Senate File No. 611 is a legislative bill proposing that the state of Minnesota allocates $3 million from its bond proceeds fund. This money is intended for the Commissioner of Natural Resources to issue a grant to the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority. The funds will be used specifically to plan, design, engineer, and build a segment of the Mesabi Trail, including a pedestrian bridge. This construction is necessary due to the permanent closure of a highway in the city of Mountain Iron. The bill also authorizes the state to sell and issue bonds to secure the required $3 million for this project.