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Minnesota Historical Society outlines statewide services, requests $925,000 biennial operating adjustment
Summary
The Minnesota Historical Society presented an overview of its statewide programs and asked the State Government Finance and Policy Committee for an operating adjustment of $925,000 for the upcoming biennium, citing sustainability and rising costs for staffing and facilities.
The Minnesota Historical Society asked the State Government Finance and Policy Committee on March 13 to support an operating adjustment of $925,000 for the upcoming biennium, saying the additional funds would help the agency address rising fixed costs and sustain services statewide.
Kent Whitworth, director and CEO of the Minnesota Historical Society, told committee members the agency is governed by an executive council and has statutory responsibilities in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 138. "We appreciate the opportunity to spend a few minutes providing a very high level overview of the Minnesota Historical Society and then to conclude with our specific budget request," Whitworth said.
The request builds on a base biennial operating budget the society…
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