Construction mitigation grants awarded to businesses affected by Trunk Highway 65 construction, report required, and money appropriated.

HF 2645 provides $5 million in state funds to help small businesses affected by Trunk Highway 65 construction in Blaine, Minnesota. It establishes grants for "qualified businesses" (those with up to 40 employees experiencing impaired access, parking, or visibility for at least one month during the project) to cover payroll, operating, or facility costs. Grants are prioritized based on revenue decline, construction duration, and traffic disruption severity, with the commissioner required to submit annual reports listing all recipients and award amounts. The program is effective July 2025 and funds are available until June 2029.