All Projects

As Minnesota’s state Zoo, we are committed to ensuring that our programs are accessible to all our citizens – regardless of age, geographic location, disability or background. “Zoo Unlimited” is our community outreach and access initiative that unites a wide range of programs and policies designed to ensure every Minnesotan has unlimited opportunities to form stronger connections with the natural world. Legacy funds help us implement this program bridge barriers that keep people from connecting with all the Zoo has to offer.

To add 76 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to make primary records more accessible to the public.

To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.

To purchase a microfilm reader/printer to broaden public accessibility to microfilmed records.

To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

To digitize a collection of archival reel-to-reel recordings, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.

To hire qualified professionals to repair the Bemidji Carnegie Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Evaluate alternatives to fix failing septic systems in unsewered area

To install an exhibit on Minnesota military history at the Clarissa Community Museum.

To rehouse a collection of historic photographs in order to better preserve them.

To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.

To provide appropriate storage materials for museum collections.

An accurate, up-to-date digital catalog of records was created when the Beltrami County Historical Society purchased and implemented PastPerfect software to monitor and inventory it's collections. A contractor was hired to oversee the project. Three interns were trained to assist with data entry, inventory methods and artifact photography. Paper accession records were entered into the database and missing data on previously digitized records was inserted.

To create 15 Beltrami County entries for the MNopedia project for online research.

To hire a qualified consultant to write an interpretive plan for the Gumm historic house (Judy Garland Museum).

To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan on the importance of water in Dakota history in Minnesota.

To support the development and restructuring of regional history groups.