Sen. Draheim secures $6.3 million for Le Sueur water project

Funding will upgrade aging infrastructure and save taxpayers over $700,000

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:08pm

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Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) announced that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority has awarded a $6.3 million loan to the City of Le Sueur for a major clean drinking water project. The financing, which Sen. Draheim helped secure through the 2025 bonding bill, will save local taxpayers $721,000 in interest costs.

Why it matters

Access to clean, safe drinking water is a critical public health and economic issue for communities. This project will improve water infrastructure in Le Sueur, supporting the local economy and saving taxpayers a significant amount of money.

The details

The project includes critical transmission and distribution upgrades to address aging and undersized infrastructure along North 4th Street from Bridge Street to Dakota Street, and Cathcart Street from Commerce Street to North 4th Street. The Public Facilities Authority received $176 million from the $700 million 2025 bonding bill, which Sen. Draheim strongly advocated for and voted to support.

  • The Public Facilities Authority awarded the $6.3 million loan in April 2026.

The players

Senator Rich Draheim

A Republican state senator representing the Madison Lake area who helped secure the funding for the Le Sueur water project.

City of Le Sueur

The local government in Le Sueur, Minnesota that will receive the $6.3 million loan to upgrade its drinking water infrastructure.

Minnesota Public Facilities Authority

The state agency that awarded the $6.3 million loan to the City of Le Sueur for the water infrastructure project.

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What they’re saying

“Clean, safe drinking water is critical for our families and local businesses. This project will improve public health, support the local economy, and save Le Sueur taxpayers more than $700,000. I'm grateful we were able to make this happen.”

— Senator Rich Draheim, State Senator

What’s next

The City of Le Sueur will begin the water infrastructure upgrade project using the $6.3 million loan from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.

The takeaway

This funding will allow Le Sueur to modernize its aging water system, improving public health and saving taxpayers a significant amount of money. It demonstrates the importance of state leaders advocating for critical infrastructure projects in local communities.