Scott Thoma -- "Out of the Blue"

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$230
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2012
End Date
November 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview
Scott Thoma, author of "Out of the Blue" presented a program about Minnesota's first recorded F5 tornado which struck the town of Tracy.
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$230
Direct expenses
$230
Administration costs
$5
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.0094
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those attending will learn about Minnesota's first-recorded F5 tornado which struck the town of Tracy, MN. The author takes the reader through the 13-mile path of the tornado that killed 9 and injured 125. Knowledge of a historical event and about tornadoes will be gained.

Measurable Outcome(s)

All positive responses on the participant surveys. "I remember the day. I was there. The program brought back so many memories. It was especially interesting to listen to Scott talk about his experience and the families he wrote about. Thank you for providing this program." "This program was so informative. Please continue to provide this type of program!" "Interesting to hear the story that hits so close to home." "Loved the program. So interesting and informative. I look forward to each and every program offered at the library."

Source of Additional Funds

0

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
(507)376-5803
Email
mranum@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200