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Legacy Amendment Spending Reports Fall Short

The Associated Press — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:27:44 +0000

It's been three years since Minnesota voters authorized a sales tax increase to raise money for conservation, arts and parks, but the state is unable yet to provide a public comprehensive listing of the funded projects and their outcomes.

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Greater Minnesota Regional Parks Get More Legacy Amendment Money

Jim Maurice — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:30:29 +0000

Regional parks in greater Minnesota get a much bigger share of the Land and Legacy Amendment money over the next two years. The bill that allocates the money was passed by the State Legislature this week during the special session. Regional parks in outstate Minnesota will have about double the amount of money available, compared to the previous two years.

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Legacy Amendment Bills Quietly Advancing At State Capitol

Jim Maurice — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:29:43 +0000

As the State Legislature and the Governor continue to spar over high profile issues like the budget, gay marriage, and a Vikings stadium -- there's also bills that have quietly passed that tinker with the State Land and Legacy Amendment. The Land and Legacy Amendment brings in hundreds of millions of dollars, and state lawmakers have been voting on conflicting bills on where that money should go.

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St. Cloud To Use Legacy Grant For River Park Upgrades

Lee Voss — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:01:35 +0000

The Mississippi Bluffs Regional Park is getting some upgrades thanks to the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The city of St. Cloud was awarded a $427,000 grant to use for improvements.

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Historical Society Touts Legacy Amendment Projects

Lee Voss — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:01:29 +0000

The Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment has provided much-needed funding for historical preservation projects in Minnesota. Minnesota Historical Society spokesman David Grabitske says here in the St. Cloud area cities and organizations have benefited from the legacy amendment.

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St. Ben's, SCSU Receive Legacy Amendment Grants

Jim Maurice — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:44:52 +0000

The College of St. Benedict and St. Cloud State University are both receiving grant money from the Minnesota Historical Society. The grant money comes from the Land and Legacy Amendment.

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