Co-Chair Xiong has the gavel.
AGENDA*
I. Overview of SGU task force recommendations by MDVA
II. Update from Randal Dietrich of the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
*Agenda items (including bills) may be added or removed, and/or order may change.
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