"ID","Title","Fiscal Year(s)","Fiscal Year Funding Amount","Legal Citation / Subdivision","Appropriation Language","Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)","Measurable Outcome(s)","Proposed Outcomes Achieved","Other Funds Leveraged","Source of Additional Funds","Direct Expenses","Administration Costs","Recipient Board Members","Number of full time equivalents funded","Recipient","Recipient Type","Body","About the Issue","Project Details","Start Date","End Date","Source","Status","Updates","Details/Reports","First Name","Last Name","Organization Name","Street Address","City","State","Zip Code","Phone","Email","Activity Type","Administered by","Media","Counties Affected","LSOHC Section","Watershed","URL","Advisory Group Members and Qualifications","Board Members and Qualifications","Conflict of Interest Contact","Conflict of Interest Disclosed"
17120,"10 Most Endangered Exhibit Expansion Project",2010,5771,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota",," A prominent county courthouse, a Depression-era school building, an iconic Modern ice-cream stand, and a Northern Minnesota lakeside overlook are among the diverse sites named to the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s 2010 list of the state’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places. A photographic exhibit featuring the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2010 was created with MHCG funds and displayed at museums, libraries, and other public places statewide throughout the year. The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places program is designed to spotlight historic properties that face imminent danger through demolition and neglect, organizational and financial challenges, and restrictive and inappropriate public policy. Of the nearly 140 historic places listed over the life of this important program, two-thirds have been saved in part through the awareness generated by their listing. ",,"To create and expand an exhibit on the 10 most endangered historic places in Minnesota",2010-05-07,2010-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Erin,"Hanafin Berg",,"416 Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St.","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/10-most-endangered-exhibit-expansion-project,,,,
10024983,"1832 Boone Land Survey Signage",2021,4826,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Short-term: Attendance at the marker unveilings was better than expected. We made presentations to the Chamber of Commerce, Lions, and Rotary; the City of La Crescent, La Crescent Public Library, and La Crescent Township were our project partners. As a result, 100% of the groups invited to the public ceremonies unveiling the markers and banners were represented. Our Board of Directors made follow-up contacts with other individuals and organizations to encourage them to visit the markers, and responses were positive. We had beautiful weather for the day the markers were unveiled, so there were at least 10 individuals who served as greeters at the sites, including Board members, historical society members, and neighbors. Also, Don Borcherding, a project advisor, brought a display that featured a surveyor's compass from that period, which added interest for attendees. In addition, Borcherding and Richard Walter, a member of our project team, dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by Nathan Boone during his military service. Intermediate term: Only seven people have responded to the online survey, so that did not prove to be the best method to determine interest or knowledge. However, those individuals (a) knew that the survey marked the boundaries of the Neutral Ground; (b) could identify a survey instrument; (c) knew that the crew included an axman; and (d) that the survey affected some Dakota peoples. Over 70% wanted to learn more about La Crescent history. Even more meaningful were conversations with people visiting the History Center, including the adults who were reminded that Minnesota was part of the Louisiana Purchase. On Facebook, we noted positive comments and photographs from a local hiking group at the Shore Acres marker, as well as people on the We Are Water MN self-guided tour. Long-term: This project has already had a significant impact locally. A descendant of Daniel Boone visited with us; he lives in the area and is willing to share his family tree with us. We believe this project affected our visibility, because there were many comments about the historical markers at our annual meeting in April 2022 that we will follow up with in the year ahead. Also, a new pedestrian/bike bridge from downtown La Crescent over Highway 61 is expected to improve the flow of bicyclists on the Wagon Wheel Trail past our Boone marker. Our collaborations with local partners and regional tourism are expected to not only continue, but also expand. The more visibility we have as a historical society, the more integral we will be to the community.",,1250,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6076,,"Don Thesing, Mary McLaughlin, Martha Grimes, Ruth Berns, Regina Chihak, Kate Garfin, Pete Klug, Judy Storlie, Kay Truax",,"La Crescent Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To design and install interpretive signage about the first land survey in Houston County in 1832.",,"To design and install interpretive signage about the first land survey in Houston County in 1832.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,McLaughlin,"La Crescent Area Historical Society","PO Box 193","La Crescent",MN,55947,5078952531,marym@acegroup.cc,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/1832-boone-land-survey-signage,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17839,"18th Avenue Historic Residence Survey",2013,6950,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6950,,"Design and Historical Review Commission Paul Anderson - Chair Nate Ehalt - City Staff Representative Candy Peterson - Council Representative Pat Blees - Commission Member Deb Fairbanks - Commission Member Linda Zick - Commission Member",,"City of North St. Paul","Local/Regional Government","To hire a consultant to conduct an intensive architectural survey of 1880s residential properties in North St. Paul.",,"To hire a consultant to conduct an intensive architectural survey of 1880s residential properties in North St. Paul.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Nathan,Ehalt,"City of North St. Paul","2400 Margaret Street","North St. Paul",MN,55109,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/18th-avenue-historic-residence-survey,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012335,"1968 and the War for America's Soul",2019,4800," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,39490,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",44290,,"John Allen (Industrial Equities), Lisa Anderson (Schoenecker Foundation) Jeff Buelt (Code 42), Archie Black (SPS Commerce),Andrew Cecere (US Bancorp), Michael Ciresi (Ciresi Conlin), Burton Cohen (MSP Communications), Father Dennis Dease (University of St. Thomas), Gail Dorn (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence), Mike Dougherty (Dougherty Financial), Andrew Duff (Piper Jaffray), Timothy Flynn (KMPG-retired); Geoffrey Gage (Geoffrey Carlson Gage), Jim Gearen, Amy Goldman (GHR Foundation), Mark Gregg (Penrose Group), Kathy Higgins Victor (Centera), Paul Karon (TigerRisk Partners), Jodeen Kozlak (Kozlak Capital Partners), Father Edward Malloy (University of Notre Dame), Father John Malone (Assumption Church-retired), Mary Marso (Jeane Thome-retired), Harry McNeely (Meritex Enterprises), Virginia Hubbard Morris (Hubbard Radio), John Morrison (Central Financial Services), Diana Murphy (U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals), Steven Nachtsheim (Deluxe), Patrick Ryan (Ryan Companies US), Philip Soran (FlipGrid), Julie Sullivan (University of St. Thomas), Robert Ulrich (Musical Instrument Museum), Brian Wenger (Optum-retired), Penny Wheeler (Allina Health), Frank Wilderson (Wilkerson and Associates), Ann Winblad (Hummer Winkled Venture Capital), Wilhelmina Wright (U.S. District Court judge), Mark Zesbaugh (Entrepreneurial 180)",0.15,"University of St. Thomas","Private College/University",,,"To record conference session content for a conference on the year 1968, which will be held in October at the University of St. Thomas.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Timothy,Lynch,"University of St. Thomas"," 2115 Summit Ave. W, AQU 224 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55105,"(651) 962-5837"," tlynch@stthomas.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/1968-and-war-americas-soul,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17057,"2004 Senate Legislative Tape Conversion Project",2010,4076,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Legislative Reference Library",," 779 audiotapes of Senate committee hearings were converted digital format, and a web page was created to access the online versions via the Legislative Web Site.  As a result, complete digital access of committee hearings and floor debates are available for both bodies back to 2004.  Important legislative debate is available to Internet users, regardless of the time of day or their locations. Completion of the project and adding the digital files is first and foremost, a preservation success.  The alternative is that they would be eventually destroyed, or if not destroyed, slowly degraded in their audiocassette format. Converting these audiocassettes ensures enduring access to primary legislative documents by anyone, anywhere.  In particular, completing this year of hearings for the Senate will improve access to full digital records for 2004. The Legislative Reference Library has a continuing  commitment to storing the files and providing access through the Legislative Web Site. Web page for the 2004 Senate floor sessions 2004 Senate Committee coverage ",,"To digitize 817 audiocassettes of 2004 Senate Committee hearings to augment current digital content",2010-02-12,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Robbie,LaFleur,,"645 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.","St. Paul",MN,55155,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2004-senate-legislative-tape-conversion-project,,,,
28842,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2015,1135,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1135,,"Jenni Corbett, Jo Emerson, Brady Ramsay, Shana Karle, Rheanna Raymond, Shawn Mullaney, Bill Matschke, Angela Homic, Michelle Vadnais",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development for two staff members at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-49,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28852,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2015,820,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,820,,"Mayor Chris Coleman, Councilmembers Kathy Lantry, Dave Thune, Chris Tolbert, Russ Stark, Dai Thao, Amy Brendmoen, Dan Bostrom",,"City of St. Paul","Local/Regional Government","To provide professional development for two staff members at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Spong,"City of St. Paul","25 W 4th Street, 1400 City Hall Annex","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-266-6714,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-56,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28858,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2015,925,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,925,,"City Council: Nora Slawik, Kathleen Juenemann, Marylee Abrams, Marvin Koppen, Bob Cardinal",,"City of Maplewood","Local/Regional Government","To provide professional development for two staff members at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Virginia,Gaynor,"City of Maplewood","1830 County Road B East",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-249-2416,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-62,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28877,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2015,865,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,865,,"Randy Zellmer (President), Shirley Piepho (Vice President), Sandi Garlow (Secretary), Ky Battern (Treasurer), Patrick Baker, Dale Benefield, Jessica Beyer, Preston Doyle, Wendy Greiner, Jim Gullickson, Susan Hynes, Mike Lagerquist, Julie Nelson, William Steil, Marnie Werner.",,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development for two staff members at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,Potter,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","415 Cherry Street",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-5566,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-68,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28579,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2014,1600,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1600,,"Tom Boyd, Julie Brady, Carolyn Brusseau, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Tom Fabel, William Frels, John Guthmann, Douglas Heidenreich, Richard Heydinger, John Holman, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, Carl Kuhrmeyer, David Kristal, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, Jeff Slack, Joanne Swain, Ralph Thrane, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development for two staff members at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chad,Roberts,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-0,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28588,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2014,1357,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1357,,"Steve Baxa, Scott Hermanson, Marie Dranttel, Pam Morson, Alma Forst, Eileen Holz, Nita Aasen, Michael Callahan, Bob Schabert, Maria Lokensgard, Joe Urban, Lori Lahlum, Abbi Carleton, Matthew Horak, JoAnn Gieseke, Tami Skinner.",,"Nicollet County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development for two staff members at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Alyssa,Auten,"Nicollet County Historical Society","1851 N Minnesota Avenue","St. Peter",MN,56082,507-934-2160,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Nicollet, Blue Earth, Brown, Le Sueur, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-8,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28673,"2014 AASLH Conference Scholarship",2014,1783,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1783,,"Ken Braaten, Harlan Highberg, Larry Shelquist, Jan Feil, Fred Sundquist, David Hallan, Debbie Wilde, DonnaRae Jacobson, Rodney Rhen.",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development for one staff member at the national American Association for State and Local History Conference in St. Paul, September 17-20, 2014.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2014-aaslh-conference-scholarship-43,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031025,"2023 White Bear Lake Area Powwow",2023,19714,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","If we accomplish our planned activities as proposed, the outcomes we hope to see and that can be measured and tracked include: At least 50% of the current Native American students and their families attend the Powwow. This will be tracked by requiring pre-registration and at-the-door registration for everyone, indicating which school the individuals attend or attended. A question will also be asked about their cultural heritage, racial, and/or ethnic identity to enable us to determine the number of people who identify as Native American as well as those who identify as being from other ethnic/cultural communities. Native students and families express the feeling that the broader community is interested in their culture and traditions. This will be tracked by having pop upinterviews throughout the day with these individuals. Non-Native attendees will express an increase in their awareness and understanding of Native culture and traditions. This will be tracked by having pop upinterviews throughout the day asking what has been most meaningful to them about the event and what is one new thing that they learned by attending the event. There also will be an opportunity to leave post-it noteson a posterboard with one word or one phrase to describe their response to the event. These proposed outcomes and the ways they are tracked will be reviewed by the 2023 Powwow Committee and changed as they recommend.","1. A conultant, Amy Puschinsky, has been retained to serve as coordinator of the project. She has confirmed the arena director and emcee for the event and invitations are pending to drum groups, dancers, and honor guard. 2. The date for the Powwow has been confirmed for Saturday, May 6, from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with a Grand March at 1:00. 3. The venue has been selected: Mahtomedi Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi. 4. A marketing plan has been developed to promote the event and a logo, posters, social media postings, and press releases will be available by March 20. 5. Three school districts have confirmed participation: White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Maplewood-North St. Paul-Oakdale. Individuals from these districts are serving as advisors to the project.; Changes since interim report: 1. The venue for the event was changed from the Mahtomedi Education Center to a middle school in White Bear Lake to provide a better location for both an outside as well as an inside event. Due to the weather, the event was held inside. 2. A fourth school district, Stillwater, was added to the districts participating in the powwow, for a total of four. Outcomes: Note: The following two activities inform the responses to the outcomes described in this report. Please also see the section on impact for other examples that relate to our outcomes. 1. Many Faces asked the White Bear Lake High School History Club to serve as evaluators during the event. Ten high school students spent four hours at the Wacipi, interviewing a cross-section of people and another two hours preparing their report. They were able to interview 152 of the estimated 500 people attending the Wacipi to gather feedback about their experience. The responses to the interview questions were organized by type of respondent: Native or Non-Native. 2. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to use post-it notes to respond to the question What did you enjoy most about attending the Wacipi?"" Approximately 50 people shared their response and a word cloudwas developed to incorporate the responses. Goal 1: To provide an opportunity for Native American students and their families who live in the White Bear Lake area to participate in a Powwow in their own local community. Outcome: At least 50% of the current Native American students and their families attend the Powwow. We definitely met this goal. We provided the opportunity and Native American families came. We know from the interviews conducted that 34 people self-identified as Native, 22% of those interviewed. Anecdotally, from observations and conversations, we can say that there were a significant number of American Indian families in attendance. While we had hoped to be able to report numbers, several factors made this difficult. We had planned to register people as they arrived to have an indication of Native v. non-Native attendees, but the nature of the event and the overwhelming number of people arriving at the same time and at different entries made this impossible. Further, since we expanded the number of school districts from two to four, we realized we did not have a good base number from which to apply a goal of 50%. Goal 2.: To create a better sense of belonging and pride in their cultural heritage for these students and their families as they are recognized and honored by members of the community in which they live. Outcome: Native students and families express the feeling that the broader community is interested in their culture and traditions. Of those interviewed, 22.4%, or 34 people, self-identified as Native. Their responses: 94.1% indicated they felt welcomed at the Wacipi Mentioned as what they felt was meaningful: * Being proud to share my culture and traditions * Feeling honored and respected * Being with family and friends * The inter-tribal dancing * Bringing back old memories * The community turnout * Having my daughter dance with me in the dance circle * Seeing their family drumming * Having a respectful community even after all the hardships they had faced * Seeing their language hasn't been forgotten * Being able to educate people. While not answered in the interviews, two additional comments on the post-it notes apply here: * Seeing members of our tribe here. * Seeing people like me dance. When asked if they would participate in this community again, 93.9% said yes, 3% said maybe. Goal 3: To introduce the broader White Bear Lake area community to the traditional Powwow, to the work of Native artisans and businesses, and to the cultural heritage of our Native neighbors. Outcome: Non-Native attendees will express an increase in their awareness and understanding of Native culture and traditions. Of the people interviewed, 77.6%, or 118, self-identified as Non-Native. Their responses: For 56.4%, this was their first powwow. Mentioned as what they felt was meaningful: * Learning Native American culture and traditions * Feeling the diverse community * Honoring graduating students * Having something like this in White Bear Lake * The dancing * The inter-tribal welcoming * Meeting people * The drumming * Seeing the regalia * Honoring veterans * Honoring the people they know * While not answered in the interviews, additional comments on the post-it notes apply here: * Drumming invitations for everyone to dance together * Blanketing Ceremony & Community Handshake * Purchasing Native American tea * Grand Entry * Kindness of people * The feelings of togetherness * hey would go to a powwow again, 97.3% said yes When asked if they had learned from this experience (the powwow). 47.5% said yes, a lot, and 45.8% said yes, somewhat. When asked if they would go to a powwow again, 97.3% said yes.",,,"A grant to Many Faces of $1,500 was received from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation in December 2022.. We were successful in raising $9,400 from our community to cover expenses not covered by the MHC grant. These funds were used primarily to purchse honoring blankets for American Indian students and to pay the Native Americans who participated as drummers, dances and the honor guard in cash, which is the traditional practice at powwows but which were not allowed under the grant. Donations ranged from $300 to $2,235 and came from 14 sources (2 Rotary clubs, 1 Lions club, 1 community foundation, 4 churches, 2 school districts and 2 school district educational foundations, a community college foundation, and a community nonprofit). Additional in-kind support was significant as well. The local newspaper provided a discounted rate for two advertisements and a free half-page ad thanking everyone who had contributed to the event. The school district provided the venue at no cost (other than custodial fees), others provided printing and supplies. And, importantly, at least 45 people served as volunteer workers during the day of the event. ",17866,,"Jackie Reis, Chair Tara Jebbens-Singh, Vice Chair Kate Andersen Ellen Hiniker Tim Mauer Lisa Pocrnich Tracy Shimek; Many Faces Executive Committee: Jackie Reis, Chair Tara Jebens-Singh, Vice Chair Tim Maurer, Operations Chair Lisa Pocrnich, Membership Chair Tracy Shimek, Communications Chair Ellen Hiniker, Treasurer Kate Andersen, Program Chair Rob Thomas, Wacipi Chair",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area, a collaboration of 21 organizations, will sponsor a Powwow in spring 2023 to (1) honor American Indian students in the school districts of Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Northeast Metro 916 Integration District, and Century College, particularly those who will be graduating, and (2) provide the larger community the opportunity to participate in this traditional cultural event that is a significant part of the rich heritage of our Native American neighbors.",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rob,Thomas,,,,,," 651-478-7425"," rob@lakeshoreplayers.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-white-bear-lake-area-powwow,,,,
10031471,"2024 Contract Agreement Reimbursement",2025,275000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 10c","$275,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources, at the direction of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, for expenses incurred in preparing and administering contracts, including for the agreements specified in this section.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,8.86,"MN DNR","State Government","Provide contract management to ENRTF pass-through appropriation recipients for approximately 115 open grants. Ensure funds are expended in compliance with appropriation law, state statute, grants policies, and approved work plans.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Katherine,Sherman-Hoehn,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5533",katherine.sherman-hoehn@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-contract-agreement-reimbursement,,,,
28785,"""My 3000 Mile Hike to San Francisco"" Research Project",2014,7130,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7130,,"Ronald A. Phillippo, Lorena Palm, James Stevenson, Sandy Craighead, Howard Guthmann, John H. Guthmann, Hugh H Gwin, Barbara Corti Herrmann, Kurt Leichtle, Roberta J. Moore, Stephanie Pommier, William E. Rust, Nora Slawik, George Smith, Tom Welna, David Wettergren, Kent York",,"North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research context for a manuscript by then 16-year-old Leon Blehart about a 1915 hike from St. Paul to San Francisco.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Claudia J.",Nicholson,"North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting","2640 E Seventh Avenue","North St. Paul",MN,55109,651-748-2880,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Freeborn, Ramsey, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/my-3000-mile-hike-san-francisco-research-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17775,"3-Dimensional Inventory and Catalog Project",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,,,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct and inventory and cataloging project of 3-dimensional artifacts in OCHS' collections.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cara,Clarey,"Olmsted County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/3-dimensional-inventory-and-catalog-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031216,"Abolitionists of Southeast Minnesota Oral History Project",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Bucky Flores (President), MaryKate Ciszak (Vice President), Kate Utterback (Secretary), Sharon Columbus (Treasurer), Sara Holger, Nicole Pokorney, Jasmyne Johnson, Denine Voegeli, Angela Boozhoo, Maria Acosta, and Lydia Boysen",0.185294118,"Project Get Outdoors, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 10-15 oral history interviews the unwritten history of abolitionists in southeast Minnesota, as told by the descendants.",2024-04-01,2025-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sara,Holger,"Project Get Outdoors, Inc.","66555 155th Ave.",Wabasha,MN,55981,5079515885,sara.grover@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/abolitionists-southeast-minnesota-oral-history-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10011418,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase XI",2020,5631000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 4(a)","$5,631,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire lands in fee and to restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan..Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan..Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for migratory and unique Minnesota species - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan..",,,1650400,"Private, PF, Federal, Private",5619000,12000,,0.15,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This proposal accelerates the strategic permanent protection of 1,003 acres (241 wetlands and 762 grasslands) of Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) open to public hunting in Minnesota. Pheasants Forever (PF) will strategically acquire parcels that are adjacent to existing public land or create corridors between complexes. All acquisitions will occur in the prairie, prairie/forest transition, or metro regions. ","The loss of grassland and wetland habitats in Minnesota is well documented. In the agricultural region of Minnesota over 90% of our wetlands and 99% our prairie grasslands have been converted for other uses. This proposal aims to slow or reverse this downward trend by strategically acquiring and restoring previously converted wetland and grassland habitats to be permanently protected as WPAs. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and their partners have been employing this strategy for over 50-years through the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program (SWAP). This eleventh phase of the WPA acceleration program builds upon past work of the USFWS SWAP as well as the previous ten phases of this effort by strategically acquiring 1,003 acres (241 acres of wetlands and 762 acres of grassland habitat) for the benefit of upland species and recreational opportunities of the public. Strategic properties will be identified by using landscape level planning tools [e.g. Thunderstorm Maps produced by the USFWS’s Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET)]. Based on HAPET evaluation strategies, modeling predictions can be made on the numbers of nesting waterfowl, grassland nesting birds, and other wildlife the acres impacted by this grant application can produce. In addition to wildlife benefits, the lands acquired and restored through this grant will provide improved water quality, groundwater recharge, and flood abatement benefits. These strategies are well tested and are supported by the greater conservation community in Minnesota. Hunting and fishing stakeholders are very interested in increasing opportunities for hunting and fishing public access and have used WPA’s extensively in the past. To address concerns related to the erosion of county tax revenues due to public land, the USFWS and PF will notify counties prior to the acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the USFWS will make a one-time payment (called a Trust Fund payment) to the county where the property is located. In addition, the USFWS will make annual refuge revenue sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties.Additional funding for restoration and development of the properties will be solicited from partners. If this funding is available, budgeted Outdoor Heritage restoration funds under this proposal would be able to accomplish additional fee title w/o PILT acquisition funds. All wetlands, on the properties acquired, will be restored by either surface ditch “plugs"", breaking sub-surface tile lines, or other best practices for wetland restoration. Grasslands will be restored by planting site-appropriate native grasses and forbs following known best practices for the establishment. Grassland restoration on individual tracts may take three to five years, involving one to two years of post-acquisition farming to prepare the site for seeding (e.g. weed management issues, chemical carryover, other site-specific issues). Other restoration activities could include invasive tree removal, building site-cleanup, prescribed fire, etc. as necessary to provide high-quality habitat and public access to the citizens of Minnesota.",,2019-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","410 Lincoln Ave S Box 91","South Haven",MN,55382,"(320) 236-7755",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Pope, Renville, Rice, Stevens, Swift, Wilkin, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-xi,,,,
10019610,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase XIII",2022,3869000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(a)","$3,869,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire land in fee and restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for migratory and unique Minnesota species - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan",,,2268700,", PF, Federal and Private",3854000,15000,,0.59,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase XIII proposal permanently protects and restores 659 acres of Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) open to public hunting in Minnesota. Pheasants Forever (PF) will acquire parcels that are adjacent to existing public land or create corridors between complexes. All acquisitions will occur in the prairie, prairie/forest transition, or metro regions. Acquired properties will be restored to the highest extent possible with regard to time and budgets.","Wetland and grassland habitat in Minnesota have been declining for decades. Currently over 90% of wetland and 99% of grassland habitats have been converted to other uses. This proposal works to slow this decline by acquiring and restoring previously converted wetland and grassland habitat as permanently protected WPA's. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and their partners have been employing this strategy for over 50 years through the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program (SWAP). Additionally, hunting and fishing stakeholders are very interested in increasing public access. This thirteenth phase of the WPA acceleration program provides public access and builds upon past work of the USFWS SWAP as well as the previous twelve phases of this effort. Properties will be identified by using landscape level planning tools such as USFWS' Duck Breeding Density Maps, as well as MN DNR natural heritage data and numerous state level conservation plans. In addition to wildlife benefits, the lands acquired and restored through this grant will provide improved water quality, groundwater recharge, and flood abatement benefits. These strategies are well tested and are supported by the greater conservation community in Minnesota. To address concerns related to county tax revenues due to acquiring public land, the USFWS and PF will notify counties prior to the acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the USFWS will make a one-time payment (called a Trust Fund payment) to the county where the property is located. In addition, the USFWS will make annual refuge revenue sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties. All wetlands, on the properties acquired, will be restored by either surface ditch ?plugs,"" breaking sub-surface tile lines, or other best practices for wetland restoration. Grasslands will be restored by planting site-appropriate native grasses and forbs following known best practices for the establishment. Grassland restoration on individual tracts may take three to five years, involving one to two years of post-acquisition farming to prepare the site for seeding (e.g. weed management issues, chemical carryover, other site-specific issues). Other restoration activities could include invasive tree removal, building site-cleanup, prescribed fire, etc. as necessary to provide high-quality habitat and public access to the citizens of Minnesota.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","410 Lincoln Ave S Box 91","South Haven",MN,55382,"(320) 236-7755",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pope, Renville, Rice, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-xiii,,,,
10019611,"Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase XIII",2022,4715000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, 2(b)","$4,715,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire in fee and restore and enhance lands for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for pollinators, resident and migratory game and non-game species. Lands will be transferred to the state as a WMA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by Minnesota DNR. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in the ""Minnesota's Wildlife Management Area Acquisition - The Next 50 Years"" and ""the Long Range Plan for the Ring-Necked Pheasant in MN"". Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for pollinators, resident and migratory game and non-game species. Lands will be transferred to the state as a WMA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by Minnesota DNR. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in the ""Minnesota's Wildlife Management Area Acquisition - The Next 50 Years"" and ""the Long Range Plan for the Ring-Necked Pheasant in MN"". Key core parcels are protected for fish, game and other wildlife - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for pollinators, resident and migratory game and non-game species. Lands will be transferred to the state as a WMA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by Minnesota DNR. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in the ""Minnesota's Wildlife Management Area Acquisition - The Next 50 Years"" and ""the Long Range Plan for the Ring-Necked Pheasant in MN""",,,987000,"PF, Federal and Private",4698700,16300,,0.16,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This proposal accelerates the protection and restoration of 792 acres of strategic prairie grasslands, associated wetlands and other wildlife habitats as State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) open to public hunting. Pheasants Forever (PF) will be permanently protecting strategic parcels within the prairie, prairie/forest transition, and metro planning regions. These acquired properties will be restored to the highest quality wildlife habitat feasible and transferred to the MN Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) to be included into the WMA system.","This proposal represents the thirteenth phase in Pheasants Forever's Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area program. The partners involved in this effort are deploying their resources to build upon past investments in long-term upland and wetland conservation. The proposal will protect and restore 792 acres of lands that will be managed for wildlife. These accomplishments further the goals outlined in the MN Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan 2008, the MN Duck Action Plan 2020-2023, the MN Pheasant Action Plan 2020-2023 and the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan 2010, among others. Lands acquired, from willing sellers, will be prioritized using criteria used by MN DNR (Minnesota Wildlife Management Areas ? The Next 50 Years) which include location on the landscape, breeding waterfowl density, restoration potential, native community protection (e.g. Minnesota Biological Survey site), proximity to other investments in perpetually protected habitats. Projects were developed and selected in conjunction with local and regional DNR staff. All projects will meet standards and requirements for inclusion into the WMA system and DNR Commissioner approval will be received for any project funded under this proposal. In addition to meeting the minimum WMA standards, additional criteria are used to develop the potential project list including: 1) Does the parcel contain habitat restoration potential that will result in an increase in wildlife populations? 2) Does the parcel build upon existing investments in public and private land habitat (landscape-scale significance)? 3) Does the parcel contain significant natural communities, or will it protect or buffer significant natural communities? 4) Does the parcel have the potential and focus for habitat protection and restoration in the future? 5) Does the parcel provide multiple benefits (recreation, access, water control, water quality, wellhead protection, riparian protection, local community support, etc.)? Providing quality habitat and keeping future management concerns in mind, all acquisitions will be restored to the highest quality wildlife habitat feasible. Completing high-quality, comprehensive restorations, utilizing native species and best management practices, results in fewer management concerns and lower long-term costs. Acquired croplands will be permanently retired and restored to diverse grasslands and wetlands habitat, drained wetlands will be restored, and invasive trees will be removed when appropriate.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","14241 Steves Rd SE ",Osakis,MN,56360,"(320) 250-6317",sadams@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Redwood, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-wildlife-management-area-program-phase-xiii,,,,
10027637,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement - Phase IX",2018,1755000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(e)","$1,755,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes and wetland habitat statewide. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"A statewide review of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) found that wetlands are one of the three habitat types (along with prairies and rivers) most used by these species. The 5,000 acres of wetland enhancement will provide wetland management actions identified to support SGCN, including reversal of wetland degradation and control of invasives. In the Minnesota County Biological Survey description of the marsh community, special attention is given to two issues faced in Minnesota marshes - stable high water levels that reduce species diversity, often to a point at which a monotypic system evolves, and the ""invasion of marshes by the non-native species narrow-leaved cattail"" and its hybrids. Both of these issues were directly addressed by the major cattail control activities involving the Roving Habitat Crew, along with water level management undertaken through channel cleanouts or that will now be possible through because of newly installed wetland infrastructure projects.","A total of 5,024 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 5,024 in Enhance.",60000,PPJV,1653600,44300,,2,DNR,"State Government","Funding provided through this appropriation enhanced 5,024 acres of wetland habitat. Eight wetland and shallow lake infrastructure projects were competed that enhanced 1,643 acres of wetland. Cattail spraying using a helicopter outfitted with an OHF-purchased spray unit and impacted impacted 1,762 acres. Work by the Region 3 Roving Habitat Crew enhanced 1,619 acres of wetland. Finally, survey and design work was initiated on four projects to prepare for future construction.","ML2016 Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement Phase 8 entailed multiple components. * Engineering and Construction and Shallow Lake/Wetland Infrastructure Projects - Eight individual projects were undertaken with funding from this appropriation. One project, Moose/Willow in Aitkin County, entailed extensive cleanout of an outlet channels, plus a new water control structure leading to better water level management. Downstream channel work is necessary outlets become clogged with sediment and vegetation and water levels in shallow lakes become abnormally high. Specialized equipment known as a Cookie Cutter removed accumulated sediments and other obstructions to surveyed levels. The shallow lake returned to a lower levels with resulting habitat benefits. Seven projects - Plum Creek (Murray County), Gopher Ridge (Kandiyohi County), Sedan Pond (Pope County), Bradshaw Lake (Scott County), Rum River and Jones Pool (both at Mille Lacs WMA, Mille Lacs County), and Amiret WMA (Lyon County) - were completed and involved engineering and construction of wetland/shallow lake infrastructure such as dikes and water control structures. In all of these projects, engineering was done in-house (i.e. DNR engineers) and private contractors were used for the construction. Finally, four infrastructure projects were engineered only, with construction planned for the future. Doing this initial engineering allows us to determine project feasibility, identify construction obstacles, and obtain accurate cost estimates for materials and construction. These engineering-only projects were accomplished with in-house (i.e., DNR) engineers. *Cattail Spraying - A DNR helicopter has been equipped with an OHF-funded spray unit and avionics to allow it to spray invasive cattails - one of the most significant problems that impact wetlands statewide. Utilizing this helicopter, in conjunction with Roving Habitat Crew members working as ground support, significant acres of invasive cattail can be sprayed annually. Funding from this appropriation was used to purchase herbicide and pay helicopter expenses. 1,762 acres were enhanced. This operation is highly coordinated with project solicitation in late winter. Activities that have to occur before actual spraying occurs include landing site selection and mowing, ground crew (i.e. roving habitat crew members) training, herbicide purchase, coordination with DNR Law Enforcement (who have oversight of the helicopter and for whom the pilot works), permit applications, and public notice publication. * Roving Habitat Crews - Roving Habitat Crews are teams of DNR staff who are equipped and trained to perform habitat enhancement projects on public lands. Funding from this appropriation was provided to the Region 3 Roving Habitat Crew to enable it to perform wetland enhancement activities through the addition of two roving crew members and their associated costs for three fiscal years (FY18-FY20). Typical wetland enhancement activities undertaken by Roving Habitat Crews include prescribed burns of wetlands, removal of invasive species and trees from wetlands, and support of shallow lake drawdowns.",,2017-07-01,2022-11-04,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5227",ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Cass, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pennington, Pine, Pope, Renville, Roseau, Scott, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetland-enhancement-phase-ix,,,,
10017799,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase XII",2021,3658000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 4(a)","$3,658,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire lands in fee and to restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for migratory and unique Minnesota species - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan",,,857000,"PF, Federal and Private",3647000,11000,,0.11,"Pheasants Forever w/USFWS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This proposal accelerates the strategic permanent protection of 611 acres (122 acres of wetlands and 489 acres of grassland habitat) of Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) open to public hunting in Minnesota. Pheasants Forever (PF) will strategically acquire parcels that are adjacent to existing public land or create corridors between complexes. All acquisitions will occur in the prairie, prairie/forest transition, or metro regions.","The loss of grassland and wetland habitats in Minnesota is well documented. In the agricultural region of Minnesota, over 90% of our wetlands and 99% of our prairie grasslands have been converted for other uses. This proposal aims to slow or reverse this downward trend by strategically acquiring and restoring previously converted wetland and grassland habitats to be permanently protected as WPAs. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and its partners have been employing this strategy for over 50 years through the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program (SWAP). This twelfth phase of the WPA acceleration program builds upon past work of the USFWS SWAP as well as the previous eleven phases of this effort by strategically acquiring 611 acres (122 acres of wetlands and 489 acres of grassland habitat) for the benefit of upland species and recreational opportunities of the public. Strategic properties will be identified by using landscape-level planning tools [e.g. Thunderstorm Maps produced by the USFWS's Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET)]. Based on HAPET evaluation strategies, modeling predictions can be made on the numbers of nesting waterfowl, grassland nesting birds, and other wildlife impacted by this grant application. In addition to wildlife benefits, the lands acquired and restored through this grant will provide improved water quality, groundwater recharge, and flood abatement benefits. These strategies are well tested and are supported by the greater conservation community in Minnesota. Hunting and fishing stakeholders are very interested in increasing public access for hunting and fishing. To address concerns related to county tax revenues due to acquiring public land, the USFWS and PF will notify counties prior to the acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the USFWS will make a one-time payment (called a Trust Fund payment) to the county where the property is located. In addition, the USFWS will make annual refuge revenue sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties. All wetlands, on the properties acquired, will be restored by either surface ditch ?plugs,"" breaking sub-surface tile lines, or other best practices for wetland restoration. Grasslands will be restored by planting site-appropriate native grasses and forbs following known best practices for the establishment. Grassland restoration on individual tracts may take three to five years, involving one to two years of post-acquisition farming to prepare the site for seeding (e.g. weed management issues, chemical carryover, other site-specific issues). Other restoration activities could include invasive tree removal, building site-cleanup, prescribed fire, etc. as necessary to provide high-quality habitat and public access to the citizens of Minnesota.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever","14241 Steves Rd SE Box 91",Osakis,MN,56360,"(320) 236-7755",sadams@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Rice, Stearns, Stevens, Stevens","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-xii,,,,
10017800,"Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase XII",2021,3322000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(b)","$3,322,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire in fee and restore and enhance lands for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for pollinators, resident and migratory game and non-game species. Lands will be transferred to the state as a WMA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by Minnesota DNR. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in the ""Minnesota's Wildlife Management Area Acquisition - The Next 50 Years"" and ""the Long Range Plan for the Ring-Necked Pheasant in MN"". Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for pollinators, resident and migratory game and non-game species. Lands will be transferred to the state as a WMA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by Minnesota DNR. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in the ""Minnesota's Wildlife Management Area Acquisition - The Next 50 Years"" and ""the Long Range Plan for the Ring-Necked Pheasant in MN"".ds. Key core parcels are protected for fish, game and other wildlife - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for pollinators, resident and migratory game and non-game species. Lands will be transferred to the state as a WMA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by Minnesota DNR. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in the ""Minnesota's Wildlife Management Area Acquisition - The Next 50 Years"" and ""the Long Range Plan for the Ring-Necked Pheasant in MN""",,,195000,"PF and Federal Private",3312100,9900,,0.11,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This is the twelfth phase to accelerate the protection and restoration of 540 acres of strategic prairie grasslands, associated wetlands and other wildlife habitats as State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) open to public hunting. Pheasants Forever (PF) will be permanently protecting strategic parcels within the prairie, prairie/forest transition, and metro planning regions which will be restored and transferred to the MN Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) to be included as a WMA. We continue to have more willing sellers of priority parcels which shows demand for continued phases of this program.","The purpose of this twelfth phase proposal is to accelerate the protection and restoration of prairie and prairie wetlands for associated wildlife. The partners involved in this effort are deploying their resources to build upon past investments in long-term upland and associated wetland conservation. The proposal focuses upon permanent habitat protection of 540 acres of land that will be managed for wildlife and waterfowl. These accomplishments further the goals outlined in the MN Wildlife Action Plan, the MN Prairie Conservation Plan, the Pheasant Action Plan, and the 2017 Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) Implementation Plan (including the Minnesota Tactical Plan within the PPJV Plan). Lands acquired from willing sellers will be prioritized using criteria used by MN DNR (Minnesota Wildlife Management Areas ? The Next 50 Years) which include location on the landscape, breeding waterfowl density, restoration potential, native community protection (e.g. Minnesota Biological Survey site), proximity to other investments in perpetually protected habitats. Projects were developed and selected in conjunction with local and regional DNR staff. All projects will meet standards and requirements for inclusion into the WMA system and DNR Commissioner approval will be received for any project funded under this proposal. In addition to meeting the minimum WMA standards, additional criteria are used to develop the potential project list including 1) Does the parcel contain habitat restoration potential that will result in an increase in wildlife populations? 2) Does the parcel build upon existing investments in public and private land habitat (landscape-scale significance)? 3) Does the parcel contain significant natural communities, or will it protect or buffer significant natural communities? 4) Does the parcel have the potential and focus for habitat protection and restoration in the future? 5) Does the parcel provide multiple benefits (recreation, access, water control, water quality, wellhead protection, riparian protection, local community support, etc.)? Providing high-quality habitat and keeping future management concerns in mind, all acquisitions will be restored and/or enhanced to as high quality as practicable, with the belief that quality and comprehensive restorations utilizing native species result in lower management costs. Acquired croplands will be permanently retired and restored to diverse grasslands and wetlands habitat, drained wetlands will be restored, and invasive trees will be removed when appropriate.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","410 Lincoln Ave S Box 91","South Haven",MN,55382,"(320) 236-7755",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Redwood, Rock, Scott, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Washington, Watonwan, Watonwan","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-wildlife-management-area-program-phase-xii,,,,
20699,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program, Phase 5",2014,6830000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(b)","$6,830,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire land in fee to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Over the course of the appropriation, 14 parcels were acquired totaling 1,240.79 acres which exceeded the total acre goal of 1,230 acres by 10.79 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we acquired 160 acres in the forest/prairie and 1,080.79 acres in the prairie.  Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands.  Water is kept on the land. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors. Improved access to public lands. A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need. Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting. Improved access to public lands. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna. Expiring CRP lands are permanently protected. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are permanently protected and are part of large complexes of restored prairie, grasslands, and large and small wetlands. Improved condition of habitat on public lands. Water is kept on the land. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. Improved access to public lands. ",,3813300,"Federal Government, PF, Private ",6743500,,,.19,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The program was to accelerate the protection of 1,230 acres of prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. Over the course of the appropriation, we acquired 14 parcels for a total of 1,240.79 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 1,230 acres by 10.79 acres.  Breaking down acres by ecological section we acquired 160 acres in the forest/prairie and 1,080.79 acres in the prairie.  We have a balance that will be returned to the Fund despite exceeding our acre goals. In total, we under spent on our budget, over delivered on acre goals, and over delivered on match leverage received. ",,"The loss of grassland and wetland habitats in Minnesota is well documented.  One of the primary ways to reverse this downward trend is to permanently acquire and restore previously converted wetland and grassland habitats on those properties. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and their partners have been employing this strategy for over 50-years with the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program (SWAP). This acceleration program acquired and restored 205.77 acres of wetland and 1,035.02 acres of grassland habitats which are now permanently protected as Waterfowl Protection Areas managed by the Service. Using landscape level planning tools [e.g. Thunderstorm Maps produced by the Service’s Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET)], Pheasants Forever (PF) has acquired these strategically identified properties. Based on HAPET evaluation strategies, modeling predictions can be made on the numbers of nesting waterfowl, grassland nesting birds, and other wildlife the acres affected by this grant application will produce.  Besides the obvious wildlife benefits the lands acquired through this grant will provide additional water quality, groundwater recharge, and flood abatement benefits. These strategies are well tested and are supported by the greater conservation community here in Minnesota. Hunting and fishing stakeholders are very interested in increasing opportunities for hunting and fishing public access and have used WPA’s extensively in the past. To address concerns related to the erosion of county tax revenues due to public land, the Service and PF notified counties prior to acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the Service will make a one-time Trust Fund payment to the County where the property is located.  In addition, the Service will make annual Refuge Revenue Sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective Counties.   ",2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Eran ",Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Ave","South Haven",MN,55382,763-242-1273,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Clay, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Rice, Stearns, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-5,,,,
20716,"Accelerated Wetland and Shallow Lake Enhancement",2014,1790000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(f)","$1,790,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes, including $210,000 for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to help implement restorations and enhancements. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands. ",,,"Ducks Unlimited ",1766600,62300,,0.7,DNR,"State Government","Many of Minnesota's wetlands have been lost and the remainder degraded.  The original proposal planned for 15,000 acres of wetland/shallow lake enhancement to provide critical habitat for each life stage of waterfowl and wetland wildlife.  The six projects subsequently completed with this appropriation enhanced 13,800 acres of wetlands and shallow lakes in the Prarie and Forest/Prairie Ecosections of Minnestoa. ","    ","Minnesota's ""Long Range Duck Recovery Plan,"" released in 2006, identified a strategic 50-year vision to"" restore, protect, and manage a landscape capable of supporting an average spring breeding population of one million ducks and restoring the historically abundant spring and fall migration of waterfowl.""  A key component of this plan is the restoration and enhancement of 2 million acres of habitat. With this specific appropriation, the DNR completed work on 6 valuable habitat projects: - Completion of a fish barrier and structure to enhance 10,000 of Swan Lake.  Ducks Unlimited (DU) designed and oversaw construction of this project.   Available funding also allowed for additional work on the outlet channel to facilitate water movement. - Construction of a water control structure and dike renovation for Pool 1 of Roseau River Wildlife Area enhanced 1,150 acres of wetland habitat. - Hartford WMA had a water control structure replaced and dike renovated to bring back water to 20 acres of wetland. - 166 acres of wetland are being enhanced through the replacement of two water control structures and dike renovation at Ereaux WMA in Morrison County. - Mille Lacs WMA is undergoing extensive work to replace failed water control structures and renovate associated dikes. This work involves funding from two OHF appropriation.  Half of the completed wetland habitat enhancement work - 2,475 - will be accounted for in this final report.  The remaining 2,475 acres will be reported in the ML14 OHF appropriation final report. - The State Line Lake project, in southern Freeborn County, involved construction at the shallow lake outlet and a rotenone treatment to remove unwanted fish.  Ducks Unlimited completed the construction and reported all the project acres in their final report for the DU appropriation that included funding for that portion of the project.  The rotenone treatment was completed with funding from this DNR appropriation.  NOTE: This final report will not report acres for State Line Lake, as they have already been reported by DU.  Also, State Line Lake became the first project to use the large pump purchased by DU and provided to the DNR.  Pictures are attached to this final report. ",2013-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Rd Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5227",ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Freeborn, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Polk, Roseau, Todd, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-wetland-and-shallow-lake-enhancement,,,,
769,"Accelerated Prairie and Grassland Management, Phase 1",2010,1700000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(a)","$1,700,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of native prairie vegetation on public lands, including roadsides. A list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of restorations and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. To the extent possible, prairie restorations conducted with money appropriated in this section must plant vegetation or sow seed only of ecotypes native to Minnesota, and preferably of the local ecotype, using a high diversity of species originating from as close to the restoration site as possible, and protect existing native prairies from genetic contamination.",,"Enhanced 5785 acres of Prairies",,,,1700000,,,.50,DNR,"State Government","This program will complete the initial WMA site development on 1,500 acres of land acquired in the Accelerated Prairie Grassland WMA and Accelerated Wetland WMA Acquisition programs to meet standards for inclusion in the Outdoor Recreation System. This program will also accelerate the restoration, enhancement and management of at least 5,180 acres of native prairie vegetation on existing public lands. Prairie restoration efforts include site preparation, seeding of local ecotype seed, post-seeding management to assure success, and seed harvest of local ecotype seed for prairie restoration at other public land sites. Prairie management efforts will include prescribed burning, managing woody cover encroachment, mowing and interseeding of diverse grass and forb species.","Native grasslands are a rarity of MN, less than 1 percent remains.? Prairie ecosystems have evolved with fire disturbance, and much of the prairie vegetation and prairie obligated wildlife species depend upon it.? Grassland birds, for example, have had a steeper more consistent and widespread poplation declines than any other group of North American avifauna.? Prairie ecosystem are also threatened by the encroachment and dominance of woody species and exotic plants.? Since settlement, most prairie sited in the targeted area have not been exposed to natural ecological processes (such as fire and grazing) needed for sustaining or enhancing prairire plant communities.? Furthermore, many existing grassland sites on state-owned public lands need to be restore to native prairie vegetation to imrove wildlife habitat and reduce long-term maintenance costs.? Creation of accelerated prairie management teams woudl address a long-standing ""back log"" of managemenr need by implementing intensive prairie stewardship practices.? Although MN DNR has the traiing and know-how to restor and mange high quality prairie vegetation currently fundign has been insufficient to meet all needs.? MN DNR manager over 450,000 acres of grasslands and many sites on publci lands are currently not being actively managed to realixe full poltntial as a plant community or wildlife habitat.? Re-establishing prairie on public lands requires periodic burning, inter-seeding grasslands with native species, and up to 5 years or brome that have low habitat values.? Furthermore, exotic and/or invasive plants are encroaching into them.? Newly acquired areas and state-owned marginal croplands also need to be seeded and treated.? Using hight quality seed from established prairie sites to plant at other locatons has proven to be highly cost-effective.? Managing and enhancing existing prairie vegetation on public lands requires periodic burning, grazing, and/or mowing.? Woody cover encroachment is an especially troublesome problem that must be addressed.? Removing tress and brush will be a major emphasis of this program at a cost of between $5 and $8 per tree - larger trees cost significantly more to remove than smaller trees.? Prairie enhancment work is done during primarily early spring, fall and winter.? The Roadsides for Wildlf eProgram has been improving grassland habitat along MN roadsides since 1984.? On average, the DNR seeds native prairie on 50-300 acres of roadsides a year at 5-20 sites, typically on county and township roads.? In contrast, Iowa seeds approximately 3,000 acres a year.? The DNR will continue to work with counties and townships but will also accelerate seeing on state-owned highway right-of-ways (ROW).? Most of MN roadsides are resently dominated by smooth brome (a non-native grass) and are vectors of invasive species and disease.? Native grasses and wildflowers are mor beneficial to pollinators and wildlife.? New WMA Initial Site Development - 1,500 acres - $300,000 New lands acquired through this program will require initial site development to make them functional WMA's.? This initial development will include restoring base ground to diverse mix of native grasses and planst, surveying and signing the coundaries and developing user facilities to protect them from encroachment and incontrolled intrusion, removing building and refuse sites and restoring to native vegetation, and closing all wells and septic systems to protect groundwater integrity. Roadsides for Wildlife - 150 acres - $225,000 DNR will partner with MnDOT to place native prairie along I-35 begining at the Iowa border and extending the full width of the road corridor for 5 miles.? MnDOT will do soe site prep in 2009 and then a contractor will finish up site prep and do the planing next spring.? The contractor wil also perform mowing and spot spraying as needed throughout the 2010 growing season.? This are is on state owned MnDOT ROW and will showcase a diverse roadside planting.? This five-mile stretch of road is highly visible as a major entry point to the state of MN and the southern end of MN portion of the National Prairie Passage.? Prairie Restoration and Management - 5,029 acres - $1,411,000 The primary focus of this program encompases 157 projects on 5,029 acres benefitting over 11,500 acres of planted and native grasslands.? The parcels include 157 projects that will be eompleted in 2 years or less with a total projected cost of $1.14 millin.? An additional 53 projects that will require 3 years or more to compolete have been identified as reserve sites.? The one and two year projects will be first priority.? Should budgets allow additional work, we would move down the list and begin implementation of longer duration projects.? In these instances, DNR will mst likely submit subsequent phases in future years for additional funding so the poejcts can be completed.? Conservation Delivery Grassland restoration work will be primarily through seeding either bare ground (e.g. newly acquired agricultural fields) or old-field habitat (e.g. smooth brome).? Techniques for thsi work incldue site preparation such as mowing, spraying, or burning when necessary; direct seeding and aerial seeding (along some roadsides).? Seed will be obtained from vendors of local seed and harvested from native or restored prairie to supplement when needed.? Projects will be designed and managed by DNR personnel (except ROW project which will be managed by DOT).? Contract vendors will be used to the greatest extent possible although DNR staff may perform some work when suitable contractors are not available.? Grassland management and enhancement work uses a number of techniques to reinvigorate or increase diversity of existing prairie type grasslands.? Without periodic disturbance such as burning, mowing, or grazing, grasslands decline in vigor and species diversity over time.? This portion of the project is designe to mimic natural disturbances, supplement species diversity when necessary and increase statnd vigor.? Techniques that will e employed include brush removal, chemical treatment, mowing, inter-seeding and burning.? Again contractors will beused to the greatest extent possible except in the case of burning.? ?","Final Report",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Bill,Penning,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",None,55155,"(651) 259-5230",bill.penning@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Watonwan, Winona, Winona","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-and-grassland-management,,,,
772,"Accelerated Prairie Grassland Wildlife Management Area Acquisition, Phase 1",2010,3913000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$3,913,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land for wildlife management areas with native prairie or grassland habitats. A list of proposed fee title acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in fee 145 acres of wetlands and protect 665 acres of prairies.",,,,3913000,,,None,DNR,"State Government","This program will protect 800 acres of new wildlife habitat in the Prairie, Deciduous Transition, and Southeast Bluffland ecological sections of Minnesota through fee title acquisition. Title of all lands acquired will be held by the State and designated as Wildlife Management Area open to hunting, trapping, fishing and compatible outdoor recreation uses.","Minnesota has lost 99% of the original prairie landscape resulting in drastic declines in grassland dependent wildlife. Examples of species in greatest conservation need in the prairie include American Badger, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Pintail, Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark. Prairie grasslands support populations of upland game birds such as pheasants, prairie chickens and sharp-tailed grouse and a variety of dabbling ducks when associated with prairie wetland complexes. These game populations drive local and statewide hunting recreation and economy. The DNR will acquire converted and degraded lands in the prairie, transition moraine, and bluffland ecological sections over the next two years and restore the grassland complexes by planting native prairie. DNR will prioritize acquisitions at sites where there is an existing habitat base in prairie grassland complexes to address habitat fragmentation and to maximize habitat benefits. Project lists will change, as new parcels become available and as previously included projects become unavailable. Collaborative partnerships will be promoted in order to acquire key lands. DNR will work with and seek a resolution from the County Board of Commissioners approving all WMA acquisitions.","Final Report",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Pat,Rivers,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",None,55155,"(651) 259-5209",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cottonwood, Dakota, Martin, Meeker, Nicollet, Nicollet","Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-grassland-wildlife-management-area-acquisition,,,,
780,"Accelerated Prairie Grassland Restoration and Enhancement Program on DNR Lands, Phase 2",2011,5833000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(a)","$5,833,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the protection, restoration, and enhancement of native prairie vegetation. A list of proposed land acquisitions,restorations, and enhancements, describing the types and locations of acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b)."," Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species Remnant native prairies and wetlands are permanently protected and are part of large complexes of restored prairie, grasslands, and large and small wetlands Improved condition of habitat on public lands Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation nee","Enhanced 22,823 acres, protected 1,577 acres and restored 211 acres of prairie. A total of 24,611 acres of prairie was restored, protected or enhanced.",,,,5646400,186600,,8.75,DNR,"State Government","This program will acquire and develop approximately 730, acres of new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lands. New WMA acquisition acre targets by LSOHC Sections will be consistent with the recommendations of The Citizens Advisory Committee report of 2002? Wildlife Management Area Acquisition The Next 50 Years. Additionally, this program will protect 275 acres of native prairie as state Scientific & Natural Areas (SNAs) and perpetual Native Prairie Bank (NPB) easements. This will provide habitat for rare species, Species in Greatest Conservation Need as identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) and provide habitat for other game and nongame wildlife species. All public SNA acquired through this project will be open to all forms of hunting and fishing. This program will also accelerate the restoration and enhancement of approximately 20,400 acres of native prairie vegetation on Wildlife Management Areas, Aquatic Management Areas, Scientific and Natural Areas, and State Forests. This will provide much needed wildlife habitat for a host of grassland and farmland species. Prairie restoration efforts will center on site preparation, seeding of local ecotype seed, post-seed management to assure success, and seed harvest of local ecotype seed for prairie restoration at other public land sites. Prairie enhancement efforts will center on prescribed burning, managing woody cover encroachment, and interseeding. Goat prairie enhancements are a distinct target in the Southeast Forests. There is a very significant unmet need for prescribed burning on public lands. We will hire a roving burn crew for 3 years. The crew will be fully equipped and self sufficient and will therefore be capable of burning an additional 7,000 acres per year. Fifty-percent of their time will be spent on burning (this is the entire spring and fall burn season). During the non-burn season the crew will complete 1,000 acres woody encroachment management annually (25%) on WMAs. The remaining 25% will be spent on other WMA habitat management activities. This work is all supplemental to the existing DNR burning and woody cover management programs ","The availability of public hunting lands does not meet the expectations of a growing Minnesota population. Due to the current recession, land prices have stabilized or declined and a short-term opportunity exists to purchase more value for our expenditures. The Citizens Advisory Committee on WMA acquisitions recommended due to long-term rising land costs and continued habitat loss, acquisition efforts should be accelerated to 21,000 acres per year for 10 years completing 30% of the 50 year goal of 702,200 acres. This objective has not been met due to inadequate funding. Supplementing our existing program with accelerated WMA acquisition will require additional temporary staff to acquire and develop new lands. Temperate grasslands are considered to be one of the most altered ecosystems on the earth. Native prairie and associated species have been targeted as critical habitats by the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS). Since 1987, MCBS has evaluated and mapped about 200,000 acres of remaining prairie in the state as compared to the nearly 18 million acres identified about 100 years ago based on the public land surveys. Only half of this remaining prairie habitat is currently under some form of permanent protection. Although Minnesota DNR has the training and know-how to restore high quality prairie vegetation, current funding is insufficient to meet all needs. Many sites on state lands are currently not being actively managed to realize full potential as plant communities or wildlife habitat. Re-establishing prairie on public lands requires periodic burning, inter-seeding grasslands with native species, and up to five years of post-seeding management and assessment. Some state-owned grasslands are ""problem"" sites consisting of monotypic fields of brome of low habitat value. Furthermore exotic and/or invasive plants are encroaching and woody plant encroachment are especially troublesome problems that must be addressed. Portions of newly acquired areas and state-owned marginal croplands also need to be seeded and treated. Use of high quality seed from established prairie sites to plant at other locations has proven to be highly cost-effective. ","We continue to use the Prairie Plan to guide our work in the western part of the state.  While we don't limit ourselves to the core areas from the Plan, core areas and native sites usually rise to the top when we are developing short-term priority lists such as which units to try to burn each spring.  Although Minnesota DNR has the training and know-how to restore and enhance high quality prairie vegetation, past funding was insufficient to meet all needs.  Often time, we'd just 'plant some grass'.  These funds have given us the ability to use much higher diversity seed mixes in our restoration work.  We aren't there yet, but we are getting much closer to restoring the full plant diversity to sites compared to what we were doing a few years ago.  That said, there is still much to learn in the area of seed harvest, seeding method, and post-seeding management.  In some cases we are buying local seed from vendors.  In other cases, we are contracting with neighbors to mechanically harvest seed from established prairies.  This is probably the most cost-effective way of collecting the volume of seed need to do larger restorations.  We are also getting better at using different seed mixes within a site.  A wetland margin should not have the same seed mix as a sandy hilltop.  Probably the most innovative and effective part of this request was the addition of a roving crew.  These crews were 100% additive to the work that was being done in the past.  They had the equipment, skills, and expertise, and were able to move around the entire region to do work that simply wasn't being done in the past.  They were able to do projects by themselves, team up with local DNR staff, and occasionally work with staff from USFWS or TNC to do larger projects such a large Rx fires that cover multiple ownerships.  The other major part we can report in this first full length (5 year) project is our work with contractors.  While DNR staff worked with some contractors in the past, with these funds we were able to scale up these projects.  Through trial and error in some cases we have also figured out who the best contractors are for different types of projects.  Habitat work was new to many contractors.  It sometimes takes significant amounts of time to supervise contractors to make sure they are doing what we need done in the way we need it done.  The more we work with these contractors, we learn their specialties and they become dialed in to what needs to be done and how to do it.  They are also making improvements as they learn.  This is making enhancement work more effective and efficient for both DNR staff and the contractors.  Many of the contractors are pleased to have this extra work, especially when it comes at a time of the year which is normally their 'down' time.  Contractors are telling us they are keeping busy, hiring more staff, and getting more work done as a direct result of OHF funds. ",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Mike,Tenney,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",None,55155,"(651) 259-5230",michael.tenney@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Wilkin","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-grassland-restoration-and-enhancement-program-dnr-lands,,,,
795,"Accelerated Forest Wildlife Habitat Program, Phase 1",2011,1791000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(d)","$1,791,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources for acceleration of agency programs to acquire, in fee, land for state forests and restore and enhance state forest habitat. A list of projects including proposed fee title acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b).",,"Protected in fee 397 acres and enhanced 7,586 of forests",,,,1791000,,,3.65,DNR,"State Government","This program will increase populations of a variety of game and non-game wildlife species by protecting and enhancing forest habitats on which wildlife depends. This program of on-the-ground forest conservation projects will amplify the wildlife value of forest communities on DNR administered forestlands. Our forest enhancement will treat 4,472 ac. These activities are not conducted as part of the DNR's commercial timber operations. Additionally, our program will acquire 404 acres of forestland that contributes to habitat complexes and other high priorities. Acquisitions focus on forestland for public hunting, and compatible outdoor uses. At a reduced level of funding, we are focusing on management activities that will maximize wildlife habitat outcomes, especially prescribed burning, hand release, and shearing/mowing. Our program will enhance oak and create a mix of young hardwood forest with more open meadow/brush lands to benefit grouse, elk, and deer. Forest opening creation/enhancement will increase nut and berry production, provide roosting/display areas, and create feeding areas for moose, deer, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and bear. Shearing of trees and brush in large open landscape priority areas will benefit sharp-tailed grouse. Shearing and mowing of hardwoods and brush in smaller patches will benefit woodcock and deer.Our program will benefit a number of nongame species, including yellow rails, sandhill cranes, northern harriers, bobolinks, and upland sandpipers. Activities that create/enhance forest openings will provide habitat for nongame species, including least chipmunks, northern flickers, coopers hawks, and song sparrows. The less intensive timber management in our program will help protect rare native plant communities and a number of nongame species through retention and enhancement of plant species diversity and structure.","Narrative Forests face a formidable array of challenges: fragmentation, invasive species, climate change, disease, and changes in forest-based economics and recreation. While Minnesota's 16.2 million ac of forest are diverse, the acreage and composition of forests have changed significantly. The forest acreage is about half of what it was (31.5 million ac) in the mid 1800s. Just over half of the forestland in Minnesota is publicly owned; the State of Minnesota administers about 24%. Minnesota's forests help maintain the state's environmental and economic health. They are habitat for fish and wildlife, and a source of biodiversity, clean water, watershed protection, carbon sequestration, recreational opportunities, and many other benefits. Habitat loss and degradation are identified as the primary challenge facing wildlife. Almost one-third of the state's 292 Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) inhabit forests. The management objectives in this program parallel the forest management options outlined in Minnesota's State Wildlife Action Plan, Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare (Tomorrow's Habitat Plan). Implementation of these objectives in key habitats identified in the Plan will maintain and enhance native forest communities supporting game and non-game wildlife populations. Tomorrow's Habitat Plan also calls for the purchase and protection of key habitats as another tool to address the conservation needs of these species. Protecting forests threatened by fragmentation or development provide important opportunities for collaborative conservation of larger scale areas of habitat. Restoration of newly acquired state forestlands is essential to assure that sites in state ownership are improved to increase or retain their value as wildlife habitat. The availability of public hunting lands does not meet the expectations of a growing Minnesota population. Due to the current recession, land prices have stabilized or declined and a short-term opportunity exists to purchase more value for our expenditures. Broad goals for this program are provided through the Subsection Forest Resources Management Planning process which does include a public participation process. No opposition is anticipated. County board approval is required for all acquisitions. Program managers may add, delete, and substitute projects on this parcel list based upon need, readiness, cost, opportunity, and/or urgency so long as the substitute parcel/project forwards the constitutional objectives of this program in the Project Scope table of this accomplishment plan. The final accomplishment plan report will include the final project parcel list.","Forests face a formidable array of challenges:  fragmentation, invasive species, climate change, disease, and changes in forest-based economics and recreation.  While Minnesota’s 16.2 million ac of forest are diverse, the acreage and composition of forests have changed significantly.  The forest acreage is about half of what it was (31.5 million ac) in the mid 1800s.  Just over half of the forestland in Minnesota is publicly owned; the State of Minnesota administers about 24%.  Minnesota’s forests help maintain the state’s environmental and economic health.  They are habitat for fish and wildlife, and a source of biodiversity, clean water, watershed protection, carbon sequestration, recreational opportunities, and many other benefits.  Habitat loss and degradation are identified as the primary challenge facing wildlife.  Almost one-third of the state’s 292 Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) inhabit forests.  The management objectives in this program parallel the forest management options outlined in Minnesota’s State Wildlife Action Plan, Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare (Tomorrow’s Habitat Plan).  Implementation of these objectives in key habitats identified in the Plan will maintain and enhance native forest communities supporting game and non-game wildlife populations.  Tomorrow's Habitat Plan also calls for the purchase and protection of key habitats as another tool to address the conservation needs of these species.Protecting forests threatened by fragmentation or development provides important opportunities for collaborative conservation of larger scale areas of habitat.  Restoration of newly acquired state forestlands is essential to assure that sites in state ownership are improved to increase or retain their value as wildlife habitat.  The availability of public hunting lands does not meet the expectations of a growing Minnesota population.  Due to the current recession, land prices have stabilized or declined and a short-term opportunity exists to purchase more value for our expenditures.  Broad goals for this program are provided through the Subsection Forest Resources Management Planning process which includes a public participation process.  No opposition was anticipated.  County board approval was required for all acquisitions.Program managers were permitted to add, delete, and substitute projects on the parcel list based upon need, readiness, cost, opportunity, and/or urgency so long as the substitute parcel/project forwarded the constitutional objectives of this program in the Project Scope table of the accomplishment plan.  This final report includes the final project parcel list.",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cynthia,Osmundson,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",,55155,"(651) 259-5169",bob.welsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Benton, Cass, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Pine, Rice, Roseau, St. Louis, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-forest-wildlife-habitat-program,,,,
797,"Accelerated Shallow Lake and Wetland Enhancement and Restoration Program, Phase 2",2011,6505000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$6,505,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources to assess, enhance, and restore shallow lake and wetland habitats, to acquire land in fee or through permanent conservation easements for shallow lake program restoration, and to provide stewardship for acquired easements in cooperation with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. of this appropriation, $1,463,000 is for the Department of Natural Resources agency program acceleration and $5,042,000 is for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. A list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of land acquisitions, restoration projects, and enhancement projects, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The commissioner of natural resources must agree in writing to each acquisition, restoration project, and enhancement project. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b)",,"7603 acres",,,,6149500,355500,,,"Ducks Unlimited and DNR","State Government","This programmatic partnership between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) will accelerate enhancement, restoration, and protection of shallow lakes and wetlands important to waterfowl. This partnership will assess, design, and implement shallow lake and wetland enhancement, restoration, and protection projects to address the most important wetland issues facing waterfowl and other wetland wildlife in Minnesota. Every statewide conservation plan recognizes the need for improving and protecting Minnesota's shallow lakes and wetlands for wildlife habitat. The MN DNR Duck Recovery Plan calls for the enhancement and active management of 1,800 shallow lakes while adding 64,000 wetlands to Minnesota's landscape. DU,s Living Lakes conservation initiative supports this plan with a goal of improving 300 shallow lakes in Minnesota. DNR and DU will accelerate partnership efforts to enhance, restore, and protect shallow lakes and wetlands through increased assessment and engineering plus funding for water structure construction and land control. Enhancing and properly managing shallow lakes and wetlands will involve three components: assessment and feasibility analysis (Pre-design), engineering survey, design, review, easements and permits (Design), and ultimately water structure installation (Construction). DU will also work with private landowners to permanently protect lands adjacent to shallow lakes through purchase of lands in and adjacent to large drained basins in fee-title to allow for restoration and/or through permanent conservation easements (Protection). In total, DNR and DU will conduct 200 assessments, work on developing 50 new projects including engineering designs, restore 63 acres, structurally enhance 7,172 acres, and protect 750 acres in fee-title. In the process, DNR may purchase small easements for water flowage and/or water control structure placement, and DU may purchase permanent conservation easements on shallow lake shoreline if needed and grant funding is available. ","An estimated 90% of Minnesota's prairie wetlands have been lost, and those that remain are often larger basins that were more difficult to drain. Throughout the state, these shallow lakes and large wetlands provide critical habitat for wetland wildlife production and migration, especially for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent birds. High quality shallow lakes and wetlands have clear water and abundant rooted aquatic vegetation. Emergent aquatic plants such as rushes and wild rice provide protective cover from weather and predators and over-water nesting habitat, while submerged plants provide food in the form of seeds and tubers and critical habitat for aquatic invertebrates. An abundance of aquatic invertebrates such as insects, amphipods, and snails are critical for breeding ducks and for duckling growth and survival. Protein and carbohydrates from seeds and tubers are critical foods during both spring and fall migration. Seasonally flooded wetlands often fill these needs for shorebirds and dabbling ducks, particularly during spring. However, it is typically the larger, more permanent wetlands and shallow lakes that are important to diving ducks in spring and provide the most important fall habitat for all waterfowl. However, the quality of shallow lakes and wetlands providing wildlife habitat has declined markedly due to landscape drainage and intensive agricultural land use, shoreline development, increased runoff carrying sediment and nutrients, and invasive plant and fish species. Invasive fish, such as bullheads, carp, and fathead minnows reduce the invertebrates and aquatic plants necessary for quality habitat. Highly altered landscape hydrology now allows these invasive fish to access and sustain populations in most of our remaining wetlands. The worst damage has occurred within the prairie and transition portions of the state where conversion of habitat to other uses has degraded the watersheds of shallow lakes and associated wetlands. Restoration of wetland and grassland complexes restores habitat and reduces excessive runoff that can improve water quality. However, in-basin management is also needed to switch turbid shallow lakes back to their preferred clear water state. While watershed improvements benefit shallow lakes and wetlands, and both regulatory and voluntary programs to minimize and mitigate watershed degradation are ongoing by many conservation agencies, watershed work alone will not often switch turbid lakes to clear lakes and improve waterfowl habitat in them. It is only through active water level management that simulates periodic droughts and stimulates aquatic plant growth combined with the removal of invasive fish that the quality of this important aquatic habitat can be rejuvenated and sustained into the future. Similar to the effects of periodic fires in upland prairie systems, temporary droughts in wetlands are essential to maintaining wetland productivity and to rejuvenating turbid shallow lakes. Water level variation drives wetland ecology, and has long been a well-established, science-based wetland management technique employed throughout the world. This programmatic partnership between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) will accelerate enhancement, restoration, and protection of shallow lakes and wetlands important to waterfowl. This partnership will assess, design, and implement shallow lake and wetland enhancement, restoration, and protection projects to address the most important wetland issues facing waterfowl and other wetland wildlife in Minnesota. Central to our work will be the feasibility analysis, design, and installation of water control structures, pumps, and fish barriers that will provide state and federal conservation agency land managers with the ability to conduct temporary water level draw-downs that simulate the natural hydrologic regimes that drive wetland ecology. All projects will be constructed on public land or land under permanent easement by state or federal agencies, and all projects will be managed by Minnesota DNR field staff or by field staff of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Other agencies and tribal interests will be consulted and queried for input as projects are assessed, designed, and implemented. This proposal is based on the best available shallow lake and wetland management science coupled with over four decades of experience by Minnesota DNR and over two decades of wetland engineering expertise by DU. Specifically, at least 200 shallow lakes and wetlands will be assessed for their current condition and feasibility for needed improvement as determined by DNR and DU field staff. Meanwhile DNR and DU biologists and engineers will work on 50 shallow lake and wetland design projects to review and finalize engineering plans, obtain legal land rights and/or legal wildlife lake designation, obtain landowner and public support, and secure all necessary permits and approvals for future project implementation. DNR will develop shallow lake management plans with DU assistance and input. Landowner outreach will be conducted and public meetings held when needed to review, revise, and fully develop wetland structure projects for implementation, including wildlife lake designation public informational meetings and formal hearings. Finally, several wetland restoration projects will be implemented to restore 63 wetland acres, and 16 structural shallow lake and wetland enhancement projects will be constructed to allow managers to enhance over 7,000 wetland acres. To make future restoration of drained wetlands and shallow lakes legally feasible, DU will attempt to purchase 750 acres of land in fee-title in and adjacent to a drained shallow lake basin from willing private landowners (grant funds will not be used to purchase land from watershed districts or public agencies as per direction received from the Council). The land will eventually be transferred to the Minnesota DNR or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Initial contacts with landowners and local governmental representatives have been favorable to preliminary land proposals, and county board approval will be sought before any land acquired is transferred to Minnesota DNR or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. DNR may purchase easements for water flowage and/or structure placement rights, if needed. Also, to protect managed shallow lakes subject to development, DU may also work with private landowners to explore opportunities for conservation easements, and may purchase or obtain donated permanent conservation easements that will be held and monitored in perpetuity by DU. Finally, DU will use grant funds over three years to coordinate and administer this grant. Budget reallocations up to 10% do not require an amendment to the Accomplishment Plan. ","This grant was a programmatic partnership between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) to accelerate enhancement, restoration, and protection of shallow lakes and wetlands important to waterfowl.  In partnership, DU and DNR assessed shallow lake conditions through the Minnesota DNR Section of Wildlife Shallow Lakes Program, and designed and implemented shallow lake and wetland enhancement and restoration projects using water level control structures and other means.  DU also implemented land protection projects via fee-title land acquisitions to improve and buffer wetland habitats used by waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife in Minnesota. Overall, DU and DNR completed 26 project affecting 7,603 acres.  These included three wetland restoration projects restoring 97 acres, 18 shallow lake enhancement projects enhancing 7,154 wetland acres, and five fee-title land acquisition projects protecting 352 acres.  DNR also completed 317 shallow lake assessment surveys to document current ecological conditions and help justify future shallow lake enhancement projects, while DU staff worked on 50 new shallow lake engineering enhancement projects to design water control structures for state DNR Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), public waters, and wetlands on federal lands managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Financially, DU and DNR spent $6,439,871 of the $6,505,000 appropriated for this project.  DU spent the entire $5,042,000 portion appropriated to Ducks Unlimited while providing $1,205,381 in non-state financial leverage for a total expense of $6,247,381.  This non-state leverage provided by DU far surpassed the minimal leverage pledged, and was comprised of a combination of private funds donated to DU from individuals, foundations, and corporations, and federal grants such as the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).  Meanwhile, Minnesota DNR spent $$1,397,871 of the $1,463,000 appropriated to DNR, leaving $65,129 unspent to be returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund.  Although we fell short of our 750-acre land protection via fee-title acquisition goal, we exceeded all other original accomplishment plan goals of 200 shallow lake assessments, engineering work on 50 new enhancement projects, restoration of 63 wetland acres, and enhancement of 7,132 shallow lake wetland acres. The shortfall in total acres acquired was due to sharply rising cropland prices during this grant period, and uncooperative landowners in the drained Moonshine Lake basin in Big Stone County that made acquisition of those lands not feasible as previously planned.  The primary landowner there refused to sell his land for appraised fair market value, and DU did not anticipate the spike in agricultural land prices that made acquiring an equal number of acres elsewhere impossible.  Nonetheless, DU did acquire five smaller parcels totaling 352 acres in the Prairie Section, including 100 acres of wetlands and 252 acres of uplands.  These parcels have been transferred to the Minnesota DNR for inclusion into the state WMA system for long-term habitat management and public outdoor recreational use.Importantly, DU and DNR wetland projects were highly successful and surpassed our acreage goals.  DU and DNR completed three wetland restoration projects, one by DNR on Pelican Lake WMA in Wright County that restored hydrology to 25 wetland acres in the Metro Section, and two others by DU that involved restoring wetland hydrology to 45 acres on Fenmont WMA in Nobles County and 27 acres o Four Corners WMA in Martin County in the Prairie Section.  Moreover, DU and DNR each completed nine additional shallow lake and wetland enhancement projects that improved wetland ecological condition and management capability, for a total of 18 projects that enhanced 7,154 wetland acres in Prairie, Transition, and Metro Sections.  These were mostly structural enhancement projects where DU and DNR engineering installed water control structures to allow for temporary water level draw-downs to enhance the aquatic ecology of managed wetlands on state and federal areas (including four Waterfowl Production Areas).  Most of the acres enhanced were located on the Roseau state WMA, where DNR renovated an important dike used to control water levels in a large wetland. Elsewhere, DNR seeded wild rice into 40 acres of wetlands and shallow lakes in Wright and Stearns Counties in Metro, Transition, and Prairie Sections.All DU and DNR wetland restoration and shallow lake enhancement projects were in public waters or in basins on state DNR or federal land where DNR or the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will manage and maintain them for both wildlife habitat and public benefit.  All lands acquired by DU were transferred to the Minnesota DNR for long-term wildlife habitat management and pubic outdoor recreational use.",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,3207629916,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Freeborn, Grant, Isanti, Kittson, Le Sueur, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Polk, Pope, Rice, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Stevens","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lake-and-wetland-enhancement-and-restoration-program,,,,
805,"Accelerated Aquatic Management Area Acquisition, Phase II",2011,3416000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$3,416,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate land acquisition by fee title and easements to be added to the state aquatic management area system as defined in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 86A, and to restore and enhance stream habitat and lake habitat. Land acquired in fee must remain open to hunting and fishing, consistent with the capacity of the land, during the open season, as determined in writing by the commissioner of natural resources. A list of proposed fee title and easement acquisitions, stream habitat restorations and enhancements, and lake habitat restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 18 acres, protected 286 acres and enhanced 242 acres of stream habitat.",,,,3416000,,,,DNR,"State Government","This program uses a multi-programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement for lakes, trout streams, and rivers across Minnesota. We propose to: i) protect 7.8 miles of shoreline on lakes, rivers and trout streams; ii) effect structural repairs to 2 lake outlet control structures that will integrate fish passage; iii) restore and enhance river and stream functions that will benefit over 50.5 river miles; and iv) enhance 1.4 miles of shoreline habitat on publicly-owned lakeshore. The strategic approach and priority resources targeted in this proposal are supported by a number of internal and external conservation planning documents. The DNR will implement the objectives of this proposal through established and highly successful programs each having strong stakeholder support including: Aquatic Management Area Program, Shoreland Habitat Restoration Program, Stream Habitat Program, and Coldwater Streams Program.","What is the problem to be addressed? Minnesota's aquatic habitats have been degraded or threatened by a century or more of land, hydrology, and human settlement related alterations. The consequences to aquatic species have been reduced habitats for essential life history stages, lack of access to traditional spawning areas, and fragmentation of formerly continuous habitat that served as corridors to facilitate seasonal movements. Geographically, aquatic habitats are in various states of quality and experiencing differing levels of environmental stress with a general pattern of healthy habitats under low stress in the northeast and less healthy habitats under high stress in the southern and western portions of the state (see Figure H-15 in the State Conservation and Preservation Plan). But even within this generalized pattern there are many notable exceptions ? aquatic habitats exhibiting declining quality under high environmental stress in the northeast, and moderate to high quality habitats within high environmental stress landscapes to the west and south. This provides a meaningful framework for providing habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement through DNR's diverse habitat programs infrastructure. How will this directly relate to restoring, protecting, or enhancing habitat? Why will this strategy work? Acquisition of priority habitats provides permanent protection backed by state and federal laws. The AMA designation unit within the Outdoor Recreation System was established by the Legislature in 1992 and has strong support from conservation groups and anglers. The AMA Program currently has an inventory of 830 miles of shoreline in over 330 AMAs, which provide permanent protection of critical riparian habitats, perpetuate fish and wildlife populations, safeguard water quality, and offer public recreational opportunities as an important additional benefit. Providing fish passage over in-stream barriers such as low-head dams and culverts by backfilling with rock reconnects fish and other aquatic species to upstream habitats essential for spawning, juvenile life stages, and overall abundance and genetic diversity of aquatic species. Stream restoration projects reconstruct the stream's natural pattern, profile, and dimension. Natural stream design favors hydrologic conditions that do not degrade the stream bank and bed and provides a diversity of microhabitats that are more favorable to fish and other aquatic species. Channel restoration, dam modification, and shoreline enhancement work is based on proven methods and DNR experience with multiple projects. The DNR has worked on large-scale river and stream restoration projects since 1998 and has completed or assisted in design elements of over 100 stream projects addressing restoration, fish passage, dam removal and dam modification to rapids. These are significant and durable accomplishments benefiting aquatic habitat. As examples of these successful strategies, DNR has conducted large-scale projects to restore the Whitewater River to its original channel; reconnected nearly the entire Minnesota portions of the Red River by direct dam removal or modification leaving only a few dams presently remaining that impede fish movements (primarily lake sturgeon); and enhanced 21 miles of shoreline on lakes across the state including many challenging high erosion sites. Also projects address other key components of a stream: wildlife and fish habitat, water quality, connectivity to the floodplain and upstream reaches, and hydrology. By drawing on the accumulated scientific knowledge on all components of the stream DNR strives to deliver the best possible restoration projects using the best science available. The DNR has conducted shoreline enhancement projects for over 10 years and during that time the program has grown in scope and popularity. The annual number of shoreland restoration projects completed has increased from 23 in 2002 to 60 in 2009. At the end of the L-SOHC grant period, 1.6 miles of public shoreline including AMAs and other state, county, township, and municipal lands will be enhanced to provide erosion protection, habitat diversity for multiple species of fish and wildlife (including game species and SGCNs), and enhanced aesthetics. Native plants and natural materials will be utilized to increase habitat complexity, provide protective cover, stabilize shorelines, and firmly anchor soils. Project habitat benefits will continue to accrue beyond the term of this grant as project sites mature and the shoreline assumes a more natural character. Describe the nature and extent of any partnerships in this project, stakeholder and public participation processes associated with the project and any anticipated support or opposition to the project. The AMA Acquisition Planning Committee developed an acquisition plan in 2007 that recommended purchasing an additional 2,595 miles of riparian lands over 25 years to meet the habitat protection needs of a rapidly changing Minnesota. This stakeholder-developed plan guides DNR's AMA program implementation. Restoration and enhancement elements of this project are linked to various landscape or system-specific management plans (e.g., Lake Superior Management Plan) that have been developed through extensive internal and external coordination. These elements represent shared priorities with multiple partners and stakeholders. For land acquisitions, indicate local government support and approval Township and County support are usually obtained as part of the acquisition process. County Boards are typically notified after AMA parcels have been optioned and consistent with DNR policy.","We completed six fish passage projects, benefiting 1,311 acres of habitat that will now be accessible to migrating fish and mussels. These projects were modifications to dams that will allow fish to bypass these former barriers. One fish passage project on Chester Creek planned for this appropriation was not completed due to delays in contracting for construction by our project partner, the city of Duluth. They have been very busy contracting stream projects due to the flood of 2012, and this unexpected development kept us from completing the project on time. A design for the project was paid for with this appropriation. The project will be built in 2016 using flood damage money from the State of Minnesota.An instream habitat project was completed on West Beaver Creek. The project narrowed the stream channel to improve instream habitat and better transport fine sediment. Instream habitat was also enhanced, and bank stability improved to reduce erosion.Riparian habitat was enhanced at fourteen coldwater streams and two warmwater streams. These projects will enhance native prairie plants that will improve bank stability and instream cover. Prairie species also encourage narrow and deep stream channels that better move fine sediment, improving habitat for fish and invertebrates. Habitat practices included brush removal, prescribed burns, control of invasive plants, and planting of native species.Lake riparian habitat was enhanced at nine locations. These projects were done cooperatively through grants to local organizations. Mowed turf grass was replaced with native plants with deep roots that are better at stabilizing the shoreline and provide habitat for species such as frogs and other aquatic animals. These parcels are also open to public fishing.We permanently protected lakeshore habitat at eight locations, covering 276 acres. These parcels will protect intact lake shoreline that has been shown to be critical to fish reproduction, and to preventing shoreland erosion. We also protected one parcel on a trout stream through a conservation easement. This will protect coldwater conditions and habitat in the stream through the preservation of riparian vegetation. This parcel will also be open to public fishing.We fell short of our planned output acreage for this appropriation due to a number of factors. First, our protection acreage can vary depending on the relative amount of upland land that is purchased with adjoining waterfront. Sometimes parcels are a narrow strip of lakeshore, while at other times a parcel may be quite deep and have considerable upland that is purchased. For this appropriation, our acquisitions leaned toward primarily waterfront land resulting in a shortfall of 98 acres. Second, when this accomplishment plan was written we planned to be able to account for benefitted upstream acres for fish passage projects. During a plan amendment for a different appropriation we were given direction by the council that we should only count footprint acres for these types of projects. We did not go back and do plan amendments for other appropriations to reflect this guidance, but did follow that direction in our reporting. As a result we reported 1260 acres less than was planned. Third, our trout stream riparian enhancement work over-estimated the amount that we could complete, resulting in a shortfall of 424 acres. The work for this part of the appropriation was completed during the last 6 months that the money was available, preventing a plan amendment to reflect the change in acreage output. We will know better in the future how to estimate acres for this type of work. The fourth reason for our shortfall was an amendment from a fish passage project on the Mississippi River at Little Falls to a channel restoration project on the Buffalo River. As previously mentioned, when the plan was written we expected to report the full benefitted acreage for the fish passage project. When we amended to plan to spend that money on the Buffalo River, there was no corresponding change to our planned output acres as reflected in table 1. This was not changed mainly because the original version of ML2010 accomplishment plan does not include a “Table 1” as shown in the online version. Instead there are a series of less organized tables that allow for a more narrative description of the work. The resulting shortfall in acres from this change was 564 acres.In total, these differences from the accomplishment plan account for 2346 acres, which would explain the difference between the original plan and what we have reported for output. We have learned several lessons regarding output acres since this early appropriation. We will work hard to have our outputs better match the accomplishment plan in future reporting.",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Michael,Duval,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","Saint Paul",,55155,"(218) 833-8612",michael.duval@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Murray, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Wadena","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-aquatic-management-area-acquisition,,,,
9803,"Accelerated Prairie Restoration and Enhancement on DNR Lands, Phase 4",2013,4300000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(h)","$4,300,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, and land under native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 123 acres and enhanced 59,373 acres of prairie ",,,"n/a ",4282900,105100,,14,DNR,"State Government","The table below provides a short summary of the acres and sites accomplished. We enhanced or restored 59,495 acres in 458 separate habitat projects.Project Type # Sites # AcresFencing for conserv grazing 6 721grassland conversion 33 1,124Invasive Species Control 43 1,599mowing 3 104Prescribed burn 214 48,368Restoration 13 123Woody Removal 146 7,457",,"In the table above, grassland conversion is generally converting old brome or early low diversity CRP-like plantings (grass only) to a diverse native grass and forb mix. These projects are good examples of the benefits of OHF. Low diversity grasslands provide some habitat for wildlife. These funds allow us to enhance and improve these habitats, going above and beyond what we could do without these funds. By far our most effective management tool is prescribed fire and we were able to burn over 48,000 acres, just over 75 square miles, with these funds.Our acre estimate is probably a low number, especially for woody removal. Trees in grasslands affect both the immediate area as well as the surrounding area. Generally we remove trees to increase nest success in the surrounding areas. While we may only record one acre of tree removal, we’re enhancing nest success for an entire WMA.This was the fourth appropriation for the DNR's programmatic Grassland Enhancement efforts. The primary focus for the Wildlife Section of this appropriation was the use of two Roving Crews, in Region One (located in Polk County) and Region 3 (located in Dakota County). Roving Crews are self-contained habitat enhancement programs. One hundred percent of their time is dedicated to habitat enhancement. In addition, we worked with local contractors to do additional habitat work on WMAs and SNAs.Division of Ecological and Water Resource staff funded on this appropriation did a variety of tasks, including writing contracts for woody removal projects and prescribed burns, firebreak installation, prescribed burn planning and execution, prairie reconstruction, and smaller invasive removal projects. CCM crews were contracted for many projects to add additional abilities. Specifically noteworthy, southern region EWR hires a CCM crew for several weeks in the spring each year to build support into the DNR burn crew (there would not be enough staff for a crew without CCM).In addition to these data, we also provide the following narratives showing the outputs and outcomes of several of the projects on the parcel list.The Cuka WMA project involved the removal of scattered invasive volunteer trees from 130 acres of native and restored prairie. A DNR survey on June 11, 2013 revealed the presence of at least 508 individual clusters of Small White Lady Slipper orchids. The orchid is abundant on Cuka WMA and this tree removal was management that is a direct positive for the preservation of this species. The removal of predator perches and den trees was one objective that appears to have been successfully met based upon the pheasant production that has been observed on this unit in recent years. One hunter has harvested a 2 bird limit on every pheasant opener for the last four years.A large portion of Benson WMA was already a quality restored grassland and wetland complex when acquired, but had thousands of trees covering the WMA. Without treatment, the site would have soon lost its open nature and grassland wildlife. The site includes a very high quality remnant prairie that we use to harvest local ecotype seed for nearby WMA restorations.Two Rivers Aspen Parkland SNA is a 1400 acre high quality brush prairie that was being invaded by aspen. This transition can be devastating to many wildlife species, particularly sharp tailed grouse as they tend to abandon these areas once they transition. After the prescribed burn and woody removal projects, there was a significant increase in sharp tailed grouse observations.Sweetwater WMA has two tracts totaling 430 acres. These tracts are part of a contiguous complex of public lands, including roughly 1,000 acres of Waterfowl Production Areas and 500 acres of WMA in the heart of Lac qui Parle County – an area with a rich history of waterfowl and upland bird hunting. The tree removal work on Sweetwater WMA compliments ongoing habitat acquisitions, restorations and enhancements being done in this area through partnerships among USFWS, MNDNR, TNC, PF and DU.Cooperative Farming Agreement fields totaling nineteen acres on four WMAs in the south Metro were retired. The fields were planted to a diverse mix native grasses and forbs. This will benefit pollinators as well as providing additional nesting cover. These WMAs are relatively close to the Metro Area, proving both wildlife habitat as well as hunting and other recreational opportunities for Twin Cities residents.Because this is a programmatic appropriation, it’s difficult to assign a dollar amount to a specific project. Because of this and the large number of projects, we simply assigned dollars to projects proportional to acres completed in that project. In the same way, we proportionally assigned dollars to personnel based on FTEs.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Meeker, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Roseau, Statewide, Stearns, Stevens, Traverse, Washington, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-restoration-and-enhancement-dnr-lands-phase-4,,,,
2546,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Restoration and Enhancement , Phase 3",2012,936000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(b)","$936,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to develop engineering designs for shallow lakes and wetlands and restore and enhance shallow lakes.",,"Enhanced 7,262 acres of Wetlands",,,,808800,11800,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Water control structures and dikes were designed and constructed on six Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in the counties of Becker, Clearwater, Itasca, Lincoln, Roseau, and Yellow Medicine. Dike work at Roseau River WMA protects and enhances 3200 acres of wetlands wetlands in Pool 2 of the WMA. Roseau River WMA has 10 large water control structures, seven moist soil cells, and four large pools covering 11,800 acres. Cells for a moist soil unit were constructed at Lac Qui Parle WMA in Lac Qui Parle County. Engineering design work was initiated at Staples WMA in Todd County, but as is our policy for 'design-only' projects, no acres will be claimed until construction is initiated and completed in a future OHF grant.",,"Minnesota DNR wetland and shallow lake projects are identified by area wildlife managers and shallow lake specialists. Project identification often comes from either failing wetland infrastructure or shallow lake assessments. Potential projects are submitted by area wildlife managers into a project database with subsequent regional and central office review. Priority projects are selected based on available funding. Project survey, engineering design work, contract bid documents, and construction oversight are provided by regional DNR engineering staff. Needed permits are obtained by area wildlife or shallow lakes staff. Completed projects provide habitat for wetland dependent species, especially for all stages of waterfowl life needs - spring and fall migration, breeding, and brood rearing. The completed projects additionally provide the benefits that result from managed and enhanced wetlands: hunting locations, clean water, floodwater retention, etc.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd.","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651 259-5227",ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Clearwater, Itasca, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Roseau, Todd, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-3,,,,
2548,"Accelerated Aquatic Management Area Habitat Program, Phase 3",2012,6500000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$6,500,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed acquisitions and stream and lake habitat restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan.",,"Protect in fee 504 acres, easement 585 acres and Restore/Enhance 537 acres of Habitats",,752500,"value/cash donation",6464000,34900,,1.5,"MN DNR","State Government","We protected 22.3 miles of trout streams and 1.3 miles of lakeshore via easements (585 acres in total), and 7.4 miles (504 acres) of lakeshore through fee-title purchase. We enhanced shoreline habitat on 524 acres of riparian land, and instream habitat on 3.1 miles of trout streams and 0.5 miles of warmwater rivers. ",,"Final Report: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2012/accomp_plan/5a.pdf Protection of streams through conservation easements was enabled by the hiring of two easement specialists to work on acquisition. One position was funded through OHF, while the other leveraged funds from a Great Lakes Restoration grant. These positions contacted riparian landowners in targeted locations we prioritized for additional easement protection. We chose to target streams with high-quality habitat and fish populations, and along those streams we prioritized parcels that were adjacent to existing easements or protected public land, as well as landowners who owned parcels with longer lengths of stream. We also prioritized parcels with important features such as springs that are important to maintaining the cold water required by trout. All easements also needed to be accessible to the angling public, either from a public road, adjacent easement, or access path. Contacts with landowners were very fruitful; we found more potential parcels that we had money available for easements. This allowed us to prioritize the best parcels for easement purchase based on our criteria, but also created a list of potential parcels for acquisition using other funding sources, including OHF rounds from future years. We protected a total of 21.3 miles of trout streams using easements. One lakeshore parcel was also protected via conservation easement using this appropriation. The landowners (a scout camp) wanted the parcel protected, but also wanted to continue their passive use of the parcel. A conservation easement was a better tool than fee title acquisition in this case, which allowed us to protect 200 acres along 1.3 miles of lakeshore. The total amount of lake and stream shore acres protected by easements was just short of our goal (585 vs. 609), but we believe in the case of lake and stream riparian protection the length of shoreline is the more important measure. Fee title acquisition protected a total of 7.4 miles of lakeshore (504 acres) under this appropriation. We selected parcels for acquisition where the ratio of lakeshore to total acres was high in order to maximize riparian area protected, and where we protected critical and sensitive habitat such as emergent vegetation and natural shorelines that are critical for aquatic fish and wildlife. We were able to exceed our goal for acres protected in fee (504 vs. 427), in part due to over $550,000 in landowner donations of value that leveraged OHF money. We completed four stream habitat projects: two were on trout streams (Eagle and Rush Creeks), and two were on a warmwater rivers (Buffalo and Pomme de Terre Rivers). Eagle Creek had been degraded by years of cattle grazing, along with numerous beaver dams that had created a wide, shallow stream uninhabited by trout, unlike downstream reaches with better habitat. Using a combination of coir logs, rootwads and other woody debris, and grading and revegetating of the streambanks, the stream was narrowed to less than half of its former width. This created a much deeper stream channel with better habitat for fish, as well as the ability for the stream to better move the over-abundance of sand that comprised the stream bottom. Trout are now found in the restored half-mile of stream. The local watershed district contributed matching funds that helped to complete the project. Rush Creek habitat work has enhanced 2.5 miles of this trout stream. Steep eroding banks have been graded back, creating a floodplain that reduces the erosive energy of the stream during high water. Habitat structures of wood and rock have been placed in strategic locations on outside bends, providing stability to streambanks as well as cover for fish. All riparian areas have been seeded with a native mix of deep-rooted prairie grasses and forbs, providing enhanced stability for streambanks and habitat for terrestrial wildlife. Restoration of a reach of the Buffalo River was done on property owned by the City of Hawley. A formerly straightened reach of the river, the stream had eroding banks and lacked diverse depths, velocities, and cover required by most fish species. 2,700 feet of new meandering stream channel was constructed to restore the stream to a more natural condition, and outside bends were stabilized with woody material buried into the banks which not only provides stability while planted native vegetation becomes established, but also provides habitat for fish and aquatic insects. Enhancement work on the Pomme de Terre River was done on a relatively small area, but was critical to habitat in that reach. Due to bank erosion, the stream was in the process of cutting around a riffle that controls the grade of the streambed in that reach. That could have eventually lead to a downcutting of the stream channel that would have sent tons of sediment downstream. Instead, the streambank was stabilized using rootwads, and additional gravel and cobbles were added to the riffle to enhance its stability, as well as local habitat.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5205,brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Redwood, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Swift, Wabasha, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-aquatic-management-area-habitat-program-phase-3,,,,
23902,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement Phase VI",2015,877700,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(e)","$1,050,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes statewide. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Enhanced 19,365 acres. ",,,,820100,86500,,,DNR,"State Government","Many of Minnesota's wetlands have been lost and the remainder degraded.  Recent tiling and ditching have accelerated this situation.  Through this program, shallow lakes and wetlands were designed, constructed, and intensively managed to benefit wetland wildlife and Minnesota residents.  Habitat accomplishments from this proposal have enhanced 19,365 acres of wetlands and shallow lakes to benefit waterfowl and wetland wildlife.  Work was accomplish through constructed infrastructure, cattail control, and a significant prescribed wetland burn. ",,"Approximately 30 species of waterfowl are regular migrants through Minnesota. More than a dozen breed and nest in Minnesota. While each of these species has its own particular habitat needs the common bond is a dependence on wetland habitat for survival. Meeting the needs of these waterfowl requires a complex of wetland sizes and types ranging from temporary and seasonal wetlands to large permanent shallow lakes.  Habitat work accomplished with this OHF appropriation contributes to the needs of these waterfowl and other wetland-associated wildlife. Five wetland/shallow lake infrastructure projects were designed and completed (Carlos Avery WMA, Anoka County; Joe River WMA, Kittson County; Cornish Flowage, Aitkin County; Mille Lacs WMA, Mille Lacs County; and Dry Sand WMA, Cass County).  These projects improved or replaced dikes and water level control structures.  These projects enhanced 3,079 acres of wetland habitat.  In addition to these design and construct projects, another four projects were design only.  Because of the complexity of many shallow lake and wetland infrastructure projects, we sometimes begin by bringing in engineers to survey and design potential projects.  We can use this initial information to develop cost estimates, obtain permits, and determine if and when to move ahead with construction.  Because design-only projects do not entail construction, no acres are claimed for these projects, as is consistent with our past reports. These four design-only projects were at Spohn WMA, Quistorff WMA, Aurzada WMA, and Ruff-Nik WMA, all in Todd County. 6,068 acres of invasive cattails were sprayed statewide.  This work was done in both 2015 and 2018.  The work in 2015 was done using private contractors, but in 2018 we were able to do the work using a state-owned helicopter outfitted with an OHF-funded spray unit and using the OHF-funded Roving Habitat Crews as ground support personnel. The acreage of cattails sprayed includes 13.3 acres of a new invasive grass that was discovered at McCarthy Lake WMA.  We were able to effectively deal with this potential threat thanks to the equipment and personnel we now have available.  While aerial spraying of monotypic stands of cattails can't resolve the problem statewide due to the extent of their coverage, property managers are excited to have aerial spraying as a means to improve wetland habitat at select sites.   Finally, a major prescribed wetland burn was funded out of this appropriation which enhanced 10,200 acres.  This was one of the largest prescribed burns ever done in Minnesota.  The effectiveness of this burn and it's relatively low cost have property managers considering future large wetland burns. In total, 19,365 wetland acres were enhanced by this appropriation, well above the Accomplishment Plan goal. ",2014-07-01,2019-10-31,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"MN DNR Div. of Fish and Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5227",ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami, Cass, Chippewa, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Isanti, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis, Stearns, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetland-enhancement-phase-vi,,,,
