Bemidji; Headwaters Science Center improvement funding provided, and money appropriated.
This bill allocates $525,000 from the state's general fund to support capital improvements at the Headwaters Science Center in Bemidji. The money is designated for a nonprofit organization called Opportunities in Science, Inc., which will use the funds to repair or replace aging infrastructure such as the roof, deck, and building exterior. The appropriation is a one-time grant intended to cover construction costs and site upgrades necessary for the center's ongoing operations. The funding becomes available once the legislation is enacted and remains usable until the project is finished or discontinued.
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Introduced Apr 9, 2026
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