Minnesota's Gangster Past/Paranormal Minnesota

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,368
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2018
End Date
February 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Lac qui Parle
Yellow Medicine
Project Overview

Minnesota author Chad Lewis will explore Minnesota's relationship with some of America's most infamous gangsters, as well as the entire spectrum of Minnesota's supernatural activity in this series of author talks.

Project Details

167 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
$1,368
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Attendees will learn facts from Minnesota's history they may not have been aware of. Hopefully this will encourage participants to get out and explore Minnesota to learn more!

Measurable Outcome(s)

100 evaluation forms were completed by participants with most rating this program great or good. Attendees commented that they learned much about the history of MN in the early years, enjoyed the program and the presenter, and would love to see similar programs in the future that explore more of Minnesota's 'unknown' history.

Source of Additional Funds

Lac Qui Parle History Center, Riverside Manor, Johnson Memorial Nursing Home: provided space; KLQP Radio: advertising

Project Manager
First Name
Laurie
Last Name
Ortega
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
410 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56201
Phone
(320)235-6106 x28
Email
laurie.ortega@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200