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This bill appropriates $6 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically for a grant to FilmNorth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The grant is intended to support the renovation of a property located at 2447 University Avenue West in St. Paul, which will be transformed into a multiuse facility serving several purposes. The facility will include a workforce training center focused on film industry jobs, a public archive for various types of films created by Minnesota media artists, a soundstage and community events space, and affordable office space designated for low-income artists. The appropriation is considered a one-time funding allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The bill aims to support the local film industry, provide professional development opportunities, preserve Minnesota's media arts heritage, and create accessible workspace for artists.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1561&ssn=0&y=2025