Minnesota Newspaper Museum: Research and Writing

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Newspaper Foundation
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2015
End Date
December 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Ramsey
Hennepin
Ramsey
Project Overview

To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of Minnesota newspapers, in preparation for a future exhibit.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$350
Direct expenses
$10,350
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Measurable Outcome(s)

We were very pleased with the outcome of this project. Our reviewers were helpful. We were prepared in a timely way to begin production, using our own funds, on installation scheduled for early August 2016, in time for this year's Minnesota State Fair.

Description of Funds
Available upon request. Contact
Source of Additional Funds

Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org

Recipient Board Members
Linda Falkman, President; retired, Minnesota Newspaper Association
Michael Vadnie, Vice President; retired, St. Cloud State University Journalism Department
Doug Hanneman, Secretary; Hutchinson Leader
Barbara Trebisovsky, Treasurer; retired, Minnesota Newspaper Association
Marge Winkelman, ECM Publications, Coon Rapids
Carlton DeWitt, Colfax Messenger, Glenwood City, Wisc.
Tim Hennagir, Monticello Times
Mathias Baden, Jordan Independent
Rick Bussler, Blooming Prairie Times
Project Manager
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Vadnie
Organization Name
Minnesota Newspaper Foundation
Street Address
1866 Lucille Lane
City
St. Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56303
Phone
320-492-3517
Email
vadsmolo@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000