The Sound

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Recipient
KQAL FM - Winona State University
Start Date
September 2021
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Fillmore
Houston
Olmsted
Wabasha
Winona
Fillmore
Houston
Olmsted
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview

The Sound centers around Minnesota music and the people behind the making of it. Interviews with artists (many of whom produce and engineer their own work) who discuss the creative process of making music. From the writing and arranging to the recording and distribution process. The show is an interview format that includes music from the guests. Spinning and talking about Minnesota music with the people who make it.

Project Details

KQAL FM - Winona State University

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws-2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,891,500 the first year and $1,891,500 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.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.34
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

There will be more locally and Minnesota-focused content created by public radio, with the goal of increasing access to art and culture.
There will be an increase in the number of Minnesota artists, producers, writers, technicians, and others, so their work can be showcased through public radio.
Because of this initiative, residents of Southeastern Minnesota will be more aware of artistic, technical, and best practices in the music industry.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Project Manager
First Name
Douglas
Last Name
Westerman
Organization Name
KQAL FM - Winona State University
Street Address
175 W. Mark St
City
Winona
State
Minnesota
Zip Code
55987
Phone
507-457-2364
Email
dwesterman@winona.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555