Lonnie Dupre, Minnesota Native & Polar Explorer

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,138

Project of

Lake Agassiz Regional Library Legacy Grant SFY 2014 - SFY 2015

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

December 2014

End Date

June 2015

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Becker

Clay

Project Overview

Polar explorer and Minnesota native Lonnie Dupre shared stories of his arctic adventures and his most recent attempt at a solo January climb of Mt. McKinley in Alaska. This program took place at 6 locations in the LARL region from February 9 to February 11, 2015.

Project Details

1285 participated

Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$5,138

Other Funds Leveraged

$929

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those in attendance will gain: increased awareness of the topic of climate change and the effect on polar regions; insight into the life of a famous Minnesotan polar explorer; information on the values of setting and achieving goals, teamwork, overcoming obstacles; information on the equipment needed to survive in and explore in extreme cold.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees were asked to complete evaluation forms. The program was rated very high by attendees. Attendees appreciated the pictures that were presented as well as learning about mountain climbing.

Source of Additional Funds

Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Becker County Friends of the Library, Detroit Lakes Middle School, Holy Rosary Catholic School Detroit Lakes, Holmes Theatre, St. Michael’s Elementary School Mahnomen, Bagley High School, Fosston Community Arts Center