Title Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Statutes

138.38 REPORTS OF STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST. The state archaeologist shall consult with and keep the Indian Affairs Council, the director of the historical society, and the State Historic Preservation Office informed as to significant field archaeology, projected or in progress, and as…

138.39 RULES. The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out sections 138.31 to 138.42. In making such rules the commissioner must consult with other agencies of the state whose activities may be affected by the rules. History: 1963 c 5 s 9; 1985 c 248 s 70; 2002 c 298 s 6

138.40 COOPERATION OF STATE AGENCIES; DEVELOPMENT PLANS. § Subdivision 1.Cooperation. The Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and all other state agencies whose activities may be affected, shall cooperate with the historical society, the State Histo…

138.41 PENALTIES. § Subdivision 1.Willful violations. Whoever willfully violates section 138.33, or willfully defaces, injures, destroys, displaces, or removes any object or data belonging to the state, or willfully interferes with evidence or work on any state site or other site…

138.42 TITLE. Sections 138.31 to 138.42 may be cited as the "Minnesota Field Archaeology Act of 1963." History: 1963 c 5 s 13

138.51 POLICY. It is in the public interest to provide for the preservation of historic sites, buildings, structures, and antiquities of state and national significance for the inspiration, use, and benefit of the people of the state. History: 1965 c 779 s 1

138.57 STATE HISTORIC SITES; REGISTRY, FEDERALLY OWNED LANDS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. The land and water areas enumerated in this section are hereby designated by law as "state historic sites," and this section is a registry of state historic sites situated on property owned by th…

138.581 STATE HISTORIC SITES; REGISTRY; LANDS OWNED BY GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OUTSIDE THE STATE. § Subdivision 1.Scope. The land and water areas enumerated in this section are designated "state historic sites," and this section is a registry of state historic sites situated on proper…

138.585 STATE MONUMENTS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. The monuments, memorials, tablets, markers and cenotaphs enumerated in this section are "state monuments," officially established as such by the state of Minnesota since 1873. § Subd. 2.Captain John S. Marsh State Monument. Captain …

138.586 COUNTY BOARDS MAY ACQUIRE HISTORIC SITES. The board of county commissioners of any county is hereby authorized to acquire and maintain tracts of land within the county which are designated as having historical or archaeological significance and whose acquisition and maint…

138.661 STATE HISTORIC SITE NETWORK. § Subdivision 1.Scope. Historic sites in section 138.662 constitute the state historic site network. The sites are significant state resources that the Minnesota Historical Society is preserving, developing, interpreting, and maintaining for p…

138.662 HISTORIC SITES. § Subdivision 1.Named. Historic sites established and confirmed as historic sites together with the counties in which they are situated are listed in this section and shall be named as indicated in this section. § Subd. 2.Alexander Ramsey House. Alexander …

138.663 STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. § Subdivision 1.Policy. The land and water areas in section 138.664 comprise the state register of historic places. In the effort to preserve the historical values of the state, outstanding properties possessing historical, architectural…

138.664 HISTORIC PLACES. § Subdivision 1.Named. Historic places established and confirmed as historic places together with the counties in which they are situated are listed in this section and shall be named as indicated in this section. § Subd. 2.1848 Convention Site. 1848 Conv…

138.665 DUTIES OF STATE IN REGARD TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES. § Subdivision 1.Notice. The state, state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions, including the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, are by sections 138.661 to 138.664 and by this section notified of …

138.666 COOPERATION. The state, state departments and agencies, political subdivisions, and the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota shall cooperate with the Minnesota Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office in safeguarding state historic sites an…

138.667 HISTORIC PROPERTIES; CHANGES. Properties designated as historic properties by sections 138.661 to 138.664 may be changed from time to time, and the Minnesota Historical Society and the State Historic Preservation Office shall notify the legislature of the need for changes…

138.668 ADMISSION FEES. The Minnesota Historical Society may establish and collect reasonable fees for admission to state-owned historic sites in the state historic site network in section 138.661. These fees shall be available to the society. History: 1993 c 181 s 8; 2012 c 292 …

138.669 CONTRACTS FOR HISTORIC SITE MANAGEMENT. The Minnesota Historical Society may contract with a county, municipality, or a county or local historical society for the management and operation of sites in the state historic site network. Notwithstanding section 138.668, the co…

138.6691 CITATION. Sections 138.661 to 138.669 may be cited as the "Minnesota Historic Sites Act." History: 1993 c 181 s 10

138.67 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. As used in sections 138.67 to 138.69, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. § Subd. 2.Works of art. "Works of art" in all spaces of the Capitol, means paintings, portraits, mural decorations, stained glass, stat…

138.68 SUPERVISION OF PRESERVATION. The works of art in the public and ceremonial areas of the State Capitol are declared to possess historical value for the people of Minnesota. The Minnesota State Historical Society and the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board shall ap…

138.69 PUBLIC AREAS OF THE CAPITOL. The Minnesota State Historical Society is designated the research agency and is responsible for the interpretation of the public areas for visitors to the Capitol. This involves conducting or approving public programs and tours in the Capitol a…

