SF1537

Senate Bill S.F. No. 1537 proposes to allocate $2,350,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund. This funding will go to Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) through a state grant. MPR will use this money to develop original on-air and digital content, host live events, and provide arts education opportunities. The goal is to enhance the artistic and cultural offerings available across Minnesota. Additionally, the funding will help MPR support collaborations with local artists, musicians, historians, and writers, increase the involvement of communities of color and Indigenous groups in radio programming, and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the state's historical records through the MPR audio archives.