SF627

This legislative bill, identified as Senate File No. 627, seeks to allocate $850,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026. This funding is intended for the Minnesota Historical Society to provide a grant to the Olmsted County Historical Society. The grant will be used to rehabilitate the historic George Stoppel Farmstead in Olmsted County, specifically focusing on the stone house and barn. Additionally, the funding will help construct an accessible pathway to the farmstead, ensuring ADA compliance. The George Stoppel Farmstead, owned by the Olmsted County Historical Society, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. All rehabilitation efforts must adhere to the preservation standards set by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's guidelines for treating historic properties.