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This bill provides a specific appropriation of $1,000,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support the Somali Museum of Minnesota. The funding is intended to help the museum expand and enhance its programming by supporting heritage arts and cultural vitality initiatives. Specifically, the grant will enable the museum to offer various educational and cultural activities such as classes, exhibits, and presentations that focus on the Somali community's history and experiences in Minnesota. The funding will also allow the museum to increase its hours of operation and provide free or reduced-fee programming for schools and community events, thereby making cultural education and awareness more accessible to the public. This appropriation represents a significant investment in preserving and sharing the cultural heritage of Minnesota's Somali community.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1797&ssn=0&y=2025