The bill proposes an appropriation of $3,000,000 from the general fund for capital investment in historical sites in Minnesota, specifically targeting the rehabilitation of the George Stoppel historic site and improvements to the History Center of Olmsted County. It allocates $850,000 for the restoration of the George Stoppel stone house and barn, including the construction of an accessible pathway, while the remaining $2,150,000 is designated for designing and renovating the History Center in Rochester.
All projects funded by this appropriation must adhere to the standards set forth in the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Treatment of Historic Properties. The funding is a one-time allocation for fiscal year 2026 and will remain available until the projects are either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.