23930,"Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase VI",2015,10143900,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(b)","$10,350,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire land in fee for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. Lands acquired with this appropriation may not be used for emergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations. Conservation grazing under a management plan that is already being implemented may continue. Subject to the evaluation criteria under Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protected 1803 acres (in fee with state PILT liability) ",,1329600,"PFPrivateFederal ",10143900,,,0.36,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This phase of WMA acquisition protected 1802.55 acres of prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting. With these 16 acquisition we have exceeded our planned acres of 1362 by more than 400 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we acquired 282 acres in the metro and 1520 acres in the prairie.  We have a balance of $52,798 of grant funds and $81,837.48 in program income that will be returned despite exceeding our acre goals. ",,"The pressures from development, industry, and agriculture continue to mount on wildlife habitat within the farmland regions of Minnesota.  In fact, despite our collective investments in conservation, it is believed that many of the agricultural counties in Minnesota are continuing to experience a net loss of wildlife habitat.  This unfortunate reality is currently being exacerbated by conversion of lands expiring out of CRP.  Now, more than ever, is the time to accelerate our investments in permanently protected high quality public habitat complexes that will protect, maintain, and increase Minnesota’s wildlife populations.  In addition, being able to provide public areas for Minnesotans to hunt, trap, fish and otherwise recreate in the outdoors are urgent needs and is fundamental to ensure Minnesota’s outdoor heritage and appreciation of the outdoors is passed on to future generations. To help slow and reverse the loss of habitat and declining wildlife populations, Pheasants Forever (PF) and our partners will protect (fee acquisition from willing sellers) 1,362 acres of high priority grassland (native prairie if available), wetland, and wildlife habitat as state Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) throughout the pheasant range of Minnesota.  Striving to build landscape level habitat complexes that will protect and sustain wildlife populations, many of the potential projects are additions to existing WMAs or WPAs, many of which were originally acquired in partnership with MNDNR, local PF chapters, and conservation partners. Projects were developed and selected in conjunction with local and regional DNR staff.  All projects will meet standards and requirements for inclusion into the WMA system and DNR Commissioner approval will be received for any project funded under this proposal.  In addition to meeting the minimum WMA standards, additional criteria were used to develop the potential project list including: Does the parcel contain habitat restoration potential that will result in an increase in wildlife populations? Does the parcel build upon existing investments in public and private land habitat (landscape scale significance)? Does the parcel contain significant natural communities or will it protect or buffer significant natural communities? Does the parcel have the potential and focus for habitat protection and restoration in the future? Does the parcel provide multiple benefits (recreation, access, water control, water quality, lakeshore, local community support etc.)? All acquired lands will meet the minimum initial development standards for WMAs.  In addition, providing high quality habitat and keeping future management concerns in mind, all acquisitions will be restored and/or enhanced to as high quality as practicable, with the belief that quality and comprehensive restorations utilizing native species result in lower management costs.  Acquired croplands will be permanently retired and restored to diverse grasslands and wetlands to the fullest extent.  Enhancement work may include undesirable woody vegetation removal, water control structure installation, inter-seeding to increase diversity and structure, managed grazing, invasive species control, or any other activity that improves the diversity and health of the prairie-wetland habitat complex.  Pheasants Forever’s network of 76 Minnesota chapters and 26,000 members have been actively involved in protecting and restoring lands in partnership with the Minnesota DNR for 27 years and will continue to be a priority.  WMA’s are an integral component to the comprehensive conservation strategy within the prairie region of the state.  The WMAs within this proposal will not only protect, increase, and sustain wildlife habitat and populations; they will provide access and recreational opportunities, including hunting, to ALL Minnesotans, so fundamentally important to our outdoor heritage. ",2014-07-01,2020-10-13,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever","14241 Stevens Road SE",Osakis,MN,56360,(320)250-6317,sadams@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, Sibley, Waseca, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-wildlife-management-area-program-phase-vi,,,,
2530,"Accelerated Prairie Restoration and Enhancement on DNR Lands, Phase 3",2012,1652000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(b)","$1,652,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, and land under native prairie bank easements.",,"Enhance 20,600 acres of prairie",,,n/a,1567500,39800,,8.80,"MN DNR","State Government","This appropriation funded 283 projects totaling 21,953 acres. The two largest types of enhancement were 112 woody removal projects totaling 10,160 acres and 134 prescribed burns totaling 10,082 acres. Additionally, we seeded 30 sites totaling 1386 acres, put in infrastructure for conservation grazing of 236 acres on 3 sites, conducted 3 oak savanna enhancements totaling 42 acres, and treated 47 acres of invasive species on 2 sites.",,"Final ReportThis was a shared appropriation between the Fish & Wildlife (FAW) and the Ecological & Water Resources (EWR) Divisions within the DNR.  Both Divisions requested priority grassland projects from field staff across the state.  When this appropriation was funded, the Prairie Plan and other large-scale prairie-focused strategic plans were still in their infancy.  Parcels on the initial parcel list included in the funding request were developed primarily using priorities developed at the regional and areas levels by Area Wildlife Managers and SNA field staff. The parcel list changed substantially from the time of the request as the project went on because of several factors, including: 1) one of the core strengths of the Roving Crew is their flexibility to move quickly on a priority habitat enhancement opportunity, and this often meant addressing parcels that met the appropriation’s purpose, but not on the parcel list; 2) given the nature and purpose of the Roving Crew, parcels/projects done by them were not on the original list, but were added upon completion; and 3) site condition and weather help determine whether we can work on a given project on a given day, and we do our best to find alternate parcels of similar value/priority, even if not on the original parcel list, to maximize efficiency.  Especially when it comes to weather issues (usually ‘too wet’), often large areas affected.  The flexibility of the Roving Crew allowed them to do same enhancement work, but on WMAs in nearby counties not as affected by the weather. For all these reasons, we added a number of sites in counties not originally included in the parcel list.  Although it can make reporting challenging, we feel this dynamic flexibility is one of the strengths of our Roving Crews and our contracting process.  While many appropriations highlight specific projects, “what” they did, we feel the strength of this appropriation is in the cumulative effect of many small projects and “how” we did it.  Specifically, we did a lot of this work by developing the Region 4 (Southern) DNR Roving Crew.  This crew is located at Lac Qui Parle.  As part of developing a new crew, office and shop space had to be developed, crews hired, and those crews needed to be equipped.  That was followed by a steep learning curve as the crew coalesced and began working on projects.  These crews only do habitat work.  We try to minimize the time spent with paperwork, office work, budgets, etc, so that they can fully devote their time to ‘boots on the ground’ habitat enhancement projects.  At the same time, there were some inclement weather patterns during these years that limited the activities of the crews during some periods.  Even given those unavoidable issues, the appropriation exceeded its target acres.  It is our assessment that these initial years are the slowest and therefore least productive.  This crew, as well as the other two, are all functioning as highly efficient teams.  The rest of the work was done with contractors, which stimulates local rural economies.  According to the research literature, we actually underestimating the acres enhanced, especially as it relates to woody removal projects.  Numerous studies show it’s not just the area ‘under the trees’ that impact grassland birds, but the area around the woody vegetation.  Some species simply won’t nest near woody cover and other studies show high nest predation (gamebird) or brood parasitism (songbirds) rates near woody cover.  By removing even a few trees from the center of a grassland, we are actually enhancing the entire area.  Snyder (1984) found that pheasant nest success double greater than 600 meters from a tree.  That means for every tree, or clump of trees, removed we are effectively enhancing nesting success in the surrounding 280 acres of grassland.Although this appropriation focused on the Roving Crew, we can highlight a couple projects as small examples of all the work that we are proud of.  Glenflur WMA – Cottonwood County.  This 165 acre tree removal project substantially opened up this tract.  This WMA is part of the Cottonwood River Prairie Core Area and contains areas of unbroken prairie.  This site had not experienced significance disturbance, other than heavy grazing, in several decades.  A lack of disturbance had allowed tree succession to begin to invade. Prairie Bush Clover and Loggerhead Shrike are SGCN noted in this area.Lac qui Parle WMA-Nygard Tract – Swift County.  This tract is part of the larger Chippewa Prairie on the Lac qui Parle WMA and is part of a Prairie Plan Core Area.  This remnant prairie had been moderately grazed and had not seen disturbance by fire in decades.  Woody encroachment was beginning to take hold prior to this project.  Through a combination of tree removal, prescribed burning and grazing this site is now in good condition with sightings of several native prairie species that were suppressed due to lack of disturbance from fire.  This area has recent sightings of Marbled Godwits, Slender Milk Vetch, Loggerhead Shrike and Upland Sandpipers.The SNA Program was able to start a series of contracted woody removal projects at Swede’s Forest SNA.  Swede’s Forest is home to a large population of the rare five-lined skink.  The management being completed here is focused on removal of encroaching red cedar and invasive buckthorn, improving habitat not only for the five-lined skink but also for the multiple other wildlife species that call this site home.Additionally, SNA staff, with support of CCM, were able to conduct a 109 acre prescribed burn at Prairie Coteau SNA.  Prairie Coteau SNA is one of the most important and stunning prairies in southwestern Minnesota.  This prescribed burn helped improve habitat for grassland gamebird species found on the site in addition to the rare non-game species.It was difficult to assign an exact dollar figure to each person and each project.  What I did was take the total personnel budget, identify the ratio of FTE/years, and scale the personnel budget to that ratio.  I used the same approach on the parcel list.  I took the total budget and total acres, identified percentage of acres for each project relative to the acre total, and assigned the ratio of funds to that project. ",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-restoration-and-enhancement-dnr-lands-phase-3,,,,
2536,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program, Phase 3",2012,9815000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(h)","$9,815,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to accelerate the acquisition of wetlands and grasslands to be added to the waterfowl production area system in Minnesota in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in Fee 465 acres of wetland and 1,802 acres of prairies",,5896500,"PF, FWS, Federal Operation Funds",9815000,,,9.37,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program accelerated the permanent protection of 2,267 acres of wetlands (465 acres) and grasslands (1,802 acres) as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. Over the course of the appropriation, PF acquired 18 parcels for a total of 2,267 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 2,250 acres by 17 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we exceeded our acre goal for both the metropolitan area by 61 acres and in the prairie area by 346 acres. We have exceeded anticipated match of $5,125,000 by $771,500. We have a balance of $88,200 that will be returned to the Fund despite exceeding our acre goals which demonstrates the high level of efficiency which Pheasants Forever operates at. In total, we under-spent on our budget, over delivered on acre goals, and over delivered on match leverage received.",,"Final ReportWorking in close collaboration with partners, Pheasants Forever acquired 2,267 acres of strategic habitat that builds onto existing protected lands and/or develops corridors for wildlife.  All lands acquired have been enrolled into the Federal Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) Program and will be protected and managed in perpetuity by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).  We have worked together with federal, state and local partners when acquiring the 18 parcels which will now be celebrated as new WPAs.  These new WPAs not only provides access and recreational opportunities for all Minnesotans, but helps reduce erosion, improve water filtration, and provide quality habitat for many of Minnesota's non-game species.  The offers to the landowner were based on fair market values and appraisals.  The acquired parcels addressed a backlog of willing sellers that now are helping slow the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of habitat in Minnesota.  Parcels were identified jointly with the USFWS, ranked, and prioritized on habitat goals and feasibility.  Pheasants Forever's methods are formed around the principle of accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area program in MN by targeting only the best available habitat with willing sellers.  We utilize local partner expertise to focus on building a system of interconnected wildlife complexes that create habitat mosaics.  We also utilize the latest geospatial layers to help determine factors such as: habitat restoration potential, landscape scale significance, presence of rare features and native habitat, and how these acquisitions fit into other priorities for our partners such as the MN Prairie Conservation Plan, the Pheasant Action Plan, or the State Wildlife Action Plan.  All parcels acquired were restored and/or enhanced to as a high quality as practicable. The grassland restoration included using a broadcast or drill seeded method with a diverse mix of native grasses and forb species. Wetland restorations included using a combination of tile breaking, sediment removal, dike construction, and water control structures. Scattered invasive tree removal and prescribed fire were used where appropriate to enhance existing grassland habitat after protection.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Avenue South","South Haven",MN,55382,612-532-3800,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Clay, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Murray, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Sibley, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-3,,,,
2540,"Accelerated Forest Habitat Enhancement, Phase 2",2012,826000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(c )","$826,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance lands in state forests, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 89.021.",,"Restored 24 acres and Enhanced 11,066 acres of Forest",,,,824400,10400,,0.03,"MN DNR","State Government","This program of on-the-ground conservation projects increased the wildlife and ecological values of forest communities on Minnesota's public forestlands. Restoration and enhancement projects in this program enhanced more than 10,000 acres of forest.",,"The projects in this program were designed to address the following management objectives:1.  Enhance forest communities by altering the plant species composition and/or structure.  These projects were accomplished by, for example, conducting hand release to enhance the growth of Northern red oak saplings and trees to increase mast available for wildlife, and meet the Forest Planning goal to FRMP goal of ""improving  the regeneration and increasing the presence of oak and pine across the landscape.""2.  Enhance brushland habitat by altering the plant species structure and/or composition.  Shearing projects were performed on lowland brush to set back succession in mature willow stands to improve cover and forage for deer and moose, and to enhance nesting and brood rearing habitat for a variety of game and non-game brushland dependent avian species. Perpetuation of the brushland component of the Aspen Parklands landscape helped to predispose these stands to future management with prescribed fire.This program worked to enhance oak regeneration and create a mix of young hardwood forest with more open meadow/brush lands to benefit grouse, elk, and deer.  Enhancement of conifer stands and mixed hardwood/conifer forests provided habitat for fisher and marten, and thermal cover for deer and moose. Shearing of trees and brush in large open landscape priority areas enhanced habitat for sharp-tailed grouse. Shearing and mowing of hardwoods and brush in smaller patches enhanced habitat for woodcock and deer.The program also enhanced habitat for a number of nongame species, including yellow rails, sandhill cranes, northern harriers, bobolinks, and sandpipers.  Activities that created/enhanced forest openings provided habitat for nongame species, including least chipmunks, northern flickers, coopers hawks, and song sparrows. Some of the less intensive timber management in our program helped protect rare native plant communities and a number of nongame species through retention and enhancement of plant species diversity and structure.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bob,Welsh,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5169,bob.welsh@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Roseau, St. Louis, Stearns, Wadena, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-forest-habitat-enhancement-phase-2,,,,
35018,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Acquisition - Phase VII",2016,7620000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$7,620,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire land in fee to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"263 Wetland acres, 1,221 Prairie acres, and 24 Forest acres (for a total of 1,508 acres) Protected in Fee without State PILT Liability. ",,4998400,"Federal, Private, PF  ",7589900,13100,,0.27,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This proposal accelerates the permanent protection of 900 acres of wetlands (225 acres) and grasslands (675 acres) as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. ",,"Conversion of grassland and wetlands for other uses have not only contributed to many native species population declines, but also impacted water quality, groundwater recharge cycles, and natural flood cycles. Permanent acquisition and restoration of grasslands and wetlands is one of the major tools we have for reversing this trend. This seventh phase of the WPA acceleration program acquired and restored a total of 1,506.35 acres of grasslands and wetland habitat as permanently protected WPA’s managed by the USFWS. Pheasants Forever and USFWS staff collaborated to generate a list of parcels with landowners who had the desire to sell. The parcel’s ecological impact was evaluated using landscape level planning tools developed by the USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET). These tools utilize Thunderstorm Maps to predict productivity of breeding waterfowl, grassland birds, and other wildlife species for the potential parcel and surrounding area. By utilizing these tools, we were able to focus efforts in areas where acquisitions and restorations will make the greatest impact on the landscape and thus these additional acres of WPA are very beneficial to wildlife and public recreation. Pheasants Forever notified counties prior to acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the UFWS will make a one-time Trust Fund payment to the County where the property is located. Additionally, the USFWS will make annual Refuge Revenue Sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties. Once acquired, wetlands on each parcel were restored by installing surface ditch “plugs” and or breaking subsurface tile. Some wetlands may also have had sediment removed to create proper substrates for wetland function and vegetative growth. Grasslands were restored by planting a high-diversity native seed mix of grasses and forbs that are regionally appropriate to the area. As with all restoration work there are challenges that come from weather and working with private contractors but we did not face any major issues. ",2015-07-01,2021-08-11,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Ave S Box 91","South Haven",MN,55382,"(320) 236-7755",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carver, Douglas, Faribault, Lincoln, Mahnomen, Murray, Otter Tail, Stearns, Stevens, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-acquisition-phase-vii,,,,
35033,"Accelerated Native Prairie Bank Protection - Phase IV",2016,2957700,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(e )","$3,740,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to implement the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan through the acquisition of permanent conservation easements to protect native prairie and grasslands. Up to $165,000 is for establishing monitoring and enforcement funds as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"Protected 1,342 acres (in easement) ",,,,2937400,34500,,0.40,DNR,"State Government","The Native Prairie Bank Program perpetually protected via conservation easement 1,342 acres of native prairie from willing landowners.  This exceeds the original outcome goal of 760 acres by 582 acres.   Easement acquisition focused on Minnesota Prairie Plan identified landscapes and targeted high quality prairies that provide valuable wildlife habitat. ",,"The loss of native prairie and associated grassland habitat is arguably the greatest conservation challenge facing western and southern Minnesota. This appropriation aimed to protect 760 acres of native prairie habitat by accelerating the enrollment of Native Prairie Bank easements. Not only were the prairie protection outcomes met but they were exceeded by 582 acres.  Acceleration, such as this, is necessary to address the loss of native prairie and associated grasslands. Today, only about 1.3% of Minnesota’s original 18 million acres of prairie remains. The few remaining acres of native prairie once were thought of as unsuitable for crop production, however with advancements in technology and equipment, in addition to growing competition for tillable acres, this is no longer the case.  Unfortunately, grassland-to-cropland conversion is not the only impact to native prairie, significant degradation and loss is also occurring due to property development, mineral extraction and lack of prairie-oriented management. If the current trajectory of grassland and prairie loss continues it will be devastating to grassland dependent wildlife populations. Recognizing that protecting grassland and wetland habitat is one of the most critical conservation challenges facing Minnesota, over a dozen leading conservation organizations have developed a road map for moving forward – the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. This plan calls for several outcomes, one being the protection of all remaining native prairie, largely through conservation easements. One of the primary easement tools for native prairie protection in Minnesota is the DNR administered Native Prairie Bank easement. Native Prairie Bank was established by the 1987 legislature to protect private native prairie lands by authorizing the state to acquire conservation easements from willing landowners. Native Prairie Bank targets the protection of native prairie tracts, but can also include adjoining lands as buffers and additional habitat.  Originally, this appropriation aimed to protect 760 acres of native prairie through Native Prairie Bank easements. Eligible tracts were to be located within priority landscapes identified in the Minnesota Prairie Plan and prioritized based on several evaluation factors including:     1) Size and quality of habitat, focusing on diverse native prairie communities that have been identified by the Minnesota Biological Survey    2) The occurrence of rare species, or suitability habitat for rare species    3) Lands that are part of a larger habitat complex Ultimately, 10 native prairie parcels for a total of 1,342 acres (582 acres more than initial 760 acre goal) were perpetually protected through this appropriation via Native Prairie Bank Easements.  These now protected native prairies are unique natural resources that consist of thousands of different organisms, plants, animals, bacteria and soil fungi.  Their complex interactions provide the food, water and shelter required by many of Minnesota’s rare, threatened and endangered species. These prairies house a wide variety of pollinator species, some of which often cannot survive in other habitats, including prairie restorations.  ",2015-07-01,2019-10-23,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Judy,Schulte,"MN DNR","1241 E Bridge Street ","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(507) -637-6016",judy.schulte@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Clay, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Polk, Redwood, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-native-prairie-bank-protection-phase-iv,,,,
35038,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement - Phase VII",2016,2130000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$2,130,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes statewide. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"28,101 Wetland acres Enhanced. ",,,,1889400,77000,,4,DNR,"State Government","This proposal will address a backlog of shallow lake and wetland habitat work that will otherwise go unfunded. These projects will address work called for in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, Long Range Duck Recovery Plan, and Shallow Lakes plan. ",,"Engineering and construction of major shallow lake and wetland infrastructure includes work on water control structures, dikes, and fish barriers to improve wetland habitat management. Five major infrastructure projects were constructed with funding from this appropriation. The five (Carex Slough/Freeborn County, Mahlke Marsh/Lyon County, Hovland/Mahnomen County, Roseau River WMA Pool 2/Roseau County, and Staples/Todd County) all began with property manager submission of the projects into an annual Section of Wildlife project solicitation process. All projects undergo Regional and Central Office review, with wetland and shallow lake projects receiving additional review by Wetland Habitat Team members. Suitable projects are selected for inclusion in OHF proposals. Given the complexity of major wetland infrastructure projects, OHF project lists in Accomplishment Plans undergo continual adjustments based on engineering assessments, budget projections, and to seek efficient use of appropriation funds. Reflective of the expense often incurred in major wetland infrastructure projects, expenditures for these five projects accounted for 43% of the total expenditures for this appropriation. Four major shallow lake/wetland management actions were implemented to enhance habitat - Simon Lake Drawdown and Fish Treatment/Pope County, Raguet WMA Wetland Tree Removal/Carver County, a major wetland prescribed burn at Roseau River WMA/Roseau County, and a channel cleanout at Moose-Willow Flowage/Aitkin County. Both projects were initiated, reviewed and selected for inclusion in an OHF appropriation by the aforementioned process and both projects presented unique challenges that are typical of complex wetland projects. Water levels at Simon Lake were reduced by gravity drawdown as much as possible, then was supplemented by pumps. When reduced as much as practical, a private company was hired to apply rotenone to remove unwanted fish. Unfortunately, the private company quit only hours after beginning the rotenone application. In an amazing move, the DNR Shallow Lakes Program immediately began work to undertake the rotenone application in-house. One year after the private company quit the treatment, a highly coordinated operation involving DNR Shallow Lakes and Roving Habitat Crew staff successfully implemented the treatment. Follow up assessments reported a successful fish treatment and a subsequent improvement in habitat quality at Simon Lake. Tree removal at Raguet WMA in Carver proved challenging as well. Existence of a high quality fen in the project area prohibited the use of large equipment. Instead, cut trees were removed by pulling them offsite with cables and winches to protect the fen. The prescribed burn of a wetland occurred in August 2019 at Roseau River WMA and involved 7,350 acres. The project ""burn boss"" said the burn was done to set back brush encroachment and cattails in a sedge meadow. One month after the burn, significant rainfall at the site raised water levels and flooded the burned cattails. Thick beds of wild rice were reported in areas in which cattails had previously been dominant. Finally, a channel cleanout was conducted in the downsteam channel of the Moose- Willow Flowage in Aitkin County. Channels often become shallower as sediment is deposited. The shallow channels can be more conducive to growth of cattails. The double-whammy of shallower channels and cattails can result in higher water levels in upstream basins. The Moose-Willow Flowage had declined as habitat due to the described sedimentation and cattail growth. A specialized piece of equipment known as a Cookiecutter was utilized to cleanout the channel is what will be a two phase plan to improve Moose-Willow. Phase I was the channel cleanout. Phase II will see installation of a new water control structure. An exciting activity undertaken with this appropriation is the outfitting of a DNR helicopter with equipment to all annual spraying of invasive cattails. Credit for initiating this goes to DNR Pilot Brad Maas, who saw the potential to add spray equipment to an existing under-utilized helicopter. OHF funding was used for a capital equipment purchase of both a aerial spray unit and new avionics for the helicopter. This new equipment allows for annual spraying of approximately 2500 acres of invasive hybrid cattails. A standardized process has developed for the annual work. Early in the calendar year, the supervisor of all DNR Roving Habitat Crews puts out a call for potential cattail spray sites. The combined list of projects is mapped and projects to be treated are selected based on property manager ranking of needs and proximity of projects to each other and their statewide location. Helicopter landing sites are chosen and property managers are responsible for mowing the landing sites and proving proper public notice. Specially trained staff from Roving Habitat Crews are utilized as ground support for the helicopter. Thirty-five individual parcels were treated in the first year of utilizing the DNR helicopter. Prior to obtaining the ability to use the DNR helicopter to spray cattails, three parcels were sprayed by contracted companies, also with this appropriation. Direct comparison of these two spray methods (private company vs. DNR helicopter) shows that the DNR helicopter allows us to get this work done at less cost and with more control over the timing of the treatment and size of the treated areas. Funding from this appropriation was utilized for wetland enhancement work by two Roving Habitat Crews, the Region 3 crew based out of Vermillion and the Region 4 crew based out of Lac qui Parle. Wetland habitat enhancement conducted by Roving Habitat Crews can include tree removal from wetlands, small scale spraying of cattails and other invasive vegetation, seeding wild rice, conducting drawdowns, sediment removal from small wetland basins, and actual construction of small wetland infrastructure projects. Roving Habitat Crew Leaders are constantly receiving submissions from DNR property managers for potential habitat projects and develop priorities based on Department priorities and the need to address requirement imposed by funding rules. Thirty- two individual wetland enhancement projects were reported by the two Roving Habitat Crews. Of the 28,101 wetland acres impacted by this appropriation, the reported wetland enhancement work done by Roving Habitat Crews accounted for 11,056 acres at a cost of just over $35/acre. ",2015-07-01,2021-11-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5227",ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami, Big Stone, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Freeborn, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pope, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetland-enhancement-phase-vii,,,,
35045,"Accelerated Prairie Restoration and Enhancement on DNR Lands - Phase VII",2016,4880000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(k)","$4,880,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of prairie communities on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, state forest land, and land under native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",," 1,152 Prairie acres Restored.  22,195 Prairie acres Enhanced.  Total of 23,347 Prairie acres affected. ",,,,4534500,297400,,19.95,DNR,"State Government","We propose restoration and enhancement of prairie and savanna on WMA’s, SNA’s, and Native Prairie Banks in Minnesota and restoration and enhancement of bluff prairies on State Forest Land in southeast Minnesota. ",,"We select projects using a number of criteria and reviews to make sure the DNR was spending these funds in the best and most productive ways. We can summarize our results in the following table. Project Type # sites Total Acres Interseeding 32 416 Invasive Species Control 33 1,058 Prescribed Fire 196 13,382 Prescribed Grazing 5 531 Woody Removal 166 6,808 Prairie Restoration 46 1,152 This appropriation involved the Roving Crews. These Crews allow the DNR to be very flexible. While they have a list of projects to work on, they can also respond fairly quickly if there's an enhancement opportunity shows up. For instance, a short dry period in a part of the state may allow them to conduct a late summer prescribed fire which was not in any of the original work plans. Roving Crews have begun experimenting with different burn seasons. Typically, we burn in the spring before the nesting season. However, this can stimulate the warm-season grasses and begin to crowd out forbs, lowering plant diversity. Burning in the late summer, after birds have fledged but with enough time for some late summer regrowth, has shown to increase both plant diversity as well as structural diversity in the habitat. Just as important, it can knock back the dominant grasses such as big bluestem and Indian grass just enough for forbs to express themselves the following year. Although 23,247 acres appears to be a large number, we feel the actual acres benefitted may be much larger. For instance, we know nest predation of grassland birds is higher near woody vegetation and some birds just won't nest near woody veg. By removing trees, we are impacting both the footprint of where those trees were but also the surrounding grassland where nest success should now be higher. Esthetically, it creates a more open landscape visually which is usually appreciated by grassland enthusiasts. Especially when near ungrazed grassland, grazing can have larger benefits. Birds used grazed areas primarily during the summer when birds are young. Having ungrazed grassland, good nesting cover, next to grazed grassland, good brood rearing cover, should increase overall number of birds that survive into the fall. I have personally visited a number of public lands grazing sites in western Minnesota and have always been impressed with what I've seen. Although grazing is a summer activity, I've flushed a number of birds, both pheasants and songbirds, from these areas in the fall. Often the biggest benefit to grazing comes in the first couple years after grazing as the habitat is regrowing. Although there is still much to learn, we have learned a lot in recent years about restoration techniques. We still use several methods for restoring prairie and there's probably no one perfect way of doing it. It's very clear to even someone without botanical training when they are walking through a recent restoration and an older restoration. Even if they can't identify every plant, the diversity people see is striking. This in comparison to older restorations which are strongly dominated by only a couple species of grasses. The DNR has traditionally focused on game species such as pheasants. However, there is more and more interest in pollinators and biodiversity. Fortunately, just about every study out there shows that management and restoration for pollinators and songbirds often creates the best habitat for game species. Diverse, healthy, productive habitat is good for a wide range of species. As we continue to use these funds, costs for projects will probably increase. In the early years of these funds, we completed a number of simpler or easier projects, the low-hanging fruit. Now we are left with the larger and more challenging projects. While they are good habitat projects, they will probably increase in costs over time. In our budget table, we prorated our budget for individual projects by the acres accomplished. Staff funding was combined into one value. Identifying funding for each position would be an accounting challenge. ",2015-07-01,2021-11-08,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"DNR Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-restoration-and-enhancement-dnr-lands-phase-vii,,,,
35079,"Accelerated Native Prairie Bank Protection",2017,2541000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(f)","$2,541,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to implement the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan through the acquisition of permanent conservation easements to protect and restore native prairie. Of this amount, up to $120,000 is for establishing monitoring and enforcement funds as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"519 Prairie acres were Enhanced. ",,,,1028700,18000,,0.18,DNR,"State Government","The Native Prairie Bank Program will work with willing landowners to enroll 420 acres of native prairie in perpetual conservation easements. Enrollment will focus on Minnesota Prairie Plan identified landscapes and target high quality prairies that provide valuable wildlife habitat. ",,"The loss of native prairie and associated grassland habitat is arguably the greatest conservation challenge facing western and southern Minnesota. This appropriation aimed to protect 420 acres of native prairie habitat by accelerating the enrollment of Native Prairie Bank easements. Not only were the prairie protection outcomes met but they were exceeded by 99 acres. Acceleration, such as this, is necessary to address the loss of native prairie and associated grasslands. Today, only about 1.3% of Minnesota’s original 18 million acres of prairie remains. The few remaining acres of native prairie once were thought of as unsuitable for crop production, however with advancements in technology and equipment, in addition to growing competition for tillable acres, this is no longer the case. Unfortunately, grassland-to-cropland conversion is not the only impact to native prairie, significant degradation and loss is also occurring due to property development, aggregate extraction, and lack of prairie-oriented management. If the current trajectory of grassland and prairie loss continues it will be devastating to grassland dependent wildlife populations. Recognizing that protecting grassland and wetland habitat is one of the most critical conservation challenges facing Minnesota, over a dozen leading conservation organizations have developed a road map for moving forward – the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. This plan calls for several outcomes, one being the protection of all remaining native prairie, largely through conservation easements. One of the primary easement tools for native prairie protection in Minnesota is the DNR administered Native Prairie Bank easement. Native Prairie Bank was established by the 1987 legislature to protect private native prairie lands by authorizing the state to acquire conservation easements from willing landowners. Native Prairie Bank targets the protection of native prairie tracts but can also include adjoining lands as buffers and additional habitat. Originally, this appropriation aimed to protect 420 acres of native prairie through Native Prairie Bank easements. Eligible tracts were to be located within priority landscapes identified in the Minnesota Prairie Plan and prioritized based on several evaluation factors including: 1) Size and quality of habitat, focusing on diverse native prairie communities that have been identified by the Minnesota Biological Survey 2) The occurrence of rare species, or suitability habitat for rare species 3) Lands that are part of a larger habitat complex Ultimately, 7 native prairie parcels for a total of 519 acres (99 acres more than initial 420-acre goal) were perpetually protected through this appropriation via Native Prairie Bank Easements. These now protected native prairies are unique natural resources that consist of thousands of different organisms, plants, animals, bacteria, and soil fungi. Their complex interactions provide the food, water and shelter required by many of Minnesota’s rare, threatened, and endangered species. These prairies house a wide variety of pollinator species, some of which often cannot survive in other habitats, including prairie restorations. ",,2022-04-26,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Judy,Schulte,"MN DNR","1241 E Bridge Street ","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(507) 637-6016",judy.schulte@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Lyon, Martin, Polk, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-native-prairie-bank-protection,,,,
35080,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement - Phase VIII",2017,2167000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(e )","$2,167,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes and wetland habitat statewide. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"22,142 enhanced wetland acres ",,,,1918400,109200,,"7 ",DNR,"State Government","This proposal will accomplish shallow lake and wetland habitat work that will otherwise go unfunded. This work is called for in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, Long Range Duck Recovery Plan, and Shallow Lakes plan. ",,"ML2016 Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement Phase 8 entailed three components. * Engineering, Construction, and/or Management of Individual Shallow Lake/Wetland Projects - Fourteen individual projects were undertaken with funding from this appropriation. Two of these projects, Swamp Lake (Aitkin County) and Puposky Lake (Beltrami County), entailed extensive cleanout of outlet channels leading to better water level management. These projects are necessary when downstream outlets become clogged with sediment and vegetation and water levels in shallow lakes become abnormally high. Specialized (and expensive) equipment such as Swamp Devils, Cookie Cutters, or extended-reach excavators, removed accumulated sediments and other obstructions to surveyed levels. The resulting water elevations return to lower levels and habitat benefits are often dramatic. Five projects - Clear Lake (Murray County) Eckvoll WMA (Marshall County), Typhoon WMA (Cottonwood County), Sterle Pool/Sawyer WMA (Carlton County), and Buena Vista (Beltrami County) - were completed and involved engineering and construction of wetland/shallow lake infrastructure such as dikes and water control structures. In all of these projects, engineering was done in-house (i.e. DNR engineers) and private contractors were used for the construction. Finally, seven infrastructure projects were engineered only, with construction planned for the future. Doing this initial engineering allows us to determine project feasibility, identify construction obstacles, and obtain accurate cost estimates for materials and construction. While five of these engineering-only projects were accomplished with in-house engineers, the other two projects were completed with private engineering consultants, as in-house engineering is becoming more difficult to obtain. Obtaining needed engineering support is an issue we continue to look at. *Shallow Lakes Program - The Shallow Lakes Program is a high-visibility program within the DNR Section of Wildlife that uses single-focused Shallow Lakes Specialists to (1) perform standardized assessments of shallow lakes and (2) to bring about needed management or infrastructure changes where needed to enhance shallow lake habitat. Work by these Specialists guides Shallow Lakes work by both DNR Wildlife staff and NGOs. Funding from this appropriation allowed the addition of three Shallow Lake Specialists who are stationed at Detroit Lakes, Tower, and Brainerd and provided their funding for three fiscal years - Fy17-FY19. During this time the Specialists reported doing 183 shallow lake assessments covering 76,602 acres. This assessment work directly leads to shallow lake project initiation by the DNR and DU to address needed management and infrastructure issues that lead to enhanced habitat. * Roving Habitat Crews - Roving Habitat Crews are teams of DNR staff who are equipped and trained to performP a g e 3 | 12 habitat enhancement projects on public lands. Funding from this appropriation was provided to the Region 1 Roving Habitat Crew to enable it to perform wetland enhancement activities through the addition of two roving crew members and their associated costs for three fiscal years (FY17-FY19). Typical wetland enhancement activities undertaken by Roving Habitat Crews include prescribed burns of wetlands, removal of invasive species and trees from wetlands, support of shallow lake drawdowns, and seeding wild rice. The Region 1 Roving Habitat Crew notably was involved in recent wetland management actions for which acres were reported in other appropriations and will not be reported in this report to avoid double-counting. Examples include the 7,000+ acre prescribed wetland burn that was done at Roseau River WMA. The Reg. 1 Roving Habitat Crew initiated, planned, and led the large effort to do this burn, but the acres were reported in the ML2015 Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancements Phase 7 Final Report, which provided the funding the helicopter that performed the aerial ignition using a helitorch. Likewise, cattail spraying done with the OHF-funded spray unit on a DNR helicopter used Reg. 1. Roving Habitat Crew members as ground support staff to load herbicide and refuel the helicopter between spray flights, a job liked to being an Indy pit crew, but with a running helicopter. Acres for this activity are reported in the OHF appropriations that fund the helicopter and chemical costs. Finally, the Reg. 1 Roving Habitat Crew stepped in when Covid-19 hiring restrictions prevented the DNR from hiring season technicians to run the OHF-purchased airboat on Rice Lake. Reg. 1 crew members volunteered to get the needed airboat training, then worked in shifts to operate the airboat during the field season. As an added bonus, innovative and mechanically adept Reg. 1 crew members decided they could improve the airboat cutting attachment. They crafted their own cutters which have proven more effective than the original equipment. ",,2021-11-03,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5227",ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Murray, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetland-enhancement-phase-viii,,,,
10033374,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase XIV",2023,5537000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(a)","$5,537,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire land in fee and restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for migratory and unique Minnesota species - Strategic parcels that increase the functionality of existing habitat will be acquired and restored to functioning wetlands with diverse upland prairie to serve as habitat for resident and migratory waterfowl. Lands will be transferred to the USFWS as a WPA to provide accelerated wildlife habitat and public access, monitored by the USFWS. Protected and restored acres will be measured against goals outlined in each WMD Comprehensive Plan which rolls up to the North American Waterfowl Management Plan",,,3644200,"PF, Federal and Private",5515300,21700,,0.2,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase XIV proposal permanently protects and restores 9058 acres of Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) open to public hunting in Minnesota. Pheasants Forever (PF) will acquire parcels that are adjacent to existing public land or create corridors between complexes. All acquisitions will occur in the prairie, prairie/forest transition, or metro regions. Acquired properties will be restored to the highest extent possible with regard to time and budgets.","Wetland and grassland habitat in Minnesota have been declining for decades. Currently over 90% of wetland and 99% of grassland habitats have been converted to other uses. This proposal works to slow this decline by acquiring and restoring previously converted wetland and grassland habitat as permanently protected WPA?s. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and their partners have been employing this strategy for over 50 years through the Small Wetlands Acquisition Program (SWAP). Additionally, hunting and fishing stakeholders are very interested in increasing public access. This thirteenth phase of the WPA acceleration program provides public access and builds upon past work of the USFWS SWAP as well as the previous twelve phases of this effort. Properties will be identified by using landscape level planning tools such as USFWS? Duck Breeding Density Maps, as well as MN DNR natural heritage data and numerous state level conservation plans. In addition to wildlife benefits, the lands acquired and restored through this grant will provide improved water quality, groundwater recharge, and flood abatement benefits. These strategies are well tested and are supported by the greater conservation community in Minnesota. To address concerns related to county tax revenues due to acquiring public land, the USFWS and PF will notify counties prior to the acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the USFWS will make a one-time payment (called a Trust Fund payment) to the county where the property is located. In addition, the USFWS will make annual refuge revenue sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties. All wetlands, on the properties acquired, will be restored by either surface ditch ?plugs,"" breaking sub-surface tile lines, or other best practices for wetland restoration. Grasslands will be restored by planting site-appropriate native grasses and forbs following known best practices for the establishment. Grassland restoration on individual tracts may take three to five years, involving one to two years of post-acquisition farming to prepare the site for seeding (e.g. weed management issues, chemical carryover, other site-specific issues). Other restoration activities could include invasive tree removal, building site-cleanup, prescribed fire, etc. as necessary to provide high-quality habitat and public access to the citizens of Minnesota.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever, Inc."," ",,MN,56360,,sadams@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Rice, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-xiv,,,,
10000075,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program - Phase IX",2018,5500000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(a)","$5,500,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire land in fee and restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands to be designated and managed as waterfowl production areas in Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"The majority of the acquisitions in this program are located in the Prairie Pothole Region which is not only the richest wetland system on earth but also produces approximately one-third of the continents waterfowl population. In addition to supporting waterfowl, this region supports numerous grassland and wetland dependent wildlife species, many of which are experiencing severe population declines due to habitat loss. The parcels acquired and restored as part of this phase add to the quantity and quality of grasslands and wetlands that are available to species such as mallards, black terns, bobolinks, meadowlarks, and the ring-necked pheasant. Additionally SGCN and T/E were considered when the parcels were evaluated for acquisition. Parcels with these species were ranked more favorably than parcels without. Species of concern that will benefit from these projects include the greater prairie chicken, short-eared owl, marsh hawk and yellow rail.","A total of 1,310 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 1,310 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",5793700,"Federal, Federal, Private, PF, PF and Private attorney",5463600,8200,,0.13,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The goal of this phase of the WPA acquisition program was to protect a total of 760 acres of grassland, wetland and other wildlife habitats as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting. Pheasants Forever purchased 11 parcels totaling 1,310 acres of wetlands and grasslands in Minnesota?s prairie region. In addition to exceeding our acre goals, $28,152.10 of grant funds will be returned. ","Conversion of grasslands and wetlands for other uses have not only contributed to many native species population declines, but also impacted water quality, groundwater recharge cycles, and natural flood cycles. Permanent acquisition and restoration of grasslands and wetlands is one of the major tools we have for reversing this trend. This phase of the WPA acceleration program acquired and restored a total of 1,310.61 acres of grasslands and wetland habitat as permanently protected WPA's managed by the USFWS. Pheasants Forever and USFWS staff collaborated to generate a list of parcels with landowners who had the desire to sell. The parcel's ecological impact was evaluated using landscape level planning tools developed by the USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET). These tools utilize Thunderstorm Maps to predict productivity of breeding waterfowl, grassland birds, and other wildlife species for the potential parcel and surrounding area. By utilizing these tools, we were able to focus efforts in areas where acquisitions and restorations will make the greatest impact on the landscape and thus these additional acres of WPA are very beneficial to wildlife and public recreation. Pheasants Forever notified counties prior to acquisition of lands. Once acquired, the USFWS will make a one-time Trust Fund payment to the County where the property is located. Additionally, the USFWS will make annual Refuge Revenue Sharing payments for all fee lands within the respective counties. Once acquired, wetlands on each parcel were restored by installing surface ditch ""plugs"" and/or breaking subsurface tile. Some wetlands may also have had sediment removed to create proper substrates for wetland function and vegetative growth. Grasslands were restored by planting a high-diversity native seed mix of grasses and forbs that are regionally appropriate to the area. As with all restoration work there are challenges that come from weather and working with private contractors but we did not face any major issues. ",,2017-07-01,2023-08-25,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever","14241 Steves Rd SE Box 91",Osakis,MN,56360,"(320) 236-7755",sadams@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carver, Clay, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Renville, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-ix,,,,
35082,"Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program - Phase VIII",2017,5229000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(b)","$5,229,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire in fee and restore lands for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"A majority of the acquisitions in this program add to existing WMA habitat complexes which are strongholds for many species of wildlife including SGCN and T/E species. Increasing the size of these complexes improve the landscapes ability to support larger populations and provide connectivity between patches of habitat. All parcels are located in the Prairie Pothole Region which boasts the richest wetland system on earth and produces approximately one-third of the continents waterfowl population. The parcels acquired and restored as part of this phase add to the quantity and quality of grasslands and wetlands that are available to species such as mallards, black terns, bobolinks, meadowlarks, and the ring-necked pheasant. Additionally SGCN and T/E were considered when the parcels were evaluated for acquisition. Parcels with these species were ranked more favorably than parcels without. Species of concern that will benefit from these projects include the greater prairie chicken, short-eared owl, marsh hawk and yellow rail.","A total of 1,102 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 1,102 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",1442600,"Federal, Private, PF and PF",5166300,13500,,0.20,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This phase of WMA acquisition protected 1,102 acres of prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting. With these 5 acquisition we have exceeded our planned acres of 680 by more than 400 acres. All of the acquired properties had wildlife habitat restored to the highest quality possible.","Loss of wetland and grassland habitat has contributed tot he decline of native populations of flora and fauna, negatively impacted water quality, groundwater recharge and natural flood cycles. To reverse this trend, PF works to permanently protect and restore these wetland-grassland complexes. This eighth phase of the WMA acceleration program acquired and restored a total of 1,102 acres of grasslands and wetland habitat as permanently protected WMA's. Due to our ability to partner with other conservation groups and agencies such as the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, we are able to bring leverage to the program and far exceed the goals of this phase. Pheasants Forever and MN DNR staff collaborated to generate a list of parcels with landowners who had the desire to sell. The parcel's ecological impact was evaluated using landscape level planning tools such USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET), The MN Prairie Conservation Plan and The Pheasant Action Plan among others. By utilizing these tools, we were able to focus efforts in areas where acquisitions and restorations will make the greatest impact on the landscape and thus these additional acres of WMA are very beneficial to wildlife and public recreation. Once acquired, wetlands on each parcel were restored by installing surface ditch ""plugs"" and or breaking subsurface tile. Some wetlands may also have had sediment removed to create proper substrates for wetland function and vegetative growth. Grasslands were restored by planting a high-diversity native seed mix of grasses and forbs that are regionally appropriate to the area. As with all restoration work, there are challenges that come from weather and working with private contractors, but we did not face any major issues.",,1970-01-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","410 Lincoln Ave South PO Box 91","South Haven",MN,55382,320-236-7755,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Kandiyohi, Murray, Nobles","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-wildlife-management-area-program-phase-viii,,,,
33268,"Access, Engagement and Experience Development – Strengthening the Core of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota",2016,147000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to promote MN arts and cultural heritage through:a. Remediation and extended development of exhibits designed to provide interactive experiences related to MN arts and cultural heritage.b. Identifying arts and cultural heritage features interwoven into multiple facets of the Museum environment; Developing curricula based upon these features that will be implemented with school/early learning group visitors.2. 150 SCHOOL/EARLY LEARNING GROUPS from across Minnesota will increase awareness about MN arts and cultural heritage through exploration of Museum exhibits and engagement in hands-on activities during field trip visits.3. 5,000 “ACCESS” VISITORS (representing audiences that experience barriers to participation due to limited income, language/cultural factors, isolation, ability/special needs) will increase awareness about MN arts and cultural heritage through exploration of Museum exhibits and engagement in hands-on activities.","The most significant exhibit remediation/development taking place as a result of this funding included refinement of the Farmyard/Back 40 – including installation of signage, concrete, outdoor electrical hook-up, as well as overall landscaping and the addition of an animal shade awning (yet to be installed). Initial development/piloting of an augmented reality sandbox, sound abatement remediation in the loft for more successful school group learning, and smaller-scale exhibit development/remediation efforts across other Museum galleries resulted in significant enhancements to the visitor experience (please refer to photo documentation). Museum staff across all departments engaged in a process to inventory Museum A&CH features during a two-part staff education discussion/activity. The results of these efforts were used to develop a Museum Explorer’s Guide designed to inform/engage visitors around the multitude of A&CH features that are embedded throughout the Museum. CMSM staff engaged with faculty/students from Gustavus Adolphus College to develop an evaluation strategy to assess what MN Arts and Cultural Heritage learning looks like for young visitors that engage at the Museum. A Timing & Tracking observational tool was implemented with 73 children visiting the Quarry and Grow It Gallery. Data collected through this tool noted time spent in each gallery by age group as a measure of “exposure” and awareness-learning at the Museum. 153 group visits took place over the course of this project. Group visit feedback was solicited from educators using an on-line post-visit survey tool. Over 6,250 Museum visitors participated in Museum access opportunities. Feedback received from families participating in Museum access events was solicited through written surveys and post-it feedback activities. Visitor feedback indicated high levels of satisfaction with their Museum experience, along with identified learnings on the part of both children and adults.",,,,147000,,"Brian Benshoof CEO, MRCI Worksource; Neal Benson Manufacturing Operations Consultant, retired from Emerson Electric; Laura Bowman Director of Community Relations and Development at Mayo Clinic Health System; Nick Hinz President, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Barb Kaus President, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Linda Kilander Retired Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; Kim Kleven Early Childhood Coordinator, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial; Naomi Mortensen Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; Tim Newell Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; Christine Powers Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley Telecommunications Operations Executive, Greater Mankato Growth; Beth Serrill Attorney, Blethen Gage & Krause; Christie SkilbredP roject Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; Dr. Katie Smentek Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Sara Steinbach Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing, Mayo Clinic Health System; Keith Stover Retired President, South Central College; Vance Stuehrenberg County Commissioner, Blue Earth County, MN; Anna Thill President, Visit Mankato; Liz Ulman Organizational Development Manager, Dotson Iron Castings; Dr. Ginger Zierdt Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato",2,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CMSM opened its new permanent site with increased capacity to serve as an informal learning center that playfully engages children, families, and school groups in interactive experiences with the art and cultural heritage of southern Minnesota. With its current appropriation, CMSM is poised to strengthen its core as an institution that promotes arts and cultural heritage learning through continued ",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Larsen,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","P.O. Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,"507-386-0279 ",sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/access-engagement-and-experience-development-strengthening-core-children-s-museum-southern-,,,,
36604,"Access, Engagement and Experience Development – Strengthening the Core of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota II",2017,142590,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as an informal learning resource that promotes ACH: Remediation and extended development process for current exhibits, conceptual development/design of Water Play exhibit, and conceptual development/design and initial fabrication of Museum a la Cart(e) will be completed; and Evaluate audience impact/outcomes: Evaluation plans will be developed; Museum staff will be trained; On-going processes will be in place to assess visitor impacts/outcomes.MORE MINNESOTANS will benefit as a result of engaging with experiences that promote ACH: Museum will serve 10% more Group Visitors; 90% of visitors engaged in evaluation processes will indicate satisfaction/report outcomes associated with ACH learning. MUSEUM STAFF will experience increased capacity to serve group visitors and evaluate ACH learning:100% of Museum staff will agree that they have received the preparation necessary to serve MuseumEducation and/or Evaluation Specialist roles.","CMSM EXPERIENCED INCREASED CAPACITY: Initial design/fabrication of If You Build It, Exploring Color and Museum a la Carte exhibit experiences was completed; Exhibit experiences were launched to engage on- and off-site audiences.Further development of Water Play exhibit was completed through engagement with contractors, other museums, and Kidzibits regarding floor treatments; and Dakota Cultural Advisors regarding graphic/artistic renderings. Further exhibit development/remediation took place throughout Museum with particular enhancement to: Quarry and Whiz Bang components; Play Porch structural preparation for future components; Tree of Forts Toddler addition; Farmyard barn improvements and chicken coop. Museum team met with Evaluation Consultant on ten occasions to develop/refine Museum evaluation frameworks and implement evaluation tools among general, access and group visitor audiences. MORE MINNESOTANS BENEFITED: Over the entire Project period: The Museum welcomed 93,554 visitors, including 12,014 “access” visitors. 802 “visitors” engaged with Museum a la Carte off-site Museum activities.175 school/early learning groups visited the Museum, engaging 8,960 visitors in hands-on learning.95% of visitors responding to an online survey indicated they were “Satisfied/Extremely Satisfied”; and “Likely/Very Likely” to recommend the Museum to a friend or colleague. 91% indicated the Museum promotes local arts and cultural heritage. MUSEUM STAFF EXPERIENCED INCREASED CAPACITY:Museum Educator and Evaluator roles were developed. 6 staff were trained and facilitated roles as Museum Educators. 10 staff were trained and facilitated roles as Museum Evaluators. All staff responded favorably via survey tool and/or group discussion about the preparation they received to serve in this role and provided helpful feedback to enhance future education/evaluation efforts. ",,,,142590,,"Brian Benshoof CEO, MRCI Worksource; Neal Benson Manufacturing Operations Consultant, retired from Emerson Electric; Laura Bowman Director of Community Relations and Development at Mayo Clinic Health System; Nick Hinz President, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Barb Kaus President, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Linda Kilander Retired Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; Kim Kleven Early Childhood Coordinator, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial; Naomi Mortensen Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; Tim Newell Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; Christine Powers Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley Telecommunications Operations Executive, Greater Mankato Growth; Beth Serrill Attorney, Blethen Gage & Krause; Christie SkilbredP roject Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; Dr. Katie Smentek Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Sara Steinbach Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing, Mayo Clinic Health System; Keith Stover Retired President, South Central College; Vance Stuehrenberg County Commissioner, Blue Earth County, MN; Anna Thill President, Visit Mankato; Liz Ulman Organizational Development Manager, Dotson Iron Castings; Dr. Ginger Zierdt Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CMSM will build upon the work that began with its 2015-16 appropriation by (1) Remediation and further development of exhibit areas that promote Arts & Cultural Heritage (ACH) learning (2) Expanding ACH learning opportunities for new audiences at off-site locations; (3) Engaging an outside Evaluation Consultant to help plan/implement strategies that meaningfully assess ACH learning outcomes and impacts; (4) Boosting the Museum’s capacity to serve more school/early learning groups. ",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Larsen,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","P.O. Box 3103",Mankato,Minnesota,56002,507-386-0279,sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/access-engagement-and-experience-development-strengthening-core-children-s-museum-souther-0,,,,
10007228,"Acquire Microfilm Reader/Printer",2017,9385,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","the microfilm printer was purchased at the rate bid. the reader is able to produce a readable document, as well as having the ability to scan and send research items by email.",,829,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10214,,"Ken Braaten, Harlan Highberg, Jan Feil, DonnaRae Jacobson, David Hallan, Rodney Rhen, Debbie Wilde, Carol Sundquist, James Chesley",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase a microfilm reader/printer to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-microfilm-readerprinter-4,,,,0
10007233,"Acquire Microfilm Reader/Scanner",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Measurable Outcomes that were achieved include: -successful acquisition, installation, and operation of the microfilm scanner, computer, and monitor, including development of library-specific documentation for patrons using the microfilm scanner; -announcement of the new microfilm scanner via an article in the DeWitt Wallace Library Spring 2017 newsletter, which was sent to all current Macalester faculty, all academic department coordinators, and the President's Council (senior staff members from across the college); -announcement of the new microfilm scanner via an article in the DeWitt Wallace Library 2016/2017 Annual Report, which is shared with the Provost, Library Advisory Committee members, and also uploaded to the college's institutional repository, DigitalCommons (http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/libanreport/); -targeted announcement to and training on the microfilm scanner for specific faculty, staff, and students, particularly in the History Department, who are heavy users of primary source materials on microfilm for their research and academic work; -training on the microfilm scanner for library staff; -training on the microfilm scanner specifically for students in Dr. Rebecca Wingo's Spring 2017 class (cross-listed in the History and American Studies Departments), Public History in Action - Remembering Rondo: A Digital History Practicum""; -evidence of usage of the new microfilm scanner via interactions between library staff and patrons, particularly in cases where faculty and students worked with Research and Instruction Librarians or when microfilm was requested via interlibrary loan; and -ViewScan III software usage statistics which logged 9,659 scans since 1/16/2017. One outcome to particularly note is the completion of a project by students in the Spring 2017 course, Public History in Action - Remembering Rondo: A Digital History Practicum."" Students partnered with Rondo Avenue, Inc. (the governing board of the community) to reconstitute the historic business district of the Rondo neighborhood from 1920-1960 using GIS mapping technology. This project drew inspiration from an earlier map by Rondo resident Jim Gerlich of important Rondo landmarks and businesses during the same time period. However, due to space limitations, only businesses established every 10 years could be included. There are no such restrictions on a digital map though, so over the course of the semester, students used the new microfilm scanner to scan all the Rondo-based business ads in the St. Paul Echo (1925-1927), Twin City Herald (1927-1940), and St. Paul Sun (1951-1976). Students presented their research to members of the Rondo Avenue, Inc. Board at the end the semester. The project has been donated to RememberingRondo.org (http://rememberingrondo.org/historic-rondo-businesses/) and a copy also resides in the Ramsey County Historical Society.",,68,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10067,,"Peter W. Ahn, Anne Crandall Campbell, Robin Jackson Colman, Jerry Crawford, David J. Deno, R. Lawrence Dessem, Edward Donkor, Steven C. Euller, Timothy D. Hart-Anderson, Michael A. Huber, Patricia Elizabeth Hume, Patricia R. Hurley, Aukse Jurkute, Carrie Norbin Killoran, Michael Klingensmith, D. Christian Koch, Jeffrey B. Larson, Mark G. Leonard, Seth J. Levine, M.A. Mortenson, Jr., Lee A. Nystrom, Paul L.H. Olson, Sandra R. Ortiz, Sara L. Peterson, Brian Rosenberg (ex officio), James L. Reissner, Susan Dunst Schwartz, Michael E. Sneed, Bruce L. Soltis, Paul J. Strand, Rebecca Van Dyck, Jon M. Walton, Annette M. Whaley",,"Macalester College","Private College/University","To purchase a microfilm reader/printer to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ellen,Holt-Werle,"Macalester College","1600 Grand Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-696-6901,holtwerle@macalester.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-microfilm-readerscanner-0,,,,0
10012623,"Acquire Elgin Monitor and Elgin Free Press Newspapers on Microfilm",2019,3338," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,22,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",3360,,"Will Harrington, Dean Harrington, Paulette Klees, June Hofschulte, Ian Norregaard, Micharl Carter, Janine Zarling, Yvonne Kruger, Linda Zabel, Beth Nienow"," ","Plainview Area History Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To add 41 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to make primary records more accessible to the public.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Nienow,"Plainview Area History Center"," 40 4th St SW "," Plainview "," MN ",55964,"(507) 923-7810"," bethmnienow@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Olmsted, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-elgin-monitor-and-elgin-free-press-newspapers-microfilm,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012665,"Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm",2020,7893," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",7893,,"AbdulRahmane Abdul-Aziz, Ashlyn Anderson, Alex Cirillo, Jay Cowles, Dawn Erlandson, Robert Hoffman, Jerry Janezich, Roger Moe, April Nishimura, Rudy Rodriguez, George Soule, Louise Sundin, Cheryl Tefer, Michael Vekich, and Samson Williams"," ","Minnesota State University, Mankato (Library Services)","Public College/University",,,"To add 97 rolls of microfilmed local newspapers to the library's holdings, making primary records more accessible to the public.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Heidi,Southworth,"Minnesota State University, Mankato (Library Services)"," Memorial Library, PO Box 8419 "," Mankato "," MN ",56002,"(507) 389-5066"," heidi.southworth@mnsu.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-primary-resources-microfilm-8,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012670,"Acquire Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner",2020,9995," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9995,,"Will Purvis, Vance Stuehrenberg, Kip Bruender, Mark Piepho, Colleen Landkamer"," ","Blue Earth County (Library System)",Libraries,,,"To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kelly,McBride,"Blue Earth County (Library System)"," PO Box 8608 "," Mankato "," MN ",56002,"(507) 304-4007"," kelly.mcbride@blueearthcountymn.gov ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-microfilm-readerprinterscanner-32,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013463,"Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm",2021,9990,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,47,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10037,,"Kevin Allen (Treasurer), Jo Guck Bailey, Gayle Elston, Kristin Fisher, Katherine Hughes, Kirby Hurd (Secretary), Steve Jameson (Chair), Jonathan Kemp, Erin Kragh (Vice Chair), Julie Lux, Nikolas Proehl, Mary Lee Teubner, Dana Truebenbach, Ken White, Ken Wilmes, Lisa Wolf",,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To add 111 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to make primary records more accessible to the public.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Shelley,Harrison,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","424 Warren St.",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 345-5566",archivist@blueearthcountyhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-primary-resources-microfilm-12,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17810,"Acquire ScanPro 2000 Microform Scanning System",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Dave Bastyr, Dennis Bergrud, Jim Bier, Kim Bradley, Chris Colby, Sally Enders, Gene Ohnstad, Darwin Olson, Terri Penz, Randy Shindelar, Jim Suk, Jim Wiekamp, Linga Willihnganz",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer",,"To make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sandra,Toogood,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-scanpro-2000-microform-scanning-system,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17934,"Acquire Digital Microfilm Reader/Printer",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Tracey Montgomery, Jo Emerson, Jenni Corbett, Shana Karle, Meg Todd, Gloria Tessier, Scott Freeberg, Keith Hisdahl, Lin Lindbeck, Bill Matschke, Chris Johnson, Christy Gutt",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer",,"To make accessible primary records through a new microfilm reader/printer",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-digital-microfilm-readerprinter,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17092,"Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm/fiche",2010,673,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Clearwater County Historical Society",," Grant was used to purchase 24 microfilm rolls of the local newspapers in Clearwater County and fill in from neighboring counties newspapers. By adding the newspapers from Polk and Beltrami Counties, the Clearwater County Historical Society will fill in a gap in time when there were no papers in Clearwater County and gain a new perspective of Clearwater County from these papers. The Beltrami County papers are significant to understanding their history because Clearwater was a part of Beltrami until 1902. The split from Beltrami was not a smooth one and the newspapers should shed some light on that process. The newspaper from Polk county will add quite a bit of information to their collection as the town of Fosston in east Polk, and its surrounding area was the trade area and where the train ended before expending to Clearwater. ",,"To add 24 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records",2010-02-12,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Tamara,Edevold,,"PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-primary-resources-microfilmfiche-1,,,,
17096,"Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm/fiche",2010,3232,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society",,"To add 119 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records.",,"To add 119 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records.",2010-02-12,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,,"PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-primary-resources-microfilmfiche-2,,,,
10025206,"Acquire Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner",2023,9890,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,520,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10410,,"Antinea Ascione, Steve Baule, Holly Masek, Adam Meyers, Erin Pagel, Stephanie Podulke, Scott Redenbaugh, Kristin Robinson, Rawhi Said.",,"Rochester Public Library",Libraries,"To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",,"To purchase a microfilm reader/printer/scanner to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sara,Patalita,"Rochester Public Library","101 2nd Street SE",Rochester,MN,55904,5073282369,spatalita@rplmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-microfilm-readerprinterscanner-41,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031217,"Acquire Plainview News 1942-1979 Newspapers on Microfilm",2024,2361,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",2361,,"Will Harrington, June Hofschulte, Vern Hofschulte, Yvonne Kruger, Paulette Klees, Janice Marshik, Beth Nienow, Melvin Schneider, Linda Zabel, Janine Zarling",,"Plainview Area History Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To add 29 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to make primary records more accessible to the public.",2024-04-01,2025-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Nienow,"Plainview Area History Center","40 4th St SW",Plainview,MN,55964,5079237810,bethmnienow@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Olmsted, Wabasha",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-plainview-news-1942-1979-newspapers-microfilm,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17155,"Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm/fiche",2010,2691,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota State University, Mankato - Library Services",," The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grant allowed the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato to acquire 17 new manuscript collections and fill in gaps for 3 additional collections. The primary mission of the Library at Minnesota State University, Mankato is to support the curriculum of the University, with the secondary mission being to serve as a regional information center for the residents of southern Minnesota.  The Legacy grant made possible the acquisition of Minnesota focused microfilm that will have an enduring value to both the campus and the region. ",,"To add 83 rolls of microfilmed primary records to broaden public accessibility",2010-04-16,2010-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Daardi,Sizemore,,"Library Services - MSU Mankato, P.O. Box 8419",Mankato,MN,56002,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-primary-resources-microfilmfiche-6,,,,
17262,"Acquire Primary Resources on Microfilm/fiche",2011,3837,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Blue Earth County Historical Society",," Blue Earth County Historical Society added of 126 microfilm reels of the local newspapers: The Free Press, Lake Crystal Tribune, Lake Region Times, Maple River Messenger and The Land magazine.  These additions complete the collection with what is currently available through the Minnesota Historical Society's microfilm lab. ",,"To add 140 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records",2010-08-13,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Shelley,Harrison,,"415 Cherry Street",Mankato,MN,56001,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-primary-resources-microfilmfiche-10,,,,
34029,"Acquire Microfilm Reader/Printer/Scanner",2015,9345,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",9345,,"Glenn Medgaarden (President), Ardis Jensen (Vice-President), Royce Helmbrecht (Treasurer), Patricia Kitchings (Secretary), Dean Ulland, Sue Grove, Jackie Holst, Terry Donovan, Keith Cich, Courtney Wyatt, Barbara Lewis, Amy Baskin, John Haymond (Executive Director)",0.00,"Mower County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase a microfilm reader/printer to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Haymond,"Mower County Historical Society","1303 SW Sixth Avenue",Austin,MN,55912,507-437-6082,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dodge, Freeborn, Mower, Olmsted, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquire-microfilm-readerprinterscanner-5,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031461,"Acquisition of State Park Inholdings",2025,1886000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09c","$1,886,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota to complete efficient, time-sensitive acquisitions of high-priority state park inholdings from willing sellers, deconstruct buildings and reuse building materials, and convey properties to the state to protect and enhance Minnesota's environment and public recreation opportunities. This appropriation may not be used to purchase habitable residential structures.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.56,"Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Complete efficient, time-sensitive acquisition of high priority State Park inholdings, conduct needed site cleanup, and convey the properties to the state to enhance Minnesota's environment and public recreation opportunities.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-09-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brett,Feldman,"Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota","275 East Fourth Street, Suite 250","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 370-7900",bfeldman@parksandtrails.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquisition-state-park-inholdings,,,,
34031,"Acquisition of Microfilm Reader/Scanner/Printer",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","Since the equipment is still quite new to BECHS, we have not explored all of the possibilities now available to us. However, in the short time, we have already been able to meet the needs of our customers through access to microfilm, copies available on paper, and a photograph captured as a jpeg.",,2373,"Available upon request. Contact",12373,,"Patrick Baker, Ky Battern, Dale Benefield, Jessica Beyer, Preston Doyle, Sandi Garlow, Wendy Greiner, Jim Gullickson, Susan Hynes, Mike Lagerquist, Shirley Piepho, William Steil, Marnie Werner, Randy Zellmer",0.00,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase two microfilm reader/printers to make microfilmed records more accessible to the public.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Potter,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","424 Warren St.",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-5566,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquisition-microfilm-readerscannerprinter,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17504,"ADA Access to the Gosen School",2011,2900,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,4415,,,,,,"City of Winger",," An Americans With Disabilities Act compliant access ramp was added to the front of the two-room Gosen School/Museum to provide access for all who want to enter. The building, built in 1888, was in operation until 1951. Sometime in the early 1990's it was moved to its present location in the city park. It serves as the museum and education center for the artifacts of the early settlers of Winger and the surrounding area. During the project the original entry door was salvaged, repaired and reinstalled instead of the proposed replica replacement. Volunteers assisted with general painting and repairs. The project has renewed area residents interest in the museum and has spurred Winger Historical & Arts Society membership growth. ",,"To broaden public access to the Gosen School, which houses the Winger History Museum",2010-10-31,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Devra,Carlson,,"PO Box 70",Winger,MN,56592,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ada-access-gosen-school,,,,
10034119,"AEDS Humanities Programming Fund Development Capacity Building",2024,67000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Kate Speed (Board Chair), Gebi Tufa (Treasurer), Rebecca Cooper (Secretary), Omar Kissi, Antony J Isubikalu, Gene Gelgelu (MBA, Ex Officio)",,"African Economic Development Solutions",,"African Economic Development Solutions will sustain and expand funding development team skills, this funding would support training, coaching, and overall support. The project has the following key objectives: 1) hire expertise to train staff on fund development planning; 2) grant writing training and support; 3) grant research; 4) grants management and reporting; 5) sponsorship fundraising; 6) grant application writing for humanities programs.",,,2024-04-12,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tsegaye,Gelgelu,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aeds-humanities-programming-fund-development-capacity-building,,,,
10025129,"Aeon: An Oral History",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,5000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",15000,,"Scott Anderson, Tami Diehm, Melissa Downey, Saroeun Earm, Jackie Foster, Tanessa Greene, Tom Hoffman, C.J. Simmons-Faye Jones, Priya Morioka, Martha Nevanen, Matt Plec, Richard Purcell, Dan Reed, Martha Swanson, Oscar Yanez.",,Aeon,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in oral history interviews the history of Aeon, an affordable housing nonprofit in Minneapolis.",,"To document in oral history interviews the history of Aeon, an affordable housing nonprofit in Minneapolis.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ali,Renk,Aeon,"901 N Third St, Suite 150",Minneapolis,MN,55401,6127464868,grantwriter@aeon.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Carver, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aeon-oral-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10034055,"African American Literary Conference",2024,45000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Roxanne Givens (President), Herman J. Milligan, Jr., Ph.D. (Acting Executive Director/Board Chair), Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair), Jerry Wilson (Treasurer), Charles Shafer (Secretary)",,"The Givens Foundation for African American Literature",,"The Givens Foundation will host a African American Literary Conference, slated for April 2025, to explore emerging themes, trends, and issues in Black American literature. Our collaboration with the Archie Givens Sr. Collection of African American Literature will elevate the discourse, fostering critical engagement. 1) Public Forum: Engaging the general public, as well as emerging and established writers, scholars, critics, agents, publishers, booksellers, educators, and students. 2) Workshops and Panels: Featuring presentations and discussions to expand public knowledge and appreciation of Black Literature, with a focus on the impact of banned books and the evolving landscape of Black literary expression. 3) Collaboration: Leveraging the Givens Foundation's strategic partnerships with public schools and organizations to enhance cross-generational critical reading and writing habits.",,,2025-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lissa,Jones-Lofgren,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/african-american-literary-conference,,,,
10004513,"Agricultural and Urban Runoff Water Quality Treatment Analysis - Phase II",2017,110000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04s","$110,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for an agreement with the Blue Earth County Drainage Authority to continue monitoring a model demonstration for storage and treatment options in drainage systems designed to improve agricultural and urban water quality by reducing soil erosion, peak water flows, and nutrient loading. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Blue Earth County Drainage Authority","Local/Regional Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04s.pdf,2016-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Craig,Austinson,"Blue Earth County Drainage Authority","204 Fifth St S",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 304-4253",Craig.Austinson@blueearthcountymn.gov,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/agricultural-and-urban-runoff-water-quality-treatment-analysis-phase-ii,,,,
10031034,"AHHA! - Healing the Breach",2023,19260,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","As our goals indicate, the measurable outcomes will be: (a) a comprehensive plan that identifies strategies and action steps for each of the three goals listed above to be implemented in 2023 ; and (b) a full portfolio of promotional materials that will be used, along with our website (ahha-mn.arts) and 15-minute documentary currently in production to develop relationships with potential","Since this grant was received, AHHA! has moved forward in developing its work plan and has identified a number of strategies and opportunities, as follows: 1. Explored collaborations with the following: Ramsey Co. Library - resulted in a Tuesday Scholar series, Black Artistry Explains American History,four programs scheduled for April and May, 2023. Central High School - introductory conversations and meetings with individuals and groups at St. Paul's Central Senior High School to explore programs during Black History Month as well as ongoing work, including the Coordinator for Work Based Learning and representatives of the Art Club, the Environmental Social Justice Club and the Black Student Union. MN Department of Education - met with Macarre Traynham, Director of the Minnesota Department of Education, Equity Diversity Inclusion Center, and Naomi Trevino, Head of Migrant Education with MDE. Explored a number of possibilities for a relationship with MDE, including the potential of being involved with professional development for MDE staff. Macalester College - explored with several staff and faculty at the College regarding the potential for working with students as well as working with alumni in supporting the College's antiracism objectives. MN Historical Society - discussed with the Pubic Programs Department possible programs as well as with the Teacher Education Department and potentially other departments interested in the arts and Black history. White Bear Center for the Arts - continued conversation regarding a second round of workshops at the Center as a follow up to those presented by AHHA! in 2022. Metro ECSU - discussed with the Professional Development Specialist opportunities to provide services to member schools. Golden Thyme Caf' ' arranged for art work to be displayed at this Black-owned caf' and coffee shop in St. Paul. AHHA! was able to use some of its funds to purchase lighting that will remain permanently in the coffee shop. 2. Marketing consultation Participated in a Consultation with Naomi Schliesman, a Springboard for the Arts consultant, to identify how to package, price and market our products and services. This resulted in guidelines for pricing and for narrowing and focusing our programs. 3. Development of promotional materials As we have worked to develop how we describe our products and services we are simultaneously creating our brand standards (typeface, textures, mood, and color palette) as well as a re-designed logo that incorporates those standards. We are in the process of finalizing our tag linesas well as the copy that describes how we want to work with educators and their students, businesses, and learning centers such as libraries, museums, and various artistic venues. We are creating Powerpoints for presentations. ; The concept for AHHA! was born in the fall of 2021. The grant from the MN Humanities Center in the fall of 2022 provided the opportunity for the idea to become reality; we were better able to understand who we are, how to best focus our efforts, and how to become a strong and sustainable organization. The purpose of the grant was to develop a strategic plan to carry out our mission. While our primary measurable goal was to develop a comprehensive plan that identifies strategies and action steps, we discovered that as we worked to develop that plan, we were simultaneously moving forward with opportunities to implement our program ideas. Thus, the plan keeps evolving as we incorporate learnings from those opportunities. We realize that while we are still in our infancy, we should consider our planning to be evolutionary rather than static. Outcome: A comprehensive plan for 2023 1. We applied for and received 501-c-3 tax exempt status and gained a better understanding of who we are and how to focus and made a change to our mission to better express ourselves: Previous: As an organization of African American artists, our purpose is to seek to use the art inspired by our lived experiences to engage residents of traditionally white suburban communities in the Twin Cities area in transformative conversations and activities that heal the breach and create mutual understanding. Revised: As an organization of African American artists, our purpose is to use the art inspired by our lived experiences to engage people in transformative conversations and activities that heal the breach and create mutual understanding. 2. We developed our primary product/program: Black Artistry Explains American History, a series of four presentations (one by each artist) that offer audiences the opportunity to hear Black artists share their lived experiences and how that translates to their art, to understand and interpret American history through images of the Black experience. A fifth presentation is optional, and involves all four artists in a panel discussion. These programs are designed to amplify the voice of Black Americans and inspire deep conversations with participants. 3. We identified priority audiences and venues for our programming. a) Educators: K-12 district leadership (principals, teachers, equity leaders). Examples of work for this audience include two contracts that we have secured for this summer and fall: Minnesota Department of Education - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center Each AHHA artist will give a 90-minute presentation at MDE's Reimagining the Arts and Ethnic Studies Summer Institute: Identify, Power, and Resistance in Education. The purpose of this institute is to provide professional development guiding secondary educators in exploring concepts of identity, power, and resistance as big ideas that can help them reimagine learning in the arts and ethnic studies. The audience is arts and social studies/social science teachers from around the state. BrightWorks (formerly Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit) Each AHHA artist will give a 90-minute presentation as a professional development opportunity for K-12 school equity leaders. b) General public, primarily in suburban and greater MN communities. The Black Artistry Explains American History series was presented in April at the Roseville Library as part of their Tuesday Scholar Series and in June at the White Bear Center for the Arts. Our goal is to establish relationships with at least two additional suburban communities in the next 12 months. c) Students Conversations were initiated with several individuals and student groups at St Paul's Central High School as well as with the principal. These have set the stage for a potential partnership with the school in the fall of 2023, when AHHA! artists might work with students to help them learn how to express their experiences with racism through art. In addition, presentations with teachers described above have the potential for establishing relationships between AHHA! and other individual schools and their students. d) Businesses We have installed AHHA! artwork and lighting at Golden Thyme, a Black-owned caf' and coffee shop in St. Paul and have promoted that as a place where people can view the art. The caf' also offers us a venue for conversation with people about AHHA! and social justice issue represented by the art. Our plan is to identify two other businesses where AHHA! artwork can be viewed, perhaps during Black History Month, and art talks can take place. 4) We have established a base pricing-model for our services to begin to grow the resources to ensure our sustainability. A marketing consultation through Springboard for the Arts helped us identify how to package, price and market our products and services, resulting in guidelines for pricing and narrowing and focusing our programs. As we have gained experience and others have become aware of our programming, we are beginning to put those guidelines into practice. Outcome: A portfolio of promotional materials to build awareness and understanding of our work. 1. Social media - We have worked to expand our website (ahha-mn.art) and to ensure that it meets our brand standards and redesigned logo. The website includes four videos about our work and information about each artist. We also have created an Instagram account and are using that platform to promote AHHA! events as well as to provide examples of historical figures and events that have been overlooked in telling our country's history. 2. We have created materials to distribute that describe AHHA! (see attached Meet the Artists and We Have a Problem 5 x 7 cards), as well as note cards that incorporate AHHA! artwork. 3. We identified our primary program, Black Artistry Describes American History, and have created four powerful PowerPoints that incorporate historical information juxtaposed with the artwork of each artist.",,,,16190,,"Beverly HammondAndrew Hammond Kennedy Simpson Donald Walker Kevin Donovan Jackie Reis James Stewart; Beverly Tipton Hammond - chair Kennedy Simpson - vice chair James Stewart - secretary Jackie Reis - treasurer A. Drew Hammond - director Kevin Donovan - director Donald Walker - director",,"Artistry. Honesty. Healing. Action (AHHA!)",,"As an organization of African American visual artists, our purpose is to use the art inspired by our lived experiences to engage residents of traditionally white suburban communities in transformative conversations and activities that heal the breach and create mutual understanding. This project seeks funds to support AHHA! artists through a planning process that will empower them to present their creative visions of racial justice as a pedagogy that enriches the secondary school curriculum.",,,2022-08-01,2023-01-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,"Tipton Hammond",,,,,," 443-527-6118"," tiptonhammond@yahoo.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ahha-healing-breach,,,,
33927,"Allies in Changing Times: Fifty Years of Serving People with Disabilities in Ramsey County",2015,5950,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","Public Sharing - This goal was paired down from the original grant request because the Marketing and Public Sharing line item of the budget was not funded. However, ALLY People Solutions did share the History Project several ways with the general public, its stakeholders, Ramsey County Historical Society members and elected officials. ",,,"Available upon request. Contact",5950,,"Eugene Mason, Denis Woulf, Amy Harris Overby, David Mathias, Mary Des Jarlais, Darek Nord, Lyle Mueller, Michael Michlitisch, Kelsey Bakeberg, Bob Brick",0.00,"ALLY People Solutions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript commemorating the 50th anniversary of ALLY People Solutions.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Erika,Schwichtenberg,"ALLY People Solutions","1246 University Avenue, Suite 239","St. Paul",MN,55104,612-226-4699,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/allies-changing-times-fifty-years-serving-people-disabilities-ramsey-county,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012529,"Alpha Archives and Collections Project",2020,8650," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8650,,"Alfred W. Coleman (president), Eric R. Clark (vice president), Antonio M. Montez (secretary), Harold C. Minor (interim treasurer), Jonathan C. W. Jones (program officer), Gene L. Ward, Jr., Aubrey Johnson, Mahad Omar, Xavier Storay (ex-officio member; president of Mu Chapter), Carlos D. Sneed (ex-officio member; president of Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter)",0.05,"Raymond W. Cannon Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 10 oral history interviews the history of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in Minnesota.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carlos,Sneed,"Raymond W. Cannon Foundation"," 40 S 7th Street Suite 212, PO Box 179 "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55402,"(651) 336-4443"," carlos.d.sneed1@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/alpha-archives-and-collections-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17728,"American Association of Museums Conference Scholarship",2012,2000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,2000,,,,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To send two people to the American Association of Museums annual meeting and conference, April 29-May 2, 2012, in Minneapolis.",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,James,Lundgren,"Olmsted County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/american-association-museums-conference-scholarship-2,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17729,"American Association of Museums Conference Scholarship",2012,1000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1000,,,,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To send one person to the American Association of Museums annual meeting and conference, April 29-May 2, 2012, in Minneapolis.",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/american-association-museums-conference-scholarship-3,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28643,"American Indian Exhibition Research and Planning",2014,9997,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9997,,"Dave Bastyr, Jim Suk, Randy Shindler, Dennis Bergrud, Kim Bradley, Chris Colby, Sally Enders, Sheila Kiscaden, Gene Ohnstad, Darwin Olson, Terri Penz, Nels Pierson, Peg Wade, Jim Wiekamp, Linda Willinganz",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop an exhibit on the history of the American Indian in Olmsted County.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leah,Brey-Fratzke,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,"507-282-9447 x 117",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/american-indian-exhibition-research-and-planning,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031044,"AmericaTV.me - Diverse Cultures One Humanity",2022,8700,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The deeper impact of the project - building the cultural glue that help connect the diverse cultures of Minnesota - will be realized over time. What can be observed and measured is the effectiveness of the videos that can be evaluated through the following: Content - How has the project achieved its goal of inclusiveness? Cost - How has the project kept the costs affordable? Reach- how deep has the project reached within the diverse cultural communities of Minnesota Message - Are viewers getting the core message of the videos - the commonality across cultures Innovation - Has the project sparked innovation in content, cost, reach and message.","There are three major outcomes to date: video specific, participants and a valuable DEI resource. Video Specific This is a very diverse group of participants in the video from many cultural groups in Minnesota sharing a common tradition - enjoying State Fair traditions, such as Sweet Martha's Cookies. The video project was completed and uploaded to YouTube and then promoted via social media. There were 419 views of the video with 9.398 impressions and 19.4 hours of viewing time. In addition there were over 3500 impression on two LinkedIn posts. It was also posted on Facebook and Twitter. The Minnesota State Fair has offered to promote the video in their newsletter that goes out 6000+ contacts and to promote any social media tweets that I send out on the video. Two versions of the video was produced - an 18 minute version and a 3 minute version. Participants This was a very diverse group of participants. Families and participants were from Native American, Hmong, Somali, Oromo/Ethiopia, Latino, African American, White and Asian communities. Three youth reporters were also involved. Some participants visited the Fair for the first time and were thrilled to participate in State Fair traditions. DEI Resource This video can be a very valuable DEI resource that helps people see the common bond of humanity that connects us all together; The project was completed with a focus on two activities - each focusing on illustrating as well as celebrating how our diverse communities in Minnesota share a common humanity. Many Traditions Common Humanity focused of diverse Minnesotans enjoying the Minnesota State Fair; Let's Break Bread - focused on building community through cultural breads. Many Traditions Common Humanity - This was produced in partnership with the Minnesota State Fair, Oromia 11 and Community and Co Lifestyles. African American, African Immigrant, Latino, Asian and White and Native American families and youth were videotaped enjoying common State Fair traditions such as - Eating Sweet Martha's Cookies, visiting the animal birth center, going on rides, eating State Fair Food, visiting the International Bazaar and the world murals. Two videos were produced - one an 18+ minute video and the other a 3 + minute video on the theme. Th video was produced over a few days at the State Fair. Majority of the tickets were offered free by he State Fair to participants and additional ones were purchased. In addition each participant/family received a small stipend to cover parking and other costs. Outcomes Participants - A big impact of he project was the benefit to the participants themselves. For one family it was the first time they could attend the fair and for the children especially they were such enthusiasm and excitement at the end of the day. They also enjoyed viewing the video seeing other diverse families enjoying the traditions of the fair. Youth Reporters - Three young people helped interview a Hmong Family at the Fair. This was a great experience for them to learn the art of interviewing. One of the youth returned for the second project - Let's Break Bread and was actively involved in the production of the videos of the event. Content: The content was well received by the audiences viewing the videos. The diversity of people featured in the video was very significant to help communicate the core theme - Many Cultures Common Traditions. Cost - The project kept costs at the minimum because the partners especially Oromia 11 offered services at very low cost compared to hiring a videographer. Community and Co Lifestyles offered services and minimal cost because they believed in the vision of the project. Reach - The video on Youtube received 500+ views. The posting on LinkedIn received 1775 impresssions. The State Fair featured the video in their recent newsletter. The success of the video project has resulted in the State Fair offering a booth to feature Cultural Destinations in Minnesota in 2023 as another way to celebrate diversity at the State Fair. The video will be showed across the 12 days of the Fair with a potential reach of a million plus people. Message - the message of the video was easily received because people could see illustrations of the theme very vividly. Innovation - This was a community led low cost high value project. People participated because they valued the concept - Many Cultures. Common Traditions and wanted to show Minnesota our common humanity. Let's Break Bread - Building Community through Cultural Breads The purpose of this series was to illustrate another common characteristics of our humanity - bread. In this series diverse people were invited to sample cultural breads as a conversation starter that would lead to building deeper relationships. Three events were held each attended by around 18 people. At Pizza Karma in Eden Prairie, people were introduced to bread from India - Naan. The owner explained how the bread was made and demonstrated the baking of the bread in the traditional tandoori ovens. Then participants got to sample Naan Pizza and engage in conversation. The meeting closed with each one sharing their experience and offering their insights. At Krewe, in Saint Joseph Minnesota, participants met Chefs Mate and Erin and got to sample their traditional African American inspired Bread Pudding and other rolls. At Agelgil restaurant, people got to sample East African Injera bread and guests included a local community council leaders and African immigrant leaders they were seeking to build relationships. Outcomes Participants - There was very high energy at each of these events with members wanting to participate in future events. Youth Reporters - One of the youth reporters from the State Fair project helped with the video production and also served a role as leader and facilitator at one of the events. Content: The content of the meetings have high value as participants realized the power of ""breaking bread"" especially around cultural breads which had a deeper resonance. Cost - The project costs were kept low - primarily the cost of the bread and drink with other costs absorbed by the owners of the restaurant and myself. Community and Co Lifestyles offered services at a lower cost because they believed in the power of the project. Restaurant owners also participated because they aligned with the power of the idea. Reach - The videos have not yet been released to the public. I anticipate a lot of positive reaction. The project was mentioned in the legislature by the Chair of the Legacy Committee as an example of Legacy Fund supported projects. The videos will be featured across 12 days of the State Fair with a potential reach of over a million people. Message - the message of the video was easily received because people could see illustrations of the theme very vividly. Innovation - The innovation of this project was a focus on cultural bread as a way to build community especially in our currently polarized world.",,,"Minnesota State Fair in kind donation of 50 State Fair Tickets Personal time value (logistics expenses) $3000 Oromia 11 subsidized rate for video production and editing.. Many Traditions. Common Humanity - State Fair contribution of 50 tickets. My personal time with logistics and production Let's Break Bread - My personal time with logistics and production. Logistics expenditures in the Budget of $ 3000 is the time value of my effort in production, coordination and editing the video production",8695,,"NA; N/A - Dr. Bruce Corrie applied as an individual",,"Bruce Corrie",Individual,"America is polarized around cultural and racial identity. AmercaTV.me will offer a vision where people can discover common roots across diverse cultural identities.Two videos and virtual tours will be produced - ""Rhythms"" and ""Flavors"". For example, Rhythms - An Asian Indian playing the ?tabla , an African American playing the Saxophone, an Irish American playing the piano, Each plays the same beat in their unique way. Videos will be produced in multiple languages.",,,2022-01-18,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/americatvme-diverse-cultures-one-humanity,,,,
10007224,"3M and Maplewood: Magically Adhered Exhibit Production",2017,56614,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Results to the below outcomes were measured through surveys of visitors, conversations, and informal guest book comments. The outcomes were all successful due in part to the professionalism of the exhibition and the time and thought that went in to all programs. Outcomes included: 1) Residents of Maplewood understand the connection between Maplewood's land characteristics and 3M's choice to site their campus there. Visitors showed intellectual connections to the content they learned about through the 3M and Maplewood exhibit by the quality and type of questions they asked in other areas of the farm. This outcome was successful. 2) Residents of Maplewood can describe the impact of 3M's presence on the growth of their city. Visitors who attended the Bruentrup Heritage Farm asked follow-up questions that reflected a deeper understanding of how the arrival of 3M in Maplewood both shaped and reflected broader suburban and corporate trends. This outcome was successful. 3) Residents of Maplewood and other Minnesotans begin to better understand the mutually beneficial, but largely separate relationship between 3M and Maplewood. Public discussions about incorporation and the rise of the corporate campus reflected knowledge about the consequences of the suburbanization era. This outcome was successful, and continues to grow through social media and informal conversations. 4) Residents of Maplewood begin to value local history more. Membership to the MAHS increased, attendance at MAHS events increased, positive letters to the editor and political advocacy for history increased. This outcome was partially successful. Membership and attendance increased, as did press coverage. The outcome continues to have impact long-term.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",56614,,"Robert Jensen, Bill Bruentrup, Jessie Watson, Raydelle Bruentrup, Mike Ericson, Mickey Michlitsch, Steven Carlson, Robert Cardinal, Richard Currie, Mary O'Malley",0.13,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit on the history of 3M in Maplewood.",,,2016-11-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,DeGuzman,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-341-9848,Nicole@MaplewoodHistoricalSociety.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/3m-and-maplewood-magically-adhered-exhibit-production,,,,0
33915,"3M and Maplewood Exhibit: Sign and Label Development",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","The short term outcomes were that the Maplewood Area Historical Society developed academically-reviewed, high-quality designed interpretive signage and text digital files for our exhibit. They are prepared for the production phase of the exhibit and we are confidant in the quality and thoroughness. The Project Manager and Board are able to better envision the new exhibit, and use the signs to build enthusiasm. Each milestone has been achieved to our satisfaction. To that end, the graphic designed digital files for all signs are completed and delivered. These files are attached with the final report. The long term outcomes will include Minnesotans and the people of Maplewood become more familiar with the patterns of suburban development, and the significance and impact of corporate migration to suburbs. We feel this outcome is easily achieved with the production of the exhibit. Visitors to the new exhibit will be able to describe the relationship between the development of the 3M campus in Maplewood and the development of Maplewood itself. They will be able to describe the significance and meaning of this history.",,4000,"Available upon request. Contact",14000,,"Robert Jensen, William Bruentrup, Raydelle Bruentrup, Steve Carlson, Charlotte Wasiluk, Mickey Michlitsch, Michael Ericson, and Richard Currie.",0.00,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to develop an exhibit on 3M's history with the City of Maplewood.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,DeGuzman,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-341-9848,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/3m-and-maplewood-exhibit-sign-and-label-development,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
21784,"Antibiotics in Minnesota Waters - Phase II - Mississippi River",2014,203000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 05h","$203,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the University of St. Thomas to measure antibiotic concentrations and antibiotic resistance levels and assess the contributions of farm runoff and wastewater treatment in a portion of the Mississippi River. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,203000,,,3.22,"University of St. Thomas","Private College/University","The occurrences of contaminants including antibiotics, other pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in the environment have gained increasing attention in recent years because of their potential health and ecological impacts. However, serious gaps remain in our understanding of these contaminants and the significance of the threats they may pose, such as to drinking water. Through this appropriation scientists at the University of St. Thomas, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the University of Minnesota will continue work focused on the threats posed by antibiotics to understand which antibiotics are of the most concern – for example, because of their potential to increase antibiotic resistance – and to delineate their urban and rural sources. The first phase focused on antibiotics in the Minnesota River and this phase will focus on the Mississippi River. Findings will help develop strategies to manage threats and minimize future impacts posed by antibiotics to human and ecological health.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_05h.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Wammer,"St. Thomas University","2115 Summit Ave, OSS 402","St. Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 962-5574",khwammer@stthomas.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Wabasha, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/antibiotics-minnesota-waters-phase-ii-mississippi-river,,,,
785,"Aquatic Management Area Acquisition, Phase 1",2010,5748000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$5,748,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire and in fee title and easement to be added to he state aquatic management area system. Acquired land must remain open to hunting and fishing, consistent with the capacity of the land, during the open season, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. A list of proposed fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation Improved aquatic habitat indicators Improved aquatic habitat indicator","1,026 acres",,6220900,"RIM and Private Source",5748000,,,None,DNR,"State Government","This program will permanently protect approximately 1,246 acres (8.9-miles) of lake and warm water stream shoreline through fee title and permanent easement acquisition. Our program will also secure 54 Acres (3.1-miles) of permanent habitat management easements that include angler access on designated trout streams.","Aquatic Management Areas were established to protect, develop, and manage lakes, rivers, streams, and adjacent wetlands and lands that are critical for fish and other aquatic life, for water quality, and for the intrinsic biological value, public fishing, or other compatible outdoor recreational uses. AMAs provide angler or management access; protect fish spawning, rearing, or other unique habitat; protect aquatic wildlife feeding and nesting areas; and protect critical shoreline habitat, among other purposes authorized by Minnesota Statures 86A.05, Subdivision 14. Guiding Principles >Conserve critical shoreline habitat for all fish and wildlife species >Conserve vital fish spawning and rearing areas >Provide angling and management access corridors on trout and warmwater streams >Provide non-motorized angler access on lakes and streams >Preserve examples of healthy shoreline habitats as maps for future restoration of disturbed sites. Project dollars will secure fee title or permanent easements on approximately 921 acres (6.6 miles) of lake and warmwater stream shoreline, and leverage about 325 acres (2.3 miles) of similar acquisition through partner funds. Project dollars will also secure 54 acres (3.1 miles) of permanent habitat management easements that include angler access on designated trout streams, primarily in the Southeast and Northeast areas of the state. Overall priority will be given to acquiring regionally significant fish and wildlife habitat that will build on existing shoreline habitat and provide angler and hunter access. Projects may occur anywhere within the state, and depending on priorities, risk of development, and potential partners. Project lists will change, as new parcels become available and as previously included projects become unavailable. Collaborative partnerships will be promoted in order to acquire key lands. Project money is expected to generate additional non-state funded acres and shoreline miles, for a grand total of 1,300 acres (12 miles) of critical shoreline habitat. Department policy is to notify County and Township governments when acquiring AMA's. Local support for AMA acquisition is usually substantial, and local groups commonly offer to help raise funds.","Accomplishment Plan: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2010/accomp_plan/5b.pdfAquatic Management Areas were established to protect, develop, and manage lakes, rivers, streams, and adjacent wetlands and lands that are critical for fish and other aquatic life, for water quality, and for the intrinsic biological value, public fishing, or other compatible outdoor recreational uses. AMAs provide angler or management access; protect fish spawning, rearing, or other unique habitat; protect aquatic wildlife feeding and nesting areas; and protect critical shoreline habitat, among other purposes authorized by Minnesota Statures 86A.05, Subdivision 14.Guiding Principles>Conserve critical shoreline habitat for all fish and wildlife species>Conserve vital fish spawning and rearing areas>Provide angling and management access corridors on trout and warm-water streams>Provide non-motorized angler access on lakes and streams>Preserve examples of healthy shoreline habitats as maps for future restoration of disturbed sites.Project dollars secured fee title or permanent easements on approximately 525 acres (5.2 miles) of lake warmwater stream shoreline, and leveraged about 427 acres (5.3 miles) of similar acquisition through partner funds. Project dollars also secured 73 acres (4.8 miles) of permanent habitat management easements that include angler access on designated trout streams, primarily in the Southeast and Northeast areas of the state. Overall priority was given to acquiring regionally significant fish and wildlife habitat that will build on existing shoreline habitat and provide angler and hunter access. Acquisitions occurred throughout the state, and depending on priorities, risk of development, and potential partners. Collaborative partnerships were promoted in order to acquire key lands.County and Township governments were notified by the DNR when acquiring AMA's in their locale. Local support for AMA acquisition is usually substantial, and local groups commonly offer to help raise funds.Note: Land acquisition for this appropriation incurred professional service expenses that exceeded the approved budget.  During this appropriation, the state of Minnesota changed its billing software system.  The change resulted in significant delays (9 months, July 2011- March 2012) in receiving bills and overspending the professional service budget line without prior authorization.  We have created individual accounting budgets for each line item in approved budgets.  This step and the now operational accounting system will prevent similar issues in the future.Sources outside of OHF were also used to pay for professional service expenses.  These leveraged dollars are noted in the budget table.",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Pat,Rivers,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road ","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5209",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Lake, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, St. Louis, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquatic-management-area-acquisition,,,,
10031026,"Arab American Cultural Heritage Programming ",2023,19750,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Growth of artists as measured by audience response, artist reflection, and artist leader observation Participation by a variety of community as artists and audiences Development of new work for our community","We hosted a showcase that lasted for two full days and evenings of new work by new writers at the Open Book space. The 8 staged readings, included 8 talk backs by humanities scholars. We had over 2 dozen artists participate in the showcase, and the total audience for these events was over 500 people. It was an extremely intensive and succesful event that brought together writers, actors, humanities scholars, directors, and audience members from all different backgrounds together, and was extremely succesful!",,,"We sold items at the door (books, refreshments), and that is what we used for ""other funds"". ",19750,,"Jawdy Obeid Khaldoun Samman Layla Assamarai Joseph Farag Lina Jamoul Kathryn Haddad Ahmed Ismail Yusuf Tarek Aboueid",,"New Arab American Theater Works",,"1) We will teach the tradition of Arabic drumming to community members, and present this music to the Twin Cities in a series of outdoor concerts open to all. This will include audience talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. 2) We will recruit 6 local SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) community members to work together to develop their writing in a safe and supportive community setting. The product will be presented as staged readings with talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars.",,,2022-01-15,2021-12-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arab-american-cultural-heritage-programming,,,,
10031026,"Arab American Cultural Heritage Programming ",2022,19000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Growth of artists as measured by audience response, artist reflection and artist leader observationFormal and informal surveys of artists, community leaders and audienceParticipation by a variety of community as audience and artistsDesire of artists to continue to work with our company on future projects and Interest by others to get involved with activities","This is what was proposed: 1) We will teach the tradition of Arabic drumming to community members, and present this music to the Twin Cities in a series of outdoor concerts open to all. This will include audience talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. We spent the summer of 2022 teaching the tradition of Arabic drumming to 12 local drummers. They met weekly from the beginning of June until the end of August, and gave an outdoor concert with talkback to community members. It was a great success with participation from a variety of people. We evaluated our program with surveys that were given online, and also by in person feedback. 2) We will recruit 6 local SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) community members to work together to develop their writing in a safe and supportive community setting. The product will be presented as staged readings with talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. We ended up recruiting 6 local SWANA playwrights (and 3 national playwrights) to participate in weekly writing workshops that were held over zoom from July to December. These workshops resulted in the creation of several new pieces of writing that were developed over this time through discussion and workshop creation. ",,,,19000,,"Layla Asamarai Joseph Farag Lina Jamoul Jawdy Obeid Khaldoun Samman Andrea Shaker Ahmed Ismail Yusuf Kathryn Haddad, ex officio",,"New Arab American Theater Works",,"1) We will teach the tradition of Arabic drumming to community members, and present this music to the Twin Cities in a series of outdoor concerts open to all. This will include audience talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. 2) We will recruit 6 local SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) community members to work together to develop their writing in a safe and supportive community setting. The product will be presented as staged readings with talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars.",,,2022-01-15,2021-12-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arab-american-cultural-heritage-programming,,,,
10007196,"Archaeological Evaluation Survey of Vadnais Lake: Phase II (Evaluation)",2018,9750,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9750,,"Jacci Krebsbach (President), Pam Videen (Membership), Don Follett (Treasurer, Secretary), Carol Gross, Michelle Reichow, Robert Minton, Lucena Slaten, John Vadnais",,"Shoreview Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified archaeologist to conduct a Phase II survey of Vadnais Lake.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Vadnais,"Shoreview Historical Society","350 West County Road 96",Shoreview,MN,55126,651-587-2727,vadnaisj123@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archaeological-evaluation-survey-vadnais-lake-phase-ii-evaluation,,,,0
17141,"Archaeological Survey of the Gibbs Museum",2010,6750,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,248,,,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society",," In 2006, Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS) purchased an additional 1.5 acres of the original Gibbs farmstead located adjacent to the existing Gibbs Museum property in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.  This purchase provided the impetus for updating and expanding the interpretive programs at Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life and creating a new master plan and landscape plan for the Museum.  Historically, the parcel was once part of Heman and Jane’s homestead tract. As the original 160 acres tract was divided, Area F became the site of a circa 1920 brick house. A garage and pool house are also located on the parcel. The area has seen heavy landscaping and disturbance related to construction of gardens, a pool, a labyrinth, and large asphalt driveway. No archaeological testing had been previously conducted in this area. In April 2010, the Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS) retained a consultant to complete an archaeological investigation inpreparation of planning projects at the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The purpose of the investigation is to identify if previously unrecorded archaeological sites exist within the project that may be affected during future site projects.  The archaeological investigation included a review of known archaeological sites, historic properties, and previously completed surveys and a field reconnaissance survey. The main purpose of this project is to identify any potential archaeological sites located on the Gibbs property.  The goal of the project is that the results of this archaeological survey will inform RCHS as they begin a new Master Planning process for the Gibbs Museum.  In addition, RCHS engaged the public in the process of archaeology by providing opportunities for the public to participate in a dialog with the archaeologist during the project. Public Archaeology Day On June 27, 2010 a public archaeology day at the Gibbs Farm Museum was completed. The event was completed in conjunction with “Dakota Day”, an event dedicated to discussion of the Eastern Dakota peoples and their relationship to the Gibbs Farm. Assisted by volunteer, Rod Johnson, President of the Minnesota Archaeological Society, Blondo Consulting completed the excavation of one test unit (1 x 1 meter). Visitors were able to witness archaeology firsthand and some participated by screening soil and examining artifacts. A brief program to explain the archaeological process and discuss excavations (past and present) at the site was also completed.       ",,"To conduct an archaeological survey of Gibbs Farm preparatory to site planning",2010-04-16,2010-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mollie,Spillman,,"75 W. 5th St., Ste. 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archaeological-survey-gibbs-museum,,,,
28992,"Archaeology Outreach Pilot Program",2015,74259,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session, chater 137, article 4, section 2, subdivision 5, b. 3. History Partnerships","History Partnerships: $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",,,7650,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",81909,,"Tom Boyd, Julie Brady, Carolyn Brusseau, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Tom Fabel, William Frels, John Guthmann, Douglas Heidenreich, Richard Heydinger, John Holman, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, Carl Kuhrmeyer, David Kristal, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, Jeff Slack, Joanne Swain, Ralph Thrane, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partner Organizations: Anoka County Historical Society, Dakota County Historical Society, Scott County Historical Society, and Ramsey County Historical Society Four county historical societies will begin a pilot program in 2015 to provide archaeology and cultural resource management outreach services to local history organizations in the seven-county metro area.The pilot project will address immediate needs of participating organizations, including public programming, data collection, collections care and staff training, while also providing valuable insight into long-term needs of local history organizations. Partner organizations will hire an archaeological contractor to lead these efforts. Partners will participate with the consulting archaeologist in presenting the project and specific findings at the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums and Minnesota association of Museums.",,,2014-12-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chad,Roberts,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street","Suite 323","St. Paul",55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Anoka",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archaeology-outreach-pilot-program,,,,
