A Closer Look...The 1965 Twin Cities Tornados
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$259
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2015
End Date
May 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Anoka
Project Overview
Local author Allen Taylor will share photos, video and stories about the tornadoes of May 6, 1965, which ravaged Fridley. Part of the Dewey Lecture series.
Project Details
6 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$259
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$259
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Attendees will learn about the history and impact of this infamous swarm of tornadoes and be able to share their own experiences. They will also learn about tornado safety. strategies.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Participants learned about the 1965 tornadoes through videos, photography and storytelling. Community members recounted their own memories and experiences of the event.
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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