Purpose

This bill proposes a one-time appropriation to support the repair and preservation of a cultural and historic landmark. Specifically, it directs funds to help maintain the St. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church and its role in the Romanian community.

Main provisions

• Amount and timing: $300,000 in fiscal year 2026.
• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Recipient and administrator: The Minnesota Historical Society will provide a grant to St. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church in South St. Paul.
• Purpose of funds: To repair and preserve the church as a cultural and historic landmark for the Romanian community.

Significant changes to existing law

• Creates a new one-time appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund of $300,000 in FY 2026.
• Allocates the funds to the Minnesota Historical Society to grant to the St. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church for restoration and preservation activities.
• No broad changes to statutes are described; this is a targeted funding action to support a specific landmark.

Summary of impact

• Supports preservation of a culturally significant site for the Romanian community in Minnesota.
• Uses state cultural heritage funding to back a local landmark, potentially benefiting local heritage, education, and tourism related to the Romanian community.

Relevant Terms

arts and cultural heritage fund Minnesota Historical Society St. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church South St. Paul Romanian community grant repair and preserve cultural landmark historic landmark fiscal year 2026 appropriation