10007247,"Archival Collections Processing",2017,9979,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","RCHS hired an archival technician to process and rehouse the 3 collections. The collections were processed, rehoused, and entered at a folder or item level, depending on the item, into Past Perfect. RCHS will make these processed collections available for future researchersRCHS continues to respond to outside research requests, making the collections available for consultation.",,2640,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",12618,,"Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Tom Fabel, Martin Fallon, William Frels, John Guthmann, Susan Handley, Richard Heydinger, Ken Johnson, Janine Joseph, Sandy Kiernat, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Robert Mairs, Jeffry Martin, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Lisa Dickinson Michaux, Jim Miller, Jonathan Morgan, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, George Robertson, Roxanne Sands, James Stolpestad, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",0.23,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified professional to process three archival collections held by Ramsey County Historical Society.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archival-collections-processing-0,,,,0
10012317,"Archival Collections Processing",2019,9981," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","RCHS hired an archival technician to process and rehouse the 2 collections. The St. Anthony Park Community Council collection was fully processed, rehoused, and entered at a folder or item level, depending on the item, into Past Perfect. The West 7th Fort Road Federation collection archival paper material was fully processed. 25% of the photograph/media portion remains to be cataloged, and all photos will be digitized by RCHS collections volunteers by the end of 2019. The media content will be outsourced for digitization, and then cataloged by RCHS volunteers by the summer of 2021. RCHS made these processed collections available for future researchers. RCHS continues to respond to outside research requests and making the collections available for consultation.",,3009,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12990,,"Jo Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum , Jo Emerson, Thomas Fabel, Martin Fallon, Tim Glines, John Guthmann, Susan Handley, Richard B. Heydinger, Jr., Kenneth H. Johnson, Janine Joseph, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Robert W. Mairs, Jeffry Martin, Father Kevin McDonough, Susan McNeely, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Robert Muschewske, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Chris Taylor, Jerry Woelfel",0.23,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To provide better organization of archival collections, allowing for greater public access to the community?s historic resources.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society"," 75 W 5th Street, Suite 323 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-0701"," mollie@rchs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archival-collections-processing-1,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025034,"Archival Collections Processing",2021,9972,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Careful planning ensured that this project would achieve its targets.",,269,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10241,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Martin Fallon, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",0.16,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization of the museum's archival collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",,"To provide better organization of the museum's archival collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archival-collections-processing-2,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17454,"Archival Storage and Shelving",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,8231,,,,,,"Gustavus Adolphus College",," A total of 961 linear feet of archival quality shelving was purchased and installed in the ""vault"" area and the College Archives storage room at Gustavus Adolphus College. Old, used shelving was re-purposed for use in other areas of the college. The installation of this shelving has alleviated overcrowding, provided a safer more secure storage environment and consolidated the collections to one location. ",,"To improve storage of 961 lineal feet of college archives through proper housing and shelving",2010-10-29,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jeff,Jenson,,"Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, 800 West College Avenue","Saint Peter",MN,56082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archival-storage-and-shelving,,,,
34004,"Archival Collections Processing",2016,9976,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","RCHS achieved the short and long term outcomes by hiring an archival technician to process, rehouse, and enter the 3 collections into Past Perfect at a folder level. RCHS made these processed archival collections available for future researchers through access to the Past Perfect system. RCHS continues to respond to outside research requests and makes its archival collections available for consultation.",,77,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10053,,"Julie Brady, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Mari Eggum, Tom Fabel, Martin Fallon, William Frels, John Guthmann, Richard Heydinger, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, Carl Kuhrmeyer, David Kristal, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Lisa Dickinson Michaux, Jim Miller, Jonathan Morgan, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, James Stolpestad, Joanne Swain, Ralph Thrane, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",0.19,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified professional to assess the archival collections held by Ramsey County Historical Society.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archival-collections-processing,,,,0
17506,"Archives: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future",2011,4341,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,37000,,,,,,"Cathedral Heritage Foundation",," To make the Cathedral of St. Paul archives more accessible to the public, the Cathedral heritage foundation undertook a two-step project to sort, organize, inventory and file their collections. The first step involved general cleaning and the reorganization of materials. All materials were re-housed in archival storage units. Inventory information was entered into PastPerfect. The second step of the project focused on the recruitment and training of volunteers folow up on and continue the new preservation/storage best practices. ",,"To provide basic processing and rehousing of archival materials in order to make Cathedral of St. Paul archives publicly accessible. Amount adjusted to focus the project.",2010-10-31,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Celeste,Raspanti,,"400 Selby Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/archives-preserving-past-shaping-future,,,,
10031410,"Are Stream Restoration Efforts Effective? An Evidence-Based Assessment",2025,200000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Saint Mary's University of Minnesota to assess stream habitat improvement projects to improve trout populations and stream health in Minnesota's Driftless Area.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,5.1,"Saint Mary's University","Private College/University","Assessing stream habitat improvement projects to improve trout populations and stream health in the Driftless Area.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,Robertson,"Saint Mary's University","700 Terrace Heights Box 7",Winona,MN,55897,"(507) 457-8746",aroberts@smumn.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/are-stream-restoration-efforts-effective-evidence-based-assessment,,,,
10031016,"We Are Stardust, Indigenous Science-Art-Culture Workshop & Club Activities for Special-Needs Youth",2023,9750,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Our measurable outcomes and assessments will change as needed based on assessments/surveys completed by all adult and youth participants. We will develop assessments for both the WAS and MSAS training sessions and the Spring 2023 club sessions. The WAS trainings will inform the club trainings and Spring 2023 club adjustments will be made as needed. Our hope is that we are able to analyze collected data and provide meaningful measurable outcomes for this grant's purposes and for future modified WAS/MSAS programming. One set of measurable outcomes are specific to the effectiveness of WAS/MSAS modifications for the special-needs youth success: (a) WAS trainings provided skills to complete activities in the workshop (b) Youth are able to share the WAS activities with club participants successfully (c) All participants can identify and/or recognize, improved and/or newly acquired skills MSAS has their own goal/outcome processes that will be modified as needed during the planning, development, and implementation process. The following is a current list of MSAS outcomes: Youth Development is out of school time enrichment programming for youth entering or currently enrolled in one of our MAPS Secondary Schools (grades 6-12). The focus of positive Youth Development (enrichment programming) is specific. The program philosophy is to provide learning environments that focus on 5 areas of support for young people: o good relationships with positive-influencing adults (bonding) o competence to overcome adversity (resilience) o ability to think logically, creatively, and critically (cognitive competence), o ability to manage emotions (emotional competence) o ability to explore interests (career development). Overall, both individual programs focus on youth empowerment educationally, socially, and personally - whether they are at school, work, or family/friend relationships, the skills and confidence that youth recognize within themselves, and those that can be improved and/or acquired are always positive outcomes for our youth.","One set of measurable outcomes are specific to the effectiveness of WAS/MSAS modifications for the special-needs youth success: (a) WAS trainings provided skills to complete activities in the workshop & (c) All participants can identify and/or recognize, improved and/or newly acquired skills Initially there were fourteen youth, only ten completed the project. Two dropped due to sports conflicts and two were placed into a foster home and could no longer attend. Of the remaining youth, five special-needs (SpEd) youth and five non-SpED completed pre- and post-project skills surveys. Each skill was ranked as follows, reflecting youth status at these two project time points: (1) A new skill I'm learning due to the project; (2) A skill I know I had - it's a challenge for me; (3) A skill I know I have that is easy for me to use/do; (4) A skill I am always good at. The skill categories were I. Growth Mindset & Purpose; II. Motivation & Goal-Setting; III. Social Awareness/Understanding; IV. Relationship Skills; and V. Responsible Decision-Making. Each category listed 2-4 individual skills for the rank. For example, ""I am better able to influence my own future and achieve my goals"" (II); ""I am able to understand another person's perspective and/or feelings from verbal and non-verbal cues"" (III); and ""I am able to consider how my decisions impact myself as well as the lives of others"" (V). Since we were together 75 hours for the 4-week project, it was remarkable how quickly the youth acted as ""besties"" - they were somewhat familiar with each other at the beginning and within two weeks, they were a very close-knit group. So, not surprisingly, the largest improvement was in social-interaction skills for III and IV. The project required skills that youth were able to enhance or acquire, e.g., communication (verbal, written) for video scripts and to share thoughts about the science and cultural aspects of the project. Overall, most pre-project skill ranks were in the 2-3 range. Increases in skill ranks were noted for all students in the various categories including juggling multiple demands, have high expectations of myself, and active listening. The youth completed a S.M.A.R.T. Goal that was directly (or not) linked to the project. Basically, all youth met their goal to some degree. For example, several wrote goals specific to learning about stars and galaxies, whereas others wanted to learn beading, patience, waking up on time for the workshop (the cabs picked them up around 9am in the summer!), and one wanted to stay off the cell phone and focus on the workshop. I also collected daily post-it note feedback - youth answered the same two questions each day as activities varied - ""What did you learn/enjoy most today"" and ""What would you change/did not go well for you today?"" I read these at the end of each day and made changes for the following day, e.g., students were able to work in a group or by themselves, especially for the video creation so they could help each other or focus better, respectfully. In general, the workshop days were ""fun""; ""nothing was bad""; ""exciting""; ""I liked lunch"". Probably the best aspect was the socializing for all the youth as many stated ""people are funny""; ""others are nice""; ""helping others is good"". Youth completed a self-reflection narrative called D.E.A.L.: Describe your learning experience; Explain how you learned, i.e., your skills and how you used them for the project; Attention to learning or why does it matter to acquire/enhance skills for school, work, and socially; Leverage or how will you use these skills for your future endeavors? The variety of responses was interesting: ""I want to teach native culture to kids""; another ""persevered"" with science content that at first did not sound interesting; another was more comfortable with social interactions; and one stated ""the beading was hard but it's done"". (b) Youth are able to share the WAS activities with club participants successfully Of the five SpEd youth, only one was qualified to work with the Fall MSAS club but decided to spend time focusing on the upcoming school year instead. Only one of the five qualified non-SpEd youth worked with the Fall MSAS club, although two others said they wanted too - I am not sure why they changed their minds. Club leaders serve as role models for the five areas of ""youth development"": bonding/good relationships with adults, resilience, cognitive and emotional competence, and career development. Of the SpEd youth, only the one qualified to work with MSAS met all five criteria. In fact, this youth had the best overall workshop performance. Non-SpEd youth met these outcomes by completing their activities. For the career piece, local community college English, Graphics, and Art instructors spent at least one session working with the youth as well as showing youth their classrooms while giving an overview of the college courses they taught. All youth enjoyed this aspect of the workshop. ; What was accomplished? The project work with students began in early February 2023 and was completed by mid-March 2023 in the approved time period. The project had three sections which the students completed: (1) Science basics about (a) the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun (rotation, revolution, day/night, seasons); (b) Milky Way and pulsating stars, including how telescopes are used to collect data about them (2) Native culture and star stories about the Pleiades (a pulsating star cluster) (3) Native art project: beading, dreamcatcher, spin drum The project timeframe was divided into two meetings for Science, one for the cultural stories, and depending on the selected project, two-three meetings for creating the art piece. All youth shared their previous knowledge and/or asked questions for both the Science and cultural stories meetings. Since one of the four youth is basically non-verbal, sharing/asking questions was at a minimum from this student and involved various hand signals or facial expressions to communicate understanding, enjoyment, etc. These youth shared their meeting experiences with their Special Education (SpEd) teachers more often than with their General Education teachers, and surprisingly, not much with their families, based on my conversations with the youth. (1)Feedback surveys were shared with all project youth, and their SpEd teachers (only) were asked to collect student feedback since our scheduled project time had come to an end. Plus, I felt that the students would provide non-biased answers since I would not be present recording their answers. Teachers were given hard-copy feedback sheets to record share what they were told by the students during and after project completion. I included a copy of the feedback survey with this final report. Of the four students that participated in the project, one student had a different teacher, and did not respond to the project feedback. This student wanted to complete the beading project yet was unable to do so even though alternate times were offered through May 2023. We think that this attitude occurred because of the teacher's absence on a scheduled meeting day for completing the beading project with a resultant loss of interest in the project. (2) Letters to families requesting feedback were sent home as a (a)hard-copy with their children, (b)emailed to families y teachers, and (b) mailed to the family's permanent addresses listed in our school district rosters. There was no response from families for any three options. Did you achieve your goal(s)? How do you know you achieved them? (How did you determine and/or measure your goals and outcomes?) One set of measurable outcomes are specific to the effectiveness of WAS/MSAS modifications for the special-needs youth success - the main change from our original proposal is that youth who completed the original WAS training chose not to be involved as club leaders. As such some WAS-based goals were not met due to this circumstance. That said, we found that the four special needs students were able to complete the activities if they chose to do so, especially with respect to the cultural art piece (one measurement). For the three verbal special needs students, all had varying degrees of previous knowledge about the science aspects and were very interested while completing the two sessions as evidenced their asking questions and sharing their previous knowledge. The non-verbal student did not want to watch any science videos. All four students were interested in the culture videos that focused on Native-based stories of The Pleiades. From both of these sessions the teachers said students shared their learning along with their own experiences looking at the stars, family stories, and science facts they learned (e.g., that the Earth rotates on its axis ""to make day and night"". With respect to the cultural art, the students decided which one (or more) of the available art projects they wanted to complete. The facilitator explained how to do each one and each student followed through with limited help - the artwork took 2-3 meetings to accomplish. Goal measurements were completed by These cultural pieces required cognitive skills they did not previously have (e.g., learning to tie a knot) or experience in another setting (e.g., designing and painting a feather or spin drum): both of these examples address WAS and MSAS of shared activity success and improved/newly acquired skills, respectively. With regard to student learning/skills, the modified art tasks required resilience and perseverance - the internal motivation to keep working on the art even though they found it challenging. Other WAS/MSAS goal evidence for bonding adults was shown by the feather made specifically for a teacher, and that all youth looked forward to our sessions and shared their experiences with their SpEd teachers after each session. They were all proud of their art as (see video). In general, their sharing of personal/family stories and completion of their art show that the modifications resulted in successful experiences for this group; in fact, one student asked if we were going to ""come back next year"" and the answer was/is ""Yes!""",,,"NA. This Legacy Special-Needs Youth Project was supported by in-kind donations (only) of cultural art materials from our We Are Stardust United Way Purpose-Driven Paycheck Grant, Year 1 (UW-PDP) We used the following UW-PDP cultural arts project materials: beads, sinew, leather, paint, feathers, and associated tools (paintbrushes, leather punch, scissors). Other larger beads were provided by the Legacy facilitator, Elaine, due to youth dexterity/fine motor skills. Some students brought their own/personal beads and feathers.",8775,,"Native Skywatchers Inc-501c3-NonProfit Board Members: - Herbert Medina - Travis Zimmerman - Annette S. Lee; Native Skywatchers Inc. Board of Directors Herbert Medina - Treasurer, herbert.medina@gmail.comTravis Zimmerman - Secretary, Travis.Zimmerman@mnhs.orgAnnette S. Lee - Director, aslee17@gmail.com",,"Native Skywatchers",,"Our focus is on planning and implementation of programming suitable for indigenous and non-indigenous special-needs youth, that allows for an enriching experience that values indigenous culture and affords engaging and creative ways for learning and personal growth. We will modify the ""traditional"" Native Skywatchers We Are Stardust workshop training with follow-up transition and support for these youth to share Stardust workshop activities in the role of afterschool club leaders. ",,,2022-07-22,2023-05-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elaine,"O. Hardwick",,,,,," 507-995-4392"," elaineohardwicknmmn@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-are-stardust-indigenous-science-art-culture-workshop-club-activities-special-needs,,,,
10031072,"Art from the Inside MN",2023,74400,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Measurable Outcome 6 Exhibitions within the community Planned Activities - Seek exhibition opportunities (we have committed to 3 thus far, therefore we want to research & secure at least 3 more exhibition opportunities) - Coordinate exhibits w/host sites - Market/advertise exhibits - Set up/take down of exhibits - Participate in exhibits (this typically includes attending most, if not all, exhibit sessions, offering educational opportunities & discussions, etc) - Solicit feedback for artists during exhibit - Providing feedback to artists post-exhibit Measuring/Tracking - Evidence of participating in 6 exhibitions between fall 2022-January 2024 (this will include marketing used to promote exhibitions & documents f/exhibitions, ex: photos, videos, press releases) Measurable Outcome Development of formal art/art therapy programming for the correctional facilities Planning Activities - Research (& eventually contract with) art instructors & instructional designers to create art/art therapy programming - Design/develop art/art therapy programs - Prepare to present to Minnesota Department of Corrections w/plans for implementation in late 2023 or early 2024 Measuring/Tracking - Comprehensive art/art therapy programming fully developed & ready to implement in correctional facilities throughout Minnesota - Evidence of communication w/DOC partners on plan for implementation Measurable outcome Mural Project Planned Planned activities - Research, interview, & eventually contract BIPOC artist f/the community - Solicit feedback f/incarcerated artists interested in participating in the project - Select incarcerated artists for participation in project via an application & interview process - Develop plan to work w/DOC facility leadership & security staff to coordinate mural installation Measuring/Tracking - Plans to execute plan at Stillwater & Lino Lakes facilities (including commitment f/leadership at both facilities) - Contracts w/BIPOC artists f/the community to work w/incarcerated artists - Contracts w/incarcerated artists at each facility to begin work on murals fall 2023 ","Since receiving the grant in early fall 2022, Art from the Inside has hosted 3 exhibitions. We hosted a month-long exhibit, titled Identity , at Creators Space in downtown St. Paul. This event was very well attended over the course of 4 weeks. Additionally, during this exhibit, we hosted 6 events at Creators Space intended to draw specific crowds to the exhibit and engage in various conversations around mass incarceration, criminal justice reform, and supporting arts programming as a therapeutic means to improve conditions of individuals incarcerated in Minnesota. These events included: * Opening Reception * Friends & Family Night * DOC & Community Partners Night * Art & Justice Night * Art, Incarceration, & Healing Event * Private Event with Midway Contemporary Arts * Leadership St. Paul NightThe exhibit at Creators Space drew over 500 attendees through the course of November 2022. From November 2022 through January 2023, Art from the Insidehosted an exhibit at the US Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. This exhibit was set up in a public space for community members to observe and enjoy while they were at the courthouse. Because it the exhibit was shown in this manner, we are unable to track how many people were exposed to the art from the incarcerated artists featured. However, when this exhibit culminated with a closing reception late January 2023, it was attended by judges, lawyers, politicians, family members of artists, and community members. The third exhibit we've hosted since receiving this grant took place at Inver Hills Community College in their Gallery 120 (a gallery located on campus). Fifteen works from the larger Identityexhibit were included in at Gallery 120. The exhibit was hosted for 5 weeks and during that time Antonio Espinosa and artist and AFTI board member, Ricardo Dominguez, attended and presented at Inver Hills Community College's Student Success Day where they discussed the organization, the exhibit, and AFTI's impact on artists on the inside and the outside. Art from the Inside is now in the process of preparing for our fourth exhibit since receiving this grant. Identity Part 2will be hosted throughout April 2023 at Creators Space in downtown St. Paul. Like the fall exhibit, we plan to host a variety of events to drawn the community to the exhibit and engage with us in important dialogue about our work. Measurable Outcome: Development of formal art/art therapy programming for the correctional facilities We are making progress with this goal of the grant, albeit slow progress. During fall 2022, we prepared a draft framework of an arts program to the MN Department of Corrections for review. We are still waiting to hear back from the DOC about whether they have feedback or if they are prepared for us to implement this program. In the meantime, we have identified someone who we hope will work with us to write the curriculum and serve as a co-facilitator with Antonio Espinosa once the curriculum is written and ready for delivery. We have also met with several other artists/art educators who we hope to hire to facilitate specific components of the arts programming. Measurable Outcome: Mural Project Planned Art from the Inside has had 5 meetings with DOC employees from MCF-Lino Lakes. These include a cross section of staff who represent different parts of the facility (including an associate warden, an Education Director, the facility chaplain, a program director, a case manager, and security staff). Additionally, we have met with Public Functionary and several BIPOC artists represented by the organization. Throughout these meetings, we have defined what type of mural will be eventually installed at MCF-Lino Lakes in their youth offender living unit. We are working with Public Functionary to determine which artists will work with the incarcerated youth and artists to plan, prepare for, an implement the mural. Our goal is to have the mural installed summer 2023. When meeting with the DOC staff, we also discussed future mural projects, most notably a mobilemural that will start at one facility and move throughout facilities in the DOC.; Outcome 1: Host 6 exhibitions in the community We hosted 4 month-long exhibitions in the community (Creators Space Nov 2022, Federal Courthouse Jan 2023, Creators Space April 2023, Unity Church Oct 2023), participated in 2 major community events Grand Old Days and Selby Jazz Festival), and presented at and shared art work at two conferences Juvenile Justice Reform Conference May 2023 & Beyond Bars Conference March 2023). Between these 8 separate events, we reached and exposed our artists to thousands of people. Outcome 2: Development of formal art/art therapy programming in the correctional facilities We met with local artists and art instructors, an art therapist, and a leading expert in art/art therapy programs in correctional settings. All of these meetings, along with conducting research, enabled us to prepare a draft art program that we hope to propose to the MN Department of Corrections and eventually implement upon their approval. We did propose our art program to Dakota County Jails; however, they were not able to commit to the program due to lack of funding. Outcome 3: Complete a mural project We spent an extensive amount of time meeting with various representatives at the MN Department of Corrections to research, organize, plan, and implement the mural project. We met with them over a dozen times between September 2022 and May 2023. We also met with BIPOC artists from the community who were committed to this project and who went to great lengths to prepare for the project (including accessing/visiting the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility where the mural would ultimately be completed). Despite many hours of planning for implementation, the DOC ultimately could not commit to the project. They backed out. During the summer of 2023, Dakota County Jails approached us about partnering to do a mural project. Again, like we did with the MN Department of Corrections, we met with them and did extensive research, planning, and preparation for implementation. Like the MN DOC, they eventually backed out citing lack of funding/resources. During an exhibit we hosted in October, we had participants attending the exhibit engage in a painting activity that will culminate in a traveling mural . We are in the midst of working with the MN Department of Corrections to determine which correctional facilities this mural can be displayed at and work through the logistics of getting it installed. Also, as we were unable to get the mural project completed during the grant period, we worked with documentary artists to create films that could go inside the prisons so that our artists could experience the power of their platform in the community and show each other the power of art to heal. ",,,"Aside from some small donations, this is currently the only funds we are leveraging. ",74400,,"Board Member Role Ann Deiman-Thornton President Ryan King Treasurer Sara Rose Secretary Joy Yoshikawa Member Ricardo Dominguez Member Jennifer Marx Member Jessica Godes Member Michele Livingston Member Tierre Caldwell Member; Ann Deiman-Thornton, Board President Sara Rose, Board Secretary Ryan King, Board Treasurer Joy Yoshikawa, Board Member Michele Livingston, Board Member Jessica Godes, Board Member Ricardo Dominguez, Board Member Jennifer Marx, Board Member Tierre Caldwell, Board Member ",,"Art from the Inside MN",,"Art from the Inside elevates the voices of incarcerated artists in Minnesota and amplifies their stories through their art and community-centered exhibitions of their art, providing the public a space to explore the complexities of identity, incarceration, and our shared humanity. AFTI will expand its reach and impact into more state correctional facilities and incorporate culturally-sustaining arts programming both inside and outside the walls of confinement.",,,2022-09-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Antonio,Espinosa,,,,,,7154416152," aespinosa82961@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carlton, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-inside-mn,,,,
10031048,"Art Residency Program ",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","30,000 Feet will develop and offer 12 artist residency workshops, connecting at least 360 Black youth in East Saint Paul to Black artists. Residencies will be evaluated by in-person student surveys that allows youth to rate their experience and cultural engagement. We expect that at least 70% of participants will report building cultural identify over the course of the workshop.","Only outcomes to date is that 30,000 Feet has established the 12 artist who will be facilitating the residency. All of the artist who will be working in relation to this grant are artsist of color. ; 9 workshops were conducted during summer camp. The workshops are as followed: * Mural art w Helen Peightal: Students created practice art in the classroom to creating symbols like Jean Michele Basquit to share the things that mattered most to them. Then they spent time adding those things to the outside of the Black arts and tech center * Drumming with Jamal Saalam: Students learn the basics of beat making and working as a team to create songs to be performed at the center and in the communities in which they live. * Spoken word with Sagirah Shahid: Students worked to learn the meanings and power of words. They created poetry and spoken words to help speak truth and inspire others to do the right thing through this art form. This workshop time was shared with DJing workshop as well because many students lacked in literacy so the task of writing poetry and spoken word was challenging for many of the youngest youth. The DJ workshop consisted of small group sessions on a dj board learning about how to please your crowd and get excitement from an audience. This was taught by Dj huh what?! our former DJ It was also replaced with Basics of drawing and Painting with Cald to Art * Photography with Awa Mally: Students learn how to use a professional camera to take photos of one another to share the joys of being a black youth in summer camp as well as did photography to show the poor conditions in which they reside. * Basics of drawing and painting with Kenneth Caldwell: Students learned how to use shapes to create powerful images to share with the community. * Singing with Gary Hines the Director of Sounds of Blackness: Students learned and recorded songs from the sounds of blackness to share with the youth community. * Arts & Crafts with Coco Caldwell: Students worked on a range of arts and craft projects to take back and to do in their homes and communities such as crown making, dream catcher making * Beautifying and making meaning in our ceilings at 30k w/ Tegan Malon: Students choose something that was meaningful and purposeful to them in their community and painted it on ceiling tiles that are up for display at the 30k center * From nothing to something creating art w/ Art Spring: Students did a range of projects some examples include using old boxes to make play areas (Harmony's house), puppet stages, household items for slime and more. As we continued to offer workshops, we found that the young people enjoyed the opportunity to create more visual arts projects and doing things that allow for them to get out of their seats so we made some adjustments to workshop facilitators to accommodate the participants need, wants and desires based on the surveys. As a result students found more buy in In the fall the following arts have and will occur: * Stepping with Sean Burns: Students learn self-control through coordinated steps and chants to share with the community to encourage positive self-worth * Magazine making with Teresa: Students worked with graphic design team to create mini zines to share with the community what is important to them and what they enjoyed about being a member of the 30k summer camp. * Create posters with Bobby: Students will work with the Bobbby from the bearu to establish posters for print and sale in the community. Each poster will share something that the youth find signifacnt to the african american culture ",,,"Jamal provided his workshop as a in kind donation",17500,,"Ta-Coumba Aiken Chautenll Allen Raj Semjethrou Carleton Cruthchfield ; Chauntyll Allen Carleton Crutchfield Raj Sethuraju Tacoumba Aiken",,"30,000 Feet",,"30,000 Feet will develop and offer 12 artist residency workshops, connecting Black youth in East Saint Paul to Black artists. Through projects and experiential learning rooted in African American culture and history, students use art to discuss social justice and other areas that spark passion. The program teaches critical history through curriculum they can relate to. We aim to create the next generation of changemakers by using out-of-the-box, meaningful methods that inspire.",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Vanessa,Young,,,,,," 651-208-8461"," vanessayoung@30kft.art",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-residency-program,,,,
17390,"Artifact Collection Inventory",2011,6973,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3500,,,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society",," The RCHS determined to gain intellectual and physical control over their historical collections documenting Ramsey County. PastPerfect software was purchased and installed, and training was received by staff. An inventory technician was hired and trained to apply the software using best practice inventory methods. 2,306 artifacts (9% of the total inventory) were recorded and catalogued. The daily information was backed up and stored offsite. ",,"To begin to gain intellectual and physical control over a significant historical collection documenting Ramsey County",2010-09-08,2011-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mollie,Spillman,,"75 W. 5th St., Ste. 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artifact-collection-inventory,,,,
17467,"Artifact Collection Inventory",2011,6996,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,6300,,,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society",," Phase two of a project to improve intellectual control of the stored 3-D collections by contiuing the partial-inventory of artifacts. During this phase of the inventory 2,155 objects were recorded making the total number recorded so far 4,461 or approximately 18% of the objects to be inventoried. Information garnered during the process will aid the determination of the amount of storage needed and the supplies necessary for proper storage and preservation. Once complete, the inventory will aid exhibit planning and creation. ",,"To gain physical and intellectual control through a professional inventory of approximately 4,000 objects documenting Ramsey County history",2010-10-29,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mollie,Spillman,,"75 W. 5th St., Ste. 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artifact-collection-inventory-0,,,,
10012405,"Artist Hazel Belvo Publication: Research/Writing/Editing",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The project targets were achieved through the dedication of our author Julie L'Enfant for her exceptional attention to detail. Our editors are meticulous in the correction of a manuscript by finding grammar and spelling errors, standardizing style using the Chicago Manual of Style, fact checking, improving clarity and flow, and being careful not to change the author's meaning and own style of writing. In the upcoming final phase of this book project (production, design, and printing), all proofs (usually two) from the printer will be carefully reviewed by Ian Graham Leask and Beth Williams to confirm that the product meets Afton Press standards. We will then receive a final folded-and-gathered copy of the book to review one last time before giving the go-ahead to complete the printing process. Afton Press will have funds set aside in the budget, along with income from book sales, for the ongoing promotion of this project and for reprints and additional editions. We have a cooperation agreement with the University of Minnesota Press to distribute our art books to book stores, museum shops, and libraries throughout the country and indeed the world.",,1200,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11200,,"Gary Lindberg, Malcolm McDonald, Rico Paul Vallejos",0.05,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to edit a manuscript on the life and work of Minnesota artist Hazel Belvo.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press"," 6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370 "," Edina "," MN ",55435,"(651) 436-8443"," leask@aftonpress.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Cook, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artist-hazel-belvo-publication-researchwritingediting,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
18498,"Arts and Cultural Legacy Programming (2013)",2013,112500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1) Increase in the Asian Pacific Islanders community to create, implement, and share arts and cultural heritage programming 2) Increase young people's understanding and appreciation of their cultural heritage, 3) Increase young people's capacity to engage and share with other their arts and cultural heritage, 4) Increase emering artists and young people's self awareness and growth as holders and sharers of arts and cultural heritage, 4) Create educational resources that speaks to the culture and experience of Asian and Pacific Islanders, and 5) Created real opportunties for engagement and understanding among all Minnesotans for the arts and cultural legacies of Asian Pacific Minnesotans.","• Four new children’s books and supplemental educator guides were published that speak to the experiences of being an Asian Pacific Islander child or youth in the United States • 6,000 copies of these four titles were distributed to over 35 schools and community organizations in Minnesota • Reading Together titles were nominated for local, regional, and national literary awards • CAPM staff facilitated three classroom sessions around the Reading Together books from 2012. • Six artists completed a second year of the Academy for Asian Pacific Islander Artists, deepening their learning on topics such as artist portfolios and marketing.",,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center’s “Arts & Cultural Legacy” program will educate, highlight, and promote understanding of the arts and cultural heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders for all Minnesotans. The Program consists of 3 elements 1) capacity building via the Artists Fellowship Program and the Asian Pacific Youth Council; 2) print and media via the creation of books for young readers; and 3) arts programming.",,,2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sia,Her,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans","658 Cedar Street, Suite 160","St. Paul",MN,55109,(651)757-1740,sia.her@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-legacy-programming-2013,,,,
10031120,"Arts and Cultural Exhibit",2023,42000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","1. Distribute 1,500 Passport to Play passes to underserved families each year (total of 3,000 over the next 2 years) through community partners, schools and public service organizations. 2. Welcome hands-on arts and cultural traveling exhibits into the children's museum engaging over 50,000 visitors each year. (2 traveling exhibits each year)",,,,"The exhibit will cost more than $42,000, so SPARK Children's Museum of Rochester will cover the rest of the costs or leverage community dollars to help support the rest.",11250,,"Chair: Tim Deutsch, General Manager, Pace International Chair Elect:Laura Kropp, Director at Primrose School of Rochester Secretary: Melissa Brinkman, CEO, Custom Alarm Treasurer: Greg Epsom, Principal Smith Schafer and Associates Shelley Henry, Director of Campaign Administration, Department of Development, Mayo Clinic Angie Bowman-Malloy, Co-owner, Midwest Flooring Solutions Ken Brown, Olmsted County Commissioner Darcy Elmer, Trust Officer Wealth Advisor, Associated Bank Private Wealth Loree Flick, Chief Enthusiast at Enthusiastic Events, LLC Jenny Hosfeld, EVP/Chief Banking Officer, Think Mutual Bank Kari Michaletz, Business Development, Construction Collaborative Becky Montpetit, Owner and Founder, Rochester Mom Shruthi Naik, VP Comparative Oncology, Vyriad Inc. Carla Nelson, Minnesota State Senate, Ex-Officio Sankesh Prabhkar, Digital River Sean Ryan, Project Manager, Ryan Companies Chris Wendland, Shareholder & Attorney, Wendland Utz, Ltd Law Firm Zoey Jantsan, Edina Realty Ben Trehey, Coulee Bank Angela Mattke MD, Mayo Clinic Soledad Andrade, Mayo Clinic Erica Schumacher, Rochester Public Schools ; CHAIR: Tim Deutsch, Pace International CHAIR ELECT: Laura Kropp, Primrose School of Rochester SECRETARY: Melissa Brinkman, Custom Alarm TREASURER :Andrew Forliti, Smith Schafer and Associates FORMER CHAIR: Shelley Henry, Mayo Clinic Angie Bowman-Malloy, Midwest Flooring Solutions Ken Brown, Olmsted County Commissioner Darcy Elmer, Associated Bank Private Wealth Loree Flick, Enthusiastic Events, LLC Jenny Hosfeld, Think Mutual Bank Kari Michaletz, Construction Collaborative Becky Montpetit, Rochester Local Shruthi Naik, Comparative Oncology, Vyriad Inc. Carla Nelson, Minnesota State Senate, Ex-Officio Sean Ryan, Ryan Companies Chris Wendland, Wendland Utz, Ltd Law Firm Zoey Jantsan, Edina Realty Ben Trehey, Coulee Bank Angela Mattke MD, Mayo Clinic Soledad Andrade, Mayo Clinic Erica Schumacher, Rochester Public Schools",,"SPARK, Children's Museum of Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. will be implementing a program called Passport To Play aiming to increase the number of children and families of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and incomes to participate in hands-on arts and cultural programming and educational exhibits at the museum. Passport To Play would reach over 1,500 children and families a year from underserved communities in Southeastern Minnesota. The Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. will also be seeking financial support for traveling exhibits to enhance the Art's and Cultural Heritage educational experiences for families in the community and focus on forging deeper connections with diverse communities across the area. ",,,2022-01-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lindsey,Hemker,,,,,," 507-218-3104"," lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-exhibit,,,,
10034021,"ASAL MHC Civics Grant",2024,18000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"ASAL Charities will enhance civic engagement within the East African community in the Twin Cities, honoring and celebrating its unique culture. ""Empowering Voices"" will integrate cultural nuances into civic education throughout twelve sessions focusing on the significance of voting, civic involvement, and active participation in civic life.",,,2024-06-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aman,Meldawo,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asal-mhc-civics-grant,,,,
10034265,"ASAL MHC Civics Grant",2024,18334,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"ASAL will enhance operations in three areas: 1) non-profit management; 2) grant writing and reporting; 3) fundraising strategy development. This project has the following key objectives: 1) train and assist staff on grant writing and reporting for non-profit management; 2) hire experts to conduct strategic planning, fiscal management, and community outreach training; 3) hire consultation to identify, monitor, and communicate fundraising campaign opportunities, grant writing, tracking progress, and project management.",,,2024-04-11,2024-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aman,Meldawo,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asal-mhc-civics-grant-1,,,,
10034089,"Asia Extravaganza",2024,24990,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Catlynn Dang, Jijun He, Ange Hwang, Ying Li, Aeola Lu, Steve aka ""Mr Fun"", Korawan Muangmode, Tin Tran, Eric Voung",,"Pan Asian Arts Alliance",,"This project involves the collaboration between Pan Asian Arts Alliance, Elluminance Era, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce-MN, Asian Media Access, Unity Dance Group, and other Pan Asian Arts groups. It is a first-ever collaboration between Asian American performing and visual arts organizations. The project, ""Asia Extravaganza,"" is a one-night festivity event to showcase Asian American youthful culture through dance, music and storytelling. It is set to illuminate Minnesota with the vibrant tapestry of Asian American cultures through a grand concert event featuring local artists alongside an integrated experience by incorporating local vendors, ensuring the economic impact extends to cultural/creative businesses. This event will be a cultural celebration open to the public.",,,2024-05-22,2024-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aeola,Lu,,,,,,"(612) 598-1858",paaa@amamedia.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asia-extravaganza,,,,
10031031,"Asian American Short Film Project",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcomes include: 12 writing workshops facilitate by APIA MN Film Collective 30-50 participants workshop participants 50 attendees (60 cap for social distancing purposes) for celebration reading 15 new five minute short film works-in-progress from APIDA community members showcased at the in-person event and on the APIA MN Film Collective vimeo page ","Outcomes To-Date Include: - 9 filmmaking workshops with 8 participants - 21 mentorship sessions - 2 filmmaking workshops open-to-the-public on zoom and in-person, average attendees per workshop is 21; Outcomes include: 1) 17 writing workshops facilitated by APIA MN Film Collective 2) 28 individual mentorship sessions with teaching artists 3) 7 complete short film scripts created and written by APIA artists 4) 61 total attendees during workshops We measured these outcomes through participant count. We achieved our goals! Our major goal was to empower and equip the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIA) community with the tools to create their own short films. 100% of our artists stated that this program helped them do that. We measured these outcomes by having 1:1s with artists at the beginning of the program and at the end. ",,,"MRAC - $10,000 In-Kind space provided by In Progress ",20031,,"Andrew Ahn, Carolyn Mao, Andrew Peterson, Thomas Reyes, Saymoukda Vongsay ; Advisory Board: Andrew Ahn (Korean), award-winning director, NetflixCarolyn Mao (Korean), producer, ESPN, CNNAndrew Peterson (white, LGBTQIA+), Executive Director of FilmNorth Thomas Reyes (Filipino), FOX Saymoukda Vongsay (Lao), playwright, cultural producer, Mellon Foundation Playwright in Residence at Theater Mu ",,"APIA MN Film Collective",,"The Asian American Short Film Project is a six-month long series of workshops on how to create a five minute narrative or documentary short film culminating in a public event showcasing works-in-progress. This will include workshops on how to write a short film, how to find funding, how to produce a short film with the tools that you already have (i.e. smartphone), how to edit, and how to distribute/show your short film.",,,2022-08-29,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asian-american-short-film-project,,,,
10034019,"Asian Children's Museum",2024,50000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Jin Di Chen (Board Chair), John B Yang (Executive Director), Ange Hwang (Board Treasurer), Poh Lin Khoo (Board Secretary), Stephen J Lu",,"Asian American Business Resilience Network",,"This project includes support for two exhibit developments: 1) Highway 94 displacement of the Rondo neighborhood; 2) a 3D Asian Goddess Folktale exhibit.",,,2024-02-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Yang,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asian-childrens-museum,,,,
2963,"Assessment of Minnesota River Antibiotic Concentrations",2012,95000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05e","$95,000 the first year and $95,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Saint Thomas University in cooperation with Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of Minnesota to measure antibiotic concentrations and antibiotic resistance levels at sites on the Minnesota River.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,95000,,,1.28,"University of St. Thomas","Private College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The occurrences of contaminants including antibiotics, other pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in the environment have gained increasing attention in recent years because of their potential health and ecological impacts. However, serious gaps remain in our understanding of these contaminants and the significance of the threats they may pose. Through this appropriation scientists at the University of St. Thomas, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the University of Minnesota are cooperating to focus specifically on the threats posed by antibiotics to understand which antibiotics are of the most concern - for example, because of their potential to increase antibiotic resistance - and to delineate their urban and rural sources. Findings will help develop strategies to manage threats and minimize future impacts posed by antibiotics to human and ecological health.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS While the presence of antibiotics in surface waters has received attention due to concerns about health or ecological impacts, major gaps still remain in our understanding of the scope and significance of this potential problem. The goal of this study was to address the question of whether human or agricultural sources of antibiotics and antibiotic resistant bacteria may be the most significant in surface waters impacted by both. We focused on drainage ditches that receive farm runoff and municipal wastewater treatment plant effluents as possible sources for a portion of the Minnesota River in Southern Minnesota. We studied four major classes of antibiotics used in agriculture (for veterinary purposes or as growth promoters) as well as in human medicine. We conducted 12 sampling campaigns over a 28-month period from 2011 - 2013, a time period that included extremely wet and dry seasons and therefore highly variable water levels. We collected samples from two agricultural drainage ditches, two municipal wastewater treatment plants, four locations in the river (upstream of both treatment plants, between the two plants, at the outfall of the second plant, and downstream of both plants), and from a nearby reference creek site. For collected samples we quantified six antibiotic resistance genes, susceptibility of cultivable bacteria to four antibiotics, and concentrations of six antibiotics. The highest levels of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance were consistently associated with the municipal wastewater treatment plant samples. In addition, tetracycline-resistant bacteria isolated from wastewater treatment plants were found to be much more likely (103 out of 124 isolates) than tetracycline-resistant bacteria isolated from the river (0 out of 148 isolates) to have an integron, a mobile genetic element that can be associated with multiple-antibiotic resistance. These findings suggest human sources are much more significant than agricultural sources for this portion of the Minnesota River. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The students who have been involved in this project have made multiple poster presentations in local venues on their work over the course of the project. In addition, the results have been disseminated via multiple poster and oral presentations at professional conferences. It is also anticipated that manuscripts currently in preparation will result in two peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Wammer,"University of St Thomas","2115 Summit Ave, OSS 402","St Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 962-5574",khwammer@stthomas.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-minnesota-river-antibiotic-concentrations,,,,
2963,"Assessment of Minnesota River Antibiotic Concentrations",2013,95000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05e","$95,000 the first year and $95,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Saint Thomas University in cooperation with Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of Minnesota to measure antibiotic concentrations and antibiotic resistance levels at sites on the Minnesota River.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,95000,,,1.28,"University of St. Thomas","Private College/University","PROJECT OVERVIEW The occurrences of contaminants including antibiotics, other pharmaceuticals, and personal care products in the environment have gained increasing attention in recent years because of their potential health and ecological impacts. However, serious gaps remain in our understanding of these contaminants and the significance of the threats they may pose. Through this appropriation scientists at the University of St. Thomas, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the University of Minnesota are cooperating to focus specifically on the threats posed by antibiotics to understand which antibiotics are of the most concern - for example, because of their potential to increase antibiotic resistance - and to delineate their urban and rural sources. Findings will help develop strategies to manage threats and minimize future impacts posed by antibiotics to human and ecological health.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS While the presence of antibiotics in surface waters has received attention due to concerns about health or ecological impacts, major gaps still remain in our understanding of the scope and significance of this potential problem. The goal of this study was to address the question of whether human or agricultural sources of antibiotics and antibiotic resistant bacteria may be the most significant in surface waters impacted by both. We focused on drainage ditches that receive farm runoff and municipal wastewater treatment plant effluents as possible sources for a portion of the Minnesota River in Southern Minnesota. We studied four major classes of antibiotics used in agriculture (for veterinary purposes or as growth promoters) as well as in human medicine. We conducted 12 sampling campaigns over a 28-month period from 2011 - 2013, a time period that included extremely wet and dry seasons and therefore highly variable water levels. We collected samples from two agricultural drainage ditches, two municipal wastewater treatment plants, four locations in the river (upstream of both treatment plants, between the two plants, at the outfall of the second plant, and downstream of both plants), and from a nearby reference creek site. For collected samples we quantified six antibiotic resistance genes, susceptibility of cultivable bacteria to four antibiotics, and concentrations of six antibiotics. The highest levels of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance were consistently associated with the municipal wastewater treatment plant samples. In addition, tetracycline-resistant bacteria isolated from wastewater treatment plants were found to be much more likely (103 out of 124 isolates) than tetracycline-resistant bacteria isolated from the river (0 out of 148 isolates) to have an integron, a mobile genetic element that can be associated with multiple-antibiotic resistance. These findings suggest human sources are much more significant than agricultural sources for this portion of the Minnesota River. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The students who have been involved in this project have made multiple poster presentations in local venues on their work over the course of the project. In addition, the results have been disseminated via multiple poster and oral presentations at professional conferences. It is also anticipated that manuscripts currently in preparation will result in two peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Wammer,"University of St Thomas","2115 Summit Ave, OSS 402","St Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 962-5574",khwammer@stthomas.edu,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/assessment-minnesota-river-antibiotic-concentrations,,,,
28816,"Audience Analysis: Summer 2014 State Fair Exhibit",2015,3600,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,3600,,"Linda Falkman, Michael Vadnie, Mathia Baden, Rick Bussler, Carlton DeWitt, Doug Hanneman, Barbara Trebisovsky, Marge Winkelman, Tim Hennagir",,"Minnesota Newspaper Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to conduct an audience analysis of visitors during the State Fair.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Vadnie,"Minnesota Newspaper Foundation","1866 Lucille Lane","St. Cloud",MN,56303,320-492-3517,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/audience-analysis-summer-2014-state-fair-exhibit,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007128,"Audiovisual Conversion",2018,96000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",96000,,"Douglas Boese, Tom Leimer, Gregory Hird, Mark Bilderback, Jesse Buhl, Jeanette Caban, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Matt Flynn, Jennifer Janvrin, Teresa McCormack, Bernard Nigon, Nels Pierson, Christine Rule, Kirk Schumacher, Paul Wilson, Renee Ziemer",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To digitize a collection of archival audio/video recordings, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource. ",," The History Center of Olmsted County (HCOC) is home to a large collection of analog audiovisual material from KTTC, a television station servicing southeastern Minnesota. The collection includes 534 U-matic tapes as well as 605 16mm film reel. The content of the tapes and films is exclusively news outtakes dating from 1976 to 1991.  While the media in this collection are relatively stable, small parts of the collection had been damaged by water and there was evidence of vinegar syndrome, both of which threaten the continued stability of the media. While they are housed in archival quality containers, they are still exhibiting signs of deterioration, which will only increase with time and result in an irreversible loss of information if reformatting was not completed.  All 534 U-matic tapes and 605 16mm film reels were digitized when physically possible. Five of the items could not be digitized because their condition was too poor, and one was not digitized because it was a duplicate of another reel. The digitizing vendor supplied the HCOC with a master copy and an access copy of each digital file once the material was digitized. These were inspected for quality control and then copied onto a set of master hard drives. Checksums were performed to ensure the copies were not corrupted or damaged. Then the files were copied to a second set of hard drives and checksums were performed for that set.  By taking steps to ensure the long-term viability of the material, we will ensure people have access to it for generations to come. The HCOC itself will likely use the footage in any number of future exhibits it creates. People and organizations outside of the HCOC will also be able to use it for their own research and presentation purposes well into the future, just as people now use photos and other archival material from generations long past.  ",2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,507-282-9447,archivist@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/audiovisual-conversion,,,,
10009905,"Bee Yang Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","I applied for the grant because I wanted funds to secure creative composition time to work toward the completion of a third album of traditional Hmong song poetry. My focus was going to be on the third segment of my life, all the things I have left behind for my grandchildren and other youth who may one day be interested in finding the art forms they came from. I could not have taken into account the Coronavirus and the revolution we are currently in. All of a sudden, I, who had felt like an old man, realized that the world was still young, that this country was still so new. To say the least: my focus has not been on the past but the present. This is a disruption, of course, to my original plan but also a chance to meet the world again as a young place. Also, as expected, this pandemic has interfered with my ability to creatively engage with my form. I am all of a sudden so very concerned about my family, especially the safety of my children who wander the world working. There has been a great many instances of racial discrimination against Asians, against my Hmong family. This has been a stumbling block to my poetry. But as I tell my children and myself, ""Let us survive this moment first. The art is coming."" ","This opportunity has given me a stronger sense of artistic purpose. I know I sing for an audience of elders. I sing in the hopes that the young can hear it in the background of their lives and one day when they need it, it will rise from the past to show them a way toward the future. It has been a gift, everyday to go into my little closet and sing to my clothes, sing to the threads of my life. Yes, I believe I have achieved my goal, not in the way that I had planned, but in that I know that if we make it from our current moment together, then there will be many new songs to sing. I know that I have achieved this because in the time since this journey began, I have recorded two new songs that would not exist before now. I understand that ""now"" is a moment to survive and that my poetry of old are as powerful to me as the new poetry that will live after. There is a circularity to the way poetry works, to  he way life unfolds, to the life of an artist. We sing those songs when we are young so that we can recall the beauty of youth; we sing the songs of our ages, so they can be a place of return. In this way, I have returned to pieces of myself I had been worried was lost: now is a moment not so different from my years in the jungle, my years in the refugee camp, my early years in America. This is how I know I have achieved; I am here to say these words to my daughter who types them down so they will not forgotten easily. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,NA,,"Bee Yang",Individual,"Composing and recording traditional Hmong song poetry now that I'm in the third phase of my life, focused on my responsibilities as an old man, a grandfather. I want to do an album of song poetry about the things I am leaving behind. My voice is not as young or as handsome as it once was, scarred by time and circumstances, I now sing with an older man's tones. But even this is valuable for the human experience. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Kao Kalia",Yang,,,,,,763-219-3401,kaokaliayang@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bee-yang-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the Hmong cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10007254,"Beth El Synagogue 1920-Present: Jewish Tradition Enriching Minnesota Life - Phase 2: Exhibit Planning",2017,9940,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9940,,"President-Gary Krupp, Vice President-Sally Forbes Friedman, Vice President-John Orenstein, Treasurer-Rick Bunin, Secretary-Bonnie Goldish, Melanie Barry, Lou Ann Bongard, Andy Furman, Bonnie Heller, Anne Hope, Bob Karon, Gil Mann, Dan Mosow, Noah Marell, Isaac Rischall, Steve Sanderson, Stanley Segelbaum, Stan Smith, Paul Tuchman, Cantor Audrey Abrams, Rabbi Alexander Davis, Rabbi Avi Olitzky, Rabbi Kassel Abelson, Cantor Neil Newman",,"Beth El Foundation of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan on Jewish tradition in Minnesota.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Linda,Goldberg,"Beth El Foundation of Minnesota","5225 Barry Street West","St. Louis Park",MN,55416-1901,952-873-7302,lgoldberg@bethelsynagogue.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beth-el-synagogue-1920-present-jewish-tradition-enriching-minnesota-life-phase-2-exhibit,,,,0
10012197,"Beth El Synagogue 1920-Present: Jewish Tradition Enriching Minnesota Life - Phase 3: Interpretive Script Development",2019,9950," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short Term Outcomes - Critical Review: Beth El Foundation sought input from professional historians at two different junctures in the project. Prior to script writing, two reviewers (Laura Weber and Linda Schloff) reviewed the Exhibit Plan and intended central themes of the script. These comments led to some edits to the Exhibit Plan, which were passed along to the script writer. Upon completion of the initial draft of the script, the document was reviewed by two professional historians (Linda Schloff and Marilyn Chiat). Their comments were incorporated into final edits of the script. The final script was read again by Marilyn Chiat, as well as a new reviewer, Margaret Lee (Linda Schloff was unavailable). The final reviews praised the script for its historical accuracy and richness of content. Plans are underway for pursuing funding (both from MNHS, as well as private donors) and contractor bids for the construction of the final exhibit. Beth El Foundation intends to apply for a MNHS large grant upon closure of this grant. Beth El Foundation is also seeking matching support from private donors to augment this funding and complete the project as planned. Intermediate/Long Term Outcomes- Making content available to the public: The exhibit script will be added to the Beth El library and made available to the public. The script has already generated great excitement, and has spurred satellite projects to support further distribution of this story beyond the exhibit. Work has begun on an educational curriculum based on the content from this script. This curriculum will be made available to public and private schools, religious schools and other community organizations who wish to offer educational courses based on this content. It will be included, along with the script in materials eventually deeded to the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives upon completion of the final exhibit. Managing the Beth El Collection: As progress was made in writing this script, including selection of artifacts, images and documents to be included in the exhibit, the collection became better organized and documented in preparation for moving the majority of its contents to the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives upon completion of the exhibit.",,2790,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12740,,"Bonnie Bongard Goldish, Sally Forbes Friedman, Gary Krupp, Noah Marell, John Orenstein, Melanie Barry, Rick Bunin, Bonnie Heller, Bob Karon, Susan Klatt, Gil Mann, Dan Mosow",,"Beth El Foundation of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit script on the history of Beth El Synagogue and its impact on Minnesota Jewish and cultural life.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Linda,Goldberg,"Beth El Foundation of Minnesota"," 5225 Barry Street West "," St. Louis Park "," MN ",55416-1901,"(952) 873-7302"," lgoldberg@bethelsynagogue.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beth-el-synagogue-1920-present-jewish-tradition-enriching-minnesota-life-phase-3,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
33996,"Beth El Synagogue 1920-Present: Jewish Tradition Enriching Minnesota Life",2016,9900,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Progress indicators for the first (current) phase of this multi-phase project were met. The research report, as well as the newly-organized Beth El Archives are currently housed at Beth El Synagogue. The report has been added to Beth El's library and is available for perusal by interested parties. The report has also been sent to the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest. These results were attainable due to the professional and efficient manner in which the research firm (Museology Museum Services) guided the project director and many volunteers toward the completion of this formidable project. Their skill, experience and enthusiasm was extraordinary. Financial support from the Minnesota Historical Society (in the form of this grant), as well as the tireless work of project volunteers and the dedicated staff of Beth El Synagogue contributed greatly to the project's successful outcome. Support from the Board of Trustees of Beth El Synagogue and the Beth El Foundation trough their approval for staff resources (i.e., project director) and office equipment (i.e., copies/scans) played an important part in maintaining the project's momentum.. We are grateful for the expressed continuing support of these boards as the project moves on to future phases.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9900,,"Gary Krupp (President), Sally Forbes Friedman (Vice President), John Orenstein (Vice President), Rick Bunin (Treasurer), Bonnie Bongard Goldish (Secretary), Melanie Barry, Lou Ann Bongard, Andy Furman, Bonnie Heller, Anne Hope, Bob Karon, Gil Mann, Noah Marell, Isaac Rischall, Steve Sanderson, Stanley Segelbaum, Stan Smith, Paul Tuchman, Cantor Audrey Abrams, Rabbi Alexander Davis, Rabbi Avi Olitzky, Rabbi Kassel Abelson, Cantor Neil Newman",0.00,"Beth El Foundation of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to research the history of Beth El Synagogue in Minnesota.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Linda,Goldberg,"Beth El Foundation of Minnesota","5225 Barry Street West","St. Louis Park",MN,55416-1901,952-873-7302,lgoldberg@bethelsynagogue.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beth-el-synagogue-1920-present-jewish-tradition-enriching-minnesota-life,,,,0
28438,"Bethel University Student Newspaper Digitization",2013,3800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The primary objective of digital conversion of newspaper pages is complete and provides the foundation for all other outcomes. The short term target was to notify a key stakeholder, the Alumni and Parent Office, of the newly available issues. The office has been notified and the Digital Library will follow up with them to hear of any impact statements or seek opportunities to further communicate the resources we now have available. All other goals and progress indicators will take more time once more people begin accessing the newspapers online.",,,,,3800,,"Mr. Collin E. Barr, Mr. Daniel A. Lindh, Mr. Robert Bjork, Mr. John Roise, Rev. Daniel H. Carlson, Mr. Harold B. Smith, Mr. Dan Dye, Mr. Tim N. Traudt, Mr. James B. Green, Mrs. Julie M. White, Dr. Joel K. Johnson, Mr. Harold J. Wiens",,"Bethel University Digital Library",Libraries,"To digitize The Clarion, the Bethel University's student newspaper, 1983-2007, for increased public access.",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kent,Gerber,"Bethel University Digital Library","3900 Bethel Drive","Saint Paul",MN,55112,651-638-6937,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bethel-university-student-newspaper-digitization,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034025,"Beyond Civics: A Practicum for Community & Democracy",2024,95000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Thomas Antony, Nicole DeBoer, Ellie Lucas, Rebecca Noecker Councilmember, Christine Reed, Len Sanqui, Libby Stegger",,"Move for America",,"Move for America will engage youth ages 14-18 in interactive groups to increase participants' relationships across differences; interest in and understanding of civic engagement; media fluency and source evaluation. Through this project, youth will build the skills, knowledge, and relationships they need to be active, connected, and informed citizens.",,,2024-06-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Libby,Stegger,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beyond-civics-practicum-community-democracy,,,,
17282,"Biermann House Historic Structures Report",2011,6900,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3120,,,,,,"Olmsted County",,"To hire a qualified and experienced historian to prepare a Historic Structure Report that will guide future preservation projects",,"To hire a qualified and experienced historian to prepare a Historic Structure Report that will guide future preservation projects",2010-08-27,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Stevenson,Williams,,"Friends of Mayowod Residence & Historic Sites, 1223 Skyline Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/biermann-house-historic-structures-report,,,,
10025016,"Birchwood Village Historical Markers",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","The short and intermediate term outcomes were achieved through this project. The preparation of the historical markers was discussed and highlighted through city communications and White Bear Lake Area Historical Society communications prompting current and former residents to reach out and share their stories and photographs. The marker panels were unveiled as part of the centennial celebration of Birchwood's incorporation at an event in September and were well received. The community members who gathered shared additional stories and talked about bringing their family members and former neighbors back to see the markers. The long term outcome is ongoing and should be successful as residents and visitors enjoy the stories shared through the markers themselves and engage in conversations about other aspects of Birchwood's history.",,1123,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11123,,"Dave Peterson, Maureen Raymond, William Short, Kathy Doucette, Matthew Bebel, Ted Field, Doug Karle, Kerri Kindsvater, Jeanenne Rausch, Michael Shepard, Robert Thomas",0.05,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To design, produce, and install historical markers for National Register properties in the City of Birchwood Village.",,"To design, produce, and install historical markers for National Register properties in the City of Birchwood Village.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/birchwood-village-historical-markers,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025157,"Birchwood Village Historical Markers",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,10476,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",20476,,"Maureen Raymond, Dave Peterson, William Short, Kathleen Doucette, Matthew Bebel, Ted Field, Doug Karle, Kerri Kindsvater, Robert Thomas, Michael Shepard,",0.05,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To design, produce, and install historical markers in the City of Birchwood Village.",,"To design, produce, and install historical markers in the City of Birchwood Village.",2022-04-01,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/birchwood-village-historical-markers-0,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
18499,"Black Minnesota Statewide Conference",2013,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","The outcomes to be achieved from the summit are improved cultural awareness between the various African ethnic cultures and African-Americans, deepening mutual understanding between the two communities within black Minnesota, elevate the pride of all Minnesotans through highlighting the achievements of Black Minnesotans, creating a platform of continuing dialogue and collaboration between Black Minnesotans, and ultimately the positioning of COBM as a cultural guide and resource to other ethnic communities in Minnesota with a special focus to be a resource to educators.","• Over 200 people attended the Summit on Friday and Saturday, and over 400 people attended on Sunday • 35 spiritual leaders, community leaders, and artist presented workshops and presented at a family picnic during the 3-day-long Summit • The Council built their capacity to convene, inform, and ensure full representation of Minnesotans of African descent. • A feature-length film documentary was produced by interviewing over 70 individuals who told the stories of the historic neighborhoods, noted leaders, and significant events for Minnesotans of African descent. • A web portal was created to help Black Minnesotans find events and organizations and to serve as a tool to mobilize, inform, and engage with Black living in Minnesota. • A Black Artist issue discussion was held during the Summit as well as Black Artistic performances. • A Legacy Arts Committee was formed and has developed legislative recommendation that will establish a foundation for enhancing Black Arts in Minnesota and can be reviewed at http://mn.gov/cobm/.",,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Black Minnesotans and the Humanities Center will coordinate a Cultural Relations Summit for Minnesotans of Africans descent. The summit will celebrate culture traditions through instructional demonstrations, guided tours, and visual arts; plan for cultural institutions’ sustainability; and strengthen cultural connections through DNA technology. A web-based cultural portal and a video documentary on the contributions of Minnesotans of African will discover and preserve cultural traditions and enhance relations in Minnesota.",,,2013-01-04,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Edward,McDonald,"Council on Black Minnesotans","2233 University Avenue, Suite 426","St. Paul",MN,55114,(651)643-3015,edward.mcdonald@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-minnesota-statewide-conference,,,,
10025033,"Black Men Teach Oral History Project",2021,8085,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","15 transcribed oral history interviews with Black men who have teaching experience in Minnesota",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8085,,"Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, Paul Gunderson, Darrell Thompson, Virginia Arthur, Terri Bonnoff, Josh Crosson, Michael Goar, Peter Hutchinson, Anthony Lando, Mark Irvin, Jesse Mason",,"Black Men Teach","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 15 oral history interviews the history of African American educators in Minnesota.",,"To document in 15 oral history interviews the history of African American educators in Minnesota.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Markus,Flynn,"Black Men Teach","101 Highway 7, Ste. 170L",Hopkins,MN,55305,7086994548,markusflynn@blackmenteachtc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-men-teach-oral-history-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031080,"Black Writers Healing Conference: Writing to Transform Trauma",2023,74300,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Workshop facilitators grow their personal practice from pre-conference retreats and from leading conference workshops Conference attracts 30 participants Participants report personal and artistic growth from attending workshops","More Than a Single Story is so grateful for the faith and trust you put in our small organization with your support for this huge project! We have been busy pulling our team together for visioning, planning, and action. Here is our working process so far: December * We coalesced our Planning team: Carolyn Holbrook, Arleta Little, Erin Sharkey, and Rekhet Si-Asar, who will meet together throughout the project to provide advice and keep planning and implementation on track. * We completed a contract with MHC for meeting space, food service, and overnight rooms and set a date for the conference: the weekend of June 2-3-4, starting on Friday night with dinner and a keynote speaker, facilitating workshops Saturday and Sunday, and presenting a closing event on Sunday afternoon. * We selected teaching artists. Workshops will be facilitated by two teaching artists - one writer, and one artist in another discipline to broaden creative approaches to healing from trauma. Since we are a literary organization, we selected four writers and asked them to select a collaborator they wanted to work with. The teams are: writer Erin Sharkey with photographer Tia Simone Gardner, writer Douglas Kearney and sound designer Dameun Strange, writer Shannon Gibney with visual artist Lesley Barlow, and writer Junauda Petrus with Afro-Caribbean dancer Andrea Potter. * We contracted with Resmaa Manaken, author of My Grandmother's Hands, as our keynote speaker in conversation with two of our teaching artists: Erin Sharkey and Douglas Kearney. * We contracted with two Project Manager Apprentices who will share duties. MTASS has a commitment to bring along the next generation, and our Apprentices are two recent Black college grads. * We contracted with an experienced Program Manager Mentor, Marion Gomez, to support our apprentices with an outline of typical project management responsibilities, and to provide concrete tools and the advice of experience to help them learn, grow, and get the job done. January We held the first of our two Facilitator Team retreats with teaching artists at The Fields at Rootsprings. Erin Sharkey, one of the owners of Rootsprings and an experienced retreat facilitator, provided leadership for this day of planning. Together, we planned the format and content of the workshops and the flow of the weekend. This team formalized a title for the conference: Writing to Transform Trauma: A Weekend Intensive for Black Writers and Artists February Our Planning Team worked with our Apprentices to develop an application form for artists interested in participating, and a communications plan to get the information out to the community. Artistic Director Carolyn Holbrook and one of our Project Manager Apprentices also met with MHC Event Center staff to coalesce plans for use of the space. March We have tweaked our budget as we developed more concrete information on needs and costs, and we may make additional changes if necessary. However, the core of our plan for this exciting event remains the same.We launched the application invitations through our website, through eblasts, and on social media. We also invited members of our Planning Team to nominate potential applicants, to whom we sent invitations to apply. See our website for a detailed description of the event, bios of the artist facilitators, and the application: https://morethanasinglestory.com/event-series/writing-to-transform-trauma/ April - May Our Planning Team has continued to meet and oversee project evolution, and our Project Management Apprentices have worked with Marion Gomez to learn and keep the work moving forward. We designed and distributed applications for writers interested in participating in the event. We held the second of our two Facilitator Team Retreats with teaching artists at MHC, led by Erin Sharkey. At this retreat, the team reviewed all applications and we sent notices inviting participants. Altogether, we exceeded our goal of 30 participants - with 34 total! June We hosted the conference and it was an amazing success! At this writing, we are still collecting evaluations and comments, and we will hold a team meeting to debrief and celebrate. We will provide an update in our final report in July. ; We are picking up here from our Interim Reports, which outlined the planning phase and our two Facilitator Team Retreats. In June 2023, we launched our first-ever weekend intensive, Writing to Transform Trauma, in response to the tumultuous climate following the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. In times of great stress, artists go to their creativity to heal, and dozens of artists have asked for support to transform that healing process into creating new work and re-engaging with audiences. Over 2-1/2 days at the MN Humanities Center we hosted 34 emerging and experienced writers in experiential workshops facilitated by four collaborative teams of writers, visual artists, musician, and movement artists - experiencing multiple forms to expand approaches and unstickbarriers in generating new work. Facilitator teams were: * Erin Sharkey, writer, educator, and graphic designer - with Tia-Simone Gardner, artist, educator, photography, and moving-image artist; * Junauda Petrus, writer, filmmaker, and performance artist - with Andrea Potter, movement therapy and dance artist; * Douglas Kearney, poet, essayist, and librettist - with Dameun Strange, sound artist, multi-instrumentalist, and electro-acoustic composer; and * Shannon Gibney, writer, educator - with Leslie Barlow, visual artist, educator. The event opened on Friday evening with dinner and a talk by each of the facilitating artists to introduce themselves and their work to the participants. Resmaa Manakem, author, therapist, and healer, presented our Keynote Conversation, Emerging Already, Sustaining Now.He presented in conversation with two Writing to Transform Trauma facilitators, Erin Sharkey and Douglas Kearney. Saturday and Sunday mornings both opened with a healing activity, one presented by Mankwe Ndosi, culture worker and musician; and the other presented by Ayo Clemon, who works in healing justice, relational transformation, and somatics. Each day included multiple morning and afternoon workshops, with a mid-day break for personal time and writing. Saturday closed with dinner and an open mic. And on Sunday afternoon, we presented a Closing Circle event that featured work by the facilitating artists. Emmy-winning actor and vocalist T. Mychael Rambo opened the presentation with Song of the Moment,a group-created song that expressed our feelings in that moment. The event culminated on Sunday afternoon with How will we keep going with what we experienced this weekend?,'a healing activity facilitated by writer and culture worker Arleta Little. At the close, we asked each of the participating writers to complete a short survey/response to their experiences and thoughts about the workshop. They were overwhelmingly positive! When asked if they would like to take part in a similar opportunity in the future, 100% responded Yes!We outline some of their other comments below in the Community Benefit section.",,,n/a,67933,,"Carolyn Holbrook, Jonathan Lofgren, Melissa Olson, Sherrie Fernandez Williams, Suleiman Adan",,"More Than A Single Story",,"Humanities Center support will enable More Than A Single Story to respond to multiple requests for support in dealing with personal and cultural trauma with the conference Black Writers Healing Black Writers(working title). In times of great stress, such as the COVID experience and the murder of George Floyd, artists go to their creativity to heal. This project brings that opportunity to Black writers who are reeling from continuing violence that impacts that communities.",,,2022-09-15,2023-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,TBD,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Crow Wing, Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-writers-healing-conference-writing-transform-trauma,,,,
10031030,"Black Takeover of Mizna Literary Journal",2023,30000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will achieve the following measurable outcomes: - Convene an all-Black SWANA Takeover Team of people with expertise to conceive and publish a Black SWANA Issue of Mizna - Publish the Black SWANA Issue - Hold at least three events to celebrate the launch, including at least one reading and an artist talk - Present a panel discussion on the process of creating this issue at a national literary conference, AWP - We will build our community of Black SWANA people within the broader Mizna community, articulating a commitment that this community is precious and inextricably within the SWANA region and its diaspora - For majority non-Black SWANA community who make up Mizna's audience, this project will not aim to be an effort to educate or shift consciousness as its main aim, but rather through engaging with this project that centers Black SWANA creatives and cultural production, we hope that this majority will have an opportunity to reflect on the ways that Blackness has functioned in their communities and experience.","- Convene an all-Black SWANA Takeover Team of people with expertise to conceive and publish a Black SWANA Issue of Mizna - Publish the Black SWANA Issue the issue is currently being printed - Hold at least three events to celebrate the launch, including at least one reading and an artist talk We have two events publicly announced and more events in the planning phase - Present a panel discussion on the process of creating this issue at a national literary conference, AWP This is scheduled to take place on March 9, 2023 at the major AWP conference in Seattle, WA - We are building our community of Black SWANA people within the broader Mizna community, articulating a commitment that this community is precious and inextricably within the SWANA region and its diaspora - Convened an all-Black SWANA Takeover Team of people with expertise to conceive and publish a Black SWANA Issue of Mizna ' Published the Black SWANA Takeover Issue guest edited by the acclaimed poet Safia Elhillo and produced by a dynamic all-Black SWANA team. The issue included an interview with Black Moroccan-Irish poet Charif Shanahan, the stunning visual art of elder Sudanese artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishag, and contributions by Fahad Al-Amoudi, Salma Ali, Shams Alkamil, Ladin Awad, Lameese Badr, Romaissaa Benzizoune, Dina El Dessouky, Atheel Elmalik, k. eltina', Samah Fadil, Shawn Frazier, Myronn Hardy, Fatma Hassan, Asmaa Jama, Marlin M. Jenkins, Abigail Mengesha, Suzannah Mirghani, Nihal Mubarak, Umniya Najaer, Sihle Ntuli, Abu Bakr Sadiq, Sagirah Shaheed, Charif Shanahan, Najma Sharif, Faatimah Solomon, Vanessa Taylor, Qutouf Yahia, Thawrah Yousif. - Distributed it to people who preordered it, to our subscribers, and to the bookshops and libraries that carry Mizna - Held three events to celebrate the launch: >March 9, 2023: Black SWANA Lit: Mizna AWP Offsite, 7:30pm. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA Public event: https://mizna.org/event/2023awp-offsite/ >March 11, 2023: Black SWANA Lit: Collective Black Identity in Southwest Asia and North Africa Panel discussion at the AWP Conference: https://www.awpwriter.org/awp_conference/event_detail/23070 >April 27, 2023: Black SWANA Lit: Mizna Reading + DJ, 7:30pm. Amsterdam Hall, St. Paul, MN (Originally scheduled for February 23 at the same location, but was postponed because of the major blizzard: https://mizna.org/event/tc-black-swana-lit/) - Strengthened and widened our community of Black SWANA people within the broader Mizna community, articulating a commitment that this community is precious and inextricably within the SWANA region and its diaspora",,,"This project is also supported by the NEA and St. Paul Cultural STAR. The Budget to Actuals shared here is only focused on the use of MHC funds.. This project was also supported by the following sources of income: >Literary Arts Emergency Funds, $10,000 >Center for Arab American Philanthropy, $7,000 >National Endowment for the Arts, $15,000 >Sales from journal subscriptions and sales, $5,900",30000,,"ZIAD AMRA NAHID KHAN DIPANKAR MUKHERJEE RABI'H NAHAS JNA SHELOMITH; ZIAD AMRA NAHID KHAN DIPANKAR MUKHERJEE RABI'H NAHAS JNA SHELOMITH",,Mizna,,"Mizna, the journal of Arab/Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) literature and visual art, is doing a special Black Takeover issue, to be published in Winter 2022. As an ongoing commitment we have made to examine our representation of our Black community, we are approaching this issue in a completely different way by giving over our journal space to a Black team to take the journal through the full production process, led by guest editor Safia Elhillo, the acclaimed Sudanese American poet. ",,,2022-07-31,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ruba,"El Melik",,,,,," +249 90 830 4167"," ruba@mizna.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-takeover-mizna-literary-journal,,,,
10034116,"Black Narratives & Curriculum",2024,200000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Sonja Kuftinec (President), John Sessler (Treasurer), Sandra Agustin (Secretary), Emily Asp, Rachel Austin Bernstein, Sonja Baute, Farhiya Del, Raegan Henderson, Laura Mann Hill, Patricia Lacy, Jack Zipes",,"Speaking Out Collective",,"This project will expand the Truth Telling Series that collected, preserved, and shared suppressed Dakota and Anishinaabe histories through community oral narratives. The project will document untold and silenced narratives from Black Minnesotans in urban and rural communities to develop new and easily accessible curriculum for grades Pre-K-6, in partnership with numerous BIPOC scholars, elders, and community partners. The project includes a collaborative story collection. The stories will be collected, documented, and written. The curriculum will be tested in 16 classrooms and disseminated to at least 12 classrooms before released. The project includes a sing-along music video that will be used",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sonja,Baute,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Rice, Steele",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-narratives-curriculum,,,,
17974,"Blueprint and Map Rehousing Project",2013,38112,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,38112,,"David S. Bastyr, Dennis Bergrud, Jim Bier, Kim Bradley, Chris Colby, Sally Enders, Gene Ohnstad, Darwin Olson, Terri Penz, Randy Shindelar, Jim Suk, Jim Wiekamp, Linda Willihnganz,",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To gain intellectual and physical control over a significant historical architectural drawing collection documenting the built environment of Rochester",,"To gain intellectual and physical control over a significant historical architectural drawing collection documenting the built environment of Rochester",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sandra,Toogood,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/blueprint-and-map-rehousing-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007256,"Book Project: We Spoke Jewish",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Jamie Heilicher - Board Chair, Julie Bloom, Kate Dietrick, Joel Mirviss, Myrna Orensten, Norman Pink, Joanne Sher, Sharron Steinfeldt, Susan Weinberg,",,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of 20th century Jewish immigrant culture in Minnesota.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamie,Heilicher,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","4330 South Cedar Lake Road",Minneapolis,MN,55416,"763-544-7600 x206",jamie@advancerealtymn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/book-project-we-spoke-jewish,,,,0
10012596,"Boys Totem Town Land Historic Research",2020,9980," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,3780,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13760,,"Dan McGuiness, Thomas Draskovic, Cynthia Whiteford, Patrice Kunesh, Chip Lindeke, Katherine Beane"," ","Lower Phalen Creek Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to conduct research on the land formerly known as Boys Totem Town.",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Patty,McDonald,"Lower Phalen Creek Project"," 804 Margaret St. "," St. Paul "," MN ",55106,"(651) 739-5006"," boystotemtown@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/boys-totem-town-land-historic-research,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031409,"Breaking the PFAS Cycle with a Full-Scale Demonstration",2025,1481000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k","$1,481,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Barr Engineering Company, in partnership with the city of St. Cloud and the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) at the University of Minnesota, to conduct a full-scale pilot to evaluate supercritical water oxidation of biosolids and drinking water treatment residuals to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and recover energy in the water treatment process. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.24,"Barr Engineering Co.","For-Profit Business/Entity","This full-scale pilot will evaluate supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) for managing PFAS in biosolids and water treatment residuals. SCWO can destroy PFAS in a variety of wastes and recover energy.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,McCabe,"Barr Engineering Co.","4300 MarketPointe Dr",Minneapolis,MN,55435,"(952) 832-2844",amccabe@barr.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/breaking-pfas-cycle-full-scale-demonstration,,,,
36611,"Bringing to Life Absent Narratives of the Civil Rights Era - Competitive Award",2016,20000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","In a final evaluative survey:Youth and teachers report learning at least six absent narrative stories of the Civil Rights Era and Secret War.Youth and mentor teachers report that youth led the research process, presented their findings, and participated in discussions.Youth, mentor teachers, and playwrights report that youth worked collaboratively.Other measurable outcomes are:Three lessons for each racial or cultural group listed above will be written by teachers. Teachers will review and rate one another’s lessons for usefulness, pertinence to required curriculum, and documentation of sources.EMID will document distribution of curriculum with video to member districts.SPNN will provide a listing of airing times of Absent Narratives of the Civil Rights Era.Youth, teachers, and artists will reflect on the integration of arts with history.The new curriculum, play, and process will be presented to teachers during the summer of 2016.","*Youth, teachers, and artists integrated the arts with history by creating, ""Untold Stories from the Secret War and the Civil Rights Movement,"" which was a live performance that was recorded by Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN). *The live performance was performed in front of 275 at Stepping Stones Theater. SPNN has produced DVDs and a YouTube link for ""Untold Stories from the Secret War and the Civil Rights Movement."" *Youth researched untold stories of women, Latin American, African American, Asian American, Native American, and the Secret War and presented these to playwrights and teachers. *Three lessons for each racial or cultural group were written by licensed social studies teachers. *Equity Alliance MN has distributed the curriculum to member districts; Forest Lake Area Schools, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools, Perpich Center/Crosswinds School, Roseville Area Schools, South St. Paul Schools, Spring Lake Park Schools, Stillwater Area Public Schools, West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan Schools, White Bear Lake Area Schools and made the curriculum available on our website. *The new curriculum, play, and process will be presented to and shared with teachers during the fall of 2016. In April 2016, the curriculum was presented at the National Service-Learning Conference. In August 2016 the curriculum will be presented to Saint Paul Public Schools U.S. History Teachers.",,,,20000,,,,"Equity Alliance MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Equity Alliance MN will bring to life absent narratives of Latino, Hmong, Native, Asian, African American, and women of the Civil Rights Era in a collaboration among youth, social studies teachers, Full Circle Theater (FCT), and St. Paul Neighborhood Network. The narratives, researched by youth, will be transformed by FCT into a six person play that will be presented, video recorded, and distributed with accompanying curriculum written by social studies teachers for teachers across the Equity Alliance MN and the state. ",,,2015-11-11,2016-08-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jean,Lubke,"Equity Alliance MN","6063 Hudson Road, Ste. 218",Woodbury,Minnesota,55125,651-379-2675,jean.lubke@emid6067.net,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bringing-life-absent-narratives-civil-rights-era-competitive-award,,,,
10034064,"Bringing Somali Culture to the Concert Stage Through Story, Poetry, Song, and Art",2024,23750,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Julie Henry (Chair), Carol Sirrine (Vice-Chair), Franklin Hotzel (Recording Secretary), Sherry Marsh (Treasurer), Jared Anderson, James Fox, Carol Henesler, Al Hester, Amy Hinrichs, Joyce Carlson-Rioux, Jenni Ryan",,"Saint Paul Civic Symphony",,"St. Paul Civic Symphony will help to develop a multidisciplinary arts project for its free 2025 Children's Concert inspired by a recent publication, The Rhythm of Somalia: A Collection of Songs, Stories, and Traditions by Qorsho Hassan, Minnesota Teacher of the Year (2020), and music specialist Becca Buck, both educators at Gideon Pond Elementary, Burnsville. The goals of the project are: 1) expand the artistry of Somali youth at Gideon Pond Elementary, grades 4-5, through artist residencies in art, drumming and poetry that bring to life an original music composition by Minnesota composer Jan Gilbert based on a Somali folktale and performed by the SPCS; 2) increase understanding of Somali culture through an original composition for symphony orchestra that brings Somali musicians, artists, a narrator, and Somali youth as performers to the concert stage.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Sirrine,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bringing-somali-culture-concert-stage-through-story-poetry-song-and-art,,,,
17987,"Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Immersive Interpretation Research Project",2013,40000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,40000,,"Board of Directors: Carol Carey, Board Chair, Dan McGuiness, Secretary, Chip Lindeke, Treasurer, Paul Mohrbacher, Board member. Steering committee members: Christine Bauemler, Karin DuPaul, Weiming Lu, Dennis Thompson, Leonard Wabasha.",,"Lower Phalen Creek Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research and develop a plan for interpreting the history, culture and American Indian astronomical significance of Wakan Tipi/Carver’s Cave",,"To research and develop a plan for interpreting the history, culture and American Indian astronomical significance of Wakan Tipi/Carver’s Cave",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sarah,Clark,"Lower Phalen Creek Project","733 East Seventh Street","St Paul",MN,55106,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bruce-vento-nature-sanctuary-immersive-interpretation-research-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17395,"Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Audio-Video Tour",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,5833,,,,,,"East Side Neighborhood Development Company",," The ESNDC developed a 39-minute audio/video tour of the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, a distinctive natural landscape on the Mississippi River floodplain on St. Paul's East Side. Experts were asked to advise on the project and then narrate a specific tour stop using their expertise to comment on aspects of its ecological history and/or cultural value. The tour was publicized on the Lower Phalen Creek Project website, on the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Facebook page and in the local nespaper. The tour is available online on the Lower Phalen Creek Project Youtube channel and at the Mississippi River Visitor Center in the Science Museum of Minnesota as part of the regular rotation of videos there.   ",,"To enhance public access to significant historic resources preserved in this East Side park through an MP3 audio tour",2010-09-17,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sarah,Clark,,"925 Payne Avenue, Suite 201","Saint Paul",MN,55130,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bruce-vento-nature-sanctuary-audio-video-tour,,,,
10031306,"Bruentrup Heritage Farm Security Survey",2024,6000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6000,,"Michelle Williams, Steve Carlson, Marianne Bruentrup",,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified and experienced security firm to evaluate the current level of museum security.",2023-10-01,2024-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,TJ,Malaskee,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 County Road D East",Maplewood,MN,55109,6123845883,tj@MaplewoodMuseum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bruentrup-heritage-farm-security-survey,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031100,"Buffalo Weavers: Dakota Thought to Connect Land and People for Climate Rescue",2022,80000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","As we accomplish our planned activities as proposed, we hope to to see the following outcomes: * We will have crafted a collective pledge statement that embodies the changed narrative of a reciprocal relationship with the environment. This pledge will be aimed at deepening individual commitment to our work as well as deepening each individual's own sense of responsibility for action and change. * We will have captured strong recorded statements from participants, advisors and audience who chose to join us and allow us to share testimonials of this hope, transformation and planned work. * We will expand numbers of people engaged to over 10,000 as workshop participants and live and/or online audience members. * We will have a portfolio of relevant and impactful finished works (songs, videos, CD's, short films, workshops, and concerts) that can remain live on our website, on social media platforms and in our live performances for future impact beyond the grant-funded period."," * collective pledge statement that embodies the changed narrative of a reciprocal relationship with the environment. Early in this project year, the four key players who make up our creative and strategic team lifted up a 2017 poem by Strong Buffalo as our creed and to give vision and direction to all who we meet in this journey. The poem is titled Society of Mother Earth (S.O.M.E). It reads: Some can, some don't, some can't, Some could, some do sometimes, some never will, In this land of the United States, all is never, always is some, but in spite of the simple majority or privilege rule, Not of the alt right or radical left, but some in the middle of it all or some excluded all together, but some are dreamers, some are doers, some take action, some just don't care about anything at all! Some do care, and for those some, I propose the sum of some, to make a society not organized or a structure, by any means at all, for those some who love the Mother Earth enough to act, speak, advocate and work to stop the devastating pollution and destruction of Mother Earth and all life, some of the me! Some of the you! I call it the SOCIETY OF MOTHER EARTH, the S.O.M.E. We now call our collective efforts S.O.M.E. See attached Press Release. In our public engagements (the Change Narrative segments at the five 2022 Buffalo Shows at Bryant Lake Bowl; the monthly Wilder Buffalo Rides, and the first healing circle hosted Fall 2022) we frame and bring context to the climate crisis, including a bringing community storytellers who invite tangible opportunities for solutions. During all our offerings we make the experience a two-way conversation with an invitation for people to reflect on their own experiences of climate change and talk to each other about it, building a sense of community. Through this engagement, we have begun to collect responses and commitments for action and change. The poem S.O.M.E and these public responses are helping inform a collective pledge statement that embodies a changed narrative of a reciprocal relationship with the environment and a positive reorientation to the climate crisis that allows for our collective healing. strong recorded statements from participants, advisors and audience who chose to join us and allow us to share testimonials of this hope, transformation and planned work. A filmmaker has begun recording community storytellers as their stories formulate and strengthen through our coaching, as well as recording healing circle participant responses and reflections on their experience. These clips we are gathering will be part of the full documentary film, and also included as testimonials for a shorter trailer for healing circle programming. expand numbers of people engaged to over 10,000 as workshop participants and live and/or online audience members. In addition to in person participants at events such as flower power (170), and healing circle numbers (12), the Wilder Buffalo Ride has a growing email list (212); and our December event at Bryant Lake Bowl sold out (72). The Change Narrative blog by intern Grace Generous on healing circles was shared via the Mississippi Park Connection newsletter and reached 9,000 community members. Wiping the Tears video has already had 509 views since it was released last month. We are noticing good exposure and engagement on Change Narrative and Oyate Hotanin Instagram and FB posts as well, and will look for a meaningful way to quantify this data for our final report. a portfolio of relevant and impactful finished works (songs, videos, CD's, short films, workshops, and concerts) that can remain live on our website, on social media platforms and in our live performances for future impact beyond the grant-funded period. We released our first music video from this project, ""Wiping the Tears"", December 2022. It is available on YouTube.Our second video, the spoken word piece ""Us, The Trees and Leaves"" is close to completion and release. 4 more short videos, ""S.O.M.E a documentary short""; ""Wilder Buffalo Rides""; ""Considering Leaves""; and a trailer for climate healing circles are in production. A music video we released in 2021 connected to our environmental work titled ""Hidden Falls"" likely contributed to the Buffalo Weavers winning a 2022 Native American Music Award for best new duo. This spring, journalists and commissioned writers will be invited to experience workshops, and concerts for earned media to share about the S.O.M.E project and finished work; We followed a steady approach to achieve our goals. Monthly meetings of the leadership team gave us the center we needed to follow the path we had laid out for ourselves with this project. In many ways we exceeded our goals in ways that are hard to quantify, but we were moved by the quality of the intentions and people who rose up to join us all along the way. Highlights and examples of project outcomes: Outcome 1: Crafted Pledge: We, The Society of Mother Earth pledge to?Seek the council of the youngest of us, and seek the council of the oldest. Advocate to move schoolrooms outside. Work to establish guidelines for creating communities that keep the most vulnerable of us safe - including our plant and animal family. Work to end our dependency on fossil fuels; Create more solar, hydro and wind power, eco-friendly buildings and communities. Create more community gardens. Focus on those who have been marginalized, ignored and excluded; Honoring traditional ecological knowledge and practices. Do something special for rural communities and small towns. Something community building. Advocate to give communities who rely on coal a self-sustaining solution in solar, wind, and battery storage. Work to Stop all chemical production in cleaners, fabric softeners, pesticides. Teach where our food comes from. Stand Tall for Mother Earth. Protect the Earth now until the end of time. Outcome 2: Strong Captured Statements (Sample and Highlights): Do creative, healing communities exist only in our dreams, or can they be realized? an answer revealed itself to me at the Buffalo Show. I was reminded that no dream can be deferred if one's motivation to dream is also fueled by a desire to heal, inspire, and connect with others through art...Inside of those metaphors and similes I realized I was no longer alone. As the dream was being realized, a creative, healing community presented itself.~Basanti Miller, an Excerpt from: CREATIVE, HEALING COMMUNITIES: AN ANSWER REVEALED AT THE BUFFALO SHOW, Posted Southwest Connector Friday, July 21, 2023 As an environmental studies student, I am constantly surrounded by people who understand the severity of the climate crisis. We discuss the causes, impacts, and solutions of this crisis in every class, from the introductory ones all the way to our senior seminars. For most classes, we tend to avoid discussing our anxieties? Denying myself the time and grace to recognize and acknowledge my own anxiety, however, created further problems, preventing me from managing the rising pressure in my own chest? Now, sitting in the circle, I let that pressure push out the thoughts and worries I never talk about, even with my peers, friends, and family. I felt tears well up behind my eyes. Tears of sadness, of course, but also, surprisingly, tears of relief.~Grace Generous, an excerpt from Cracking Open the Possibility of Joy: Collective Power Is Needed for Climate Healing: Reflections on Climate Grief to Joy, Healing Circle Programming at Crosby Farm Park, Mississippi Park Connection, Winter/Spring 2023 newsletter. 'A lot of Fringe shows are big and boisterous, funny or dramatic, but this is a show that transcends entertainment into something more meaningful. Based on the premise that stories will move people more than facts and figures, this powerful and moving show presents the human side of climate change. Three women from local organizations working for climate justice (Whitney Terrill of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, Nicole Ektnitphong of Climate Advocacy Lab, and Leslee Guti'rrez Carrillo of COPAL) tell their very personal stories about what drew them to the work of environmental activism, touching on the relation between migration and climate change, environmental racism, sustainable farming, and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Between their stories we hear poems and music from the duo Buffalo Weavers, drawing on indigenous traditions and advocating a greater connection with Nature (""don't personify the river, riverfy yourself""). Rather than a depressing lecture on how our way of life is unsustainable, this is an inspiring and engaging show that provides a ray of hope that if we're thoughtful and work together, we can create a better world for all of us.' ~Cherry and Spoon's review of Changing the Narrative: Climate Stories for Justice at the Fringe Festival Outcome 3: Expand Number of people engaged: Healing Circle Participants - 60 Wilder Buffalo Rides - 360 Buffalo Show Audience - 433 Large Annual Event - 225 Online Audience - We launched our Oyate Hotanin Newsletter - we have 77 new subscribers Grace Generous blog on our Healing Circles published in the Mississippi Park Connection Newsletter - Blog on our healing circles - 10,000 Basanti Miller's write-up of our May 9th Buffalo Show was published in the July 20th issue of Southwest Connector (top of page 6) - reach 73,000 households. Online Videos Posted connected to this project - 2,107 views Change Narrative Instagram - 1313 engaged posts on S.O.M.E Project Oyate Hotanin Facebook Page - Total page followers now 2,069 - 141 new likes during project period Total Audience Engagement: +90,000 Outcome 4: Portfolio of Finished Work - 5 completed short films uploaded below. ",,,"In 2022 we had event sponsorship for Wilder Buffalo Rides from Perennial Cycle at $3200.",80000,,"Crystal Norcross, Mat Pendleton, Al Gross, Tom LaBlanc, Laura LaBlanc, Dipankar Mukherjee, Tim Blighton, Cindy Killion, Nick Metcalf, Micah Nickey; Crystal Norcross, Laura LaBlanc, Tim Blighton, Long Vang, Strong Buffalo, Dipankar Mukherjee, Al Gross, Mat Pendleton, Nick Metcalf",,"Oyate Hotanin",," With our emerging initiative, Buffalo Weavers: Connecting Land and People through Dakota Thought for Climate Rescue, we plan to engage in a range of programming activities aimed at healing climate grief and working toward climate justice. We are creating a movement through art to awaken the world to climate change and its impact.",,,2022-02-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/buffalo-weavers-dakota-thought-connect-land-and-people-climate-rescue,,,,
18497,"Building a Stronger MN: Challenges and Opportunities in Latino Education",2013,112500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1. Improve existing programs at two selected schools;2. Increase the resources and capacity of participating staff and Latino families and students;3. Deepen the understanding of ways to reduce Latino achievement gaps and improve their high-school graduation rates and registration in colleges and universities;4. The elements of success identified by the CLAC-HACER study will demonstrate their validity and applicability.5. Replication of those elements will become possible.","• 70 educators from Humboldt High School participated in a May 2013 workshop, increasing their resources and deepening understanding of ways to reduce Latino achievement gaps • Convened parents, students, educators, and administrators for an in-depth planning process around improving existing programs, high-school graduation rates, and registration in colleges and universities • Awarded two grants to high schools (Humboldt High School and Northfield High School) to further the goals of the grant in each community",,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council","State Government","The Chicano Latino Affairs Council and the Humanities Center will build on the grant received last year, which was intended to identify the elements of success in programs for Latino high school students and ways to replicate them. Applying the findings of CLAC's and HACER's research, CLAC will integrate its biennium goal of improving levels of educational achievement for Latino youth with the Legacy goal of enriching Minnesota’s cultural legacy by piloting the program in two Minnesota schools.",,,2013-01-04,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Hector,Garcia,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council","60 Empire Drive, Suite 203","St. Paul",MN,55103,6512969587,hector.garcia@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-stronger-mn-challenges-and-opportunities-latino-education,,,,
10025039,"Building a Pioneer Church: the St. Olaf Lutheran Congregation",2022,4495,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Short term impacts -- Attendance was good at both dedication events and the Taste of Norway event. A church council member from West St. Olaf requested a followup detailed historical presentation, indicating high interest. Those attending the events made many favorable comments we can build on. News media did not materialize as hoped. In an earlier project, the Zion Cemetery marker, Rochester Post Bulletin gave excellent coverage in response to a news announcement of local grants sent out by the MHS. Since then, the newspaper has shrunk in size and staffing, and we are not aware of a news release announcement sent by MHS.",,1000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5495,,"Peggy Andreason, president Rita Distad, vice-president Donald Ness, treasurer Norman Senjem, secretary",,"St. Olaf Heritage Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To design, produce, and install two historical markers for the Tverberg Log House and West St. Olaf Church in southeast Minnesota.",,"To design, produce, and install two historical markers for the Tverberg Log House and West St. Olaf Church in southeast Minnesota.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Norman,Senjem,"St. Olaf Heritage Association","215 Elton Hills Drive NW, Apt. 27",Rochester,MN,55901,5072064172,nsenjem@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dodge, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-pioneer-church-st-olaf-lutheran-congregation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031113,"Building Home and Community in Minnesota: Somali Experience",2022,15000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","See application under ""Documents""","Here is what I have so far completed: * Interviewed 1:1 of Somali professionals (3people). * Attended Somali Independence Day event at Lake Street in July, 2022 where I was able to interview and get many footages of attendees. * Able to travel around twin cities and record footages and pictures that will go onto the movie ; I was able to complete my project which was to interview Somali-Minnesotan experience into documentary film. This film is now complete and I am able to share it moving forward. It helped provide much need rich representation as what it means to be Somali-MInnesotan. ",,,,10000,,N/A,,"Sadiq Ahmed",Individual,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-03-01,2023-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-home-and-community-minnesota-somali-experience,,,,
10031439,"Building Resilient Urban Forests for Climate Change",2025,752000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 07b","$752,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to partner with municipalities and school districts to create gravel-bed nurseries, conduct tree assessments and mapping, and plant climate-resilient tree species on public lands in St. Cloud, Mankato, and the Twin Cities region. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.84,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We will partner with urban municipalities and school districts to support planting of climate-resilient tree species. Activities include planting trees, gravel bed nursery creation, tree assessment and mapping, and community.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Todd,Rexine,"Great River Greening","251 Starkey St, Ste 2200","Saint Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",trexine@greatrivergreening.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-resilient-urban-forests-climate-change,,,,
33909,"Burnside School Site: Plant Use and Chronology of an Oneota Village Near Red Wing",2015,9988,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",9988,,"Andrea M. Walsh (Chair), Ann B. Parriott (Vice Chair), Steven J. Proeschel (Vice Chair/Treasurer), Ronald L. Christenson (Secretary), Eric J. Jolly PhD (Ex-Officio), Ellis F. Bullock Jr, Mark Chronister, Gary L. Ellis, Jonathan B. Farber, William A. Jonason, Jamil A. Ghani, George J. Kehl, Scott V. Lindemann, Pamela J. Moret, Peter J. Olin, Margaret J. Paddock, Bryan K. Phillips, Judy M. Poferl, James J. Seifert, Todd Soller, William J. Sweasy, Jean M. Taylor, Richard G. Trembley, Dr. Michael G. Vale, Theresa M. H. Wise",0.22,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified archaeologist to conduct an inventory of archaeological plant remains from an Oneota village near Red Wing.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-221-4576,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Goodhue, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/burnside-school-site-plant-use-and-chronology-oneota-village-near-red-wing,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034061,"Busses Between: An Urban/Rural Intercultural Exchange and Bridge-Building Initiative",2024,85500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Thomas Antony, Nicole DeBoer, Ellie Lucas, Rebecca Noecker Councilmember, Christine Reed, Len Sanqui, Libby Stegger","0.25 FTE","Move for America",,"Move for America is a new initiative designed to preserve and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Minnesota by fostering intercultural exchange and education. It will consist of a direct exchange program involving students from community and technical colleges in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (urban centers) and two rural counties: Otter Tail County and Lyon County. This project includes two full exchanges, each with 30-40 participants over two weekends. Culturally diverse groups from urban schools will spend one weekend hosting their peer group from a rural school, and vice versa, and 1) learn about local cultures; 2) participate in skill-building workshops to foster cultural understanding; 3) build strong relationships across cultural divides.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Libby,Stegger,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/busses-between-urbanrural-intercultural-exchange-and-bridge-building-initiative,,,,
10012681,"CAF General Conservation Assessment & Long-Range Preservation Plan",2020,3700," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",3700,,"Andrew Bredeson, James Lauria, Linda Franke, Amy Lauria, Jason McNeil, Mark Manske, Chuck Sorenson, Robb Keech"," ","Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified museum consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,Schmidt,"Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing"," 310 Airport Road, Hangar #3 Fleming Field "," South St. Paul "," MN ",55075,"(651) 983-2065"," andy.schmidt@cafmn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/caf-general-conservation-assessment-long-range-preservation-plan,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031324,"Calvary Cemetery National Register Evaluation",2023,9566,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","Our first target was to have a draft of the report, inventory, and photos submitted to MNHS by March 1, 2024. Due to time constraints of our consultant, this was not submitted until April 12. From that point, we were able to meet the deadline to make the changes to the draft that was suggested by MNHS, and to have a final report ready well before the August 1 deadline. The final report both achieved and exceeded our goal of evaluating Calvary Cemetery to see if it met the criteria for eligibility to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Results included maps, photos, cemetery and archival records, and research on significant burials far exceeding the information we had before the architectural and historical evaluation of the cemetery. Long term, we would hope this report would be comprehensive enough and meet the criteria for the cemetery to be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, and be eligible for legacy grants.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9566,,"Archbishop Bernard A Hebda, Fr. Charles Lachowitzer, Thomas Mertens, Joseph Kueppers, Fr. Stan Mader, Patricia Stromen, Dan Delmore, Joan Gecik, Carol Bishop",,"The Catholic Cemeteries","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to complete an evaluation to determine eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul.",2023-07-01,2024-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamie,Moloney,"The Catholic Cemeteries","2105 Lexington Ave. S.","Mendota Heights",MN,55120,6512550536,jmoloney@catholic-cemeteries.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/calvary-cemetery-national-register-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
33960,"Cambria Phase Faunal Cataloguing",2015,8770,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",8770,,"Richard Davenport (President), Sandra King (Assistant to the President), Marilyn Wells (Provost and Senior Vice President), David Jones (Vice President of Student Affairs), Robert Hoffman (Vice President of Strategic Partnerships), Richard Straka (Vice President of Finance and Administration), R. Kent Clark (Vice President of University Advancement), Ed Clark (Vice President and Chief Information Officer)",0.30,"Minnesota State University, Mankato (Department of Anthropology)","Public College/University","To provide better organization of archaeological collections, allowing for greater public access to historic resources.",,,2015-06-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ronald,Schirmer,"Minnesota State University, Mankato (Department of Anthropology)","358 Trafton Science Center North",Mankato,MN,56001,507-389-6612,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Brown",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cambria-phase-faunal-cataloguing,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007259,"Campbell Photo Collection Project",2017,1378,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The short-term outcome of having the original glass plate negatives scanned, rehoused and properly stored in collection storage slowing the deterioration and providing better preservation of the originals has been achieved as planned. The intermediate outcomes of introducing the images to the public and providing improved access as well as increasing the public access to the collection has been achieved as planned. Interest in the images as a new resource has been distinct. The long-term outcomes of the ongoing preservation of the original glass negatives and the long-term access to the images for the public is underway and will be measured over time.",,26,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",1403,,"Rheanna O'Brien, Jenni Corbett, Brady Ramsay, Eunice Cote, Jo Emerson, Dave Peterson, Jeanenne Rausch",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To digitize a collection of glass plate negatives, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/campbell-photo-collection-project,,,,0
10034130,"Capacity building in management and fundraising",2024,52500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Ramona Wilson (Chair), Dr. Michelle Gibbs (Vice Chair), Alvena Richburg (Treasurer), Rob Johnson, Sean Phillips, Deneane Richburg",,Brownbody,,"Brownbody will 1) expand fundraising through grant seeking and increasing revenue streams; 2) streamline operational practices; 3) build a strong foundation for deeper, more frequent, and consistent communication and engagement with MN communities.",,,2024-04-09,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deneane,Richburg,,,,,,"(651) 373-7432",deneane@brownbody.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/capacity-building-management-and-fundraising,,,,
10034121,"Capacity Building Project for Individual Donor Development",2024,24990,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Jin Chen (Board Chair), Stephen J. Lu (Secretary), Xianping He, Ange Hwang, Saysetha Philaphandeth, Jeff Cheng, William Cheng, Janet Halim, Linda Hashimoto, Richard He, Phalla Keo, Lambert Lum, Kim Wong, Penny Vang",,"Asian Media Access Inc",,"Asian Media Access (AMA) will embark on a capacity-building project aimed at cultivating individual donors from Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and the public, and encompasses a multifaceted approach to enhance grant writing, reporting, nonprofit management, and fundraising capabilities. Key activities include: 1) train and assist board/staff on grant writing and reporting; 2) build internal expertise in grant writing and reporting by obtaining consultation and training from experts in Donor Solicitation.",,,2024-04-12,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ange,Hwang,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/capacity-building-project-individual-donor-development,,,,
10007260,"Capitol Region Watershed District Oral History",2017,9150,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Targets were exceeded. The original work plan was for 20 oral history interviews. 24 were actually conducted. Of people asked, there was only one refusal.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9150,,"Joe Collins, President, Mary Texer, Vice President, Michael Thienes, Treasurer, Seitu Jones, Secretary, Shirley Reider",,"Capitol Region Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","To document in 15-20 oral history interviews the history of the Capitol Region Watershed District.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Doneux,"Capitol Region Watershed District","1410 Energy Park Dr., Suite 4","Saint Paul",MN,55108,651-644-8888,mark@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/capitol-region-watershed-district-oral-history,,,,0
