MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$659,000
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

MN90: Minnesota History in 90 Seconds will deliver Minnesota history statewide in a fun, entertaining and informative manner. It will make more Minnesotans aware of the way history impacted their lives helping them to make more informed decisions in the future. Ampers will produce and distribute sixty 90-second segments each year. In FY20 Ampers will also finalize production and distribute "Best of MN90 Volume V" And in FY21 Ampers will begin production on "Best of MN90 Volume VI"

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 39
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
$714,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.05
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This project will result in an increase in locally and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio.
More Minnesota artists, historians, writers, history makers, and others will have their work showcased through public broadcasting.
More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities and incomes will have increased access to Minnesota history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 39
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
$659,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.05
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This project will result in an increase in locally and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio.
More Minnesota artists, historians, writers, history makers, and others will have their work showcased through public broadcasting.
More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities and incomes will have increased access to Minnesota history.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Ampers
Phone
651-587-5550
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555