Minnesota First/Arn Kind

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,419
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2016
End Date
March 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
Lake of the Woods
St. Louis
Project Overview

Arn Kind, a teacher for the past 37 years, shared his love of history and provided a hands-on experience for the audience about the many ways the State of Minnesota was first!

Project Details

1490 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$12,419
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,210
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the history program is to allow patrons the opportunity to learn the history of Minnesota and the residents' role in shaping the future of our state. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 98% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 98% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: The educational part was made interesting with his passion and knowledge.Best program ever! A lot of Minnesota inventions that contributed and benefited many Americans throughout history. The most informative program on Pearl Harbor I have ever heard.

Source of Additional Funds

20 libraries provided space (two partnered for a program to held at a school), staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 15 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200