10012268,"Cass Gilbert - White Bear Town Hall Architect Research",2018,3066," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short-term: Expected Impact: The research at the National Museum of American History and the Library of Congress will provide additional information regarding Cass Gilbert as the architect of the White Bear Town Hall, Progress Indicator: The collections at the National Museum of American History and the Library of Congress pertaining to the period of significance were thoroughly reviewed for any references to White Bear Lake and the White Bear Town Hall and all such references have been documented in the final report providing additional insights into Gilbert's work in the area and his connection to the White Bear Town Hall. Intermediate term: Expected impact: The connection between Gilbert and the White Bear Town Hall will be strengthened and clarified. Progress Indicator: Additional information and resources have been uncovered and collected to better tell the story of Cass Gilbert and his connection to White Bear. Long term: Expected Impact: Gilbert's impact on the architectural landscape of Minnesota is undisputed. The research conducted provides additional context for scholars of Gilbert's early career, particularly in the White Bear Lake area including White Bear and Dellwood. Progress Indicator: The research at the National Museum of American History and the Library of Congress has been compiled in a report that will be available at the Minnesota Historical Society, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and White Bear Township Administrative Offices for future researchers to use as a foundation for their research.",,3025,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6091,,"Rheanna O'Brien, Dave Peterson, Jo Emerson, Brady Ramsay, Nick Lindgren, Kerri Kindsvater, Jeanenne Rausch"," ","White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To conduct primary source research to determine whether Cass Gilbert was the White Bear Town Hall architect.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society"," PO Box 10543 "," White Bear Lake "," MN ",55110,"(651) 407-5327"," sara@whitebearhistory.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cass-gilbert-white-bear-town-hall-architect-research,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17686,"Cataloguing Project",2012,31356,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,31356,,,,"Minnesota Museum of American Art","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To fully catalog the museum's inventoried collection that documents the history of art in Minnesota under the direction of a qualified museum registrar.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristin,Makholm,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cataloguing-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012195,"Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Stabilization",2019,206608," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,29400,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",236008,,"Kay Hegge, Board Chair/Treasurer Carole Larson, Vice-Chair Brian Carlson Jeannie Meine Cynthia Ansbacher, Secretary - Authorized Officer",,"Prairie Skyline Foundation, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to stabilize the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2018-12-01,2020-02-02,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,Hegge,"Prairie Skyline Foundation, Inc."," 27048 310th Street SW "," Crookston "," MN ",56716,"(218) 289-1246"," Khegge@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cathedral-immaculate-conception-stabilization,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17305,"Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Catholic) reuse analysis",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,9000,,,,,,"Prairie Skyline Foundation, Inc.",," To hire consultants to measure feasibility of publicly-desired operational models for its facility as an arts and community center, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Federal ID 41-184644 ",,"To hire consultants to measure feasibility of publicly-desired operational models for its facility as an arts and community center, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Federal ID 41-184644",2010-01-29,2010-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kay,Hegge,,"27048 - 310th Street SW",Crookston,MN,56716,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cathedral-immaculate-conception-catholic-reuse-analysis,,,,
28910,"Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Stabilization: Conditions Assessment",2015,13000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,13000,,"Kay Hegge, Board Chair/Secretary, Brian Carlson, Treasurer, Glen Torkelson, Vice-Chair",0.00,"Prairie Skyline Foundation, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified architect to prepare a conditions assessment and planning documents for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, proposed to be used as a community center, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-10-01,2016-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,Hegge,"Prairie Skyline Foundation, Inc.","27048 310th Street SW",Crookston,MN,56716,218-289-1246,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cathedral-immaculate-conception-stabilization-conditions-assessment,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17060,"Celebrating 150 Years of Cass Gilbert",2010,6100,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1750,,,,,,"Cass Gilbert Society, Inc.",," The Cass Gilbert Society website was expanded and upgraded with special emphasis on the buildings and other works of Cass Gilbert. Previously the site featured 40 works. That number has been doubled to 80 works. All are illustrated with historic and/or contemporary photographs. All are linked to published references and/or online resources. A major innovation was the development and incorporation of a searchable database for the featured works. As more featured works are added, they will be incorporated into the searchable database. The Cass Gilbert Society prepared a portable exhibition consisting of 22 display boards that was installed in the Minnesota State Capitol in honor of the the 150th anniversary of Cass Gilbert's birth. It featured a wide variety of Gilbert's works. The exhibition has been doubled in size, with an additional 20 buildings, displayed in a format that continues the one developed last year. The newly enlarged exhibit was displayed at the Minnesota AlA Convention and Product Expo in the November 2010 and will continue to be available for display in other settings and venues. ",,"To broaden online historical content about Cass Gilbert projects",2010-04-05,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Marjorie,Pearson,,"1791 Van Buren Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/celebrating-150-years-cass-gilbert,,,,
10007263,"Centennial History of the Arlington Hills Public Library",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Thomas O'Connell, Mary Wingerd, Rafael Espinosa, Marlin Heise, Victoria Hopwood, Yuichiro Onishi, Vicki Beebe, Andrea Steiner-Manning, Gus Froemke",,"East Side Freedom Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of the Arlington Hills Public Library building.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Rachleff,"East Side Freedom Library","1105 Greenbrier St.","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-774-8687,rachleff@macalester.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/centennial-history-arlington-hills-public-library,,,,0
10013358,"Center for Community Services, Kangle Singers and Dancers",2020,9000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","This project is to support the Kangle Singers and Dancers at the Center for Community Services (CCS) - specifically their rehearsals, five outreach performances, and a concert entitled ""We Are a Family"", to be held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at the CCS auditorium. This project has three goals: 1) to double rehearsal time, and thereby to sustain and increase the number of Chinese immigrant seniors who participate in S&D programs; 2) to support five outreach performances, and thereby raising awareness of works by senior Chinese artists in the community and increasing the understanding of the Chinese cultural identity through interaction with other senior citizens in the Twin Cities area; and 3) to foster collaboration and partnerships with other artistic organizations. Success will be measured in three ways: 1) Quality and satisfaction of the seniors who participate in our project; 2) Appreciation and satisfaction of our audiences, specifically the number, diversity, and geographic coverage of the audience; 3) Impact on the Chinese immigrant and Minnesota community at large. Specific components of these measures and our progress to date on achieving them are as follows. ","1) All rehearsals and lessons have been carried out as scheduled for this project, despite the pandemic. We have doubled the rehearsal time from once every other week to every week. Dance rehearsals are held every Saturday, and singing rehearsals are now held on every Sunday PM. After some initial struggles, the seniors have learned to sign on to Zoom Meeting for their rehearsals. Attendance has stabilized at around 25 people for both singing and dance rehearsals for a total of 50-60 people. As the pandemic continues, more and more people are looking to increase their stay-home activities, and as a result, the number of attendees at our rehearsals is increasing. 2) Kangle stands for ‘health’ and ‘happiness’ so we named our outreach program “Healthy Dance and Happy Singing”. Instead of the proposed five outreach performances, we have held 17 outreach lectures/past performances via Zoom Meetings to date, reaching over 60 participants each time from both inside and outside the Chinese community. The lectures focused on Chinese music and Chinese dance. They were held on Sunday mornings from 10 - 11:15 AM. Video clips included performances from Kangle Singers and Dancers and our partner organizations such as CAAM CDT, and Minghua Chorus. Student dancers and singers gave demonstrations from their homes. English captions of the lectures were posted via Chats for non-Chinese speakers. Of the participants, 70% are Chinese, 30% Caucasian and other. 70% are over 55 years old, 30% are youth and from other age groups. 60% are female and 40% are male. With the outreach lectures/performances, the singers and dancers really enjoyed watching their past performances again on videos, mesmerized by “how young we looked.” Audiences were impressed with the accomplishments Kangle artists have achieved. Everyone appreciated the opportunity to participate in the lectures. Some even jested for the pandemic to go on, so the lectures can continue. We received overwhelming responses from artists who want to participate in our programs, either by giving lessons or lectures. We would like to thank MHC for making this project possible. The lectures have been recorded. In addition to posters, information of our Zoom lectures have been forwarded to Eden Prairie Senior Center, Edina Senior Center, Pebmoob Senior Center, Yorktown Continental Senior Apartment, and York Gardens Senior Living. The Chinese Heritage Foundation has posted our lecture series on its calendar online. A total of 17 lectures were held from August 23 to February 07 as our outreach program. Our final concert called ""We Are a Family"" was held on Feb 28 as proposed for the project. It was broadcasted via YouTube and two other Chinese overseas Internet social media channels (Bilibili https://m.bilibili.com/video/BV1uz4y1m7eo , GoMedia https://youtu.be/B2G0ejdeB84 , https://youtu.be/mNCk3pkz07U ). The concert generated over 3000 viewers. It was a result of our collaboration with Alliance of MN Chinese Organizations (AMCO), and Chinese American Association of MN (CAAM) as described in our original proposal. More than 10 organizations performed in our concert, including but not limited to CAAM Dance theatre, Carlton Chinese Music Ensemble, Qian Xu Singing Studio, Twin Cities Dance Theatre, and MiNtshis Performing. Kangle S&D's chorus ""The Red Sunset"" was a huge success. Much time and work were spent on learning and producing the programs online. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,9000,,"Huan Gao, Ben Yan, Lixin Qin, Chungui Li, Shaotian Chen",0.12,"Center for Community Services, Kangle Singers and Dancers","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Funding to support rehearsals, five outreach performances, and a concert entitled ""We Are a Family"", to be held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at the CCS auditorium. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sophie,Liu-Othmer,"Center for Community Services","17814 Steading Road","Eden Prairie",MN,55347,651-403-0953,Sebastian10152007@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-community-services-kangle-singers-and-dancers," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013370,"Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)",2021,50000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Outcome #1: More Hmong youth will support and participate in ballet. We will track our workshops attendance numbers, provide surveys evaluate knowledge of ballet, interest and intentions to pursue ballet as an activity as a dancer or patron. We will also have surveys at our performances. We will stay in touch with the local ballet schools, instructors and dancers in the months after the workshops and performances if there are more Hmong student involvement. We can measure and track how Hmong students enroll in ballet schools (that we are connected with). Outcome #2: More community support of Hmong art and art activities. We have a Salesforce for Nonprofits license and have developed a CRM database of users and participants. We intent to collect data from all participants from the workshops and performances of Crossing Mountains and measure them against future tracked art activities. We can analyze how many events each unique name attends, donates or purchases tickets and we can filter all the unique names that attended the Crossing Mountains performance or workshops and get concise numbers of the patrons of Crossing Mountains that supported future arts activities. We can get a measurable sense that Crossing Mountains help generate more support for Hmong art activities. We hope that providing unique experiences like Crossing Mountains the Hmong community will support us to provide more experiences like this that honor the Hmong culture as well as connect Hmong youth to their culture. We hope that patrons of the arts can recognize that the Hmong culture has a layered and rich history with multitudes of powerful stories to be shared. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Crossing Mountains is a highly collaborative effort by a coalition of Hmong artists to create a sweeping story of two generations of Hmong women who escape Laos to Minnesota. Their story is one of sacrifice and hardship and ultimately hope and redemption. Inspired by the real story of an amazing Hmong woman from Minneapolis, this Hmong opus will use ballet to share the Hmong story of escape from Laos to acclimating in a strange new land. ",,,2020-11-01,2022-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Thao,"Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)","995 University Ave W. Studio 251","St. Paul",MN,55104,559-709-5948,stevet@aboutchat.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-hmong-arts-and-talent-chat," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013379,"Center for Hmong Studies",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. "," The completed acquisition of the Jason Schoonover Collection The completed digitization and cataloging of the Jason Schoonover Collection The complete installation of the Hmong Textiles and Arts Exhibit ","Due to the pandemic, we have decided to launch an online 3D exhibit via the web platform. They are divided into two exhibits, the second primarily focuses not only on textiles but tools as well. The webpages are below: https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/5126913/jason-schoonover-collection https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/6507459/jason-schoonover-collection-2 The exhibit web link was posted via the Center for Hmong Studies' Facebook page as well as on several other Facebook pages frequent by Hmong as well as non-Hmong with interest in the Hmong community. We also posted it on the Center for Hmong Studies webpage at https://hmongcenter.csp.edu/. Mr. Jason Schoonover also posted the weblinks to his page as well as send it to his email networks.   The response was overwhelming. Here are some of the comments after viewing the exhibit: Very complex embroidery design. it is extraordinary! They bring back lots of memories. We don't get to see those original baby carriers anymore. That's amazing! I'm glad we have collectors who have held on to relics to share with the public. Hope to see these in the future when I visit the center. Wow! So many unique designs!! Very nice!! I would like to see larger versions! Wonderful!!!   Some of the textiles was borrowed by ArtReach St. Croix in Stillwater, Minnesota for an exhibit that started in May 2021 and ended the first week of July 2021.   Since we were not able to do a physical exhibit and opted for a hybrid exhibit model due to the pandemic, we were able to realize some cost savings. As such, we decided to acquire six large paintings by Minnesota artist Jackie Yang. The paintings are historically significant because it depicted the Hmong-Minnesotan's role in partnering with the United States during the Secret War of Laos in saving American lives. These paintings were on loan to the Center for Hmong Studies, but we were able to negotiate a reasonable price for the acquisition of them. ",,,,20000,,"Dr. Zha Blong Xiong, Dr. Yang Dao, Dr. Chia Youyee Vang, Dr. Kou Yang, Paul Herr, William Yang, William MacArthur, Marvin Suomi, Carol Byrne, George Latimar, Rev. Dr. Robert Holst",,"Center for Hmong Studies","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Center for Hmong Studies is seeking a $20,000 grant form the Hmong Cultural Grant program to acquire the Jason Schoonover Collection, to provide stipend for students to digitize and catalog the collection, and to organize a Hmong Textile exhibit to show the collection. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Lee Pao",Xiong,"Center for Hmong Studies",,,,,651-641-8870,xiong@csp.edu,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-hmong-studies," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031063,"Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement - Cultural Heritage Education and Youth Organizing",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We aim to provide youth and residents with cultural exploration opportunities that lead to a greater connection, sense of community, and purposeful identity. Measurable outcomes of the two elements of the cultural restoration project will include: 25 trained individuals in the IDI process who will then help guide community-wide intercultural education, restoration, and celebration through various projects as cohorts as they develop into communities of practice around certain issues and/or communities. 60 youth engaged in the program through the summer and into the fall Partnerships expanded with the Many Faces and Minnesota College for Arts and Design for youth programming and for project development with Cultural Heritage organizers Broadening our reach into community schools by the fall Hosting five cultural heritage experiences and celebrations over the course of the summer, and more events co-designed with the community through the school year. Bringing youth to places like the Minnesota History Museum, the African American Museum, the Walker Museum, and the Minnesota Institute of Arts, Hosting five visiting artists to share their craft and allow arts exploration by our youth Developing new partnerships with other arts-based nonprofits that would provide our youth with more opportunities and experiences Each youth participating in our program are able to use art to explore and celebrate their story and their heritage Hold at least one gallery of artwork created by youth at the end of the summer","In November, we hosted our first Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Training for staff and community members with the goal of collectively leaning into how we can shift a culture of stigmatization of black, brown, and marginalized communities to a culture of emphasizing the gifts and potential and histories in marginalized communities. This framework where the producers are the beneficiaries of change is key to our continued organizing. Specific immersion activities we convened highlighted cultural heritage included:Just Mercy Tour of Selma & Montgomery, October 2022 Ho?akata Ti, January 2023 Since September, we've engaged over 206 individuals and 3 groups in intercultural development inventory process, and 43 youth in different monthly or one-time programs. We are still building connections and birthing programs, including a videography element of storytelling and skill building. A weekly youth book club led by Kendrick Hall began in January 2023 and is addressing emotional intelligence. Our Triumphant Changemaker cohort has been hosting a monthly JUMP Remix arts-based mentoring program, where youth gather to explore their passions, find safe space for expressing themselves, and grow in confidence about who they are. We made progress developing relationships with Many Faces and AHHA, including having African American artist Donald Walker as reflection leader for the January Come Together event. And new partnership developments with The Zen Bin & HealMpls as well as the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery. During MLK weekend, we co-hosted an event featuring quilters from different cultural backgrounds, including Native American, African American, Hmong, and Scandinavian quilters. This event was connected to artist in residence Joseph Mallard. Our staff and youth are continuing in the ideation phase of this work, imaging how the goals and outcomes will continue to evolve into our timeline. ; With regard to part one of our project which focused on North Minneapolis, neighborhood-based capacity building, our efforts connected with 1504 children, youth, and adults. This involved listening to, amplifying, and celebrating BIPOC voices and stories; connecting community leaders and organizers with residents, and empowering children and youth to engage in discovery, expression, and community action. We engaged over 629 children and youth in cultural heritage programming. Of these, 94 in regular programming, 6 in an extensive internship, and 529 in one-time exposure events.This programming included accomplishments/successes such as:Hosted visiting artists and supporting camps for youth related to the arts of piano, voice, dance, videography, poetry, painting, and rap. These often included discussions about using one's gifts in these areas towards building community and justice. And youth having the opportunity to perform/share what they learned with an audience of parents, family, and friends.Took youth to the Minnesota African American Heritage Gallery and Museum.Youth using art to explore and celebrate their story and heritage. The art took the form of collages, videography, acting, writing, interviewing/community organizing.Our summer interns created a booklet and short video of stories featuring voices who live, work, or are otherwise invested in North Minneapolis. Beyond the self and group learning of the interns, the hope is their project helps counter all the negative messaging about North Minneapolis.Note: When creating our budget, we were hopeful about the potential of youth field trip exchange between North Minneapolis youth and a reservation, but the time and logistics of building a partnership with the reservation proved too challenging. We found a more cost-effective strategy to focus on the context of the community with things like youth camps and the Northside culture gallery.Hosted multiple cultural heritage experiences and celebrations-Two Art Gallery Exhibits with A Peace Of My Mind and Northside Culture - the first being a gallery kick-off opening night featuring performances of Northside artists and table conversations; and the second being the culmination of a community engagement process which highlighted the photos and stories of 62 community members around the question When have you found strength amidst struggle? Collaborating with VocalEssence and Northside faith communities of different denominations to host Sing Your Change Block Party, featuring multicultural youth performances and calls to action. Supporting Northside leaders to host 12 Beloved Community Cookouts, as places for community conversation, expression, and connection.I am JUMP (Just Understanding My Purpose) End of Summer BBQ featuring local black entrepreneurs and a black youth drumline and dance/drill team performance.Additionally, our monthly virtual convenings of Come Together for Racial Justice featured the lived experience and stories of 20 local leaders - providing a platform for black stories to be heard. This work was possible through developing partnerships with arts and/or neighborhood-based organizations for youth programming and project development. Partnerships included AHHA, Zen Bin, Northside Culture, A Peace of My Mind, L&K Academy, 4TY Proud, VocalEssence, Many Faces, and Sondra Samuels, President of Northside Achievement Zone, and Don Samuels, former City Council member. Note - while we mentioned MCAD in our application, that relationship didn't turn into North Minneapolis action during this grant period, but still has potential for the future. Part two of our project, the Beloved Community Cultural and Heritage Awareness, aimed to mitigate a 400+ year history that elevates whiteness and denigrates blackness and other BIPOC identities. Since the IDI involves a lot of costs that can be prohibitive, we adapted our tactics of cohort convenings to involve other tools including Asset-Based Community Development, Embodied Antiracism, and topical training such as cycle of oppression, world view, and racial identity development. This helped us accompany 18 communities of practice and 1083 Beloved Community participants with program, project, and relationship opportunities to grow cultural, racial, and heritage awareness and appreciationOrganized 18 communities of practice to engage in learning, exploration, and collective action, including several immersion experiences.Engaged 207 people directly in the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) process. Financially supported 3 new Qualified Administrators of the IDI, 1 of whom is a Spanish-speaking community leader. As there are very few spanish-speaking IDI QA's in the field, this new QA is expanding the reach of the tool to his primarily immigrant and Spanish speaking community.Designed a Be the Workworkbook that is still evolving to serve as a tool to help individuals and cohorts grow in their awareness and application.",,,"We used general operating funds to fund more staff time and activities.",75000,,"Jacqueline Beck - Board Chair Yordanos Kiflu-Martin - Vice Chair Craig Pederson - Secretary Keven Ambrus - Treasurer Paul Slack - Director Maren Hulden - Director Steve Delzer - Director Heather Anderson - Director Julia Beverly - Director; Jacqueline Beck - Board Chair Yordanos Kiflu-Martin - Vice Chair Heather Anderson - Secretary Keven Ambrus - Treasurer Paul Slack - Director Steve Delzer - Director Craig Pederson - Director Julia Beverly - Director",,"Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagment",,"The Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement works to organize and mobilize the faith community to affect positive systems change. Our intercultural work aims at communicating culture across racial divides. Through this project we will celebrate and honor creative cultural communication with youth through counter-storytelling, educating joint learning communities, and training cultural heritage organizers to educate and rejuvenate cultural identity in the community. ",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lonna,Field,,,,,,6123551273," l.field@clne-mn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-leadership-and-neighborhood-engagement-cultural-heritage-education-and-youth,,,,
17741,"Central Corridor Historic Property Assessment",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,,,"Historic Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historic preservation specialist to assess potential impacts on and reuses for up to five buildings along the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Line.",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Carey,"Historic Saint Paul",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/central-corridor-historic-property-assessment,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
33994,"Central High School's 150th Year: Research",2016,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Student engagement: Because of timing issues, it was not possible to schedule our historian to visit a classroom in the spring. Clarified focus for implementation: Our history group has had a number of discussions with each other and the historian about possible next projects, however a decision has not been reached at this time. Increased student and community knowledge: An event was held on Sept. 6, 2016 honoring the 150th birthday of the school. The report was presented to the Lt. Governor and the Mayor, who honored the school by declaring the day St. Paul Central High School Day. Speakers highlighted pieces of the history as they presented. The report was shared with media prior to the event and copies were available for purchase at the event. The entire senior class was present at the event and the rest of the school watched the event via live feed from their classrooms. The event was also attended by community members, alumni, former teachers and principals, and was covered by the local news outlets. Archival: Archival at RCHS and MHS has not yet been completed, but will be by the end of the month. We are waiting for a few minor typos to be corrected prior to submitting for the archives.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Central Parent Advisory Council Board Members: Ayesha Shariff, Haidee Zobenica, Sarah Lewis, Julie Printz. Transforming Central Leadership Team Sub Committee Members: Julie Marckel, Kris Hageman, Deb Ahlquist, Lisa Heyman, Nina Tuttle, Jeff Risberg, Ann Hobbie, Dana Murdoch, Beth Black, Craig Davies",0.00,"Central High School Parent Advisory Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to research the 150-year history of St. Paul's Central High School.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Ahlquist,"Central High School Parent Advisory Council","Transforming Central, PO Box 40123","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-208-5178,ahlquist.mundt@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/central-high-schools-150th-year-research,,,,0
33266,"Change and enhance the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) School Service Program (SSP) with additional program staffing and new interactive exhibits",2016,142500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. School teachers perceive new CDM interactive exhibits as well-designed and age-appropriate learning tools.2. School teachers strongly believe these new hand-on exhibits and curriculum help them meet the education goals they have set for their students.3. Average teacher evaluation scores on a series of nine questions remain high.4. Attendance/enrollment in the SSP, by walk guests and Museum members.5. The number of schools re-enrolling that have not participated for five years or more.6. The number of schools that attend one year, and then the next.7. Personal visits made by CDM education team members during teacher staff meetings at area schools.8. E-mails, e-newsletters and other correspondence sent to school superintendents, principals and teachers.","School teachers rated the design & age appropriateness of new interactive exhibits with an average score of 4.69School teachers rated the value of new exhibits as helpful in meeting education goals for their students with an average score of 4.52All teacher evaluation scores were rated with an average score of 4.52 or higherSchool program enrollment grew by 23% - an increase of 622 students, 79 teachers and 110 chaperones for a total of 811 more participants.Walk-in attendance grew by 955 people (7%) during the period September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 compared to the previous grant cycle of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.Three (3) schools enrolled that have not participated for five years or more - Grand Rapids Murphy Elementary, Grand Rapids Southwest Elementary, and Grand Rapids YMCA Camp Wanago. Our local Murphy Elementary School enrolled for the very first time. They brought seven (7) different field trips.Thirty (30) schools re-enrolled their students during the 2015/2016 school year.CDM educators made seven school site visits & e-newsletters sent monthly.e-newsletters sent monthly.",,,,142500,,"BOARD MEMBERS AFFILIATION: Ray Nikkel, President President - North Compass Financial Jonathan Miner, Treasurer CEO - The Miner Group Vickie Rassmussen Wilcox, Secretary Teacher Jerome Miner - Director & Past President CEO - Cub Foods & Jerry Miner's Realty Jeffrey Borg - Director Director of Customer Experience - Cliqstudios.com Corinne Jacobson - Director Owner: Sawmill Inn Carole Erickson - Director Longtime Community Volunteer Laura Nikkel - Director Psychologist Pamela Miner - Director Broker/Commercial Real Estate Melanie Jacobson - Director Family Marketing",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota aims to strengthen its highly successful School Service Program by retaining a Program development coordinator, changing core interactive exhibits and creating new curriculum for pre-school and K - 5 students in ten northern Minnesota counties. ",,,2015-09-01,2016-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-326-1900,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/change-and-enhance-childrens-discovery-museum-cdm-school-service-program-ssp-additional-pro,,,,
36606,"Change and enhance the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) School Service Program (SSP) with additional program staffing and new interactive exhibits II",2017,137750,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","1)    School teachers rate the design and age appropriateness of new interactive exhibits with an average score of 4.20 or higher (5 being the highest score and 1 being the lowest).2)    School teachers rate the value of new exhibits as helpful in meeting education goals for their students with an average score of 4.20 or higher.3)    All teacher evaluation scores on a series of four questions are rated with an average score of 4.10 or higher.4)    School program enrollment grows by 2 - 5% over the previous school year.5)    Walk-in attendance grows by 2 - 5% over the previous year.6)    Two-to-three new schools enroll for the very first time.7)    Twenty-to-thirty schools enroll their students for the second year in a row.8)    The membership roster grows by 20 - 30 households.9)    CDM educators make personal visits and presentations at 4 to 6 teacher staff meetings and multi-district workshops.10) E-mails and e-newsletters are sent to area school principals and teachers once-a-month.","The average rating score from parents, grandparents, and chaperones was 4.50.School Service Program enrollment grew by 26% over the previous academic year. An additional 961 participants - 787 students, 117 schoolteachers & 57 chaperones.Walk-in attendance grew by 16% - 1,364 more participants.Three schools enrolled for the very first time: South Ridge Elementary in Culver/Pine County, Bay View Elementary in Duluth/St. Louis County and Explorations Home Group in Grand Rapids/Itasca County.46 schools enrolled their students for a second year in a rowThe membership roster grew by 84 new household, grandparent and extended family annual memberships. Current memberships now stand at 419.CDM educators made personal visits at 4 grade-level meetings and multi-district workshops.",,,,,,,3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota will strengthen its acclaimed school service program by: (1) continued leadership of a new Program Director retained on January 1, 2016 (2) creating a new (Minnesota built) core interactive exhibit; (3) developing new curriculum for pre-school through 3rd grade students in ten northern Minnesota counties. ",,,2016-09-01,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",Minnesota,55744,218-326-1900,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/change-and-enhance-childrens-discovery-museum-cdm-school-service-program-ssp-additional-p-0,,,,
10007219,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall Historic Structure Report",2018,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall Board of Trustees - Herman Fuechtmann (President), Jack Graff (Vice-President), Ralph Fuechtmann (Secretary-Treasurer), Richard Taylor (Board member), Bertha Scofield (Board member), Michael Moder (Board member)",,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop a Historic Structure Report that will help preserve the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Herman,Fuechtmann,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall","1824 Marshall Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-829-2096,hermanfuechty@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/charles-thompson-memorial-hall-historic-structure-report,,,,0
17127,"Charles P. Noyes Cottage: Fillebrown House Security System Upgrade",2010,1000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,661,,,,,,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society",,"To upgrade the museum security system of the Charles P. Noyes Cottage (Fillebrown House), listed in the National Register of Historic Places, as recommended in a conservation assessment program report",,"To upgrade the museum security system of the Charles P. Noyes Cottage (Fillebrown House), listed in the National Register of Historic Places, as recommended in a conservation assessment program report",2010-03-12,2010-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,,"PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/charles-p-noyes-cottage-fillebrown-house-security-system-upgrade,,,,
33869,"Charles P. Noyes Cottage Structural Stabilization Project Construction Phase",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","Due to the careful planning process and subsequent implementation of the proposed plan, the measurable outcomes were achieved. Specifically, the support system for the house has been stabilized and the project has passed inspection by the Building Department at the City of White Bear Lake; the project has provided for a safe and stable place for groups and events to assemble and the Cottage has re-opened to the public; the SOIS were followed and the Charles P. Noyes Cottage remains on the National Register of Historic Places.",,14978,"Available upon request. Contact",24978,,"Jenni Corbett, Jo Emerson, Bill Matschke, Shawn Mullaney, Dave Peterson, Brady Ramsay, Michelle Vadnais",0.00,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to stabilize the structural system of the Charles P. Noyes Cottage (Fillebrown House), listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/charles-p-noyes-cottage-structural-stabilization-project-construction-phase,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28626,"Charles P. Noyes Cottage (Fillebrown House) Structural Stabilization Planning",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Jenni Corbett, Jo Emerson, Shana Karle, Angela Homic, Bill Matschke, Shawn Mullaney, Brady Ramsay",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the Charles P. Noyes Cottage, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/charles-p-noyes-cottage-fillebrown-house-structural-stabilization-planning,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
2005,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council Partnership",2011,125000,"LAWS OF MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b), Councils of Color","(b) Councils of Color. [...] $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino people. These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's work with the Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC) has focused on conveying the contributions of Minnesota's Latino community to the arts, culture, and economy of our state through three related video programs:1. Absent Narratives: St. Paul's West Side2. Latino Arts: A Community Vision3. Latinos, Business and the Arts","Learn more about the Humanities Center's partnership with CLAC.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chicano-latino-affairs-council-partnership,,,,
2005,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council Partnership",2010,125000,"LAWS OF MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b), Councils of Color","(b) Councils of Color. [...] $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino people. These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's work with the Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC) has focused on conveying the contributions of Minnesota's Latino community to the arts, culture, and economy of our state through three related video programs:1. Absent Narratives: St. Paul's West Side2. Latino Arts: A Community Vision3. Latinos, Business and the Arts","Learn more about the Humanities Center's partnership with CLAC.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chicano-latino-affairs-council-partnership,,,,
10013348,"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota",2020,256000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","As a result of this project, CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as a valuable resource to promote Minnesota Arts, Culture, and Heritage learning through: The addition of dynamic new exhibits and exhibit experiences to the Museum’s indoor and outdoor facility – enhanced to maximize visitor and staff safety and health during a pandemic. Robust evaluation plans developed and processes in place to document visitor engagement and impact across all Museum departments.   In addition, MORE MINNESOTANS WILL BENEFIT when current and new visitors from across our region participate at CMSM in new and deeper ACH learning experiences, with: Diverse audience engagement, increased memberships/admissions over the course of the project period, and enhanced regional participation. 90% of visitors engaged in Museum evaluation processes indicating positive engagement/learning outcomes associated with CMSM learning experiences. ","NEW EXHIBITS/COMPONENTS: Dakota Seasons – An interactive Dakota language exhibit showcasing the seasons of the year. Butterfly House – An immersive outdoor pollinator exhibit focusing on monarch butterflies and host/nectar plants that support them. H2GO Outdoor Water Gallery – Children turn an Archimedes screw to lift water in this hands-on STEM learning experience. Lights, Camera, Action! A touchless, interactive light display enhances dramatic play in the Lauri Kuch Theater. Nature’s Harvest – A rotating Ag and Nature Labe exhibit that introduces children to the bounty of nature and Minnesota-based natural foods. Smaller scale exhibit enhancements took place in loft, Play Porch, Tree of Forts, Farmyard and Back 40.   EVALUATION: A Visitor Survey was conducted by an independent Evaluation Consultant in May/June. 554 Museum Members and 220 non-Members shared feedback related to their Museum experiences. Survey highlights: 94% indicated high levels of satisfaction. High marks were given for the Museum’s knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff; fun and playful atmosphere; educational content of programming and exhibits; cleanliness The Power of Play was reinforced as a key element as to why families choose to participate at the Museum, with the majority noting they come to the Museum for their child to learn through play (97%); to promote the positive development of child (96%); to ignite child’s curiosity (95%).   The Consultant also conducted a survey that was distributed to CMSM Community Partners – child/family service organizations that serve families that experience disparities/inequities. 16 partners responded to the survey and indicated similar high marks (to learn through play – 97%; to promote positive development - 97%; to ignite curiosity - 92%) when it comes to why families their organization serves choose to participate at the Museum. ",,,,256000,,"Heather Carlson, Ann Hendricks, Barb Kaus, Kim Kleven, Tom Koch, Mark Monson, Trevor Park, Sarah Richards, Sue Schwickert, Paul Shneider, Christie Skilbred, Parker Skophammer, Jerhod Smithback, Liz Ulman, Chastity Valvick, Shane Van Engen, Heather VonBank, Christi Wilking",1.3,"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will build upon a strong foundation of Minnesota Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) learning experiences made possible with prior MN Legacy funding support to: Establish new exhibits to enhance ACH learning at the Museum. Expand existing exhibits with additions designed to enrich ACH learning experiences. Enhance exhibits and Museum floor space so that social distancing and visitor safety can be instituted while minimizing the impact on play and ACH learning experience. Develop and implement evaluation plans to assess engagement and measure outcomes associated with CMSM exhibit and visitor experiences. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Louise,Dickmeyer,"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota","224 Lamm Street",Mankato,MN,56001,507-344-9104,louise.dickmeyer@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-southern-minnesota,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034010,"Children's Discovery Museum Access, Programs, and Exhibits Grant",2024,127581,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Raymond Nikkel (President), Jonathan Miner (Vice President), Katie Ryan (Treasurer), Vickie Rassmussen-Wilcox (Secretary), Melanie Jacobson, Sara Gabriel, Jeffery Borg",,"Judy Garland Children's Museum",,"This project will support new exhibit components and enhancements, provide admissions and transportation to underserved and diverse communities, and teacher-led programs for children that are sensory sensitive, in relationship with Autism Society of Minnesota.",,,2024-03-12,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janie,Heitz,,,,,,"(218) 208-9512",janie.heitz@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Koochiching",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-discovery-museum-access-programs-and-exhibits-grant,,,,
10031240,"Christ Lutheran Church On Capital Hill: Repair & Restoration and ADA-Compliant Restroom Construction",2024,211518,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,85000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",296518,,"Pastor: Rev. Dr. Joy McDonald Coltvet Council members: Kevin Bullock, Laura Delventhal, Aaron Haddorff, Nathan Hanson, Garmai Jackson, Chris Kay, Joy McElroy, Rhonda Niola, Beth Rahberg, Jonah Sitorus",,"Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to repair Christ Lutheran Church on Capital Hill, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Krahn,"Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill","105 University Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55103-2028,6126161734,dfkrahn@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/christ-lutheran-church-capital-hill-repair-restoration-and-ada-compliant-restroom,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17970,"Church of St. Peter's Interior Preservation Project",2013,40000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,40000,,"Deacon Dennis Bivens,Tim Dufault, Marlene Dufault, David Bruely, Marie Chaput, Tim Chaput, Marlan Dufault, Madeline Dufault",,"St. Peter Parish","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To stabilize and restore plaster in the Church of St. Peter (Catholic), listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,"To stabilize and restore plaster in the Church of St. Peter (Catholic), listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Dennis,Bivens,"St. Peter Parish","25823 185th Ave SW",Crookston,MN,56716,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/church-st-peters-interior-preservation-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17422,"City Directory Microfilm #3",2011,5670,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,218,,,,,,"Minnesota Genealogical Society",," This is the third installment of a project to purchase microfilmed Minnesota city directories to add to the Minnesota Genealogical Society's research collection. Eighty-one rolls of microfilm, covering the post-1930's period, were acquired this time. ",,"To acquire 81 rolls of microfilmed city directories for its research library",2010-10-11,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,John,Schade,,"1185 Concord Street N, Suite 218","South Saint Paul",MN,55075,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/city-directory-microfilm-3,,,,
18495,"Civic Education for Latino Youth",2013,15000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","Develop relevant and engaging Civics Education curriculum, topics, and workshops to be integrated into our Latino youth leadership programs.Latino youth will increase understanding of policy-making procedures and develop leadership skills through integration of civics initiatives, topics, and workshops into CLUES' youth leadership programs.Develop partnerships with community organizations able to offer volunteer and internship opportunities for students that will allow the students to gain relevant experience and give back to their communities.","CLUES met and/or exceeded the proposed outcome objectives as measured by the following results: • The Youth in Action (YA!) program has created a dynamic, culturally relevant, and engaging civic engagement curriculum, which teaches our Latino youth the importance and benefits of being active, contributing citizens within their community. • 91 percent of students surveyed agreed that civics education and engagement curriculum were engaging and relevant to their daily lives and concerns. • 50 Latino youth participated in civics education and engagement pilot classes and activities. o 98% of the 2013-2014 youth have participated in the civic engagement workshops. o Average monthly workshop attendance is approximately 80%, with increased attendance each month. • 78 percent of students surveyed mid-way through the year indicated that they increased their understanding of government systems and policy making procedures. • 91 percent of students surveyed indicated that they feel more confident and competent to express their perspectives and influence laws and policies that are important to them than they did at the beginning of the year. • Youth in Action (YA!) has cultivated 8 strong partnerships, including: St. Paul Public Schools, MN Historical Society, Metropolitan State University (Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship), Heartland Democracy, Sprockets, Free the Children Project, The Humanities Center, and Hamline University. • Over half of the students engaged in service learning: o 34 students participated in a group service learning activity writing letters and assembling packages to send to U.S. troops abroad in war torn countries. o 11 students and 5 mentors volunteered with CLUES’ Toys for Tots distribution event. o 41% percent of students surveyed did volunteer work outside of the YA! Program.",,,,12946,2054,"Chairperson - John Pacheco, Director, U.S. Bancorp Foundation, U.S. Bank; Vice-Chairperson - Frank Fernandez, President, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Plus of Minnesota; Treasurer - Thierry Ibri, Vice-President, Marketing – Big G Division, General Mills; Secretary - Inell Rosario, M.D., Midwest Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists; Lenys Alcoreza, Vice-President - National Sales and Marketing, United Health Group; Mary Jo Avendaño, Children’s Mental Health Division, State Program Administrator Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Melissa Franzen, Community Relations Process Owner, Target Corporation and District 49 Senator, Minnesota Senate; Father Kevin McDonough, Pastor, Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church/Capellán; Sagrado; Jeffrey Savage, Vice President and Controller, Xcel Energy; Mario de la Torre Borja, Business Development Manager, Latin America Region, 3M; Alan Willits, President, Cargill Corn Milling – North America",.25,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This mini-grant supported curriculum development and activities to build a new civics education program for Latino youth. CLUES integrated this civics education curriculum across the existing Youth in Action (YA!) program. ",,,2013-02-01,2014-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Yvonne,Lerew,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","797 E. 7th Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,(651)379-4212,development@clues.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/civic-education-latino-youth,,,,
10007214,"Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Interpretive Exhibit Plan",2018,9982,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9982,,"Arthur Tobkin, Travis Larson, Gary Gesell, James Schroeder, Wayne Cease, Brent Steinmetz",,"Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan for interpretation of the Clearwater County Veterans Memorial.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Association","PO Box 27",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,clearwaterhistory@icloud.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clearwater-county-veterans-memorial-interpretive-exhibit-plan,,,,0
10031109,"CLUES and Community on Lake Street",2022,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcome 1: 300 community members will be involved in early envisioning for the CLUES Latino Cultural Heritage Center. Outcome 2: 800 community members will participate in planning or creation community-engaged public art in 2022. Outcome 3: 900 community members will participate in planning or creation community-engaged public art in 2023. Outcome 4: 200,000 Minnesota residents will be reached through public art, public festivities, and media coverage celebrating Minnesota's Latino cultural heritage on Lake Street. Outcome 5: 75% or more of surveyed community members and artists report increased arts participation, cultural pride and/or understanding, and community involvement.","Outcome 1: As discussed with our program officer, our board of directors paused on specific plans and fundraising for the CLUES building on Lake Street after failing to procure legislative appropriations in 2022. As of May 2023, we are thrilled to announce that CLUES has received a legislative appropriation for funding that has again made the Center a reality. In the coming months we will be working with our board to move this forward. Outcome 2: While we were only open for part of the year, we did achieve our objectives, reaching over 3,000 people through our work in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Our first project for Hispanic Heritage Month was 'La Cultura Cura' (culture heals you) showcasing the making of a temporary mural by artist Pablo Herandez, the display of a 20' pentaptych mural by Jimmy Longoria. Local artist Flor Soto taught how to make traditional alter cempas'chil paper flowers, while others made mini murals on canvases. Our Festival de Las Calaveras/Festival of Skulls, promoted the multiple voices and celebrated the diversity of the Minnesota Latinx artistic community. Local artist showcased their own take on the traditional visual arts, music, and spoken word poetry, including the intricate painted calaveras (skull) designs on performers, papel picado (elaborate paper cuts), flores de papel (paper flowers), and calaveritas de papel (paper skulls). Our Day of the Dead celebrations have become a tradition. Centered at Midtown Global Market, CLUES had multiple artists working for 2 months on-site to create alebrijes (fantastical paper mache creature), where the public could watch the completion of the project. Artist Flor Soto created a giant Frida Kahlo pinata. Visitors to the Market were taught by local Latinx artists to make traditional Mexican paper flowers, mini barriletes (kites) traditional in Guatemala, and calaveras, common across many Latino cultures. The kite making was particularly popular; in Guatemala, it was once believed that the kites could carry messages to the dead, but now they are often used to send messages of hope. In the St. Paul Gallery, artists transformed the CLUES Art Gallery into a healing and celebratory space in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. This interactive exhibit invited the community to add a photo, creative writing piece, or an ofrenda to the gallery. Artist Maria Linsday had her first solo show in November 2022, with Vida es De Colores (Life is Colorful), a retrospective of the artist's life in Colombia. Next, in the Gallery was Writing with the Body, a unique exhibition, as it invited in not only emerging artists, but also an emerging curator, presenting for the time. A group of emerging artists attended a workshop with the Latino hiking organization, Huellas Latinas, and explored Minnesota with the theme of 'Home' and their personal connection to the landscape. Outcome 3: CLUES is only half-way through the year, but we have already burst onto the scene, exploring themes of revitalization, concepts of home, and how we can take root and make the best of the opportunity to grow where we are planted. We opened with Creadoras Sanando, an exhibition created for International Women's Day for those who are marginalized as a result of their gender. A series of artist talks and workshops for Women's History Month taught community members linocuts, native plants, a talk about poetry and loving our bodies, artistry in photographs/connection to our matriarchs, self-portraits in watercolor, honoring our grandmothers through embroidery (basic techniques), and the history of muralism in the Twin Cities/artist check-in. We just concluded our Primavera Festival- a celebration of Spring on Lake Street. We held workshops for participants, a small parade, and music all day long. Gustavo Boada had been building an alebrije that was mounted on a bicycle in our St. Paul gallery for several weeks prior to the festival, where visitors could see the construction day by day. The final product was unveiled for the festival. Pablo Helm-Hernandez also made an alebrije for the parade. Artists taught visitors about mosaics, and Columbian Silleteros (traditional floral display) and visitors could make their own mosaics or paper flowers to add to a community-created sculpture. Cadex Herrera's Mayan animals soap sculptures and his demonstrations were some of the highlights of Primavera. We also had two dance groups: Mexica Yolotl, and Colombian Folklore, a truly intergenerational group, with toddlers, elders, and all ages in between, addition music provided by Ice Climber and DJ Queen Duin. Outcome 4: Our website reaches 21,000 per month and Facebook reaches 91,000 per month. MPR covered events throughout the year, helping us reach a wider audience. Outcome 5: Community members and artists surveyed report overwhelmingly positive feedback. The main 'negative' feedback we receive is that there aren't enough events!; Over the course of the two years of funding we have showcased in our St. Paul gallery and on the streets of Minneapolis. All of our work has been free and available to the public, with bilingual staff and marketing, and aimed at a multi-generational audience. We have worked with over 80 artists and have seen increasing media coverage of events in the past year. Attendance of events has risen sharply, and our audience has been increasingly engaged. There have been few changes since the interim report. As we reported then, our projects have included: -La Cultura Cura(culture heals you) for Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, showcasing the works of Pablo Herandez, Jimmy Longoria, and Flor Soto. -Our Festival de Las Calaveras/Festival of Skulls, in October 2022, promoted the multiple voices and celebrated the diversity of the Minnesota Latinx artistic community. - Our Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos events featured workshops at the Midtown Global Market and a healing space at CLUES St. Paul, and featured artists including Gustavo Boada, Javier Reyes, Marina Castillo, and Carolyna Desoto. - Subsequent Gallery shows included Artist Maria Linsday's first solo show in November 2022, with Vida es De Colores (Life is Colorful), a retrospective of the artist's life in Colombia. Next, in the Gallery was Writing with the Body, a unique exhibition, as it invited in not only emerging artists, but also an emerging curator, presenting for the time. A group of emerging artists attended a workshop with the Latino hiking organization, Huellas Latinas, and explored Minnesota with the theme of Homeand their personal connection to the landscape. In 2023, our large spring event Primavera, was a huge success. This was our first event on the future site of Minneapolis CLUES building (now just an open lot) and we started with a traditional blessing of the space, which was well-received. The event explored themes of revitalization, concepts of home, and how we can take root and make the best of the opportunity to grow where we are planted. We held workshops for participants, a small parade, and music all day long. Creadoras Sanando, an exhibition created for International Women's Day for those who are marginalized as a result of their gender, featuring Lucero Paniagua Ortu'o, Constanza Carballo, gender, featuring Lucero Paniagua Ortu'o, Constanza Carballo, Maruch Santiz Gomez, Claudia Valentino, and Isolda Nu'ez Portillo. A series of artist talks and workshops for Women's History Month taught community members linocuts, native plants, a talk about poetry and loving our bodies, artistry in photographs/connection to our matriarchs, self-portraits in watercolor, honoring our grandmothers through embroidery (basic techniques), and the history of muralism in the Twin Cities/artist check-in. Our two Gallery shows, La Belleza de Las Palabras / The Beauty of Words and Sunday Walks Through a Child's Eyes, both included a special focus on family. The first was a solo show for Afro-Latina artist and author Pamela Mercado-Michelli, introducing her book, and included a reading nook for children, available for the duration of show. The second featured art by children, who had been learning about nature for a number of months through walking and observing. This was curated by two apprentice curators. Our only complaintfrom surveys is that we do not do enough events! Our audience has eagerly stayed with us, watching Facebook live how-tos, and virtual tours throughout COVID, and now that they can join again in person, response has been overwhelming. We are seeing a level of engagement from both artists and audiences that we have never seen before, and we are seeing new audiences from both within and outside of the Latinx community. As discussed with our program officer, our board of directors paused on specific plans and fundraising for the CLUES building on Lake Street after failing to procure legislative appropriations in 2022. Initial funding was received in May 2023, but under the guidance of our board of directors, we have been moving slowly and strategizing for building community momentum amid the realities of a capital campaign. CLUES was a part of the first Latino Days at the Minnesota State Fair this year, talking to people about their vision for Lake Street. Many spoke of their hope for an arts space. We have received additional funding from other sources for work on Lake Street community and have been ramping up those efforts in fall-winter 2023-2024. We were also fortunate to be awarded Legislative funding for our arts and culture programing.",,,"CLUES has received additional funding from the City of Minneapolis $20,000.00, The National Endowment for the Arts $30,000.00, and Individual Contributors $2,219.00. Legacy Funding Legislative Appropriations, Administration $26,550.54",150000,,"Virginia Arthur, Hazzen Mu'oz, Manuel San Miguel, Ana Carolina Queiroz, David Garcia, Erick Garcia Luna, Marco Antonio Ortiz, Angelina Vilouta, Danielle Robinson Briand, Judith Garcia Galiana, Non-voting members: Consul Ivan Roberto Sierra, Mexican Consulate; Virginia Arthur, Hazzen Mu'oz, Manuel San Miguel, Ana Carolina Queiroz, David Garcia, Erick Garcia Luna, Marco Antonio Ortiz, Angelina Vilouta, Danielle Robinson Briand, Judith Garcia Galiana, Non-voting members: Consul Ivan Roberto Sierra, Mexican Consulate ",,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)",,"To honor and preserve the cultural heritage of Minnesota's Latino community, CLUES is laying the groundwork for an innovative arts and cultural space on Minneapolis' Lake Street Cultural Corridor. This Minnesota Latino Cultural Heritage Center will work with, and empower, our community through cultural engagement, arts programming, workshops, public arts creations, education, and celebrations of cultural holidays and milestones. ",,,2022-02-02,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maria," Lopez",,,,,," 612.504.4882"," mlopez@clues.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clues-and-community-lake-street,,,,
10013360,"Coalition of Asian American Leaders on behalf of the LinkingLeaders Partnership",2020,8000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The following project outcomes provide guidance for the group. It is our hope that these serve only as a starting point and that the group will identify and achieve additional outcomes as part of the process. Throughout implementing the Practicing Solidarity Framework the group will reflect on the processes, projects, and activities to inform the groups’ learning as well as assist in creating and refining by asking: What happened?, How did it feel?, What options become apparent? And What will we do more of, less of, start, stop as a result? Share resources, learning, and training modules that enhance our focus on solidarity and enrich our programs Create a shared resource library with the potential to share beyond our Partners This work will be the collective effort of the group. They will decide what type of information is needed to expand and deepen learning as well as formats that will work well for their leadership programs as well as translate well for external programs to adapt. Commit to a practice of unlearning and learning the histories. Develop a process, generate ideas for how to practice and determine accountability measures. Document the process to inform the creation of a tool or module that can be used by others. Document pre/post learning to demonstrate shifts in learning and understanding. Create space to teach one another those histories. Track the ways that this occurs as a way to document and share as examples for both internal and external application. We will have multiple approaches integrated to honor the different ways of learning – readings, articles, websites, videos, in-person, virtual, interactive, individual, large and small group. Create an artifact that demonstrates the context of each Partner’s organizational, cultural and local histories and the peoples. Each Partner will create a minimum of one artifact with the potential for more depending on how each team approaches the activity. Implement a process for integrating learning and sharing the artifacts. Each CoP member is the director of their leadership program and will work with their team of staff, volunteers, and trainers to implement a plan and practice for embedding tools and resources into their training curriculum. We will have four different plans/processes that exhibit different and culturally relevant ways to integrate learning and practice solidarity. These plans will include evaluation elements to track and understand how the process works as well as learning of the organization and program participants. The CoP will partner with the Solidarity team to create similar processes. Understand how power is organized and where our communities are advantaged and disadvantaged by system designs. We will create specific learning modules that highlight this area as well as reflection and discussion questions that will facilitate understanding for participants. This can also be integrated into program evaluations to gauge depth of understanding and implications for systems change. Leverage alignment to target oppressive systems and strengthen solidarity. Leadership program participants will identify 2-3 pressing issues to inform the Partnership on shared efforts. This can also be integrated into program evaluation and/or through facilitated discussion. ","The most significant outcomes of our project were that we created a Community of Practice and Solidarity work groups work group who met consistently despite this time. We were also able to hosts a Solidarity event, help CAAL integrate a session on cross-racial solidarity, and completed a video. Beyond these things, we've had many insights about the challenges of building solidarity in the midst of a systems that continue to harm and make Black, Indigenous, Asian and Latinx communities vulnerable. What we strived to do in 18 months has taken 400 years of systemic oppression and our work will not end these structural oppressions. We learned how to find feasible and short term wins while we move to confront and rebuild systems that build on our communities' assets. ",,,,8000,,"Bilal Alkatout, Suzi Kim Scott, Michelle Tran Maryns, Nonoko Sato, Margie Jo Eun Joo Andreason, Fei Wong McKhann, Anil Hurkadli, Marcq Sung, Dr. Rose Chu, Samantha Sencer-Mura, Shoua Lee",,"Coalition of Asian American Leaders on behalf of the LinkingLeaders Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Understanding interconnected social justice histories is foundational to build solidarity with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities to address systemic inequalities. LinkingLeaders Partnership will integrate solidarity practices by creating and integrating resources, tools, and modules for teaching BIPOC histories in our programs. Resources will be shared as models for practicing solidarity to be used and adapted by others doing solidarity and racial justice equity work. ",,,2020-06-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bo,Thao-Urabe,"Coalition of Asian American Leaders","941 Lafond Ave","St. Paul",MN,55104,612-208-7226,bo@caalmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coalition-asian-american-leaders-behalf-linkingleaders-partnership," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10025061,"Cochran Park Pool & Sculpture Restoration",2022,136167,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,25000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",161167,,"Mayor Melvin Carter III City Council - Ward 1 Councilmember Dai Thao, Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker, Ward 3 Councilmember Chris Tolbert, Ward 4 Councilmember Mitra Jalali, Ward 5 Council President Amy Brendmoen, Ward 6 Councilmember Nelsie Yang, Ward 7 Councilmember Jane Prince",,"City of St. Paul (Parks and Recreation)","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified conservator and other professionals to restore a significant fountain and sculpture in St. Paul's historic public art collection.",,"To hire a qualified conservator and other professionals to restore a significant fountain and sculpture in St. Paul's historic public art collection.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Alice,Messer,"City of St. Paul (Parks and Recreation)","400 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512666412,alice.messer@ci.stpaul.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cochran-park-pool-sculpture-restoration,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
787,"Cold Water River and Stream Restoration, Protection, and Enhancement, Phase I",2010,2050000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(c )","$2,050,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited or successor to restore, enhance, and protect cold water river and stream habitats in Minnesota. A list of proposed acquisitions and a list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of restorations and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The commissioner of natural resources must agree to each proposed acquisition, restoration, and enhancement.",,"Total acres restored or enhanced: 277",,,,2050000,,,0.125,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program will restore and enhance in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in 11 watersheds across the state of Minnesota. The proposed projects will improve habitat for both game and non-game fish and wildlife species uniquely associated with cold water trout streams and provide expanded recreational opportunities for Minnesota anglers. ","As part of our ongoing program of trout and salmon habitat restoration and enhancement, the Minnesota Council of Trout Unlimited (""MNTU"") has identified the priority conservation projects listed below. MNTU proposes to restore or enhance in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in and along the following Minnesota waters (counties) between July 2009 and June 201, with most projects completed by October 2010: 1. Hay Creek (Goodhue); 2. Kabekona Creek (Hubbard); 3. Lawndale Creek (Wilkin); 4. Little Rock Creek (Benton); 5. Middle Branch of Whitewater River (Olmsted); 6. Mill Creek (Fillmore); 7. Pickwick Creek (Winona); 8. Trout Run Creek (Fillmore); 9. Straight River (Becker & Hubbard); 10. Sucker River (St. Louis); 11. Vermillion River (Dakota). Degraded cold water habitat is an important statewide conservation issue that requires immediate investment through habitat restoration and enhancement projects. The distinct natural resource characteristics of each ecologically distinct region of Minnesota, together with the variation in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices in different watersheds, require that fish habitat restoration methods vary around the state. MNTU understands this and tailors our projects accordingly. In the Lake Superior basin, this may mean restoring in-stream cover which was removed decades ago to facilitate log drives. In Southwest Minnesota this may mean restoring overhead bank cover, while drastically sloping soil back to remove thick sediment deposited from the uplands and restore streams' access to their floodplains. The projects to be undertaken by MNTU as part of this program will be designed to accomplish a number of the following purposes: a) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation, b) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative impacts from severe flooding, c) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms, d) maintain or increase adult trout abundance, e) increase biodiversity for both in-stream and non-game species, f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required, and g) improve angler access. The results of the projects will be evaluated not only in measures of habitat restored and/or enhanced, but also through trout population assessments. ","As part of our ongoing program of trout and salmon habitat restoration and enhancement, the Minnesota Council of Trout Unlimited (""MNTU"") has identified the priority conservation projects listed below. MNTU proposes to restore or enhance in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in and along the following Minnesota waters (counties) between July 2009 and June 201, with most projects completed by October 2010:1. Hay Creek (Goodhue);2. Kabekona Creek (Hubbard);3. Lawndale Creek (Wilkin);4. Little Rock Creek (Benton);5. Middle Branch of Whitewater River (Olmsted);6. Mill Creek (Fillmore);7. Pickwick Creek (Winona);8. Trout Run Creek (Fillmore);9. Straight River (Becker & Hubbard);10. Sucker River (St. Louis);11. Vermillion River (Dakota).Degraded cold water habitat is an important statewide conservation issue that requires immediate investment through habitat restoration and enhancement projects. The distinct natural resource characteristics of each ecologically distinct region of Minnesota, together with the variation in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices in different watersheds, require that fish habitat restoration methods vary around the state. MNTU understands this and tailors our projects accordingly. In the Lake Superior basin, this may mean restoring in-stream cover which was removed decades ago to facilitate log drives. In Southwest Minnesota this may mean restoring overhead bank cover, while drastically sloping soil back to remove thick sediment deposited from the uplands and restore streams' access to their floodplains.The projects to be undertaken by MNTU as part of this program will be designed to accomplish a number of the following purposes: a) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation, b) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative impacts from severe flooding, c) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms, d) maintain or increase adult trout abundance, e) increase biodiversity for both in-stream and non-game species, f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required, and g) improve angler access.The results of the projects will be evaluated not only in measures of habitat restored and/or enhanced, but also through trout population assessments.",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Council of Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,None,55317,,jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Benton, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hubbard, Olmsted, St. Louis, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cold-water-river-and-stream-restoration-protection-and-enhancement,,,,
9822,"Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement , Phase 4",2013,2120000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e)","$2,120,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance coldwater fish lake, river, and stream habitats in Minnesota. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Enhanced 347 acres of habitats ",,,"n/a ",2080000,,,.70,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited enhanced in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in and along coldwater streams and lakes located on public lands and Aquatic Management Areas.  We originally proposed 11 projects, yet completed 13 projects. Contracting efficiencies and leveraging of other funding allowed us to add three more habitat enhancement projects in northeast Minnesota and to lengthen others.  One small budget project was dropped when a partner changed the scope from 144 acres to less than 15 and proposed costs outweighed the potential benefit. Despite dropping that project we finished with 89% of the proposed acres being achieved (347 acres completed versus 388 acres proposed).",,"The projects completed with Fy2013 funding used methods similar to those used on projects completed by MNTU chapters in the past several years and also incorporated new research to improve project designs and fish and wildlife benefits. The specific fish habitat enhancement methods used on each stream varied depending upon the distinct natural resource characteristics of each watershed and ecological region, the limiting factors identified for each stream, and the variations in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices within each watershed. MNTU tailored each project accordingly, using the best available science, in close consultation with resource professionals within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“MNDNR”). Purposes: Each project was designed and completed using techniques selected to accomplish one or more of the following purposes: (a) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream; (b) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative resource impacts from severe flooding; (c) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms; (d) maintain or increase adult trout abundance; (e) increase habitat and biodiversity for both invertebrates and other non-game species; (f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required; (g) improve angler access and participation; (h) improve lake productivity for trout species; and (i) protect productive trout waters from undesirable invasive species. Habitat enhancement methods: Methods used on each project included one or more of the following techniques: (1) sloping back stream banks to both remove accumulated sediments eroded from uplands areas and better reconnect the stream to its floodplain; (2) removing undesirable woody vegetation (invasive box elder, buckthorn, etc.) from riparian corridors to enable removal of accumulated sediments, reduce competition with desirable plant and grass species, and allow beneficial energy inputs (sunlight) to reach the streams; (3) stabilizing eroding stream banks using vegetation and/or rock; (4) selectively installing overhead and other in-stream cover for trout; (5) installing soil erosion prevention measures; (6) mulching and seeding exposed stream banks (including with native prairie plant species where appropriate and feasible); (7) improving or maintaining stream access roads and stream crossings to reduce erosion; (8) fencing grassy riparian corridors, including in such a way as to facilitate managed grazing, in order to prevent damage from over grazing; (9) placing large logs in northern forested streams to restore cover logs removed a half century or more ago; and (10) in northern forested watersheds with little cold groundwater, planting desirable trees in riparian areas to provide shade for the stream channel and help cool the water. Agricultural area example: Many streams in the agricultural areas of southern and central Minnesota have been negatively impacted by many decades of poor land management practices. The projects in southeast Minnesota used the following approach to address this: Erosion has led to wider, shallower and warmer streams, as well as excessive streamside sediments which regularly erode, covering food production and trout reproduction areas. In many cases shallow rooted invasive trees have taken over the riparian corridors, out competing native vegetation which better secures soils, and reducing energy inputs to the stream ecosystem. To remedy this, a typical enhancement project will involve several steps. First, invasive trees are removed from the riparian zone and steep, eroding banks are graded by machinery to remove excess sediments deposited here from upland areas. Importantly, this reconnects the stream to its floodplain. Since many of these agricultural watersheds still experience periodic severe flooding, select portions of the stream banks are then reinforced with indigenous rock. In lower gradient watersheds, or watersheds where flows are more stable, little or no rock is used. After enhancement work is completed the streams flow faster and become deeper, keeping them cooler and providing natural overhead cover through depth and the scouring of sediments deposited by decades of erosion. Second, overhead cover habitat is created. Bank degradation and the removal of native prairie have dramatically decreased protective overhead cover in the riparian zone. Two methods are used to remedy this situation: increasing the stream’s depth, which alone provides natural cover to trout, and installing overhead cover structures in select stream banks. Wooden structures are often installed into banks in hydraulically suitable locations and reinforced with rock as a way to restore or recreate the undercut banks which had existed before settlement and agricultural land use altered the more stable flows which had gradually created and maintained them. Finally, vegetation is reestablished in the re-graded riparian corridor to further stabilize banks and act as buffer strips to improve water quality. Depending upon the specific site conditions, landowner cooperation, and agricultural use, native prairie grasses may be planted along the stream corridors, although often mixed with fast sprouting annual grains to anchor soils the first year. Taken together, these actions directly enhance physical habitat, and typically increase overall trout abundance, population structure, the number of larger trout, and levels of successful natural reproduction. In addition to the benefits to anglers of increased trout habitat and trout abundance, project benefits extending well downstream include reduced erosion and sedimentation, cooler water temperatures, improved water quality and numerous benefits to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations. ",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P.O. Box 845",Chanhassen,MN,55346,"(612) 670-1629",jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Fillmore, Goodhue, Lake, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-phase-4,,,,
2549,"Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement Program, Phase 3",2012,1533000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$1,533,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited. A list of proposed projects, describing types and locations of restorations and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Enhance 91 acres of Habitat ",,301700,"various federal ",1533000,,,,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited enhanced in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in and along coldwater streams located on public lands and Aquatic Management Areas. We completed all 9 projects originally proposed and three additional. Contracting efficiencies and leveraging of other funding allowed us to add two habitat enhancement projects in southeast Minnesota and another segment on the Sucker River in northeast Minnesota. We enhanced 10 more acres of habitat than originally proposed and increased leverage by $121,700 (67%). ",,"The projects completed with Fy2012 funding used methods similar to those used on projects completed by MNTU chapters in the past several years and also incorporated new research to improve project designs and fish and wildlife benefits.   The specific fish habitat enhancement methods used on each stream varied depending upon the distinct natural resource characteristics of each watershed and ecological region, the limiting factors identified for each stream, and the variations in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices within each watershed.  MNTU tailored each project accordingly, using the best available science, in close consultation with resource professionals within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“MNDNR”).    Purposes:  Each project was designed and completed using techniques selected to accomplish one or more of the following purposes:  (a) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream; (b) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative resource impacts from severe flooding; (c) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms; (d) maintain or increase adult trout abundance; (e) increase habitat and biodiversity for both invertebrates and other non-game species; (f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required; and (g) improve angler access and participation.   Habitat enhancement methods:  Methods used on each project included one or more of the following techniques: (1) sloping back stream banks to both remove accumulated sediments eroded from uplands areas and better reconnect the stream to its floodplain; (2) removing undesirable woody vegetation (invasive box elder, buckthorn, etc.) from riparian corridors to enable removal of accumulated sediments, reduce competition with desirable plant and grass species, and allow beneficial energy inputs (sunlight) to reach the streams; (3) stabilizing eroding stream banks using vegetation and/or rock; (4) selectively installing overhead and other in-stream cover for trout; (5) installing soil erosion prevention measures; (6) mulching and seeding exposed stream banks (including with native prairie plant species where appropriate and feasible); (7) improving or maintaining stream access roads and stream crossings to reduce erosion; (8) fencing grassy riparian corridors, including in such a way as to facilitate managed grazing, in order to prevent damage from over grazing; (9) placing large logs in northern forested streams to restore cover logs removed a half century or more ago; and (10) in northern forested watersheds with little cold groundwater, planting desirable trees in riparian areas to provide shade for the stream channel and help cool the water. Agricultural area example:  Many streams in the agricultural areas of southern and central Minnesota have been negatively impacted by many decades of poor land management practices.  The projects in southeast Minnesota used the following approach to address this: Erosion has led to wider, shallower and warmer streams, as well as excessive streamside sediments which regularly erode, covering food production and trout reproduction areas.  In many cases shallow rooted invasive trees have taken over the riparian corridors, out competing native vegetation which better secures soils, and reducing energy inputs to the stream ecosystem.  To remedy this, a typical enhancement project will involve several steps.  First, invasive trees are removed from the riparian zone and steep, eroding banks are graded by machinery to remove excess sediments deposited here from upland areas.  Importantly, this reconnects the stream to its floodplain.  Since many of these agricultural watersheds still experience periodic severe flooding, select portions of the stream banks are then reinforced with indigenous rock.  In lower gradient watersheds, or watersheds where flows are more stable, little or no rock is used.  After enhancement work is completed the streams flow faster and become deeper, keeping them cooler and providing natural overhead cover through depth and the scouring of sediments deposited by decades of erosion. Second, overhead cover habitat is created.  Bank degradation and the removal of native prairie have dramatically decreased protective overhead cover in the riparian zone.  Two methods are used to remedy this situation:  increasing the stream’s depth, which alone provides natural cover to trout, and installing overhead cover structures in select stream banks.  Wooden structures are often installed into banks in hydraulically suitable locations and reinforced with rock as a way to restore or recreate the undercut banks which had existed before settlement and agricultural land use altered the more stable flows which had gradually created and maintained them. Finally, vegetation is reestablished in the re-graded riparian corridor to further stabilize banks and act as buffer strips to improve water quality.  Depending upon the specific site conditions, landowner cooperation, and agricultural use, native prairie grasses may be planted along the stream corridors, although often mixed with fast sprouting annual grains to anchor soils the first year.  Taken together, these actions directly enhance physical habitat, and typically increase overall trout abundance, population structure, the number of larger trout, and levels of successful natural reproduction.  In addition to the benefits to anglers of increased trout habitat and trout abundance, project benefits extending well downstream include reduced erosion and sedimentation, cooler water temperatures, improved water quality and numerous benefits to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations. The following projects, totaling more than 7.5 miles of stream and 91 acres, were completed with FY2012 funds: 1. Garvin Brook (Winona); 2. Hay Creek (Goodhue); 3. Seven Mile Creek (Nicollet); 4. Little Isabella River (Lake); 5. Manitou River (Lake); 6. Sucker River (St. Louis) - Ryan Road section; 7. Sucker River (St. Louis) - Old North Shore Road section; 8. Cold Spring Brook (Wabasha); 9. Mill Creek (Olmsted); 10. Pine Creek (Winona); 11. Blagsvedt Creek (Fillmore); and 12. South Fork Root River. ",2011-07-20,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"MN Council of Trout Unlimited","PO Box 845",Chanhassen,MN,55317,"612 670-1629",jlenczewski@mntu.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Goodhue, Lake, Nicollet, Olmsted, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-program-phase-3,,,,
10007275,"Collections Management Policy and Procedures at Mitchell Hamline School of Law",2017,3600,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","We now have a viable and clear plan for accessioning and de-accessioning that will permit our History Center Committee to solicit appropriate items for our collection and handle them ethically, explain to possible donors whose items we cannot include why we cannot include them, provide a clear path for our archivist in terms of cataloging and preservation, and provide standards for controversial accessions. When our interpretive planning steps are completed, we should be ready to collect for a living and meaningful museum.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",3600,,"Gregory L. Buck, Christine Chalstrom; Jeanne M. Forneris, Donovan W. Frank, Karen Park Galivan, Nicole James Gilchrist; Lisa A. Gray, Clifford M. Greene, Sara Grewing; Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks, Mark A. Hallberg, Linda N. Hanson, Frank V. Harris, Jean Holloway, James J. Hoolihan, Charles H. Johnson, Christine Kucera Kalla, Steven J. Kirsch, Jennifer Lauermann, Martin R. Lueck, Richard L. Mack, Eric J. Magnuson, Helen M. Meyer, Ruth A. Mickelsen, Fayneese Miller, Daniel P. O'Keefe, Steven E. Rau, Denise D. Reilly, Susan C. Rhode, Ellen G. Sampson, Lenor A. Scheffler, David M. Sparby, Becky R. Thorson, Wendy K. Watson",,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law","Private College/University","To hire a qualified consultant to prepare a collections management policies and procedures document.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marie,Failinger,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law","875 Summit Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-695-7658,marie.failinger@mitchellhamline.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-management-policy-and-procedures-mitchell-hamline-school-law,,,,0
10012587,"Collections Data Transfer to CollectiveAccess",2020,8410," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,750,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9160,,"Elaine Krueger, Jason Steinbrenner, Maggie Stewart, Bonnie Stewart, Janet Olson, Caese Haroldson, Stephenie Anderson,"," ","East Polk Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Stewart,"East Polk Heritage Center"," Highway 2 East, PO Box 4 "," Fosston "," MN ",56542,"(218) 280-9176"," stewart.bonnielee@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-data-transfer-collectiveaccess,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17832,"MH&AC Collection Re-housing and Cataloguing",2013,6848,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6848,,"Lee Narum (president), John Peterson (vice-president), Madchen Mero (secretary), Jean McCabe (treasurer)",,"McIntosh Heritage & Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To rehouse and store according to archival standards loose issues of McIntosh Times newspapers.",,"To rehouse and store according to archival standards loose issues of McIntosh Times newspapers.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Robin,Shimpa,"McIntosh Heritage & Arts Center","PO Box 3",McIntosh,MN,56556,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhac-collection-re-housing-and-cataloguing,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17849,"Collections Storage and Rehousing",2013,5654,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5654,,"Kristin Makholm, David Kelly, Ann Ruhr Pifer, Matthew Bellin, Ann M. Heider, Mayor Christopher B. Coleman - Exofficio, Thomas J. Arneson, Mark Hier, Tom Hysall, Bonnie Kramer, John Larkin, Ronald Lattin, Bruce Lueck, Judy Mahoney, Paul Mellblom, George Reid, Gregg Rohde, Fred Wall, Bill Wittenbreer, Dick Zehring",,"Minnesota Museum of American Art","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve to museum standards the storage of artwork documenting Minnesota history.",,"To improve to museum standards the storage of artwork documenting Minnesota history.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kristin,Makholm,"Minnesota Museum of American Art","408 Saint Peter Street, Suite 419","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-storage-and-rehousing,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17861,"Collections Inventory - Project Completion",2013,6996,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6996,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To inventory approximately 1,900 objects documenting Ramsey County history.",,"To inventory approximately 1,900 objects documenting Ramsey County history.",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-inventory-project-completion,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
18138,"Collections Inventory and Data Entry",2012,6660,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",," To gain physical and intellectual control through a professional inventory of remaining uninventoried museum collections. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-inventory-and-data-entry,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17572,"Collections Inventory",2012,6996,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society",," To gain physical and intellectual control through a professional inventory of approximately 3,800 objects documenting Ramsey County history. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-inventory,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025300,"Collections Management System Conversion and Upgrade",2023,7315,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",7315,,"Bennett Porter, Paul Draheim, Hannah Curtis, Roy Martin, Lisa Berg",,"Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",,"To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marisa,Kuennen,"Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum","1365 Gortner Ave","Saint Paul",MN,55108,6513150286,kuenn021@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-management-system-conversion-and-upgrade,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025307,"Collection Management System and Pilot Inventory",2023,5458,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,4492,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9950,,"Pipper Berg Madsen, Rikke Dierssen-Morice, Laura Forslev, Michael Fredrick, Ron Grand, Lars Hesbjerg, Bill Holmquist, Susan Jacobsen, Lisa Jensen, Mari Larsen, Ginny Leppart, Susan Loschenkohl, Catherine Mahowald, Steen Moeller, Janet Ogden-Bracket, Mette Pedersen, Tom Petersen, Julie Robbins, Bruce Simpson, Scott Thomsen",,"Danish American Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",,"To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Jacobsen,"Danish American Center","3030 West River Parkway South",Minneapolis,MN,55406-2396,6127293800,susan.jacobsen@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collection-management-system-and-pilot-inventory,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031191,"Collections Inventory and CMS Update",2024,9997,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,4452,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",14449,,"Richard Olson, Rick Abel, Brant Melbo, Stanley Sundquist, Laurie Brein, Ron Halvorson, Lynn Riggs, Mary Hood, Nancy Ames",0.000490196,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,2187852000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-inventory-and-cms-update,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17372,"Collections Care and Management at 10 Area Museums",2011,6876,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,5165,,,,,,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest",," Twelve northwestern MN museums joined together to form the Minnesota's Historic Northwest group. The group, which includes: Beltrami, Clearwater, Kittson, Mahnomen, Norman, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Pennington, Red Lake, Polk County Historical Societies, the East Polk heritage Center and the McIntosh Arts and Heritage Center collaborated to purchase supplies and to conduct workshops about artifact storage. Purchasing in quantity reduced costs enabling the purchase of more and more varied items. Three peer training sessions, focusing on proper conservation methods, were held at Roseau, Shevlin and Thief River Falls between October, 2010 and February, 2011. All participants benefitted from the materials received as well as the best practices learned. ",,"To improve collections care and storage at history museums in 11 northwestern Minnesota counties",2010-09-08,2011-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Tamara,Edevold,,"412 Geary Avenue NE",Bagley,MN,56621,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-care-and-management-10-area-museums,,,,
33910,"Collections Evaluation and Inventory System Consolidation",2015,6096,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","This project aimed to complete the evaluation and consolidation of 325 artifact and textile boxes over an 18-week period. We achieved this goal by systematically going through all artifact boxes then all textile boxes in numerical order. We also had the opportunity to utilize other staff and intern time to assist with this project, allowing us to keep to a strict timetable and to complete the project.",,,"Available upon request. Contact",6096,,"Steve Baxa, Scott Hermanson, Marie Dranttel, Pam Morson, Alma Forst, Eileen Holz, Nita Aasen, Michael Callahan, Bob Schabert, Maria Lokensgard, Joe Urban, Lori Lahlum, Abbi Carleton, JoAnn Gieseke, Tami Skinner.",0.26,"Nicollet County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization of the museum collections which will allow the public greater access to the community",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alyssa,Auten,"Nicollet County Historical Society","1851 N Minnesota Avenue","St. Peter",MN,56082,507-934-2160,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-evaluation-and-inventory-system-consolidation,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28653,"Collections Management Policy & Procedures",2014,5642,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5642,,"Ray Rought, President; David Myren, Vice Presidenty; Kevin Sliwinski, Treasurer; Janese Thatcher, Secretary",,"Minnesota Aviation History and Education Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to prepare a collections management policies and procedures document.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Raymond,Rought,"Minnesota Aviation History and Education Center","PO Box 7884","St. Paul",MN,55107,651-261-5724,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-management-policy-procedures,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28655,"Collections Management Policy and Procedures",2014,5642,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5642,,"Noel Allard, Raymond Rought, Jim Hanson, Peter Gavin, Robert Hearn, Darrell Bolduc, Russ Jensen, Bruce Kitt, Raymond Klosowski, Terry Marsh, Louis J. Martin, Robert N. Steinbrunn, Peter Strommen, G. Thomas Wier",,"Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to prepare a collections management policies and procedures document.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Noel,Allard,"Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame","P.O. Box 53","Park Rapids",MN,56464,218-732-5100,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Hubbard, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collections-management-policy-and-procedures,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013395,"CollectiveAccess Minnesota Training & Support Development",2019,96880,"MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,000,000 each year is for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","We met or exceeded all of the measurable impacts listed in our application. Our short term goal was to add 10 organizations to CollectiveAccess MN while creating an application process, training program, and addressing support needs going forward. We succeeded in this goal. Our intermediate goal was to have more of MN's cultural heritage available on-line. The 10 new organizations have currently shared over 55,000 records to MNCollections.org. As of October 2020, there are nearly 172,000 object records being shared on MNCollections, making a wealth of information about Minnesota's cultural heritage available to the world-wide public. Our long-term goal was to double the number of users over the next three years. We have nearly doubled our users in less than a year. We had 7 users before this grant began. We added 10 with the grant. We currently have 27 active users with 5 more ready to join in January. The lessons we have learned through this grant have allowed us to streamline our application and training process.",,4445,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",101326,,"Sara Hanson - Chair, Tamara Edevold - Vice Chair, Janet Timmerman - Secretary, Jill Wohnoutka - Treasurer, Ann Grandy, Milissa Brooks-Ojibway, Michael Brubaker, Holly Johnson, Nicole Elzenga",0.18,"Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To develop application, training, and support programs for new CollectiveAccess museum users in Minnesota.",,"Partners: Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums, Eden Prairie Historical Society, Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, Golden Valley Historical Society, Goodhue County Historical Society, Hopkins Historical Society, Hormel Historic Home, Kandiyohi County Historical Society, Shoreview Historical Society, Westonka Historical Society, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, Pope County Historical Society This partnership had its start in April 2014 when a task force of Minnesota-based collection managers and other museum personnel from 15 local historical societies began working together on the future of their collections management systems. Most Minnesota history museums' software runs on an obsolete database, which puts collection data at risk. The task force determined CollectiveAccess, a free, open-source, web-based collections management system currently in use by a wide range of museums, would be the best solution. In 2017, the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) received a Heritage Partnership Program grant to launch a pilot program using CollectiveAccess. The five pilot sites worked with the Minnesota local history museum community to develop a customized Minnesota version of CollectiveAccess. The pilot sites have converted their collection data to CollectiveAccess and have used it exclusively and successfully for about a year. For this 2019 grant, MALHM and ten partnership sites will develop a process to ensure the success of new users to CollectiveAccess Minnesota. The goals for this project include 1) Establishing an application system to add new users to CollectiveAccess Minnesota to ensure organizations have the appropriate personnel and financial capacity to join the software community, 2) Developing a training program and appropriate manuals and tutorials to provide a base level of proficiency to users, and 3) Developing an ongoing support program to meet the needs of users and answer questions promptly.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Grandy,"Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums","c/o Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave. NW",Austin,MN,55912,"(320) 424-2604",collectiveaccess@mnhistoryalliance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Goodhue, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Mower, Pope, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collectiveaccess-minnesota-training-support-development,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership","For more information about Advisory Group Members and conflicts of interest disclosures, please contact: Carolyn Veeser-Egbide Grants Manager Minnesota Historical Society 651-259-3469 carolyn.veeser-egbide@mnhs.org",Yes
10025076,"CollectiveAccess Collections Data Conversion",2022,9993,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","The data from more than 57,000 records has been converted from our former CMS to CollectiveAccess, and data cleanup is ongoing. The publicly accessible site has been created, and records are continually being added. Staff and volunteers have been trained, and all goals were achieved.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9993,,"Kevin Allen, JO Bailey, Rhonda Dass, Gayle Elston, Kristin Fisher, Katherine Hughes, Kirby Hurd, Steve Jameson, Erin Kragh, Kelly McBride, Nikolas Proehl, Mary Teubner, Ken White, Ken Wilmes, Lisa Wolf",,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",,"To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Shelley,Harrison,"Blue Earth County Historical Society","424 Warren St.",Mankato,MN,56001,5073455566,archivist@blueearthcountyhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/collectiveaccess-collections-data-conversion,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10034076,"Colors of Movement: Embracing Chinese Dance in Minnesota, A Comprehensive Arts Show in The O'Shaughnessy",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Ying Li",,"This project is designed to introduce the rich heritage of Chinese dance and music to communities in the Twin Cities and Rochester, fostering cultural appreciation and understanding. Through a series of classes and collaboration with other artists and community organizations, the project aims to engage diverse dancers, musicians, and audiences, and leave a lasting impact on both participants and the broader community through 1) Dance Classes for All Ages; 2) Artistic Collaboration by performance through joint efforts with fellow artists and school organizations; 3) Performance Showcases at the O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in May 2025.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jijun,He,,,,,,"(952) 288-8371",hejijun@hotmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/colors-movement-embracing-chinese-dance-minnesota-comprehensive-arts-show-oshaughnessy,,,,
10034109,"Commissions from Native Artists for Here, Now: American Hi/stories of Land and Stars",2024,105000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Ann Ruhr Pifer (Chair), Gerry Stenson (Vice Chair), Tim Beastrom (Treasurer), Patty Dunlap Whitaker (Secretary), Jo Bailey, Brenda Child, Ph.D., Dr. Bruce Corrie, Nathan Johnson, Walt Lehmann, Dave Neal, Patricia Marroquin Norby, Michael Sammler-Jones, Qadirrah Seltz, Darlene St. Clair, Dameun Strange",,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",,"This project supports Native artist residencies resulting in newly commissioned artworks by Dakota and Ojibwe artists for Here, Now: American Hi/stories of Land and Stars, a permanent collection show opening in September 2024, that is grounded in the lens of interconnectivity and deeply informed by Indigenous systems of knowledge. The new commissions will fill representation gaps in the collection and offer embodied land acknowledgments in the form of artworks.",,,2024-05-16,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Beane,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/commissions-native-artists-here-now-american-histories-land-and-stars,,,,
10025088,"Community Elders' Story Library",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Short term targets have been exceeded. Five of the fifteen interviews were joint spouse interview which exceeds the proposed number of individuals interviewed. Intermediate term targets have been achieved. A brief presentation of elder responses has been given, however additional presentations are being planned. Long term targets are yet to be achieved. The use of these stories to promote community connections are consistent with NdCAD's strategic direction.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Theresa Collins, Kwasi Nathaniel Russell, Debra Price, Gene Ward, Jr., Shirlynn LaChapelle, Miata Foluke, Robert Sayers, Donald Joseph, Johnny Allen, Jr.",,"Network for the Development of Children of African Descent","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 15 oral history interviews the history of individuals who have set up and developed Minnesota's African American community-based organizations.",,"To document in 15 oral history interviews the history of individuals who have set up and developed Minnesota's African American community-based organizations.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Gevonee,Ford,"Network for the Development of Children of African Descent","3255 Spring St NE, Suite 100",Minneapolis,MN,55413,6512465119,gevonee@ndcad.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-elders-story-library,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031076,"Community Taiko for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Youth",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Create and foster 3 initial community partnerships with onsite champions. Create 3 sites of ongoing taiko classes or activities. Purchase one set of drums dedicated to the youth programming. Hold at least 50 taiko classes or events. Engage over 100 youth participants directly. Integrate mental health support along with arts programming for the first time in this organization's history. We will use class & event attendance and direct feedback (participants, partner orgs, community members, staff) to evaluate our program.","We have launched programs with Anderson Middle School, Bancroft Elementary, Global Arts Elementary, Girls & Boys club at Phelps Community Center, and the Avenues for Youth center. We are finding that the pandemic has resulted in more challenging behavior management with students, and we have partnered with teachers, staff, and adjusted our curriculum accordingly. We find that the most effective method is to first connect and engage with them, gain trust, and then introduce more of the taiko skills based work.; We have launched programs with Anderson Middle School, Bancroft Elementary, Global Arts Elementary, Girls & Boys club at Phelps Community Center, and the Avenues for Youth center. We are finding that the pandemic has resulted in more challenging behavior management with students, and we have partnered with teachers, staff, and adjusted our curriculum accordingly. We find that the most effective method is to first connect and engage with them, gain trust, and then introduce more of the taiko skills based work. The main changes are that we have received more and more requests to bring our programming to other schools, and have to now figure out how to prioritize resources as we have more opportunities than we can staff. We have also taken efforts this summer to start documenting our curriculum.",,,"We leveraged a NIGP grant as well that helped pay for staffing and drums - total amount was $40K.. We also leveraged funding from Propel NIGP program $40K and Carlson Family Foundation $5K.",75000,,"Tracee Hummel-Tanabe Katie Hae Leo Hailey Gabriel Liz Kane Pinggy Stolee Rick Shiomi Jennifer Weir; Tracee Hummel Tanabe Rick Shiomi Hailey Gabriel Elizabeth Kane Jennifer Weir Maribel Stolee Joshua Vang Wesley Mouri Dayna Martinez Sarah Senseman",,"TaikoArts Midwest",,"TaikoArts Midwest seeks funding to bring the healing, empowering, and community building benefits of taiko drumming to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and homeless youth communities in Minneapolis. We will partner with schools and nonprofits to best serve each community. We will use funds to staff a Community Outreach Director position, a taiko instructor assistant, and a mental health/youth behaviorial specialist to lead the programming. ",,,2022-06-30,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Megan,"Chao Smith",,,,,," 612-405-2845"," Mcsnihon@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-taiko-bipoc-and-lgbtqia-youth,,,,
10034122,"Community & Sustainability for Artists with Disabilities",2024,52500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Mary Kay Kennedy (Interim Board Chair), Lori Leavitt (Vice Chair), Ann Leming (Secretary), Patrick Dow, Susan Shapiro, Monica Little, David Forney, Liz Hilligoss",,"Interact Center For The Visual And Performing Arts",,"Interact Center for the Visual & Performing Arts will 1) hire an Outreach & Communications consultant to work with staff to identify partners and opportunities for Interact artists with disabilities to present performances, arts exhibitions, and hands-creativity workshops throughout Minnesota; 2) create targeted outreach list; 3) create fresh messaging; 4) develop implementation plan; 5) facilitate training.",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Price,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-sustainability-artists-disabilities,,,,
10034135,"Community Vigil for Tou Ger Xiong Dec 23, 2023",2024,14500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA)",,"On December 11, 2023 a dedicated Hmong-American activist and leader, Tou Ger Xiong, was kidnapped and killed in Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong has dedicated his life to building bridges across cultures, speaking out against injustices to marginalized communities, advocating for active civic engagement among communities of color, and bringing people together through laughter. This grant aims to provide a space for the community to come together to collectively mourn the loss of Tou Ger Xiong. The community vigil will be a place where Tou Ger Xiong's life and legacy can be remembered and celebrated with stories, music, videos, backdrops, artifacts to help the different community heal.",,,2023-12-19,2024-02-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"May Lee",Xiong,,,,,,"(651) 206-1973",mlxyooj03@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-vigil-tou-ger-xiong-dec-23-2023,,,,
10034066,"Community workshops for the world premiere of FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH by Ankita Raturi",2024,11070,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Ruthie Johnson (Chair), Nonoko Sato (Treasurer), Curtis Klotz, Elizabeth Hang, Anh Thu Pham, Gabrielle Ryan, Jonathan F. Jee Schill, Lily Tung Crystal",,"Theater Mu",,"This project will work with Ananya Chatterjea, Ananya Dance Theatre artists, Asian American puppeteers, and actors in a series of workshops to collaboratively devise a shared movement vocabulary and choreography rooted in non-Western movement traditions for the world premiere of FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH by Ankita Raturi in Theater Mu's 2024-25 season.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anh,"Thu Pham",,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-workshops-world-premiere-fifty-boxes-earth-ankita-raturi,,,,
17824,"Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom Natural and Cultural History Guide",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"City Council: Kathy Lantry, Chair, Melvin Carter, Dave Thune, Christopher Tolbert, Russ Stark, Amy Brendmoen, Dan Bostrom",,"Saint Paul Parks and Recreation","Local/Regional Government","To obtain the services of a qualified historian to research and write built environment history content supporting the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom curriculum",,"To obtain the services of a qualified historian to research and write built environment history content supporting the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom curriculum",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Adam,Robbins,"Saint Paul Parks and Recreation","400 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/como-woodland-outdoor-classroom-natural-and-cultural-history-guide,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
9483,"Como Regional Park Pool Replacement",2011,150000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"City Of Saint Paul",,"to install solar thermal hot water heating system for the bathhouse building and the concessions building as part of the park swimming pool replacement",,,2011-02-08,2012-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/como-regional-park-pool-replacement,,,,
28838,"Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom Natural and Cultural History Guide, Phase II",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Dan Bostrom, Russ Stark, Dai Thao, Kathy Lantry, Dave Thune, Chris Tolbert, Amy Brendmoen",,"City of Saint Paul (Parks and Recreation)","Local/Regional Government","To hire qualified professionals to produce a teacher guidebook for Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Adam,Robbins,"City of Saint Paul (Parks and Recreation)","400 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-632-2457,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/como-woodland-outdoor-classroom-natural-and-cultural-history-guide-phase-ii,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28889,"Como Park Historic Streetcar Pedestrian Bridge",2015,220000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,220000,,"City Council Members: Dai Thao, Dave Thune, Christopher Tolbert, Russ Stark , Amy Brendmoen, Kathy Lantry, Dan Bostrom",0.00,"City of Saint Paul (Parks and Recreation)","Local/Regional Government","To hire qualified professionals to repair the Como Park Streetcar Pedestrian Bridge, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-10-01,2017-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Kimble,"City of Saint Paul (Parks and Recreation)","400 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-266-6417,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/como-park-historic-streetcar-pedestrian-bridge,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28679,"Completing the Circle: Documenting the Minneapolis American Indian Community",2014,81490,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,81490,,"Jacqueline Fraedrich, Suzanne Kincade, _ _Joseph A. Erickson, _Carlos Mariani Rosa, Mona M. Smith, Jillian Rowan, Joseph Brown Thunder, Barbara Cole, Marie Rainey.",0.51,"MIGIZI Communications","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete research on the impact of the Federal Urban Indian Relocation Program in Minneapolis.",,,2014-01-01,2015-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elaine,Salinas,"MIGIZI Communications","3123 East Lake Street",Minneapolis,MN,55406,"612-721-6631 x205",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Goodhue, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Pine, Ramsey, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/completing-circle-documenting-minneapolis-american-indian-community,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025158,"Comprehensive General Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan for Olivet Congregational Church",2022,5770,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5770,,"Gene Kath, Jeannine Bayard, Jeanne Schultz, Linda Mazanec, Johnelle Kustler, Paul Clasen, Deb Bartels, Gordon Deane, Karen Tarrant,",0.02,"Olivet Congregational Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",,"To hire a qualified consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",2022-04-01,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marcia,Kath,"Olivet Congregational Church","1850 Iglehart Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55104-3524,6517668897,marciakath1@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comprehensive-general-conservation-assessment-and-long-range-preservation-plan-olivet,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28781,"Comprehensive Inventory and Cataloging Project, Vault A",2014,8790,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,8790,,"David S. Bastyr, Dennis Bergrud, Jim Bier, Kim Bradley, Sheila Kiscaden, Chris Colby, Sally Enders, Gene Ohnstad, Darwin Olson, Terri Penz, Randy Shindelar, Jim Suk, Jim Wiekamp, Linda Willihganz, Nels Pierson",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To gain intellectual and physical control of historic objects held in public trust.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cara,Clarey,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,507-282-9447,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comprehensive-inventory-and-cataloging-project-vault,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28905,"Comprehensive Artifact Collection Catalog",2015,123062,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,123062,,"Thomas H. Boyd, Julie Brady, Carolyn Brusseau, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Joanne Englund, Thomas Fabel, William Frels, Howard Guthmann, Douglas Heidenreich, Richard Heydinger, John Holman, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, James R. Miller, Bob Muschewske, Richard H. Nicholson, Jeffrey Slack, Ralph Thrane, Paul Verret, Jerry Woelfel",3.04,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To gain intellectual and physical control of historic objects held in public trust.",,,2014-10-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comprehensive-artifact-collection-catalog,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013359,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) - “Santuario”",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," Community Participation: 100-200 community members participate in the project (tracked through sign-in sheets), and at least 75% of those surveyed will report experiencing a sense of intergenerational collaboration and connection. Community Ownership: 75% or more of new visitors or returning clients report feeling welcome and a sense of increased ownership in the space. We will assess this using short surveys and dialogue with visitors. Cultural Identification: 75% of participants (artists and community members) report feeling an increased sense of belonging and cultural representation through the arts. Community Safety & Mental Health: Latino community members spend time in our building – looking at art, relaxing, connecting with friends and strangers, playing with their children, etc. This success will be evaluated informally by staff who spend time in the lobby, and who can comment on increased participation and happiness in the space. CLUES mental health professionals will be asked for input about how their clients respond positively to the space and the art. Uplifting Latino Artists: Latino artists will expand their portfolio and 75% of participating artists will report feeling that they gained increased exposure and connection to other Latino artists through the project. ","CLUES is proud to celebrate our achievements over the past year, including updates to our gallery space, exhibits, workshops, and public arts. During this grant period we started our Community-Engaged Latino Artist Collaborative, a 7-month program for Latino artists to work together, learn from each other, share skills, and gain experience in community-engaged art practice and collaborative work. Originally scheduled to start in May 2020, it was rescheduled and started in May 2021. We could not have anticipated the unprecedented challenges caused by the dual crisis of a racial injustices and the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, we postponed, cancelled, and or changed many of our programs, community engagement goals, and exhibit plans. This added significant amounts of work because we had to start from scratch several times on most of our programs and goals. However, we remained committed to adapting and changing along with our community as needed. During the beginning of the pandemic, when we weren’t sure when we would be able to open again, we tried out various new strategies, with varied results, including Facebook Live workshops, outdoor public art as a “street gallery”, virtual gallery tours, etc. After September 2020, we were able to better create successful programming based on what we learned during the summer. Our gallery was closed to the public, due to COVID, severely reducing our visitors and ability to survey. However, comments from Facebook live and other online events, garnering an incredible 800 to 1,500 views, had overwhelmingly positive comments. Our workshops also had positive responses, indicating increased community connection. In August 2021, Artist in residence Juan Chawuk created an 8-panel painted mural representing the work of CLUES and the Latino community in Minnesota. Chawuk is a master painter and an indigenous Maya Tojolabal muralist. As part of his residency, he engaged in about a dozen community workshops with CLUES participants and the broader community. The mural was unveiled in September of 2021, at our Fiesta Latina celebration. The mural received a lot of attention, including a story on MPR (https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/09/17/culture-as-cure), and other outlets. The name of the mural is “Al Ritmo de la Migracion del Universo” which means “To the Rhythm of Migration of the Universe”, representing our movements and interconnectedness as human beings and as Latinos. In September, we opened our Muralismo Minnesotano exhibit. This was a culmination of our public art project, celebrating 40 years of CLUES and 100 years of the muralist movement. The opening was at Fiesta Latina, where we provided guided tours to several hundred individuals, and engaged families in 10 different art activities with teaching artists, reaching about 1,500 people in person. The exhibit was covered by MPR (see above), and other sources. A virtual guided tour can be viewed here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot9F2zlKoHM), and a summary of the exhibit can be viewed here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw96GrccCEc) We exceeded our community involvement goals (community input from 200 community members, and art activities for 100-200 people). The input process for the various murals exceeded 200 individuals, and the estimate for participants at art activities is around 2,000 individuals. ",,,,20000,,"Virginia (Ginny) Arthur, Hazzen Muñoz, Manuel (Manny) San Miguel, Miguel A. Ruiz Diaz, Miguel Rocha, David Garcia, Erick Garcia Luna, Marco Antonio Ortiz, Angelina Vilouta",0.28,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CLUES will create “Santuario,” a multi-layered public art & creative placemaking project uplifting Latino cultural heritage, traditions, & identity; ultimately creating a cultural sanctuary space for Latino immigrant communities. The project will be coordinated by CLUES staff, led by 5 local Latino artists, & will involve 100-200 community participants. Through this process, participants will feel a sense of ownership in the space & will invite other friends and family into our community space. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,CLUES,"797 East 7th Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-379-4275,ajohnson@clues.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comunidades-latinas-unidas-en-servicio-clues-santuario," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019440,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) - Arts and Cultural Engagement",2021,15000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," 1-2 Latino Artists Gain Special Exposure and Recognition: Emerging Latino artists gain exposure and special recognition through solo exhibits (3), media attention (2+ blog posts, press hits, etc), increased audience exposure (400+), and career advancement (3+ gain participation in professional development opportunities, exhibits at other galleries, commissions, as a result of work with CLUES). 20-30 Latino Artists Supported Through Participation in Collective Art Exhibits & Activities: In surveys, at least 75% report increased exposure and connectedness to Latino Arts & Culture through participation with CLUES. At least 20 Latino artists participate in 1 to 3 arts happenings or events (poetry readings, popup exhibits, etc). 200-300 Latino Community Participants Increase Connections to Cultural Roots: CLUES participants engage in culturally-relevant arts and cultural programming that make them feel at home as immigrants, and as Latinos. In surveys, at least 75% report increased exposure and connectedness to Latino Arts & Culture through participation with CLUES. 2,000 General Public Audience Members Increase Understanding and Empathy for Latino Arts & Culture: Audience members report a better understanding and appreciation for Latino Arts & Culture. Audience members include people who view popup and outdoor art exhibits and happenings, gallery visitors, etc. General public feedback gathered through informal conversations, guestbooks, social media comments, media attention, etc. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Gonzalo Petschen, Efrain Cardenas, Jeffrey Savage, Virginia (Ginny) Arthur MEMBERS AT LARGE: Erick Garcia Luna, Hazzen Muñoz, Manuel (Manny) San Miguel, Miguel A. Ruiz Diaz, Miguel Rocha, Ruth Paredes NON-VOTING MEMBER: Consul Gerardo Guerrero",0.5,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We seek MHC support for three core exhibit activities: Arts- and Humanities-informed Exhibit and Community-based Celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the University of Minnesota’s Chicano & Latino Studies Department; Arts happenings and popup art gallery on Minneapolis’ Lake Street; and Solo exhibits for emerging Latino artists. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maria,Lopez,CLUES,,,,,612-504-4882,Mlopez@clues.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comunidades-latinas-unidas-en-servicio-clues-arts-and-cultural-engagement," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10007277,"Condition Assessment for Henry S. Plummer House Water Tower",2017,4700,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Targets have been achieved and have exceeded expectations. A restoration plan has been developed and separated into three phases: 1) immediate needs and upper level work, 2) base work, 3) interior repairs and restoration. With this plan in place and approved, Rochester Parks and Recreation department can now proceed to phase one construction drawings.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",4700,,"Larry Mortensen, Linnea Archer, Angela Gupta, John Sipple, Dr. Paul Scanlon, Richard Dale, Vern Yetzer",,"City of Rochester","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified architect to conduct a condition assessment of the Henry S. Plummer House water tower, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stevenson,Williams,"City of Rochester","201 Fourth Street SE",Rochester,MN,55904,507-280-6888,Planetsgw@cs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/condition-assessment-henry-s-plummer-house-water-tower,,,,0
33961,"Conditions Assessment for the Virginia Street Church",2016,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Julia Robinson, Robert Ferguson, Jean Schroepfer, Jeannette Hille, Gordon Meyer, Ted Lentz, Susan Flaherty, Russ Goodman",0.00,"Friends of Historic Virginia Street Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the Virginia Street Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Julia,Robinson,"Friends of Historic Virginia Street Church","170 Virginia Street","St Paul",MN,55102,612-374-4935,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conditions-assessment-virginia-street-church,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28540,"Conditions Report for Hamline Church",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","This year has been one of major transition for the congregation, which has disrupted our original timetable. Our Senior Pastor went on short term disability leave from August 2013-October 2013, just as our newly ordained associate arrived. In November 2013, the Senior Pastor resigned from his position at the Church and went on long-term disability. In addition, our office manager left in mid-March, and it took a month to replace her. However, the short-term goal of obtaining a written report and discussion with the trustees was met. Further meetings with the finance committee and the Church Council were by necessity postponed, though the intent of continually reassessing the already existing preservation plans already underway (including sealing the structure for water damage) was proposed and agreed to by the Trustees. The front steps and sidewalk were repaired in May 2014. The Conditions Assessment, the energy audit performed in spring of 2014 and our plans for participation in local training to be provided by Partners in Sacred Places (postponed from May) were discussed with the Church Council. A meeting to review the recommendations with the both lay and clergy members of church leadership will be held in September. With that feedback, we intend to establish a plan to begin implementation and identify sources for the needed funds.",,,2926,,12926,,"Peter Theisen, Roger Greiling, Jeff Dreisbach, Kathy Sundberg, Dave Keller, Heidi Brezinka",,"Hamline Church United Methodist","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified professional to write a conditions assessment of Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mary,Bakeman,"Hamline Church United Methodist","1514 Englewood Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55104,"651 488-4416",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conditions-report-hamline-church,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031413,"Connecting Communities to Voyageurs Classroom and Minnesota's National Park",2025,994000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b","$994,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Voyageurs Conservancy to connect Minnesotans to the state's only national park through standards-aligned K-12 education, career-building fellowships, and enhanced programming that engages diverse audiences in the park's conservation.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,10.8,"Voyageurs Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Voyageurs Conservancy will connect 17,000 Minnesotans to the state's only national park through standards-aligned K-12 education, career-building fellowships, and enhanced programs that engage diverse audiences in the park's conservation.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Breanna,Trygg,"Voyageurs Conservancy","1400 Van Buren Street #200-235",Minneapolis,MN,55413,"(612) 333-5424",btrygg@voyageurs.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-communities-voyageurs-classroom-and-minnesotas-national-park,,,,
