Purpose

This bill would allocate funds to support a cultural celebration. Specifically, it provides a grant to fund the Dreams Take Flight show in Little Falls, Minnesota, to commemorate 100 years of transatlantic flight and the aviation achievements of Minnesota native Charles Lindbergh. The purpose is to recognize a milestone in aviation history through a state-funded event.

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• The money goes to the commissioner of administration.
• Purpose: To provide a grant to the City of Little Falls for the Dreams Take Flight show.
• Drive of the grant: To commemorate 100 years of transatlantic flight and Charles Lindbergh’s aviation accomplishment.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This is a new appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• It authorizes funding for a local celebration but does not specify changes to other statutes or programs.

Administrative and Financial Details

• Recipient: City of Little Falls
• Administering agency: Commissioner of Administration
• Source of funds: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
• Fiscal year: 2026
• Program: Dreams Take Flight show

Relevant Terms

• Dreams Take Flight
• City of Little Falls
• Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
• Commissioner of Administration
• Grant
• Appropriation
• Fiscal year 2026
• Transatlantic flight
• Charles Lindbergh
• Aviation accomplishment