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Preserving Minnesota's History

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Project of
2020-2021 Minnesota Public Radio
Recipient
Minnesota Public Radio
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

This grant will support the cataloging, digitization, publication, and preservation of a selection of analog audio and images from the MPR Archive. The content chosen for this project represents the arts, history and cultural heritage of Minnesota as captured by MPR in audio recordings and images through a wide range of programming.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,700,000 the first year and $1,775,000 the second year are for Minnesota Public Radio to create programming and expand news service on Minnesota's cultural heritage and history.

Number of full time equivalents funded
1.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Creation of catalog records, digital preservation files, and published audio and metadata for various projects in MPR's history. Improve awareness and understanding of the value of the archive to the general public and MPR staff.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Mary Brainerd, Chair; Dave Murphy, Vice Chair; Jon McTaggart, President; Liwanag Ojala, Secretary; Larry Berger, Treasurer; Vivek Agrawal; Wendy Bennett; Larry Berger; Mary Brainerd; Dr. Paula Carlson; Julie Causey; Jim Dwyer; Ivan Fong; Ian Friendly; sima Griffith; Shawntera Hardy; Libby Hlavka; Dr. Kenneth Holmen; Omar Ishrak; Rick King; Emery Koenig; Jonathan Low; Nancy Lyons; Jon McTaggart; Kate Mortenson
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,700,000 the first year and $1,775,000 the second year are for Minnesota Public Radio to create programming and expand news service on Minnesota's cultural heritage and history.

Number of full time equivalents funded
1
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Creation of catalog records, digital preservation files, and published audio and metadata for various projects in MPR's history. Improve awareness and understanding of the value of the archive to the general public and MPR staff.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed Outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Mary Brainerd, Chair; Dave Murphy, Vice Chair; Jon McTaggart, President; Liwanag Ojala, Secretary; Larry Berger, Treasurer; Vivek Agrawal; Wendy Bennett; Larry Berger; Mary Brainerd; Dr. Paula Carlson; Julie Causey; Jim Dwyer; Ivan Fong; Ian Friendly; sima Griffith; Shawntera Hardy; Libby Hlavka; Dr. Kenneth Holmen; Omar Ishrak; Rick King; Emery Koenig; Jonathan Low; Nancy Lyons; Jon McTaggart; Kate Mortenson
Project Manager
First Name
Kristen
Last Name
Swanson
Organization Name
Minnesota Public Radio
Phone
651-290-1540
Email
kristen.swanson@mpr.org
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Department of Administration

Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555
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