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This bill appropriates $230,000 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development specifically for the city of Northrop in fiscal year 2026. The grant is intended to help the city cover costs related to an elevator explosion and fire that occurred from December 28 to 30, 2017. The bill requires the commissioner of employment and economic development to provide a report about the grant funds to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees responsible for workforce development. As a condition of receiving the grant, the city of Northrop must supply all necessary information to complete the report, which must be submitted within 90 days after June 30, 2026. This targeted appropriation appears to be a form of financial assistance to help the city address the economic impact of a significant infrastructure incident that occurred several years earlier.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0226&ssn=0&y=2025