Minnesota Dakota Uprising of 1862

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$335
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview
Mike Keigan, author of "Heroes of the Uprising: Minnesota's Dakota Uprising of 1862," gave a presentation about the Dakota uprising.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$335
Direct expenses
$335
Administration costs
$8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This year marks the 150 year anniversary of the Minnesota Dakota Uprising. This event had a huge effect on the newly developing state. Those attending will gain knowledge in the facts of the uprising.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Positive participant surveys. "Great program. He is such an animated speaker and very well informed." "The amount of information Mike gave about the various tribes and the military troops was great." "I liked hearing about local history. It would have been nice to have more time. Thanks for another great program."

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507)376-5803
Email
mranum@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200