SAINT PAUL – The Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) invites Minnesotans to review and comment on the draft Statewide Historic Preservation Plan. The plan will guide preservation efforts and activities in Minnesota over the next ten years. The public comment period begins May 26th and will close July 25th. Public comments received will be used to further inform the draft Plan content and direction.

The draft Plan is available for download at https://mn.gov/admin/shpo/planning/statewide-plan-new/plancomment.jsp and interested members of the public can submit comments using the form available on that web page.

The Minnesota Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2021-2031 offers a new statewide vision that “Preservation is important to preserve cultural identity and heritage, to access historic resources, and to learn about Minnesota History.” Along with this vision, the Plan provides goals and strategies for the management of historic and cultural resources that can be used throughout the state to respond to trends and overcome challenges facing Minnesota’s historic resources.

The goals and strategies were developed in collaboration with the public, partners, and stakeholders including Tribal Nations, preservation professionals, non-profits, local governments, and state agencies. The draft Plan will be forwarded to the National Park Service this fall for final approval and, beginning late 2021, will be used to guide effective preservation decision-making throughout the state.

Please visit the Statewide Historic Preservation Plan web page at https://mn.gov/admin/shpo/planning/statewide-plan-new/ for more information about the Plan and its purpose.

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For additional information, contact:
Jon Discher at (651) 201-3284 or jon.discher@state.mn.us