Live Music Showcase-KRPR

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$659,000
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
October 2019
End Date
June 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Olmsted
Olmsted
Project Overview

In FY20, KRPR will use Legacy funds to purchase the equipment and build the studio needed for this project. In FY21, KRPR will produce a total of 12 monthly 30-minute programs that will feature local area bands and musicians. The show will give the artists the opportunity to perform on-air and will include interviews with the musicians as well providing them with significantly more exposure for their music.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 70
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.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased exposure of music by local bands and musicians. More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have have access to Minnesota art and music. An increase in the number of local artists who have their work showcased through public broadcasting. There will be more locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced and distributed by public radio showcasing Minnesota artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair, Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair, Todd Brakke, Secretary, Doug Westerman, Treasurer, Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large, Penny Holcomb, At-Large, Matthew Brown, At-Large
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 70
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
$659,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased exposure of music by local bands and musicians. More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have have access to Minnesota art and music. An increase in the number of local artists who have their work showcased through public broadcasting. There will be more locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced and distributed by public radio showcasing Minnesota artists.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Ampers
Phone
651-587-5550
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555