Niijii's Minnesota Mixdown Series-KKWE

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$659,000
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Mahnomen
Becker
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Becker
Clearwater
Project Overview

This project will bring art and culture into rural communities across the KKWE listening region. KKWE will collaborate with school and community partners to expose more Minnesotans to performing arts professions.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 58
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

There will be an increase in locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced by public radio and an increase in the number of locat artists, writers, and other that have their work showcased through public broadcasting. More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have have access to Minnesota art and music.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 58
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$659,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

There will be an increase in locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced by public radio and an increase in the number of locat artists, writers, and other that have their work showcased through public broadcasting. More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will have have access to Minnesota art and music.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Ampers
Phone
651-587-5550
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555