Minnesota SF386 appropriates funds for public safety radio grants to five counties for ARMER system participation.

Minnesota SF386 allocates funds from the general fund for public safety radio grants in fiscal year 2026. The grants, totaling $300,000 per county, are designated for Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake counties. These funds must be used to purchase or upgrade portable and mobile radios and related equipment that are interoperable with the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each county must match 50% of the grant amount with nonstate funds. This appropriation is a onetime allocation.

Minnesota SF386 appropriates funds for public safety radio grants to five counties for ARMER system participation.

Minnesota SF386 allocates funds from the general fund for public safety radio grants in fiscal year 2026. The grants, totaling $300,000 per county, are designated for Rock, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Roseau, and Red Lake counties. These funds must be used to purchase or upgrade portable and mobile radios and related equipment that are interoperable with the statewide Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) system. Each county must match 50% of the grant amount with nonstate funds. This appropriation is a onetime allocation.