Doug Ohman

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,800
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
In Progress
Start Date
April 2020
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Olmsted
Fillmore
Olmsted
Fillmore
Project Overview

Ride along by kayak on the Mighty Mississippi River with Minnesota photographer and storyteller, Doug Ohman.? Doug will take you from the river?s headwaters at Lake Itasca to the central Minnesota town of Little Falls.? Along the way you will experience wilderness, large lakes and interesting towns in this 400 mile journey.? Doug will share Minnesota history and stories that relate to this upper section of river.???

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,800
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will have enhanced knowledge and understanding of the topic. Attendees will have a positive experience at the library. After seeing this program, people will want to return to the library for future programs. Patrons and librarians will express that vetted programs are of high quality. Surveys will be handed out following events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Respondants said that it was a great program. The wonderful photography was so nice to see, and it was extremely informative. The narration history along with the photos made it so easy to follow. The storyteling brought to life with actual experience from the storyteller. Loved the MN and natural history.

Source of Additional Funds

Harmony Public Library, Chatfield Public Library, Rochester Public Library,

Project Manager
First Name
Krista
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Southeastern Libraries Cooperating
Street Address
2600 19th Street NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901-0772
Phone
507-288-5518
Email
kross@selco.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200