KBXE - Bemidji Block Party

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 free outdoor concert in partnership with downtown businesses and held in conjunction with Bemidji's annual Loop the Lake event. Produce and share a 1-hour edited broadcast of highlights from the event.

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
0.04
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will report that they have more knowledge, information and access to the arts The program will attract a large live audience as evidenced by audience count. This will be the first year for this event. Radio audience will be estimated and will remain strong as determined by fundraising response and feedback from listeners. (The northern MN radio market is not measured with statistical accuracy) Track or estimate number, ages and cultural backgrounds of performers and audience to assure the program appropriately reflects the diversity and culture of the area. Feedback from the audience (email, Facebook, website statistics, survey comments) will reflect the priorities of the ACHF for public broadcasting, including expanded knowledge, information, and access to arts, and MN's cultural heritage. The audience will also experience the creative skill of musicians. Musicians will report a positive environment for artists to work and a chance to share their creative skill. Community partners will report a good collaboration and positive community impact. The organization will assure fiscal responsibility through a clean audit that fairly represents the finances of Northern Community Radio

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 41
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
0.04
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will report that they have more knowledge, information and access to the arts The program will attract a large live audience as evidenced by audience count. This will be the first year for this event. Radio audience will be estimated and will remain strong as determined by fundraising response and feedback from listeners. (The northern MN radio market is not measured with statistical accuracy) Track or estimate number, ages and cultural backgrounds of performers and audience to assure the program appropriately reflects the diversity and culture of the area.Feedback from the audience (email, Facebook, website statistics, survey comments) will reflect the priorities of the ACHF for public broadcasting, including expanded knowledge, information, and access to arts, and MN's cultural heritage.The audience will also experience the creative skill of musicians. Musicians will report a positive environment for artists to work and a chance to share their creative skill. Community partners will report a good collaboration and positive community impact.The organization will assure fiscal responsibility through a clean audit that fairly represents the finances of Northern Community Radio

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
KBXE
Street Address
305 America Ave NW
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
55601
Email
mm@kaxe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555