KBXE - What We're Reading

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2017
Project Overview

A pre-produced three to five minute segment featuring MN book reviews, book lists, book and author news, book events, book groups, writer groups. Will include meet-ups via social media to encourage reading and sharing in the community. Two segments per month.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 1st Special Session, 2015, Chapter 2, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (e).
Appropriation Language

$1,600,000 each year is appropriated for a grant to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.1
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey results will show most respondents agree with these statements: "Has What We're Reading woven art, culture and history more strongly into your life?" "Does What We're Reading help arts, culture and history thrive in MN?" "Does What We're Reading make you feel like participating in arts activities related to books and reading or writing?" Track reach of selected Facebook posts reacted to What We're Reading?Subject and participant comparison to census data: Count number and demographics of writers whose work is featured on What We're Reading, as well as other participants organization. Listener and author/writer feedback: collect notes, articles and email with special attention to feedback from writers about the impact of the show on their work and on their ability to earn a living from their writing. Also collect notes from listeners.?

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 1st Special Session, 2015, Chapter 2, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (e).
Appropriation Language

$1,600,000 each year is appropriated for a grant to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.1
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey results will show most respondents agree with these statements: "Has What We're Reading woven art, culture and history more strongly into your life?" "Does What We're Reading help arts, culture and history thrive in MN?" "Does What We're Reading make you feel like participating in arts activities related to books and reading or writing?" Track reach of selected Facebook posts reated to What We're Reading.?Subject and participant comparison to census data: Count number and demographics of writers whose work is featured on What We're Reading, as well as other participants organization.Listener and author/writer feedback: collect notes, articles and email with special attention to feedback from writers about the impact of the show on their work and on their ability to earn a living from their writing. Also collect notes from listeners.?

Project Manager
First Name
Maggie
Last Name
Montgomery
Organization Name
KBXE Radio
Street Address
305 America Ave NW
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
55601
Email
mmontgomery@kaxe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555