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This bill officially designates the city of St. Peter as the honorary capital of Minnesota by adding a new section to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 1. An honorary capital is a symbolic designation that does not change the actual legal or administrative capital of the state (which remains St. Paul), but rather serves to recognize the historical, cultural, or special significance of St. Peter. The bill uses a straightforward legislative approach, simply stating in plain language that St. Peter is now considered the honorary capital of Minnesota, without altering any existing governmental functions or creating any additional legal obligations. This type of honorary designation is often used to celebrate a city's unique contributions or historical importance to the state.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2164&ssn=0&y=2025