10006486,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Phase 10: Statewide and Metro Habitat",2019,11589000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(r )","$11,589,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, up to $2,567,000 is for grants in the seven-county metropolitan area and cities with a population of 50,000 or greater. Grants must not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants must not be made from the appropriation in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. Of the total appropriation, $536,000 may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Grants may not be used to establish easement stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by law. The program must require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner must provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota statutes, the commissioner of natural resources must, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving, or a charter to receive, private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land in fee or a conservation easement, priority must be given to projects associated with or within one mile of existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; or aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual maintenance and protection of restored and enhanced habitat, by a conservation easement or by public ownership, or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority must be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2022. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner must provide notice of the grant program in the summary of game and fish law prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2.",,"All CPL project requests included a Natural Heritage Database Review, which addresses wildlife species of greatest conservation need, the MN County Biological Survey data, and/or rare, threatened and endangered species inventories.","A total of 18,010 acres were affected: 9,145 Restored, 1,121 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 7,744 in Enhance.",1666600,"local match",9238100,10100,,2.5,DNR,"State Government","As of 11/1/2022, the CPL program has provided over 900 grants totaling $109 million to over 200 different grantee organizations, improving or protecting over 339,000 acres of habitat. Demand for CPL grants has continued to grow each year as new applicants hear about the program and successful grantees return. In ML 2018 there were 107 grants awarded- 18 metro grants, 20 traditional grants, and 69 Expedited Conservation Partners grants. Through these 107 grants, over 18,000 acres were restored, enhanced, or protected. Over $11M was awarded to organizations for projects.","The CPL program fulfills MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a, directing LSOHC to establish a conservation partner?s grant program encouraging/supporting local conservation efforts. $11,053,000 was available for grants. Of this amount, up to $2,567,000 was used for projects in the 7-county metro area and in cities with a population of 50,000 people or greater. This is a stand-alone program, but depends on support/technical advice from public land managers and habitat and acquisition specialists. Grant activities included enhancement, restoration and protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants, and may be in-kind or cash. Applicants described the project, location, activity, habitat, benefit, etc. For acquisition projects, applicants described the parcel selection process. CPL Staff developed an RFP incorporating LSOHC priorities. Staff worked with applicants to submit applications, oversaw grant selection, prepared/executed grant documents, reviewed expenditures, approved payments/reports, monitored work, and assisted recipients with close-out. Staff complies with Office of Grants Management policies. The CPL program has 3 annual grant cycles- Traditional, Metro, and Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP). The Traditional and Metro cycles had one grant round beginning August 2017. Projects under $25,000 will have a simplified application. The ECP grant cycle had two rounds of funding. CPL staff reviewed applications for completeness. Technical Review Committees, comprised of habitat experts across the state and approved by the DNR Commissioner, reviewed and scored Traditional and Metro applications based on evaluation criteria (see attached). The DNR Directors of Fish and Wildlife, Eco Waters, and Forestry reviewed the committee?s recommendations and provide a final ranking to the Commissioner. Funding decisions were made by the Commissioner?s office. ECP grants are reviewed by CPL staff and DNR habitat experts using established criteria. The Director of Fish and Wildlife made final funding decisions for ECP. Grantees were required to submit annual and final accomplishment reports. Grantees were paid on a reimbursement or ?for services rendered? basis, meaning payment is made to the grantee after work has been performed. Proof that the vendor was paid must be submitted to staff before additional payments are made. Funds were advanced for acquisitions to accommodate cash flow needs. CPL Administration Budget: Administration costs of $137,400 include salary/fringe, direct support services, travel, supplies, outreach, ongoing application system/database maintenance, and other professional services.",,2018-07-01,2022-11-16,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Varble,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Todd, Washington, Winona, Wright","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-10-statewide-and-metro-habitat,,,,
10007285,"Conserving the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Summit Park",2017,60000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",60000,,"Nancy Apfelbacher, Robert Bierscheid, Pierce Canser, Susan Davis Price, Edward F. Fox, Nicholas Fox, Peter Kramer, Richard Lallier, Robert Muschewske, Joan Palm, Heather Peterson, Marilyn Porter, Sarah Schultz, Colleen Sheehy, Andrea Stimmel, Ahmed Tharwat, Kay A. Thomas, Yamy Vang Emeritus: Tom Eggum, Christine Podas-Larson, Emmy Triechel Honorary: Mayor Chris Coleman, Commissioner Toni Carter",,"Public Art Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified conservator to restore a significant monument in St. Paul.",,,2016-11-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Colleen,Sheehy,"Public Art Saint Paul","381 Wabasha Street North","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-290-0921,colleen@publicartstpaul.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conserving-civil-war-soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-summit-park,,,,0
10013451,"Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan of Hiawatha Homes' 45 Year History",2021,3200,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",3200,,"Ryan Backus, Linda Becker, Mary Brouillard, Peter Carryer, Lisett Comai-Legrand, Kathy Davis, Roger Dearth, Melissa Hale, Jerry Kvasnicka, Margaret Lloyd, Rahn Lund, Dominique Navarro, Matt Nigber, Nick Pederson, Michelle Pyfferoen, Susan Uhlenkamp, Heather Whitten",,"Hiawatha Homes Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified museum consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Crystal,Landherr,"Hiawatha Homes Foundation","1820 Valkyrie Dr. NW",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 226-0700",clandherr@hiawathahomes.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-assessment-and-long-range-preservation-plan-hiawatha-homes-45-year-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012576,"Conservation Treatment for Great Northern Railway Textile Samples",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,2360,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12360,,"Jo Anne Driscoll (Chair), Jo Emerson, Thomas Fabel, Martin Fallon, Anne Field, Tim Glines, John Guthmann, Richard B. Heydinger Jr., Kenneth H. Johnson, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Robert Muschewske, Peter Nguyen, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel, Lee Pao Xiong"," ","Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified conservator to restore significant textile objects in the museum?s collections.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society"," 75 W 5th Street, Suite 323 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-0701"," mollie@rchs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-treatment-great-northern-railway-textile-samples,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10000081,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Phase IX: Statewide and Metro Habitat",2018,9294000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(j)","$9,294,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, up to $2,660,000 is for grants in the seven-county metropolitan area and cities with a population of 50,000 or greater. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from the appropriation in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. Of the total appropriation, $634,000 may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Grants may not be used to establish easement stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by law. The program shall require a match of at least ten percent from non-state sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land in fee or a conservation easement, priority shall be given to projects associated with or within one mile of existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; or aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual maintenance and protection of restored and enhanced habitat, by a conservation easement, or by public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority shall be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the game and fish law summary prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2. ",,"1,379 Wetland acres, 942 Prairie acres, 1,758 Forest acres, 268 Habitat acres (for a total of 4,347 acres) Restored. 185 Prairie acres, 175 Forest acres, 317 Habitat acres (for a total of 677 acres) Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability. 181 Forest acres and 23 Habitat acres (for a total of 204 acres) Protected in Fee without State PILT Liability. 603 Wetland acres, 13,179 Prairie acres, 18,148 Forest acres, 3,034 Habitat acres (for a total of 34,964 acres) Enhanced. ",,1557500,"grantees and partners ",7557200,11400,,1,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program will be managed by the Department of Natural Resources to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations and government entities. In it's first 7 years of funding, the CPL program has provided 410 grants totaling $37 million to 133 different grantee organizations, positively affecting over 220,000 acres of habitat. Demand for CPL grants has continued to grow each year as new grantees hear about the program and successful grantees return. ",,"The CPL program fulfills MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a, directing LSOHC to establish a conservation partner’s grant program encouraging/supporting local conservation efforts. $8,660,000 was available for grants. Of this amount, up to $2,660,000 was used for projects in the 7-county metro area and in cities with a population of 50,000 people or greater. This is a stand-alone program, but depends on support/technical advice from public land managers and habitat and acquisition specialists. Grant activities included enhancement, restoration and protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants, and may be in- kind or cash. Applicants described the project, location, activity, habitat, benefit, etc. For acquisition projects, applicants described the parcel selection process. CPL Staff developed an RFP incorporating LSOHC priorities. Staff worked with applicants to submit applications, oversaw grant selection, prepared/executed grant documents, reviewed expenditures, approved payments/reports, monitored work, and assisted recipients with close-out. Staff complies with Office of Grants Management policies. The CPL program has 3 annual grant cycles- Traditional, Metro, and Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP). The Traditional and Metro cycles had one grant round beginning August 2017. Projects under $25,000 will have a simplified application. The ECP grant cycle had two rounds of funding. CPL staff reviewed applications for completeness. Technical Review Committees, comprised of habitat experts across the state and approved by the DNR Commissioner, reviewed and scored Traditional and Metro applications based on evaluation criteria (see attached). The DNR Directors of Fish and Wildlife, Eco Waters, and Forestry reviewed the committee’s recommendations and provide a final ranking to the Commissioner. Funding decisions were made by the Commissioner’s office. ECP grants are reviewed by CPL staff and DNR habitat experts using established criteria. The Director of Fish and Wildlife made final funding decisions for ECP. Grantees were required to submit annual and final accomplishment reports. Grantees were paid on a reimbursement or “for services rendered” basis, meaning payment is made to the grantee after work has been performed. Proof that the vendor was paid must be submitted to staff before additional payments are made. Funds were advanced for acquisitions to accommodate cash flow needs. CPL Administration Budget: Administration costs of $101,300 include salary/fringe, direct support services, travel, supplies, outreach, ongoing application system/database maintenance, and other professional services. ",2017-07-01,2021-11-12,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Lee,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Blue Earth, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kittson, Lake, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-ix-statewide-and-metro-habitat,,,,
21762,"Conservation Grazing to Improve Wildlife Habitat on Wildlife Management Areas",2014,600000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$600,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to develop grazing plans and provide infrastructure to support conservation grazing on approximately 10,000 acres of targeted wildlife management areas in partnership with local livestock producers. Any revenue generated as a result of this appropriation must be reinvested in producing plans, conducting maintenance, or building infrastructure for new or existing conservation grazing efforts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,600000,,,7.72,"MN DNR","State Government","Grassland ecosystems evolved to depend on periodic disturbances, such as fire and grazing, to maintain their health and stability. Periodic disturbances help control invasive species, add nutrients back into the soil, germinate plant seeds, enhance wildlife habitat, and more. In Minnesota habitat managers have used fire as a disturbance tool for decades but the use of grazing has been much rarer, mostly because of a lack of necessary infrastructure such as fencing. This appropriation is being used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide the infrastructure needed to support conservation grazing on 10,000 acres of targeted wildlife management areas to demonstrate that grazing can be effectively and cost-efficiently implemented to improve grassland habitat quality and ecological integrity in Minnesota.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04i.pdf,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55045,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Grant, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Stearns, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-grazing-improve-wildlife-habitat-wildlife-management-areas,,,,
10031275,"Conservation Treatment Project",2024,6250,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6250,,"Olivet Church Council: Johnell Kusler, Stephen Nelson, Liza Burr, Karen Tarrant, Nancy Dana, Mary Street, Jerri Smith, Gordon Deane, William Huntzicker",,"Olivet Congregational Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified conservator to restore significant objects in the museum's collections.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marcia,Kath,"Olivet Congregational Church","1850 Iglehart Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55104-3524,6517668897,marciakath1@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-treatment-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031347,"Conservation of Outdoor Sculpture in the St. Catherine University Fine Art Collection and Development of Outdoor Sculpture Corps",2023,4020,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","The answers to this section are contained at the end of this document. MNHS said it was OK to save those answers as a pdf called Measurable Outcomes and upload it to the grants portal final report submission page, since I am discussing a lot of tables and graphs which would be impossible to embed in the field given.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",4020,,"Mary Jo Abler, Jean Wincek, CSJ, Tracey Burton, Ken Charles, Kathryn Clubb, Samantha Hanson, Diane Shelstad Huston, Pamela O. Johnson, Andrea C. Lee, Anne McKeig, Donna McNamara, Joy Milos, CSJ, Joan Mitchell, CSJ, Christine Moore, Kathleen O'Brien, Colleen O'Malley, CSJ, Jennifer Ortale, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, Therese Sherlock, CSJ, Angela Hall Slaughter, Minda Suchan, Ph.D., Jill Underdahl, CSJ, Robert Wollan, Kristen Vogel Womack, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Valerie Young",,"St. Catherine University","Private College/University",,,"In 2021, St. Kate’s received a previous grant for a General Conservation Assessment and Preservation Plan for its Fine Art Collection. The plan aimed to establish an outdoor sculpture maintenance program and an Outdoor Sculpture Corps for sustainable care. With over 2,700 artworks, including outdoor sculptures, St. Kate’s hired the Midwest Art Conservation Center for a 2-day project to train staff and students in conservation treatment. The initiative created a community-based Corps for the ongoing maintenance and preservation of outdoor sculptures on campus. ",2023-07-01,2024-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Adam,"St. Catherine University","Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, 2004 Randolph Avenue #4286","St. Paul",MN,55105,6516906639,jladam@stkate.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-outdoor-sculpture-st-catherine-university-fine-art-collection-and-development,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10031448,"Conservation Grazing for Birds, Beef, and Better Soil",2025,342000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$342,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Audubon Society, Minnesota office, to assess Audubon Conservation Ranching as a strategic approach to improve grassland biodiversity, soils, and ecosystem resilience. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,4.1,"Audubon Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Assessing Audubon Conservation Ranching as a strategic approach to biodiversity conservation and grassland soils and vegetation ecosystem resilience.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2028-03-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dale,Gentry,"Audubon Minnesota","2355 Highway 36 W Suite 400",Roseville,MN,55113,"(651) 274-1073",dale.gentry@audubon.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-grazing-birds-beef-and-better-soil,,,,
9826,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program, Phase 4",2013,4990000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(i)","$4,990,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from = appropriations in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. $366,000 of this appropriation may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by state law. The program shall require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land or a conservation easement, priority shall be given to projects associated with existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; and aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a conservation easement or public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority shall be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the game and fish law summaries that are prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2.",,"Restored 4,933 acres, Protected 665 Acres, and Enhanced 44,797 acres for a total of 50,395 acres.",,915500,"Grantee match",4571600,6000,,3,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program, managed by the Department of Natural Resources, provided 56 competitive matching grants to non-profit organizations and governments, appropriating all the available ML12 funds.",,"The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program (CPL) is managed by the MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations, including governments. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. CPL Program Staff solicited applications and worked with applicants to submit applications, oversaw the grant selection process, prepared and executed grant documents, reviewed expenditure documentation, made reimbursement payments, monitored grant work, assisted recipients with closing out their agreements, and prepared reports as required by LSOHC. Applicants describe the location of the work (county and ecological subsection), activity type, and habitat in their application. They also describe how their actions will benefit habitat and fish, game and wildlife. For acquisition projects, applicants describe their parcel selection process. Funds for projects under this appropriation were available until June 30, 2016. In administering this program, the DNR complied with the Department of Administration - Office of Grants Management policies. Stakeholders were involved in this proposal as applicants or reviewers (if no conflict of interest exists). There is no known stakeholder opposition to this program. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on the CPL website in August, 2012. This document contained grant program information, application requirements and scoring criteria, grant reporting requirements, and state agency contacts. A list of ECP Projects and criteria for each was developed by conservation biologists so grant applicants could easily apply and receive funding for commonly-accepted restoration and enhancement conservation projects. The RFP and grant agreements incorporated appropriate principles and criteria from LSOHC’s FY13 Call for Funding Requests and associated legislation. Simplified application processes were in place for applicants requesting up to $25,000 or ECP grants. Grants were selected for funding once in the full for the Traditional cycle, and ECP applications were approved continuously throughout the year by CPL staff. CPL staff reviewed applications to make sure they were complete and met grant program requirements. Technical Review Committee(s), selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, reviewed and scored applications based on established criteria. These committees included representatives from DNR, BWSR, the University of MN, state universities or private colleges, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate members from government, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. A final ranking committee made up of the Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry considered TRC, Division and Regional DNR comments, and recommended projects and funding levels to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Commissioner made the final decisions on all projects funded and funding levels. Efforts were made to evenly distribute the selected grants by geographic location and activity. CPL staff worked with grantees to ensure financial reviews, grant agreements, and any other necessary paperwork was completed. Grantees submitted annual accomplishment reports, accounting for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report also included an evaluation of these results. A final report was required by all grantees. CPL staff submitted accomplishment reports to LSOHC. Accomplishment information was also posted on the CPL website. Grant administration costs were billed using actual costs. These costs included salary and fringe for grants staff, direct support services, travel, supplies, and expense. An internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) was developed with DNR’s Management Information Systems to update and manage the online grant application system. (This budget item is included in the Contracts line in the attached Budget Table.) Applicants were required to budget for DNR Land Acquisition costs that are necessary to support the land acquisition process for parcels to be conveyed to the DNR. The Division of Fish and Wildlife staff provided ongoing technical guidance. This technical guidance helped applicants prepare grant proposals, and helped grantees meet requirements for working on state lands. Additional technical guidance was provided for land acquisitions, program planning and management, accounting and grantee payment. Grantees were paid on a reimbursement or “for services rendered” basis. Grantees must provide proof that the work was completed or a purchase made in order to receive payment. Grantees were required to provide a 10% match from nonstate sources. All match was verified before final grant payment were made.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Lee,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155-4020,651-259-5233,jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Brown, Carlton, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kittson, Lake, Lincoln, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, St. Louis, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-4,,,,
35036,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program: Statewide and Metro Habitat - Phase VII",2016,6690000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(h)","$8,440,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, $3,692,000 is for grants in the seven-county metropolitan area and cities with a population of 50,000 or greater. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from the appropriation in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. Of this appropriation, $596,000 may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Grants may not be used to establish easement stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by law. The program must require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or a charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land or a conservation easement, priority must be given to projects associated with or within one mile of existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; or aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual maintenance and protection of restored and enhanced habitat, by a conservation easement, or by public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority must be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the game and fish law summary prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2. ",,"Restored 2,549 acres, protected (in fee with state PILT liability) 352 acres, protected 34 acres (without state PILT), and enhanced 24,265 acres for a total of 27,200 acres ",,1731500,"Grantees/local support ",6672200,59000,,2,DNR,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","With the ML 2015 appropriation The Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) Grant Program awarded 70 grants, 22 of these grants were the metropolitan area. Over 24,000 acres were enhanced, 2,500 acres were restored, and 386 acres protected through these 70 projects. Thirty-eight counties had CPL projects completed in them through 47 unique organizations. The average project for the ML 2015 grants was $96,000, with few exceptions most projects were completed on time and many were under budget. Additionally, the awarded grant partners contributed over $1.7 million in in-kind or cash match, far exceeding the 10% requirement.  ",,"The CPL Program fulfills MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a, directing LSOHC to establish a conservation partners' grant program, encouraging and supporting local conservation efforts. $7,844,000 of the appropriated funds was available for grants. This is a stand along program but depends on the support and technical advice of local land managers, habitat and acquisition specialists, and support staff.  Grant activities include: enhancement, restoration, and protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. CPL staff develop a Request for Proposal and Program Manual incorporating LSOHC priorities, solicit applications, work with applicants to submit scorable applications, oversee grant selection, prepare/execute grant documents, review expenditure documentation, ensure financial integrity, make payments, monitor grant work, assist recipients with closing out agreements, and prepare required reports. CPL staff complies with the Department of Administration- Office of Grants Management policies. Application process:  A Request for Proposal/Program Manual was posted on the CPL website in August 2015. Document contains all grant program information.  Applications are submitted on the online grant application system. Applicants use the mapping tool in the application to map project sites. Applications are accepted until September 2015 for round 1 of all grant cycles. Expedited Conservation Project (ECP) applications and applications for less than $25,000 have a shorter application form. The application system accepts ECP applications until funding runs out, but is designed for 5 rounds of applications. Traditional (statewide) applications were accepted once, Metro applications were accepted twice, and ECP applications were accepted three times.  Grant Selection Process:  Cpl Grant Program Staff review applications for completeness. Technical Review Committees, selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, evaluate applications based on criteria below. A final score is given to all applications. Committees include representatives from the DNR, BWSR, UMN, USFWS, USFS, counties, and other local government and non-profit organizations. A final ranking committee of Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry consider the technical review committee, division and regional DNR comments, and recommend projects and funding to the Commissioner. ECP grants are reviewed by CPL staff, using criteria established for each type of project, and make recommendations. Division of Fish and Wildlife leadership make final decisions. CPL Grant Program Staff work with grantees to complete financial reviews, grant agreements, and other paperwork. Work may not begin until grant contract is executed. Applications are evaluated on these criteria:  Amount of habitat restored, enhanced, or protected Local Support Degree of collaboration Urgency Multiple benefits Consistency with current conservation science Adjacent to protected lands Full funding of project Budget/cost effectiveness Public access for hunting and fishing Use of native plant materials Applicants' capacity to successfully complete and sustain work Project Reviews and Reporting:  Grantees submit annual accomplishment reports on forms provided by CPL staff, based on LSOHC report forms. Reports account for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report must include an evaluation of these results. A final report is required by all grantees 30 days after project completion. CPL Administration Budget: Grant administration costs total $144,000, include salary/fringe for grants staff, direct and necessary costs, travel, supplies, and expenses. An Internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) is developed with MNIT to update/manage the online grant application system.  DNR Land Acquisition Costs:  Applicants are required to budget for DNR Land Acquisition costs that are necessary to support the land acquisition process for parcels to be conveyed to the DNR. These costs are billed to awarded grants on a professional services basis DNR Technical Support:  The Division of Fish and Wildlife provides ongoing technical guidance, helping applicants prepare grant proposals and meet requirements for working on state lands. Project development and oversight is provided by area managers and additional guidance is provided for land acquisitions.  Grantee Payment:  Grantees are paid on reimbursement basis, meaning payment is made to the grantee after work has been performed or materials purchased, but before the vendor is paid by the grantee. Grantees provide proof that work is completed or a purchase made to receive payment. Proof that the vendor was paid must be submitted to CPL staff before additional grant payments are made. Payment advances may be made for acquisitions with a signed purchase agreement. Partial payments are allowed. Funds are built into grants for required Legacy logo signage and forms of acknowledgement/notification including, but not limited to, local news advertisements announcing completion of grantees projects.   ",2015-07-01,2019-11-18,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Kathy ",Varble,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5216",kathy.varble@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Murray, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Rock, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stevens, Washington, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-statewide-and-metro-habitat-phase-vii,,,,
35055,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Phase VIII: Statewide and Metro Habitat",2017,7438000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(k)","$7,438,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, up to $2,500,000 is for grants in the seven-county metropolitan area and cities with a population of 50,000 or greater. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from the appropriation in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. Of the total appropriation, $588,000 may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Grants may not be used to establish easement stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by law. The program must require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or a charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land in fee or a conservation easement, priority must be given to projects associated with or within one mile of existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; or aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual maintenance and protection of restored and enhanced habitat, by a conservation easement, by public ownership, or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority must be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the game and fish law summary prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2. ",,"7 wetland acres restored.  431 prairie acres restored. 5,165 forest acres restored. 149 habitat acres restored, for a total of 5,752 acres restored. 152 prairie acres and 13 habitat acres (for a total of 165 prairie acres) protected in fee with state PILT liability. 42 forest acres protected in fee without state PILT liability. 2,147 wetland acres enhanced.  21,451 prairie acres enhanced. 2,366 forest acres enhanced.  2,006 habitat acres enhanced for a total of $27,970 enhanced acres.   ",,1313800,"Local match ",6291200,11700,,1,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program will be managed by the Department of Natural Resources to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations and government entities. ",,"The CPL Program fulfills MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a, directing LSOHC to establish a conservation partners' grant program, encouraging and supporting local conservation efforts. $6,850,000 of the appropriated funds was available for grants. This is a stand alone program but depends on the support and technical advice of local land managers, habitat and acquisition specialists, and support staff. Grant activities include: enhancement, restoration, and protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, and wildlife. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. CPL staff develop a Request for Proposal and Program Manual incorporating LSOHC priorities, solicit applications, work with applicants to submit scorable applications, oversee grant selection, prepare/execute grant documents, review expenditure documentation, ensure financial integrity, make payments, monitor grant work, assist recipients with closing out agreements, and prepare required reports. CPL staff complies with the Department of Administration- Office of Grants Management policies. Application process: A Request for Proposal/Program Manual was posted on the CPL website in August 2016. Document contains all grant program information. Applications are submitted on the online grant application system. Applicants use the mapping tool in the application to map project sites. Applications are accepted until September 2016 for round 1 of all grant cycles. Expedited Conservation Project (ECP) applications and applications for less than $25,000 have a shorter application form. The application system accepts ECP applications until funding runs out, but is designed for 5 rounds of applications. Traditional (statewide) applications were accepted once, Metro applications were accepted twice, and ECP applications were accepted one time. Grant Selection Process: CPL Grant Program Staff review applications for completeness. Technical Review Committees, selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, evaluate applications based on criteria below. A final score is given to all applications. Committees include representatives from the DNR, BWSR, UMN, USFWS, USFS, counties, and other local government and non-profit organizations. A final ranking committee of Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry consider the technical review committee, division and regional DNR comments, and recommend projects and funding to the Commissioner. ECP grants are reviewed by CPL staff, using criteria established for each type of project, and make recommendations. Division of Fish and Wildlife leadership make final decisions. CPL Grant Program Staff work with grantees to complete financial reviews, grant agreements, and other paperwork. Work may not begin until grant contract is executed. Applications are evaluated on these criteria: Amount of habitat restored, enhanced, or protected Local Support Degree of collaboration Urgency Multiple benefits Consistency with current conservation science Adjacent to protected lands Full funding of project Budget/cost effectiveness Public access for hunting and fishing Use of native plant materials Applicants' capacity to successfully complete and sustain work Project Reviews and Reporting: Grantees submit annual accomplishment reports on forms provided by CPL staff, based on LSOHC report forms. Reports account for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report must include an evaluation of these results. A final report is required by all grantees 30 days after project completion. CPL Administration Budget: Grant administration costs total $112,200, include salary/fringe for grants staff, direct and necessary costs, travel, supplies, and expenses. An Internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) is developed with MNIT to update/manage the online grant application system. DNR Land Acquisition Costs: Applicants are required to budget for DNR Land Acquisition costs that are necessary to support the land acquisition process for parcels to be conveyed to the DNR. These costs are billed to awarded grants on a professional services basis. DNR Technical Support: The Division of Fish and Wildlife provides ongoing technical guidance, helping applicants prepare grant proposals and meet requirements for working on state lands. Project development and oversight is provided by area managers and additional guidance is provided for land acquisitions. Grantee Payment: Grantees are paid on reimbursement basis, meaning payment is made to the grantee after work has been performed or materials purchased, but before the vendor is paid by the grantee. Grantees provide proof that work is completed or a purchase made to receive payment. Proof that the vendor was paid must be submitted to CPL staff before additional grant payments are made. Payment advances may be made for acquisitions with a signed purchase agreement. Partial payments are allowed. Funds are built into grants for required Legacy logo signage and forms of acknowledgement/notification including, but not limited to, local news advertisements announcing completion of grantees projects. ",,2021-11-12,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Varble,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5216",kathy.varble@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stevens, Washington, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-viii-statewide-and-metro-habitat,,,,
10011423,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program Phase 11: Statewide and Metro Habitat",2020,10760000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 5(p)","$10,760,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Of this amount, at least $3,000,000 is for grants in the seven-county metropolitan area and cities with a population of 50,000 or greater. Grants must not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants must not be made from the appropriation in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. Of the total appropriation, $445,000 may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Grants may not be used to establish easement stewardship accounts. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by law. The program must require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner must provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota statutes, the commissioner of natural resources must, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving, or a charter to receive, private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land in fee or a conservation easement, priority must be given to projects associated with or within one mile of existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; or aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a permanent covenant ensuring perpetual maintenance and protection of restored and enhanced habitat, by a conservation easement or public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority must be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2023. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner must provide notice of the grant program in the summary of game and fish law prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2.",,"All CPL project requests include a Natural Heritage Database Review, which addresses wildlife species of greatest conservation need, the MN County Biological Survey data, and/or rare, threatened and endangered species inventories. These results are incorporated into the requests, along with mitigation measures if needed. Habitat value/species benefits is also one of the evaluation criterion used to score applications. When the projects are reviewed by the technical habitat experts, wildlife species of greatest conservation need, targeted species, and threatened/endangered species are all discussed, and add to the overall habitat quality and urgency of applications which is reflected in the scoring and funding recommendations.","A total of 33,353 acres were affected: 11,043 Restored, 300 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 22,010 in Enhance.",1699800,Grantees,8473600,22000,,2.0,DNR,"State Government","As of 11/1/2023, the CPL program has provided over 970 grants totaling $115 million to over 250 different grantee organizations, improving or protecting over 577,000 acres of habitat. Demand for CPL grants has continued to grow each year as new applicants hear about the program and successful grantees return. In ML 2019 there were 99 grants awarded- 15 metro grants, 29 traditional grants, and 55 Expedited Conservation Partners grants. Through these 99 grants, over 34,000 acres were restored, enhanced, or protected. Over $10.6M was awarded to organizations for projects.","The CPL program fulfills MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a, directing LSOHC to establish a conservation partner's grant program encouraging/supporting local conservation efforts. $10,315,000 was available for grants. Of this amount, up to $3,000,000 was used for projects in the 7-county metro area and in cities with a population of 50,000 people or greater. This is a stand-alone program, but depends on support/technical advice from public land managers and habitat and acquisition specialists. Grant activities included enhancement, restoration and protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants, and may be in-kind or cash. Applicants described the project, location, activity, habitat, benefit, etc. For acquisition projects, applicants described the parcel selection process. CPL Staff developed an RFP incorporating LSOHC priorities. Staff worked with applicants to submit applications, oversaw grant selection, prepared/executed grant documents, reviewed expenditures, approved payments/reports, monitored work, and assisted recipients with close-out. Staff complies with Office of Grants Management policies. The CPL program has 3 annual grant cycles- Traditional, Metro, and Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP). The Traditional and Metro cycles had two grant rounds with the first beginning August 2018. Projects under $25,000 will have a simplified application. The ECP grant cycle had four rounds of funding. CPL staff reviewed applications for completeness. Technical Review Committees, comprised of habitat experts across the state and approved by the DNR Commissioner, reviewed and scored Traditional and Metro applications based on evaluation criteria (see attached). The DNR Directors of Fish and Wildlife, Eco Waters, and Forestry reviewed the committee's recommendations and provide a final ranking to the Commissioner. Funding decisions were made by the Commissioner's office. ECP grants are reviewed by CPL staff and DNR habitat experts using established criteria. The Director of Fish and Wildlife made final funding decisions for ECP. Grantees were required to submit annual and final accomplishment reports. Grantees were paid on a reimbursement or ""for services rendered"" basis, meaning payment is made to the grantee after work has been performed. Proof that the vendor was paid must be submitted to staff before additional payments are made. Funds were advanced for acquisitions to accommodate cash flow needs.",,2019-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Varble,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5216,kathy.varble@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-11-statewide-and-metro-habitat,,,,
10013500,"Construction Document Preparation",2021,61000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,2750,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",63750,,"Pastor Joy MacDonald Coltvet, Jade Christiansen, Laura Delventhal, Janelle Draper, Lisa Kloster, Joel Rhode, David Nass, Rochelle Thompson, Henrik Weber, Erik Wohlrabe, Andy Zurn",,"Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and now known as Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill.",2020-12-01,2021-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Krahn,"Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill","105 University Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55103-2028,"(612) 616-1734",dfkrahn@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/construction-document-preparation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership","For more information about Advisory Group Members and conflicts of interest disclosures, please contact: Carolyn Veeser-Egbide Grants Manager Minnesota Historical Society 651-259-3469 carolyn.veeser-egbide@mnhs.org",Yes
10012501,"Construction Documents for Thompson Hall",2020,116000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,110000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",226000,,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall Board of Trustees - Herman Fuechtmann (President), Jack Graff (Vice-President), Richard Taylor (Secretary-Treasurer), Ralph Fuechtmann (Board member), Bertha Scofield (Board member), Michael Moder (Board member)"," ","Charles Thompson Memorial Hall","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and one of the few remaining Deaf clubs in the United States.",2020-01-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Herman,Fuechtmann,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall"," 1824 Marshall Ave. "," St. Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 829-2096"," hermanfuechty@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/construction-documents-thompson-hall,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,Yes
10031335,"Construction Documents to Fix Water Infiltration Problem",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","These targets were achieved. Through working with Kaas Wilson and Encompass and getting input from multiple building contractors, MBC members could use this work to generate and submit a Large Grant application to fund the first phase of work described in these construction documents.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Board Officers: Charlie Stockwell, Elisabeth Bagley, Tom Klecatsky, Kurt Hellerstedt, Susan Tietjen Members at Large: Dan Bakke, Charlene McEvoy, Graham Mink, Joey O'Neill, Renee Quam",0.030392157,"Minnesota Boat Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of the 1910 Minnesota Boat Club, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brianna,Pischke,"Minnesota Boat Club","c/o Tom Klecatsky, 2078 Theresa St.","Mendota Heights",MN,55120,5073270914,bri@minnesotaboatclub.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/construction-documents-fix-water-infiltration-problem,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10007184,"Context Study of Historic Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS), 1890-1978",2018,60000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",60000,,"Jon Schumacher, Zuki Ellis, Steve Marchese, John Brodrick, Chue Vue, Jeanelle Foster, Mary Vanderwert",0.05,"St. Paul Public Schools (ISD #625)","K-12 Education","To hire a qualified consultant to conduct a context study of historic Saint Paul public schools. ",,"Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) was founded in 1856 and is one of the oldest continuously operating entities in Minnesota's capital city. Twenty-six SPPS buildings, still in use, were built before 1930. As a result of the Baby Boom, the district has 22 schools built in the 20 years following WWII alone. Immigration brought an influx of new citizens to Saint Paul in the 1970s, another peak time for building schools in the city. Our public-school buildings represent many decades and styles of architecture and contain within them a history of changes in our society and education practice. This grant-funded a historic context of Saint Paul Public Schools, focusing on the period between 1890 and 1978. In-depth research on the district's development was conducted at various archives and repositories. The report identifies significant periods of growth, and the factors that influenced the design, construction, and closure of school properties. Notable architectural styles, features, and architects are also discussed. The report concludes with recommendations for a future intensive-level survey. ",2017-12-01,2019-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Huntley,"St. Paul Public Schools (ISD #625)","360 Colborne Ave","St Paul",MN,55102,651-744-1809,bob.huntley@spps.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/context-study-historic-saint-paul-public-schools-spps-1890-1978,,,,
10004586,"Controlling Reed Canary Grass to Regenerate Floodplain Forest",2017,218000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$218,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minnesota state office of the National Audubon Society to determine the most effective regeneration methods for restoration of floodplain forests in southeast Minnesota impacted by invasive reed canary grass. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Audubon Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_08e.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Schlagenhaft,"Minnesota State Office of National Audubon Society","2000 Main W","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(651) 764-4242",tschlagenhaft@audubon.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/controlling-reed-canary-grass-regenerate-floodplain-forest,,,,
21775,"Controlling Terrestrial Invasive Plants with Grazing Animals",2014,52000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 06g","$52,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. to develop cost effective best management practices to control invasive terrestrial species through planned grazing. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,52000,,,0.62,"Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation & Development, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Terrestrial invasive plants such as buckthorn, wild parsnip, garlic mustard, and others are becoming widespread threats throughout many sites in Minnesota. Present chemical and mechanical control methods tend to be costly, effective only in the short-term, or have other negative environmental impacts. However, an alternative practice of using grazing animals for invasive species management is used successfully in many parts of the western United States. Grazing animals can help put target plant species at a competitive disadvantage if plants are grazed at times when they are most vulnerable in order to prevent flower and seed production. The Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation & Development Council is using this appropriation to develop and demonstrate cost effective and environmentally friendly best management practices for using grazing as a component of invasive species management in Minnesota.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_06h.pdf,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,John,Beckwith,"Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation & Development, Inc.","6584 134th Court","Apple Valley",MN,55124,"(612) 599-5864",john.e.beckwith@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/controlling-terrestrial-invasive-plants-grazing-animals,,,,
10025051,"Conversion to CollectiveAccess Software",2022,7453,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","The targets were achieved.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",7453,,"William Bruentrup, Raydelle Bruentrup, Michael Ericson, Mary O'Malley, Robert Jensen, Robert Cardinal, Steven Carlson, Sandra Dicke, Curtis Loschy",,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",,"To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Jensen,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,6519003539,Bob@MaplewoodHistoricalSociety.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conversion-collectiveaccess-software,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17602,"Corridor Exhibit Wall Panels",2012,3105,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Veterinary Historical Museum",," To create and install an exhibit on the history of veterinary medicine in Minnesota. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/corridor-exhibit-wall-panels,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
2002,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Partnership",2011,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","Councils of Color. $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.","Promote awareness of the innovative arts, culture, and heritage programs that are occurring as a result of the program partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.Promote awareness and access to educational resources and professional development opportunities created by the Minnesota Humanities Center and planned in partnership with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Promote awareness that the educational resources and professional development created in partnership increase the academic achievement of students, with special attention to closing the achievement gap, through use of relevant, authentic and engaging content instruction.Promote awareness of policy makers, philanthropists, and other interested parties about the impact of the programmatic contributions made through the partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.",,,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council.  The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) is primarily focused on bringing cultural awareness and education to Minnesotans through a variety of public arts and cultural events. ","Learn more about the Humanities Center's Partnership with CAPM.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-asian-pacific-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
2002,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Partnership",2010,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","Councils of Color. $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.","Promote awareness of the innovative arts, culture, and heritage programs that are occurring as a result of the program partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.Promote awareness and access to educational resources and professional development opportunities created by the Minnesota Humanities Center and planned in partnership with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Promote awareness that the educational resources and professional development created in partnership increase the academic achievement of students, with special attention to closing the achievement gap, through use of relevant, authentic and engaging content instruction.Promote awareness of policy makers, philanthropists, and other interested parties about the impact of the programmatic contributions made through the partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.",,,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council.  The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) is primarily focused on bringing cultural awareness and education to Minnesotans through a variety of public arts and cultural events. ","Learn more about the Humanities Center's Partnership with CAPM.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-asian-pacific-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
2007,"Council on Black Minnesotans Partnership",2011,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","(b) Councils of Color. [...] . $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Black Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's cooperative programming with the Council on Black Minnesotans focuses on providing programs and events that will satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans, increasing visibility and understanding among the dominant culture, and ensuring the academic success and opportunity for all children. The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Black Minnesotans currently focuses on two activities:Providing direct financial support through grants for programs and events that satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans; andBringing awareness to the significant and remarkable contributions made to the state by members of the communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans.","Learn more about the partnership between the Humanities Center and the Council on Black Minnesotans.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-black-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
2007,"Council on Black Minnesotans Partnership",2010,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","(b) Councils of Color. [...] . $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Black Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's cooperative programming with the Council on Black Minnesotans focuses on providing programs and events that will satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans, increasing visibility and understanding among the dominant culture, and ensuring the academic success and opportunity for all children. The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Black Minnesotans currently focuses on two activities:Providing direct financial support through grants for programs and events that satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans; andBringing awareness to the significant and remarkable contributions made to the state by members of the communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans.","Learn more about the partnership between the Humanities Center and the Council on Black Minnesotans.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-black-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
21738,"County Geologic Atlases - Part B",2014,1200000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$1,200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue the analysis and compilation of groundwater data for the production of county geologic atlases, publication of geospatial groundwater data, and continued mapping of springsheds and karst features for Winona and Houston Counties. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1200000,,,12.42,"MN DNR","State Government","The Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1979 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This portion, called Part B and conducted by the DNR, analyzes water samples to understand water chemistry and sensitivity to pollution. The information is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will continue or complete work on Part B geologic atlases for Blue Earth, Chisago, Nicollet, Sibley, Anoka, Wright, Renville, and Clay counties and potentially begin work on Part B atlases for Sherburne and Morrison counties. Additionally springshed mapping will be continued in the karst area of southeastern Minnesota in Winona, Houston, and Fillmore counties.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03c.pdf,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jim,Berg,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5680",jim.berg@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Houston, Morrison, Nicollet, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b,,,,
10004452,"County Geologic Atlases - Part B",2016,2000000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$2,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue acceleration of the production of county geologic atlases for the purpose of sustainable management of surface water and groundwater resources. This appropriation is to complete Part B of county geologic atlases, which focuses on the properties and distribution of subsurface water found within geologic formations mapped in Part A in order to characterize the potential yield of aquifers and their sensitivity to contamination. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_03b.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jim,Berg,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5680",jim.berg@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Brown, Clay, Houston, Kanabec, Meeker, Morrison, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-1,,,,
2906,"County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management - Part B",2012,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b2","$900,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are from the trust fund to accelerate the production of county geologic atlases to provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources by defining aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. Of this appropriation, $600,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey and $300,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,3.06,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources and their interaction with surface waters. The information from County Geologic Atlases is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will:Support completion of geologic atlases for Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton, and Chisago counties.Support ongoing work on geologic atlases for Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties;Initiate geologic atlases for three or more additional counties;Make collected data available in a digital format.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jan,Falteisek,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5665",jan.falteisek@state.mn.us,"Technical Assistance, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-sustainable-water-management-part-b,,,,
2906,"County Geologic Atlases for Sustainable Water Management - Part B",2013,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b2","$900,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are from the trust fund to accelerate the production of county geologic atlases to provide information essential to sustainable management of ground water resources by defining aquifer boundaries and the connection of aquifers to the land surface and surface water resources. Of this appropriation, $600,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for the Geologic Survey and $300,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,3.05,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEWThe Minnesota County Geologic Atlas program is an ongoing effort begun in 1982 that is being conducted jointly by the University of Minnesota's Minnesota Geological Survey and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The program collects information on the geology of Minnesota to create maps and reports depicting the characteristics and pollution sensitivity of Minnesota's ground-water resources and their interaction with surface waters. The information from County Geologic Atlases is used in planning and environmental protection efforts at all levels of government, by businesses, and by homeowners to ensure sound and sustainable planning, management, and protection of water resources used for drinking, agriculture, industry, and more. This appropriation will:Support completion of geologic atlases for Carlton, McLeod, Carver, Benton, and Chisago counties.Support ongoing work on geologic atlases for Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, and Wright counties;Initiate geologic atlases for three or more additional counties;Make collected data available in a digital format.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jan,Falteisek,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5665",jan.falteisek@state.mn.us,"Technical Assistance, Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Clay, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-sustainable-water-management-part-b,,,,
10031066,"Creating Culturally Vibrant Communities with Health Wellness & Cultural Arts Events!",2023,17800,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","By offering workshops, learning tables and focus groups; I'll have measurable and tangible outcomes from attendees. After each festival, I'm conducting a community survey to glean from community members what was done well? What they'd like to see in the future? How diversified was the programming? What could've been done differently? Would they be interested in having more of this type of cultural programming offered in their community? ","As stated in my proposed concept, the purpose of this project is to plan & design Health Wellness & Cultural Arts activities in Black Indigenous Communities. I curated a Cultural Community Festival in North Minneapolis with emphasis on Health Education and Intentional Cultural Activities. We invited a Native American Elder to acknowledge the land. We had Native American Drummers to perform a Drum Ceremony and invited community members to join in for a Rain Dance. The community joined in and enjoyed the community aspect of the dance. We invited Nonprofit Organizations to table and educate community members on sustainable living. We had electric bikes, provided by NiceRideMN. Community Members used the bikes to join our organized bike ride to Indigenous Farms in North Minneapolis to learn about Indigenous Farming and how they can get involved in growing their own food. We had a roundtable with a Community Liaison & Facilitator to discuss sustainability, equity & access to food in Green Zones. We setup opportunities to conduct workshops designed to amplify awareness around community health and well-being at a later date. To bring attention around our Cultural Arts aspect; we highlighted Aztec Dancers, local Spoken Word Artists as well as local Cultural Music Artists. Our goals were met! We were able to engage with over 100 participants. Through our NiceRide tracking, we signed up over 50 memberships with our Equitable Engagement program which allows NiceRide Team Members to give $100 yearly bike memberships to underserved communities for $5 per year. Each community table had giveaway's for community members. Participants harvested food from local Indigenous Gardens. We had Educational Learning Tables. We had Artist teaching Art Skills plus an Open Mic at every event. We conducted Roundtables involving community members. We had an opening question around Equity & Food Access at every event. We invited students to come and learn about agriculture & farming with other youth participants. We also invited community members to ask about community plots to grow their own food. We met with our local council member to talk about doing advocacy work together. We had a group of amazing volunteers/ambassadors who helped with every aspect of planning & organizing these events.; BF50 Indigenous Health curated Health Wellness & Cultural Arts Events, specifically in Minneapolis Green Zones. The measurable outcomes for this project exceeded my expectations. We planned to create events/activities involving students, community members & cultural leaders in the community. We hosted Earth Day Events, Small Business Art Events, Chicano Latinos Programming and we partnered with Local Nonprofits to provide education around Plant-Based Food Education. We hosted a Cultural Celebration about Seed Saving & Organic Growing which included a Candle-making Workshop to honor Mom's who's doing great work in their community. BF50 partnered with Black Indigenous Community Leaders to host several Urban Garden Educational Events. I hosted the UMN Green Summit Panel as well as the Community Connections Conference Breakout Session, in which BF50 Indigenous Health collaborated with Project Sweetie Pie and Minneapolis Climate Action. Local Environmental Organizational Leaders joined as panelists. I hosted a Cultural Seed Convening with 2023 James Beard Leadership Award Winner, Jim Embry who presented an Award Winning presentation on Seed saving. Organic Growing and Environmental Justice. I served 100% PlantBased Food that garnered huge recognition by community members as well as other notable guests. We absolutely achieved our goals. BF50 partnered with local organizations, Educators, Artists and Students to help amplify Black and Indigenous voices. The work we accomplished was apparent as we met our goal to bring awareness around Environmental Justice, Sustainable Transportation and Sustainable Food Systems. We achieved our goals and the impact was apparent. We received excellent feedback during our Workshops, Focus Groups, Urban Farm Bike Tours and Urban Farm Cultural Gatherings. In order to create tracking; we created sign-in sheets for most of the events. We set up a pre-planned Google Doc Form to garner necessary information prior to the events. The forms asked attendees to list how they would like to participate in the events. Lastly, we did have some slight difficulties we would like to change/amend. We didn't anticipate cost allocations for Art Supplies and Food Service Assistance, nor did I express that the funding should not be as rigid as it was perceived. It's not only used for Food & Products Purchases. I should have clarified a budget for the amount of time I personally put into Food Prep, Cooking and for my Assistants. As a result, I personally covered Art Supplies. I spent valuable time preparing food and had to lean on assistance from people who I'd planned on assisting with other duties. Another lesson learned was equipment rentals - when renting on a Saturday, due to businesses being closed on Sundays; we're required to pay 2 days of equipment rental. When offering grants to Cultural Curators who primarily serve Cultural Communities, perhaps having less rigid requirements might be helpful in assisting Curators. The object for me is to provide amazing services to underserved communities without feeling so stifled. One of my team members misplaced 3 of my receipts and I almost had a conniption. The pressure of dotting every I and crossing every T is a bit much. My pictures and videos speak for themselves. Although, I'm extremely appreciative for this opportunity; there has to be a better way to complete this process. It has definitely caused me to rethink how I plan to provide these services to underserved communities in the future.",,,,17367,,N/A,,"BrittFit50 Indigenous Health, Wellness and Cultural Arts",Individual,"The purpose of this project is to plan & design Health Wellness & Cultural Arts activities in Black Indigenous Communities. I aim to curate Cultural Community Festivals with an emphasis on Health Education and Cultural Workshops. These workshops are designed to amplify awareness around community health and well-being by also shining a light on Indigenous Peoples' heritage through Cultural Arts.",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-culturally-vibrant-communities-health-wellness-cultural-arts-events,,,,
10034007,"Creating dynamic experiences and increasing community engagement at Minnesota Children's Museum",2024,500000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Suzette Huovinen (Chair), Michael Fiddelke (Past Chair), Matt Brown (Treasurer), Kate McRoberts (Secretary)",,"Minnesota Childrens Museum",,"This project includes new exhibit components and enhancements to help educate youth and expand outreach.",,,2023-07-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Johnstone,,,,,,"(651) 225-6009",Ajohnstone@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-dynamic-experiences-and-increasing-community-engagement-minnesota-childrens,,,,
10007293,"Creation of MNopedia Entries",2017,2200,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",2200,,"Mary Nelson (President), Robert Fischer (Vice President), Tom Bremer (Treasurer), Jonelle Moore (ex officio Secretary), Michelle Alexander (City Council), Sandra Burke, Jerome Christenson, Sue Hovell, Margaret Johnson, Ken Lindamann, Patrick Marek, Mary Polus, Jim Pomeroy, Pat Rogers, LeRoy Telstad, Marianne Hohenner, Janis Martin, Judy Bodway, Blake Pickart.",,"Winona County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create 3 Winona County entries for the MNopedia project for online research.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Mark F.",Peterson,"Winona County Historical Society","160 Johnson Street",Winona,MN,55987,507-454-2723,director@winonahistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Winona, Dakota, Goodhue, Houston, Ramsey, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creation-mnopedia-entries,,,,0
10031062,"Creation of a Web-Based Exhibit to Expand Knowledge About the Philando Castile Peace Garden",2023,60000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The plan for the proposed web-based exhibit calls for multiple collaborative planning sessions led by an Exhibit Planner that include (1) Philando Castile Peace Garden Governing Committee and pro bono Consultants, (2) Subject Matter Experts, and (3) Exhibit Developers Designer, Media/Interactive Developers. Public comment regarding the need, design, and audience for the space and complementary exhibit has occurred on three occasions: MIA exhibit inspired by Philando Castile's death, community engagement activities conducted by 4RM+ULA architectural firm in creating the space design, and a Falcon Heights community-wide survey. These data will provide invaluable foundational pillars for the proposed planning and implementation project. The core planning team, along with the Exhibit Planner, will provide input that crafts a collaborative story regarding what the exhibit can look like. Prior to completing the final exhibit design, the concept will be presented to a broad group of stakeholders along with requests for feedback. This will also be an opportunity to involve the public. Planned Activities/Expected Outcomes: Contract with an Exhibit Planner and host planning meetings - Outcome: Alignment of planners regarding the overall project; documentation of agreements and direction. Review PCPG's history, existing planning documents, and other material related to garden decision-making and priorities - Outcome: Collective refinement of ideas and direction; documentation of agreements. Review assessment documentation (community engagement survey results (MIA Exhibit, 4RM+ULA, and Falcon Heights community survey) - Outcome: Collective integration of assessment documentation with current ideas and direction; documentation of agreements and relevant information to frame the exhibit. Gap analysis of opportunities and/or challenges (current and future direction of the PCPG interpretation trends, etc.) - Outcome: Collective integration of gap analysis data with current ideas and direction; documentation of agreements and relevant information to frame the exhibit. Environmental scan (benchmarking PCPG with similar spaces for peace, justice, healing, and contemplation regionally and nationally) - Outcome: Collective integration of environmental scan data with current ideas and direction; documentation of agreements and relevant information to frame the exhibit. Exhibit Plan Creation - Outcome: Planning meetings/retreats to identify exhibit goals (big idea generation; concept development; design; development; production, fabrication, and installation objectives (collective agreement and documentation of the exhibit frame and subcategories). Draft documents and revisions - Outcome: First draft of the Exhibit Plan, including specifics about audience, the big idea; concept development; design; development; production, fabrication, and installation objectives. Final plan presented for PCPG Team for approval - Outcome: Revised and edited Exhibit Plan. Implementation sessions - Outcome: Alignment of Plan Implementation Team regarding immediate next steps, whose involved, and challenges to address; documentation of agreements and decisions. Content Creation - Outcome: Content deliverables for each part of the exhibit: main messages, themes, subthemes, images, quotes, object labels, image captions, credits, interactives, narratives, media elements, etc. (first draft of the exhibit content and fabrication, and installation objectives). Drafts/Edits - Outcome: Edited exhibit content for installation. Final Design - Outcome: Script, design details, and graphic layouts made into a production-ready package (Agreed on exhibit content and installation details). Fabrication Phase - Outcomes: Final copyedited and proofread design files/graphic layouts ready for production. Production and Placement - Outcome: Final exhibit on display.","The proposed project has one goal: To tell a fuller story of the Philando Castile Peace Garden through a web-based exhibit. When implemented, it will change the amount of information available in one place to visitors and the world. The strategies that will help accomplish the goal are: (1) Planning, (2) Designing, and (3) Implementation. We are in the first stages of (Planning and Design) of the work. To date we have contracted with Exhibit Planner Steve Boyd-Smith of Amplifier Experience Design. The firm does Interpretive planning and exhibit design for museums and sites of history, culture, conscience, and spirit across the country. Collaborative planning meetings have been held with the Philando Castile Peace Garden Committee and pro bono consultants. The committee, consultants, and exhibit planner are all aligned on the work ahead and are grounded in the garden's history. Signage that will carry the QR Code that will guide garden visitors to the web-based exhibit have been designed by the Exhibit Designer and outdoor sign vendors are being contacted to determine costs for the type of sign material recommended by the Exhibit Planner. Dates have been identified for meetings with Content Experts, the garden Architect, and additional meetings are planned with the Philando Castile Peace Garden Committee. There are ongoing planning and alignment meetings between the pro bono Consultants, Exhibit Planner, and Exhibit Designer. We have not made any changes to our project goal.; The Philando Castile Community Peace Garden is a regenerative space dedicated to his life. The creation of the Web-Based Exhibit expands knowledge about the garden that lives on in perpetuity. The stated outcomes for the work were: (1) To tell a fuller story of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden, and (2) Expand the amount of information available in one place about Philando for garden visitors and the world. Both outcomes were accomplished, however, the website is not in place for viewing. Web pages are being critiqued by a segment of Peace Garden stakeholders, including Philando's family members, university professors, the newly formed Friends of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Board of Directors, the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Renewal Committee, and a variety of community influencers who have supported the garden's founding and development. The web pages, including a 15-minute videotape that takes viewers on a tour of the garden through the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) of the year, will be revised based on the combined feedback from stakeholders. We have visible evidence of outcomes via designed web pages (attached) and the videotape. The current measurement of our outcomes are the designed web pages, including the videotape, that are ready for placement once the comment and revision periods end. Since the March and June reports, the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Renewal Committee, pro-bono consultants, the web-based interpretative history consultant, a host of scholars, and Black men have been deeply engaged in strategy work to accomplish project outcomes, including: (1) planning, (2) designing, and (3) creating the web-based exhibit. Steve Boyd-Smith, our web-based exhibit consultant, has been communicating with scholars locally and nationally such as Ren'e Ater, Ph.D. (Brown University), Christine Baeumier, Ph.D., Rose Brewer, Ph.D., Elaine Evans, Ph.D. (all from the University of Minnesota), Davu Seru (Musician, Composer, Writer), and Glorius L. Martin (Hip Hop Artist) to gain knowledge that has informed interpretive history planning, design, and creation of the web-based exhibit. Planning sessions have focused on preserving and honoring African American cultural heritage in Minnesota and highlighting the central goal of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Web-Based Exhibit: to have visitors to the website understand the role of peace, justice, equity, and healing in the context of the Philando Castile tragedy and the community's response to it. Individual interviews and planning sessions have identified physical and cultural assets that matter to Philando's family and community residents, and they have documented information of importance that is related to Philando's death and how the garden came to exist on Minnesota State Fair property. A detailed bibliography listing various news accounts of the Philando Castile tragedy and the work and creativity his life and death has inspired are part of the web-based exhibit. These bibliographic sources will subsidize what is know about the Philando Castile tragedy and what his life and death have inspired. Since earlier reporting to the Minnesota Humanities Center, we have learned that a member of the Friends of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Board of Directors has written a book about the community's response to the Castile tragedy. When published, it will be the first of its kind, concentrating solely on how community actors responded after Philando was killed. The book's author, a former Star Tribune reporter, is currently searching for a publisher. Community-created protest art from around the world, initially curated for an MIA Exhibit in 2018, and art placed in the garden, will be a small part of the web-based exhibit that tells the story of a place where a community tragedy occurred and how artists and writers feel about the injustice. The greater part of the art collection will become a coffee table book. Beyond the website, the Peace Garden uses a monthly E-newsletter, Seeds of Peace, to continue awareness of the efforts and actions being done in Philando's memory and to continue his legacy. Philando's memory is kept alive for people all over the world to experience through the e-newsletter and the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Instagram and Facebook pages. These platforms have allowed the garden to reach over 700 followers on Instagram and Facebook respectively, and nearly 1,500 monthly email recipients. The platforms drive traffic to the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden website. More than 100 people visited the site in April 2023 and there have been nearly 700 total impressions over the last few months.",,," * In-kind support is provided to the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden by GrayHall. GrayHall coordinated all aspects of the Web-Based Exhibit funded by the Humanities Center grant, an estimated 60 hours at a cost of $9,000. * Planner Steve Boyd-Smith purchased garden signage that carry the QR Code that directs garden visitors to the Web-Based Exhibit. Steve also paid for signs installation. He has not reported the cost. * Two university professors refused honorarium for their consultation time of two-hours each an estimated cost of $600. * Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation staff provided financial support and consultation to the Web-Based Exhibit, an estimated 30 hours at a cost of $2,250. * Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation staff provided consultation regarding the design and development of the Web-Based Exhibit, approximately 2 hours at a cost of $300. * The Minnesota Historical Society provided a planning grant of $79,150 that allows for extensive historical planning and research that will strengthen the Web-Based Exhibit's historical features. ",60000,,"The Philando Castile Peace Garden partnered with Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation on this grant. The Board of Directors of Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation: Jan Angell, Christophe Beck, Clarence Bethea, Michael Echols, Jill Farrington, Chris Galvin, Jacy Grais, Eric Hammes, Mark Henneman, Nausheena Hussain, Joseph Lee (Vice Chair), Nancy Lyons, Matt Majka, Susan Marvin, Mary Jane Melendez, Adine Momoh, Gloria Perez, Miguel Ramos, Richard Senese, Bo Thao-Urabe, Tarek Tomes, Diane Tran (Board Chair), Kathy Tunheim, Alex West Steinman; At the time the Humanities grant was requested, the Peace Garden did not have a Board of Directors. In the second quarter of 2023, the Friends of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden organization gained a 501.c.3 designation and it has a Board of Directors. This grant was awarded to the Philando Castile Peace Garden and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors are: Jan Angell, Vice President, Compensation and Benefits, 3M (Retired); Christophe Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolab, Inc.; Clarence Bethea, Founder and CEO, Upsie; Michael Echols, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Carousel Motor Group (CMG); Jill Farrington, Partner, KPMG LLP; Chris Galvin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Andersen Corporation; Jacy Grais, Community Volunteer; Eric Hammes, Executive Vice President, Chief Country Goverance and Services Officer, 3M; Mark Henneman, Chairman & CEO, Mairs & Power, Inc.; Nausheena Hussain, Principal of Nissa Consulting; Joseph Lee, M.D., Board Vice Chair; President & CEO, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; Nancy Lyons, CEO, Clockwork; Matt Majka, President & Alternate Governor, Minnesota Wild; Susan Marvin, Retired Chair of the Board of the Marvin Companies; Mary Jane Melendez, Chief Sustainability and Global Impact Officer for General Mills; Adine Momoh, Esq., Partner, Stinson, LLP; Gloria Perez, President & CEO, Women's Foundation of Minnesota; Miguel Ramos, Senior Director of Diversity and inclusion Strategy, Minnesota Twins; Richard Senese, President of Capella University; Bo Thao-Urabe, Founder and President of Seed.Grow.Bloom LLC; Tarek Tomes, Commissioner of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the State of Minnesota's Chief Information Officer (CIO); Diane Tran, Board Chair; System Executive Director of Community Health Equity and Engagement at Fairview Health Services; Kathy Tunheim, CEO + Principal, Tunheim; Alex West Steinman, Co-founder and CEO, The Coven",,"Philando Castile Peace Garden",,"An exhibit planner will be hired to lead a project team of subject matter experts, artists, and lay-people through planning, design, and implementation of a web-based exhibit that expands the current work of the Philando Castile Peace Garden, including contemporary knowledge of racial history, community trauma, and the role of art, peace, grief, and healing in the wake of police violence.",,,2022-10-03,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nora,Hall,,,,,," 651-222-8333"," nhall@grayhall.com","Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creation-web-based-exhibit-expand-knowledge-about-philando-castile-peace-garden,,,,
10031038,"Creative Writing by People of Color with Developmental Disabilities",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","See Application under ""Documents"" tab.","We arranged and executed a fall class with Accord, and have arranged spring classes with Accord, Interact, MSS, Next Step, and ISD 197--meaning our total goal of six classes has already been set in motion! 60% of the Accord class was made up of students of color. 100% reported that they feel proud of their work, saying of the teacher ""he has been a good listener"" and ""very clear explanation."" We released a book entitled ""Heart's Guest #8"" that was celebrated with an author reading at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration with over 80 people in attendance.; Quantitatively, our project goals were to hold six creative writing classes serving 60 adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, in conjunction with new and prior organizational partners, prioritizing students of color. We held six classes! They served 59 students. By our best data, the racial makeup of students was 30% Black, 21% Asian/Asian American, 9% Latino, and 40% white (meeting our goal of at least 50% students of color). The organizations we partnered with were Accord (twice), Next Step, MSS, Interact, and ISD 197. While ISD 197 was the only new partnership forged by this project, it is worth noting that this grant helped rekindle class partnerships with MSS and Interact that had been dormant for years. Additionally, it nudged all prior partners toward more intersectional racial consciousness in programming, as intended. We also sought for 95% of students to report that they are proud of the work they created, and for 80% of audiences to cite that Cow Tipping writing changes the way they think about disability. 88% of students surveyed either agreed or strongly agreed that they were proud of their writing (on a scale of 1-5, the average response was 4.3). That is lower than our target, with most neutral or disagree scores coming from our partnership with Next Step transition program. This may have been due to the setting (it's in a school, so our class may have just felt like an addition to the school day), or the teacher (who despite our training was less inclined to ""activate"" or inspire students, and was also coached by a new contractor we brought on due to having a record number of classes). For audiences, at the Lake Monster book release event we surveyed, 76% of respondents cited a changed perspective on disability--also a bit lower than our target. One reason may be because that audience was disproportionately made up of support staff and family of authors (76% of the audience, versus a usual balance of closer to 50%) and we were thus ""preaching to the choir."" We did have other events made up of a more even balance of familiar vs. new audience members, such as our Penn-Lake Library book release, however we only chose to survey one to avoid survey fatigue among participants. All that said, the vast majority of students and audiences appreciate and are pushed by our work! Here are some more qualitative comments from surveys of students, support staff, and teachers: ""I think I want to do this class again all the time"" ""Happy Happy Joy"" ""getting out of comfort zone"" ""I've been writing ever since highschool, this class puts me even more in touch with my creative side"" ""I should write more often"" ""So cool to see these clients get to express themselves like this"" ""I learned that anyone can be a poet or author"" ""great job--just have my wheels turning for future ideas"" ""The best part of this program is getting to witness students owning their power and unleashing their most creative ridiculous powerful tragic heartbreaking confusing complicated developed multi dimensional personal imagined ideas. Their ideas and stories and visions and questions and concepts are amazing, it's gift to get to hear them.""",,,"Financial support to help cover the cost of classes was provided by two partners organizations on a sliding scale basis--$450 from MSS, and $500 (in the form of a targeted donation from a community benefactor) from ISD 197. $276.96 total was earned from book sales at all the author reading and book release events we held. In-kind support was offered primarily in the form of comunity spaces for our book releases, including Lake Monster Brewing, Penn-Lake Library, and the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration.",20000,,"Natalie Martell, Advisory Board Ardella Hudson, Advisory Board Steve Wellvang, Advisory Board",,"Cow Tipping Press",,"See Application under ""Documents"" tab. ",,,2022-09-15,2023-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-writing-people-color-developmental-disabilities,,,,
10034097,"Creative Community: Cultural Connections",2024,46500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Elizabeth (Liz) Sheets (President), Mimi Stake (Vice President), Jeff Goldenberg (Treasurer), Amy Lucas (Secretary), Tracy Robertson, Yvette Trotman, Virajita Singh, Andrew Leizens, Dr. Louis Porter II, Ph. D, Iren Bishop, Ann Dayton, Ryan Kopperud, Greta (Margaret) Rudolph, Melissa Drwall-Hrad, Jessica Gessner, Dameun Strange, Sonya Sustacek, Heidi Fehlhaber, Brittany Keefe, Steve Hawley Ph.D.",,COMPAS,,"Minnesota Teaching Artists from African, Indigenous, Latinx, and/or Asian heritages, will develop & deliver community-inspired arts programs that teach an art form with roots in their cultural heritage. Artists will select the Minnesota community where their residency will be delivered, focusing on increasing access to the art form. Over the course of multiple sessions, participants will learn the art form's cultural context, artists from that culture who have influenced it, and create the art form. The art and cultural learnings will be shared between participants from the various programs during gatherings and cultural exchanges for participants. They all also be shared during exhibits or performances for the hosting communities.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joan,Linck,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-community-cultural-connections,,,,
17952,"Crites Site: Collection Inventory, Geophysical Survey, Testing, and Outreach",2013,65000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,65000,,"John M. Stanoch, Chair, Mary D. Carter, Vice Chair, Richard H. King, Vice Chair, Richard O. Lund, Treasurer, Russell C. Nelson, Secretary, Eric J. Jolly, PhD, ex-officio, Ellis F. Bullock, Deborah Burke, Ronald L. Christenson, Charles M. Denny, Jr., Edward J. Driscoll, III, Robert Elde, PhD, Gary L. Ellis, Jonathan B. Farber, Alan L. Goldbloom, MD, George J. Kehl, Peter J. Olin, Fred J. Palensky, PhD, Steven J. Proeschel, John A. Romans, Diane M. Schmidt, James J. Seifert, Todd Soller, William J. Sweasy, Jean M. Taylor, Daniel Titcomb, Richard G. Trembley, Andrea M. Walsh, Mitchell E. Zamoff",,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To facilitate collections inventory, geophysical survey and testing, LiDAR archaeological study and outreach efforts associated with the Crites Oneota and Woodland site in the St. Croix Valley",,"To facilitate collections inventory, geophysical survey and testing, LiDAR archaeological study and outreach efforts associated with the Crites Oneota and Woodland site in the St. Croix Valley",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crites-site-collection-inventory-geophysical-survey-testing-and-outreach,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012314,"Critical Timeline of Wilder?s History",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Our short term goal was ""project staff and the Wilder Foundation will have increased understanding of the history of Amherst Wilder and his family, including his business practices, interactions with different community groups, and how this may have affected Wilder Foundation?s relationship and role in our community and state."" Our critical history has been quite illuminating on the business practices, relationships with indigenous communities, and character of Amherst H. Wilder.",,7500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",17500,,"Julie Bruner, Eric Nicholson, Judy Kishel, Alex Cirillo, Jr., Patrick Donovan, Kevin Earley, Robyn Hansen, Fred Harris, Dr. Alyssa Kaying Vang, Rahul Koranne, M.D., Dr. Fayneese Miller, Jan Shimanski, Ann Wynia",0.02,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to research the history of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Connell,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation"," 451 Lexington Parkway N "," St. Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 280-2394"," john.connell@wilder.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/critical-timeline-wilders-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17052,"CSPS Hall: HVAC Evaluation for CSPS Sokol Hall",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,757,,,,,,"Czech and Slovak Sokol Minnesota",,"To provide an engineering assessment of an 1887 National Register of Historic Places property's environmental system",,"To provide an engineering assessment of an 1887 National Register of Historic Places property's environmental system",2010-02-12,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Joyce,Tesarek,,"383 Michigan St.","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/csps-hall-hvac-evaluation-csps-sokol-hall,,,,
10012575,"Cultural Resources for American Indian Students at Harding High School",2020,862," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",862,,"Marny Xiong, Jeanelle Foster, Zuki Ellis, John Brodrick, Steven Marchese, Chauntyll Allen, Jessica Kopp"," ","St. Paul Public Schools (ISD #625)","K-12 Education",,,"To add books on American Indian history and culture to Harding High School's holdings to make this information more accessible to the public.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Betsy,Dadabo,"St. Paul Public Schools (ISD #625)"," 360 Colborne St. "," St Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 744-3159"," betsy.dadabo@spps.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-resources-american-indian-students-harding-high-school,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
19210,"Cultural Alignment Project",2013,22000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. The addition of cultural contributors to the Museum’s on-going advisory teams, and proactive communication and engagement between the Museum and local Dakota communities.2. The participation of Interim Site visitors in the development of cultural content through prototype testing and survey feedback.3. The creation of fabrication plans that include integrated cultural content.","- Addition of two advisors with Dakota culture expertise: Grace Goldtooth-Campos and Amanda Taylor - 40 visitors provided cultural content survey feedback. As part of exploring a direction for Dakota cultural offerings, CMSM developed a visitor survey tool to better understand its visitors’ knowledge and perceptions of Dakota culture. Surveys were verbally administered by CMSM staff and volunteers to adults visiting the Interim Site during regular museum public hours as well as during a targeted museum Access event. - 32 families participated in a museum Access event that included a Dakota language activity and a “Tanka Bar” taste-testing experience. - Cultural content gallery concepts related to Dakota people, language and culture were developed. These include: Home Place, Guardian Garments, Dakota: Living Language, Ways of Sharing, We Are All Connected: Wellness",,,,21305,895,"Linda Frost - Board Chair, Katie Smentek - Vice Chair, Brenda Flannery - Strategic Planning Nick Hinz - Finance Chair, Kaaren Grabianowski - Events Chair, Laura Stevens; Marketing Chair, Brain Benshoof; Mary Jo Hensel; Lyle Jacobson; Eric Lennartson; Naomi Mortensen; Jean Peterson; Tom Riley; Christine Powers; Beth Serrill; Sara Steinbach; Karen Wahlstrom; Pam Willard",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota planned for the cultural alignment of the permanent Children's Museum's art curation, signage, and interactive experiences. The primary focus of this cultural content related to southern Minnesota including Dakota art, culture, and heritage and complemented the Exhibit Development and Fabrication Legacy grant goals.",,,2013-04-15,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Olmsted, Rice, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-alignment-project,,,,
10031081,"Cultural Harvest in Rondo ",2023,15000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Measurable outcomes for this project include attendance, surveys of attendees asking about their experiences, what they shared and what they'll take away, and participation. Each event will have a conversation component where story and knowledge harvesting will take place.","The measurable outcomes for this project thus far consist of post-event evaluation survey results, documented notes from participant storytelling, and images of participants engaging in activities. Thus far, one of the four events has taken place. At this event, community was introduced to the concept of planting and growing in the context of cultural wealth (that is, recognizing the knowledge of planting and growing certain crops and ways of preparing them in nutritious ways as a form of wealth). Discussions on this topic were had at the event and with the 32 people in attendance, folks shared their experiences and expertise around planting and growing in the context of cultural wealth. The plant-focus for this first event was collards. Although we also discussed sunflowers, pea shoots, broccoli, and cauliflower. From the surveys, we learned some things that went well (the community building component, the meal, the cultural blessing of music and dancing, and the conversational piece) and what can be worked on to help make future events be more successful (better marketing, more opportunities to engage with everyone/more than just the people at their table).; We were able to successfully host 4 different events centered around relationship to land, plants, herbs, growing, farming, and cooking in the Black and African American community. Each event included everything that was promised: a meal, an elder/youth spotlight to amplify the intergenerational focus, a grounder to help center us around the event theme, a conversation-based community-building component for sharing knowledge, a cultural blessing of the space that will include drumming, singing, and dancing, and a research/information sharing component and an activity that will ensure that everyone who participates leaves having learned something they did not know before. Outcomes as a result of funding: * 4 events * Community building * Sharing of expertise * Sharing of personal experiences/knowledge of planting, growing, and preparing food * Hands on experiences: decorating pots, potting and re-potting plants, cooking demonstration, creating plant-based elixirs, exploring gardening (relationship to land/dirt), learning about different plants and their benefits Members of the rondo/frogtown community were able to engage in the content provided and goals were achieved: * Community built (each event had specifically designed questions and activities to build community with participants & had opportunities for participants to connect with each other freely) * Intergenerational spaces: 7 months - high 70s and spotlights that highlighted that intergenerational aspect * Participants came together to share their knowledge around food and herbal growing, preparation, and cooking * So many nuggets of information were shared from folks' personal experiences, elders in their communities and families (communicated through conversations and surveys) * Emphasis on Black and African American experiences - highlighting food sustainability (plants we can grow in our own gardens, yards, community gardens and seeds to grow them), health and healing (highlighting different plants and herbs and their medicinal benefits), and connections to living and past ancestors",,,N/A,15990,,N/A,,"Mariana Morgan-Sawyer",Individual,"This project is a series of intergenerational events held in the Rondo community allowing folks to come together to share cultural experiences with food, herbs, planting & growing. Participants will access information that's been removed from our communities through collective research, giving us the chance to relearn our cultural wisdom of growing, harvesting, & preparing plants for medicinal purposes. While this project will focus on African American and Black populations, all will be welcome.",,,2022-12-01,2022-06-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-harvest-rondo,,,,
10031029,"Cultural Engagement through Artist Action and Collaboration with the Community",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Much of the work and success of this project will be realized in qualitative terms. We will look at this effort as a means to re-engage the hundreds of participants and collaborators in our network of artists and those working on housing and economic justice in our constituencies, expand at least twofold the number of people who access some aspect of our arts and housing activities and realize a general sense that we have increased the knowledge of people on issues related to housing for themselves and neighbors, ways in which they can express their cultivated culture and see it as a meaningful part of the world in which they live, create access to conversations on policy and facilitate artistic expression. We also intend to double the number of people who engage as artists with our work and double the number of community members as part of our core housing justice activities. Having said that, we plan to hold three or four public events engaging the public around housing policy and market realities; create one to three pop-up art making events; and create at least eight podcast episodes. ","As stated in our proposal, much of the work and success of this project will be realized in qualitative terms. This effort has been a means to re-engage the hundreds of participants and collaborators in our network of artists and those working on housing and economic justice in our constituencies. We found that using an artist-in-residence model for engaging community in art-making and accessing the arts works much better than trying to administer a group of artists to organize the space. Basic, main goals this project realized in our artist in residence project are that it:allowed us to create arts experiences that give people pride in their community. reach participants who normally do not participate in the artsGive participants an arts experience that they wanted but is not typically available to them.We enlisted multidisciplinary artists Sebastian Rivera Cintron. His work began with an extensive period of one-on-one engagements with ESFL staff and community members This initial phase laid a strong foundation for the collaborative work that followed.Sebastian engaged in a series of public projects that enlisted the talents of interns, community members and other established artists who work in the community but also a multitude of community-driven art activities, leaving an indelible mark on our vibrant East Side neighborhood. One noteworthy initiative was the Make Your Own Pinstation, a creative hub where community members were encouraged to translate their ideas into wearable pins through drawing, printing, or painting. Moreover, we provided communal art tables stocked with diverse sets of supplies, inspiring community members to experiment with mixed-media art. In all instances, participants were warmly invited to take their creations home, fostering a sense of artistic empowerment within our community.A pivotal event was the international pop-up art exhibit, co-curated with Anton Vazquez, an indigenous artist from Chiapas, Mexico. The exhibit showcased Vazquez's powerful artwork and offered a unique opportunity where Sebastian led an interview, bridging language barriers to explore indigenous identity within art. This event underscored our commitment to fostering global connections and promoting cultural exchange.Collaborating closely with our art intern, we crafted two large interactive wooden murals, each symbolizing the principles of security and liberty the bedrock of our night out event. These dynamic, movable artworks not only added a visually striking dimension to our events but also served as powerful symbols of our commitment to community ideals.Sebastian also designed and hand-painted three promotional posters for ESFL's Music between the Stacksseries. These posters were meticulously created in watercolor, gouache, and ink, and then digitally formatted for public production. These artworks not only captured the essence of the musical performances but also contributed to the overall ambiance of our library.The residency forged lasting connections, celebrated art in its many forms, and laid the groundwork for a more vibrant and inclusive future. The residency was an enriching chapter in the artistic journey for Sebastian. The addition of Sebastian Rivera Cintron helped us improve an already rich arts aesthetic at the East Side Freedom Library. It increased the number of assets in our collection of art artifacts. It also engaged community in a way that showed a little more of the asset they have in their own neighborhood or realm of operation. This work also helped us reflect the mission and ethos of our organization in unique ways. Events include: * Fireside Chat with Librarians * Read to the Max read-a-thon and readings * Beyond Banned Books panel discussion * Roller skating party * Music Between the Stacks series * Poetry reading and teach-in * mural making * more",,,"Other funds for our arts activities were provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board ($15,000) and the Saint Paul Cultural STAR program ($7,500).",20000,,"Andrea M. Satter, Board President Director of Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities Anh-Thu Pham, Board Treasurer Managing Director, Theater Mu Michelle Filkins, Board Secretary Collections Advisory Professor and Reference and Instruction Librarian, Metro State University Becca Seidel Finance Committee Loan and Grant Portfolio Director Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Isuru Herath Development Committee Jennings Mergenthal Chair of Recruitment and Governance Committee Community Engagement Specialist, Science Museum of Minnesota Research and Puppeteer Jesse Phenow Co-Chair of Program Committee Co Director of The Urban Village Kate Driscoll Derickson Strategic Planning Associate Professor of Geography University of Minnesota Lisa Janette Collections Head of Archival Processing, Archives and Special Collections, University of Minnesota Meixi Ng HR Committee Assistant Professor, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota Dr. Najaha A. Musse, DO Development Committee Resident Physician in Family Medicine & Community Health Sangay Taythi Finance Committee President, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) of Minnesota Organizer, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Board Member, AFL-CIO Minnesota Co-establisher, Tibetans for Black Lives Sarah Degner Riveros Development Committee Lecturer, Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies Augsburg University Selena Moon Co-Chair of Program Committee Independent scholar in Japanese American Mixed Race and Disability History Masters of Arts in History, University of Massachusetts Amherst Bachelors of Arts in History, Smith College Wilt Hodges Recruitment and Governance Committee Author/Advocate State of Minnesota Public Servant/Columbia University Alum ESFL Co-Founder and Board Member Emeritus Peter Rachleff Historian/Teacher; Emeritus Professor of History, Macalester College Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Beth Cleary Writer; Professor Emerita, Macalester College Theatre Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley",,"East Side Freedom Library",,"The East Side Freedom Library's artist group,From Race to Relatives (FR2R), will design and host indoor house parties, outdoor block parties, performance, and art maker spaces on the Greater East Side and elsewhere in the city that feature room to groove, get creative, and learn about how to support community still feeling the social and economic effects of pandemic. This effort will also include the creation of media, visual arts, podcasts and programming, moving the community to be art makers.",,,2022-08-31,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Clarence,White,,,,,," 651.207.4926"," clarence@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-engagement-through-artist-action-and-collaboration-community,,,,
10031040,"Cultural River Stewards",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcomes: * Completing at least 4 new site-based community narratives to our outdoor education program introductions for public stewardship events. * Completing 4 new humanities-based components to our K-12 curriculum modules accessible online. * Engaging a minimum of 10 new educators/youth group leaders in our programming, including reflecting on evaluating lessons learned, sharing both science-based and cultural stories and knowledge, and identifying activities they can do on their own or as a community to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed. After piloting the lesson in 2022 in 4 classrooms, we will engage educators/youth leaders in 2023 with our content. We will conduct written or oral evaluations with all participating teachers and group leaders who engage in our new curriculum content. Our goal is to collect data via surveys or oral interviews from 80% of program leaders. This data collection will increase our understanding of the cultural connections to the river and stewardship. When possible we will collect youth participant data. After adding cultural narratives to 4 sites along the river at our stewardship events. We will survey those who engage in our new curriculum content about its impact on their understanding and cultural connection to the river and stewardship. Our goal is to collect data via surveys or oral interviews from 80% of participants.","The Cultural River Stewards project gathers narratives and practices from different cultural communities of the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa). Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is partnering with Language Attitude to work with community members, educators, and artists to bridge science and cultural stewardship. Through curriculum and stewardship events, we are gathering and sharing community connections to the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa) in Minnesota (Mni Sota Makoce). Outcomes:Development of at least one new site-based community narrative to support our outdoor education program introductions for public stewardship events.Completion of one new humanities-based component to our K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum module that is accessible online. Tracking the number of impressions and website engagement of our new video and online content, once uploaded to the website for educators and public viewing. To date, we've made the following progress: We are still working on collecting more data for at least one new site-based community narrative to support our outdoor education program introductions for public stewardship events. This is in progress - as we still need to conduct more community interviews. We have developed a draft of our new K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum. The lesson is about environmental justice focused on wild rice and how it connects to Indigenous sovereignty and water protection. The lesson was piloted in three classrooms - two in St. Paul at Como High School and one at the School of Environmental Studies. In addition, based on youth and educator feedback, we are adjusting to the new humanities-based component of our K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum module. The online content needs to be completed. We have not filmed the new video or the interview with Graci Horne, an Indigenous mixed media artist. We will incorporate her interview, into the finished curriculum module. You can view her mural and read the interview here: https://fmr.org/updates/stewardship-education/heal-earth-fmrs-2022-mural-water-quality ; We completed the community narrative video Honoring Land and Community: Crystal Norcross,featuring Crystal Norcross (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota) speaking about the history and cultural significance of Mounds Park Cemetery in St. Paul. Norcross also shares her personal relationship with this place and the ways she has advocated over the course of many years for its protection. The video was produced by Courtney Cochran (Anishinaabe) to be included in the Cultural Landscapes curriculum. It can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsiTdmVfEQWe added a new humanities-based component to our K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum PDF teaching guide, which includes a teaching activity and links to interviews with artists Thomasina Topbear and Graci Horne, who created water-quality education murals at community-based installations in St. Paul. An example of one of those interviews can be viewed here: https://fmr.org/updates/stewardship-education/heal-earth-fmrs-2022-mural-water-qualityWe have significantly enhanced our downloadable K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum teaching guide for K-12 metro educators, integrating partner feedback to include more cultural perspectives and community knowledge about FMR stewardship sites. We piloted Cultural Landscapes lessons in four classrooms - two in St. Paul at Como High School, one at the School of Environmental Studies, and one at Laura Jeffrey Academy. FMR staff also presented about the curriculum at Central High School. We also integrated feedback from our partner school Dowling Elementary School. Through collaborative relationships and interviews with community members, Dakota, Anishinaabe and others, we're integrating more voices and experiences to reflect the many communities connected to the Mississippi River or Haha Wakpa. The curriculum itself is also reorganized and redesigned with educators in mind, featuring a more streamlined and engaging user-friendly format. Educators can learn more about the curriculum and download the teaching guide here: https://fmr.org/cultural-landscapes-curriculum We made the downloadable teaching guide publicly available in mid-September, and we're already seeing great engagement metrics: * 1109 views of the webpages with the downloadable teaching guide (9/15/23-now): https://fmr.org/cultural-landscapes-curriculum https://fmr.org/classroom-programs-activities * 111 downloads of the teaching guide * 49 views of the community narrative video Honoring Land and Community: Crystal Norcross,featuring Crystal Norcross (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota), linked in the teaching guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsiTdmVfEQ We integrated Cultural Landscapes presentations into community events, including a trash pick-up event at Crosby Farm Park in October 2022 and a presentation to Lexington Landing stakeholders in November 2022.",,,"Mississippi Management Watershed Organization $500.00 City of St. Paul $500.00. FMR had complementary funding from the Mississippi Management Watershed Organization and the City of St. Paul that was used to cover project overages.",8500,,"Chair Chad Dayton, Consultant, Outdoor Solutions, LLC Vice Chair Paul Bauknight, Project Implementation Director, Minneapolis Parks Foundation Treasurer Perry McGowan, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Secretary Peter Gove, Vice President, St. Jude Medical [Retired] Dr. John Anfinson, Superintendent, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area [Retired] Ronnie Brooks, Founding Director, James P. Shannon Leadership Institute Stewart Crosby, ASLA, Senior Associate Landscape Architect, SRF Consulting Group George Dunn, Partner/Attorney, Tilton Dunn Gross, PLLP Forrest Flint, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation, Delta Dental of Minnesota Dr. Kate Knuth, Founder and Consultant, Democracy & Climate LLC Ryan Mallery, CEO, Big River Real Estate LLC Hokan Miller, Dispatcher, Upper River Services LLC Aubre Parsons, CPA, Wold Architects and Engineers Susan Vento, Community Volunteer Deanna Wiener, Realtor/Broker, Cardinal Realty Nou Yang, Co-founder and Consultant, Courageous Change Collective LLC; Chair Chad Dayton, Consultant, Outdoor Solutions, LLC Vice Chair Dr. John Anfinson, Superintendent, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area [Retired] Treasurer Perry McGowan, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Secretary Peter Gove, Vice President, St. Jude Medical [Retired] Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio, Founding Member/Advisor, Child Friendly Governance Project Dr. Lynn Broaddus, President, Broadview Collaborative, Inc. Ronnie Brooks, Founding Director, James P. Shannon Leadership Institute Stewart Crosby, ASLA, Senior Associate Landscape Architect, SRF Consulting Group George Dunn, Partner/Attorney, Tilton Dunn Gross, PLLP Forrest Flint, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation, Delta Dental of Minnesota Ryan Mallery, CEO, Big River Real Estate LLC Hokan Miller, Dispatcher, Upper River Services LLC Aubre Parsons, CPA, Wold Architects and Engineers Susan Vento, Community Volunteer Deanna Wiener, Realtor/Broker, Cardinal Realty",,"Friends of the Mississippi River",,"The Cultural River Stewards project gathers narratives and practices from different cultural communities' stewardship of the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa). Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will partner with Language Attitude to work with community members, educators, and artists to bridge science and cultural stewardship. Through curriculum and stewardship events, we will gather and share community connections to the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa) in Minnesota (Mni Sota Makoce).",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,"Mann Hill",,,,,," 651-222-2193 x16"," lhill@fmr.org","Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-river-stewards,,,,
37706,"Cultural Athletic Courts (State Fiscal Year 2018)",2018,1875,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","During the 2016 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities, $75,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul or Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in parks for Takraw courts that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County. This grant is available if the recipient provides at least a 25 percent match for funding. ",,,,,,,1875,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2016 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities, $75,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul or Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in parks for Takraw courts that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County. This grant is available if the recipient provides at least a 25 percent match for funding. ",,,2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Laura ",Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center ","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-athletic-courts-state-fiscal-year-2018,,,,
10007295,"Curtiss Field Interpretive Signage",2017,2136,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",2136,,"Peter Lindstrom _ Mayor, Pamela Harris _ Council Member, Joe Brown Thunder _ Council Member, Randy Gustafson _ Council Member, Tony Fischer _ Council Member",,"City of Falcon Heights","Local/Regional Government","To design, produce, and install two historical markers at Curtiss Field, City of Falcon Heights.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Timothy,Sandvik,"City of Falcon Heights","2077 Larpenteur Ave W","Falcon Heights",MN,55113,651-792-7617,tim.sandvik@falconheights.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/curtiss-field-interpretive-signage,,,,0
17805,"Dakota History Program: Elders, Guardians of our Future",2013,3800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,3800,,"Ron Bastian, Director, Mike Nigbur, Park and Forestry Head, Ron Toomey, President, Nora Dooley, Park Board Commissioner, Mike Quinn, Park Board Commissioner, John Sipple, Park Board Commissioner, Dr. Paul Scanlan, Park Board Commissioner, Larry Mortenson, Park Board Commissioner, and Amy Anderson, Park Board Commissioner.",,"Rochester Park and Recreation Dept.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 4 interviews with Dakota elders the cultural history of Indian Heights Park in Rochester",,"To document in 4 interviews with Dakota elders the cultural history of Indian Heights Park in Rochester",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Valerie,Guimaraes,"Rochester Park and Recreation Dept.","201 4th Street SE, Room150",Rochester,MN,55904,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-history-program-elders-guardians-our-future,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025094,"Dakota Cultural Collections at the Science Museum: Research, Documentation, and Consultation",2022,139150,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,24685,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",163835,,"Bryan Phillips (Chair), Melissa Leik (Vice-Chair), Holly Boehne (Secretary), Jill Walker (Treasurer), Alison Remple Brown (Ex-Officio), Tony Fisher, Lisa Schlosser, Chady AlAhmar, John Banovetz PhD, Maureen Bausch, Melvin Carter, III, Mark Chronister, John Corkrean, Rassoul Dastmozd PhD, Brett Edelson, Eric Engh, Anne Gotte, Mitch Helgerson, Jessica Hellmann PhD, Paul Kasbohm, Kate Kelly, Chuck Kummeth, Holly Morris PhD, JP Peltier, Renee Lopez-Pineda, Kevin Ronneberg MD, Catherine Simpson, Tim Skidmore, Jennifer Spaulding Schmidt, Pam Tomczik",1.18,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of Dakota collections at the Science Museum of Minnesota and coordinate tribal consultations.",,"To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of Dakota collections at the Science Museum of Minnesota and coordinate tribal consultations.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512214576,efleming@smm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-cultural-collections-science-museum-research-documentation-and-consultation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17432,"Dakota Cultural Perspectives of the Earth and Sky",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Planetarium Society",," An interactive planetarium program was developed to create a culturally relevant tour of the cosmos from the local/regional perspective of the Dakota/Lakota communities of Minnesota and South Dakota. The program blends Dakota/Lakota star knowledge with Earth and Space Science data. It is delivered live, using real-time imagery projected on the Minnesota Planetarium Society's ExploraDome. The program can be simultaneously ""dome-casted"" to other participating locations through the Internet using the planetarium navigator. Dakota protocols defining how, when and who can share this star knowledge is respected at all times. The current program is designed for general audiences. Curriculum integration for the St. Paul Schools is being developed. Due to high demand, the expected number of program presentations, so far, has exceeded expectations. ",,"To create an astronomy program to preserve and transmit Dakota culture and history to present and future generations",2010-10-01,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Angus,Vaughan,,"300 Nicollet Mall",Minneapolis,MN,55401,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-cultural-perspectives-earth-and-sky,,,,
28710,"Dakota History & Culture Curriculum",2014,89441,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,89441,,"Gabrielle Strong; Dallas Goldtooth; Daniel Lemm; Darlene St. Clair; Don Robertson; and Mary Peters",0.51,"Dakota Wicohan","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research, develop, and pilot a Dakota history and cultural heritage curriculum that meets state social studies standards for grades 6-12.",,,2014-01-01,2015-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Teresa,Peterson,"Dakota Wicohan","PO Box 2",Morton,MN,56270,507-697-6272,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine, Dakota, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-history-culture-curriculum,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034103,"Deepening Culture Bearer Pathways and Leadership for BIPOC Youth",2024,62500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Nou Yang (Chair), Sally Brown (Treasurer), Nancy Ortega (Secretary), Martheline Wallace",,"Youth Leadership Initiative",,"This project is an experiential-based program aimed at cultivating critical consciousness and social justice awareness in high school youth. Activities and experiences include: 1) A weekly program that is youth-led equips participants with frameworks, language, skills, and tools to comprehend their roles in the social change ecosystem, develop community asset maps, and practice components of Youth Participatory Action Research; 2) Action Teams empower youth to research, design, and implement action projects to tackle social justice issues they are passionate about; 3) Cultural Sessions provide a space for youth to explore, reflect, and share their cultural identities, as well as practice solidarity and empathy by learning from each other; 4) Alongside skills development, youth will also participate in presentations and workshops hosted by trusted community leaders, such as healing through the arts or sharing dialogue with elders; 5) Monthly field trips across Minnesota that will offer immersive experiences at sites resonant with BIPOC community resistance and resilience, including Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi, Sumner Field Housing Development, East Side Freedom Library, and Hmong Cultural Center; 7) Year-end showcase where youth share their projects and learnings with their families, friends and the broader community.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ntxheb,Chang,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/deepening-culture-bearer-pathways-and-leadership-bipoc-youth,,,,
10012364,"Demographic Study of Jews of St. Paul",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","This project met its goal of finding all existing demographic data on the Jews of St. Paul in the project time period and bringing it together in one easy to access place. It clarified ""hard"" data from anecdotal information, sometimes validation the anecdotal, and other times refining it. Dr. Scott also mined new information from city directories, census records and synagogue records. The short term impact was met by unearthing existing information and gathering information from other sources not before completely considered. The medium term impact is emergent as a more complete and verified picture of demographics is providing a complete picture of St. Paul's Jewish demography over time. The long term impact is yet to be accomplished as it will be up to researchers how and when they will use this important information. However, Dr. Scott has constructed various documents as she has done her research including spreadsheets and reports on St. Paul's Jewish cemeteries, synagogues, census records, as well as transcription of other historian's research and a full report (attached to this report)",,1645,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11645,,"Jamie Heilicher, Norman Pink, Erv Grossman, Bob Kaplan, Julie Bloom, Myrna Orensten, Joanne Sher, Susan Weinberg, Sharron Steinfeldt, Arlis Grossman, Kate Dietrick"," ","Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to reassess and collect demographic and socioeconomic data on the Jewish population in St. Paul in the 20th century.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robin,Doroshow,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest"," 4330 South Cedar Lake Road "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55416,"(612) 804-1178"," rdoroshow@jhsum.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/demographic-study-jews-st-paul,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28474,"Demographic Change in St. Anthony Park, Como Park, Falcon Heights, and Lauderdale",2013,2000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Because we have not published the whole series of articles we have not completed a reader survey, which is what we had said would be the vehicle through which we would measure the success of the project.",,,1010,,3010,,"Grant Abbott, Lynn Abrahamsen, Emily Blodgett, Bruno Bornsztein, Ann Fendorf, Nate Flink, Mark Johanson, John Landree, Karen Lilley, Nancy Olsen, Glen Skovholt, Jan Sedgewick, Blaine Thrasher, Kathy Wellington and Eric Wieffering",0.03,"Park Press Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct research for a series of articles on the history of demographic changes in Ramsey County.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristal,Leebrick,"Park Press Inc.","P.O. Box 8126","Saint Paul",MN,55108,651-646-5369,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/demographic-change-st-anthony-park-como-park-falcon-heights-and-lauderdale,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031468,"Dent and Vergas Spur Trails",2025,934000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09j","$934,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Otter Tail County to construct a trail along County State-Aid Highway 35 to connect the cities of Dent and Vergas to the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail and Maplewood State Park to provide recreation and nonmotorized transportation opportunities.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"Otter Tail County","Local/Regional Government","Construction of a 6.6 mile bituminous trail along CSAH 35 connecting the cities of Dent and Vergas to the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail and Maplewood State Park",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2025-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Fellbaum,"Otter Tail County","520 Fir Ave. W.","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,"(218) 998-8492",kfellbau@co.ottertail.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dent-and-vergas-spur-trails,,,,
10013465,"Design and Printing of Hazel Belvo: A Matriarch of Art",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Gary Lindberg, Malcolm McDonald, Rico Paul Vallejos, Thomas Klas",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of the life of artist Hazel Belvo.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,"(651) 436-8443",leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Cook, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/design-and-printing-hazel-belvo-matriarch-art,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025250,"Design/Build HVAC System",2023,159000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,6000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",165000,,"Natalie Broshar, Sandy Craighead, Gary Gorman, John H. Guthmann, Barb Herrmann, David Novy, Lorena Palm, Jim Stevenson, Thomas Welna, Emily White",,"North Star Scouting Memorabilia","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified technicians to upgrade the Scouting museum's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.",,"To hire qualified technicians to upgrade the Scouting museum's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.",2022-12-01,2023-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lorena,Palm,"North Star Scouting Memorabilia","2640 E Seventh Avenue","North St. Paul",MN,55109,7632347994,lpalm@nssm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/designbuild-hvac-system,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007300,"Development and Graphic Design of Mni Wiconi Interpretive Graphics",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Brian Benshoof, Neal Benson, Laura Bowman, Ann Hendricks, Nick Hinz, Barb Kaus, Linda Kilander, Kim Kleven, Naomi Mortensen, Tim Newell, Christine Powers, Tom Riley, Beth Serrill, Christie Skilbred, Katie Smentek, Sara Steinbach, Keith Stover, Vance Stuehrenberg, Anna Thill, Liz Ulman, Ginger Zierdt",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan on the importance of water in Dakota history in Minnesota.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Johnson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","224 Lamm St.",Mankato,MN,56001,507-995-9551,deb.johnson@cmsouthernmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Hennepin, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-and-graphic-design-mni-wiconi-interpretive-graphics,,,,0