138.70 CAPITOL BUILDING POWERS AND DUTIES. The Minnesota Historical Society shall: (1) assist and advise in research and preservation of historical features of the Capitol building, appropriate custodial policies, and maintaining and repairing works of art according to section 13…

138.705 CAPITOL BUILDING ELECTROLIER. The Minnesota Historical Society must light the Capitol building electrolier during regular business hours on any days during which the legislature is convened in a regular or special session, and during special events, when requested jointly…

138.71 POLICY. The spirit and direction of the state of Minnesota are founded upon and reflected in its historic past. In the effort to preserve the environmental values of the state, outstanding geographical areas possessing historical, architectural and aesthetic values are of …

138.72 DEFINITION. An "historic district" for the purposes of sections 138.71 to 138.75 consists of a number of structures, sites and open spaces of historical and architectural significance which together combine to give such an area historic significance to the state of Minneso…

138.73 DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS. § Subdivision 1.Named. The land and water areas enumerated and described in the following subdivisions of this section are hereby designated by law as historic districts. § Subd. 2.Pipestone Historic District. Pipestone Historic District …

138.74 CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS. The governing bodies of the subdivisions of the state in which these historic districts are located shall have the power to create an historic district board or commission for the purpose of providing architectural control of …

138.75 CITATION. Sections 138.71 to 138.75 may be cited as the "Minnesota Historic District Act of 1971." History: 1971 c 709 s 5

138.761 PURPOSE. The legislature finds that the St. Anthony Falls area in Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis has a concentration of outstanding and distinctive historical and architectural resources. There is a need to develop a comprehensive plan to interpret historical…

138.762 DEFINITIONS. § Subdivision 1.Scope. The definitions in this section apply to sections 138.761 to 138.765. § Subd. 2.Board. "Board" means the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board created in section 138.763. § Subd. 3.City council. "City council" means the city council of the c…

138.763 ST. ANTHONY FALLS HERITAGE BOARD. § Subdivision 1.Membership. There is a St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board consisting of 22 members with the director of the Minnesota Historical Society as chair. The members include the mayor; the chair of the Hennepin County Board of Comm…

138.764 GRANTS. The board may provide project assistance grants for the interpretation of historical resources that are a part of the plan. These grants must relate to a historical resource identified in the plan and may not exceed half of the cost of interpreting a specific hist…

138.765 ZONE COORDINATOR. The Minnesota Historical Society is the coordinator of the heritage interpretive zone and has a responsibility for public education relating to the zone and for certification of all historical resources established in the plan. The society may use up to …

138.766 MATCH. The city of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the park board shall provide match in money or in kind for the project under sections 138.761 to 138.765 on a dollar for dollar basis. History: 1988 c 684 art 1 s 18,23; 1992 c 513 art 3 s 32; 1996 c 452 s 40

138.81 CITATION. Sections 138.81 to 138.87 may be cited as the "Minnesota Folklife Preservation Act." History: 1976 c 117 s 1

138.82 FINDINGS. The legislature finds that: (1) the diversity inherent in Minnesota folklife has contributed greatly to the cultural richness of the state and has fostered a sense of individuality and identity among its people; (2) the history of the state of Minnesota effective…

138.83 DEFINITIONS. As used in sections 138.81 to 138.87 "Minnesota folklife" means the traditional customs and expressions of the spirit common to a group of people within any area of the state and includes vocal and instrumental music, dance, drama, lore, beliefs, language, hum…

138.84 FOLKLORE CENTER. § Subdivision 1.Creation. There is created in the Minnesota Historical Society a center for the study of Minnesota folklife. § Subd. 2.Director. The director of the center shall be the state folklorist who shall be a professional folklorist on the staff of…

138.85 STATE FOLKLORIST; POWERS. § Subdivision 1.Approval of director. The state folklorist shall exercise the powers conferred in this section with the approval of the director of the Minnesota Historical Society. § Subd. 2.Gifts, grants, disposal of property. The folklorist may…

138.86 STATE FOLKLORIST; DUTIES; ANNUAL REPORT; CONTRIBUTORS' RIGHTS. § Subdivision 1.Duties. It shall be the duty of the state folklorist to: (1) sponsor, engage in, and direct fundamental research into the folklife of this state and to encourage and coordinate folklife research…

138.87 FOLKLIFE INFORMATION. In order to maximize communication and cooperation among those collecting or studying Minnesota folklife, to protect the rights of persons who give information to collectors and students of Minnesota folklife, and to assist those who wish to represent…

138.911 MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER. § Subdivision 1.Establishment. The Minnesota Humanities Center, a nonprofit organization, is established to advance the study of the humanities and enhance the work of schools, colleges, and cultural organizations throughout the state. § Subd.…

138.92 LOCAL AND REGIONAL HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE CENTERS. A historical interpretive center shall be operated and maintained by the agency, society, corporation, or political subdivision that owns it. State money shall not be used for operating or maintenance expenses of any hist…

138.93 GRANT-IN-AID ASSISTANCE; NON-STATE-OWNED HISTORICAL INTERPRETIVE CENTERS. § Subdivision 1.State assistance. The state may pay part of the cost of construction of non-state-owned historical interpretive center projects. The state's share may not exceed 50 percent of the cos…