Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to support the preservation of historical artifacts and the immigrant history of the Upsala area through the local historical society.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $300,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• These funds are designated to be sourced from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The recipient of the funding will be the governing board of the Minnesota Historical Society.
• The grant is specifically intended for the Upsala Area Historical Society.
• The objective is to establish a museum that will focus on preserving the Upsala area's historical artifacts and its immigrant heritage.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not amend any existing laws but provides additional funding and support specifically for the Upsala Area Historical Society.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
• Historical Society
• Museum
• Immigrant History
• Upsala Area