Wadena: MN Moxie and Koutsky Book Talk
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,900
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Wadena
Project Overview
Two programs were put on in collaboration with the MN Historical Society for the Wadena community. The first one highlighted illustrator, Linda Koutsky, who discussed the illustrations and history of a collection of vintage recipes from the 1880's to the 1980's. The second program featured author, Ben Welter and his book, MN Moxie: True Tales of Courage, Muscle and Grit in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Project Details
50 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2018 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
2017 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 91 - HF.No 707, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,900
Other Funds Leveraged
$250
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
A paper survey was available for attendees at all events to fill out to determine if the event was enjoyable and educational.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Over 90% of respondents indicated that they enjoyed the programs and furthered their knowledge about MN history.
Source of Additional Funds
KRLS $250
Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474-0084
Phone
218-587-2171
Email
ridgem@krls.org
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