Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for the preservation of historical artifacts and the cultural heritage of the Upsala area in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $300,000 for fiscal year 2026.
• This funding is allocated from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The grant will be managed by the governing board of the Minnesota Historical Society.
• The specific use of the funds is intended for the Upsala Area Historical Society to support a museum that focuses on the preservation of historical artifacts and the immigrant history unique to the Upsala area.

Significant Changes

• The bill does not mention changes to existing laws, but it lays out a specific financial allocation for cultural heritage preservation which might not previously have been specified for the Upsala area.

Relevant Terms

• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Upsala Area Historical Society
• Immigrant history
• Historical artifacts
• Museum funding