KAXE - Great Northern Radio Show

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

The Great Northern Radio Show is a live two-hour traveling radio variety show performed in front of an audience.

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
0.13
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will report that they have more knowledge, information and access to arts and to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage The program will continue to attract large live audiences for its performances as evidenced by audience count (seating availability will vary by venue). 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 number, ages and cultural backgrounds of program participants to assure the program reflects the population of the area. Cast/crew/performers will include significant youth participation of 5-10%. Estimate the diversity of audiences. Collected feedback from the audience 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 and actors. Actors and musicians will report a positive environment for artists to work and a chance to share their creative skill. 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 16
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
0.13
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Listeners will report that they have more knowledge, information and access to arts and to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage The program will continue to attract large live audiences for its performances as evidenced by audience count (seating availability will vary by venue). 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 number, ages and cultural backgrounds of program participants to assure the program reflects the population of the area. Cast/crew/performers will include significant youth participation of 5-10%. Estimate the diversity of audiences.Collected feedback from the audience 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 and actors. Actors and musicians will report a positive environment for artists to work and a chance to share their creative skill.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
KAXE
Street Address
260 NE 2nd Street
City
Grand Rapids
State
MN
Zip Code
55744
Email
mm@kaxe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555