WTIP - History Speaks

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
For-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
August 2013
End Date
June 2015
Project Overview

A half-hour biannual in-depth feature that explores a significant event in the history of the area. It will feature a variety of voices and perspectives combined with historical information and ties to modern day. It will be produced in collaboration with Cook County Historical Museum and North Shore Fishing Museum. The history of the Isle Royale fishing families will be explored.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 2013, Chapter 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (d)
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
  • More locally and Minnesota focused content
  • Promotes knowledge and awareness of the way that history affects peoples lives and the knowledge can help people make informed decisions for the future
  • Increases potential for artists in Minnesota to earn income from their art & more artists have their work showcased on public broadcasting
  • Collaborations with organizations
Recipient Board Members
Dave Tersteeg – President Greg Tofte – Vice Chair Molly Hicken – Secretary Hyla Napadensky –Treasurer Rick Anderson Debbie Benedict Roxy Sherer Ann Possis
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 2013, Chapter 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (d)
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

•More locally and Minnesota focused content
•Promotes knowledge and awareness of the way that history affects peoples lives and the knowledge can help people make informed decisions for the future
•Increases potential for artists in Minnesota to earn income from their art & more artists have their work showcased on public broadcasting
•Collaborations with organizations

Measurable Outcome(s)

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Recipient Board Members
Dave Tersteeg – President Greg Tofte – Vice Chair Molly Hicken – Secretary Hyla Napadensky –Treasurer Rick Anderson Debbie Benedict Roxy Sherer Ann Possis
Project Manager
First Name
Deb
Last Name
Benedict
Organization Name
WTIP
Street Address
PO Box 1005 1712 W Highway 61
City
Grand Marais
State
MN
Zip Code
55604
Email
radiodiva@wtip.org
Administered By
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Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555