SF 889

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/15/2017 10:30am

A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; appropriating money for the Norway House in
Minneapolis.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin NORWAY HOUSE; MINNEAPOLIS.
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new text begin $5,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of employment
and economic development for a grant to the Norway House to acquire land and predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip a conference and event center at 913 East Franklin
Avenue and adjacent property in Minneapolis to celebrate the culture of Norway and
American Norwegians. This appropriation is not available until at least an equal amount is
committed to complete the project from nonstate sources. Land purchased for this expansion
project shall count toward the nonstate match.
new text end