Author Event: Scott Thoma

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Swift
Swift
Project Overview
Scott Thoma, former sports writer and editor of the West Central Tribune, presented his book "Out of the Blue" about two sisters who survived the worst tornado in Minnesota history that occurred in Tracy, Minnesota.
Project Details
55 attended
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150
Direct expenses
$150
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People learned about what Scott Thoma does to write a book..the research...the time..the effort...and learned about the devestation of a community after and f5 tornado.

Measurable Outcome(s)

People learned about what Scott Thoma does to write a book..the research...the time..the effort...and learned about the devestation of a community after and f5 tornado.

Source of Additional Funds

Three public Libraries participated, book clubs promoted, radio station and newspapers had articles in their newspapers.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200