Songs on the Lawn/Alive After Five Concerts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$85,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Recipient
KMSU Radio, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Nicollet
Nicollet
Project Overview

KMSU will collaborate with Greater Mankato Growth for this summertime live music series held in Civic Center Plaza in downtown Mankato. KMSU will support the series by paying for MN-based musicians to perform live at the events. Songs on the Lawn takes place in June of FY20 and FY21. Alive After Five takes place in August of FY20 and FY21. KMSU will also interview the bands and/or event organizers and broadcast the 5-to-10-minute interviews prior to the events and providing the musicians with even more exposure. In addition, if they are available, KMSU will provide an opportunity for the bands to briefly perform live in-studio to provide them with access to a broader audience.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 36
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$85,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have access to Minnesota art and music. There will be more locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced and distributed by public radio showcasing Minnesota artists. These events will help arts and culture to thrive in Minnesota. These events will result in increased exposure to professional performing arts, and the work of professional artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Jim Gullickson; Karen Wright; Ann Rosenquist Fee; Sarah Beuchmann; Scott Weilage, Dan Urlick
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 36
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have access to Minnesota art and music. There will be more locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced and distributed by public radio showcasing Minnesota artists. These events will help arts and culture to thrive in Minnesota. These events will result in increased exposure to professional performing arts, and the work of professional artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved Proposed Outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Jim Gullickson; Karen Wright; Ann Rosenquist Fee; Sarah Beuchmann; Scott Weilage, Dan Urlick
Project Manager
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Straka
Organization Name
KMSU Radio, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Phone
507-389-6621
Email
richard.straka@mnsu.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555