10013269,"Develop Sonar Data Mapping on Three Rivers to Assess Suitability for Native Mussel Habitat",2019,200000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Park Service to create high-resolution sonar data maps to identify critical native mussel habitat for the designated Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area including part of the Minnesota River.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"National Park Service",,"The acquisition of high-resolution sonar data provides important information essential for mapping mussel habitat while having ecological applications useful to resource managers and policy makers protecting Minnesota threatened/endangered native mussels.",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,Duncan,"National Park Service","111 E Kellogg Blvd, Ste 105","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 293-8434",nancy_duncan@nps.gov,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-sonar-data-mapping-three-rivers-assess-suitability-native-mussel-habitat,,,,
10013403,"Development of Regional History Groups",2019,29890,"MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,000,000 each year is for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","We achieved our short term goal. Each of the regional groups created sustainable models for continuing beyond the grant period. These were adapted to function during a global pandemic to include virtual meetings. We would like to recognize the leaders of the four regional groups for their creativity, organizational skills, and commitment to empowering their groups: :Northland History Coalition : Milissa Brooks-Ojibway, Glensheen, and Dustin Heckman, Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center :South Central Regional History Collaborative : Jessica Potter, Blue Earth County Historical Society :Southeast History Group :Genia Hesser, formerly of Winona County Historical Society :Park Region History Coalition: Chris Schuelke, Otter Tail County Historical Society The MALHM board of directors is committed to supporting the further development of additional regional groups within Minnesota. By utilizing the product/toolkit created in this project, MALHM will assist these regions with developing structure and models for success to start regional groups in other areas.",,6075,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",35965,,"Sara Hanson - Chair, Tamara Edevold - Vice Chair, Janet Timmerman - Secretary, Jill Wohnoutka - Treasurer, Ann Grandy, Milissa Brooks-Ojibway, Michael Brubaker, Holly Johnson, Nicole Elzenga",0.38,"Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To support the development and restructuring of regional history groups.",,"Partners: Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums, Blue Earth County Historical Society, Glensheen, Otter Tail County Historical Society, Winona County Historical Society In Minnesota, there are approximately 570 local history organizations around the state. Some areas of the state have regional history groups that serve a large number of organizations, but others don:t. The Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) aims to grow the state:s network of regional history groups in partnership with several local history organizations. One of the top requests from MALHM members and conference attendees is additional networking opportunities to connect with colleagues in the field. By creating additional regional history groups, colleagues can learn from one another, increase collaboration, and offer support and advice close to home. Otter Tail County Historical Society will lead the creation of a regional history group that encompasses Clay, Wilkin, Traverse, Otter Tail, Grant, Douglas, Pope, Becker, and Stevens Counties and approximately 20 area organizations. Glensheen will work with organizations on the North Shore and in the Iron Range and Boundary Waters area. Currently, the Northland History Coalition exists:covering Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties:but it has struggled with regular meetings and structure, in part due to the group:s large geographic region. Glensheen and MALHM will work with the area:s 29 organizations to figure out the most effective structure for the group, including the option of splitting up into multiple smaller regions covering Northern Minnesota. Blue Earth County Historical Society and Winona County Historical Society will develop a regional history group in south-central and southeast Minnesota. The area was once part of the Southern Minnesota History Assembly, which has disbanded. This area covers a 20-county region from Brown and Watonwan Counties in the west, south to counties on the Iowa border like Fillmore and Mower Counties, north to Goodhue, Le Sueur, Rice, and Sibley Counties, and east to Winona County. The area includes approximately 91 organizations, and partners will determine the feasibility of such a large group early on or if multiple regional history groups are needed.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dustin,Heckman,"Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums","c/o Hormel Historic Home, 208 4th Ave. NW",Austin,MN,55912,"(612) 500-7460",staff@mnhistoryalliance.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Brown, Carlton, Clay, Cook, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, St. Louis, Sibley, Steele, Stevens, Traverse, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-regional-history-groups,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership","For more information about Advisory Group Members and conflicts of interest disclosures, please contact: Carolyn Veeser-Egbide Grants Manager Minnesota Historical Society 651-259-3469 carolyn.veeser-egbide@mnhs.org",Yes
10002282,"Developing Youth Watershed Stewardship in Northwest Minnesota",2018,121000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 05f","$121,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Headwaters Science Center to accelerate a multiyear environmental science club for middle-school students focused on water quality, watershed evaluation, and aquatic invasive species in northwestern Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Headwaters Science Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Annie,"Butler Ricks","Headwaters Science Center","413 Beltrami Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 444-4472",director@hscbemidji.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/developing-youth-watershed-stewardship-northwest-minnesota,,,,
17169,"Develop Interpretive Plan for MAHS Exhibits & Programs",2010,6950,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,609,,,,,,"Maplewood Area Historical Society",,"To draft and implement a comprehensive interpretive plan",,"To draft and implement a comprehensive interpretive plan",2010-04-07,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Robert,Jensen,,"1808 Burr St.",Maplewood,MN,55117,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/develop-interpretive-plan-mahs-exhibits-programs,,,,
28900,"Development and Design of Children's Exhibits on Dakota Culture and History",2015,33664,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,33664,,"Brian Benshoof, Dr. Brenda Flannery, Linda Frost, Kaaren Grabianowski, Mary Jo Hensel, Nick Hinz, Lyle Jacobson, Eric Lennartson, Naomi Mortensen, Jean Peterson, Christine Powers, Tom Riley, Beth Serrill, Dr. Katie Smentek, Sara Steinbach, Laura Stevens, Karen Wahlstrom, Pam Willard, Anna Thill",0.11,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire consultants to develop an exhibit on Dakota culture and history.",,,2014-10-01,2016-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Johnson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,507-995-9551,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Hennepin, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, St. Louis, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Todd, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-and-design-childrens-exhibits-dakota-culture-and-history,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007304,"Digital Conversion of Collection Images",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","In the short-term, we have increased the number of usable digital assets by 726 through the digital conversion of slides to digital images. Our original outcome was achieved. Additionally, our goal was to upload a total of 250 objects onto the mmaacollections.omeka.net site. We have fallen short of this goal, with 100 pieces uploaded to date, due to the unforeseen circumstance of our vendor. An additional 30 will be added by the end of October 2017. Although we did not achieve our goal of 250 objects this round, we are set to reach that goal by the end of December 2017 with our current metadata grant received April 2017 (not this grant for digital conversion). Our intermediate goal was to provide museum staff, educators, students, and researchers more access to the collection. At this time, we know that staff, vendors, and researchers are utilizing the website to learn more about objects in the M's permanent collection. We expect the volume of users to this site to continue to increase as the online digital collection grows.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Nancy Apfelbacher, Thomas J. Arneson, Mike Birt, Armando Gutirrez G., Ann M. Heider, Robin Hickman, Thomas Hysell, Bonnie Olsen Kramer, John Larkin, MD, Chris Larson, Adam Lueck, Mike McCormick, Samuel McCullough, Paul C.N. Mellblom, Dave Neal, Diane Pozdolski, Ann Ruhr Pifer, George Reid, Robyne Robinson, Jim Rustad, Dave Thune, KaYing Yang, Dick Zehring",0.24,"Minnesota Museum of American Art","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To convert analog slides of collections images to digital, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mai,Vang,"Minnesota Museum of American Art","141 East 4th Street, Suite 101","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-435-1750,mvang@mmaa.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digital-conversion-collection-images,,,,0
10013517,"Digital Conversion of Cable Arts Consortium Video Collection 1983-1991",2021,9925,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,2500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12425,,"Mark Stanley, James Malec, Ron McCoy",,"Minnesota Media Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,," Minnesota Media Arts converted analog videotapes to digital media for approximately 60 programs compiled and collected by the Cable Arts Consortium between 1993 and 1991. The grant project resulted in the creation of digitized video and audio files from more than a decade of Cable Arts Consortium programming and collecting of arts and culture video programs. These programs were assembled from Minnesota arts and cultural organizations, artists and film & video makers, and are now preserved for historical, educational, and research purposes. The digitized files will be available through the MNMA archive, controlled access to online videos available for researchers, and a finding aid on their website. The finding aid, and its additional content descriptive metadata will be searchable by our potential audience of scholars, students, architects, preservationists, and other interested parties. Because of the digital conversion, this valuable arts and cultural resource will be preserved and available for long-term use. ",2020-10-01,2021-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Stanley,"Minnesota Media Arts","641 Fairview Ave. N, Studio #191","St. Paul",MN,55104,"(612) 801-7355",markstanley@mnmediaarts.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digital-conversion-cable-arts-consortium-video-collection-1983-1991,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012245,"Digitization of 8mm and 16 mm Films, a VHS Tape, and Umatic Video Tapes to Digital Files",2018,9902," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","RCHS hired Astound Video to transfer 205 Umatic tapes, 53 reels of 16 mm film, 12 reels of 8mm film and 1 VHS tape to digital files. Due to the ability to digitize additional media, the cataloging is not complete at this time. However, cataloging is projected to be complete by 1/31/2019, due to a planned internship relationship with St. Catherine's University provision of 20 MLIS students in the upcoming fall semester for processing.",,3122,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13024,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Tom Fabel, Martin Fallon, John Guthmann, Susan Handley, Richard Heydinger, Ken Johnson, Janine Joseph, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Robert Mairs, Jeffry Martin, Kevin McDonough, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Jonathan Morgan, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Chris Taylor, Jerry Woelfel"," ","Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of archival video recordings, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society"," 75 W 5th Street, Suite 323 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-0701"," mollie@rchs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitization-8mm-and-16-mm-films-vhs-tape-and-umatic-video-tapes-digital-files,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012445,"Digitize Everett Kroeger Photographic Collection",2020,7194," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,1850,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9044,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Thomas Fabel. Martin Fallon, Tim Glines, John Guthmann, Richard B. Heydinger, Jr., Kenneth H. Johnson, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Joseph Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Robert Muschewske, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel."," ","Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a St. Paul photographer's collection of photographs and negatives, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.",2019-10-01,2020-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society"," 75 W 5th Street, Suite 323 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-0701"," mollie@rchs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitize-everett-kroeger-photographic-collection,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17762,"Digital Conversion Services for pre-1920 College Newspapers",2012,3868,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,3868,,,,"Gustavus Adolphus College Archives","Private College/University","To provide greater access to the college's pre-1920 newspapers through a digital conversion project.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeff,Jenson,"Gustavus Adolphus College Archives",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digital-conversion-services-pre-1920-college-newspapers,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17579,"Digital conversion and publication of past presentations, outreach, and interviews",2012,4158,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter",," To convert 44 VHS tapes to digital format allowing greater public access. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digital-conversion-and-publication-past-presentations-outreach-and-interviews,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025227,"Digitization and Cataloging of Large Format Photographic Materials",2022,3528,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",3528,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, James Miller, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",0.04,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To digitize part of two collections of large-format prints and negatives, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",,"To digitize part of two collections of large-format prints and negatives, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2022-07-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitization-and-cataloging-large-format-photographic-materials,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025291,"Digitizing Historical Videotape in the Nautilus Music-Theater Archive",2023,9950,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9950,,"Ben Krywosz, Sarah Johnson, James Payne, Tina Meckel, Kathryn Hujda",0.01,"Nautilus Music-Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To digitize a collection of archival videos of the theater's performances and other activities, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",,"To digitize a collection of archival videos of the theater's performances and other activities, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2022-10-01,2023-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bob,Beverage,"Nautilus Music-Theater","Northern Warehouse, 308 E Prince St., #190","St Paul",MN,55101,6128652211,roberage@earthlink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitizing-historical-videotape-nautilus-music-theater-archive,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031333,"Digitizing and Preserving SPNN's Historical Television Programs",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","Because of our delays we have not yet begun to publicize this work, and do not have measurable impact outcomes. We expect to get this done over the summer and begin to see those results.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Wesley Farrow, Meagan Pick, Sarah Reichling, Phasoua Vang, Robin Hickman-Winfield, Aquila Collins, Angie Lynch, Ashley Aram, Simona Zappas, Kyle Marek-Spartz",,"Saint Paul Neighborhood Network","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of videos of the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Brunsberg,"Saint Paul Neighborhood Network","550 Vandalia Street, Suite 170","St. Paul",MN,55114,6512245153,brunsberg@spnn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitizing-and-preserving-spnns-historical-television-programs,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031210,"Digital Reconstruction of Frogtown and Rondo Neighborhood Sites",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,3960,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13960,,"Aki Shibata (Chair), Dantes Ha (Vice Chair), Isabel Nelson (Secretary), Sarah Snapp (Treasurer) Walken Schweigert, Chris Wilbourn, Rosalyn Smaller, Erica Valliant, Holly (Miskitoos) Henning, David Valentine, Anh-Thu Pham",0.142156863,"Victoria Theater Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To pair youth in Frogtown and Rondo with local elders to hear personal histories of growing up the community, and use them to construct digital historic neighborhood landmarks in Minecraft.",2024-04-01,2025-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tyler,Olsen-Highness,"Victoria Theater Arts Center","1430 Concordia, Box 40373","Saint Paul",MN,55104,6517958239,tyler@victoriatheater.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digital-reconstruction-frogtown-and-rondo-neighborhood-sites,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031178,"Digitizing Historical Video Assets in the Nautilus Music-Theater Archive",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,750,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10750,,"Ben Krywosz, Sarah Johnson, James Payne, Tina Meckel, Kathryn Hujda",0.009803922,"Nautilus Music-Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of 190 archival videos of Nautilus Music-Theater's work, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bob,Beverage,"Nautilus Music-Theater","Northern Warehouse, 308 E Prince St., #190","St Paul",MN,55101,6128652211,roberage@earthlink.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitizing-historical-video-assets-nautilus-music-theater-archive,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17228,"Digitization of Historic College Publications",2011,10888,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1739,,,,,,"Macalester College, DeWitt Wallace Library",,"To digitize and make accessible issues of the college's student and community newspapers and catalogs.",,"To digitize and make accessible issues of the college's student and community newspapers and catalogs.",2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ellen,Holt-Werle,,"1600 Grand Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitization-historic-college-publications,,,,
33900,"Digitization of Macalester College Archival Audio Recordings",2015,2910,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",2910,,"Peter W. Ahn, Paul A. Anderson, Anne Crandall Campbell, Jerry Crawford, Ruth Stricker Dayton, David J. Deno, R. Lawrence Dessem, Maura G. Donovan, Steven C. Euller, Timothy D. Hart-Andersen, Michael A. Huber, Patricia Elizabeth ",0.00,"Macalester College","Private College/University","To digitize part of a large collection of archival audio recordings in order to allow the public greater access to this historic resource.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ellen,Holt-Werle,"Macalester College","1600 Grand Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-696-6058,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitization-macalester-college-archival-audio-recordings,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031322,"Digitization of Macalester College Archival Audio Recordings",2023,5140,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","Target impacts were achieved in a spectacular fashion. Many of the reels have been utilized by various classes, students, patrons, and alum for projects and personal research. The information on them has contributed to both last year's (2023) college reunion and are being drawn from for the 2024 college reunion as well as the sesquicentennial of the college this summer. The information contained upon them has also aided the archives in expanding its knowledge base while helping to shape where to next focus digitization efforts. These results were achieved through outreach and implementation during classes, research instruction, and reference requests.",,341,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5481,,"Carrie Norbin Killoran, Rebecca B. Van Dyck, Robin Jackson Colman, D. Christian Koch, Sandra R. Ortiz, Carrie Norbin Killoran, Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, Jennifer Brahm, Karen J. Brasel, Theodore D. Clement, Robin Jackson Colman, Jerry Crawford, Michael J. Davis, Mihir Desai, Edward Deutschlander, Edward Donkor, Broderick C. Grubb, Timothy D. Hart-Andersen, Patricia Elizabeth (Liz) Hume, Aukse Jurkute, D. Christian (Chris) Koch, Mark G. Leonard, Seth J. Levine, Sonny Lulla, Alice Mortenson, Paul L. H. Olson, Sandra R. Ortiz, Amy Pahl, Gloria Perez, Sara L. Peterson, Suzanne M. Rivera, Paul J. Strand, Greg Thompson, Rebecca B. Van Dyck, Annette Mortinson Whaley",,"Macalester College","Private College/University",,,"To digitize a collection of archival convocation and commencement audio recordings, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Esh,"Macalester College","1600 Grand Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 696-6000",johnclaudeesh@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/digitization-macalester-college-archival-audio-recordings-0,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031243,"Dinkytown Odyssey Documentary Research & Development",2024,18200,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,7450,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",25650,,"Kathleen Reilly, Kristen Eide-Tollefson, Ardes Johnson, Robert Zeller, Barbara Camm, Bill Huntzicker,Erich Wunderlich, Elizabeth Goodman, Russell Belk",,"Preserve Historic Dinkytown","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of Dinkytown in Minneapolis, in preparation for a future documentary film.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristen,Eide-Tollefson,"Preserve Historic Dinkytown","c/o The Bookhouse, 1316 4th St SE, #201",Minneapolis,MN,55414,7153170228,preserve.dinkytown@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dinkytown-odyssey-documentary-research-development,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17609,"Discover Dakota Culture and Heritage: Educational Series",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Blue Earth County Historical Society",," To prepare an educational series honoring the Dakota People during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Sesquicentennial. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/discover-dakota-culture-and-heritage-educational-series,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
34107,"Diversity Outreach",2016,131031,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","MNHS staff attended 7 community events and had a table and visual presence to raise awareness of the organization. In addition, DICE staff hosted 6 sponsored events for community based organizations at the Minnesota History Center.",,,,,131031,15077,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",1.30,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","MNHS is working to engage Twin Cities youth in programming in order to increase their interest in history and the Minnesota Historical Society. MNHS promotes and recruits diverse students for programs that engage them in understanding how public organizations present historical narratives. One of these programs is the American Indian Museum Fellowship program (above). The funds also provide logistical support for diversity outreach efforts, which includes having tables at events and community engagement activities. Events that had an MNHS presence due to this funding include Juneteenth in North Minneapolis; J4 Soccer Tournament in St. Paul's Como Park; La Familia event at St. Paul's Neighborhood House Community Center; Twin Cities Black Film Festival; Cinco De Mayo in St. Paul's West Side; Hmong American Day on St. Paul's Harriet Island; and Twin Cities Pride in downtown Minneapolis. In addition, funds supported cosponsored events at the Minnesota History Center. We also hosted events for the Minneapolis Branch of the NAACP, Youthprise, and Pan-Asian Voice for Equity.",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/diversity-outreach-2,,,,
10011394,"DNR WMA and SNA Acquisition, Phase XI",2020,2519000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 2(a)","$2,519,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire in fee and restore and enhance lands for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to acquire lands in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Acres of habitat acquired that support nesting and migratory habitat and upland birds and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented..Key core parcels are protected for fish, game and other wildlife - Acres of prairie acquired. Acres of habitat acquired that support upland gamebirds, migratory waterfowl, big-game, and unique Minnesota species (e.g. endangered, threatened, and special concern species and Species in Greatest Conservation Need). Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented..",,,,,2486600,32400,,1.115,DNR,"State Government","Acquire approximately 400 acres of high priority habitat for designation as Wildlife Management Area (Prairie Planning Section) or Scientific and Natural Area (Prairie, and Forest/Prairie Planning Sections) emphasizing Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan implementation and coordination with partners. All lands will be open for public hunting and fishing (a limited number of SNA’s are proposed for limited hunting for instance archery only or hunting but no trapping). ","Approximately 400 acres of wildlife habitat will be protected through fee title acquisition and development as Wildlife Management Areas or Scientific & Natural Areas. While no match is indicated in this proposal, Outdoor Heritage appropriations to DNR for WMA and SNA acquisitions have been matched by donations, Reinvest in Minnesota Critical Habitat Match, and Surcharge (a $6.50 surcharge on small game license sales to be used in part for land acquisition) at approximately 20%.Wildlife Management Areas. WMAs protect lands and waters which have a high potential for wildlife production and develop and manage these lands and waters for public hunting, fishing and trapping, and for other compatible outdoor recreational uses such as wildlife watching and hiking. While highly successful, the current WMA system does not meet all present and future needs for wildlife habitat, wildlife population management, hunter access, and wildlife related recreation. This is notably true in the Prairie Ecological planning section where public ownership in many counties is 2 percent or less. DNR Section of Wildlife uses a GIS-based tool to identify the highest priority tracts for potential WMA acquisitions. This quantitative approach scores and ranks acquisition proposals based on a set of weighted criteria and creates a standardized method for evaluating proposed acquisitions on a statewide level.Criteria and weights are periodically reviewed and adapted to changing conditions and priorities. This ensures that funds are used to acquire available lands consistent with the statutory purpose of WMAs. The WMA acquisition program is guided by the 2002 Citizens' Committee report developed with a diverse group of eleven major stakeholder groups. Potential acquisition opportunities from willing sellers are coordinated with stakeholders and partners to eliminate duplication and identify concerns and support. Coordinating with partners has been successful to ensure we are working cooperatively and on priority parcels. Scientific & Natural Areas. The SNA Program will increase public hunting and fishing opportunities while protecting sites with outstanding natural values. Protection is targeted at high priority areas identified in the SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan with emphasis on prairie core areas identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. A quantitative system scores and ranks acquisition proposals based on a weighted set of six criteria. Priority is given to sites of high and outstanding biodiversity significance by the Minnesota Biological Survey, high quality native plant communities and habitat for endangered and threatened species. Larger parcels which adjoin other conservation lands, improve habitat management, are under imminent threat and are partially donated are also rated highly.Properties acquired through this appropriation require County Board of Commissioners’ written approval in the county of acquisition, will be designated as WMA or SNA through a Commissioner's Designation Order, brought up to minimum DNR standards, and listed on the DNR website. Basic site improvements will include boundary and LSOHC acknowledgement signs and may include any necessary site cleanup and restoration of agricultural fields and minimal parking area development.",,2019-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Johnson,"MN Dept. of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5248",jay.johnson@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Murray, Norman, Pipestone, Polk, Stearns, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-wma-and-sna-acquisition-phase-xi,,,,
10019617,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement - Phase 4",2022,2790000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(k)","$2,790,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in degraded streams and aquatic management areas and to facilitate fish passage. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Kingsbury Creek project, we will evaluate instream habitat as well as brook trout populations to assess success. For the Grindstone Dam project, we will use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community and compare to pre-project data. Rivers and streams provide corridors of habitat including intact areas of forest cover in the east and large wetland/upland complexes in the west - Both MNDNR and PCA conduct periodic surveys of the Otter Tail River watershed. For the Otter Tail Lakes Dams project, we will compare warmwater fish communities before and after project completion. We will also compare catch rates for critical species before and after project completion as indicators of population density changes. Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Beven's Creek dam project, we will use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community, and compare with pre-project data. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - We will evaluate instream and riparian habitat measures to evaluate the success of the North Branch Whitewater River restoration. Changes in fish populations will also be evaluated. The Whiskey Creek channel restoration project in this region will improve in-channel and riparian habitat. We will use metrics that evaluate instream and floodplain habitat to assess our success",,,929600,"NRCS, EPA, BWSR and Carver County WMO",2777800,12200,,,DNR,"State Government","Diverse habitat is critical to sustaining quality fish populations in lakes and rivers. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) will complete six fish passage projects to restore habitat connectivity for fish and other aquatic life, and restore reaches of four different rivers, creating 24.4 miles of diverse aquatic habitat. Though the actual footprint of fish passage projects is relatively small, these projects will reconnect over 27,000 acres of lake and river habitat. Stream projects were selected from a statewide list, prioritized by factors such as ecological benefit, scale of impact, urgency of completion, and local support.","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) annually updates a statewide list of stream habitat projects. Project submittals come both from MNDNR staff and from partner organizations. Projects are prioritized based on scale-of-impact, urgency, local support, and critical habitat for rare species. Based on this list, MNDNR and our partners are proposing six fish passage projects and four channel restorations, leveraging a confirmed $3,225,000 and an additional $980,000 requested from other sources. Access to diverse habitats is critical for fish and other aquatic organisms to complete various life stages. The habitats they use at different life stages may all vary widely. These habitats can be fairly unique, such as high-gradient riffles favored by many spawning fish, and may be miles apart. When dams or other obstructions prevent aquatic life from reaching ideal habitat, they are forced to use less optimal locations that can reduce their success. In some cases this leads to the complete loss of sensitive species upstream of a barrier. Research by MNDNR River Ecologist Luther Aadland found that on average, species richness declined by 37% upstream of near complete barriers to fish passage. Subsequent removal of 11 barriers in this study resulted in upstream recolonization of an average of 66% of the species that had been absent. Modifying or removing the barriers through our two proposed fish passage projects would have a total footprint of 6 acres, but create upstream access to over 27,000 acres of lake and river habitat. This will benefit fish such as Walleye and Brook Trout present in these rivers, as well as five mussel species classified as threatened or special concern. Restoring connectivity also expands fishing opportunities by acting as a conduit for recolonization should something catastrophic such as drought happen in one portion of a watershed. Streams naturally form habitat through the meandering of the river. Deeper, slower habitat is created by scour into the bed of the river around the outside of bends, while faster water and a rockier bottom is found in the straight sections in between. Wood, overhanging vegetation, and boulders serve as cover and current breaks for fish. In degraded sections of river, these natural processes are disrupted. Some reaches have been artificially straightened, preventing the meandering that forms diverse habitat. In other places, streams have become surrounded by tall banks that prevent high flows from spilling out onto a floodplain. When floods are trapped within the stream channel, the river erodes the banks. This not only mobilizes tons of sediment that degrades downstream habitat, but results in a wide, shallow channel during low-flow periods that is avoided by adult fish. Channel restoration projects will utilize reference locations with high-quality habitat to improve habitat. Working with partners, we will restore 24.4 miles of habitat on four streams.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamison,Wendel,"Minnesota DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",jamison.wendel@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carver, Clay, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-4,,,,
10019618,"DNR Forest Enhancement",2022,1338000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(d)","$1,338,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance wildlife habitat in the northern forest region on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, aquatic management areas, and state forests. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - The DNR and partner agencies conduct a number of wildlife surveys, including moose, deer, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, woodcock, and songbird surveys. Protected, restored, and enhanced aspen parklands and riparian areas - A number of species are tied to brushland and young aspen forests in these region, including moose, elk, golden-winged warblers, and sharp-tailed grouse. Ongoing surveys and research on these species will allow the DNR to track local and regional responses to these and related efforts. A forest land base that contributes to the habitat picture - These efforts will help manage forests in this region to benefit a range of wildlife species, both game and non-game. Ongoing surveys, especially among songbirds, will track long-term changes in bird populations in this region. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - The non-game program is very active in this region with projects assessing timber rattlesnake and other wildlife populations. And there are the same ongoing wildlife surveys as in the other regions of the state",,,,,1311200,26800,,0.41,DNR,"State Government","Minnesota's iconic northern forests, wetlands, and brushland habitats require management beyond basic forestry practices or at smaller scales than commercial operations work. Other enhancements, such as brushland shearing or mowing have low commercial value but high wildlife value. These additional habitat enhancements improve the quality of the forests for both wildlife and outdoor recreation. DNR's Conservation Agenda, Wildlife Action, Forest Action, SNA Strategic Land Protection and SFRMP Plans, will guide habitat enhancements in this proposal to see that all activities meet these objectives.","Northern Minnesota's forest habitats include pines, maple and basswood, aspen, oak forests and savannas, as well as different age classes of forests. The region also includes rivers, lakes, sedge meadows, bogs, and brushland. Each of these habitats are home to a wide array with game and non-game species, and multiple Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). They provide outdoor recreation, timber products, and support local communities. They also clean and absorb water and sequester carbon. However, these forests face increasing stress from invasive species, climate change, forest loss, and fragmentation. While forest harvest is an important tool in management of our forests, we can do additional or different enhancements to maximize the diversity and productivity of these habitats for both wildlife and people. For example, timber harvest can create a wildlife opening. However other management such as periodic mowing is needed to maintain he opening. We will accomplish strategic and targeted enhancements through contractors to conduct activities which support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats. Activities may include 1) invasive species control, 2) firebreak development and maintenance as well as prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests, brushlands and wetlands, 3) maintaining wildlife openings 4) tree removal, girdling, brush mowing/shearing, 5) infrastructure for conservation grazing in openland and brushland habitats, 6) tree release, such as enhancing oak management for mast production, 7) forest regeneration site prep, 8) seed and acorn collection followed by broadcasting and/or drilling of seed, and 8) tree planting and protection to reforest and restore habitats, add conifer to the landscape, provide thermal cover, diversify forests, and address ash stand management. Forest managers in Minnesota regularly work across agencies and NGOs to take a landscape view of forests. For instance, there is currently an NRCS RCPP (Regional Conservation Partnership Program) that promotes young forests for golden-winged warblers and other species that use these habitats. The people involved with this program regularly talk to DNR staff and those working for other agencies in northern Minnesota to coordinate efforts. This request seeks funding to enhance over 4,800 acres of habitat on public lands open to hunting, primarily but not limited to, WMA, AMA, SNA and State Forest. Strategic and targeted work will be accomplished through the added capacity of contractors hired to conduct activities that support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55055,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena, Winona","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-forest-enhancement,,,,
10019619,"DNR Grassland Phase XIII",2022,3534000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(l)","$3,534,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, in aquatic management areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will primarily be done through studies conducted by the DNR's Ecological and Water Resources Division of key indicator species such as timber rattlesnakes. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period",,,,,3448800,85200,,1.5,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands continue to be the most threatened habitat in the state. This programmatic request will build on the DNR's history of enhancing and restoring grasslands, embedded wetlands, and oak savannas to increase wildlife populations. The Prairie Plan, Pheasant Plan, and Wildlife Action Plan will guide our efforts to ensure we are operating in a strategic and targeted manner. This proposal will enhance and restore grasslands on parcels that are permanently protected and most open to public hunting, including DNR WMAs, SNAs, AMAs, Native Prairie Bank (NPB) easements, State Forests, as well as federal WPAs and NWRs.","In many farmland counties less than five percent of the area is in public wildlife lands, often much less. We continue to lose about 200 acres of native prairie per year. While Minnesota does have acres enrolled in CRP as well as state programs such as RIM and CREP, there is still very little grassland left in many counties of the state. As such, we need to make sure the remaining grasslands, especially those open to public recreation are as diverse and productive as possible. These lands provide wildlife habitat as well as Wildlife and pollinator populations are a fraction of what they were even a decade ago. Water quality, especially nitrate contamination, is a human health and wildlife issue. Restoring and enhancing grasslands are one of the most effective ways to improve all of these issues. Grassland and wetland restoration and enhancement, carefully guided by planning, is one of the best ways to address many of these issues. This programmatic request seeks funding to enhance grassland habitat on permanently protected grasslands and prairies, most of which are open to public hunting. Without periodic management to simulate historical disturbance patterns, grassland lose diversity and productivity. Invasive species may increase and woody vegetation will encroach into the grasslands, changing their very character and the species that inhabit the area. The activities listed in this proposal will use BMPs for grassland enhancement and diverse local ecotype seed mixes for restoration. This request is part of larger efforts among the grassland community. For instance, in July 2020, multiple partners worked together to submit a SAFE (State Acre For wildlife Enhancement) to FSA to boost CRP acres in Minnesota.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Murray, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Sherburne, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-phase-xiii,,,,
10019620,"DNR Roving Crews",2022,4500000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(r )","$4,500,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat on permanently protected lands statewide using the roving crew program of the Department of Natural Resources. A list of restoration and enhancement projects must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as moose, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period. They recently published the first results of this project",,,,,4255500,244500,,34,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands and wetlands in western Minnesota continues to be the most threatened habitat in the state. At the same time, the DNR continues to work to make the state's forests more productive for wildlife, timber, and other compatible uses. This request will realign and streamline previous funding requests by placing all DNR Roving Crews under a single proposal and appropriation. This proposal will enhance wildlife habitat on permanently protected lands, most of which are open to public hunting. These include DNR WMAs, SNAs, AMAs, NPB easements, State and National Forests, as well as WPAs and NWRs","Roving Crews are fully equipped to conduct a range of habitat projects. The staff on these crews are solely dedicated to habitat enhancement and restoration. They do not work on infrastructure or non-habitat projects. In the prairies and western prairie pothole wetlands, they focus on prescribed burns, tree removal, grassland restorations, removal of old fencing, installing fenceposts for conservation grazing. In wetlands the focus is on wild rice collection and seeding, water control structure repair, wetland restorations with earth moving equipment, invasive species control, cattail spraying, and sediment removal. Forest projects include prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests and brushlands; tree seeding, planting, protection, and/or release of species such as oak and winter cover such as conifer; mowing and shearing of brushlands; maintenance of wildlife openings; and control of invasive species. While forest harvest is a valuable tool for many types of forest habitat enhancement, there are some habitat enhancements that harvests don't do or enhancements that can be done post-harvest to quickly improve habitat quality for wildlife. This can be especially true for practices such as shearing brushlands, where there isn't a strong economic incentive but numerous species of wildlife require these habitats for all or some stages of life. Prescribed fire can be used more to stimulate oak/acorn production for wildlife and improve pine forests as well as set back invasives. Making these habitat productive and diverse benefits wildlife as well as benefits native pollinators and commercial beekeepers. Enhancing all of these habitats maximizes the ecosystem services these habitats provide such as nitrate filtration, floodwater capture, and groundwater recharge, all in addition to the wildlife benefits. In the farmland region, we continue to lose ground on wetlands and grasslands. Therefore, its critical that the remaining public and protected habitats are in as high a quality as possible to both produce resident wildlife, such as pheasants, and be attractive to migratory wildlife, waterfowl that breed to our north. This proposal will fund the three existing 8 person grassland/wetland Roving Crews located east of Crookston (DNR Region 1), Lac Qui Parle (Region 4), and Rosemount (Region 3). This will also fund the newly established (ML19/FY20 appropriation) 6 person crew south of Fergus Falls and northeast forest crew (ML20/FY21 appropriation). We estimate that on a good to average year the crews will enhance over 28,000 acres of habitat annually across the state.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55055,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Kandiyohi, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Redwood, Roseau, Stearns, Washington","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-roving-crews,,,,
10027638,"DNR Grasslands - Phase IX",2018,3950000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(i)","$3,950,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, Native Prairie Bank land, bluff prairies on State Forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service waterfowl production area and refuge lands. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Prairie habitats once covered one-third of the state but presently less than 2% remain. Native prairie, other grasslands that provides habitat for wildlife, and wetlands are key components of functional prairie landscapes that have the capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. While these appropriation only added 2,085 acres of grassland acres to the state through restoration, these funds enhanced a much larger area. Put in another fashion, we restored and enhanced 69.5 square miles with these funds. That's an area 8.3 by 8.3 miles in area. None of this work was targeted at a specific species of wildlife. We used that approach that diverse productive habitats benefit a wide variety of both game and non-game wildlife species as well as any threatened or endangered species. In our restorations, we use very diverse seed mixes. This is obviously beneficial for pollinators. However, all those insects also create a food base for a large number of wildlife species. The structural diversity all those plant species create in the habitat allow every species to find an ideal niche in the grass as well as accomodates different life history stages of wildlife.","A total of 40,539 acres were affected: 1,191 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 39,348 in Enhance.",,,3586000,190400,,7.5,DNR,"State Government","We restored and enhanced a total of 40,539 grassland acres with 446 activities on Wildlife Management Areas, Scientific and Natural Areas, Native Prairie Bank easements, Waterfowl Production Areas, and National Wildlife Refuges.","We select projects using a number of criteria and reviews to make sure the DNR and our federal partners, the USFWS, were spending these funds in the best and most productive ways. We can summarize our results in the following table. Brome conversion 76 Interseeding 51 Grassland restoration 1,191 Prescribed Fire 36,079 Herbaceous Invasive Control 1,503 Goat Browsing - woody removal281 Woody Removal 1,358 TOTAL 40,539 This appropriation involved the Southeast Roving Crews. These Crews allow the DNR to be very flexible. While they have a list of projects to work on, they can also respond fairly quickly if there's an enhancement opportunity shows up. For instance, a short dry period in a part of the state may allow them to conduct a late summer prescribed fire which was not in any of the original work plans. Roving Crews have begun experimenting with different burn seasons. The DNR will be hosting a workshop later this fall to discuss the science and management behind seasonal burns so that all staff and partners can continue to learn new applications for old tools. This appropriation included a partnership with the USFWS. They were able to bring in 'detailers', federal crews from outside MN to dramatically enhance their capacity and ability to enhance wildlife habitat on WPAs and Refuges. The final acres reported here are reduced from our recent Status Updates. In further conversations with the USFWS, we calculated the number of detailers, number of in-state fire staff, and pro-rated the acres to account for this ratio. We were also able to experiment with goat browsing in the SE to control buckthorn. SNA staff will monitor these sites over the coming years. This may provide a way to reduce chemical use and integrate some new and emerging agricultural practices, goats, into habitat management for the benefit of wildlife and the agricultural economy. The DNR has traditionally focused on game species such as pheasants. However, there is more and more interest in pollinators and biodiversity. Fortunately, just about every study out there shows that management and restoration for pollinators and songbirds often creates the best habitat for game species. Diverse, healthy, productive habitat is good for a wide range of species. These projects can also increase the amount of carbon absorbed and stored by the plants and soils on these sites. As we continue to use these funds, costs for projects will probably increase. In the early years of these funds, we completed a number of simpler or easier projects, the low-hanging fruit. Now we are left with the larger and more challenging projects. In our budget table, we prorated our budget for individual projects by the acres accomplished. Staff funding was combined into one value. Identifying funding for each position would be an accounting challenge.",,2017-07-01,2022-11-04,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grasslands-phase-ix,,,,
10017805,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement - Phase 3",2021,3790000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(j)","$3,790,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in degraded streams and aquatic management areas and to facilitate fish passage. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Hockamin Creek project, brook trout catch rates will be compared before and after project completion to evaluate the success of restoring fish passage upstream of these barriers. Rivers and streams provide corridors of habitat including intact areas of forest cover in the east and large wetland/upland complexes in the west - Both MNDNR and PCA conduct periodic surveys of the Pelican River. For the Pelican Rapids Dam project, we will compare warmwater fish communities before and after project completion. We will also compare catch rates for critical species before and after project completion as indicators of population density changes. Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected",,,463400,"Sustain Our Great Lakes grant and Buffalo Red River Watershed District",3722100,67900,,3.6,DNR,"State Government","Diverse habitat is critical to sustaining quality fish populations in lakes and rivers. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) will complete two fish passage projects to restore habitat connectivity for fish and other aquatic life, and restore reaches of two different rivers, creating 1.8 miles of diverse aquatic habitat. Though the actual footprint of fish passage projects is relatively small, these projects will reconnect over 600 acres of lake and river habitat. Stream projects were selected from a statewide list, prioritized by factors such as ecological benefit, scale of impact, urgency of completion, and local support.","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) annually updates a statewide list of stream habitat projects. Project submittals come both from MNDNR staff and from partner organizations. Projects are prioritized based on scale-of-impact, urgency, local support, and critical habitat for rare species. Based on this list, MNDNR and our partners are proposing two fish passage projects and two channel restorations, leveraging a confirmed $463,400 and an additional $1,000,000 requested from other sources. Access to diverse habitats is critical for fish and other aquatic organisms to complete various life stages. The habitats they use at different life stages may all vary widely. These habitats can be fairly unique, such as high-gradient riffles favored by many spawning fish, and may be miles apart. When dams or other obstructions prevent aquatic life from reaching ideal habitat, they are forced to use less optimal locations that can reduce their success. In some cases this leads to the complete loss of sensitive species upstream of a barrier. Modifying or removing the barriers through our two proposed fish passage projects would have a total footprint of 2 acres, but create upstream access to over 600 acres of lake and river habitat. This will benefit fish such as walleye and brook trout present in these rivers, as well as five mussel species classified as threatened or special concern. Streams naturally form habitat through the meandering of the river. Deeper, slower habitat is created by scour into the bed of the river around the outside of bends, while faster water and a rockier bottom is found in the straight sections in between. Wood, overhanging vegetation, and boulders serve as cover and current breaks for fish. In degraded sections of river, these natural processes are disrupted. Some reaches have been artificially straightened, preventing the meandering that forms diverse habitat. In other places, streams have become surrounded by tall banks that prevent high flows from spilling out onto a floodplain. When floods are trapped within the stream channel, the river erodes the banks. This not only mobilizes tons of sediment that degrades downstream habitat, but results in a wide, shallow channel during low-flow periods that is avoided by adult fish. Channel restoration projects will utilize reference locations with high-quality habitat to improve habitat. Working with partners, we will restore 1.8 miles of habitat on two streams. Department resources for stream habitat work falls far short of the need; funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) has been critical to an acceleration of stream habitat work by the department and partners such as Trout Unlimited, as well as smaller groups such as lake associations. We propose to continue funding for one stream habitat coordinator and two stream habitat specialist positions to enable this increased effort. They provide technical assistance and oversight on Legacy-funded projects by MNDNR and partners, improve efficiency of coordination by providing single points of contact, and enhance outcomes of aquatic habitat projects through technical guidance.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamison,Wendel,"Minnesota DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",jamison.wendel@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clay, Lake, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Otter Tail","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-3,,,,
10017806,"DNR Forest Habitat Enhancement",2021,1773000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 3(d)","$1,773,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance wildlife habitat in the northern forest region in wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, aquatic management areas, and state forests. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Northern Minnesota forests will be enhanced to provide biologically diverse wildlife habitat for both desirable game species and endangered, threatened, special concern, and species of greatest conservation need, providing multiple conservation benefits in the face of climate change, invasive species, and other major stressors, and increased satisfaction from hunters and other recreational users. Wildlife populations and hunter satisfaction will be monitored",,,6500,"Ruffed Grouse Society",1683900,89100,,4,DNR,"State Government","Minnesota's iconic northern forest habitats, along with their interlaced wetlands and brushlands, are in need of management for the future due to stressors such as invasive species and climate change. This request will enhance and restore up to 3,250 acres of habitat in the Northern Forest Region on WMAs, AMAs, State Forests, and SNAs to increase forest health and resilience, and ultimately wildlife populations, through activities of a roving crew over three years. DNR's conservation Agenda, and Wildlife Action, Forest Action, SNA Strategic Land Protection and SFRMP Plans, will guide operations to ensure strategic, targeted work.","Northern Minnesota's forest habitats include towering pines, dense aspen, spruce bogs, and oak with broad arching branches, with rivers, lakes, sedge meadows, and brushlands intermixed. These habitats are home to a wide array of wildlife, including species in greatest conservation need such as moose, sharp-tailed grouse, American woodcock, and the black-throated blue warbler. They also provide clean water, outdoor recreation and products, sequester carbon, and support local communities. However, our forests face increasing stress from invasive species, climate change, lack of management, conversion, and fragmentation. If we are to address these stressors, and sustain the health of forest habitats on state lands which DNR is entrusted to steward for Minnesota citizens and the multiple benefits they provide, we must begin now to support management activities that are above and beyond normal timber harvest. For example, timber harvest can create a wildlife opening, however other management such as periodic mowing is needed to maintain it. This request seeks funding to enhance and restore up to 3,250 acres of habitat over three years on WMAs, AMAs, State Forests, and SNAs in the Northern Forest Region. Strategic and targeted work will be accomplished through the added capacity of a roving habitat crew modeled after the successful crews in the remainder of Minnesota. The crew will conduct activities which support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats, allowing the habitats to better withstand stressors, and address the need to complete small or unique projects for which vendors are lacking. Activities may include invasive species control; firebreak development and maintenance, and prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests, brushlands and wetlands which have lacked management; wildlife opening maintenance; tree removal, girdling, brush mowing/shearing, and support of conservation grazing in openland and brushland habitats; tree planting and protection to reforest and restore habitats, add conifer to the landscape, provide thermal cover, diversify forests, and address ash stand management; tree release, such as enhancing oak management for mast production; forest regeneration site prep; seed and acorn collection; restoration site prep; broadcasting and drilling of seed; stream bank stabilization; ditch closure; and dike removal to enhance forest wetlands. A majority of the projects will occur on State Forests and WMAs which are all open to public access for a wide range of outdoor recreational activities including hunting. Enhancement and restoration activities will be guided by DNR's Conservation Agenda, Wildlife Action Plan, Forest Action Plan, SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan, and Section Forest Resource Management Plans. A DNR team of Fish and Wildlife, Forestry, and Ecological and Water Resources staff will request projects that meet plan and program priorities from state land managers, prioritize and select projects, develop a schedule, annually evaluate accomplishments and the budget, adapt, and seek additional projects as needed. The Ruffed Grouse Society will provide financial support of $6,500 over the three year period. ",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20 ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, St. Louis, St. Louis","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-forest-habitat-enhancement,,,,
10017807,"DNR Grassland Phase XII",2021,4432000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(l)","$4,432,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, in aquatic management areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will primarily be done through studies conducted by the DNR's Ecological and Water Resources Division of key indicator species such as timber rattlesnakes. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period",,,,,4241300,190700,,7.22,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands continue to be the most threatened habitat in the state. This programmatic request will build on the DNR's history of enhancing and restoring grasslands, embedded wetlands, and savannas to increase wildlife populations. The Prairie Plan, Pheasant Plan, and Wildlife Action Plan will guide our efforts and ensure we are operating in a strategic and targeted manner. This proposal will enhance and restore grasslands on parcels that are permanently protected and most open to public hunting. These include DNR WMAs, SNAs, AMAs, Native Prairie Bank (NPB) easements, State Forests, as well as federal WPAs and NWRs.","In many farmland counties less than five percent of the area is in public wildlife lands, often much less. Since 2007, Minnesota has lost nearly a million acres of CRP. Last fall, another 203,000 acres expired from the program. Under the new Farm Bill, it's unclear how many of those lost habitat acres the state will recover. Wildlife and pollinator populations are a fraction of what they were even a decade ago. Water quality, especially nitrate contamination, is a human health and wildlife issue. Restoring and enhancing grasslands are one of the most effective ways to improve all of these issues. Because of the losses of grassland and wetland habitat across western Minnesota both historically and in recent years, it is that much more important that the public grasslands in Minnesota are as productive as possible for wildlife and pollinators. This programmatic request seeks funding to enhance grassland habitat on permanently protected grasslands and prairies, most of which are open to public hunting. Without periodic management to simulate historical disturbance patterns, grassland lose diversity and productivity. Invasive species may increase and woody vegetation will encroach into the grasslands, changing their very character and the species that inhabit the area. The activities listed in this proposal will use BMPs for grassland enhancement and diverse local ecotype seed mixes for restoration. Contract work for prescribed fire, woody species removal, invasive species control, grassland restoration, and other enhancement efforts. WMA Habitat Enhancement and restoration (9,5000 acres) over five years ? $2,409,400 Continuing funding for DNR Region 3 (Southeast) Rover Crew (35600 acres) over five years - $1,213,700 This request will restore and enhance native prairies on SNAs and Native Prairie Bank (NPB) easements as described above for WMAs. SNA/NPB Enhancement and restoration (800 acres) over five years? $812,300",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Roseau, Scott, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Wilkin","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-phase-xii,,,,
10031475,"DNR County Groundwater Atlas",2025,3200000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$3,200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue producing county groundwater atlases to inform management of surface water and groundwater resources for drinking and other purposes. This appropriation is for Part B, to characterize the potential water yields of aquifers and aquifers' sensitivity to contamination.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,16.6,"MN DNR","State Government","This project supports continuing development of County Groundwater Atlases for approximately three years. The goal is to provide this valuable water and resource management information infrastructure to every county.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Vanessa,Baratta-Person,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5685",vanessa.baratta@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-county-groundwater-atlas-1,,,,
20692,"DNR Aquatic Habitat - Phase V",2014,5250000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$5,250,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee for aquatic management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, and to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed land acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species. High priority riparian lands, forestlands, and savannas are protected from parcelization and fragmentation. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat. Stream to bluff habitat restoration and enhancement will keep water on the land to slow runoff and degradation of aquatic habitat. Improved aquatic habitat indicators. Improved condition of habitat on public lands. ",,2502900,"CPL (city of Barnesville), US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, City of Oronoco, Olmsted County, DNR Dam Safety bonding money ",5249800,192600,,7.5,DNR,"State Government","DNR completed nine stream habitat projects with this appropriation. Four fish passage projects opened up access to 180 miles of river and 13,521 acres of lake and wetland habitat. We enhanced habitat on 39 Aquatic Management Areas, totalling 1440 acres, through the efforts of four positions funded by this appropriation. It also funded two stream habitat positions that oversaw the completion of 23 DNR projects and over 50 partner-lead projects funded by various OHF sources. ",,"Stream projects were chosen based on the DNR's Stream Habitat Priority List, where projects are ranked based on a number of criteria surrounding support and outcomes. This appropriation funded nine stream projects, several of which involved external partners. Individual project details are listed below. - Solid Bottom Creek: This project addressed a steep, eroding stream bank along 500 feet of a designated trout stream.  The stream bank was a primary source of sedimentation within the stream, and likely contributed to a delta that is forming at the outlet of the stream in Elbow Lake.  Construction was completed in the spring of 2016, relocating the stream away from the tall eroding bank, stabilizing the toe of that bank by installing toe-wood structures, and enhancing pool habitat for trout that are stocked into the stream. - Whisky Creek: OHF funding from DNR was combined with a CPL grant to the City of Barnesville to fund the project.  Bids for the work came in under projected costs, which allowed the City to also remove another dam within city limits on Whisky Creek that was underneath a railroad bridge.  Work has been completed in 2015 on the modification of the dam at Blue Eagle Lake and the removal of the dam underneath the railroad bridge. This project restored fish passage to 31 miles of upstream habitat. -Minnesota River at Granite Falls: Construction of a riffle in the Minnesota River at Granite Falls was completed in December 2017. The project modified the remnants of an old dam made of rock into a riffle, enhancing spawning habitat that will be used by numerous fish species including lake sturgeon, walleye, and sauger. -Red Sand Lake outlet: The outlet structure on Red Sand Lake was modified to allow fish passage, with construction completed in June of 2018. The former drop structure within a culvert was replaced by a larger culvert with an arch-rapids upstream and downstream, and with natural substrate within the culvert. Fish passage between White Sand Lake, which lies downstream, Red Sand Lake, and wetlands in between will benefit Red Sand Lake, especially in the occasional year that it experiences a partial fish-kill due to low oxygen conditions. -South Branch Root River: This project was funded by the ML2013 and ML2014 DNR Aquatic Habitat appropriation. A 450 foot reach of the river was experiencing severe erosion, with the streambank losing over 10 feet per year. A riffle was constructed at the upstream end of the reach to direct flow, and a bankfull bench was constructed along the eroding bank using toe wood to enhance stability and fish habitat. The bench was vegetated with a native seed mix and willow live stakes. Construction was completed in August of 2018, with ML2013 funds only used for work completed prior to July 1, 2018. -Turtle River: DNR partnered with the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Beltrami County to replaced an undersized culvert that blocked fish passage. The project opened up 13,000 acres of lake and wetland habitat and 30 miles of river that was formerly inaccessible to fish downstream of the project. -Mississippi River at Weaver Bottoms: Former deepwater habitat in Goose Lake, a former floodplain lake on the Mississippi River had been filled with silt over several decades. This project dredged 9 acres back into deepwater habitat, and was completed in the fall of 2017. Dredge spoils from project excavation were stockpiled on land for drying and eventual spreading and revegetation on private land. The deepwater habitat is becoming rare on the river due to sedimentation, and is critical for over-wintering habitat for bluegill, crappies, and other fish species. This project was split between the ML2012 and ML2013 DNR Aquatic Habitat appropriations, and accomplished acres split proportional to the total cost contributed by each. -Middle Fork Zumbro River/Lake Shady: This appropriation funded a portion (along with the DNR's ML2013 Aquatic Habitat) of the restoration of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River through a former impoundment known as Lake Shady. The dam had washed out in a 2011 flood, leaving behind an eroding mud flat that threatened to harm downstream reaches as it eroded, and contained poor habitat in the channels that had cut through the mud. The former dam site's grade was stabilized by creating a rapids of stable rock material, and within the former reservoir new stream channels with appropriate dimensions were constructed. Habitat in the new channels was restored to include woody material as well as rocky riffles. Re-vegetation of the surrounding reservoir sediments with native plant species will provide quality riparian and upland habitat as well. The project was completed in partnership with Olmsted County ($125,736), the city of Oronco ($83,824) and DNR Dam Safety bonding funds ($1,000,000) all contributing funding. An additional $236,540 of in-kind staff time was contributed by Olmsted County.  In addition to the 147 acres of habitat restored, the project opened up access to 119 miles of stream. Accomplished acres are split between the two OHF appropriations proportional to funds contributed. -Middle Branch Whitewater River: Construction began on this project in September of 2016. At that time, the new channel and floodplain were shaped prior to the end of the construction season. However, this project has run into issues with design that have prevented its completion to date. An outside consultant has been hired by DNR to provide a final design, with a new construction period in the summer of 2019 to complete the project. DNR received approval for an amendment that added this project to our ML2015 Aquatic Habitat appropriation, which will be used to pay for the remaining design and construction of this project. -Aquatic Management Area enhancement: Enhancement work on 39 different AMAs such as prescribed burns, riparian plantings, and invasive species control were done on 1440 acres of habitat. Locations were in all four LSOHC planning regions. This work was made possible by the four AMA habitat positions funded by this appropriation. AMA staff assessed habitat needs at 106 AMAs, and developed management guidance that identifies enhancement needs for those parcels. In addition to the 39 projects done using this appropriation, AMA staff were involved with 106 other Outdoor Heritage-funded AMA enhancement projects, and provided guidance for 23 similar projects being lead by external partners who were using OHF money. -Stream Habitat Specialist positions: Two specialists were hired to coordinate statewide stream habitat worked that was funded by OHF. These positions were responsible for both DNR projects, and assisting partner organizations with their projects. These positions upped the capacity for DNR to undertake multiple larger stream habitat projects, and to increase the quality of projects being done by partners. During the life of this appropriation, specialists participated in the design and construction oversight of 23 DNR stream projects, and provided assistance to over a dozen local partners on over 50 stream habitat projects funded by various OHF appropriations.   ",2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,"Mn Dept of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","Saint Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5205,brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Otter Tail, Polk, Renville, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-phase-v,,,,
20694,"DNR Wildlife Management Area, Scientific and Natural Area and Native Prairie Bank Easement Acquisition",2014,4783400,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(c )","$4,940,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; acquire land in fee for scientific and natural area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; and acquire native prairie bank easements under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96. Up to $42,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17, for native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed land and permanent conservation easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protected (in fee with state PILT liability) 2169 acres and protected (in easement) 387 acres for a total of  2556 acres ",,593400,"Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM), Small Game Surcharge ",4738100,45300,,.31,DNR,"State Government","Work resulting from this appropriation resulted in the acquisition, development, and inclusion of 2,095 acres into the state Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system, 74 acres into the the state Scientific and Natural Area system, and through easement acquisition added 387 acres to the state Native Prairie Bank. ",,"Through this appropriation the MN DNR protected lands in the prairie, forest prairie transition, northern forest, and metro urbanizing ecological sections. The MN DNR prioritized our acquisitions to focus on parcels with an existing habitat base, acquisition opportunities that provided connectivity and worked toward building habitat complexes, and opportunities that allowed us to maximize habitat benefits. All acquisitions were a result of a relationship with a willing seller. We scored them using a GIS based tool that assigns points based on the natural resource attributes along with other ecological and management criteria. We then ranked them in importance based on their score and input from local DNR land managers. All acquisitions where then subject to County Board review and approval. Ten WMA parcels and one SNA totaling 2,169 are now permanently protected as a result of acquisitions funded by this program. This eclipsed our Accomplishment Plan goal for acquisition by 561 acres. In addition we protected 387 acres through easement in Native Prairie Bank. ",2013-07-01,2019-11-05,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patrick,Rivers,"MN Dept. of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5209",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Brown, Clearwater, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Pennington, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wadena, Wilkin, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-wildlife-management-area-scientific-and-natural-area-and-native-prairie-bank-easement-a,,,,
20717,"DNR Grassland Phase 5",2014,2220000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(g)","$2,220,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, and land under native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Wetland and upland complexes  consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands. Water is kept on the land. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species. Improved condition of habitat on public lands. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. ",,,,2201900,178400,,8.25,DNR,"State Government","The following table provides a short summary of the accomplishments under this appropriation.  In total, the DNR enhanced and restored 283 sites for a total of 17,087 acres.   Activity                     Sites             Acres Diversity Seeding      42               1,031 Prescribed Burn        148            10,365 Restorations               4                    144 Woody Removal       92                 5,666 ",,"This report begins with a few specific examples of the outcomes of these projects.  I also include a larger overview of how these funds in general benefit the conservation community.   Tree removal on Popular WMA essentially “reclaimed” an open prairie wetland being overtaken by an overgrown fringe of black willow and cottonwood.  The wetland basin saw very little in the way of waterfowl usage prior to the project, but has been used to a much greater degree by dabbler ducks since the project.  The Area Wildlife Manager has directed several inquiring parties to this wetland for waterfowl hunting opportunity since the project was completed.  The elimination of the trees likely increased nesting success as those clumps of trees are no longer harboring skunks, raccoon, opossum, and avian predators.  Perhaps most importantly, the project eliminated the seed source of cottonwoods from being broadcast into the adjacent prairie reconstruction area. The prescribed burn on Benderberg WMA triggered an excellent response in the native wet prairie remnant.  It was largely an after-thought at this was former pasture, but the presence of fire really benefitted the native plant community.  There was even some hand- harvest opportunity for species like wood lily.  Without the roving crew and the MarshTracker, an Rx burn on this site would not have been possible.  This was the first time much of this ground had seen a fire in over 4 decades.  The plan is to periodically maintain this WMA with fire going forward and to maintain/enhance the wet prairie community that so wonderfully responded to it the first time around. These funds were used to complete more than 50 acres of woody control projects on the Lake Bronson and Two Rivers Aspen Parkland Scientific and Natural Areas.  These projects were part of an ongoing multi-year strategy to combat the encroachment of woody vegetation into high quality native prairies.  In addition to setting back encroaching willows and aspen, the Lake Bronson SNA project appeared to have positive impacts on the sites population of western prairie fringed orchids (a Federally threatened species) as the second highest number of orchids ever recorded on the site were counted the spring following the project.   One untold stories is the cooperation between conservation agencies and NGOs in Minnesota.  In some states, feds don’t like the state, and the NGOs fight among themselves.  In Minnesota, we all get along really well.  This is evidenced in partnership efforts that developed the Prairie Plan and Pheasant Plan.  One early fear with OHF is that this would cause these groups to start bickering over the resource.  In fact, the exact opposite has happened.  It has pulled us together and increased cooperation.  One example of that is our collective seed harvest and grassland restoration efforts.  In at least two areas, most notably Detroit Lakes and the Glacial Lakes area, multiple agencies/NGOs are coordinating their seed harvest and restoration efforts.    Partners are looking 1 to 3 years ahead on restoration efforts.  Seed production is best on burned sites.  Partners are determining what units and what soil types they want to restore each year.  Then they find native tracts or high diversity restorations with similar soil types.  These sites are prioritized for burning in the spring.   Once the site is burned, partners again work together to harvest and store the seed in the fall.  The seed is then distributed to the DNR, USFWS, TNC or other partners.  The seed is spread on the sites in the late winter or early spring.  In some cases, agency/NGO staff are harvesting the seed.  In other cases, they work with local contractors to harvest the seed.   Harvesting local seed is both cost-effective and when harvesting native tracts ensures we, collectively, are using a diverse mix of local ecotype seed.   Again, the OHF has helped developed new partnerships and projects that would not have happened or that would have happened at a much smaller scale with these critical funds.   Because this is a programmatic appropriation, it’s difficult to assign a dollar amount to a specific project.  Because of this and the large number of projects, we simply assigned dollars to projects proportional to acres completed in that project.  In the same way, we proportionally assigned dollars to personnel based on FTEs.     ",2013-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Marshall, Martin, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Roseau, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wabasha, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-phase-5,,,,
9818,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Program, Phase 4",2013,3480000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$3,480,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, and to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $25,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities.",,"Restored 66 acres, protected in fee 58 acres and protected in easement 93 acres of habitat ",,2736400,"Mix of cash and in-kind time from Olmsted County, City of Orononco, and Dam Safety bonding money contributed towards the Zumbro River project, Landowner donation, RIM, Game and Fish Fund, and Fish and Wildlife Acquisition Account. ",3480000,,,1,DNR,"State Government","We used a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement for lakes, trout streams, and rivers across all LSOHC planning regions of Minnesota.",,"This appropriation funded a mixture of restoration, enhancement, and protection of aquatic habitat by the DNR. We were successful in completing our proposed projects, and in meeting may of the goals included in our accomplishment plan. The different projects accomplished from this appropriation are summarized below.Habitat protection was accomplished using a mixture of fee title and easement acquisition. For easements we purchased 11 parcels on trout streams located on either the North Shore or in southeast Minnesota. Easements will protect 5.3 miles of stream and 94 acres of habitat. Fee title acquisition protected 5 parcels of lakeshore, including one parcel that was purchased with funds from both ML2011 and ML2012 funding. Acreage and shoreline feet protected have been pro-rated between appropriations based in their respective contribution to the purchase price. A total of 2.6 miles of shoreline and 58 acres of habitat are protected by these parcels. The amount of habitat protected in easement and fee title falls short of our proposed outcomes for this appropriation. Because land values vary across the state it is difficult to anticipate how much habitat can be protected for a given amount of money. It is also hard to anticipate the amount of landowner donation we will receive. We were successful in leveraging an additional $1.3 million toward protection work from a mixture of sources, including landowner donation.The Mille Lacs Lake shoreland enhancement involved the removal of breakwall from a former marina that is now a DNR Aquatic Management Area. Breakwall was removed along 455 feet of shore and returned to a natural shoreline, with native riparian vegetation planted in all areas. This habitat will benefit fish species using the nearshore area of the lake as well as other wildlife such as birds, reptiles and amphibians that use a mixture of nearshore and riparian habitat.The Kingsbury Creek stream restoration project removed masonry walls that had been built along the banks through that reach and were limiting habitat. The project also included constructed a new stream channel through a reach that had previously been impounded by a dam. The stream channel was resized to appropriate dimensions, and habitat structures such as toe wood, rootwads, and cross vanes were installed. The project will benefit resident brook trout as well as steelhead that spawn and rear juveniles in Kingsbury Creek.A fish passage project at Shell Lake converted a dam into an arch-rapids, allowing fish to migrate in and out of the lake freely. Fish passage is especially important at Shell Lake, which is subject to occasional partial winter-kills. Recolonization from the Shell River will help the lake to recover from these events. This project was added to our original accomplishment plan and completed using surplus funds realized due to cost savings from other projects.A second stream habitat enhancement project was done using surplus funds. This one was located on the Pomme de Terre River, where a riffle and adjoining streambank was enhanced to provide better habitat in a former reservoir where the dam had been removed several years previous.Backwater habitat on the Mississippi River within Weaver Bottoms was enhanced to create critical backwater habitat that had been lost due to decades of sedimentation. The deepwater habitat is critical for many fish species such as bluegill and black crappie that over-winter there. The nine acres of newly enhanced habitat has shown high use by Mississippi River fish, and anglers have taken notice and are using the area as well.This appropriation funded a portion (along with the DNR's ML2013 Aquatic Habitat) of the restoration of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River through a former impoundment known as Lake Shady. The dam had washed out in a 2011 flood, leaving behind an eroding mud flat that threatened to harm downstream reaches as it eroded, and contained poor habitat in the channels that had cut through the mud. The former dam site's grade was stabilized by creating a rapids of stable rock material, and within the former reservoir new stream channels with appropriate dimensions were constructed. Habitat in the new channels was restored to include woody material as well as rocky riffles. Re-vegetation of the surrounding reservoir sediments with native plant species will provide quality riparian and upland habitat as well. The project was completed in partnership with Olmsted County ($125,736), the city of Oronco ($83,824) and DNR Dam Safety bonding funds ($1,000,000) all contributing funding. An additional $236,540 of in-kind staff time was contributed by Olmsted County. In addition to the 147 acres of habitat restored, the project opened up access to 119 miles of stream.Stream habitat work for this appropriation and other LSOH-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and intern. These positions aided in survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects. The coordinator also worked on assessing other potential projects for future LSOHC proposals.",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,"Mn Dept of Natural Resources","1601 Minnesota Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,651-259-5205,brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Redwood, Renville, Rice, St. Louis, Stearns, Wabasha, Washington","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-program-phase-4,,,,
23917,"DNR Grassland Phase VI",2015,1458800,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(h)","$1,530,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of prairie communities in wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, aquatic management areas, state forest land, and land under native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Restored 113 acres and enhanced 11,594 acres for a total of 11,707 acres. ",,,,1380000,126400,,1.5,DNR,"State Government","With this appropriation, the DNR enhanced and restored over 11,700 acres of public lands or permanently protected private lands under easement.  Projects under this appropriation included prescribed fire, prescribed or conservation grazing, woody removal, and enhancing plant diversity.  With this appropriation we were able to exceed our target acreage by 38 percent.   ",,"This project was a little different from the typical DNR grassland enhancement appropriations in that it did not include a Roving Crew and it was a little more focused on the south east part of the state than other DNR grassland enhancement appropriations have been.  That said, the types of projects are similar to what we've done in the past.  What makes this appropriation different, perhaps, is not the few large showcase projects we do, but the collective impact and benefits of many smaller projects on the landscape.   With this funds we were able to conduct prescribed fires on over 6000 acres and remove woody vegetation from almost 2000 acres of grassland.  Both of these types of projects are critical to grassland wildlife, especially birds.  Multiple studies have shown that nesting success of both game birds and songbirds is significantly impacted by woody vegetation.  Some species won't nest near tall trees and these trees also provide habitat for several types of nest predators.   There were several efforts to increase grassland diversity in brome or bluestem monocultures totaling 250 acres as well as restoration of over 100 acres.  This should increase habitat quality for pollinating insects as well as increase the abundance of insects that serve as a critical high protein food resource, especially for egg-laying birds and fast-growing young chicks.   We also completed invasive species control on over 2700 acres of grassland. This should in turn increase native plant diversity and increase pollinator habitat.   One area new for this appropriation is conservation grazing, although in this case much of it could be referred to as conservation browsing.  Goats were used in some cases for grazing prairie, especially on steep slopes.  These areas are often dangerous for equipment and the goats reduce reliance on chemicals.  Below is one description from DNR staff of this type of project.   ""At Mound Prairie SNA, west of Hokah, MN, goats have spent multiple seasons grazing two bluff prairies cleared of eastern red cedar trees and invasive brush, such as buckthorn and honeysuckle.  The goats were able to reduce the vigor of the woody vegetation, allowing native grasses and forbs an opportunity to grow.  Using goats reduced the amount of chemical needed to control the invasive woody brush! There is now a sufficient grass component to facilitate prescribed burning.""       A similar project in central Minnesota shows the benefits of cedar removal to prairie plants and wildlife.    ""Starting in 2016 and continuing into 2019 invading trees and brush were removed from about 25 acres of rock outcrop and wet prairie at Cedar Rock SNA in Redwood County.  The work was done in two phases; first large trees (mostly cedar) were cut, treated, piled and burned.  Two years later a follow-up pass was made to control buckthorn which had grown after the removal of the taller trees.  Although formal post-treatment surveys have not been conducted; previously undocumented rare plants are apparent and the area appears to harbor a broad array of both plant and animal species."" One area that gets little attention in habitat work is the ecosystem benefits of that work.  Again, numerous studies have shown that grassland restoration is a very good way to remove carbon from the air, helping to mitigate climate change.  Even prescribed burning, because it stimulates root growth will help remove carbon from the air and store the carbon in the soil.   As always, monitoring continues to be an issue with all these projects, both at the individual site and the larger landscape.  The conservation partners in the state, including DNR, FWS, TNC, and others, continue to work to develop statistically rigorous ways of addressing these questions.   Attached are a series of images from Mound Prairie SNA (word doc) and Cedar Rock SNA (indiv jpgs).  The Mound Prairie images show the impacts of cedar removal in the SE.  The Cedar Rock aerial images show how cedars were only scattered over the site in the 1930s, covered the site before this project, and how these funds help open up a large area to prairie.   For this final report, dollars for each project are pro-rated based on the acre percentage for each project relative to the budget.   ",2014-07-01,2019-10-31,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Greg ",Hoch,"DNR Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-phase-vi,,,,
23935,"MN DNR Aquatic Habitat Program - Phase VI",2015,2483200,"ML 2014, Ch.256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$2,560,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee for aquatic management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, and to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed land acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","I ","Restored 131 acres, protected in fee with state PILT liability 62 acres, protected in easement 132 acres, and enhanced 2,182 acres for a total of 2,507 acres. ",,660000,"US Forest Service, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper Mississippi Headwater Restoration Fund, Chippewa Stewardship Fund, Otter Tail Wetland Mitigation, and Otter Tail Transmission Line Tribal Gathering Mitigation ",2425600,111000,,3.4,DNR,"State Government","DNR modified six dams to allow fish passage and enhanced in stream habitat on two rivers with this appropriation. Also, habitat enhancement project were completed on 28 Aquatic Management Areas and three metro parks, totaling 1,002 acres. Stream habitat work for this appropriation and LSOHC-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and interns. These positions aided in public outreach, survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects. The coordinator moved seven additional projects forward and assessed ten potential projects for future LSOHC proposals. ",,"Stream projects were prioritized based on the DNR's Stream habitat Priority List, where projects are ranked based on a number of criteria surrounding support and outcomes. This appropriation funded five stream projects, several of which involved external partners. Individual project details are outlined below. - Sand Hill River Fish Passage Project: This project partnered with the Sand Hill River Watershed District and Army Corps of Engineers to restore fish passage on the Sand Hill River. The in channel portion of the project was essentially completed in 2017. Initial fish surveys have already documented restored fish passage upstream of the modified dams. Both this grant and an ML 2015 grant to the Sand Hill River Watershed District contributed to the local share of this project and were matched 3:1 by federal funds. Credits for habitat benefits were divided up between the two grants based on overall contribution to the project. - Knutson Dam fish passage- Construction of the project was finished in the spring of 2016. The dam, at the outlet of Cass Lake in Beltrami County, was modified into a rapids to allow fish movement upstream from the Mississippi River. This will allow free movement between habitats in the lakes upstream and the river downstream, facilitating access for fish to key habitats such those used for spawning. The project was done in conjunction with the US Forest Service, who owns the dam. The initial LSOHC grant spurred multiple other parties to invest in the project, totaling $660,000 in match. Partners included the US Forest Service, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Upper Mississippi Headwater Restoration Fund, Chippewa Stewardship Fund, Otter Tail Wetland Mitigation, and Otter Tail Transmission Line Tribal Gathering Mitigation. - Long Lake fish passage- We worked with Itasca County to modify a small dam at the outlet to Long Lake into a rapids in January, 2016 in order to facilitate fish passage. - Straight River habitat enhancement: Several DNR divisions teamed up to improve aquatic habitat by installing 32 new tree structures on the Straight River, one of Minnesota’s premier trophy brown trout streams. DNR fisheries staff selected three sections of the river to place the structures to address an over-wide stream channel with little cover for fish. Due to the inaccessibility of this reach of stream for heavy equipment due to surrounding wetlands, a helicopter was used to lower about 150 trees into position to create the structures. A total of 4,180 feet of stream was enhanced by this project. - South Branch Root River: This project was funded by the ML2013 and ML2014 DNR Aquatic Habitat appropriation. A 450 foot reach of the river was experiencing severe erosion, with the streambank losing over 10 feet per year. A riffle was constructed at the upstream end of the reach to direct flow, and a bankfull bench was constructed along the eroding bank using toe wood to enhance stability and fish habitat. The bench was vegetated with a native seed mix and willow live stakes. Construction was completed in August of 2018. - AMA Enhancement: This appropriation includes funding for personnel tasked with assessing habitat needs on Aquatic Management Areas (AMAs), writing management guidance documents that outline projects, and overseeing project implementation. AMA Specialists completed nine new site assessments, bringing the total number of AMAs assessed since June 2014 to 138. To date, 109 Management Guidance Documents have been completed. An additional 29 Management Guidance Documents are in various stages of review. Staff also planned or oversaw enhancement project on 48 AMAs. These accomplished acres are reflected in the status updates for individual OHF appropriations that funded contracts and/or materials for the project. Site visits for specific habitat project planning purposes or habitat enhancement work completed: •    Jennie Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Minniebelle Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Hutchinson FMA (Prairie) •    Miller Creek AMA (SE Forest) •    Gemini AMA (Prairie) •    Eagle Creek AMA (Metro) •    Lotus Lake AMA (Metro) •    Silver Creek AMA (Metro) •    Elizabeth Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Games Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Norway Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Francis Lake AMA (Prairie) •    St Peter AMA (Prairie) •    Cannon River (Morristown) AMA (Prairie) •    Middle Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Kasota Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Cedar River AMA (Prairie) •    Sanborn AMA (Prairie) •    Whispering Ridge AMA (Prairie)  •    Etna Creek AMA (SE Forest)  •    Sakatah Lake AMA (Prairie)  •    St. Catherine Lake AMA (Metro) •    Glacier Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Pierz Fish Lake AMA- Forest/Prairie Transition •    Quamba Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Cross Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Bertha Moody Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Hubert Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Agate Rearing Pond AMA- Northern Forest •    Sunrise Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Cedar Creek AMA- Northern Forest •    Larson Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    North Long Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Buetow AMA- Northern Forest •    Island Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Roosevelt Lake AMA- Northern Forest •    Little Knife AMA- Northern Forest •    Barnes Springs AMA- Northern Forest •    Frank Rose AMA- Prairie •    Glacier Lake AMA (N. Forest) •    Little Otter Creek AMA (N. Forest) •    North Long Lake AMA (N. Forest) •    Little Knife AMA (N. Forest) •    Barnes Springs AMA (N. Forest) •    Bertha Moody AMA (N. Forest) AMA staff worked with R3 and R4 Roving Crews to write burn plans for: •    Stephen AMA (Prairie) •    Minniebelle Lake AMA (Prairie) •    Miller Creek AMA (SE Forest) - Stream habitat work for this appropriation and other LSOHC-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and interns. These positions aided in public outreach, survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects.  Five projects were completed during this appropriation. The coordinator was also responsible for moving 7 additional projects forward and assessing 10 potential projects for future LSOHC proposals.  The coordinator has collected monitoring data on two completed LSOHC projects.   The coordinator (with interns) collected culvert data on 4 watersheds, identified barriers and determined which barriers are among the highest priority. ",2014-07-01,2019-10-22,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jamison,Wendel,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd. Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",jamison.wendel@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Lincoln, Mower, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-dnr-aquatic-habitat-program-phase-vi,,,,
35017,"DNR Aquatic Habitat - Phase VII",2016,4540000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$4,540,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee and permanent conservation easements for aquatic management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, to acquire interests in land in permanent conservation easements for fish and wildlife habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.66, and to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. Up to $130,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"22 Habitat acres Restored.  52 Habitat acres Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability.  347 Forest acres and 132 Habitat acres (for a total of 479 acres) Protected in Easement. 330 Prairie acres and 535 Habitat acres (for a total of 865 acres) Enhanced.  1,418 total acres impacted. ",,405100,"Sustain our Great Lakes and BWSR Flood Assistance - South St. Louis SWCD general fund ",4415700,65700,,0.5,DNR,"State Government","We will use a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement of lakes and streams across all the LSOHC planning regions of Minnesota. ","   ","Stream projects were prioritized based on the DNR's Stream habitat Priority List, where projects were ranked based on a number of criteria surrounding support and outcomes. This appropriation funded five stream projects, several of which involved external partners. Individual project details are outlined below. Stewart River Restoration: The Stewart River channel restoration project used Natural Channel Design to restore 4,500 of premier trout stream in Northeastern Minnesota. Historic logging and a berm located in the floodplain had significantly impacted the stream. The project was designed and implemented to create trout habitat including deep pools, overhead cover and abundant spawning gravels. The project also removed the confines of the berm and reconnected the stream with the floodplain. A 100 year flood affected the project just a few years after implementation. Some damage was caused, but the objectives of the projects were still met once repairs were made in 2019 using DNR FAW funding. Mission Creek Restoration: DNR partnered with South St. Louis SWCD to compete this project on Mission Creek. The Mission Creek channel restoration project restored 3150 feet of stream near Duluth, Minnesota. This stream was historically altered and had an in-stream trash rack which affected fish passage and the stability of the stream. The 2012 flood caused the stream to blowout around the trash rack resulting in a highly aggraded and unstable stream. The trash rack was removed and the dimension, pattern and profile of the stream was restored. Additionally, 8.4 miles of the stream was reconnected with the removal of the trash rack. During design, a historic native burial site was discovered just downstream of the project site. This slowed down design as we needed to sort through the risks to artifacts and find a tribal inspector to be onsite during construction. In the end we were able to do the project with oversight from the tribe. No artifacts were discovered during construction. Construction finished in June of 2020. North Branch of Whitewater River Restoration: This channel restoration project took place within Whitewater State Park in a location that previously had riprap installed on the bank for stabilization. This riprap failed at least two times so a stream restoration was implemented to better address the issues causing the bank erosion. The project utilized toe-wood sodmat to protect the bank and reshaped the channel dimension, pattern and profile based on a nearby stable reference reach. During construction it was found that the bed and bank material were particularly difficult for toe-wood sodmat installation. A unique technique using a trenching bucket was employed to get the toe-wood sod mat installed correctly. Another impact of the bed and bank materials was that it was difficult to get vegetation established. This project had to have additional work done after the original construction was finished. Due to lack of vegetation, a large flood and being in a flashy watershed, some of the stream features were impacted after the flood. Following the damages, the natural pattern that the river laid out was utilized to improve the overall project. The project was replanted with additional straw protection. Since the adjustments were made, the project has been stable and the vegetation is getting established. Cottonwood River Restoration: DNR partnered with Redwood County to complete this restoration. This project was originally funded to provide fish passage at three dams by modifying the dams to rock arch rapids structures. However during the course of project development, at two of the dam sites, the grantee opted to install riffles along the river corridor to slowly step the river down and to provide more habitat than originally anticipated. Two of the dam sites now have 6-7 riffles and deep pool associated with those riffles. Fish use these pools as is evident by the anglers seen at various riffles. Fish have also been seen passing through the riffles to get upstream. Construction of this project started in February of 2020; that spring construction was put on hold due to high flows and the COVID pandemic. However, as the flows were rising the contractor continued to work. This proved to be an issue when the contractor was unable to finish installing that riffle. As a result, the unfinished structure caused some significant erosion; this lead to additional work at that riffle site for the contractor once flows receded. The COVID- 19 pandemic significantly limited the ability of Department staff to provide construction oversight which would likely have avoided the contractor working in rising flows. Construction of the projects were finished in fall of 2020. Overall the project accomplished the goals of fish passage and has the added benefit of additional habitat along the river corridor. Driftless Area Habitat Enhancement: The DNR's Fisheries Construction crew used this appropriation to purchase rock and equipment rental to enhance 15 acres of stream habitat in the Driftless Area of Minnesota. Shoreline protection accomplished with this appropriation consisted of two fee-title acquisitions, nine trout stream easement acquisitions, and three Forest for the Future conservation easements. The two fee-title acquisitions protected 52 acres and 4,825 feet of undeveloped shoreline . All nine trout stream easement acquisitions were in the SE Forest Ecological Section. Two easement acquisitions were initiated in the Northern Forest Section, but neither was successfully concluded. The nine trout stream easements protect a total of 132 acres and 31,150 feet of stream. The Forest for the Future project prioritized protecting forests in high priority cisco lake watersheds. With this project, one 32 acre easement was purchased in the Kabekona watershed (Hubbard County), 122 acres in the Ten Mile lake watershed (Cass County), and 193 acres in the Pelican watershed in Crow Wing County. Two large easement acquisitions were not completed when the landowners chose not to accept the DNR offer. These acquisitions were scheduled to be completed close to the end of the appropriation availability and we did not have enough time to move on to other parcels. Therefore, we did not meet goals for easement acquisition and funds were returned to the Council. ",2015-07-01,2021-10-05,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Martin,Jennings,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5176",martin.jennings@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Meeker, Mower, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Redwood, Scott, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-phase-vii,,,,
35031,"DNR WMA and SNA Acquisition - Phase VII",2016,4570000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(a)","$4,570,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land and permanent conservation easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"1,253 Prairie acres Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability.  671 Forest acres Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability.  Total of 1,924 cares protected.  ",,507300,"Wildlife Surcharge, Reinvest in Minnesota Critical Habitat Match Program, Landowner donations, Reinvest in Minnesota Critical Habitat Match Program ",4239200,14100,,0.29,DNR,"State Government","Acquire 910 acres of high priority habitats for designation as Wildlife Management Areas or Scientific & Natural Areas emphasizing Prairie Conservation Plan implementation and coordinating with partners. All lands will be open for public hunting, fishing and trapping. ",," Through this appropriation the MN DNR protected lands in the prairie and northern forest ecological sections. The MN DNR prioritized our acquisitions to focus on parcels with an existing habitat base, acquisition opportunities that provided connectivity and worked toward building habitat complexes, and opportunities that allowed us to maximize habitat benefits. All acquisitions were a result of a relationship with a willing seller. We scored them using a GIS tool that assigns points based on the natural resource attributes along with other ecological and management criteria. We then ranked them in importance based on their score and input from local DNR land managers. All acquisitions where then subject to County Board review and approval. Eleven WMA parcels and two SNA totaling 1,924 acres are now permanently protected as a result of acquisitions funded by this program. This eclipsed our Accomplishment Plan goal for acquisition by 1,014 acres! ",2015-07-01,2021-11-09,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patrick,Rivers,"MN Dept. of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5209",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Murray, Norman, Pine, Polk, Stearns","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-wma-and-sna-acquisition-phase-vii-0,,,,
35057,"DNR Grassland - Phase 8",2017,3983000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(j)","$3,983,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, native prairie bank land, and bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Prairie habitats once covered one-third of the state but presently less than 2% remain. Native prairie, other grasslands that provides habitat for wildlife, and wetlands are key components of functional prairie landscapes that have the capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. While these appropriation only added 2,085 acres of grassland acres to the state through restoration, these funds enhanced a much larger area. Put in another fashion, we restored and enhanced 69.5 square miles with these funds. That's an area 8.3 by 8.3 miles in area. None of this work was targeted at a specific species of wildlife. We used that approach that diverse productive habitats benefit a wide variety of both game and non-game wildlife species as well as any threatened or endangered species. In our restorations, we use very diverse seed mixes. This is obviously beneficial for pollinators. However, all those insects also create a food base for a large number of wildlife species. The structural diversity all those plant species create in the habitat allow every species to find an ideal niche in the grass as well as accomodates different life history stages of wildlife.","A total of 44,506 acres were affected: 2,081 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 42,425 in Enhance.",,,3762900,172000,,7.11,DNR,"State Government","We restored 2,081 acres of grassland and enhanced 42,425 acres of grassland for a total of 44,506 acres of wildlife habitat across 329 sites with these funds.","We select projects using a number of criteria and reviews to make sure the DNR was spending these funds in the best and most productive ways. We can summarize our results in the following table. Project Type Acres # Sites Grassland Restoration 2,085 63 Prescribed Fire 36,896 159 Woody removal 4,461 60 interseed / diversity enhancement 500 27 Conservation grazing infrastructure 120 1 Prescribed Browsing-woody control (goats) 299 9 Herbaceous Invasive Control 145 10 Sum 44,506 329 This appropriation involved the Roving Crews. These Crews allow the DNR to be very flexible. While they have a list of projects to work on, they can also respond fairly quickly if there's an enhancement opportunity shows up. For instance, a short dry period in a part of the state may allow them to conduct a late summer prescribed fire which was not in any of the original work plans. Roving Crews have begun experimenting with different burn seasons. Typically, we burn in the spring before the nesting season. However, this can stimulate the warm-season grasses and begin to crowd out forbs, lowering plant diversity. Burning in the late summer, after birds have fledged but with enough time for some late summer regrowth, has shown to increase both plant diversity as well as structural diversity in the habitat. Just as important, it can knock back the dominant grasses such as big bluestem and Indian grass just enough for forbs to express themselves the following year. Although 44,506 acres appears to be a large number, we feel the actual acres benefitted may be much larger. We know nest predation of grassland birds is higher near woody vegetation and some birds just won't nest near woody veg. By removing trees, we are impacting both the footprint of where those trees were but also the surrounding grassland, up to a half mile from the project, where nest success should now be higher. We installed grazing infrastructure on one site and used goats to browse undesirable and invasive woody plants. This will accomplish two goals. FIrst, we will get good habitat work on our public lands. Second, its a way to further develop a working lands approach to land management and incorporate conservation work into the state's agricultural economy. I have personally visited a number of public lands grazing sites in western Minnesota and have always been impressed with what I've seen. Although grazing is a summer activity, I've flushed a number of birds, both pheasants and songbirds, from these areas in the fall. Often the biggest benefit to grazing comes in the first couple years after grazing as the habitat is regrowing. Although there is still much to learn, we have learned a lot in recent years about restoration techniques. We still use several methods for restoring prairie and there's probably no one perfect way of doing it. It's very clear to someone when they are walking through a recent restoration and an older restoration. Even if they can't identify every plant, the diversity people see is striking. The DNR has traditionally focused on game species such as pheasants. However, there is more and more interest in pollinators and biodiversity. Fortunately, just about every study out there shows that management and restoration for pollinators and songbirds often creates the best habitat for game species. Diverse, healthy, productive habitat is good for a wide range of species. These projects can also increase the amount of carbon absorbed and stored by the plants and soils on these sites. As we continue to use these funds, costs for projects will probably increase. In the early years of these funds, we completed a number of simpler or easier projects, the low-hanging fruit. Now we are left with the larger and more challenging projects. While they are good habitat projects, they will probably increase in costs over time. In our budget table, we prorated our budget for individual projects by the acres accomplished. Staff funding was combined into one value. Identifying funding for each position would be an accounting challenge.",,2016-07-01,2022-11-04,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"DNR Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd ","St. paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Roseau, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-phase-8,,,,
10033382,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement - Phase 5",2023,5177000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(n)","$5,177,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in degraded streams and aquatic management areas and to facilitate fish passage. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Kingsbury Creek project, we will evaluate instream habitat as well as brook trout populations to assess success. For the Rock Dam project, warmwater fish communities will be assessed before and after project completion. Rivers and streams provide corridors of habitat including intact areas of forest cover in the east and large wetland/upland complexes in the west - Both MNDNR and PCA conduct periodic surveys of the Otter Tail River watershed. For the Phelps Mill Dam project, we will compare warmwater fish communities before and after project completion. We will also compare catch rates for critical species before and after project completion as indicators of population density changes. Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Tischer Creek Dam project, we will evaluate instream habitat and use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community to compare to pre-project data. The Whiskey Creek and Roseau River channel restoration projects in this region will improve in-channel and riparian habitat. We will use metrics that evaluate instream and floodplain habitat to assess our success. For the Buffalo River, Seven Mile Creek, and Lake Sakatah fish passage projects, we will use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community, and compare with pre-project data. For the Whetstone Creek project, we will evaluate instream habitat and use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community to compare to pre-project data",,,2542000,"Buffalo Red River Watershed District, NRCS, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Roseau River Watershed District, flood hazard mitigation funds and Red River Watershed Management Board",5159500,17500,,1.5,DNR,"State Government","Diverse habitat is critical to sustaining quality fish populations in lakes and rivers. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) will complete nine fish passage projects to restore habitat connectivity for fish and other aquatic life, and restore reaches of five different rivers, creating nine miles of diverse aquatic habitat. Though the actual footprint of fish passage projects is relatively small, these projects will reconnect over 10,000 acres of lake and river habitat. Aquatic habitat projects were selected from a statewide list, prioritized by factors such as ecological benefit, scale of impact, urgency of completion, and local support.","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) annually updates a statewide list of stream habitat projects. Project proposals come both from MNDNR staff and from partner organizations. Projects are prioritized based on scale-of-impact, urgency, local support, and critical habitat for rare species. Based on this list, MNDNR and our partners are proposing nine fish passage projects and four channel restorations, leveraging a confirmed $4,016,000 from a variety of federal, state, and local sources. Access to diverse habitats is critical for fish and other aquatic organisms to complete various life stages. The habitats they use at different life stages may all vary widely. These habitats can be fairly unique, such as high-gradient riffles favored by many spawning fish, and may be miles apart. When dams or other obstructions prevent aquatic life from reaching ideal habitat, they are forced to use less optimal locations that can reduce their success. In some cases this leads to the complete loss of sensitive species upstream of a barrier. Research by MNDNR River Ecologist Luther Aadland found that on average, species richness declined by 37% upstream of near complete barriers to fish passage. Subsequent removal of 11 barriers in this study resulted in upstream recolonization of an average of 66% of the species that had been absent. Modifying or removing the barriers through our nine proposed fish passage projects would have a total footprint of 9 acres, but create upstream access to over 10,000 acres of lake and river habitat. Restoring fish passage will benefit fish such as Walleye and Brook Trout present in these rivers, as well as five mussel species classified as threatened or special concern. Restoring connectivity also expands fishing opportunities by acting as a conduit for recolonization following catastrophic events such as drought that may happen in one portion of a watershed. Meandering rivers and streams naturally form diverse habitat. Deeper, slower habitat is created by scour into the bed of the river around the outside of bends, while faster water and a rockier bottom is found in the straight sections in between. Wood, overhanging vegetation, and boulders serve as cover and current breaks for fish. In degraded sections of river, these natural processes are disrupted. Some reaches have been artificially straightened, preventing the meandering that forms diverse habitat. In other places, streams have become surrounded by tall banks that prevent high flows from spilling out onto a floodplain. When floods are trapped within the stream channel, the river erodes the banks. This not only mobilizes tons of sediment that degrades downstream habitat, but results in a wide, shallow channel during low-flow periods that is avoided by adult fish. Channel restoration projects will utilize reference locations with high-quality habitat to improve habitat. Working with partners, we will restore and enhance 8.1 miles of habitat on five streams.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dean,Paron,"Minnesota DNR","525 Lake Ave South Suite 415 ",Duluth,MN,55802,651-259-5205,dean.paron@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Clay, Clearwater, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Roseau, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-5,,,,
10033384,"DNR Forest Enhancement Phase 2",2023,2172000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(e )","$2,172,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance wildlife habitat within the northern forest region in wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, aquatic management areas, and state forests. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - The DNR and partner agencies conduct a number of wildlife surveys, including moose, deer, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, woodcock, and songbird surveys. Protected, restored, and enhanced aspen parklands and riparian areas - A number of species are tied to brushland and young aspen forests in these region, including moose, elk, golden-winged warblers, and sharp-tailed grouse. Ongoing surveys and research on these species will allow the DNR to track local and regional responses to these and related efforts. A forest land base that contributes to the habitat picture - These efforts will help manage forests in this region to benefit a range of wildlife species, both game and non-game. Ongoing surveys, especially among songbirds, will track long-term changes in bird populations in this region. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - The non-game program is very active in this region with projects assessing timber rattlesnake and other wildlife populations. And there are the same ongoing wildlife surveys as in the other regions of the state",,,,,2115300,56700,,1.21,DNR,"State Government","Minnesota's iconic northern forests, wetlands, and brushland habitats require management beyond basic forestry practices or at smaller scales than commercial operations work. Other enhancements, such as brushland shearing or mowing have low commercial value but high wildlife value. These additional habitat enhancements improve the quality of the forests for both wildlife and outdoor recreation. DNR's Conservation Agenda, Wildlife Action, Forest Action, SNA Strategic Land Protection and SFRMP Plans, will guide habitat enhancements in this proposal to see that all activities meet these objectives.","Northern Minnesota's forest habitats include pines, maple and basswood, aspen, oak forests and savannas, as well as different age classes of forests. The region also includes rivers, lakes, sedge meadows, bogs, and brushland. Each of these habitats are home to a wide array with game and non-game species, and multiple Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). They provide outdoor recreation, timber products, and support local communities. They also clean and absorb water and sequester carbon. However, these forests face increasing stress from invasive species, climate change, forest loss, and fragmentation. While forest harvest is an important tool in management of our forests, we can do additional or different enhancements to maximize the diversity and productivity of these habitats for both wildlife and people. For example, timber harvest can create a wildlife opening. However other management such as periodic mowing is needed to maintain he opening. We will accomplish strategic and targeted enhancements through contractors to conduct activities which support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats. Activities may include 1) invasive species control, 2) firebreak development and maintenance as well as prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests, brushlands and wetlands, 3) maintaining wildlife openings 4) tree removal, girdling, brush mowing/shearing, 5) infrastructure for conservation grazing in openland and brushland habitats, 6) tree release, such as enhancing oak management for mast production, 7) forest regeneration site prep, 8) seed and acorn collection followed by broadcasting and/or drilling of seed, and 8) tree planting and protection to reforest and restore habitats, add conifer to the landscape, provide thermal cover, diversify forests, and address ash stand management. Forest managers in Minnesota regularly work across agencies and NGOs to take a landscape view of forests. For instance, there is currently an NRCS RCPP (Regional Conservation Partnership Program) that promotes young forests for golden-winged warblers and other species that use these habitats. The people involved with this program regularly talk to DNR staff and those working for other agencies in northern Minnesota to coordinate efforts.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55055,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Sibley, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-forest-enhancement-phase-2,,,,
10033385,"DNR Grassland Enhancement - Phase 14",2023,3088000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(i)","$3,088,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, in aquatic management areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will primarily be done through studies conducted by the DNR's Ecological and Water Resources Division of key indicator species such as timber rattlesnakes. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period",,,,,2989500,98500,,3.15,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands continue to be the most threatened habitat in the state. This programmatic request will build on the DNR's history of enhancing and restoring grasslands, embedded wetlands, and oak savannas to increase wildlife populations. The Prairie Plan, Pheasant Plan, and Wildlife Action Plan will guide our efforts to ensure we are operating in a strategic and targeted manner. This proposal will enhance and restore grasslands on parcels that are permanently protected and most open to public hunting, including DNR WMAs, SNAs, AMAs, Native Prairie Bank (NPB) easements, State Forests, as well as federal WPAs and NWRs.","In many farmland counties less than five percent of the area is in public wildlife lands, often much less. We continue to lose about 200 acres of native prairie per year. While Minnesota does have acres enrolled in CRP as well as state programs such as RIM and CREP, there is still very little grassland left in many counties of the state. As such, we need to make sure the remaining grasslands, especially those open to public recreation are as diverse and productive as possible. These lands provide wildlife habitat as well as Wildlife and pollinator populations are a fraction of what they were even a decade ago. Water quality, especially nitrate contamination, is a human health and wildlife issue. Restoring and enhancing grasslands are one of the most effective ways to improve all of these issues. Grasslands and embedded wetlands are also very good at sequestering and storing carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. Grassland and wetland restoration and enhancement, carefully guided by planning, is one of the best ways to address many of these issues. This programmatic request seeks funding to enhance grassland habitat on permanently protected grasslands and prairies, most of which are open to public hunting. Without periodic management to simulate historical disturbance patterns, grassland lose diversity and productivity. Invasive species may increase and woody vegetation will encroach into the grasslands, changing their very character and the species that inhabit the area. The activities listed in this proposal will use BMPs for grassland enhancement and diverse local ecotype seed mixes for restoration. The SNA program will be funding the same Seasonal and Technician positions they have requested in the past. This year we are adding Contract Administration staff, which we have done every 3-4 years in the past. We are adding two Prairie Restoration Biologists, which are new positions. These positions will work with staff and vendors to help design seed mixes for restorations, work with contractors/vendors to order seed and seed supply issues, and help coordinate seed harvest programs and consortiums around the state. Last, they will assess past OHF funded prairie restorations and address specific management questions in an adaptive management framework to help inform staff and develop/modify BMPs for future restoration work. They will communicate these results and refinements to BMPs back to DNR staff and the conservation community multiple times each year at professional meetings and field days.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-enhancement-phase-14,,,,
10033388,"DNR WMA and SNA Acquisition, Ph. 14",2023,1426000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(g)","$1,426,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire in fee and restore and enhance lands for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Acres of habitat acquired that support endangered, threatened and special concern species and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Acres of habitat acquired that support nesting and migratory habitat and upland birds and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented. Key core parcels are protected for fish, game and other wildlife - Acres of grassland/wetland habitat complexes acquired that support upland game birds, migratory waterfowl, big-game, and unique Minnesota species (e.g. endangered, threatened, and special concern species and Species in Greatest Conservation Need). Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented",,,,,1414100,11900,,0.18,DNR,"State Government","Acquire approximately 230 acres of high priority habitat for designation as Wildlife Management Area or Scientific and Natural Area in the LSOHC Prairie, Forest/Prairie Transition, and Northern Forest Planning Sections emphasizing Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, Conservation That Works, 3.0 WMA and AMA Acquisition & Management Strategic Plan and, SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan with priority given to sites of high and outstanding biodiversity significance by the Minnesota Biological Survey. All lands will be open for public hunting and fishing (a limited number of SNA's are proposed for limited hunting, for instance archery only or hunting but no trapping).","Approximately 230 acres of wildlife habitat will be protected through fee title acquisition and development as Wildlife Management Areas or Scientific & Natural Areas. While the state cannot promise leverage or match without first having funding appropriated, Outdoor Heritage appropriations to DNR for WMA and SNA acquisitions have in the past been leveraged through donations, Reinvest in Minnesota Critical Habitat Match, and Surcharge (a $6.50 surcharge on small game license sales to be used in part for land acquisition). Wildlife Management Areas. WMAs protect lands and waters which have a high potential for wildlife production and develop and manage these lands and waters for public hunting, fishing and trapping, and for other compatible outdoor recreational uses such as wildlife watching and hiking. While highly successful, the current WMA system does not meet all present and future needs for wildlife habitat, wildlife population management, hunter access, and wildlife related recreation. This is notably true in the LSOHC Prairie Planning Section where public ownership in many counties is 5 percent or less. DNR Section of Wildlife uses a GIS-based tools to identify the highest priority tracts for potential WMA acquisitions. This quantitative approach scores and ranks acquisition proposals based on a set of weighted criteria and creates a standardized method for evaluating proposed acquisitions on a statewide level. Criteria are periodically reviewed and adapted to changing priorities. Scientific & Natural Areas. The SNA Program will increase public hunting and fishing opportunities while protecting sites with outstanding natural values. Protection is targeted at high priority areas identified in the SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan with emphasis on prairie core areas identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. A quantitative system scores and ranks acquisition proposals based on a weighted set of six criteria. Priority is given to sites of high and outstanding biodiversity significance by the Minnesota Biological Survey, high quality native plant communities and habitat for endangered and threatened species. Larger parcels which adjoin other conservation lands, improve habitat management, are under imminent threat and are partially donated are also rated highly. DNR strategic acquisition priorities include, but are not limited to, protection of: Prairies, Grasslands, and associated Wetlands Existing, high quality significant or rare natural resources Water resources Critical pollinator habitat essential for native species and agricultural crops Large blocks of habitat or natural intact communities, that improve riparian and terrestrial connectivity or maintain ecosystem services through protection of climate resilient, high biodiversity areas Potential acquisition opportunities from willing sellers are coordinated with stakeholders and partners to eliminate duplication and identify concerns and support. Coordinating with partners has been successful to ensure we are working cooperatively and on priority parcels. Properties acquired through this appropriation require County Board of Commissioners' written approval in the county of acquisition, will be designated as WMA or SNA through a Commissioner's Designation Order, brought up to minimum DNR standards, and listed on the DNR website. Basic site improvements will include boundary and LSOHC acknowledgement signs and may include any necessary site cleanup and parcel initial development.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rick,Walsh,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55110,651-259-5232,rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Chisago, Crow Wing, Faribault, Isanti, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-wma-and-sna-acquisition-ph-14,,,,
