Purpose

This bill would provide state funding to support a cultural celebration. Specifically, it appropriates money to fund the Dreams Take Flight show in Little Falls to commemorate 100 years since the first solo transatlantic flight by a Minnesota native, Charles Lindbergh.

Main Provisions

• In fiscal year 2026, $150,000 is appropriated from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• The money goes to the Commissioner of Administration as a grant to the City of Little Falls.
• The grant is for the Dreams Take Flight show, to honor Lindbergh’s aviation accomplishment and the 100-year anniversary of transatlantic flight.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill creates an appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund for a city-based event. It does not appear to change existing laws beyond authorizing this specific grant.

Fiscal Impact

• Amount: $150,000
• Fiscal year: 2026
• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
• Recipient: City of Little Falls (via the Commissioner of Administration)

Summary

The bill directs a one-time appropriation of $150,000 in 2026 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to support the Dreams Take Flight celebration in Little Falls, honoring the 100-year milestone of Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight and Lindbergh’s Minnesota roots.

Relevant Terms

• Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
• Dreams Take Flight
• Little Falls
• Charles Lindbergh
• transatlantic flight
• commissioner of administration
• grant
• fiscal year 2026
• appropriation
• Minnesota