Tou Ger Xiong mural and statue appropriation

SF 2656 appropriates $300,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the city of St. Paul for a mural and statue honoring Tou Ger Xiong at Lake Phalen's Tou Ger Xiong Island. The bill directs the city to design and construct this public artwork, which will commemorate Tou Ger Xiong's contributions to the community. The funding is allocated for fiscal year 2026 and comes from an existing state fund dedicated to cultural projects. This bill directly affects the city of St. Paul by providing state resources for a specific memorial project.