The bill appropriates $318,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026 to support the development of the Heroes and Heritage Interpretive Trail Loop. This funding is designated for a grant to the Dakota County Historical Society, which will be responsible for designing and constructing the trail along existing paved paths in the cities of South St. Paul, West St. Paul, and Inver Grove Heights.
This initiative aims to enhance local heritage and provide a recreational resource for the community, promoting both historical education and outdoor activity. The bill emphasizes the importance of preserving and interpreting local history through the establishment of this trail.