Brainerd council grapples with grant funding for 210 pedestrian bridge

Brainerd council grapples with grant funding for 210 pedestrian bridge

BRAINERD — State funds for a pedestrian bridge across Highway 210 near Lum Park are up in the air. The city of Brainerd received a $1.33 million grant from the Carbon Reduction Program for the proposed bridge but has yet to accept or deny the money. The grant requires 25% matching funds from the city, equating to more than $300,000 the city would have to come up with. City staff told council during a meeting on Oct. 6 the Minnesota Department of…