KAXE - Center Stage Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2019
Project Overview

A 2-hour weekly show of MN music that strengthens sense of place and community by showcasing the lives and talents of MN musicians and supporting the local music scene. Shows will include a variety of musical styles, history/context/background, live musician interviews and performances, and local music information.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2
Appropriation Language

$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 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
0.47
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will report that they feel more informed about MN musicians and music, and are better able to access the local music scene as a result of their listening experience. This market is not measured with statistical accuracy. The program will continue to attract a strong audience as determined by fundraising response and feedback from listeners. The organization will assure fiscal responsibility through a clean audit that fairly represents the finances of Northern Community Radio Musician feedback will reflect ACH priorities, such as increased access to music and support for a climate that helps sustain their work

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved Proposed Outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Kent Montgomery, Charlie Parson, Marie Kne, Julie Crabb, Doug Baker, Jack Shelton, Christina Brown, Chris Bergquist, Eric Ramlo, Dave Lathrop
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 13
Appropriation Language

$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 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
0.47
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will report that they feel more informed about MN musicians and music, and are better able to access the local music scene as a result of their listening experienceThis market is not measured with statistical accuracy. The program will continue to attract a strong audience as determined by fundraising response and feedback from listenersThe organization will assure fiscal responsibility through a clean audit that fairly represents the finances of Northern Community Radio Musician feedback will reflect ACH priorities, such as increased access to music and support for a climate that helps sustain their work

Recipient Board Members
Kent Montgomery, Charlie Parson, Marie Kne, Julie Crabb, Doug Baker, Jack Shelton, Christina Brown, Chris Bergquist, Eric Ramlo, Dave Lathrop
Project Manager
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Montgomery
Organization Name
KAXE
Street Address
260 NE 2nd Street
City
Grand Rapids
State
MN
Zip Code
55744
Phone
12187573185
Email
mm@kaxe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555