grain elevators and rehab a key pier
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- By Star Tribune
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In brief
The Duluth Lake Port Authority receives substantial federal funding to modernize its aging infrastructure along Rice's Point. This $27 million Department of Transportation grant will support the demolition of outdated grain storage facilities and comprehensive rehabilitation of critical pier facilities. The investment aims to enhance port operations, improve cargo handling capacity, and strengthen the region's position as a vital Great Lakes shipping hub for grain exports and regional commerce.
Duluth port gets $27M grant to tear down old grain elevators and rehab a key pier
The U.S. Department of Transportation funding will go toward the Duluth Lake Port pier on Rice’s Point.
