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2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Recipient
KAXE - Northern Community Radio
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2020
Project Overview

A pre-produced segment from a Minnesota historical site or cultural event that increases knowledge and brings listeners closer to the places and people covered

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 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.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.03
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Annual survey: A majority of listeners surveyed will report more knowledge and information about local cultural and historical events and places. A majority will also report that this program helps increase locally- and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio, and increases the numbe of local people and organizations that have their cultural events and history showcased through public broadcasting.
2) List of sites covered: Track and list to assure the programs covers diverse parts of the northern Minnesota region
3) Audience and participant feedback: We will collect any listener and participant feedback to assess that the program is reflecting the priorities of the ACHF for public broadcasting.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Julie Crabb, Charlie Parson, Christina Brown, Jack Shelton, Doug Baker, Chris Bergquist, Kent Montgomery, Tom Legg, David John Scribner, and Maggie Montgomery
Project Manager
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Montgomery
Organization Name
KAXE - Northern Community Radio
Phone
218-326-1234
Email
mmontgomery@kaxe.org
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Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555