Stranger Minnesota by Unexplained Research

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$748
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Complete
Start Date
January 2020
End Date
March 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Anoka
Project Overview

Chad Lewis of Unexplained Research will present programs highlighting some of Minnesota's strange and mysterious history including its gangster past, haunted places, bizarre newspaper stories and mysterious creatures.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$748
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will be entertained and inspired to learn more about the history of Minnesota.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants were able to learn about the history of Minnesota's Gangsters. Of the survey respondents, 90% reported that they "agree" or "strongly agree" when asked if they had learned something new. One participant wrote, "I enjoyed the speaker's style of story telling. He held my interest the entire time. I could have listened longer. He shared fascinating stories with enthusiasm.I will definitely attend another program." Another wrote, "It brings the community together and enlighten us about Minnesota's history."

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200