Grand Rapids; Old Central School renovation funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 298 appropriates $3.8 million from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to the city of Grand Rapids for the preservation and renovation of the historic Old Central School building. The funding, designated for fiscal year 2026, provides a grant to the city specifically to renovate this existing structure. This bill directly affects the city of Grand Rapids by providing dedicated funding for a historic preservation project. The key provision is the allocation of state funds to support the physical renovation of a recognized historic site.