Almanac north

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Recipient
WDSE-WRPT
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Start Date
August 2021
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Lake
Pine
St. Louis
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Lake
Pine
St. Louis
Project Overview

In-Depth Discussion on Local Issues for over 25 years. Almanac north is a source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect our region. Every week we invite business leaders, educators, politicians, and local experts to share their knowledge with our viewers.

Project Details

WDSE WRPT FY 22/23 Legacy Grant

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

$4,326,200 the first year and $4,326,200 the second year are to the Minnesota Public Television Association for production and acquisition grants according to Minnesota Statutes,?section 129D.18.

Number of full time equivalents funded
1.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Almanac North and its specials raise awareness of organizations and issues directly impacting the community. Through Core Conversations, community members and leaders will come together to discuss topics of importance to the community...offering analysis and debating conflicting viewpoints. Viewers will report a deeper understanding around these topics and an appreciation for the diversity of perspectives. Legislative Report will expand to one hour to allow video coverage from the State of Minnesota, providing deeper background and information for a weekly conversation between legislators. Viewers will report feeling better informed and having a deeper understanding of the legislation coming out of Northeastern Minnesota. Your North will offer community members the opportunity to be themselves, showcase their lives, and encourage connection. Viewers and interviewees will report feeling seen and feeling a deeper ownership of the stories being told in the region.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Project Manager
First Name
Patty
Last Name
Mester
Organization Name
WDSE-WRPT
Street Address
632 Niagara Court
City
Duluth
State
MN
Zip Code
55811
Email
pmester@wdse.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555