Norwegian Day at Pennington County Fair

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Pennington County Fair Association
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Pennington
Pennington
Project Overview

To complete step one of a three year program titled Norwegian Day at Pennington County Fair. With the purchase of a stage and sound system, the fair will be able to host performances, workshops and a fashion show.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Pat Coleman: Acquisitions Librarian at the Minnesota Historical Society.
Sue Ellingsen: Former middle school band director at Blue Earth Area Public School. 2006 Blue Earth Area Teacher of the Year.
Jamey Flannery: Project Manager at Flannery Construction. Has full range of general contracting experience, from new construction to remodeling to improving historical structures.
Dan Grunhovd: Former president of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs.
Ron Oleheiser: District 8 Representative of the Minnesota State Fair.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
2011 Laws of Minnesota, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivison 10
Appropriation Language

These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to county agricultural societies to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage as embodied in its county fairs. The grants shall be in addition to the aid distributed to county agricultural societies under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner shall award grants as follows: (2) $700,000 each year for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-County Fairs. The commissioner shall award grants for the development or enhancement of county fair facilities or other projects or programs that provide access to the arts, arts education, or agricultural, historical, and cultural heritage programs, including but not limited to agricultural education centers, arts buildings, and performance stages.

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$50,000
Direct expenses
$50,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Track audience numbers.Track which counties fair visitors live.   

Recipient Board Members
Beattie Mickelson
Wayne Harder
Tom Koppenhaver
Floyd Erickson
Arlene Erickson
Connie Mike Sorteberg
Laverne Hamre
Tom Scholin
Leroy Jensen
Linnae Enge
Curt Howe
Deb Howe
Rick Hruby
Ray Safranski
Marlys Hruby
Bernie Huot
Project Manager
First Name
Curt
Last Name
Howe
Organization Name
Pennington County Fair Association
Street Address
524 N. Barzen
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701
Phone
218-683-5132
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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