St. Paul; Roy Wilkins Auditorium renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
This bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $75 million in bonds to fund the renovation of the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. The funds will be used by the city to upgrade the facility's infrastructure, including its heating and cooling systems, electrical and plumbing networks, and security features. Additionally, the project will expand and reconfigure interior and exterior event spaces while improving accessibility and storage areas for equipment. The legislation also includes upgrades to visitor amenities such as restrooms, seating, and sound systems to support ongoing operations.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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MI
María Isa Pérez-Vega
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Athena Hollins
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Dave Pinto
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Jay Xiong
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Leigh Finke
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Leon Lillie
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Liz Lee
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Meg Luger-Nikolai
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Samakab Hussein
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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