What We're Reading

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Recipient
KBXE- Northern Community Radio- Minnesota Public Radio
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Itasca
St. Louis
Itasca
St. Louis
Project Overview

MN FY20: A 1-hour radio show that includes book reviews, book lists, book and author news, reader reviews or discussion, book events, book groups, book suggestions, and musical interludes. Includes a public What We're Reading group on Facebook. MN FY21: Ten Twenty 10-15-minute book segments/author interviews

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.

Administration costs
$51,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.01
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Annual survey: A majority of listeners surveyed will report that they have more access to and appreciation for the writer's art in Minnesota. They will agree that this program helps increase locally- and Minnesota- focused content produced by public radio, and increases the number of local writers and others that have their work showcased through public broadcasting
2) Facebook activity: The Facebook group associated with this program will reflect book recommendations, discussion, and participation in reading. Membership in the group will continue to grow from the current 357
3) Feedback: Collect responses from readers and writers that illustrate the desired outcomes of the ACHF

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Julie Crabb, Charlie Parson, Christina Brown, Jack Shelton, Doug Baker, Chris Bergquist, Kent Montgomery, Tom Legg, David John Scribner
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.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Administration costs
$51,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.01
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1) Annual survey: A majority of listeners surveyed will affirm that What We're Reading increases their access to and appreciation for the writer's art in Minnesota
2) Audience estimate: This radio market is not measured with statistical accuracy. What We're Reading will continue to attract a strong audience as determined by member support and listener feedback
3) Facebook activity: The Facebook group will reflect book recommendations, discussion, and participation in reading challenges. Membership in the group will continue to grow from the current 357
4) Feedback: Collect responses from readers and writers that illustrate the desired outcomes of the ACHF
5) Fiscal audit: the organization will assure fiscal accountability through a clean annual audit

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

Recipient Board Members
Julie Crabb; Charlie Parson; Christina Brown; Jack Shelton; Doug Baker; Chris Bergquist; Kent Montgomery; Tom Legg; David John Scribner
Project Manager
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Montgomery
Organization Name
KBXE- Northern Community Radio
Phone
218-326-1234
Email
mmontgomery@kaxe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555