Political History in the Making: A Backwards Look at the Midterm Elections of 2018 - William Junker

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2018
End Date
November 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

In the last few years, the political discourse has become ever more contentious as the electorate polarizes and the rhetoric catches fire. We'll try to bring light to an overheated situation as we hear two speakers from differing political perspectives discuss the lessons and challenges of the recent elections.

Project Details

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$600
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased awareness of Minnesota history, enhanced recognition of the library as a cultural center do the community.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In the last few years, the political discourse has become ever more contentious as the electorate polarizes and the rhetoric catches fire. Patrons were engaged as they heard from two speakers with differing political perspectives discuss the lessons and challenges of the recent elections.

Source of Additional Funds

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Project Manager
First Name
Scott
Last Name
Vrieze
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
scott@melsa.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200