 The Bemidji regional airport will receive $1.7 million in grant money to acquire an aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle and to rehabilitate the apron at the airport. Congressman Colin Peterson announced that Bemidji along with several other regional airports across the 7th district will receive grants from the United States Department of Transportation. In addition to Bemidji, Detroit Lakes, Long Prairie, Thief River Falls and Winstead regional airports also applied for grant and were awarded funds for infrastructure upgrades and improving safety operations. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.