Groundhog Day: The True Story
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2015
End Date
February 2015
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Why should Punxsutawney Phil get all the glory when Minnesota has a far greater claim to the lore and legend of the groundhog? Everything you want to know about Phil and his furry forebears, brought to you by that peerless guide to the weird and wonderful corners of Minnesota history, J.B. Andersen.
Project Details
48 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
$300
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$300
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
J.B. Andersen told patrons everything they ever wanted to know about Punxsutawney Phil and his furry forebears. And why Minnesota has a far greater claim to the lore and legend of the groundhog.
Source of Additional Funds
OLLI of the U of MN
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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