HF 3692 Summary

• Appropriates $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 to the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato for two new buildings, renovation of exhibit space, and an outdoor nature play space.

• Appropriates $7,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 to Great River Children's Museum in St. Cloud to renovate and expand a 25,000 square foot facility and outdoor exhibit space.

• Appropriates $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 to Judy Garland Children's Museum in Grand Rapids for property acquisition and capital improvements including restoration of Judy Garland's birthplace home, garden, playground, theater space, and mechanical/electrical system updates.

• Appropriates $2,000,000 to Otter Cove Children's Museum in Fergus Falls, $9,000,000 to WonderTrek Children's Museum in Baxter for a new 27,000 square foot building, and $1,000,000 to Duluth Children's Museum for expansions.

• All appropriations are one-time grants from the general fund through the commissioner of employment and economic development, available until projects are completed or abandoned per Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.