This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2470, proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the state's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund in fiscal year 2026 for the city of Thief River Falls to rehabilitate two historic buildings.

• $750,000 is allocated for the historic Soo Line Depot to fund HVAC work, roof repairs (including fascia and gutter replacement), and the installation of energy-efficient windows and doors.
• $250,000 is designated for the historic Carnegie Library to fund roof repairs, HVAC system replacement, and the installation of energy-efficient windows.

Both buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are owned by the city of Thief River Falls. The restoration work must align with the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

This appropriation is one-time and remains available until the projects are completed.