10033893,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement - Phase 11",2024,4122000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(u)","$4,122,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in degraded streams and aquatic management areas and to facilitate fish passage. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Kingsbury Creek project, we will evaluate instream habitat as well as brook trout populations to assess success. For the Rock Dam project, warmwater fish communities will be assessed before and after project completion. Our AMA enhancement program will monitor all projects to insure that outcome goals are being met by looking at the diversity and abundance of native plant species that are supported by project sites as compared to pre-project. Rivers and streams provide corridors of habitat including intact areas of forest cover in the east and large wetland/upland complexes in the west - For the Bucks Mill Dam and Eden Lake Dam projects, we will compare warmwater fish communities before and after project completion. We will also compare catch rates for critical species before and after project completion as indicators of population density changes. Our AMA enhancement program will monitor all projects to insure that outcome goals are being met by looking at the diversity and abundance of native plant species that are supported by project sites as compared to pre-project. Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Cascade Creek and Tischer Creek Dam projects, we will evaluate instream habitat and use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community to compare to pre-project data.Our AMA enhancement program will monitor all projects to insure that outcome goals are being met by looking at the diversity and abundance of native plant species that are supported by project sites as compared to pre-project. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - Our AMA enhancement program will monitor all projects to insure that outcome goals are being met by looking at the diversity and abundance of native plant species that are supported by project sites as compared to pre-project. The Whiskey Creek, Florida Creek, Roseau River, Skandia WMA, and South Branch of the Buffalo River channel restoration projects in this region will improve in-channel and riparian habitat. We will use metrics that evaluate instream and floodplain habitat to assess our success. For the Lower Sakatah Lake Dam and Lake Sarah Dam fish passage projects, we will use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community, and compare with pre-project data",,,712000,"National Water Quality Initiative",4038600,83400,,4,DNR,"State Government","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) will complete six fish passage projects to reconnect reaches of habitat for fish and other aquatic life, restore 71 acres on eight rivers to create over six miles of diverse habitat, and enhance 224 acres of riparian and terrestrial habitat on Aquatic Management Areas. The footprint of fish passage projects is small, but projects will reconnect over 290,000 acres of lake and river habitat. Stream projects were selected from a statewide list, prioritized by factors such as ecological benefit, scale of impact, urgency of completion, and local support.","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) annually updates a statewide list of stream habitat projects. Submissions come both from MNDNR staff and from partner organizations. Projects are prioritized based on scale-of-impact, urgency, local support, and critical habitat for rare species. Based on this list, MNDNR and our partners are proposing six fish passage projects and eight channel restorations, leveraging over $712,000. Access to different habitats is critical for fish and other aquatic organisms to complete various life stages. The habitats they use to spawn, live as juveniles, over-winter, and feed as adults may all be different. These habitats can be fairly unique, such as high-gradient riffles favored by many spawning fish, and may be miles apart. When dams or other obstructions prevent aquatic life from reaching ideal habitat, they are forced to use less optimal locations that can reduce their success. In some cases this leads to the complete loss of sensitive species upstream of a barrier. Modifying or removing the barriers through our six proposed fish passage projects would have a footprint of 6 acres, but create upstream access to over 290,000 acres of lake and river habitat. This will benefit fish such as Walleye, Northern Pike, and Brook Trout present in these rivers, as well as five mussel species classified as threatened or special concern. Streams naturally form habitat through the meandering of the river. Deeper, slower habitat is created by scour into the bed of the river around the outside of bends, while faster water and a rockier bottom is found in the straight sections in between. Wood, overhanging vegetation, and boulders serve as cover and current breaks for fish. In degraded sections of river, these natural processes are disrupted. Some reaches have been artificially straightened, preventing the meandering that forms diverse habitat. In other places, streams have become surrounded by tall banks that prevent high flows from spilling out onto a floodplain. When floods are trapped within the stream channel, the river erodes the banks. This not only mobilizes tons of sediment that degrades downstream habitat, but results in a wide, shallow channel during low-flow periods that is avoided by adult fish. Channel restoration projects will address these issues by using Natural Channel Design methods, which bases design on a reference location with high-quality habitat. Working with partners, we will restore over 17 miles of habitat on eight streams. These restored reaches also will connect upstream and downstream reaches of quality habitat. We propose to enhance 224 acres of riparian habitat and associated uplands on 33 Aquatic Management Areas (AMA). The DNR manages these lands to protect critical shoreline habitat used by spawning fish, waterfowl, wading birds, reptiles and amphibians. Uplands in these parcels provide a buffer to protect water quality, and habitat for more terrestrial species. Our enhancement work includes shoreline plantings, invasive species control, and prescribed burns. Projects are selected based on management guidance documents that have been written for each AMA.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamison,Wendel,"Minnesota DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5205,jamison.wendel@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carver, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hubbard, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Marshall, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pope, Redwood, Rice, Roseau, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Wright","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-11,,,,
10033894,"DNR Forest Enhancement Phase III",2024,1496000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(d)","$1,496,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance forest wildlife habitats on public lands throughout Minnesota. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - The DNR and partner agencies conduct a number of wildlife surveys, including moose, deer, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, woodcock, and songbird surveys. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - A number of species are tied to brushland and young aspen forests in these region, including elk, golden-winged warblers, and sharp-tailed grouse. Ongoing surveys and research on these species will allow the DNR to track local and regional responses to these and related efforts. A forest land base that contributes to the habitat picture - These efforts will help manage forests in this region to benefit a range of wildlife species, both game and non-game. Ongoing surveys, especially among songbirds, will track long-term changes in bird populations in this region. Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - The non-game program is very active in this region with projects assessing wildlife populations. And there are the same ongoing wildlife surveys as in the other regions of the state. Improved condition of habitat on public lands - These efforts will help manage forested locations in this region to benefit a range of wildlife species, both game and non-game. Ongoing surveys, especially among songbirds, will track long-term changes in bird populations in this region",,,,,1463800,32200,,0.13,DNR,"State Government","Minnesota's iconic forests and brushland habitats require enhancement beyond DNR timber harvest practices. Enhancements, such as brushland shearing provide critical wildlife habitat but are not achieved through timber harvest practices. These additional habitat benefits improve the quality of the forests for wildlife, water quality and outdoor recreation. DNR's Conservation Agenda, Wildlife Action Plan, Forest Action Plan, SNA Strategic Land Protection, Fish Habitat Plan, will guide habitat enhancements in this proposal to meet the objectives put forth in these plans.","Minnesota's forest habitats include many different native plant communities in different growth stages. Forests also includes rivers, lakes, sedge meadows, bogs, and brushland. Each of these habitats are home to a wide array with game and non-game species, including multiple Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Forests provide outdoor recreation, timber products, and support local communities. Forests protect water quality and sequester carbon. However, forests face increasing stress from invasive species, climate change, critical habitat loss, forest conversion, and fragmentation. While timber harvest is an important tool providing habitats in the forest, additional or different enhancements are needed to maximize the diversity for fish and wildlife. For example timber harvest can create a wildlife opening, however other management such as periodic mowing is needed to maintain the opening. We will accomplish strategic and targeted enhancements through contractors to conduct activities which support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats. Activities may include: 1) control invasive species 2) enhance riparian buffers and forest for water quality and fish habitat protection 3) firebreak development and maintenance as well as prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests, brushlands and wetlands 4) remove trees, mow and shear brush 5) maintain/restore open lands and brushland habitats 6) regenerate forests through site preparation, seed procurement/harvest, seeding, and planting. 7) plant trees to reforest and restore habitats, add conifer to the landscape, provide thermal cover, diversify forests, and address ash stand management DNR managers collaborate with other State, Federal, County agencies and many conservation organizations to take a landscape view of forests and manage across administrative units. For example, DNR managers are working together with USFS managers to maintain and enhance rock outcrops that provide spring forage and mast for a variety of wildlife. This request seeks funding to restore 15 acres and enhance over 12,917 acres of habitat on public lands open to hunting, primarily but not limited to, WMA, AMA, SNA and State Forests. Strategic and targeted work will be accomplished through the added capacity of contractors hired to conduct activities that support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Dick,DNR,"1201 East Highway 2 ","Grand Rapids",MN,55744-3296,218-328-8869,ted.dick@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Carlton, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Pine, Rice, Roseau, Scott, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Winona","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-forest-enhancement-phase-iii,,,,
10033939,"DNR Grassland Enhancement Phase 15",2024,3003000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(h)","$3,003,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, in aquatic management areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will primarily be done through studies conducted by the DNR's Ecological and Water Resources Division of key indicator species such as timber rattlesnakes. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period",,,,,2905600,97400,,1.67,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands continue to be the most threatened habitat in the state. This programmatic request will build on the DNR's history of enhancing and restoring grasslands, embedded wetlands, and oak savannas. The Prairie Plan, Pheasant Plan, and Wildlife Action Plan will guide our efforts to ensure we are operating in a strategic and targeted manner. This proposal will enhance and restore grasslands on 5,700 acres parcels that are permanently protected and most open to public hunting using prescribed fire, tree removal, high-diversity seedings, and similar practices.","In many farmland counties less than five percent of the area is in public wildlife lands, often much less. We continue to lose about 200 acres of native prairie per year. While Minnesota does have acres enrolled in CRP as well as state programs such as RIM and CREP, there is still very little grassland left in many counties of the state. As such, we need to make sure the remaining grasslands, especially those open to public recreation are as diverse and productive as possible. These lands provide wildlife habitat as well as pollinator habitat and ecosystem services such as floodwater capture and groundwater recharge. Wildlife and pollinator populations are a fraction of what they were even a decade ago. Water quality, especially nitrate contamination, is a human health and wildlife issue. Restoring and enhancing grasslands are one of the most effective ways to improve all of these issues. Grasslands and embedded wetlands are also very good at sequestering and storing carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. Grassland and wetland restoration and enhancement, carefully guided by planning, is one of the best ways to address many of these issues. This programmatic request seeks funding to enhance grassland habitat on permanently protected grasslands and prairies, most of which are open to public hunting. Without periodic management to simulate historical disturbance patterns, grassland lose diversity and productivity. Invasive species may increase and woody vegetation will encroach into the grasslands, changing their very character and the species that inhabit the area. The activities listed in this proposal will use BMPs for grassland enhancement and diverse local ecotype seed mixes for restoration. The SNA program will be funding the same Seasonal and Technician positions they have requested in the past. The Prairie Restoration Specialist builds on a program we started with the last appropriation. The DNR and partners have been restoring grasslands with OHF support for over a decade. This provides a unique opportunity to evaluate and assess these projects. Each restoration should be seen as an opportunity to learn and improve the next seeding using adaptive management or continuous improvement models. These staff will focus specifically on OHF funded grassland restorations and developed fine-scale, long-term assessments of these projects. They will communicate these results and refinements to BMPs to the conservation community and be a conduit for information between the science community and restoration practitioners. Using this information, these staff will work with practitioners and vendors to continue to refine seed mixes, planting practices, and post-restoration management.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Carlton, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-enhancement-phase-15-0,,,,
10033940,"DNR Roving Crew Phase 2",2024,8732000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(v)","$8,732,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance fish and wildlife habitat on permanently protected lands throughout Minnesota using the roving crew program of the Department of Natural Resources. A list of restoration and enhancement projects must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as moose, sharp-tailed and ruffed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period. They recently published the first results of this project",,,,,8173700,558300,,34.25,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands and wetlands in western Minnesota continues to be the most threatened habitat in the state. At the same time, the DNR continues to work to make the state's forests more productive for wildlife, timber, and other compatible uses. This request will realign and streamline previous funding requests by placing all DNR Roving Crews under a single proposal and appropriation. This proposal will enhance wildlife habitat on permanently protected lands, most of which are open to public hunting. These include DNR WMAs, SNAs, AMAs, NPB easements, State and National Forests, as well as WPAs and NWRs","Roving Crews are fully equipped to conduct a range of habitat projects. The staff on these crews are solely dedicated to habitat enhancement and restoration. They do not work on infrastructure or non-habitat projects. In the prairies and western prairie pothole wetlands, they focus on prescribed burns, tree removal, grassland restorations, removal of old fencing, installing fenceposts for conservation grazing. In wetlands the focus is on wild rice collection and seeding, water control structure repair, wetland restorations with earth moving equipment, invasive species control, cattail spraying, and sediment removal. Forest projects include prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests and brushlands; seed harvesting and planting, seedling planting, protection, and/or release of species such as oak and winter cover such as conifer; mowing and shearing of brushlands; maintenance of wildlife openings; and control of invasive species. While forest harvest is a valuable tool for many types of forest habitat enhancement, there are some habitat enhancements that harvests don't do or enhancements that can be done post-harvest to quickly improve habitat quality for wildlife. This can be especially true for practices such as shearing brushlands, where there isn't a strong economic incentive but numerous species of wildlife require these habitats for all or some stages of life. Prescribed fire can be used more to stimulate oak/acorn production for wildlife and improve pine forests as well as set back invasives. Making these habitat productive and diverse benefits wildlife as well as benefits native pollinators and commercial beekeepers. Enhancing all of these habitats maximizes the ecosystem services these habitats provide such as nitrate filtration, floodwater capture, and groundwater recharge, all in addition to the wildlife benefits. In the farmland region, we continue to lose ground on wetlands and grasslands. Therefore, its critical that the remaining public and protected habitats are in as high a quality as possible to both produce resident wildlife, such as pheasants, and be attractive to migratory wildlife, waterfowl that breed to our north. This proposal will fund the three existing 8 person grassland/wetland Roving Crews located east of Crookston (DNR Region 1), Lac Qui Parle (Region 4), and Rosemount (Region 3). This will also fund the newly established (ML19/FY20 appropriation) 6 person crew south of Fergus Falls and 4 person northeast forest crew (ML20/FY21 appropriation). This will be a total of 34 crew staff. We estimate that on a good to average year the crews will enhance over 28,000 acres of habitat annually, or 56,000 acres over two years, across the state.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55055,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Kandiyohi, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Redwood, Roseau, Stearns, Washington","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-roving-crew-phase-2-0,,,,
10033942,"DNR Trout Stream Conservation Easements - Phase 3",2024,1043000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(i)","$1,043,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in permanent conservation easements to protect trout-stream aquatic habitat. Of this amount, up to $120,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","MN DNR conducts scheduled monitoring inspections of all conservation easements. Fish populations and habitat conditions are also assessed on a regular basis. These activities allow us to ensure easement terms are being followed, as well as identify the need for habitat improvement/restoration. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - MN DNR conducts scheduled monitoring inspections of all conservation easements. Fish populations and habitat conditions are also assessed on a regular basis. These activities allow us to ensure easement terms are being followed, as well as identify the need for habitat improvement/restoration. MN DNR conducts scheduled monitoring inspections of all conservation easements. Fish populations and habitat conditions are also assessed on a regular basis. These activities allow us to ensure easement terms are being followed, as well as identify the need for habitat improvement/restoration",,,,,1043000,,,None,DNR,"State Government","We propose a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection for trout streams in Minnesota, with an emphasis on Southeast and Northeast Minnesota. We propose to protect approximately 130 acres and 8 miles of trout stream corridor with permanent conservation easements on private land. Protected lands will be designated as Aquatic Management Areas (AMA's) administered by the Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife.","Trout fishing in Minnesota is enjoyed by thousands of anglers. The MNDNR Section of Fisheries administers a conservation easement program that has strong stakeholder support, and protects the habitat that is the foundation of our successful trout management program. Over 90% of our conservation easements protect trout streams. In addition to protecting the riparian corridor of trout streams, easements provide access for the angling public, and also provide access for restoration and enhancement projects. We propose a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection for trout streams across Minnesota. Most trout streams are found in Southeast and Northeast Minnesota, but conservation opportunities in other areas of the state will be evaluated by scoring and ranking candidate parcels as they become available. The current parcel list, upon which accomplishment plan goals are based would protect 8 miles of trout streams and approximately 130 acres with permanent conservation easements on private land. Protected lands will be designated as Aquatic Management Areas (AMA's) administered by the Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. The dollar value of trout stream conservation easements is set by formula described in M.S.84.0272 subd. 2. The formula uses the length of stream being placed under easement and the area of the easement footprint. The length of the stream easement in feet (length is measured in GIS from a current aerial photo) is multiplied by $5 per foot. The area of the easement foot print is also measured in GIS. The area in acres is multiplied by the average per acre estimated market value of Agricultural, Rural Vacant, and Managed Forest Land within the township where the easement lies. Estimated market value and total acres by land type for every township in the state are supplied by the Department of Revenue and revised annually. So, easement price is calculated as (feet of stream under easement x $5) + (acres of easement foot print x average market value/acre within that township). Scoring and ranking candidate parcels for trout stream conservation easement acquisition is based on multiple criteria. Criteria include fishery quality, rare natural features and other ecological attributes, potential to link with existing easements to increase protected corridors, and the need for access to conduct habitat restoration and enhancement projects with potential to improve the fishery. Please refer to the attachments for details. The current parcel list is based on parcels meeting a minimum scoring threshold and with landowners expressing an interest in selling an easement. The proposal includes the cost of easements, professional services to complete the transactions, and a deposit to the Easement Stewardship Account to cover future costs of stewardship. The proposal can be scaled by dropping lower scoring parcels.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rick,Walsh,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5232,rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, St. Louis, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-trout-stream-conservation-easements-phase-3-0,,,,
10035230,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement - Phase 7",2025,4206000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(q)","$4,206,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in degraded streams and aquatic management areas and to facilitate fish passage.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - For the Boy River Dam project, warmwater fish communities will be assessed before and after project completion. Rivers and streams provide corridors of habitat including intact areas of forest cover in the east and large wetland/upland complexes in the west - The Roseau River channel restoration project in this region will improve in-channel and riparian habitat. We will use metrics that evaluate instream and floodplain habitat to assess our success. For the Bucks Mill Dam project, we will compare warmwater fish communities before and after project completion. We will also compare catch rates for critical species before and after project completion as indicators of population density changes. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - The Cascade Creek channel restoration project in this region will improve in-channel and riparian habitat. We will use metrics that evaluate instream and floodplain habitat to assess our success. The South Branch of the Buffalo River and Lac qui Parle River channel restoration projects in this region will improve in-channel and riparian habitat. We will use metrics that evaluate instream and floodplain habitat to assess our success. For the Northcote Dam fish passage project, we will use routine fish surveys to gauge changes to the fish community, and compare with pre-project data",,,1615100,"Red River Watershed Management Board, Buffalo Red River Watershed District and Watershed Management District Funds",4106500,99500,,4.5,DNR,"State Government","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) will complete one fish passage project to reconnect reaches of habitat for fish and other aquatic life and restore reaches of two rivers, creating over nine miles of diverse habitat. The footprint of fish passage projects is small, but the Bucks Mill project will reconnect 6,200 acres of lake and river habitat. Stream projects were selected from a statewide list, prioritized by factors such as ecological benefit, scale of impact, urgency of completion, and local support.","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) annually updates a statewide list of stream habitat projects. Submissions come both from MNDNR staff and from partner organizations. Projects are prioritized based on scale-of-impact, urgency, local support, and critical habitat for rare species. Based on this list, MNDNR and our partners are proposing to complete one fish passage project and one channel restoration, leveraging $1,615,100. Access to different habitats is critical for fish and other aquatic organisms to complete various life stages. The habitats they use to spawn, live as juveniles, over-winter, and feed as adults may all be different. These habitats can be fairly unique, such as high-gradient riffles favored by many spawning fish and may be miles apart. When dams or other obstructions prevent aquatic life from reaching ideal habitat, they are forced to use less optimal locations that can reduce their success. In some cases, this leads to the complete loss of sensitive species upstream of a barrier. Modifying or removing the barriers through our proposed fish passage project would have a footprint of one acre but create upstream access to 6,200 acres of lake and river habitat. This will benefit fish such as Walleye, Northern Pike, and Lake Sturgeon present in these rivers, as well as five mussel species classified as threatened or special concern. Streams naturally form habitat through the meandering of the river. Deeper, slower habitat is created by scour into the bed of the river around the outside of bends, while faster water and a rockier bottom is found in the straight sections in between. Wood, overhanging vegetation, and boulders serve as cover and current breaks for fish. In degraded sections of river, these natural processes are disrupted. Some reaches have been artificially straightened, preventing the meandering that forms diverse habitat. In other places, streams have become surrounded by tall banks that prevent high flows from spilling out onto a floodplain. When floods are trapped within the stream channel, the river erodes the banks. This not only mobilizes tons of sediment that degrades downstream habitat, but results in a wide, shallow channel during low-flow periods that is avoided by adult fish. Working with partners, we will restore over 9 miles of habitat in two streams. These restored reaches also will connect reaches of quality habitat. Department resources for stream habitat work falls short of the need; funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund has been critical to an acceleration of stream habitat work by the department and partners. Funding for two stream habitat specialist positions are included in this proposal. These positions provide critical technical assistance, and construction oversight to partners working on Legacy-funded stream restoration and enhancement projects. These two positions focus on partner led projects and rarely work on projects funded through this proposal. The remaining positions included in this proposal work directly on projects funded through this request. These positions improve coordination efficiency by providing single points of contact and enhance outcomes of aquatic habitat projects through technical expertise.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dean,Paron,"Minnesota DNR","525 Lake Ave South Suite 415 ",Duluth,MN,55802,651-259-5205,dean.paron@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Cass, Kittson, Olmsted, Roseau, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-7,,,,
10035232,"DNR Forest Enhancement and Restoration-Phase 4",2025,1727000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(d)","$1,727,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance forest wildlife habitats on public lands throughout Minnesota.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - The DNR and partner agencies conduct a number of wildlife surveys, including moose, deer, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, woodcock, and songbird surveys. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - A number of species are tied to brushland and young aspen forests in these region, including elk, golden-winged warblers, and sharp-tailed grouse. Ongoing surveys and research on these species will allow the DNR to track local and regional responses to these and related efforts. A forest land base that contributes to the habitat picture - These efforts will help manage forests in this region to benefit a range of wildlife species, both game and non-game. Ongoing surveys, especially among songbirds, will track long-term changes in bird populations in this region. Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - The non-game program is very active in this region with projects assessing wildlife populations. And there are the same ongoing wildlife surveys as in the other regions of the state. Improved condition of habitat on public lands - These efforts will help manage forests in this region to benefit a range of wildlife species, both game and non-game. Ongoing surveys, especially among songbirds, will track long-term changes in bird populations in this region",,,,,1696400,30600,,None,DNR,"State Government","Minnesota's iconic forests and brushland habitats require enhancement beyond DNR timber harvest practices. Enhancements, such as brushland shearing provide critical wildlife habitat but are not achieved through timber harvest practices. These additional habitat benefits improve the quality of the forests for wildlife, water quality and outdoor recreation. DNR's Conservation Agenda, Wildlife Action Plan, Forest Action Plan, SNA Strategic Land Protection, Fish Habitat Plan, will guide habitat enhancements in this proposal to meet the objectives put forth in these plans.","Minnesota's forest habitats include many different native plant communities in different growth stages. Forests also includes rivers, lakes, sedge meadows, bogs, and brushland. Each of these habitats are home to a wide array with game and non-game species, including multiple Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Forests provide outdoor recreation, timber products, and support local communities. Forests protect water quality and sequester carbon. However, forests face increasing stress from invasive species, climate change, critical habitat loss, forest conversion, and fragmentation. While timber harvest is an important tool providing habitats in the forest, additional or different enhancements are needed to maximize the diversity for fish and wildlife. For example timber harvest can create a wildlife opening, however other management such as periodic mowing is needed to maintain the opening. We will accomplish strategic and targeted enhancements through contractors to conduct activities which support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats. Activities may include: 1) control invasive species 2) assist with oak regeneration through seeding and tree planting 3) firebreak development and maintenance as well as prescribed burns in fire-dependent forests, brushlands and wetlands 4) remove trees, mow and shear brush 5) maintain/restore open lands and brushland habitats 6) regenerate forests through site preparation, seed procurement/harvest, seeding, and planting 7) plant trees to reforest and restore habitats, add conifer to the landscape, provide thermal cover, diversify forests, and address ash stand management 8) restore floodplain and savanna forest habitat with tree planting, burning and mowing DNR managers collaborate with other State, Federal, County agencies and many conservation organizations to take a landscape view of forests and manage across administrative units. For example, DNR managers are working together with USFS managers to maintain and enhance rock outcrops that provide spring forage and mast for a variety of wildlife. This request seeks funding to restore and enhance habitat on public lands open to hunting, primarily but not limited to, WMA, AMA, SNA and State Forests. Strategic and targeted work will be accomplished through the added capacity of contractors hired to conduct activities that support healthy, diverse and resilient habitats.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Dick,DNR,"1201 East Highway 2 ","Grand Rapids",MN,55744-3296,218-328-8869,ted.dick@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Le Sueur, Marshall, Meeker, Morrison, Olmsted, Pennington, Sibley, St. Louis, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Winona","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-forest-enhancement-and-restoration-phase-4,,,,
10035233,"DNR Grassland Enhancement - Phase 16",2025,1427000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(e )","$1,427,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, in aquatic management areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. This includes surveys such as pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and woodcock, which are all dependent on open areas. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Migratory game and non-game birds will be some of the primary beneficiaries of this work. We hope to continue to strengthen partnerships with the University of Minnesota to incorporate graduate students into research and monitoring work. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - Monitoring will take place with the base level monitoring conducted by DNR staff and staff from other agencies/NGOs. Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Monitoring will primarily be done through studies conducted by the DNR's Ecological and Water Resources Division of key indicator species such as timber rattlesnakes. Restored and enhanced upland habitats - The multi-agency/NGO Grassland Monitoring Team (GMT) has developed standardized protocols for sampling grassland vegetation and a number of the sites on this request will be sampled over the 5 year period",,,,,1363700,63300,,1.36,DNR,"State Government","Grasslands continue to be the most threatened habitat in the state. This programmatic request will build on the DNR's history of enhancing and restoring grasslands. The Prairie Plan and Wildlife Action Plan will guide our efforts to ensure we are operating in a strategic and targeted manner. This proposal will enhance and restore grasslands on 2,856 acres that are permanently protected using prescribed fire, tree removal, high-diversity seedings, and similar practices. Most lands enhanced with these funds are public and open to hunting.","In many farmland counties less than five percent of the area is in public wildlife lands, often much less. We continue to lose about 200 acres of native prairie per year. While Minnesota does have acres enrolled in CRP as well as state programs such as RIM and CREP, there is still very little grassland left in many counties of the state. As such, we need to make sure the remaining grasslands, especially those open to public recreation are as diverse and productive as possible. These lands provide wildlife habitat as well as pollinator habitat and ecosystem services such as floodwater capture and groundwater recharge. Wildlife and pollinator populations are a fraction of what they were even a couple decades ago. Water quality, especially nitrate contamination, is a human health and wildlife issue. Restoring and enhancing grasslands are one of the most effective ways to improve all of these issues. Grasslands and embedded wetlands are also very good at sequestering and storing carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. These efforts can be an important part of the state's Climate Action Framework. Grassland and wetland restoration and enhancement, carefully guided by planning, is one of the best ways to address many of these issues. This programmatic request seeks funding to enhance grassland habitat on permanently protected grasslands and prairies, most of which are open to public hunting. Without periodic management to simulate historical disturbance patterns, grassland lose diversity and productivity. Invasive species may increase and woody vegetation will encroach into the grasslands, changing their very character and the species that inhabit the area. The activities listed in this proposal will use BMPs for grassland enhancement and diverse local ecotype seed mixes for restoration. These activities will include prescribed fire, installing grazing infrastructure, tree removal, seeding to increase plant diversity, and restoring cropland to grassland.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Greg,Hoch,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Murray, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-enhancement-phase-16,,,,
10035234,"DNR WMA and SNA Acquisition, Phase XVI",2025,1359000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(l)","$1,359,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire in fee and restore and enhance lands for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Acres of habitat acquired that support endangered, threatened and special concern species and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Acres of habitat acquired that support nesting and migratory habitat and upland birds and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented. Key core parcels are protected for fish, game and other wildlife - Acres of grassland/wetland habitat complexes acquired that support upland game birds, migratory waterfowl, big-game, and unique Minnesota species (e.g. endangered, threatened, and special concern species and Species in Greatest Conservation Need). Species lists (and numbers where available) of those species observed or documented",,,,,1345500,13500,,0.12,DNR,"State Government","Acquire approximately 140 acres of high priority habitat for designation as Wildlife Management Area or Scientific and Natural Area in the LSOHC Prairie, Forest/Prairie Transition, and Northern Forest Planning Sections emphasizing Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, Conservation That Works 3.0, WMA and AMA Acquisition & Management Strategic Plan and SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan with priority given to sites of high and outstanding biodiversity significance by the Minnesota Biological Survey. All lands will be open for public hunting and fishing (a limited number of SNA's are proposed for limited hunting for instance archery only or hunting but no trapping).","Approximately 140 acres of wildlife habitat will be protected through fee title acquisition and development as Wildlife Management Areas or Scientific & Natural Areas. While the state cannot promise leverage or match without first having funding appropriated, previous Outdoor Heritage appropriations to DNR for WMA and SNA acquisitions have been leveraged through donations, Reinvest in Minnesota Critical Habitat Match and Surcharge (a $6.50 surcharge on small game license sales). Wildlife Management Areas. WMAs protect lands and waters which have a high potential for wildlife production and provide for public hunting, fishing and trapping, and for other compatible outdoor recreational uses such as wildlife viewing and hiking. While highly successful, the current WMA system does not meet all present and future needs for wildlife habitat, wildlife population management, hunter access and wildlife related recreation. This is notably true in the LSOHC Prairie Planning Section where public ownership in many counties is less than 5 percent. DNR Section of Wildlife uses a GIS-based tools to identify the highest priority tracts for potential WMA acquisitions. This quantitative approach scores and ranks acquisition proposals based on a set of weighted criteria and creates a standardized method for evaluating proposed acquisitions on a statewide level. Criteria are periodically reviewed and adapted to changing priorities. Scientific & Natural Areas. The SNA Program will increase public hunting and fishing opportunities while protecting sites with outstanding natural values. Protection is targeted at high priority areas identified in the SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan with emphasis on prairie core areas identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. A quantitative system scores and ranks acquisition proposals based on a weighted set of six criteria. Priority is given to sites of high and outstanding biodiversity significance by the Minnesota Biological Survey, high quality native plant communities and habitat for endangered and threatened species. Larger parcels which adjoin other conservation lands, improve habitat management, are under imminent threat and are partially donated are also rated highly. DNR strategic acquisition priorities include, but are not limited to, protection of: Prairies, Grasslands, and associated Wetlands Existing, high quality significant or rare natural resources Water resources Critical pollinator habitat essential for native species and agricultural crops Large blocks of habitat or natural intact communities, that improve riparian and terrestrial connectivity or maintain ecosystem services through protection of climate resilient, high biodiversity areas Potential acquisition opportunities from willing sellers are coordinated with stakeholders and partners to eliminate duplication and identify concerns and support. Coordinating with partners has been successful to ensure we are working cooperatively and on priority parcels. Properties acquired through this appropriation require County Board of Commissioners' written approval in the county of acquisition, will be designated as WMA or SNA through a Commissioner's Designation Order, brought up to minimum DNR standards, and listed on the DNR website. Basic site improvements will include boundary and LSOHC acknowledgement signs and may include any necessary site cleanup and parcel initial development.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeff,Tillma,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55110,,jeff.tillma@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cass, Faribault, Hubbard, Polk, Red Lake, Redwood","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-wma-and-sna-acquisition-phase-xvi,,,,
10011392,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement, Phase 2",2020,3208000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 5(g)","$3,208,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in degraded streams and aquatic management areas and to facilitate fish passage. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"There are 68 species of greatest conservation need that utilize headwaters to large streams, including birds, turtles, frogs, fish, and insects. Stream habitat projects are not designed with one species in mind, but instead are intended to benefit multiple functions and habitats of the river both within the stream and in the riparian area, which will have benefits for rare species. Diverse, healthy, productive habitat is good for a wide range of species. None of this work was targeted at a specific species of wildlife or fish. We used the approach that diverse productive habitats benefit a wide variety of both game and non-game species as well as any threatened or endangered species. In our restorations, we use very diverse seed mixes. This is obviously beneficial for pollinators. However, all those insects also create a food base for a large number of wildlife species. The structural diversity all those plant species create in the habitat allow every species to find an ideal niche in the grass as well as accommodates different life history stages of wildlife. Prairie habitats once covered one-third of the state but presently less than 2% remain and this habitat is key for many threatened and endangered species. Native prairie, other grasslands that provides habitat for wildlife, and wetlands are key components of functional prairie landscapes that have the capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. This project enhanced and restored over 250 acres of prairie habitat which will meet the needs of threatened and endangered species that rely on this critical habitat.","A total of 1,306 acres were affected: 54 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 1,252 in Enhance.",279000,"Buffalo/Red River Watershed District",3200400,7600,,None,DNR,"State Government","This DNR Aquatic Habitat appropriation used a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat restoration, and enhancement of lakes and streams across all the LSOHC planning regions. Two large stream restoration projects totaling 54 acres were completed with this appropriation. Also, habitat enhancement projects were completed on 51 Aquatic Management Areas, totaling 1252 acres. Stream habitat work for this appropriation and LSOHC-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and interns. These positions aided in public outreach, survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects.","Stream projects were prioritized based on the DNR's Stream habitat Priority List, where projects were ranked based on a number of criteria surrounding support and outcomes. This appropriation funded two stream projects, both of which involved multiple external partners. Individual project details are outlined below. Gorman Creek Stream Restoration. Gorman Creek is a headwaters stream that was historically straightened. As a result, the stream was significantly incised and lacked habitat diversity. This project restored about 2430 feet of Gorman Creek and 2450 feet of the tributary. This project addressed bank and stream bed sources of sediment by applying appropriate dimension, pattern and profile to the mainstream channel. By restoring geomorphic stability of the stream and reconnecting the river with the floodplain, this project enhanced riparian corridors and buffers, improved fish habitat and passage, addressed and reduced bed/bank erosion, and improved water quality. Stony Creek Stream Restoration. The primary purpose of this project was to improve the ecology of the river system by restoring 24,816 feet of a ditched stream to a stable and functioning channel. The project established a natural channel profile, reconnected the stream to the floodplain, and improved riparian habitat by establishing a 340 ft wide vegetated riparian buffer. There are approximately 21 species of fish in the project area that will benefit from improved habitat and water quality. AMA Enhancement: This appropriation includes funding for personnel tasked with assessing habitat needs on Aquatic Management Areas (AMAs), writing management guidance documents that outline projects, and overseeing project implementation. AMA Specialists completed 5 new site assessments, bringing the total number of AMAs assessed since June 2014 to 253. To date, 170 Management Guidance Documents have been completed. An additional 36 Management Guidance Documents are in various stages of review. In this appropriation staff also planned or oversaw enhancement projects on 51 AMAs, totaling 1252 acres. The Stream Restoration Coordinator attended watershed planning meetings and identify critical projects for landscape planning, met with partners discuss scope of project (e.g. dam modification/removal options), attended and presented at public hearings and answer questions from the public, attend various partner meetings (e.g. City Councils, board meetings etc.), developed the project with the partner to ensure the partner supports the project and maximizes ecological gains, advised and coordinated with partners to understand contracted policy requirements both technically and administratively, obtained partner resolutions to proceed with the project, navigated permitting and environmental review needs, called for proposals, ranked projects, developed LSOHC applications, contracts, and reimbursement, conducted design reviews and approval, performed final walk through and project construction sign off, and completed financial reconciliation. NR Specialist been working on culvert data analysis and QA/QC review of the data this summer, digitization of results from formerly surveyed watersheds to be distributed to the National Aquatic Barrier Inventory and for internal DNR use, outreach at various work groups, and aided in various construction projects needs. EWR interns have completed the Crow Wing watershed culvert inventory.",,2019-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dean,Paron,"MN DNR","525 S Lake Ave Suite 415 Box 20",Duluth,MN,55802,651-259-5205,dean.paron@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hubbard, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Mower, Otter Tail, Pope, Redwood, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Wabasha, Washington, Wright","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-2,,,,
10011393,"DNR Grasslands - Phase XI",2020,8861000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 2(i)","$8,861,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, in aquatic management areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Prairie habitats once covered one-third of the state but presently less than 2% remain. Native prairie, other grasslands that provides habitat for wildlife, and wetlands are key components of functional prairie landscapes that have the capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. None of this work was targeted at a specific species of wildlife. We used that approach that diverse productive habitats benefit a wide variety of both game and non-game wildlife species as well as any threatened or endangered species. In our restorations, we use very diverse seed mixes. This is obviously beneficial for pollinators. However, all those insects also create a food base for a large number of wildlife species. The structural diversity all those plant species create in the habitat allow every species to find an ideal niche in the grass as well as accommodates different life history stages of wildlife.","A total of 48,341 acres were affected: 1,690 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 46,651 in Enhance.",,,7584000,352400,,14.28,DNR,"State Government","We restored and enhanced 48,341 acres with 521 projects on Wildlife Management Areas, Scientific and Natural Areas, and Native Prairie Bank Easements.","We select projects using a number of criteria and reviews to make sure the DNR were spending these funds in the best and most productive ways. We can summarize our results in the following table. Brush removal 3 Interseeding 1,786 Invasives control 437 Prescribed fire 33,876 Prescribed browsing (goats) 137 Woody removal 10,296 Grassland restoration 1,690 TOTAL ACRES 48,431 Originally, this appropriation covered the northwest Roving Crew and added a new, fifth, Roving Crew in west-central Minnesota. The language also included two years of funding for the USFWS's Prescribed Fire program. This was our largest grassland request to date and also the appropriation most affected by Covid. We were unable to hire the west-central Roving Crew in a timely fashion due to state hiring freezes. At the same time, the USFWS received IRA funding and returned their second year of funding. While the DNR was able to put most of these dollars to good use, the acre to dollar ratio for fire is usually much higher compared to hiring contractors for tree removal or similar other enhancements. To use up some of the unspent Roving Crew funds, we moved southeast and southwest Roving Crews to this appropriation for one year. While all of this was happening, we were also trying to transition all the Roving Crews to the stand-alone appropriations. Given those issues, we did not reach our anticipated acreage accomplishment. That said, we still managed to enhance 48,431 acres of grassland. Put another way, that's 75.7 square miles of grassland enhancement, or a strip of habitat 0.3 miles wide stretching from Moorhead to St Paul. The Roving Crews allow the DNR to be very flexible. While they have a list of projects to work on, they can also respond fairly quickly if there's an enhancement opportunity shows up. The DNR and partners continue to host field days each summer to learn about management practices such as prescribed fire, conservation grazing, etc. Finally we were also able to continue experimenting with goat browsing in the SE to control buckthorn. SNA staff will monitor these sites over the coming years. This may provide a way to reduce chemical use and integrate some new and emerging agricultural practices, goats, into habitat management for the benefit of wildlife and the agricultural economy. The DNR has traditionally focused on game species. However, there is increasing interest in pollinators and biodiversity. Fortunately, just about every study out there shows that management and restoration for pollinators and songbirds often creates the best habitat for game species. These projects can also increase the amount of carbon absorbed and stored by the plants and soils on these sites. All of these projects, directly or indirectly, fit within the state's Climate Action Framework and other climate related activities. In our budget table, we prorated our budget for individual projects by the acres accomplished.",,2019-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grasslands-phase-xi,,,,
10006514,"DNR Grassland Enhancement Ph X",2019,4007000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(m)","$4,007,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate restoration and enhancement of prairies, grasslands, and savannas in wildlife management areas, in scientific and natural areas, on lands in the native prairie bank, in bluff prairies on state forest land in southeastern Minnesota, and in waterfowl production areas and refuge lands of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Prairie habitats once covered one-third of the state but presently less than 2% remain. Native prairie, other grasslands that provides habitat for wildlife, and wetlands are key components of functional prairie landscapes that have the capacity to adapt to changing environmental conditions. While these appropriation only added 838 acres of grassland acres to the state through restoration, these funds enhanced a much larger area. Put another way, we restored and enhanced 24.3 square miles with these funds. That would be a strip of grassland habitat that would equate to a quarter mile wide stretching from Moorhead to Alexandria. None of this work was targeted at a specific species of wildlife. We used that approach that diverse productive habitats benefit a wide variety of both game and non-game wildlife species as well as any threatened or endangered species. In our restorations, we use very diverse seed mixes. This is obviously beneficial for pollinators. However, all those insects also create a food base for a large number of wildlife species. The structural diversity all those plant species create in the habitat allow every species to find an ideal niche in the grass as well as accommodates different life history stages of wildlife.","A total of 15,577 acres were affected: 838 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 14,739 in Enhance.",,,3632700,198500,,13,DNR,"State Government","We restored and enhanced a total of 15,577 grassland acres with 239 projects on Wildlife Management Areas, Scientific and Natural Areas, and Native Prairie Bank easements.","We select projects using a number of criteria and reviews to make sure the DNR were spending these funds in the best and most productive ways. We can summarize our results in the following table. Brome conversion 6 Interseeding 60 Grassland restoration 838 Prescribed Fire 10,550 Herbaceous Invasive Control 346 Goat Browsing - woody removal 71 Woody Removal 3,492 TOTAL 15,577 This appropriation involved the Southwest Roving Crews. These Crews allow the DNR to be very flexible. While they have a list of projects to work on, they can also respond fairly quickly if there's an enhancement opportunity shows up. For instance, a short dry period in a part of the state may allow them to conduct a late summer prescribed fire which was not in any of the original work plans. Roving Crews have begun experimenting with different burn seasons. The DNR and partners continue to host field days each summer to learn about management practices such as prescribed fire, conservation grazing, etc. We also regularly review the scientific literature to make sure we are applying the most up to date techniques in our management. We were also able to continue our experimenting with goat browsing in the SE to control buckthorn. SNA staff will monitor these sites over the coming years. This may provide a way to reduce chemical use and integrate some new and emerging agricultural practices, goats, into habitat management for the benefit of wildlife and the agricultural economy. The DNR has traditionally focused on game species such as pheasants. However, there is more and more interest in pollinators and biodiversity. Fortunately, just about every study out there shows that management and restoration for pollinators and songbirds often creates the best habitat for game species. Diverse, healthy, productive habitat is good for a wide range of species. These projects can also increase the amount of carbon absorbed and stored by the plants and soils on these sites. All of these projects, directly or indirectly, fit within the state's Climate Action Framework and other climate related activities. As we continue to use these funds, costs for projects will probably increase. In the early years of these funds, we completed a number of simpler or easier projects, the low-hanging fruit. Now we are left with the larger and more challenging projects. In our budget table, we prorated our budget for individual projects by the acres accomplished. Staff funding was combined into one value. Identifying funding for each position would be an accounting challenge so staff funds were combined by DNR Division.",,2018-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette RD ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-grassland-enhancement-ph-x,,,,
10006515,"DNR Trout Stream Conservation Easements",2019,642000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(d)","$642,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in permanent conservation easements to protect trout stream aquatic habitat. Up to $52,500 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Criteria used to score and rank candidate parcels for the AMA system include MCBS sites of biodiversity significance, and any occurrences of rare species in the Natural History Information System.","A total of 115 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 115 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",233600,"RIM Interest and SRI and Trout Stamp and SRI",637800,,,None,DNR,"State Government","Through this appropriation MN DNR was able to acquire 115 aces of permanent trout stream conservation easements, nearly doubling the AP goal of 62 acres. This amounts to over seven miles of protected shoreline. We were able to nearly fully send the appropriation. All the acquired easements are now open to public angling and are locate in SE and NE Minnesota. This appropriation also included a contribution to the Conservation Stewardship Account.","We take a programmatic approach to acquisition, with scoring systems specific to trout stream conservation easements to determine priority of candidate parcels. Candidate parcels for trout stream conservation easements are scored and ranked with relevant criteria specific to trout streams. DNR Central Office program staff work with the Fish and Wildlife Acquisition unit and field staff to identify candidate parcels with landowners willing to sell conservation easements, and prioritize candidates based on scores. Trout stream easements are valued using the formula in statute, so the landowner knows the maximum value from the start of the acquisition process.",,2018-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Martin,Jennings,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5176,martin.jennings@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carlton, Fillmore, Houston, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-trout-stream-conservation-easements,,,,
17720,"Docent Training and Manual",2012,5200,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5200,,,,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better public access to the history of the Governor and Governor's Residence through an interpretive plan and docent manual",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristin,Parrish,"1006 Summit Avenue Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/docent-training-and-manual,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007309,"Documenting and Rehousing the 1973-1977 Silvernale Site Archaeological Collection",2017,126196,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",126196,,"Andrea M. Walsh (Chair), Ann B. Parriott (Vice-Chair), Steven J. Proeschel (Treasurer), Ronald L. Christenson (Secretary), Alison Brown (Ex-officio), Holly Boehne, Ellis F. Bullock Jr, Mark Chronister, Gary L. Ellis, Jamil A. Ghani, William A. Jonason, George J. Kehl, Scott V. Lindemann, Pamela J. Moret, Peter J. Olin, Margaret J. Paddock, Bryan K. Phillips, Judy M. Poferl, James J. Seifert, Todd Soller, William J. Sweasy, Jean M. Taylor, Richard G. Trembley, Dr. Michael G. Vale, Theresa M. H. Wise",2.69,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization of archaeological collections, allowing for greater public access to historic resources. ",," The Science Museum of Minnesota was granted funding to conduct an inventory of their collection from the archaeological digs at the Silvernale Village sit between 1973 and 1977. The Silvernale site stands out as one of the most significant pre-contact Native American sites in the state. Consisting of a large village and some 500 burial mounds, the site was an important gathering place for many Native American groups throughout the Great Plains area between the 11th and 14th centuries CE. The Science Museum acquired the Silvernale collection in 2001. It had never been properly inventoried, nor had all of the artifacts been washed after they were unearthed. This project remedied this, as well as providing up-to-standard storage for the collection. This portion of the materials excavated from the Silvernale site is especially significant because the area that it comes from has since been built over--these are the only extant artifacts from the northern part of the village. Their proper preservation will allow these artifacts to continue to be used for research, as well as for educational purposes. ",2016-11-01,2018-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-221-4576,efleming@smm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Goodhue, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/documenting-and-rehousing-1973-1977-silvernale-site-archaeological-collection,,,,
10013470,"Documenting Dances: Presentations on Immigrant and Refugee Dance Artists in the Twin Cities",2021,9999,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org","Answered above.",,10000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",19999,,"Denise Rodriguez, Thomas O?Connell, Vicki Beebe, Rafael Espinosa, Marlin Heise, Rick MacPherson, Yuichiro Onishi, Mary Wingerd, Todd Lawrence, Ren?e Vaughn, Mary Miller, Robyn Gulley, Sarah Lake",,"East Side Freedom Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document a series of cultural heritage presentations by immigrant and refugee dance artists.",2020-10-01,2021-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Clarence,White,"East Side Freedom Library","1105 Greenbrier St.","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 321-8962",clarence@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/documenting-dances-presentations-immigrant-and-refugee-dance-artists-twin-cities,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17240,"Documenting Minnesota: the 1970s Oral History Project",2011,20275,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1310,,,,,,"Concordia University, St. Paul",,"To conduct, transcribe, edit and archive oral histories on the social and cultural history of Minnesota during the 1970s.",,"To conduct, transcribe, edit and archive oral histories on the social and cultural history of Minnesota during the 1970s.",2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Thomas,Saylor,,"Department of History, 275 Syndicate Street N","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/documenting-minnesota-1970s-oral-history-project,,,,
17235,"Dodd Ford Bridge Pre-development Design",2011,72000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,15000,,,,,,"Blue Earth County",," To obtain professional engineering design and development plan for the Dodd Ford Bridge, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.   ",,"To obtain professional engineering design and development plan for the Dodd Ford Bridge, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Alan,Foresburg,,"35 Map Drive",Mankato,MN,56001,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dodd-ford-bridge-pre-development-design,,,,
17299,"Dodd Ford Bridge Engineering Opinion",2010,3000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3000,,,,,,"Amboy Area Community Club",," The 1901 Dodd Ford Bridge, a significant contributor to the development of Amboy, was slated for replacement by Blue Earth County. Federal funds were sought by the County for the project. This initiated section 106 and 4(f) reviews, which concluded that it would be prudent and feasible to renovate the bridge on site. However, more specific data is required about the historic bridge renovation program and costs. The grant money assisted in funding the hire of a consultant to examine costs and methods to restore and preserve the 1901 Dodd Ford Bridge. ",,"To hire a consultant to examine costs and methods to restore and preserve the 1901 Dodd Ford Bridge",2009-12-22,2010-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Lisa,Lindberg,,"PO Box 443",Amboy,MN,56010,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dodd-ford-bridge-engineering-opinion,,,,
17327,"O'Donnell Shoe Company Building Preservation",2010,50000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,207555,,,,,,Aeon,,"To repoint masonry work on the O'Donnell Shoe Company Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To repoint masonry work on the O'Donnell Shoe Company Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2010-04-22,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Anne,Heitlinger,,"822 S Third Street, Suite 300",Minneapolis,MN,55415,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/odonnell-shoe-company-building-preservation,,,,
32146,"Douglas State Trail bridge #4",2014,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This project replaced bridge #4 on the Douglas State Trail. A grant from the Federal Recreation Trail Program contributed funding towards this project, and leveraged the Legacy funding.",,,2014-11-01,2015-11-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/douglas-state-trail-bridge-4,,,,
10012394,"Eagan Television Video Collections Archiving and Preservation Planning",2019,8750," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","We achieved our goals and objectives and adjusted our timeline for future grant submissions. 1. We completed an overall asset survey to determine the size and content of the collection (See Report Attachment 15, Asset inventory results.) ?18 tapes: 3/4-inch U-matic tapes from the 1990s with TV programs on them. ?349 VHS/SVHS tapes with TV programs on them, going back to 1985. ?1,554 digital (DV) tapes with raw video, news stories, and full-length TV programs from the early 2000s. ?4,202 DVD-R discs, 4.7 GB format, whose content includes multiple, full-length TV shows in a series on single discs; compilations of news stories; and public meetings, community events, and high school activities, which often span two discs. The DVDs go back to 2003. ?13+ TB of video on portable hard drives, which needs metadata harvest and to be moved and stored on the EditShare archive. ?30+ TB of current video is now on our EditShare digital file server and content management system. EditShare has just 72TB of storage, which likely will not be enough to store our entire collection. Meanwhile, video is being shot at higher resolution 4K, which creates much larger data files. We must determine our options for additional storage, and backup. The sheer number of assets causes us to re-assess how many we could complete in the visual inventory step during this grant period. One recommendation would be to enlist more volunteers in this process. 2. We completed the research and creation of a catalog process, custom metadata plan, and testing of inventory step?s collaborative data entry tools. This initial inventory process will enable our support of the project outcomes of archiving, preservation, and metadata generation, all leading to the creation of a finding aid and eventual digital conversion of the assets, providing a path for similar organizations to follow. 3. Due to the source material?s fragility, we determined public access to the material will be available only after we digitize the content. Using an external vendor will be the most cost-effective, timely, and reliable strategy for this conversion. 4. We determined how to integrate our catalog records and metadata from our legacy Access database content into our current media asset management systems (EditShare). 5. We confirmed our user audiences and communities, which includes Dakota County Libraries and connected libraries, as well as the historical societies for Burnsville, Eagan, Dakota County, and the state. 6. We created an archive and collections management policy. (See Attachment 21, Collections and Archival Management Policy.)",,4000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12750,,"Mayor and Councilmembers: Mike Maguire, Meg Tilley, Paul Bakken, Cyndee Fields, Gary Hansen."," ","City of Eagan (Eagan Television)","Local/Regional Government",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to conduct a needs assessment and write a digitization plan for Eagan Television's analog video collections.",2019-03-01,2020-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,McIntee,"City of Eagan (Eagan Television)"," 610 Opperman Drive "," Eagan "," MN ",55123,"(651) 675-5044"," mmcintee@eagan-tv.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/eagan-television-video-collections-archiving-and-preservation-planning,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013386,"East Africa Health Project Microgrant",2020,2500,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","The goal of the project is to amplify and connect all Minnesotans to Somali art and cultural heritage in state of MN. The project will honor and preserve Somali culture and heritage because we are Somalis who know the worth of the art and culture of Somali people. For this project, EAHP is interested in focusing efforts in obesity prevention and chronic diseases through amplification and celebration of Somali arts, culture and heritage in Minnesota, because different Somali dances are exercise which help to prevent obesity and chronic disease. If we get help from Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) we will create multicultural event and dinners to show different communities how Somali culture and heritage and dance are important and can be part of prevention of chronic diseases. We want to increase the depth and breadth of Minnesotans who will connect with Somali art culture and heritage and show them how Somali dance can prevent obesity and chronic disease. ","East Africa Health Project held seminars before the COVID19 outbreak began to introduce to the Somali Community their most popular Somali dances as a substitute for the GYM life style especially during this difficult time while people are quarantined at home. The seminar participants were very receptive to our program and it was well received by them. East Africa Health Project developed and produced a 10-minute video to mobilize Somali Community on the essence of cultural health through art and performance. This will enable us to promote and educate the community about healthy living while preserving their religion and cultural heritage. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,2500,,"Dr. Douglas Pryce, Ahmed Mohamed, Hibakh Mohamoud, Dr. Sadia Jama, Dr. Layla Bile, Dr. Osman M. Ahmed",,"East Africa Health Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","For this project, eahpro is interested in focusing efforts in obesity prevention and chronic diseases through amplification and celebration of Somali arts, culture and heritage in Minnesota, because different Somali dances are exercise which help to prevent obesity and chronic disease. If we get help from Minnesota humanities center (MHC) we will create multicultural event and dinners to show different communities how Somali culture and heritage and dance are important and can be part of prevention of chronic diseases. ",,,2020-01-01,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Osman,Ahmed,"East Africa Health Project",,,,,612-306-0539,osmanahmed@eahpro.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/east-africa-health-project-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
18346,"East Circle Drive Path",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"City Of Rochester",,"to construct a multi-use path forming a continuous, regional path between Viola Road Trail and Towne Club Road Trail, with interconnection to Quarry Hill Nature Center and future connection to Chester Regional Trail",,,2013-01-06,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/east-circle-drive-path,,,,
18496,"Education Programming: Treaties and American Indian Museum Fellowship",2013,153500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Exhibit attendees and members of the public will gain greater knowledge and understanding of the American Indian tribes and communities as the result of this exhibit and programming. Make a positive impact in public schools and in higher education institutes and generate interest and desire to offer more relevant curriculum and programming to students throughout Minnesota.Raise the level of awareness, interest and dedication to teach to American Indian content by teachers and administrators of schools throughout the state. Generate a key desire to work with American Indian tribes and communities by enhancing knowledge of state workers, leaders, and community members in the non-Indian communities. Generate more interest in American Indian students in museum work and the fields of archeology.","• During this grant period, over 11,800 people visited the exhibit in 8 locations. • Convened collaborative sessions with 11 community members to create educator guides that will help educators deepen learning around exhibit content • 8 Educator Guides are in draft and have been piloted in two high schools (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School and Eden Prairie High School) • 8 fellows completed the 3-week long residential American Indian Museum Fellowship • Website enhancements are currently in progress • Staff met with administrators from higher education to discuss how the exhibit could make a positive impact in a post-secondary setting",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Why Treaties Matter exhibit made possible by previous Legacy funding explores the relationships between Minnesota's Dakota and Ojibwe tribes and the United States Government. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Humanities Center will take the work and impact of the exhibit deeper by creating a curriculum to complement the exhibit. Support will also be provided to The American Indian Museum Fellowship program – a three-week residential program, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, designed to expose and engage Minnesota's American Indian undergraduates to the fields of museum work and archeology.",,,2013-01-04,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Annamarie,Hill,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","161 St Anthony Avenue, Suite 919","St. Paul",MN,55103,6512960041,annamarie.hill@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Cass, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-programming-treaties-and-american-indian-museum-fellowship,,,,
37491,"Educational Achievement",2017,70272,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Total number of student participants, evaluations of academic outcomes related to History Day, understanding of historic sites visited, increased sense of student connection to Minnesota, level of student engagement in programs, teacher satisfaction with classroom support services and field trips.",,,60000,"WEM Foundation funding for the Partnership for Place Based Learning",70272,2862,,0.30,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Improving the educational achievement of Minnesota's students is a strategic priority for MNHS. The Educational Achievement initiative allows MNHS to create partnerships with three school districts--one rural, one suburban and one urban--and evaluate how a variety of educational programs measurably improve student achievement across multiple grade levels over multiple years. The partnership schools also provide significant matching funding to further enrich educational opportunities for their students. Partnership schools receive funding to enrich their history instruction for students in grades 6-12. Over the next five years, MNHS will continue to study the impact of the Northern Lights sixth grade social studies textbook, National History Day in Minnesota and other classroom resources on student learning and engagement. Each school also participates in joint field trips to MNHS sites and museums, including overnight stays. In FY17, partnership activities include summer enrichment programs, internships and job shadowing to address summer learning loss. This partnership gives rural, suburban and urban students the chance to expand their knowledge of Minnesota and American history and to engage in applied and place-based learning opportunities. MNHS educators use the partnership schools to test materials and programs that can then be applied to other schools around the state.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Cass, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/educational-achievement-1,,,,
34118,"Educational Achievement",2016,66213,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Development of institutional efforts to improve academic achievement and educational equity with school partners. Assessment include the effect of partnership resources on academic achievement and engagement of students in grades 6-12, increased access to field trips to MNHS sites, improved research skills through library field trips, improved college readiness and aspiration through campus experiences, increased professional development opportunities for teachers.",,,27000,"Northland Schools, Remer and Washington Technonogy Magnet School, St Paul",66213,3150,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",0.30,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners: Northland Schools, Remer, and Washington Technology Magnet School, St. Paul Improving the educational achievement of Minnesota's students is a strategic priority for MNHS. The Educational Achievement initiative allows MNHS to create partnerships with two school districts",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Cass",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/educational-achievement-0,,,,
34119,"Education Outreach Partnership for National History Day",2016,65612,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Partnerships with MPS, SPPS, MSUM and SCSU: Measurement of ways teacher use the History Day program to meet state standards. SPPS and MPS - increased number of staff hours dedicated to classroom support; increased professional development for teachers; coordination of school district History Day events. SCSU - Increase number of undergraduate mentors for Central MN and support for a regional coordinator. Also support enriched instruction in US History through field trips to MNHS historic sites and archives.",,,27000,"St. Cloud State University, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools",65612,6598,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",0.60,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partners: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU), University of Minnesota (U of M), Minneapolis Public Schools, St. Paul Public Schools Through this program, partners are extending the reach of National History Day in Minnesota. MNHS professional staff members coordinate school services with an emphasis on support for students from diverse backgrounds. Higher education partnerships help build college readiness skills for middle and high school students and strengthen the mentoring skills of Minnesota college students. Undergraduate students from the U of M and MNSCU colleges are trained to become History Day mentors and work with History Day students at inner city and rural schools. These partnerships have established a national model for creating ""campus to classroom"" connections where undergraduate students support classroom teachers by advising History Day students with topic selection, research, and project development. These academic skills make students more college-ready and the relationships with mentors increase aspiration for higher education.",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Clay, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-outreach-partnership-national-history-day,,,,
10031396,"Effects of Conservation Grazing on Solar Sites Managed for Pollinator Habitat",2025,88000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03z","$88,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Native Landscapes, in partnership with Temple University, to analyze the effects of sheep grazing and mowing on the vegetation and soils of solar sites managed for pollinator habitat and to improve understanding of the environmental outcomes from the colocation of solar panels; grazing; and native, pollinator-friendly vegetation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2029, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,0.7,"Minnesota Native Landscapes","For-Profit Business/Entity","This research will analyze the effects of sheep grazing and mowing on the vegetation of solar sites that have been managed for pollinator habitat",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2028-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Tix,"Minnesota Native Landscapes","8740 77th St NE",Otsego,MN,55362,"(763) 295-0010",dan.tix@mnlcorp.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/effects-conservation-grazing-solar-sites-managed-pollinator-habitat,,,,
28901,"Electropolis Exhibit Phase 2: Implementation",2015,100000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,100000,,"Marjorie Andersen, Brad Bakken, Earl Bakken, Rebecca Bergman, Larry Bick, Georgine Busch, Michael Day, Matthew Hunt, Mark Knudson, Ann Ladd, Kandace Olsen, John Powers, Lesa Ramos, Kathy Scoggin, Janet Swedal, Matthew Thell, David Whitman",0.00,"The Bakken Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire consultants to develop and install an exhibit on the history of electricity in Minneapolis.",,,2014-10-01,2016-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Juliet,Burba,"The Bakken Museum","3537 Zenith Avenue S",Minneapolis,MN,55416,"612-926-3878 x 217",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/electropolis-exhibit-phase-2-implementation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28518,"Electropolis Exhibit Development",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","In the grant proposal, progress indicators were defined as completion of an updated interpretive plan draft, formative evaluation report, final interpretive plan, and final design plan. Project staff completed these, consistent with the defined timeframes, and made the decision to combine the interpretive and design plans into a unified exhibit plan. The Bakken achieved the intended outcome of this project, updating the Electropolis exhibit plan to include local history content. The successful completion of the project can primarily be attributed to a cooperative working relationship between project staff and contractors, including well-defined roles and a shared understanding of a clear goal. As well, working in a condensed timeframe and limiting the scope for major changes enabled project staff and contractors to prioritize tasks and make decisions as needed. Staff efficiently determined ways to integrate historical content into the Electropolis exhibit plan, tested them with the target audience, and incorporated their feedback.",,,2253,,12253,,"Marjorie F. Andersen, Earl E. Bakken, Brad Bakken, Rebecca Bergman, Larry Bick, Bruce H. Bruemmer, Georgine L. Busch, Michael Day, Matthew Hunt, Ann Ladd, Kandace Olsen, John L. Powers, Lesa Ramos, Kathy Scoggin, Roger H. Stuewer, Matthew Thell, David Whitman",0.15,"The Bakken Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop and design an exhibit on the history of electricity in Minnesota.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Juliet,Burba,"The Bakken Museum","3537 Zenith Avenue S",Minneapolis,MN,55416,"612-926-3878 x 217",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/electropolis-exhibit-development,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28883,"Elevator Replacement",2015,220000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,220000,,"Daniel J. Young - President, Jamie Slade, Julie Padilla, Kevin S. Spring, Patrick Seeb, Patrick H. O'Neill",0.00,"James J. Hill Reference Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve public accessibility at the James J. Hill Reference Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, to better comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.",,,2014-10-01,2017-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Palank,"James J. Hill Reference Library","80 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-265-5442,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/elevator-replacement,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
18494,"Empowering U",2013,10000,,,"1. a rising commitment to, and participation in, civic life,2. a greater understanding of the political and governmental systems, 3. a desire to register to vote and to vote, if or when they are eligible to do so, 4. a clearer understanding of their own values and the views, goals, and roles of public leaders and other political and governmental actors.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,,,,,"Heartland Democracy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Heartland Democracy will partner with Commonbond’s Skyline Tower’s Teen Program to engage a cohort of teenagers who are primarily Somali- and Ethiopian-American in the Empowering U program—discovering their own motivation to engage in civic affairs, along with the tools to do so.",,,2013-01-11,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tom,Vellenga,"Heartland Democracy","2091 Lincoln Ave","St. Paul",MN,55105,,vellenga@heartlanddemocracy.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-u,,,,
10034067,"Empowered Stories of Success: African American Narratives from Minnesota's Labor History",2024,163418,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Donzel Leggett (Chair), Morris Goodwin, Jr (Vice Chair), Wayne Gray (Co-Vice Chair), Nathan Uhl (Treasurer), John (Chip) Howard (Secretary), Eric Black, Emma Corrie, Sara Knapp, Andrew Lanik, April D. Lucas, Kate Menendez, Katie McClarty, Liz Page Merry, Emily Reitan, Gary Weinstein, Robert Hunter",,"Twin Cities R!SE",,"This dynamic initiative aims to honor the rich cultural heritage of Minnesota, drawing inspiration from the African American-led labor struggles that have shaped the state and linking history to the stories of today's fight for economic empowerment. The project comprises two main components: 1) Legacy Gallery The creation of the physical and online Legacy Gallery (composed of videos, photography, oral history recordings, paintings, and other media) will enable us to artistically capture and share the legacy of African American labor struggles and the stories of success of TCR alumni. 2) Story Circles - We will facilitate Story Circle events with key community partners to extend the project's reach and showcase the results of the gallery. TCR alumni will share the stories collected during the research phase (the stories that build the Legacy Gallery), moderate lively discussions, and incorporate the audience's feedback into the project.",,,2024-05-24,2025-08-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Val,Brandywine,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowered-stories-success-african-american-narratives-minnesotas-labor-history,,,,
10034145,"Empowering Community Voices and Expanding Community Conversations and Cultural Narratives",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Meagan Pick Vice (President), Ashley Aram (Vice President), Kyle Marek-Spartz (Treasurer), Phasoua Vang (Secretary), Abdi Mohamed, Aquila Collins, Angie Lynch, Nancy Vue, Rachelle Strasburg, Roger Barr, Sarah Reichling",,"Saint Paul Neighborhood Network/SPNN",,"The Media Education team we will share resources with the community so they can tell their own stories through youth and adult programs. These programs focus on photography, audio and visual storytelling, and advanced cinematography skills.",,,2024-07-01,2025-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Schumacher,,,,,,"(651) 298-8904",schumacher@spnn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-community-voices-and-expanding-community-conversations-and-cultural-narratives,,,,
37481,"Engaging High School Students in Minnesota History through Internships",2017,6317,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (2) Programs","$5,525,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.","95% of students rate their experience good-excellent. Net promoter score is +45 or above. We will have a placement rate of 70% from students from communities of color. Students will show improvements job, communication and collaboration skills, preparing these students for the future workforce.",,,,,6317,1000,,0.20,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","MNHS strives to attract high school interns from underrepresented communities to encourage engagement and diversify the institution. Legacy funds supported four high school-age gallery assistants in spring 2016. These students received professional on-the-job experience interacting with visitors in the History Center galleries and at public events. Students contributed more than 300 hours to MNHS. Fifty percent of these students were from communities of color. The Summer Legacy program supported four gallery assistants, beginning in FY16 and continuing into FY17. Seventy-five percent of these students were from communities of color, and they contributed over 300 service hours.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/engaging-high-school-students-minnesota-history-through-internships-1,,,,
10031273,"Engineering Research Associates (ERA) Oral History Project",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,1640,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11640,,"Mari Oyanagi Eggum (Chair), Jo Emerson, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, Alison Midden, Dixie Nelson, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, Ellen Turpin, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Helen Wilkie, Lee Pao Xiong",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in oral history interviews the history of Engineering Research Associates (ERA), a business formed in Saint Paul in 1946.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/engineering-research-associates-era-oral-history-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10004587,"Enhancing Understanding of Minnesota River Aquatic Ecosystem",2017,500000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate collection of baseline data to enhance understanding of the Minnesota River ecosystem, measure future impacts of changing climate and landscapes on the aquatic ecosystem, and guide future management efforts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03i.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tony,Sindt,"MN DNR","20596 Hwy 7",Hutchinson,MN,55350,"(320) 234-2550",anthony.sindt@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Hennepin, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-understanding-minnesota-river-aquatic-ecosystem,,,,
10031293,"Enhanced Visitor Experiences in GN Coach",2024,100000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Grants","$100,000 the first year is for a grant to the Minnesota Transportation Museum for programming at the historical Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul to preserve and share the history and culture of railroads in Minnesota","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,,100000,,"Wayne Merchant, Bob Puelston, Deb Wood, Barb Loida, John Rademecky, Morten Jorgensen, Lane Littrell, Mari Pew, Garry Yazell, Larry Paulson",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"A grant to the Minnesota Transportation Museum for programming at the historical Jackson Street Roundhouse in St. Paul to preserve and share the history and culture of railroads in Minnesota.",2023-10-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Scott,Hippert,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 Pennsylvania Avenue E","St. Paul",MN,55130-4319,6127436634,scott@trainride.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-visitor-experiences-gn-coach,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10033971,"Enhance Metro and SE MN Trout Stream Habitats, Phase 2",2024,1690000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(o)","$1,690,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance habitat for trout and other species in and along coldwater rivers, lakes, and streams in the metro and southeast regions of Minnesota. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - Measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - Enhancement of in-stream and riparian corridor habitat creates miles of connected habitat. Outcomes in aquatic life are measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered",,,167000,"Trout Unlimited, USFWS, NRCS, SWCD and MNDNR",1625000,65000,,3,"MN TU","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited will enhance and restore degraded habitat for fish and diverse wildlife in and along priority trout streams located on existing public lands and conservation easements in the Metro area and southeast Minnesota. Increasing threats to these highly prized, yet relatively scarce, resources require accelerating habitat work to reduce the backlog of degraded stream reaches and buffer streams from the increased frequency and intensity of large rainfall and flood events. In addition to increased fish and wildlife populations, other outcomes include increased opportunities for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts to interact with high quality ecosystems close to home.","The popularity of trout fishing in southeast MN and the Metro area continues to soar. Anglers applaud our recent habitat projects but want to see many more undertaken. Badly degraded habitat on those trout streams that are most accessible to the public severely limits their productivity and public enjoyment. Minnesota Trout Unlimited (""MNTU"") will directly enhance or restore degraded habitat on priority streams with existing protections under the Aquatic Management Area system or other public ownership. We will also extend the work of the conservation corps, drawn from urban youth, to restore healthy prairie, wetland and forest vegetation (i.e., habitat) on the larger parcels surrounding Metro trout streams. We propose to restore or enhance habitat in and along these public waters (in these counties): 1. Eagle Creek (Scott); 2. Vermillion River (Dakota); 3. Little Cannon River (Goodhue); 4. Spring Creek (Wabasha)*; 5. South Branch Root River (Fillmore); 6. Crooked Creek* (Houston); 7. Garvin Brook* (Winona); 8. Southeast MN streams (additional enhancements in numerous counties); and 9. Numerous streams (vegetation in numerous counties). Individual project descriptions are provided in an attachment. Work on streams with an asterisk will occur only if the appropriation amount increases or substantial leverage is secured. Goals and scope of work: The goals of projects are to increase the carrying capacity and trout population of the stream, increase angling access and participation, improve water quality, and provide other benefits to aquatic, terrestrial, and avian wildlife. Each project will accomplish one or more of these objectives: (a) increase adult trout abundance, (b) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream, (c) reconnect the stream to its floodplains to reduce negative impacts from severe flooding, (d) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms, (e) increase habitat for invertebrates and non-game species, (f) improve connectivity of habitat along aquatic and riparian (terrestrial) corridors, (g) improve riparian forest health and function, (h) improve angler access and participation, and (i) protect productive trout waters from invasive species. The scope of work and methods utilized vary by project site conditions and are discussed in the individual project descriptions provided in the attachment. How priorities were set: MNTU focuses habitat enhancement and restoration efforts on those watersheds likely to continue to support viable, fishable populations of naturally reproducing trout fifty years and more from now. Work is done only where degraded habitat is a limiting factor for a quality, sustainable fishery. Priority locations are determined through consultations with MNDNR professionals, MNDNR management plans and surveys, other habitat and conservation planning efforts, MNTU members' knowledge of watersheds, and science-based criteria. All things being equal, we consider the potential to draw new anglers outdoors, increase public awareness, engage landowners in conservation, foster partnerships, and increase public support for OHF projects. Stakeholder support: We continue receiving strong support from anglers, landowners, rural communities, and local civic and sporting organizations. Local governments are approaching us to partner on habitat work and we continue gathering local input and developing partnerships in the planning and implementation stages.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,MN,55317,6126701629,john.lenczewski@mntu.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Scott, Wabasha, Winona","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhance-metro-and-se-mn-trout-stream-habitats-phase-2-1,,,,
10033901,"Enhanced Public Land - Grasslands - Phase VI",2024,2772000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(i)","$2,772,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to enhance and restore grassland and wetland habitat on public lands. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Increased waterfowl and upland bird migratory and breeding success - Outcomes will be measured by resource professionals and evaluated by using the best science available to land managers. Outcomes will be measured by resource professionals and evaluated by using the best science available to land managers. Improved condition of habitat on public lands - Outcomes will be measured by resource professionals and evaluated by using the best science available to land managers",,,164700,"PF, PF, Federal and Private",2704400,67600,,0.58,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","6,870 acres of grassland and wetland habitat will be enhanced or restored through this proposal to benefit upland dependent species on Minnesota lands open to public hunting. These include Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA), and National Wildlife Refuges (NWR). We will accomplish this by working with our partners to follow best practices to conduct wetland restorations, conservation grazing, invasive tree removal, prescribed fire, and diversity seeding in the prairie, forest/prairie transition, and metro regions.","Restoration and enhancement of prairie and wetland habitat remains as one of the core strategies of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Many native and restored prairies are degraded from lack of disturbance, low diversity and spread of invasive trees. There are wetlands in these landscapes that need be to restored and many previously restored basins that are in need of repair. This proposal aims to build on past investments to improve habitat on WPAs, WMAs, and NWRs so they can reach their full potential for wildlife production. Activities include the following: 1) Wetlands will be restored/enhanced by removing drain tile, constructing/repairing earthen dams and/or water control structures, removing sediment and invasive narrow leaf cattail control. Wetlands targeted for enhancement are vital to providing food, cover, and the space required for breeding waterfowl while being essential to water quality and aquifer recharge. 2) A diverse mixture of native grasses and forbs is ideal for nesting and brood rearing of upland nesting birds and essential for pollinator species. Many WMAs, WPAs, or NWRs were purchased in sub-optimal habitat condition (e.g. monotype of brome grass). We will use a site-specific combination of techniques (e.g. cultivation, tree removal, herbicide, and prescribed fire) to bring back productivity to these public lands. In close collaboration with the land managers, we will seed a diverse mix of native grasses and forbs that are well adapted to site conditions. Mowing will be used as needed to manage annual weed pressure to ensure establishment. 3) Prescribed burning is the primary tool for managing grassland habitat. It increases vigor, sets back invasive woody species, and removes built up residue. 4) Conservation grazing is an important enhancement tool for sites that are difficult to conduct prescribed fires or need to target specific enhancement needs (e.g. cool season grass suppression, tree invasion, etc.). Permanent infrastructure with a lifespan of 30+ years will be installed to conduct conservation grazing plans written to benefit wildlife. 5) Research has shown that invasive trees are detrimental to prairie/grassland wildlife and thus will be removed with this proposal. These trees reduce nesting success and provide perches and dens for predators. These predators are highly effective at predating both nests and nesting birds, especially in fragmented low quality habitat. By creating the best possible habitat on WPAs, NWRs and WMAs, we will strive to help our public land management entities by reducing future investments for management. A RFP and ranking process has been developed in previous phases that allows us to identify, rank and deliver the projects that have the most impact for grassland and wetland wildlife.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Becca,Kludt,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","547 5th St SW ",Perham,MN,56573,218-220-5391,bkludt@pheasantsforever.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Washington, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-public-land-grasslands-phase-vi,,,,
10017809,"Enhanced Public Land - Grasslands - Phase IV",2021,2280000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(m)","$2,280,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to enhance and restore grassland and wetland habitat on public lands. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Value to T&E species is one of our project ranking criteria as part of our RFP. Projects that directly benefitted T&E species were more likely to be funded. In addition, all projects were carefully planned and monitored to mitigate any negative impact to T&E or SGCN.","A total of 10,115 acres were affected: 50 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 10,065 in Enhance.",88800,"Federal, Private, PF and PF",2237800,42200,,0.49,"Pheasants Forever ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program enhanced 10,064.8 and restored 50.7 acres for a total impact of 10,115.5 acres by restoring wetlands, removing invasive trees, seeding prairies, prescribed burning, and installing infrastructure for conservation grazing. These practices took place on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA's), and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) in the prairie and the forest/prairie transition regions of Minnesota.","Pheasants Forever sent a Request for Proposal (RFP) to wildlife managers within the MN DNR (managing WMA's), and USFWS (managing WPA's), giving them the opportunity to submit projects to be funded under this phase. Eligible practices included wetland restoration, invasive tree removal, upland enhancement/restoration, prescribed fire, and conservation grazing. Projects were ranked based on cost and priorities such as the impact on threatened & endangered species, project location within Conservation Plan Focus Areas, size of the complex, and potential benefit to water quality. For selected projects, PF restoration staff worked with area wildlife managers to develop restoration/enhancement plans and translate those into statements of work (SOW). The SOW was sent along with the Request for Bid to local contractors as part of the solicitation process that is laid out in PF's Procurement Policy. Once awarded, PF and agency staff monitored construction to ensure work was completed to quoted specifications, in time, and on budget.",,2020-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever","1783 Buerkle Circle ","St. Paul",MN,55110,,sadams@pheasantsforever.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-public-land-grasslands-phase-iv,,,,
10035235,"Enhanced Public Land - Grasslands - Phase VII",2025,1902000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(f)","$1,902,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to enhance and restore grassland and wetland habitat on public lands within the forest prairie transition, metro urban, and prairie ecoregions of Minnesota.","Increased waterfowl and upland bird migratory and breeding success - Outcomes will be measured by resource professionals and evaluated by using the best science available to land managers. Outcomes will be measured by resource professionals and evaluated by using the best science available to land managers. Improved condition of habitat on public lands - Outcomes will be measured by resource professionals and evaluated by using the best science available to land managers",,,111300,"PF and PF/State/Federal",1855700,46300,,0.21,PF,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","In this phase of the Enhanced Public Lands - Grassland program, Pheasants Forever (PF) will enhance or restore 4,000 acres of upland and wetland habitat. The goal of this program is to improve habitat on existing Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs), and National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) that are open to public hunting. PF does this by working with agency partners to develop restoration and enhancement plans and hiring local, private contractors to complete work. Examples of habitat improvements include restoring wetlands, removing invasive trees, conducting conservation grazing, and seeding grasslands with high-diversity native seed mixes.","Grassland-wetland ecosystems require regular disturbance to preserve their functionality and quality to positively impact fish, wildlife, and the public. Lack of disturbance on native and restored prairies has resulted in degraded habitats characterized by low plant diversity, presence of non-native or invasive species, and the spread of voluntary trees into open prairie. Wetlands embedded in these grasslands require restoration to achieve their fullest functionality, or have structures that need repair. The Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (MPCP) identifies restoration and enhancement as two strategies to combat these issues. In accordance with this plan, Pheasants Forever has created the Enhanced Public Lands - Grasslands program to restore and enhance grassland and wetland habitats on existing WMAs, WPAs, and NWRs (many of which were purchased in sub-optimal conditions) in the prairie, forest/prairie transition, and metro regions. Pheasants Forever will utilize a previously developed Request for Proposals (RFP) and process to evaluate projects submitted by agency partners. Restoration and enhancement activities include the following: 1) Wetland restoration/enhancement: Tools used to accomplish this include removing drain tile, constructing/repairing earthen dams and/or water control structures, removing sediment and invasive narrow leaf cattail control. Wetlands targeted for enhancement are vital to providing food, cover, and the space required for breeding waterfowl while being essential to and landscape resiliency in the face of climate change. 2) Upland Enhancement: We will use a site-specific combination of techniques (e.g. cultivation, tree removal, herbicide, and prescribed fire) to bring back productivity to these public lands. In close collaboration with the land managers, we will seed a diverse mix of native grasses and forbs that are well adapted to site conditions and are ideal for upland nesting bird production and success of pollinator species. Mowing will be used as needed to manage annual weed pressure to ensure establishment. 3) Prescribed burning: This is the primary tool for managing grassland habitat as it is cost effective, increases vigor by removing built up litter, and sets back invasive woody species. 4) Conservation Grazing: This is an important enhancement tool for sites that are difficult to conduct prescribed fires or need to target specific enhancement needs (e.g. cool season grass suppression, tree invasion, etc.). Permanent infrastructure with a lifespan of 30+ years will be installed to conduct conservation grazing plans written to benefit wildlife. 5) Tree Removal: Research has shown that invasive trees are detrimental to prairie/grassland wildlife and thus will be removed with this proposal. These trees reduce nesting success by providing perches for aerial predators, dens for mammalian predators, and increases predator efficiency by creating habitat edges and fragmenting habitat. Predators are highly effective at predating both nests and nesting birds, especially in fragmented low quality habitat. Restoring or enhancing habitat to its highest function in these areas will not only greatly benefit fish and wildlife populations, but also reduce future management costs (by creating robust, better self-regulating ecosystems), and improve the enjoyment of the area by the public.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Becca,Kludt,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","547 5th St SW ",Perham,MN,56573,218-220-5391,bkludt@pheasantsforever.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Washington, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-public-land-grasslands-phase-vii,,,,
10006517,"Enhanced Public Land - Grasslands - Phase III",2019,2160000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(n)"," $2,160,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to enhance and restore grassland and wetland habitat on public lands. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Value to T&E species is one of our project ranking criteria as part of our RFP. Projects that directly benefitted T&E species were more likely to be funded. In addition, all projects were carefully planned and monitored to mitigate any negative impact to T&E or SGCN.","A total of 10,781 acres were affected: 198 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 10,583 in Enhance.",45800,"Federal and PF",2129500,29700,,0.39,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program enhanced 10,583 and restored 198 acres for a total impact of 10,781 acres by restoring wetlands, removing invasive trees, seeding prairies, prescribed burning, and installing infrastructure for conservation grazing. These practices took place on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA's), and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's) in the prairie, metro and the forest/prairie transition regions of Minnesota. We exceeded our acre goals in every category, brought $45,768.51 in match funds, and are returning $833.50 in funds.","Pheasants Forever sent a Request for Proposal (RFP) to wildlife managers within the MN DNR (managing WMA's), and USFWS (managing WPA's), giving them the opportunity to submit projects to be funded under this phase. Eligible practices included wetland restoration, invasive tree removal, upland enhancement/restoration, prescribed fire, and conservation grazing. Projects were ranked based on cost and priorities such as the impact on threatened & endangered species, project location within Conservation Plan Focus Areas, size of the complex, and potential benefit to water quality. For selected projects, PF restoration staff worked with area wildlife managers to develop restoration/enhancement plans and translate those into statements of work (SOW). The SOW was sent along with the Request for Bid to local contractors as part of the solicitation process that is laid out in PF's Procurement Policy. Once awarded, PF and agency staff monitored construction to ensure work was completed to quoted specifications, in time, and on budget.",,2018-07-01,2023-09-07,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sabin,Adams,"Pheasants Forever","14241 Steves Rd SE ",Osakis,MN,56360,,sadams@pheasantsforever.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Traverse, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-public-land-grasslands-phase-iii,,,,
10034047,"Enhance, Revive, Revitalize Anishnaabe Art and Culture",2024,45371,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Susie Ballot (Chair), Steve Larsen (Treasurer), Teresa Rojas, Vince Olson, Carlene Hisgun","0.45 FTE","White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP)",,"This project will preserve and celebrate the Anishinaabe Art & Culture through a series of meaningful workshops. Each workshop (12 total), is designed to engage 10-12 participants, providing them with valuable cultural experiences and knowledge. The workshops include: 1) Anishinaabe Hand Drum Making with Young Men; 2) Anishinaabe Natural Medicines; 3) Anishinaabe Medicine Bags; 4) Moccasin Making, 5) Bandolier Bag Making; 6) Dreamcatcher Workshop; 7) Ribbon Skirt Making and Ribbon Shirt Making; 8) Women's Bear Bundle Workshop; 9) Beading a Daisy Chain with Youth; 10) Powwow Belt Making; 11) Men's & Boys Roach Making; 12) Jingle Dress Making.",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Rousu,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Clearwater, Mahnomen",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhance-revive-revitalize-anishnaabe-art-and-culture,,,,
10034011,"Enhancing youth education through outreach to underserved and diverse communities.",2024,150000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Ken Brown (Chair), Darcy Elmer (Chair Elect), Melissa Brinkman (Secretary), Andrew Forliti (Treasurer), Soledad Andrade, Angie Bowman-Malloy, Deneene Graham, Shelley Henry, Jenny Hosfeld, Zoey Jantsan, Laura Kropp, Becky Montpetit, Shruthi Naik, Carla Nelson, Sean Ryan, Erica Schumacher, Claudia Tabini, Chris Wendland",,SPARK,,"This project through field trips, community access events, museum-to-go, and free family passes, support programming that celebrates the rich and diverse community of Olmsted County.",,,2024-03-11,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Heather,Nessler,,,,,,"(507) 218-3102",hnessler@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-youth-education-through-outreach-underserved-and-diverse-communities,,,,
10012517,"Eoin McKiernan Television Program Digital Conversion",2020,5230," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5230,,"Cormac ? S?, Greg Anderson, Jo Ann Vano, Laura MacKenzie, Jim Tarbox, Zephyr (Maia) Crews-Erjavec"," ","Celtic Junction Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of mid-1960s video recordings of Minnesota TV programs on Irish culture, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Miller,"Celtic Junction Arts Center"," 836 Prior Ave N. "," St. Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 245-3719"," library@celticjunction.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/eoin-mckiernan-television-program-digital-conversion,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012606,"Evaluation of Building Mechanical System (HVAC)",2018,6100," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Yes, we believe that target goals were achieved. We suppose we were able to achieve these results because this grant enabled us to hire LV Engineering to perform a professional analysis. This analysis included data collection of temperature and humidity levels and a comprehensive analysis of the church layout and its current HVAC system. LV Engineering provided solid recommendations for replacing our HVAC system given the limitations of the existing structure. They also confirmed a report from a previous company, that St. Peter's current HVAC system, although functioning, has performed well beyond its expected lifespan and replacing it is, not only necessary, but urgent.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6100,,"Deacon Dennis Bivens,Tim Dufault, Marlene Dufault, David Brule, Marie Chaput, Tim Chaput, Marlan Dufault, Madeline Dufault",0.03,"St. Peter Parish","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the building environment.",2018-03-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Dufault,"St. Peter Parish"," 25823 185th Ave SW "," Crookston "," MN ",56716,"(218) 289-0457"," tdufault@rrv.net ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-building-mechanical-system-hvac-4,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10004563,"Evaluating Insecticide Exposure Risk for Grassland Wildlife on Public Lands",2017,250000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$250,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to evaluate exposure risks of grassland wildlife to soybean aphid insecticides, to guide grassland management in farmland regions of Minnesota for the protection of birds, beneficial insects, and other grassland wildlife. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03n.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Davros,"MN DNR","35365 800th Ave",Madelia,MN,56062,"(507) 642-8478",nicole.davros@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluating-insecticide-exposure-risk-grassland-wildlife-public-lands,,,,
18137,"Evaluate HVAC System in Museum",2013,6800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6800,,"Ken Braaten, Harlen Highberg, Jan Feil, Larry Shelquist, Donna Rae Jacobson, Rodney Rhen, Jerry Gordon, Deb Wilde",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate current system preparatory to better control of the Clearwater County History Museum environment",,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate current system preparatory to better control of the Clearwater County History Museum environment",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluate-hvac-system-museum,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025064,"Evaluation of Building Mechanical System (HVAC): Archives",2022,6400,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6400,,"Ann Ashton-Piper, Sylvia Bartley, Karen Durant, Matthew K. Entenza, Ellen Ewald, Nicholas C. Gangestad, Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo, James Hereford, Veena Iyer, Diane L. Jacobson, Mark S. Johnson, Eric J. Jolly, Cynthia G. Jones, Wayne Jorgenson, Dean Kennedy, Toby Piper LaBelle, LaJune Thomas Lange, Steven E. Larson, Karolynn Lestrud, Terry Lindstrom, Dennis Meyer, Pamela Moksnes, Nancy (Mackey) Mueller, Jeffrey Nodland, John O'Brien, Paul C. Pribbenow (President), John Schwartz, Rev. Dr. Laurie Skow-Anderson, Dean Sundquist, Rev. Ann Svennungsen, Jill Nelson Thomas, David Tiede, Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Noya Woodrich",,"Augsburg University","Private College/University","To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the environment of the Augsburg University archives.",,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the environment of the Augsburg University archives.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mary,Hollerich,"Augsburg University","2211 Riverside Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55454,6123301603,holleric@augsburg.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-building-mechanical-system-hvac-archives,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025205,"Evaluation of Building Mechanical System",2022,9600,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9600,,"Christine Rule, Roger Stahl, Kyle Benish, Linda Willihnganz, Ken Brown, Jordan Cepress, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Ali Kryzer, Josefina Pozas, Dr. Paul Scanlon, Kirk Schumacher",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the museum environment.",,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the museum environment.",2022-07-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,5072829447,archivist@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-building-mechanical-system-0,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17398,"Evaluation of Building Mechanical System (HVAC)",2011,6500,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"City of Rochester",," A comprehensive report, including three options for new service, was developed by a consortium of professionals for a new HVAC system for the Plummer House of the Arts. This group of professionals consisted of an AIA/LEED certified architect, an HVAC engineer, an historical consultant and a forester. The Henry S. Plummer House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contains pieces of art and furnishings requiring museum quality climate control. Carefully analyzed, cost-effective and sensitive strategies to provide this climate control are clearly outlined for the implementation phase of the project. The best  and most recommended of three options is identified in the report. ",,"To hire a professional heating, ventilation and air conditioning engineer to evaluate the Henry S. Plummer House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and make recommendations for meeting climate standards",2010-09-17,2011-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Stevenson,Williams,,"1223 Skyline Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evaluation-building-mechanical-system-hvac-0,,,,
10007148,"Examining Space at the Burnside School Site, an Oneota Village in Red Wing",2018,9969,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9969,,"G. Kehl (Chair), T. Wise (Vice Chair), W. Jonason (Vice Chair), J. Taylor (Secretary), M. Chronister (Treasurer), A. Brown (Ex-officio), C AlAhmar, H Boehne, J Corkrean, J Cosgriff, D Edwards, E Engh, T Fisher, C Fletcher, J Ghani, G Glasrud, P Kasbohm, M Leick, L Pendy, B Phillips, J Poferl, S Proeschel, S Rankin, L Schlosser, J Seifert, T Skidmore, T Soller, J Spaulding-Schmidt, R Trembley, M Vale, J Walker, A Walsh",,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization and analysis of archaeological collections, allowing for greater public access to historic resources.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-221-4576,efleming@smm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Goodhue, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/examining-space-burnside-school-site-oneota-village-red-wing,,,,0
10031272,"Exhibit Sensory Accessibility Project",2024,9950,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9950,,"Ben Porter, Roy Martin, Hannah Mae Curtis Governed by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Minnesota Veterinary History Museum)","Public College/University",,,"To improve public accessibility with new tactile and audio components that will complement permanent exhibit displays and meet current industry standards and DEAI practices.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mari,Kuennen,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Minnesota Veterinary History Museum)","1365 Gortner Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108-1047,6126255000,mvhm@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-sensory-accessibility-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
33977,"Exhibit Research and Plan: Technology of MN Model Railroads",2016,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,President,0.00,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan for the history of technology in Minnesota model railroads.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Oscar,Lund,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222","Saint Paul",MN,55108,612-618-0442,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-research-and-plan-technology-mn-model-railroads,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28837,"Exhibit Lighting Evaluation and Redesign",2015,6375,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6375,,"Ken Braaten, Harlan Highberg, Larry Shelquist, Jan Feil, Debbie Wilde, Rodney Rhen, David Hallan, DonnaRae Jacobson, Fred Sundquist",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified museum lighting professional to develop a museum lighting plan.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-lighting-evaluation-and-redesign,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28865,"Exhibit Plan: 3M and Maplewood",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Robert Jensen, William Bruentrup, Raydelle Bruentrup, Donna Jensen, Steve Carlson, Charlotte Wasiluk, Mickey Michlitsch, Michael Ericson, Richard Currie.",,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan for an exhibit exploring the relationship between 3M and Maplewood.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Jensen,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-900-3539,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-plan-3m-and-maplewood,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28669,"Exhibit Production: Settling Spring Grove",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Dr. Thom Carlson, Bill and Karen Fried, Jim and Karen Gray, Ed and A.J. Myrah, J.C. Nerstad, Georgia Rosendahl, Mike and Diane Schmidt, Melissa Pierce Schroeder, Saundy Solum, Jill Storlie, Esq., Drs. Johnathan and Patty Storlie, and Mary Ann Thurmer.",,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire consultants to develop and install an exhibit on the founding of two communities in Houston County.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street","Spring Grove",MN,55974,507-450-1373,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exhibit-production-settling-spring-grove,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013287,"Expanding River Watch Program on the Minnesota River With High School Teams",2019,100000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 05e","$100,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Friends of the Minnesota Valley to expand a River Watch program on the Minnesota River to recruit at least 15 additional teams of high school students in monthly monitoring and reporting of water quality.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Friends of the Minnesota Valley",,"Continue and expand a River Watch program on the Minnesota River engaging teams of high school students in water quality monitoring and reporting the data to the MNPCA",,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Suss,"Friends of the Minnesota Valley","6601 Auto Club Road",Bloomington,MN,55438,(507)828-3377,tedlsuss@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-river-watch-program-minnesota-river-high-school-teams,,,,
10031431,"Expanding Youth and Family Fishing Opportunities",2025,1162000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05t","$1,162,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to expand fishing opportunities in urban areas, teach more youth and families how to fish, and inventory and inform the public about safe and legal shore-fishing sites throughout Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,9,"MN DNR","State Government","Expand fishing opportunities in urban areas, teach more kids and families how to fish, and inventory and inform the public about safe and legal shore fishing sites throughout Minnesota.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Nerbonne,"MN DNR","1200 Warner Rd.","St. Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 259-5789",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-youth-and-family-fishing-opportunities,,,,
10034143,"Expanding Access to Urban Debate",2025,170100,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"June Hoidal (Chair), Meg Luger-Nikolai (Past Chair), Vanya Hogen (Vice Chair), Denise Royal, Darren Tobolt, Jessica Khan, Kate Baxter-Kauf, Barb Schmitt, David Prestwood, Nevada Littlewolf, Alex Thiele, Gwen Walz, Adam Garen, Brian Kennett, Wally Osman, Anthony Williams, Christine Tucci Osorio, Victor Oogungbamigbe, Charles Bradley, Surya Saxena, Carl Cronin, Jill Skogheim, Justin Krypel, Elisia Cohen",,"Augsburg University",,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL), a program of Augsburg University, will expand their programs with a focus on middle school debate and the Spanish League Debate.",,,2024-08-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,"Cram Helwich",,,,,,"(612) 359-6467",cramhe@augsburg.edu,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-access-urban-debate,,,,
18454,"Experience Development Project, Phase II",2013,125000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Increased participation of children, families, and community partners in the exhibit development process.2. Increased participation in the exhibit development process by children and families experiencing barriers to participation because of socio economic factors, cultural background, geographic isolation, and ability or special need.3. Increased involvement from community stakeholders.4. Completed fabrication plans5. Increased organizational development and capacity in delivering informal learning experiences that create access to explorations of art, culture, and heritage.6. Increased organizational capacity to effectively evaluate and report impacts.","1. Prototyped many STEAM programs, held outreach meeting to solicit input, made exhibit prototype adjustments, and held exhibit redesign meeting with team. 2. Connected with STEAM partners in the community and held Access Family Days (166 visitors), issued Access Family Punch Cards to 19 families. 3. Staff toured local children's museums and completed professional development that corresponded with individual needs and responsibilities.",,,,76095,48905,"Brian Benshoof, CEO, MRCI Worksource; Laura Bowman, Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Dr. Brenda Flannery, Dean, College of Business, MNSU; Linda Frost, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Kaaren Grabianowski, CEO/Owner, Events & Expos; Mary Jo Hensel, Retired Director, ECFE; Nick Hinz, Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Lyle Jacobson, Former Owner, Katolight; Eric Lennartson, Designer/Marketing, Paulsen Architects; Naomi Mortensen, Donor Relations/Advancement, Gustavus Adolphus College; Jean Peterson, Retired Director, Children’s House, MNSU; Christine Powers, Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley, Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; Beth Serrill, Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; Dr. Katie Smentek, Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Laura Stevens, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Karen Wahlstrom, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Pam Willard, Director, Golden Heart",3.31,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will complete the innovative community engagement process started with the previous Legacy grant. CMSM will build upon the progress created with the previous Legacy grant by transitioning the team's focus to carrying-out of strategic access strategies that engage a diversity of community members in the exhibit development process, resulting in the completion of fabrication plans for exhibits and environments that are accessible; engaging; and reflect the diverse art, culture, and heritage of southern Minnesota. With this grant, the community engagement project will be expanded to include the development and evaluation of complimentary programatic offerings.","In 2007, the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) conducted an environmental scan of informal early learning opportunities for children in southern Minnesota. It became apparent that our region creates few opportunities for children to engage in self-directed learning experiences in social settings; in particular, opportunities that create access to arts, culture, and heritage. In the previous grant, CMSM began to address this need by engaging diverse segments of the community in prototyping exhibits and environments. As a community initiated museum, CMSM aims to create exhibits and environments that connect to the art, culture, and heritage of the region in ways that allow everyone to participate.",,2012-12-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103 ",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-project-phase-ii,,,,
