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Truman Historical Association
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,415

THA erected an interpretive marker at the site of the former Carlos Boynton Land Company Ranch to provide public access to the story surrounding the ranch.. Volunteers provided the labor to dig the post hole, install the post and mount the weather-proof marker.

Martin
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Brown County Historical Society
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,939
To install eight digital cameras to provide proper security for the public and collections while increasing customer service efficiency among the limited number of staff and volunteers
Brown
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Minnesota Historical Society
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$36,000
This partnership is designed to develop the capacity of history professionals across the state to serve local communities. This year high-quality best practices were shared around the state through the distribution of an improved periodic publication, a conference in Willmar (with almost a 20 percent increase in participation), new pilot affinity group meetings and informal learning opportunities.
Statewide
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City of Warroad
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$34,681
To repair and repaint exterior wood surfaces, replace windows and restore front door for the Canadian National Depot in Warroad, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Roseau
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Walker West Music Academy
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,384
Funding to purchase three computer workstations and the related equipment necessary for students to transcribe, compose, and record music.
Ramsey
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Minnesota Brass, Inc.
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Ramsey
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Minnesota Freedom Band
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,038
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Hennepin
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Music Saint Croix
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,163
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Washington
Recipient
Old Arizona Collaborative, Inc.
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,120
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Hennepin
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River Valley Theatre Company
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,500
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Scott
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Walking Shadow Theatre Company
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,813
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Hennepin
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Ashland Productions
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Ramsey
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Chaska Valley Family Theatre
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,312
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Carver
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Continental Ballet Company
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,697
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Hennepin
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Dakota Valley Symphony
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,480
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Dakota
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Discovery Arts Council
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,552
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Hennepin
Recipient
East Side Arts Council
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,080
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Ramsey
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Kairos Dance Theatre
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,916
To enhance nonoprofit arts groups' ability to serve the artistic cultural and geographic diversity of the metro area through grants for minor capital improvements equipment and supplies.
Hennepin
Recipient
Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,000
Funding to replace musical instruments and uniforms in response to the organization’s growth.
Ramsey
Recipient
Les Jolies Petites School of Dance
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Funding to purchase and install a facility sprung floor and to add a dressing room.
Hennepin
Recipient
Minnesota Brass, Inc.
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Funding to purchase two vibraphones, one marimba and one drum set to replace and/or supplement the existing inventory of percussion instruments.
Ramsey
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Sounds of Hope, Ltd.
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,650
Funding to purchase a vehicle with sufficient towing capacity to support the organization’s ongoing and expanded programming.
Ramsey
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Studio 206
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,623
Funding to purchase lighting, sound, computer equipment, and light masking to provide a higher degree of technical support for the artists using the space.
Hennepin
Recipient
Teatro del Pueblo
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,134
Funding to replace and upgrade the organization’s technology system including the purchase of a desktop and laptop computer, and to work with a consultant on a server upgrade.
Ramsey
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$235,131
To restore the WPA stone wall of the Cascade River Wayside, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Cook
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Prairie Skyline Foundation, Inc.
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000

To hire consultants to measure feasibility of publicly-desired operational models for its facility as an arts and community center, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Federal ID 41-184644

Polk
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City of Grand Rapids
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000

The City of Grand Rapids replaced 26 existing light bulbs and fixtures with more energy efficient bulbs and fixtures that more closely resemble the original ones installed in 1895 in the Old Central School, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. 

Itasca
Recipient
Regents of the University of Minnesota
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$38,000

To prepare a Historic Structure Report for Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Louis
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Minnesota Genealogical Society
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,670

This is the third installment of a project to purchase microfilmed Minnesota city directories to add to the Minnesota Genealogical Society's research collection. Eighty-one rolls of microfilm, covering the post-1930's period, were acquired this time.

Ramsey
Recipient
Kids Voting Minnesota, Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$250,000
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Minnesota Historical Society
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$100,000
The mission of the Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force is to promote and share the rich history of the American Civil War and Minnesota's connection to it. With support from the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the task force is overseeing the development of statewide, balanced activities commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and Minnesota's involvement in it and the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Activities are intended to result in a positive legacy, long-term public benefit and education.
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City of Coleraine
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$23,926
To replace the furnace and air conditioner with high-efficienty units and repair roof on the Coleraine Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Itasca
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Sherburne County Historical Society
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$22,400
To assist in acquiring and installing large functional object storage to better preserve significant evidence from the county's past.
Sherburne
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Afton Historical Society
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,000

The AHS hired part-time, temporary staff to input data into their PastPerfect collections management system. This was Phase II of a cataloging project and the data had been gathered during Phase I of the project. AHS exceeded their goal by cataloging more than the estimated 1393 objects.

Washington
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Dakota County Historical Society
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$75,000

Dakota County Historical Society was dealing with crowded storage conditions—with existing space at capacity, collections spill over onto the floor and in the aisles—despite efforts to reduce/eliminate inappropriate collections. The project provided improved storage with room for growth. Dakota County Historical Society, Executive Director Chad Roberts interviewed.

Dakota
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Bemidji Community Arts Council AKA Bemidji Community Arts Center
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
Funds to hire staff to assist in the implementation of existing programs allowing the organization the opportunity to better serve its members area artists and the community-at-large.
Beltrami
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Bemidji Community Theater
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,000
To support rental of permanent costume storage and costume construction space as well as funds to expand our technical capabilities in order to add to the artistic quality of our productions.
Beltrami
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Bemidji Symphony Orchestra
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$6,000
To produce the 2010-2011 orchestra concert season delivering three free and four subscription concerts to the people of north central Minnesota.
Beltrami
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Nemeth Art Center
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,930
To be used for operating expenses salary maintenance costs and museum supplies.
Hubbard
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Northern Artist Association
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,070
Funds will be used to support the marketing arm of the Northern Artist Association by assisting with monthly expenses and outreach.
Beltrami