19211,"Experience Development and Fabrication 1",2014,197000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. Children of southern Minnesota will benefit from, for the first time, easy access to learning opportunities, including interaction with art, culture, and heritage, at an informal learning center in their region.2. All Minnesotans can benefit from a greater understanding of our state-wide identity from explorations with the distinct art, culture, and heritage of southern Minnesota.","1.Conceptual development of 12,000 square feet of museum gallery space and detailed exhibit design drawings were completed. 2.Concept description was fleshed out around placement of Dakota content throughout museum indoor/outdoor gallery spaces. 3.Relationships were developed and a large scope of work was completed with local contractors, subcontractors and trade specialists. 4.Other grant funds were leveraged as a result of this effort, providing for the additional development and future installation of Minnesota artists’ works at the museum’s permanent site.",,2500,"Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Grant",197000,,,2,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Building on the exhibit development community engagement process carried through three successive Legacy grants, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota used the 2013 direct appropriation to prepare for and begin building exhibit components for its permanent facility by combining professional museum expertise with local resources, volunteers, and community involvement.",,,2013-08-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 995-2242",peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-and-fabrication-1,,,,
9525,"Experience Development Project, Segment I",2012,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage. ","1) Increased participation of children, families, and community partners in the exhibit development process.2) Increased participation in the exhibit development process by children and families experiencing barriers to participation because of socio economic factors, cultural background, geographic isolation, and ability or special need.3) Increased involvement from community stakeholders.4) Completed exhibit renderings, models, and construction drawings designed to be accessible regardless of identified participation barriers.5) Increased organizational development and capacity in delivering informal learning experiences that create access to explorations of art,culture, and heritage.6) Increased organizational capacity to effectively evaluate and report impacts.","• Assembled a cohesive team of local and non-local Minnesota talent to develop exhibit components from existing gallery concepts at a public prototyping site. • Developed and introduced six exhibit prototypes to museum visitors. • Developed systems and educated staff and volunteers to ensure proper maintenance and observation techniques. • Hosted displays to raise awareness and promote CMSM at the following events. • Developed Access Program Policies and Procedures, including access opportunities for Child and Family Service Organizations, and families and groups experiencing barriers to participation. • Engaged Community Partner and Stakeholder organizations to plan, promote and implement 3 family access events. • Assembled an Evaluation Team to asses and report on all outcomes.",,57293,"Admission, Parties, Memberships, Contributions, and In-Kind Contributions",96006,3994,"Laura Bowman, Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Dr. Brenda Flannery, Dean, College of Business, MNSU; Linda Frost, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Kaaren Grabianowski, Marketing Director, United Prairie Bank; Nick Hinz, Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Lyle Jacobson, Former Owner, Katolight; Eric Lennartson, Designer/Marketing, Paulsen Architects; Jean Peterson, Retired Director, Children’s House MNSU; Tom Riley, Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; Beth Serrill, Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; Dr. Katie Smentek, Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Laura Stevens, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Pam Willard, Director, Golden Heart Childcare",3.31,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","In 2007, the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) conducted an environmental scan of early learning opportunities for children in southern Minnesota. It became apparent that the region creates few opportunities for children to engage in self-directed learning experiences in social settings; in particular, opportunities that create access to arts, culture, and heritage. This is still true today. Relying on organizations in the Twin Cities to provide arts access and arts education in hard to reach rural communities is not sustainable and will not achieve significant reach to these under-served communities. The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota presents a unique opportunity to significantly increase, sustain, and grow access to informal learning for a large portion of greater Minnesota. As a growing regional resource, CMSM is committed to working toward the Legacy Fund goals of actively creating opportunities for all Minnesotans to get directly connected to the diverse arts, culture, and heritage of Minnesota. Legacy Funding presents an opportunity to overcome barriers of access. CMSM's proposal makes the most of these opportunities by engaging the public, and those with the most barriers to participation, in the exhibit development process; and by connecting more families to Minnesota's arts, culture, and heritage.","The Greater Mankato family population is booming, and according to the last census, overall population has increased 21%. However, the population of many rural counties in our region is shrinking. Since its founding through the passion of early childhood specialists in 2006, CMSM has been a community resource dedicated to taking a well thought out approach to developing learning experiences with the involvement of children, families, and folks throughout the community. From the volunteer developed initial traveling exhibits, to the community made TapeScape featured in Exhibit Files, to the development of an innovative Learning Experience Master Plan, CMSM has been built on community engagement. Involved decision makers include CMSM's board of directors, steering committee, learning experience advisory committee, access and outreach committee, City Center Partnership, Greater Mankato Area United Way, staff, consultants, and many others. An environmental scan, feasibility study, case studies, surveys, and evaluations have all concluded that informal learning experiences, especially those fostering creativity, are needed in southern Minnesota. You would be hard pressed to find southern Minnesotans say that we have too many, or even enough, informal learning opportunities, especially those which highlight arts, culture, and heritage.",,2011-12-12,2012-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-project-segment-i,,,,
25356,"Experience Development and Fabrication 2",2015,198000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7 ","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. Children and families, along with school, early learning and other group visitors from across Southern Minnesota will benefit from easy access to learning opportunities that include interaction with art, culture, and heritage; at an informal learning center located in their region. 2. All Minnesotans visiting the Children’s Museum will benefit from a greater understanding of our state-wide identity through explorations with the distinct art, culture and heritage of southern Minnesota.3. 11,000 square feet of museum gallery space will be filled with major exhibit components designed to provide educational and interactive experiences. 4. MN-based designers, contractors and builders will experience new opportunities to engage their businesses and share their expertise through the exhibit fabrication and installation process. 5. CMSM will experience increased capacity to serve new, increasing and diverse audiences from across southern and all of Minnesota as a resource that offers educational and interactive experiences centered around MN art, culture and heritage. 6. Children and families, along with school, early learning and other group visitors from across Southern and all of Minnesota will experience enhanced awareness, as well as increased knowledge and skills related to Minnesota arts, culture and heritage. ","1. Upon opening its new, permanent facility in April/May 2015; children, families and group visitors from across Minnesota were provided with increased access and new opportunities to participate in hands-on learning related to Minnesota arts, culture and heritage through engagement in fulfilled exhibit components at the new Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.2. 11,000 square feet of museum gallery space was filled with major exhibit components designed to provide educational and interactive experiences in exhibit areas3. CMSM exhibit fabrication and installation processes primarily engaged Minnesota-based professionals with the majority of services provided by local contractors, including: Kidzibits, Old Fashioned Carpentry, D&K Powder coating, Linder Enterprises, Pro-Fabrication, Jones Metal, North Mankato Public Works, Lloyd Greve, Kathy Michaelson, and CAB Construction.4. New, diverse and increased numbers of children, families and groups visited the Children’s Museum during its first three months of opening activity to participate in educational and interactive experiences related to MN art, culture and heritage.5. Museum visitors participated in the Museum co-development process by providing feedback and recommendations related to exhibits and overall museum experience through responding to onsite and on-line survey questionnaires as well as through ongoing opportunities to provide feedback by way of engaging staff members through conversation or sharing written remarks at the Museum’s font desk’s suggestion basket.6. Parents/teachers of children/students representing diverse ages and stages of development reported increased awareness, knowledge or skill related to MN arts, culture and heritage on the part of their children/students.",,,,198000,,"BRIAN BENSHOOF - CEO, MRCI Worksource; LAURA BOWMAN – Director of Community Relations and Development, Mayo Clinic Health System; DR. BRENDA FLANNERY - Dean, College of Business, MNSU; KAAREN GRABIANOWSKI Country Inn & Suites; NICK HINZ Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; BARB KAUS – Executive Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; LINDA KILANDER – Retired Elementary School Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; KIM KLEVEN – Director, Lake Crystal Early Childhood Family Education; NAOMI MORTENSEN Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; TIM NEWELL – Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; CHRISTINE POWERS Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; TOM RILEY Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; BETH SERRILL Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; CHRISTIE SKILBRED – Project Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; DR. KATIE SMENTEK Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; SARA STEINBACH Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing; KEITH STOVER – Retired President, South Central College; ANNA THILL President, Visit Mankato; VANCE STUEHRENBERG – County Commissioner, Blue Earth County; DR. GINGER ZIERDT – Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, MSU Mankato",1.03,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Building on the exhibit development community engagement process carried out through four successive Legacy grants, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota will use the 2014-15 direct appropriation to complete fabrication and installation of several exhibit components for its permanent facility. Local resources, volunteers, and community involvement will be combined with museum expertise to complete this process.",,,2014-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 995-2242",peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-and-fabrication-2,,,,
17960,"Exploring the Past at the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area Through Phase I Archaeological Survey",2013,29550,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,29550,,"Peter W. Ahn, Paul A. Anderson, Charles G. Berg, Anne Crandall Campbell, Melvin Collins, Jerry Crawford, Ruth Stricker Dayton, David J. Deno, R. Lawrence Dessem, Maura G. Donovan, Steven C. Euller, Peter H. Fenn, Timothy D. Hart-Andersen, Michael A. Huber, Patricia R. Hurley, Carrie Norbin Killoran, Michael J. Klingensmith, Jeffrey B. Larson, John C. Law, Mark G. Leonard, Lee A. Nystrom, Paul L.H. Olson, Sandra R. Ortiz, Sara L. Peterson, Juan F. Rada, James L. Reissner, Brian Rosenberg (ex officio), Susan Dunst Schwartz, Michael E. Sneed, Bruce L. Soltis, Mark A. Vander Ploeg, Per von Zelowitz, Jon M. Walton, Jennifer Opdyke Wilhelm",,"Macalester College","Private College/University","To conduct a Phase I archaeological survey of 150 acres in the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area, Inver Grove Heights",,"To conduct a Phase I archaeological survey of 150 acres in the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area, Inver Grove Heights",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Scott,Legge,"Macalester College","1600 Grand Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exploring-past-katharine-ordway-natural-history-study-area-through-phase-i-archaeological-s,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28833,"Exploring Dunwoody's Place in Local and National History",2015,9000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9000,,"Russell Becker, Rick Clevette, Richard Copeland, David Crosby, Nancy Dahl, Bruce Engelsma, Ted Ferrara, Mark Fleischhacker, James Fox, Michael Hanson, Richard Jeulich, Michael Le Jeune, Andrea Newman, Gary Peterson, Kay Phillips, C. Martin Schuster, Talia Skogmo, Teresa A. Springett, Marc Steadman, Bob Strom, Br. Bernhard van Lengerich, Morrie Wagener, Rich Wagner, Charles B. Westling, Paul Wichert, Heidi Wilson.",,"Dunwoody College of Technology","Private College/University","To hire a qualified historian to conduct primary source research on the history of Dunwoody College.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edie,Bolin,"Dunwoody College of Technology","818 Dunwoody Boulevard",Minneapolis,MN,55403,612-381-8191,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exploring-dunwoodys-place-local-and-national-history,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025120,"Face to Face Oral History Project",2022,9855,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","The short term measurable impacts of the Face to Face Oral History Project were met due to the strong experience and expertise of the oral historian, Kim Heikkila, and the work and dedication of the volunteer Project Team -- Nan Skelton, Ann Ricketts, and Michael Baizerman. The seven interviews and transcripts were completed and deposited in the MHS archive. The Face to Face Project Team reviewed the transcripts and noted that they met a goal of the project providing valuable information about the changes in struggles and barriers facing youth as well as the ways that these youths were empowered to overcome those barriers and realize their own healthy development. In addition, the willingness of the agency to figure out new ways to respond to new barriers facing youth was also revealed in these interviews. The second goal for this Phase I project was also met -- to develop a plan for continuing the project into a second phase. This second phase will need to include interviews that focus on the second 25 years of the agency specifically on the creation of the drop in center for homeless youth, the Face to Face Academy, the expansion of medical and mental health services, and services for GLBTQ youth. The Project Team also decided that an important question to answer regarding the history of Face to Face is: In what ways is the history of Face to Face important to today? Are there ways that Face to Face's philosophy, practices, leadership, governance, and relationship to its environments can provide lessons for current youth development work? Thus, the design of questions and selection of interviewees for a Phase 2 will consider this broader question.",,16725,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",26580,,"Chair - Thomas Kottke, Vice Chair - Deborah Loon Stumbras, Treasurer - Robert Siegfried Chair, Secretary - Michael S. Jordan, Sofia Ali, Jennifer Bradway, Prince Corbett, Jeremy Ellison, Madeline Gragg, He'bert, Laverne McCartney Knighton, Loni Mentone, Edward Murphy, Eugene Nichols, Lauren Peterson, Peter Scott",,"Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in in-depth oral history interviews the early history of Face to Face Health & Counseling Service.",,"To document in in-depth oral history interviews the early history of Face to Face Health & Counseling Service.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Peterson,"Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc","1165 Arcade Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517725578,petersonm@face2face.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/face-face-oral-history-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031354,"Face to Face Oral History - Part Two",2023,9636,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","This Part 2 of the Face to Face Oral History Project was focused on the Intermediate Term goal; that the themes and conclusions gleaned from the 14 interviews will be integrated into a written Narrative Summary. That goal was accomplished and the Narrative Summary is included as part of this report. That result was achieved by the volunteer on this project, Ann Ricketts. A long term goal is to develop a book, monograph or manual that would spread the philosophy of Face to Face.",,17250,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",26886,,"Chair - Thomas Kottke, Vice Chair -Eugene Nichols, Treasurer - Robert Siegfried, Secretary - Michael S. Jordan, Sofia Ali, Jeremy Ellison, Madeline Gragg, Jannine Hebert, Debra Loon Stumbras, Alice Lor, Shamsur (Ramond) Mahmud, Laverne McCartney Knighton, Edward Murphy, Meagan Phillips, William Reynaga, Peter Scott, Rev. Dr. Edward Treat",,"Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 7 oral history interviews the history of Face to Face Health and Counseling Service from the 1990s to present.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Peterson,"Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc","1165 Arcade Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517725578,petersonm@face2face.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/face-face-oral-history-part-two,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031186,"Face to Face History Project",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,17300,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",27300,,"Chair Peter Scott, Vice-Chair William Reynaga, Treasurer Meagan Phillips, Secretary Eugene Nichols, Sofia Ali, Diana Brown, Jeremy Ellison, Madeline Gragg, Jannine Hebert, Thomas Kottke, Cathy Lambert, Laverne McCartney Knighton, Robert Siegfried, Alan Thometz, Edward Treat, Laura Whipple",,"Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified consultants to research the history of Face to Face in preparation for a future publication.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Peterson,"Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc","1165 Arcade Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517725578,petersonm@face2face.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/face-face-history-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
33303,Fanka,2016,122500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$125,000 each year is for a grant to Ka Joog for the Fanka Program to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community engagement events throughout Minnesota.","Most Somali artists are not known outside their community. Fanka will start to change that in a few different ways:1. Documenting the art forms and public presentations and sharing widely through the website, youtube, and other social media2. Facilitating awareness of Somali artists and art forms3. Engaging non-Somalis in cross-cultural arts appreciation and exchange","Ka Joog was able to maximize its efforts and its vision to create a powerful platform for the arts. Chronicles of The Diaspora play highlighted the experiences of two Somali-American immigrant families and examines their version of the American dream. Many forces play into the story of these families – Somali politics, identity crisis, terrorism, the strains of preserving culture, mental health, suicide, domestic abuse (topics many consider taboo), and highlights the misunderstandings and tensions between long time Americans and their new Somali neighbors. Promises of prosperity and happiness are felt that reach far beyond the limbo of living in two cultures. The post-play discussions with actors and and audience members opened up more dialogue than we had anticipated. The play was performed in three location, Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud. We worked with 11 actors. The turnout of the play were as follows: Minneapolis - 175, St. Cloud - 160, St. Paul - 185 Weekly art works were also implemented within the past year at our three locations which was led by Abdi Phenomenal, spoken word artist who has dedicated his talent to arts literacy programing tailored to the conversations of Somali identity, equity access, and opportunity. As a result of this program, we have been able to practice, teach, present, and increase intercultural understanding; improve quality of life for youth by engaging them with positive art activities that simultaneously connects them with their culture and provide opportunities for enrichment and self-expression. We also had a chance to work with 10 different artist during the Somali Independence Day Festival on July 9th this year. The event brought together 0ver 25,000 people from Minnesota, Somalis and Non- Somalis. We were also able to document Documenting the art forms and public presentations, Facilitating awareness of Somali artists, and Engaging non-Somalis in cross-cultural arts appreciation and exchange.",,,,122500,,"Ibrahim Farah, Treasurer; Abdimalik Mohamed; Mohamed Hersi; Abdifatah Farah; Abdullahi Mohamed; Daud Mohamed; Abdullahi I Mohamed",2,"Ka Joog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project had three components: 1) An arts club that meets weekly and provides arts education and peer mentoring; 2) A theater play that will showcase issues/challenges within the Somali community in the community. The workshops are designed to introduce youth to traditional Somali arts and encourage them to extend the tradition through their own artistic practice. 3) Showcasing Somali Art, presentation and intercultural community engagement at the Somali Independence day Festival in 2016.",,,2015-08-01,2016-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mohamed ",Farah,"Ka Joog","419 Cedar Ave. South STE. 257",Minneapolis,MN,55454,"(651) 795 - 1589",mfarah@kajoog.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fanka,,,,
36614,"Fanka II",2017,118825,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$125,000 each year is for a grant to Ka Joog for the Fanka Program to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community engagement events throughout Minnesota.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","Improved intercultural appreciation and understandingFacilitating awareness of Somali artists and art formsEngaging non-Somalis in cross-cultural arts appreciation and exchangeConnects Somali youth to Somali culture in a positive mannerDocumenting the art forms and public presentations and sharing widely through the website, youtube, and other social media","Held 98 workshops in the Twin cities between October 2016 to July 2017. We engaged 810 participants over the course of this period.Held the play three nights at the Southern Theater in July 2017. We had a total of 620 that we engage during the showing of this play at the Southern Theater. 35%of the participants were non-Somalis. We engaged and empowered 21 artists total for this play, including non-Somali artists.Held the Somali Independence Day on July 1, 2017 in Minneapolis. We closed three blocks of West Lake street. Over 30,000 people came to the festival.",,,,118825,,"Ibrahim Farah, Treasurer; Abdimalik Mohamed; Mohamed Hersi; Abdifatah Farah; Abdullahi Mohamed; Daud Mohamed; Abdullahi I Mohamed",2,"Ka Joog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The program that we are proposing has three components; 1) weekly arts club that provides arts education and peer mentoring for youth that are designed to introduce youth to traditional Somali arts. 2) A Somali arts show and cultural learning opportunity taking place at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis through The Southern’s Arts Residency and Art Share Programs. 3) Showcasing Somali art at the Somali Independence day Festival in 2017. ",,,2016-08-01,2017-10-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mohamed,Farah,"Ka Joog","419 Cedar Ave. South STE. 257",Minneapolis,Minnesota,55454,"(651) 795 - 1589",mfarah@kajoog.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fanka-ii,,,,
28770,"Farmer-Labor History Resource and Outreach Project",2014,7760,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7760,,"Dr. Thomas O'Connell, Tom Beer, Larry Olds,Dr. Jeffrey Kolnick,Dr. Mary Wingerd, Steve Trimble, Dr. Peter Rachleff, Dr. Eric Fure-Slocum, Dave Riehle, and Briana Halvorson.",,"Farmer Labor Education Committee","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to compile a resource guide on the history of the Farmer Labor Party.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Thomas,O'Connell,"Farmer Labor Education Committee","2152 Lincoln Ave","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-793-1436,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/farmer-labor-history-resource-and-outreach-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17580,"Fillebrown House Exterior Restoration Project",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society",," To restore siding on the Charles P. Noyes Cottage (Fillebrown House), which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fillebrown-house-exterior-restoration-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17433,"Film Housing Project",2011,3569,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2610,,,,,,"Olmsted County Historical Society",," Local television station (KTTC) donated 485 BETA videos and 557 16mm films to the History Center of Olmsted County. New storage methods and materials were implemented to preserve and stabilize these donations. The historic collection was sorted, organized and rehoused into archival containers which were then labeled, cataloged and entered into a Past Perfect database. This valuable resource, now stored in the HCOC research library, has been made more accessible to the public. ",,"To preserve and stabilize 1,042 historic films for use in its research library",2010-10-11,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sandra,Toogood,,"1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/film-housing-project,,,,
17248,"First Speakers: Restoring the Ojibwe Language Documentary",2011,2624,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Twin Cities Public Television",,"To translate Dakota and Ojibwe interviews documenting language preservation and revitalization efforts in Minnesota.",,"To translate Dakota and Ojibwe interviews documenting language preservation and revitalization efforts in Minnesota.",2010-09-01,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Dianne,Steinbach,,"172 E Fourth Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/first-speakers-restoring-ojibwe-language-documentary,,,,
740,"Fishing: A Cross Cultural Gateway to Environmental Education",2011,155000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 08i","$155,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in Minnesota to provide environmental information and teaching skills to and increase participation of Southeast Asian communities through the gateway of fishing skills. Information on mercury in fish advisories must be included as part of the educational outreach. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"". Project failed to comply with reporting requirements and was closed out as incomplete in 2013. No final report.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"". Project failed to comply with reporting requirements and was closed out as incomplete in 2013. No final report.",,,,,,,,"Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The number of people from other cultures and languages is increasing in Minnesota. It is important that they learn the behaviors that will help Minnesota preserve and enhance its natural resources. Yet, communicating and effectively interacting with people across cultures to change behaviors on natural resources, conservation, pollution prevention and stewardship is challenging. Most environmental information is designed for reaching native English readers. Translating and printing information often does not reach the intended audiences, who are often part of an oral culture. This project will develop activities, events, and products to address this growing communication problem. Community outreach through fishing events and educational workshops will be gateways for communicating important environmental information, teaching skills for lifelong outdoor participation and instilling values of stewardship to Southeast Asian immigrant and refugee communities such as the Hmong and Karen. The project goals are to: - Increase participation in year-round fishing opportunities - Provide environmental awareness and education - Increase stewardship of natural resources and water resources in particular - Develop local environmental leadership and capacity in Southeast Asian communities - Increase participation and access to mainstream environmental resources and programs Twenty three day-long trips, including some in winter, will be held to reach 700 Southeast Asian immigrants and refugees across generations over the three years of the project. A full-time multilingual environmental educator will work from inside the communities to recruit participants, conduct and evaluate the trips, and develop fun educational components for the fishing events that address critical environmental concerns. Special outreach on health issues connected with mercury and other contaminants will be targeted to vulnerable women and children. The educator will also develop culturally specific workshops, coordinate special language radio appearances and participate in community events to spread information to thousands more.",,"Work PlanProject failed to comply with reporting requirements and was closed out as incomplete in 2013. No final report.",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Canceled,,,Ly,Vang,"Association for the Advancement of Hmong Women in MN","1101 N Snelling Ave","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 398-2917",lyvangaahwm@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fishing-cross-cultural-gateway-environmental-education,,,,
10019624,"Floodplain Forest Enhancement-Mississippi River, Phase 4",2022,1247000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(e )","$1,247,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Audubon Society to restore and enhance floodplain forest habitat for wildlife on public lands along the Mississippi River and Mississippi River tributaries. A list of restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - Existing forests within the Mississippi River floodplain have been mapped, including location and tract size. Over time, forested land cover can be re-mapped to determine if forested locations and/or tract size has changed. In addition, forest inventory is being completed by Minnesota DNR, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers to document forest cover, tree species, and size, regeneration, etc. These can be re-surveyed over time to document changes in these parameters",,,179200,Audubon,1213900,33100,,1.28,"National Audubon Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Reed canary grass and other invasive plants are preventing natural tree regeneration and threatening floodplain forests, upland forests, and wildlife alike. The Upper Mississippi River and its tributaries provide a critical habitat corridor for hundreds of species of birds from waterfowl and other game birds to warblers of special concern. This proposal builds on three previous and successful projects and will expand Audubon's work on State and Federal Lands as well as introduce projects on permanently protected private lands. Project work will serve to conserve and maintain forest habitat within State Important Bird Areas and two Conservation Focus Areas.","The forests of Southeast Minnesota are currently poised to experience a shift in species cover and composition. Oak dominated upland forests are slowly converting to shade tolerant maple and invasive species. Floodplain forests are shifting away from native tree cover and towards invasive grass. While forests are never stagnant, these forests require intervention to ensure they remain a healthy and sustainable resource for the state of Minnesota. From Hastings, Minnesota to the Iowa border, the Mississippi River and its major tributaries contain some of the largest and most significant tracts of floodplain and river bluff forest along the entire Upper Mississippi River. These forests and mixed wetlands cover thousands of acres and are especially critical to many species of birds and other wildlife, including Wood Ducks, Bald Eagles and multiple songbird species of conservation concern which use these areas for nesting and feeding. The upland forest adjacent to the Mississippi River and its tributaries provide excellent wildlife habitat and help support the greater river corridor migratory pathway. Special concern species such as the Cerulean Warbler are well known to use both floodplain forest and upland forest, even preferring habitats where they have access to both. While historically diverse in the number, age, and size of tree species, much of the floodplain forest now consists of silver maple aged 50 - 70+ years old. These trees are expected to live another 50-70 years, after which they will die naturally. Unfortunately, when trees are lost, reed canary grass and other invasive species move in and prevent natural regeneration. This is occurring at a number of locations within the project area, and without aggressive, long-term management these floodplain forests will be greatly reduced or in some cases disappear completely. Adjacent upland forests are beginning to shift away from their historical oak dominance and are becoming infested with invasive species. A lack of fire and increased maple dominance threatens wildlife and timber value within these upland forests. Without management both forest communities will continue to decline along with their ability to support wildlife. Project locations and habitats were selected based on state level Conservation Focus Areas and Important Bird Areas. Project work will include selectively controlling invasive plants like buckthorn and reed canary grass across the habitat gradient. Forest stand improvements will be used to improve wildlife tree structure. Site preparations will create the appropriate conditions for natural and artificial tree regeneration. Trees will be planted underneath poor forest canopies and in open areas where forest previously existed. Understory treatments like mowing and fire will be used to control unwanted vegetation and release desirable trees. As a result of this management floodplain forest habitat will expand while the adjacent upland forests will offer more resources to wildlife. Sites were collaboratively identified with MN DNR, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Projects will be accomplished using a variety of contractors, Conservation Corps Minnesota Crews and in house labor. In total 3,445 acres will be enhanced.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Andrew,Beebe,"Audubon Minnesota","1 West Water Street ","St Paul",MN,55107,"(608 8819707",abeebe@audubon.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/floodplain-forest-enhancement-mississippi-river-phase-4,,,,
35050,"Floodplain Forest Enhancement - Mississippi River, Phase 2",2017,412000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(i)","$412,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Audubon Society to restore and enhance floodplain forest habitat for wildlife on public lands along the Mississippi River. A list of restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"460 acres Forest enhancement . ",,86000,"USFWS, private donors, foundation grants, private donors, foundation grants ",412000,,,0.40,"National Audubon Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Reed canary grass is preventing natural regeneration of trees and threatening floodplain forests and wildlife along the Mississippi. This effort builds on previous LSOHC funding to control reed canary grass and plant trees as part of a long-term effort. ",,"Audubon’s floodplain forest enhancement program was designed to help sustain and enhance floodplain forest along the Mississippi River and the lower ends of major tributaries. The existing forest is dominated by mature silver maple (Acer saccharinum) trees which are starting to die back and there are not enough young trees in the forest to replace them. The forest lacks young trees largely because of the regular flooding and the presence of reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), an invasive grass that grows in thick mats and inhibits the germination and growth of tree seedlings. In addition to the loss of mature trees and the lack of young trees, forest diversity is also declining because of dutch elm disease and the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) which kill the older elm and ash that were once more common in these stands. These forests provide critical habitat for forest dependent birds but without active management they will continue to decline in quality and quantity over time. Our program is focused on managing invasive species and regenerating a variety of tree and shrub species to improve bottomland forest habitat for birds. We prepared sites for planting or natural regeneration using herbicide, disking, or mowing. We planted bare root tree seedlings, cottonwood cuttings, or direct seeded trees including oaks and walnuts. We used tree tubes to protect trees from deer and voles; improved tree vigor and growth through selective thinning; and controlled weeds through herbicide treatments and mowing after planting. Our geographic scope included the Mississippi River from Hastings, MN to the Iowa border and the lower ends of major tributaries. Much of this land in SE Minnesota includes state forests, Wildlife Management Areas, or National Wildlife and Fish Refuge lands. Our priorities were determined in cooperation with MN Department of Natural Resources, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers. All projects were on public lands owned and managed by these agencies. Priorities were based on forest condition and threats, habitat needs, logistics, and access. Our goal was to manage invasive species long enough to establish young trees that will be the future forest canopy and maintain a diverse forest structure that benefits birds and other wildlife. Our objectives were designed to utilize a variety of enhancement tools, monitor the results, and apply that information to designing new projects. A description of each project is provided below. For some sites additional work may be continued with Phase 3 and Phase 4 of our floodplain forest enhancement program. Cannon River Bottoms / Collischan South (30 acres) This project was postponed in 2016 due to high water. A contractor treated 30 acres with herbicide during late summer 2017, and then planted 5000 bare root (BR) silver maple seedlings and 2400 Root Production Method (RPM) seedlings of silver maple, Ohio buckeye, river birch, Kentucky coffee tree, tulip tree, black gum, and sycamore during fall 2017. The contractor planted an additional 4600 BR seedlings during spring 2018. Reno Bottoms (60 acres) At the north end of Reno Bottoms, a contractor girdled 162 trees and treated the cuts with herbicide. Patches of reed canary grass were treated with herbicide and re-seeded with Virginia and Canada wild rye. Hardwood treesP a g e 3 | 11 were planted to maintain existing quality forest. In November 2018 a contractor planted RPM 50 Swamp White Oak, 50 Kentucky Coffee Trees, and hand seeded 5 lbs. of button bush. Richmond Island (10 acres) At Richmond Island we reduced black locust density, and treated buckthorn and honeysuckle with herbicide in late 2017 and early 2018. Root River (150 acres) This project has multiple phases including herbicide treatments, site preparation, direct seeding, planting bare root seedlings, planting RPM trees, planting cottonwood cuttings, timber stand improvement and post treatment weed control. In fall of 2018 we planted 200 swamp white oak bare root seedlings into mounds 1 ft. high and 2 ft. wide. We also planted 700 cottonwood cuttings, 550 swamp white oak RPM, an additional 1300 swamp white oak BR, 100 southern pin oak BR, and 50 bur oak BR. We also direct seeded 120 lbs. of swamp white oak acorns. In 2019 we planted 500 swamp white oak RPM trees. We also direct seeded silky dogwood, red dogwood, grey dogwood, nannyberry, and button bush. The Root River site will receive continued management in phase 3 and 4. Wabasha Bottoms (100 acres) We conducted a timber sale to enlarge gaps for tree planting. The harvest technique was used intentionally to create openings for tree planting and natural regeneration. In the fall of 2018, the openings were treated with herbicide. The gaps were planted with 2000 swamp white oak BR, 50 swamp white oak RPM, and 50 Kentucky coffee tree RPM. Unfortunately, spring flooding in 2019 killed the bare root seedlings and the Kentucky coffee trees. Within the southernmost harvested gaps, great silver maple regeneration was present, but did not persist. Whalen (8 acres) We completed multiple herbicide applications around trees planted in 2014 and 2015 to reduce competition with reed canary grass. We conducted site preparation for future plantings including mowing and disking. We collected cottonwood cuttings and planted 100 cottonwood spears. Unfortunately only 20% of the cottonwood planting survived, but the trees that did survive are 20 feet tall healthy Cottonwood. We speculated that our source population might not have been vigorous. By taking cuttings off the surviving cottonwood we hope to build a good source of strong trees thatwe can continue harvesting from in the future. Whitewater DNR (16 acres) We applied an herbicide treatment during the summer of 2016 but the fall of 2016 was too wet to do second herbicide treatment or to complete direct seeding. Herbicide was applied again during the summer/fall 2017. The area was direct seeded in spring 2018 with 6 bushels of Swamp white oak, 6 bushels bur oak, 3 bushel red oak, 3 bushel white oak, 3 bushels bitternut hickory, and 3 bushels of shagbark hickory. ",,2021-11-02,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Jeffrey ",Butler,"Audubon Minnesota","N5727 County Road Z",Onalaska,WI,54650,"(419) -270-9142",jeffrey.butler@audubon.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/floodplain-forest-enhancement-mississippi-river-phase-2,,,,
10035237,"Floodplain and Upland Forest Enhancement - Mississippi River, Phase 5",2025,1924000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(f)","$1,924,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Audubon Society to restore and enhance floodplain and upland forest habitat for wildlife on public lands along the Mississippi River and Mississippi River tributaries.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - Existing forests within the Mississippi River floodplain have been mapped, including location and tract size. Over time, forested land cover can be re-mapped to determine if forested locations and/or tract size has changed. In addition, forest inventory is being completed by Minnesota DNR, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Army Corps of Engineers to document forest cover, tree species, and size, regeneration, etc. These can be re-surveyed over time to document changes in these parameters",,,178400,"AUDUBON and USFWS",1865000,59000,,0.67,"Audubon MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Upper Mississippi River region provides critical forest habitat for hundreds of species of birds from waterfowl and other game birds to warblers and birds of prey. This proposal builds on four previous projects and will expand Audubon's forest conservation work on State and Federal Lands as well as projects on permanently protected private lands. Increased flooding and invasive species are limiting natural tree regeneration and threatening floodplain forests. This project continues our work to plant trees and conserve and maintain forest habitat in Important Bird Areas and two Conservation Focus areas.","The forests of Southeast Minnesota are experiencing a shift in species cover and composition. Floodplain forests are shifting away from native tree cover and towards invasive grass. Oak-dominated upland forests are slowly converting to shade-tolerant maple and invasive species. While forests are never stagnant, these forests require intervention to ensure they remain a healthy and sustainable resource for the state of Minnesota. The Mississippi River from Hastings, Minnesota to the Iowa border contains some of the largest and most significant tracts of floodplain and river bluff forest north of Saint Louis. These forests and mixed wetlands cover thousands of acres and are especially critical to many species of birds and other wildlife, including Wood Ducks, Bald Eagles, and multiple songbird species of conservation concern which use these areas for nesting and feeding. The upland forest adjacent to the Mississippi River and its tributaries provide excellent wildlife habitat and support the greater river corridor migratory pathway. Special concern species such as the Cerulean Warbler are well known to use both floodplain forest and upland forest, even preferring habitats where they have access to both. While historically diverse in the number, age, and size of tree species, much of the floodplain forest now consists of silver maple aged 50-70+ years old. These trees are expected to live another 50-70 years, after which they will die naturally. Unfortunately, when trees are lost, reed canary grass and other invasive species move in and prevent natural regeneration. This is occurring at a number of locations within the project area, and without aggressive, long-term management these floodplain forests will be greatly reduced or in some cases disappear completely. Adjacent upland forests are beginning to shift away from their historical oak dominance and are becoming infested with invasive species. A lack of fire and increased maple dominance threatens their value as wildlife habitat. Without management, both forest communities will continue to decline along with their ability to support wildlife. Project locations and habitats were selected based on state-level Conservation Focus Areas and the Systemic Forest Stewardship Plan. Project work will include selectively controlling invasive plants like reed canary grass and buckthorn across the habitat gradient. Forest stand improvements will be used to improve wildlife tree structure. Site preparations will create the appropriate conditions for natural and artificial tree regeneration. Trees will be planted underneath existing forest canopies and in open areas where forests previously existed. Understory treatments like mowing and fire will be used to control unwanted vegetation and release desirable trees. As a result of this management, floodplain forest habitat will expand while the adjacent upland forests will offer higher quality habitat to wildlife. Sites were collaboratively identified with MN DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Projects will be accomplished using a variety of contractors, Conservation Corps Minnesota Crews, and in-house labor. In total 3,130 acres will be enhanced.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeffrey,Butler,"Audubon Minnesota","2355 Highway 36 West ",Roseville,MN,55107,651-739-9332,jeffrey.butler@audubon.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/floodplain-and-upland-forest-enhancement-mississippi-river-phase-5,,,,
10034053,"Folk Will Save Us: Culture Workers Collaborative",2024,72034,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Ethel Raim, Mai Nhia Vang, Megan Guerber, Jim Leary, Nataliya Danylkova, MD, Tea Rozman Clark, Deb Girdwood, Simon Calder, David Harris, Harbi Kahiye, Peter Harle, John Nelson, Phil Nusbaum, Thomas Walker",,"Folk Will Save Us",,"This project will support the inaugural season of the Culture Workers Collaborative (CWC), a cohort program for Minnesota culture bearers seeking to lead their communities in amplifying cultural heritage, building identity, and increasing cultural self-determination. Over the course of the program, culture bearers will 1) participate in 15 monthly professional development sessions; 2) carry out a series of 31 culturally diverse humanities activities that empower their communities in building identity and culture.",,,2024-05-24,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rina,Rossi,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Cook, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey, Steele, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-will-save-us-culture-workers-collaborative,,,,
776,"MN Forests for the Future / Upper Mississippi Project, Phase 1 & 2",2010,36000000,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3","$18,000,000 in fiscal year 2010 and $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2011 are to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land or permanent working forest easements on private forests in areas identified through the Minnesota forests for the future program under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.66. Priority must be given to acquiring land or interests in private lands within existing Minnesota state forest boundaries. Any easements acquired must have a forest management plan as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 290C.02, subdivision 7. A list of proposed fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The fiscal year 2011 appropriation is available only for acquisitions that, by August 15, 2009, are: (1) subject to a binding agreement with the commissioner; and (2) matched by at least $9,000,000 in private donations.",,"190,622",,,,36000000,,,,DNR,"State Government","Our program/project will protect and maintain intact forest ecosystems through the use of perpetual conservation easements and other tools. This program/project will directly protect approximately 187, 277 acres of forest and wetlands with permanent conservation easements and 1,344 acres with fee acquisition.","This proposal will protect nearly 190,000 acres of private forest through the use of working forest conservation easements and fee acquisition that will prevent forestland conversion and parcelization. The highest priority blocks of forest within Minnesota's forested subsections will be targeted for permanent protection. Acquisitions will prevent development, assure traditional public access for hunting and fishing, and allow for sustainable forest management. The sale of large timber company holdings in Minnesota is part of a national trend. These large blocks of forest provide critical connectivity with public conservation lands. Private and public forest lands interact to create a working forest across the landscape that provides essential benefits Minnesotans deeply care about. The vision of the MFF is to protect up to 530,000 acres of private forests over the next 25 years (see Minnesota Forests for the Future: Strategic Report. April 2008). The current request reflects an accelerated acquisition program over the next 3-4 years in order to take advantage of a short window of opportunity to protect some of the largest, remaining blocks of private forestland in the state. Projects funded under this program will protect forests, prevent forest fragmentation and encourage forest consolidation - outcomes consistent with Minnesota Statutes 97A.056. The state faces a major challenge today and in the future due to the thousands of acres of privately owned forest being sold across Minnesota. These forestland sales can impact the state's ability to sustain its forests for multiple public benefits including fish and wildlife habitat, public recreation, and forest products production. Forest conversion from development and parcelization can lead to forest fragmentation, or the creation of many small forest ""islands"" separated by nonforested areas. Forest conversion and fragmentation erodes the functioning of the remaining natural system, reducing the forest's resilience to disturbances such as windstorms, fire, climate change and invasive species. Conversion and fragmentation also endangers habitat for native wildlife species, especially for larger mammals such as bears and wolves, which require large tracts of undeveloped land. Additionally, development and parcelization is a threat to public access of forests. In cooperation with partners and stakeholders, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will identify and protect the most critical large blocks of forestland in Minnesota. Prioritized projects will: provide permanent protection to forests and associated habitats; continue traditional public access and uses including hunting and fishing; and allow for the sustainable harvest of timber and other forest products. This proposal can have a significant impact at a landscape scale due to the immediate opportunities presented by several high priority projects within the Laurentian Mixed Forest Province. Pre-acquisition activities including conservation easement negotiations and appraisals are either completed or underway on these key projects. Additional project identification, prioritization and protection will be completed during 2010 through 2013. This project/program has been recommended and supported by local governments including Itasca County. Specific conservation values protected by this project proposal include: significant forest resources that are intended to be used for commercial timber production and which are an important element of the local, state, and regional economy; ?economically and environmentally important private forestlands that are threatened by fragmentation, parcelization and conversion to non-forest uses; the adjacency of the Protected Property to numerous parcels of public lands under forest management where coordination of harvests and related activities is important for the management of public lands; and ?water features, including 30 miles of state-designated trout streams and 121 miles of other streams, 133 miles of lake and pond shoreline, and over 60,000 acres of wetlands, which features provide value to water quality, habitat for species and natural communities, and enhance the public?s recreational experience; significant cultural areas and native plant communities and wildlife species habitat as identified by the Minnesota Natural Heritage Program and other sources; native forests and natural ecosystems and unique geologic features including an intact esker; views of the Protected Property from 36 miles of publicly-recognized scenic roadways; the adjacency of the Protected Property to numerous parcels of public land thereby providing a buffer to the habitat and other values provided on said public parcels; the adjacency of the Protected Property to numerous public parcels of land which provides access to said public lands; 82 miles of snowmobile trails and 262 miles of off-highway vehicle routes including 32 miles of state-designated off-highway vehicle trails; Over 187,000 acres for the public for other, non-motorized uses including hunting, fishing, trapping, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, berry picking, hiking, snow shoeing; and A corridor established for hiking and cross-country skiing trails including the North Country National Scenic Trail, which trail has been recognized by the United States Congress and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as providing state and nationally significant scenic, recreational, historic, natural, and cultural qualities. ","Accomplishment Plan: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2010/accomp_plan/3.pdfThis proposal will protect over 190,000 acres of private forest through the use of working forest conservation easements and fee acquisition that prevents forestland conversion and parcelization. The highest priority blocks of forest within Minnesota’s forested subsections will be targeted for permanent protection. Acquisitions will prevent development, assure traditional public access for hunting and fishing, and allow for sustainable forest management. The sale of large timber company holdings in Minnesota is part of a national trend. These large blocks of forest provide critical connectivity with public conservation lands. Private and public forest lands interact to create a working forest across the landscape that provides essential benefits Minnesotans care deeply about. The vision of the Minnesota Forests for the Future Program is to protect up to 530,000 acres of private forests over the next 25 years (see Minnesota Forests for the Future: A Strategic Report. April 2008). The current request reflects an accelerated acquisition program over the next 3-4 years in order to take advantage of a short window of opportunity to protect some of the largest, remaining blocks of private forestland in the state. Projects funded under this program will protect forests, prevent forest fragmentation and encourage forest consolidation –outcomes consistent with Minnesota Statutes 97A.056.",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Richard,F.,DNR,"1810 - 30th St. NW ",Faribault,None,55021,5073332012,richard.f.peterson@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Itasca, Kanabec, Kanabec","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-forests-future-upper-mississippi-project,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2025,300000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(g)","$650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are for applied research and tools, including maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries, streams, and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data and for assessing the effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","In FY25 DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in eleven targeted watersheds in central and northern Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program, Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative, and agency foresters is also currently underway to deliver trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners, managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. We also plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User’s Guide is currently near completion. Four full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system have been fully integrated with data collected since 2009 and will become available this year.   ",,,,,,,,,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2024,300000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(g)","$650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are for applied research and tools, including maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries, streams, and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data and for assessing the effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. "," In FY24 DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in eleven targeted watersheds in central and northern Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program, Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative, and agency foresters is also currently underway to deliver trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners, managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. We also plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User’s Guide is currently near completion. Four full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system have been fully integrated with data collected since 2009 and will become available this year. ","In FY24, DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 79 timber harvest sites in three targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Sampling monitored water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines. Low private landowner interest and increased contracting costs ($30K+ increase over previous year) led to lower number of monitoring sites across watersheds. Our monitoring identified certain areas where further education is recommended, such as RMZs, filter strips, erosion control, and road and landing placements. Due to issues with data quality, sites may be re-measured in winter 2024 and spring 2025 to ensure data quality is available to create a 1-year report on watershed data in early 2025. A regional report inclusive of all surveyed watersheds over the last 5 years will be published in late 2025. The Guideline Monitoring Program also assisted with four logger education trainings collaborated with UMN Extension, MFRC, MLEP, and DNR held in central and northern areas of the state during FY24, with plans to expand trainings to all other parts of Minnesota over the next 2 years. ",,,,275556,,,1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2023,250000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$535000 the first year and $530000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in eleven targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program, Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative, and agency foresters is also currently underway to deliver trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners, managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. We also plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User’s Guide is currently near completion. Three full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system have been fully integrated with data collected since 2009 and will become available this year. "," In FY23 DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 70 timber harvest sites in ten targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota. Sampling was conducted proportionately to the number of timber harvests in each ownership class (County, Federal, Industry, NIPF, State, Tribal). We monitored water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. Lower private landowner participation and increased contracting costs resulted in a smaller than anticipated sample this year. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed, use of erosion control practices, trends in riparian management zone use, leave tree and coarse woody debris retention, and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. A two-year report on watershed sample unit FMG implementation will be released in February of 2024. We also completed our first Forest Management Guideline (FMG) training with representatives from BWSR, MFRC, UMN, and DNR at the Cloquet Forestry Center as part of a restart of the guideline training program’s in-person events. ",,,,210369,5890,,1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2022,250000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$535000 the first year and $530000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in ten targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with Minnesota Logger Education Program Sustainable Forestry Education Cooperative and agency foresters is also currently underway to plan trainings and workshops focused on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council Forest Management Guidelines (FMGs). We plan to continue outreach to landowners managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks to the extent possible given COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and restrictions. We plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydro-geomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. The User's Guide is currently near completion. Two full seasons of data collected using the new data entry system are now available. This will allow GMP staff to complete a two-year report on watershed sample unit FMG implementation in early February of 2022. ","DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 75 timber harvest sites in ten targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Sampling was conducted proportionately to the number of timber harvests in each ownership class (County, Federal, Industry, NIPF, State, Tribal). We monitored water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. Lower private landowner participation and increased contracting costs resulted in a smaller than anticipated sample this year. During FY22, we further refined our new data entry system for GMP, utilizing ArcGIS Portal, Collector, and Survey123 for collection and storage of spatial and survey data related to monitored harvest sites. We also developed scripted data compilation and reporting methods using this new system. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed, use of erosion control practices, trends in riparian management zone use, leave tree and coarse woody debris retention, and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. A two-year report on watershed sample unit FMG implementation was released in February of 2022. ",,,,244317,4773,,1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2021,250000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in seven targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with DNR Private Forest Management Foresters (PFM) to help us connect with private landowners and future workshops is in progress. We plan to continue outreach to landowners managers and loggers about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks to the extent possible given COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and restrictions. We plan to continue exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). A hydrogeomorphological risk model developed for the entire state will also be released along with appropriate guidance for its use in identifying and mitigating landscape risks through appropriate on-site BMP planning and implementation. A full season of data collected using the new data entry system will become available allowing GMP staff to develop scripted methods to integrate new monitoring observations with historic data sets and begin providing site-level and watershed/ownership summary reports via the online reporting application described in FY20 Outcomes.","DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 92 timber harvest sites in seven targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Direct GMP contact with non-industrial private forest owners allowed us to achieve a good sample of this important demographic this year. We monitored water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. During FY21 we further refined our new data entry system for GMP utilizing ArcGIS Portal Collector and Survey123 for collection and storage of spatial and survey data related to monitored harvest sites. We also developed scripted data compilation and reporting methods using this new system. The Beta version of an online reporting application continues to contribute to summarization and reporting of monitoring results. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed use of erosion control practices trends in riparian management zone use leave tree and coarse woody debris retention and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. We are currently working with MNIT to identify a hosting solution for the reporting application.",,,,260654,4540,,1.2,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2020,250000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","DNR will complete intensive field monitoring on ~100 timber harvest sites in five targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Aerial image acquisition and landowner contact and efforts to acquire permissions for access are currently underway. Coordination with DNR Private Forest Management Foresters (PFM) to help us connect with private landowners and future workshops is in progress. We have also begun exploring ways in which statewide coverage of the canopy change analysis can feed into assessment of thresholds corresponding to varying levels of risk to water quality (WRAPS) and biodiversity (WHAF). Testing and final deployment of the new data entry system is currently underway and will be completed by May 2020. Reporting for monitoring data collected in FY18-19 will be completed in FY20 and synthesis of data from the past cycle of monitoring will be made available to stakeholders in the form of written reports watershed maps interactive summaries targeted outreach and BMP training events. Analysis of data collected over the past five years of monitoring across the entire forested landscape has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach and training in an attempt to improve those trends. Examples include identification of: watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed trends in riparian management zone use leave tree and coarse woody debris retention rutting on roads skid trails and approaches and other issues pertinent to water quality and other forest resources and will be completed in February 2020.","In FY20 DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 89 timber harvest sites in five targeted watersheds in northern and central Minnesota. Coordination with DNR Private Forest Management Foresters (PFM) helped us to connect with private landowners. We managed monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. During FY20 we also completed testing and final deployment of a new data entry system for GMP utilizing ArcGIS Portal Collector and Survey123 for collection and storage of spatial and survey data related to monitored harvest sites. The Beta version of an online reporting application contributed substantially to summarization and reporting of monitoring results. Tabular reports from the application have contributed substantially to development of both the 2018 Guideline Monitoring Report and the 2014-2018 Summary Report. Analysis of data collected in recent years of monitoring has allowed us to begin looking for spatial trends in BMP implementation and to deliver outreach and training in an attempt to improve those trends. Examples include identification of watersheds where placement of infrastructure on top of filter strips has been observed trends in riparian management zone use leave tree and coarse woody debris retention and rutting on roads skid trails and approaches. ",,,,237786,3054,,0.6,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2019,250000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY19 the DNR will complete intensive field monitoring of 93 timber harvest sites in eight targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota. For these eight watersheds during the summer we will oversee monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) implementation and implementation of other sustainable forest management guidelines on 93 timber harvest sites. We will continue outreach to landowners managers and loggers. This work will include: 1) site-specific feedback about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks; 2) working with DNR Private Forest Management foresters and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to develop strategies for outreach to private landowners in monitored watersheds; and 3) contributing to watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS) and watershed planning. Also in FY19 we will begin overhauling our Guideline Monitoring application. We will also review the past five years of monitoring which has covered the entire forested landscape looking for adverse trends and deliver outreach and training in an attempt to change those trends. ","DNR completed intensive field monitoring of 83 timber harvest sites in eight targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota. For these eight watersheds we managed monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) and other sustainable forest management implementation. We continued outreach to landowners managers and loggers including: 1) site-specific feedback about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks; 2) working with DNR Private Forest Management foresters and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to develop strategies for outreach to private landowners in monitored watersheds; and 3) contributing to watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS) and watershed planning. Additional work was coordinated with researchers at the University of Minnesota Department of Forest Resources to manage our field data compile historic trends and develop a Beta version of an online reporting application capable of summarizing data collected by the Program since 2009. The reporting application uses a selected set of thematic filters including watershed sample units MFRC landscape regions counties and land ownership to summarize monitoring results. Reporting is provided in tabular form consistent with recent written reports. Additional spatial analyses relating land use forest cover and hydrologic features on a watershed sample unit basis are also made available.",,,,232858,,,,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2018,250000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY18 the DNR will complete intensive field monitoring of 98 timber harvest sites in nine targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota. We will also analyze the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on forest land in eight northern Minnesota watersheds. For these eight watersheds during the summer we will oversee monitoring of water quality best management practice (BMP) implementation and implementation of other sustainable forest management guideline on 80 to 100 timber harvest sites. We will continue activities to reach out to forest landowners managers and loggers including: - Site-specific feedback about monitoring results and opportunities to improve the implementation of guidelines and reduce water quality risks. - Working with DNR Private Forest Management foresters and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to develop strategies for outreach to small private landowners in monitored watersheds. - Contributing to developing strategies for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies process in forested watersheds. In February we will submit our biennial Guideline Implementation Monitoring Report to the MN Forest Resource Council (MFRC). The report will summarize results from implementation monitoring on 169 sites in 19 watersheds during the summer and fall of FY16 and FY17. DNR and MFRC staff will use this information to continue identifying water quality risk factors and developing strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds.","In FY18 the DNR completed intensive field monitoring of 98 timber harvest sites in nine targeted watersheds in northern Minnesota and began monitoring water quality best management practice (BMP) implementation and implementation of other sustainable forest management guidelines on 93 timber harvest sites in northern Minnesota. In February 2018 we submitted our biennial Guideline Implementation Monitoring Report to the MN Forest Resource Council (MFRC). The report summarized results from implementation monitoring of 169 sites in 19 watersheds during the summer and fall of FY16 and FY17. DNR and MFRC staff use this information to continue identifying water quality risk factors and developing strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds and presented this information at several venues in FY18. They also shared results with landowners and land managers whose sites were monitored and helped them identify opportunities to better implement guidelines and reduce water quality risks. DNR Private Forest Management Foresters helped us connect with private land owners to improve access for monitoring private forest lands and pave the way for future workshops to improve the implementation of guidelines and water quality BMPs.",,,,170093,,,0.1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2017,250000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY17 the DNR will complete intensive field monitoring of 80 timber harvest sites in 12 targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota. We will analyze the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on forestland in 38 forested watersheds across the state in order to select 10 watersheds for additional intensive monitoring of timber harvest sites. For these 10 watersheds we will execute a contract to begin monitoring the implementation of water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines on 80 to 100 timber harvest sites.","In FY17 the DNR completed intensive field monitoring of 80 timber harvest sites in 12 targeted watersheds in central and southeastern Minnesota and identified 100 additional timber harvest sites in nine forested watersheds for intensive monitoring to be completed in FY18. We also analyzed the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on 38 selected major watersheds in northern Minnesota while developing focused information on nine target watersheds. The resulting information documents how well water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines have been implemented. Staff also continued using this information to identify water quality risk factors and develop strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds. They presented this information at several venues. They also shared results with landowners and land managers whose sites were monitored and helped them identify opportunities to better implement guidelines and reduce water quality risks. Staff utilized the DNR’s Private Forest Management Foresters to better connect with small private land owners to improve access to monitoring private forest lands and to pave the way for future workshops addressing ways to improve the implementation of guidelines and water quality BMPs.",,,,186321,,,0.9,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2016,250000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY16 the DNR will identify the distribution of timber harvest and forest change on 12 selected HUC8 watershed units (see below). The DNR will check logging sites to make sure sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs are properly carried out. We will look at specific watershed characteristics to identify water quality risk factors on the selected areas and we will develop strategies to reduce risks in the targeted watersheds. We will continue and further develop outreach to forest landowners managers and loggers to implement strategies including: -A comprehensive report on sustainable forest management guideline implementation -Continued site-specific feedback to land owners/managers and loggers of sites monitored during summer of 2014 and 2015. Feedback will address results of site monitoring and identification of opportunities for improvement of guideline implementation and water quality risk reduction -Work with the recently rebuilt Cooperative Forest Management Program to better connect with small private forest land owners -Continued interaction and contribution to Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies Work with the Minnesota Forest Recourses Council (MFRC) Region Landscape Planning program to address the risk factors that were identified in the watershed analyses and to improve how BMPs are carried out.","In FY16 the DNR completed intensive field monitoring on 79 timber harvest sites in seven northern Minnesota watersheds and identified 80 additional timber harvest sites in 12 central and southeastern Minnesota watersheds for intensive monitoring to be done in FY17. The resulting information documents how well water quality best management practices (BMPs) and other sustainable forest management guidelines have been implemented. Staff completed a comprehensive report on sites monitored in calendar years 2014 and 2015 available at http://mn.gov/frc/site-level-forest-management-reports.html. Staff continued to use information from these reports to identify water quality risk factors and develop strategies to reduce risks in targeted watersheds. They presented this information at several venues. They shared results with landowners and land managers whose sites were monitored and helped them identify opportunities to better implement guidelines and reduce water quality risks. DNR Cooperative Forest Management foresters collaborated with Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to better connect with small private landowners in targeted watersheds improving access to monitoring sites and paving the way for workshops on improved implementation of guidelines. Staff worked with the Minnesota Logger Education Program to develop this type of workshop for logging professionals. Staff collaborated with the Minnesota Forest Resources Council on strategies for outreach and education to improve implementation of guidelines and aid the development of regional landscape plans. Finally staff continued to contribute information from reports to the development of Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS).",,,,217597,,,0.9,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2015,250000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY 15 the DNR will detect where timber harvest and other forest changes took place on all forested watersheds statewide. We will monitor the implementation of sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs on timber harvest sites across the four watersheds selected in FY14 and an additional seven selected in FY15. The combined information along with specific watershed characteristics will be used to identify water quality risk factors (based on timber harvesting frequency and distribution level of BMP implementation and additional watershed characteristics) within target watersheds for FY14 &15. We will develop strategies to reduce risks in the targeted watersheds. We will develop outreach programs geared toward implementing those strategies for forest landowners managers and loggers. These programs will include: 1) workshops addressing erosion control on forest access roads and timber harvesting sites; 2) feedback to land managers and loggers of sites monitored in FY14 (results of site monitoring and identifying opportunities for improvement) 3) a BMP field manual for loggers and land managers.","In FY 15 the DNR identified that forests were disturbed in a total of 38 watersheds (HUC 8) and 27 counties in Minnesota. We selected 80 harvest sites in a subset of seven watersheds for monitoring the implementation of sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs.* We hired contractors to collect monitoring data which we will analyze in FY16. We also completed field monitoring at an additional 59 sites that were started in FY2014 sites in the Mississippi Headwaters Rum River Lake Superior South and Lake Superior North watersheds. We synthesized data for these sites and evaluated them for guideline compliance. We presented the information to various groups (see below). The final report will be done in February of 2016. In collaboration with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Logger Education Program we conducted two workshops addressing erosion control on forest access roads and timber harvesting sites in fall/winter of 2014. We also made several presentations to disseminate Guideline Monitoring results including talking to land managers at the monitoring sites in an ongoing process providing feedback. We also helped develop a BMP field manual for loggers and land managers. We evaluated forest disturbance/change between the years 2000 to 2015 on all forested watersheds in Minnesota. We looked at specific watershed characteristics to identify water quality risk factors including: proximity of forest disturbances to water features roads and road crossings; soil drainage type texture and erodibility; current and past land cover and land use change; and topographic characteristics (slope flow direction and accumulation). We used these data layers along with several from the DNR’s Watershed Health Assessment Framework to create a preliminary risk index.",,,,171589,,,1.0,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
20536,"Forestry Best Management Practices for Clean Water",2014,250000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY 14 DNR will monitor the implementation of sustainable forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs on 80 – 100 timber harvest sites across 4 forested watersheds. Distribution of timber harvest and other forest changes will also be identified in these watersheds. The combined information along with specific watershed characteristics will be used to identify water quality risk factors within target watersheds and strategies to reduce those risks. Outreach programs will then be developed to work with forest landowners managers and loggers to implement strategies. Specific outcomes include: -Establishment of a protocol for identifying forest change at the watershed level that can also be applied statewide. -Identify the distribution of timber harvest and forest change in four watersheds including Mississippi Headwaters Rum River North Lake Superior and South Lake Superior. -Monitor the implementation of forest management guidelines and water quality BMPs through on-site investigation on a total of 80-100 sites across these 4 watersheds. -Progress in development of a protocol for identifying level of risk to water quality due to timber harvesting frequency and distribution level of BMP implementation and additional watershed characteristics Outreach programs based on above data will be developed in FY15.","In FY14 DNR foresters identified the distribution of timber harvest and forest change in four watersheds: Mississippi Headwaters Rum River Lake Superior South and Lake Superior North. DNR established a protocol for identifying forest change at the watershed level; this protocol will be refined to better differentiate among various forest change types. For example some partial harvesting is difficult to distinguish from wind damage. Also time sequence is required to detect difference between forest harvesting and some land conversions such as pasturing. In the four target watersheds foresters monitored 34 sites for implementation of forest management guidelines and water quality best management practices. About 1/3 of the sites planned for monitoring in FY14 were completed; the remainder will be completed by Sept 31 2014. Contract work was delayed due to length of time required to get contract approvals. DNR is also developing a protocol for identifying level of risk to water quality due to timber harvesting frequency and distribution level of BMP implementation and additional watershed characteristics. The primary progress on this task was hiring a Research Analysis Specialist whose responsibilities will be focused development of this protocol. The hiring process was completed in early FY15 and significant progress will be made on this protocol in the coming year. Outreach development in FY14 included curriculum and video development for erosion control workshops to be held in the fall of 2014 and help creating a user-friendly field guide focused on forestry water quality BMPs which will be completed in FY15.",,,,41296,,,0.1,,,"The Minnesota DNR and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council work with forest landowners, managers and loggers to implement a set of voluntary sustainable forest management guidelines that include water quality best management practices (BMPs) to ensure sustainable habitat, clean water, and productive forest soils, all contributing to healthy watersheds. This project will monitor the implementation of these forest management guidelines and BMPs on forested watersheds in MN. Additionally, this project will identify timber harvest frequency and distribution as well as significant change to forest area including conversion of forests to other land uses, large fires, and blowdown events. An evaluation of the guideline implementation rates, watershed characteristics, and the frequency and distribution of forest change will be used to identify risks to water quality as well as strategies to reduce these risks, with the goal of maintaining high quality forested watersheds in MN. Outreach programs will be developed for forest landowners, managers and loggers throughout the target watersheds aimed at mitigating these risks such as improved implementation of specific BMPs. ","Forested watersheds in MN generally produce an abundance of high quality water. Much of our forested landscape is managed as productive forest land providing timber products as well recreational opportunities and abundant wildlife. Sustainable timber harvesting in combination with application of voluntary water quality BMP's has helped to maintain water quality in Minnesota's managed forest lands. However, risks to water quality in these landscapes still remain, with rates of BMP implementation, harvesting patterns, and watershed characteristics influencing the potential for impacts to occur at any given time or place. Also, recent trends in forestland development and loss in Minnesota has increased the risk of impacts to water quality in forested landscapes. Evaluation of BMP implementation and quantification of risk factors by watershed, combined with effective outreach programs, will allow for continued utilization of working forests while maintaining functioning, healthy watersheds that produce clean water. ",,2013-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lila,Westreich,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,,lila.westreich@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Roseau, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/forestry-best-management-practices-clean-water,,,,
10025139,"N.H. Forsyth House National Register Evaluation",2022,6000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6500,,"Diane Forsyth, C. Bryan Forsyth, Allison Wagner, Shelley Jerviss, Larry Jerviss, Ron Evenson, Rae Evenson, Jim Skree, Diane Lambrecht, Frederick Beseler, Jane Beseler",,"Houston Area Preservation Initiative","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to complete an evaluation to determine eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for the 1878 N. H. Forsyth property in Houston, MN.",,"To hire a qualified historian to complete an evaluation to determine eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for the 1878 N. H. Forsyth property in Houston, MN.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Allison,Wagner,"Houston Area Preservation Initiative","31512 County Rd 11",Houston,MN,55943,5074582492,allison.wagner@cedausa.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nh-forsyth-house-national-register-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17386,"Fort Snelling in World War II: A Self Guided Tour",2011,5900,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3000,,,,,,"Friends of Fort Snelling (Fort Snelling State Park Assn.)",," An illustrated, self-guided tour booklet was developed and produced that describes Fort Snelling during the WWII years. The guide contains many photos of historic and current views and the sketch maps are easy to follow to locate the identified sites. Approximately 200 copies were distributed to libraries, cultural institutions, participants in the Upper Post redevelopment process, The Veterans Administration Hospital, services organizations and the MN soldiers Home. A web hosted version was made available for a free download from the Friends of Fort Snelling website. ",,"To expand and enhance a self-guided tour book of World War II era Ft. Snelling",2010-09-24,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Stephen,Osman,,"5424 Elliot Avenue S",Minneapolis,MN,55417,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fort-snelling-world-war-ii-self-guided-tour,,,,
10031379,"Foundational Data for Moth and Butterfly Conservation",2025,195000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03i","$195,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to perform field surveys and consolidate existing data to create the first comprehensive list of Minnesota moths and butterflies. This appropriation is also to conduct outreach to inform land managers and to facilitate public appreciation of these species.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.8,"MN DNR","State Government","This project will build the first comprehensive list of Minnesota moths and butterflies. Information gained through surveys and outreach efforts will inform land managers and inspire public appreciation.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Gerda,Nordquist,"MN DNR","MN Dept. of Natural Resources - EWR 500 Lafayette Road, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155-4025,"(651) 259-5124",gerda.nordquist@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/foundational-data-moth-and-butterfly-conservation,,,,
21783,"Frogtown Farm and Park Acquisition",2014,1500000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k","$1,500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Trust for Public Land to acquire a portion of 12 acres for Frogtown Farm and Park to be established as a St. Paul city park.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1500000,,,11.28,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Frogtown area of St. Paul is a culturally diverse, low-income neighborhood having less green space per child than any other neighborhood in the city and was recently identified as an area in need of a new park. This appropriation is being used by The Trust for Public Land, in partnership with the City of St. Paul, to acquire a portion of twelve acres of a currently vacant space in the area to establish the multi-purpose Frogtown Farm and Park. The vision for the space is to provide a safe space for neighborhood children to experience nature and families to recreate while simultaneously acting as a demonstration urban farm for community members to learn about growing food locally as a vehicle for advancing self-sufficiency, environmental stewardship, healthy living, and community collaboration.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04k.pdf,2013-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/frogtown-farm-and-park-acquisition,,,,
17626,"From Exile to Resettlement: Oral History of the Bhutanese in Minnesota",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Hennepin History Museum",," To document in 10 interviews the history of Bhutanese refugees in Minnesota. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/exile-resettlement-oral-history-bhutanese-minnesota,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031039,"From Page to Publishing",2023,35000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will seek BIPOC literary teaching artists from multiple cultural communities. - Engage five BIPOC teaching artists Segment One: Writing workshops - Program a series of 12 skill-building writing workshops in 4 BIPOC communities - Engage at least 10 writers per workshop series - Present public readings in each community Segment Two: Demystifying Publishing (May-June) - Facilitate informational visit to The Open Book - Produce panel event to connect emerging writers with publishing professionals - Program 4 workshops to introduce emerging writers to aspects of editing and publishing Segment Three: Community Editors (July-August) - Engage editorial experts from Third World Press (or similar expertise) for three, two-day equity editing workshops - Collect manuscripts, poetry, essays that are submitted to Saint Paul Almanac and provide them for editing content - Provide copies of Chicago Manual of Style to all participants","Our originally proposed project changed dramatically when we were awarded only half of our initial request. In fact, that result actually pointed us toward the strongest part of our original plan, and we are so grateful for your partnership with Saint Paul Almanac as we move forward on that path. Originally, we proposed a plan that included a 12-week series of writing workshops set in four different cultural communities - followed by engagement with local publishers like Milkweed and Gray Wolf and U of M Press to demystify how to get from the page into print - and culminating in a highly focused mentorship in editing with an equity lens... reading for truths, experiences, and means of expression not typically represented in the mainstream press. Your funding decision immediately pointed us toward the key component of our plan - supporting a mentorship program focused on equity editing and connecting apprentices with local Black publishing arts organizations who are advancing equity and inclusion in the field. Thank You! To date our primary activity has been planning: We engaged an experienced literary arts project manager. Together with our CEO they developed a viable calendar of three-hour learning sessions over six weeks. We engaged an experienced Black writer/editor, who is also a seasoned educator in the schools. We designed an application for interested learners and launched a call for applications. And we expanded our thinking again. To provide materials to actually edit, we launched a call for submissions, and the results of our editing process will be a virtual publication that will be featured on our website and sampled through social media - an innovation we had not even thought about in our original proposal. Thanks to your support, our early vision for workshops has morphed into a new direction in collecting new writing, editing it with an equity lens, and publishing it in a widely accessible, cost-effective format that will be permanently available online.; Over many years and several variations, Saint Paul Almanac's previous community editor program was a 12-week program encompassing both a writing workshop and an editing class. Typically, the participants consisted of five senior editors who offered guidance and teaching to 20 aspiring editors, an executive editor/course facilitator, and a project manager. Their overall group assignment was to select 100 pieces from hundreds of solicited manuscripts and to edit them for the upcoming Almanac anthology. The selection of work was based on a group-created rubric that yielded fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about the history, places, and people of St. Paul authored by aspiring, emerging, and established writers. With MHC support, In the spring of 2023, the community editor program became the template for the new, more formalized apprenticeship project, which consisted of 10 apprentices, one senior editor, an editing instructor, and a project manager. The group met twice a month for a total of six sessions, 18 hours, during April, May, and June. Now, rather than accept everyone who wanted to participate, we sought apprentices through an application process that demonstrated a serious intent to pursue a literary career, and a commitment to advancing BIPOC culture in the publishing industry. We were happy to receive over 40 applications, which offered a great pool of candidates. We were blessed with an active and engrossed group of distinct individuals, who demonstrated that they were dedicated to doing their work in between sessions and being engaged in both the large and small group sessions led by an equally devoted and highly esteemed leadership team. Such a group process is rare today among easily distracted and noncommitted individuals! The team of Community Editors fulfilled learning assignments, and worked together to select 40 pieces (from over 100 submissions from the community) to be published in our first-ever E-Magazine in Fall 2023 (after the timeline of this apprenticeship project). The apprentices were excited about the work they did to produce SPA's first online publication. Even though we allowed for one missed session, most showed up for every session and worked hard and consistently to meet the deadlines for each session they attended. Their evaluations of the project are quite positive. Here are two examples: Aria Dominquez I agreed to be a community editor because I'm interested in the process and believe in the value of sharing stories. * What have you learned? What specific skills are you taking with you? It was interesting to see how Submittable works from the back side and how the process can work to have pieces assigned to different editors who can leave written comments. It was helpful to see samples of editorial suggestions and to go back and forth so we know how to proceed. * What was the best part of the project? Hearing the enlightening and interesting observations of other editors sometimes changed the way I saw a piece. I learned to look for other ways of seeing pieces that I might not have otherwise thought of at first. * How will you use what you've learned? I hope to use what I've learned in future editing projects, one of which begins this summer. * Distilled down to: I believe in the value of sharing stories. The best part of the project was hearing the enlightening and interesting observations of other editors, which sometimes changed the way I saw a piece. I learned to look for other ways of seeing pieces that otherwise I might not have thought of. I hope to use what I've learned in future editing projects, one of which begins this summer. Samantha Singh I think we can really gain fresh and diverse perspectives from editors with different gender identities, ethnicity, religions, etc. I learned a lot about the whole editing process, how to use Submittable, how to read and provide feedback on poetry specifically and more. I learned from other editors how to discern the author's unique voice and how to develop it without overstepping or taking away from their style. * Best Part: Talking with other people at every meeting, sharing our thoughts and ratings of certain pieces was so fun and I have many memories of our group laughing or just having fun when discussing a piece because of our passion for the specific ideas. * What's next: I was really interested in publishing and when publishers came in. It piqued my interest in terms of a future career. (She is completing high school.) * Distilled: We can gain fresh and diverse perspectives from editors with different gender identities, ethnicity, religions, etc. I learned from other editors how to discern the author's unique voice and how to develop it without overstepping or taking away from their style. The best part was talking with other people at every meeting, sharing our thoughts and ratings. I have many memories of our group laughing or having fun when discussing a piece because of our passion for the specific ideas. When publishers came in, it piqued my interest in terms of a future career.",,,n/a,34539,,"Justin Holt, Carla Knight, Stewart Stone, Katie Vagnino, Claudette M. Webster; Justin Holt, Carla Knight, Stewart Stone, Katie Vagnino, Claudette M. Webster, Damien Mills",,"Arcata Press dba Saint Paul Almanac",,"Today's request to the MN Humanities Center for Page to Publishinggrows our former Community Editors program from 12 sessions of compressed writing and editing skill building, to a comprehensive 20-session literary arts pathway for BIPOC artists. To launch the program, a call for Teaching Artists will go out in September, with a goal to have five leaders on board by November. At the same time, we will promote the upcoming workshop opportunities to communities via networks of former Community Editors, through libraries in primarily BIPOC communities, and other means. We will seek BIPOC literary teaching artists from multiple cultural communities, with examples of earlier teaching artists such as Carolyn Holbrook, Saymoukda Vongsay, Lisa Yankton, Michael Kleber Diggs, Claudette Webster, Marion Gomez, and others who we will call upon to get the word out to their networks, or come on board as teaching artists.",,,2022-09-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/page-publishing,,,,
17948,"Gardner House Exterior Preservation",2013,83200,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,83200,,"Matt Anderson, Christine Berger, Sonya Calef, Karin Cuerden, Marc Doherty, Bill Eisenmann, Christian Engelbrecht, Kristina Kvarnov-Leverty, Debbi Riggs, Ted Sherman, Andrew Staab",,"Germanic-American Institute","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To repair and restore the gutter system and cornice assembly of the George W. Gardner House, a contributing feature of the Historic Hill District listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,"To repair and restore the gutter system and cornice assembly of the George W. Gardner House, a contributing feature of the Historic Hill District listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jeana,Anderson,"Germanic-American Institute","301 Summit Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gardner-house-exterior-preservation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
33842,"Gardner House: Roof Restoration Architectural Services",2015,7162,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","The primary objective of this phase of the project was to have a comprehensive, professional, written plan for the work and cost required to replace the roof on the Gardner House. That goal has been achieved by the creation of the following three documents by the GAI's contracted architect: 1) The Scope of Work form and architectural design and specification drawings that will be required in order to begin the process of installing a new roof. These documents will be necessary for the St. Paul HPC and SHPO review and approval process. 2) A project budget that will allow the GAI Board of Directors to evaluate its financial readiness and fundraising goals to be met before launching the construction phase. 3) A project manual to be used when the GAI is ready to solicit proposals from roofing contractors that includes preliminary bid documents. All of the above documents have been submitted in the subsequent MNHS Historic Properties large grant application. I believe this goal was achieved by clearly specifying in our RFP the products the architectural firm was expected to create. For example, we stated that the architect was to complete the Scope of Work form for the grant application, an attached it as part of the RFP.",,,"Available upon request. Contact",7162,,"Christine Berger, Sonya Calef, Karin Magill-Cuerden, Christian Engelbrecht,Tom Felling, Ron Gerdes, Juergen Konczak, Dustin Massie, Liz Pearson, Andrew Staab, Nancy Zinter",0.00,"Germanic-American Institute","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the repair of the roof of the Gardner House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and headquarters of the Germanic-American Institute.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeana,Anderson,"Germanic-American Institute","301 Summit Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,651.222.7027,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gardner-house-roof-restoration-architectural-services,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012634,"Gate Visitor Survey",2020,5151," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,5276,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10427,,"Tom Leimer, Christine Rule, Renee Ziemer, Eric Andringa, Douglas Boese, Susan Claypool, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Sam Gill, Mark Thein, Jennifer Janvrin, Teresa McCormack, Kirk Schumacher, Roger Stahl, Linda Willihnganz."," ","Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"The History Center of Olmsted County conducted through AASLH, a survey of visitors called Visitors Count! Results are to be used in interpretive planning for museums and historic sites. The History Center staff conducted the program by giving out a survey created by AASLH. AASLH completed the tabulation work. This project will be used to help create future interpretive plans, which the History Center's strategic plan calls for. The interpretive plan will guide the History Center's creation of exhibits and programs to better meet and improve the visitor experience. The creation of this plan will have a large impact on the History Center's future through how the History Center operates, communicates with its audience, and grows its audience base. ",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Whaley,"Olmsted County Historical Society"," 1195 West Circle Drive SW "," Rochester "," MN ",55902,"(507) 282-9447",registrar@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gate-visitor-survey,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
17795,"Gather Resources for Publication of Twenty Years of History and Achievements of CAAPAM",2013,3000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,3000,,"Tzu-Chen Lee, John Huang, Maria Arrowsmith, Biing-Huei Su, Jenhua Juan, Chien-Teh Kuo, Joseph Lin, Kuang-Yu Chien, Li-Chun Chen, Lih-In Rezania, Peter Chu, Ta-Hua Yu, Jack Tsai, Paul Hsu, Jack Hsiao.",,"Chinese American Academic and Professional Association in MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To gather records of the organization on the occasion of its 20th anniversary meeting",,"To gather records of the organization on the occasion of its 20th anniversary meeting",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,John,Huang,"Chinese American Academic and Professional Association in MN","PO Box 25767",Woodbury,MN,55125,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gather-resources-publication-twenty-years-history-and-achievements-caapam,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031018,"GCST 1970 Environmental Justice and Nature Immersion",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcome 1 Program increases access for BIPOC students in nature and strengthens their cultural heritage identity 75-100 students will participate in this program 2022-23. At least half are BIPOC. Students complete pre and post-immersion surveys to assess their knowledge on cultural heritage and environmental justice issues. The results from the two surveys will be compiled and compared to measure students' knowledge and engagement before and after the program. Students will co-create a documentary of their experiences to be shared at NHCC, Three Rivers Park district, and their schools. The documentary will explore their enhanced access to nature and cultural heritage. Strategic Program intentionally aligns with the strategic goals of NHCC, NHCC's GCST department, MinnState's Equity 2030 plan and the strategic plans of the YMCA and Three Rivers Park District. Measurable Students demonstrate increased awareness of cultural heritage, environmental Justice issues and equity and access to outdoor spaces. We will count the number of students who successfully participate in and complete the program over a 12 month time period through completion of 4-credit class and related course materials, and the collection of data from a pre and post immersion survey to identify knowledge acquisition from the program. In course evaluation forms provided to students at the end of the semester, students will be asked to describe their exposure to different cultural heritages and education pathways. The results of these course evaluation forms will be compiled by NHCC's Institutional Research department and shared with program team members. Realistic We anticipate that 75-100 college and high school students will participate in the first year of this program. These students will reflect NHCC's and Brooklyn Park's diverse communities. Time-Bound The cohorts will take place in Fall 2022 & Summer of 2023. Inclusive The program icreates a sense of belong for all students from different cultural heritages in nature-based programming and learning. The program is designed to remove barriers in access and opportunities to outdoor places. Equitable This grant would ensure that students can equitably participate without the barrier of costs and access to supplies such as hammocks, flashlights and reusable picnic sets, which are expensive. The knowledge and wisdom of elders and environmental justice community leaders is a respected and integral part of the program, and consultants are equitably compensated for their time. Outcome 2 Student Academic Success Strategic Student Success is intentionally incorporated into all aspects of the program, including program design, implementation and design, varied learning assignments to meet different learning styles and needs, intentional leadership opportunities, hands-on learning experiences Measurable Students complete the immersion program and related course assignments and receive a passing grade in the class. Students co-create a documentary of their experience in the program, the documentary is screened at multiple locations, and students participate in these screenings. Realistic Students attend pre-immersion and post-immersion meetings and complete coursework and assignments during 6-8 weeks of class. Students are exposed to academic pathways in higher education through on and off campus programming and engagement with educational leaders Time-Bound Each student cohort of the program is organized into 6-8 week sessions. Planning team (NHCC, Camp and Three Rivers District) meets 1-2 times per month to ensure smooth programming and budget. These meetings have already been taking place since April of 2021. Inclusive The planning team are intentional about using language centered on Belonging; that nature and outdoor spaces belong to everyone, versus BIPOC communities being included into predominantly white-held spaces, such as traditional YMCA camps. Equitable Students learn about internships and career pathways in YMCA, Three Rivers Park District and other outdoor organizations that are aimed and removing the equity and access gaps for BIPOC communities to participate in outdoor parks, places and spaces."," * Cohort one took place successfully in the fall of 2023. The program was 85 % BIPOC youth. All students completed course work and nature immersion experience, as well as pre-camp and post camp community building meetings and surveys * Several students are now interning with Three Rivers Park District * Two students are now interning with Just Solar, a year-long project exploring barriers in access to solar in Minnesota * Most students reported a change in their educational and career pathway as a direct outcome of participating in this program * Celebration at Silverwood Hall was attended by more than 350 community members, with a Native American drum and dance performance by Spirit Boy. Students shared their experiences and the documentary of cohort one, Harmonies in the Trees * Second leadership part of program has been successfully created GCST 2970 Outdoor Experiential Program Leadership, which will run in Fall of 2023, enabling students to return as leaders and gain additional college credits * All four school districts have confirmed continued ?partnership' and St Paul Public Schools and Mounds View have expressed interest in future programming * Other community organizations have confirmed their continued commitment, including Save The Boundary Waters and the International Wolf Center * Exploring taking a cohort of underrepresented middle and high school students for similar program at Baker Reserve in June 2023 in collaboration with Edina Public Schools * Program participants presented at two national conferences, AASHE, the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and AEE, the International Association of Experiential Education * Documentary from first cohort was produced * Participants are organizing a winter story telling event with Ojibwe elder and plant expert Hope Flanagan on March 3rd, 2023. * On the bus ride home, students completed post-immersion surveys and these were the key themes:- Friendship - Community - Learning about nature from an Indigenous perspective - Tried something new (kayaking, mountain biking, being away from home) - Feeling safe - Belonging - Reconnected with nature and self - More confident in future career pathway * Building a website for the program to increase visibility; This grant supported two groups of underrepresented students participating in an environmental justice and nature immersion experience, one at Camp Northern Lights in Fall 2023 (college and high school students) and one at Baker Lake Outdoor Learning Center in June 2023 (Middle school students). This work was completed successfully through working diligently to create reciprocal partnerships of trust, friendship and mutual respect. Students' experience was at the center of this work and the team met once a month for planning meetings throughout the year. Feedback was welcomed and the program is under constant improvement due to student and staff feedback and evaluation. Outcome 1 Program increases access for BIPOC students in nature and strengthens their cultural heritage/ identity 47 students participated in this program in fall of 2022 and summer of 2023, and 28 are registered for the fall cohort. At least 85 percent of the students who participated were BIPOC, including Latinx, Somali, African American, Native American, Asian American and a small number of European Americans. Students completed pre and post-immersion surveys to assess their knowledge on cultural heritage and environmental justice issues. The results from the two surveys demonstrate that students' have significantly increased knowledge of and engagement in environmental justice issues after the program. Also, students describe having a much stronger connection with nature. 99 % report wanting to continue that relationship and connection with he natural world. Students co-created a documentary, Harmonies in the Trees, of their experiences that has been shared at NHCC, Three Rivers Park district, and their schools. It was also screened at the International Association of Experiential Education Conference in North Carolina in November 2022. The documentary explores their enhanced access to nature and cultural heritage. Strategic Program intentionally aligns with the strategic goals of NHCC, NHCC's GCST department, MinnState's Equity 2030 plan and the strategic plans of the YMCA and Three Rivers Park District. The program also aligns with school districts' plan to increase social emotional learning opportunities and local outdoor opportunities for MS and HS students. Measurable Participating Students demonstrate a significantly increased awareness of cultural heritage, environmental Justice issues and equity and access to outdoor spaces. The fall cohort ran as a college class and all the enrolled students completed all 4-credit class and related course materials. All students achieved a grade A-C in the fall class. Data from the pre and post immersion surveys identifies knowledge acquisition from the program. In course evaluation forms provided to students at the end of the program students described their exposure to different cultural heritages and education pathways Realistic 75 college, middle and high school students will have participated in the first year of this program. These students will reflect NHCC's, Brooklyn Park's and Edina's diverse communities. Time-Bound The cohorts will take place in Fall 2022 & Summer of 2023. Fall of 2023 and Summer of 2024 are now in the works! Inclusive The program creates a sense of belong for all students from different cultural heritages in nature-based programming and learning. The program is designed to remove barriers in access and opportunities to outdoor places. Students who participated in the program described: feeling safe, making friends, belonging, having a stronger connection to nature, having fun, not wanting to leave, having a stronger sense of their future plans. Equitable This grant helped ensure that students could equitably participate without the barrier of costs and access to supplies such as hammocks, flashlights, sleeping bags, yoga mats, backpacks, hiking shoes, field guides and nature based literature, poetry and non-fiction, and reusable picnic sets, which are expensive. The knowledge and wisdom of elders, artists and musicians, and environmental justice community leaders is a respected and integral part of the program, and consultants were equitably compensated for their time. Outcome 2 Student Academic Success Some K-12 students particpate in activities at outdoor learning centers. However, this opportunity is not available for all students in Minnesota and costs can be prohibitively expensive.This type of immersive, experiential, outdoor learning is very different to students' typical educational experience & enables high school students to participate in their first college course. This creates a pathway for academic success for urban youth, and a pathway to outdoor education/internship/career opportunities with the relationship with YMCA /Three Riverst employees. Strategic Student Success is intentionally incorporated into all aspects of the program, including program design, implementation and design, varied learning assignments to meet different learning styles and needs, intentional leadership opportunities, hands-on learning experiences MeasurableAll Students completed the immersion program and related course assignments and received grade a-c. Students co-created a documentary of their experience in the program. Realistic Students attended meetings and completed coursework and assignments. Students were exposed to academic pathways.Time-Bound Planning team met monthly to ensure smooth programming and budget. These meetings have been taking place since April of 2021. Inclusive The program centers on Belonging; that nature and outdoor spaces belong to everyone, versus BIPOC communities being included into predominantly white-held spaces, such as traditional YMCA camps. Equitable Students learn about internships and career pathways in YMCA, Three Rivers and other outdoor organizations that are aimed and removing the equity and access gaps for BIPOC communities to participate in outdoor parks, places and spaces.",,,"$5,000 No Child Left outside Grant from the DNR $15,000 Education Foundation Minnesota Grant YMCA provided 25 % discount Three Rivers provided 75 % discount and free space at Silverwood Hall (usually costs $4500). DNR no child left behind $5000 Education Foundation $15,000 Three Rivers Park district - 50-80 % fee reduction in space. plus staff time YMCA staff time, fee reductions Edina community ed - staff time and $10,000 to support June program",20000,,N/A,,"Ana Munro",Individual,"GCST 1970 is a 4-credit program for college & high school students in partnership with the YMCA & Three Rivers Park District to learn about their cultural heritage & connection to the land. This collaboration brings under-represented students to a wilderness camp to engage in nature, environmental justice and issues of equity, access, and inclusion in outdoor spaces. Students participate in 5 days of immersive learning in and from nature, from each other, & from local tribal elders and artists. ",,,2022-09-05,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,ana,munro,,,,,,7156171605," ana.munro@nhcc.edu",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Koochiching, St. Louis, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gcst-1970-environmental-justice-and-nature-immersion,,,,
10007328,"General Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan",2017,6005,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The target was narrowly defined as the completion of a general conservation assessment and a long-range conservation plan by the Midwest Art Conservation Center in Minneapolis for the Hillstrom Museum of Art in St. Peter. The assessment was successfully completed and the long-range conservation plan, attached below, was produced. The plan was reviewed by Museum personnel for accuracy and to make certain it met the criteria of the project, and after some adjustment from this editing process, it was put into its final form (as attached).",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",6005,,"Mark Braun, Ann Pesavento, Priscilla Briggs, David Gilbertson, Dawn Michael, Stephen Penkhus, Martha Penkhus, Gene Basset, Ann Basset.",,"Gustavus Adolphus College (Hillstrom Museum of Art)","Private College/University","To hire a qualified museum consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Donald,Myers,"Gustavus Adolphus College (Hillstrom Museum of Art)","800 West College Avenue","St. Peter",MN,56082,507-933-7171,dmyers@gustavus.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-conservation-assessment-and-long-range-preservation-plan-3,,,,0
10013429,"General Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan",2021,6045,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6045,,"Mary Jo Abler, Jean Wincek, CSJ, Tracey Burton, Ken Charles, Kathryn Clubb, Margaret Gillespie CSJ, Susan Hames, CSJ, Samantha Hanson, Diane Huston, Pamela O. Johnson, Anne McKeig, Donna McNamara, Joy Milos, CSJ, Joan Mitchell, CSJ, Christine Moore, Michael O'Boyle, Kathleen O?Brien, Teresa A. Radzinski, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, Therese Sherlock, CSJ, Angela Hall Slaughter, Minda Suchan, Ph.D., Jill Underdahl, CSJ, Sandra Vargas, Robert Wollan, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Valerie Young",,"St. Catherine University","Private College/University",,,"To hire a qualified museum consultant to conduct a general preservation needs assessment survey and long range collections preservation plan.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Adam,"St. Catherine University","Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, 2004 Randolph Avenue #4286","St. Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 690-6639",jladam@stkate.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-conservation-assessment-and-long-range-preservation-plan-9,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28790,"General Preservation Assessment Survey and Long Range Conservation Plan",2014,5626,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5626,,"Thomas H. Boyd, Julie Brady, Carolyn Brusseau, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Joanne Englund, Thomas Fabel, William Frels, Howard Guthmann, Douglas Heidenreich, Richard Heydinger, John Holman, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Father Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, James R. Miller, Bob Muschewske, Richard H. Nicholson, Jeffrey Slack, Ralph Thrane, Paul Verret, Jerry Woelfel",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire professional conservators to assess historically significant collections and write a long range preservation plan.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-preservation-assessment-survey-and-long-range-conservation-plan,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28480,"General Preservation Assessment Survey",2013,5285,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5285,,"Ken Behm, Rev. Tom Evans, Carol Fehrmann, Eustolio Gomez, Gregg Hein, Brad Hewitt, Susan Hillyer, Angela Hublick, Louis S. Johnson, Dr. Loren Leslie, Charlotte Malotky, Joan Miller, Dr. Carl Schoenbeck, Rev. Dr. Lane R. Seitz, Dr. Lori Utech, Rev. Dr. Karl A. Weber",,"Concordia University (Library)","Private College/University","To hire a qualified professional to conduct a preservation assessment survey of an art collection.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Charlotte,Knoche,"Concordia University (Library)","275 N Syndicate St","Saint Paul",MN,55104,651-641-8241,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-preservation-assessment-survey-1,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
34057,"General Preservation Assessment and Long Range Conservation Plan for the New Brighton Area Historical Society",2016,5474,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The single measurable outcome is completion of the report. Results were achieved because we planned the scheduled visits and established a schedule for completion with MACC that was fulfilled.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",5474,,"Val Johnson, Wayne Searles, David Fleming, Jerry Laumeyer, Fred Behrens, David Peterson, Jerry Bensing, Ron Cota, Jerry Blanski, Peg Joyce, Joyce Kloncz",0.00,"New Brighton Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire professional conservators to assess museum collections and write a long range conservation plan.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,Peterson,"New Brighton Area Historical Society","PO Box 120624","New Brighton",MN,55112,,davepeterson26@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/general-preservation-assessment-and-long-range-conservation-plan-new-brighton-area-historic,,,,0
10031397,"Genetic Detection of Endangered Mussels in the Mississippi",2025,241000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03aa","$241,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the United States Geological Survey, Ohio Water Microbiology Lab, to create, optimize, and use eDNA assays to detect the presence of endangered or threatened mussel species around Buffalo Slough near the Prairie Island Indian Community.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"US Geological Survey, Ohio Water Microbiology Lab","Federal Government","This project will create and optimize eDNA assays to detect the presence of 8 endangered or threatened mussel species around Buffalo Slough near Prairie Island Indian Community.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lauren,Lynch,"US Geological Survey, Ohio Water Microbiology Lab","6460 Busch Blvd",Columbus,MN,43229,"(614) 254-4064",llynch@usgs.gov,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/genetic-detection-endangered-mussels-mississippi,,,,
10007331,"George W. Gardner House: Roof Restoration",2017,136300,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","All targeted goals were with achieved or exceeded. The damage to the building interior during high rains has been halted. Both the architect and the roofing contractor are extremely confident that this project increased the lifespan of the roof for another 80 years. Furthermore, community stakeholders and funders are extremely pleased that the project focused on restoring the roof to its original slate profile. They are already inquiring as to plans for phase-3 of the building restoration. We were able to achieve these results by putting a lot of work into the planning phase of the project. The GAI team knew it was vitally important to select an architect who specializes in historic buildings and could demonstrate successful projects of this same scope and scale. We also did our due diligence in selecting not just a qualified roofing contractor, but one who would be an active partner in the project, adhering to the construction schedule and maintain regular communication about progress of the project. A rigorous vetting process for the contractors, which included a thorough check of references, played a central role in the ultimate success of the roof project.",,10456,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",146755,,"Eric Brotten, Sonya Calef, Shawn Dobbins, Ryan Doubet, Tom Felling, Ron Gerdes, Jeff Jones, Karin Cuerden-Magill, Dustin Massie, Ron Okenfuss, Liz Pearson, Hilke Riechardt-Martinez, Nancy Zinter",,"Germanic-American Institute","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to replace the roof on the George W. Gardner House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and home of the Germanic-American Institute.",,,2016-11-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeana,Anderson,"Germanic-American Institute","301 Summit Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,651.222.7027,janderson@gai-mn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/george-w-gardner-house-roof-restoration,,,,0
17753,"George Gardner House: Exterior Conditions Assessment",2012,6000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6000,,,,"Germanic-American Institute","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a historical architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the George Gardner House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and currently in use by the Germanic-American Institute.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeana,Anderson,"Germanic-American Institute",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/george-gardner-house-exterior-conditions-assessment,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17672,"George Stoppel Farmstead: Historic Structures Report",2012,27300,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,27300,,,,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To contract with qualified professionals to prepare a Historic Structure Report for the George Stoppel Farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, now used as an open air museum.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cara,Clarey,"Olmsted County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/george-stoppel-farmstead-historic-structures-report,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025047,"George Stoppel Emigration to Minnesota: Historical Research",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","We now have a peer-reviewed research report that reviewed and evaluated our existing documentary evidence and sought other documentary evidence that was available without travel. We also clarified and established the basic facts and timeline of the Stoppels' immigration journey, compiling and organizing it within the research report. As one of the critical reviewers wrote, nothing new was learned about the Stoppel family's experiences prior to coming to Minnesota or the cultural influence on the Rochester farmstead. Even given that, the report outlines questions it was not able to answer and recommends further research. This, plus a robust annotated bibliography, will be helpful for future researchers and curators. We are also using the report as a foundation of interpretive planning for the Stoppel farmstead. We are beginning phase 1 which will use the report, the physical site, landscape, and focus group workshops to create our plan foundations--that is, create the Big Idea that informs our tours, exhibits, and programming--particularly from the standpoint of immigration.",,300,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10300,,"Christine Rule (president), Tom Leimer, Linda Willihnganz, Kyle Benish, Ken Brown, Kati Cooley, Jan Cotroneo, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Ali Kryzer, Sam Gill, Kirk Schumacher, Roger Stahl",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to conduct primary source research on George Stoppel's mid-19th century immigration journey.",,"To hire a qualified historian to conduct primary source research on George Stoppel's mid-19th century immigration journey.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,5072829447,archivist@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/george-stoppel-emigration-minnesota-historical-research,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
736,"Get Outside - Urban Woodland for Kids",2011,218000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$218,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of St. Paul, Department of Parks and Recreation, to restore and develop an outdoor classroom for ecological education and historical interpretation at Como Regional Park in St. Paul. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"City of Saint Paul, Dept of Parks and Recreation","Local/Regional Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Outdoor classrooms provide students and community members with an opportunity to have hands-on experiences learning about the environment and about core subjects like science, math, and social studies using nature as the base context. This appropriation will help the city of St Paul develop an outdoor classroom at Como Regional Park that will provide environmental education, historical interpretation, and habitat for native wildlife in an inner-city community where environmental learning opportunities are rare. The development plan calls for control of invasive species for the 17 acre area, gravel pathways and signs to help visitors travel and interpret the site, and outdoor study areas featuring coniferous forest, oak savanna, tall-grass prairie, sedge meadow, transitional woodland, and propagation gardens for native plants. Site planners will work to establish the area as a MN DNR School Forest. PROJECT OVERVIEW Trends amongst youth are showing decreasing interest in the nature world and declining involvement in outdoor recreation. Some attribute these changes to increased usage of computers and other technology that compete for the attention of young people. Through this appropriation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is partnering with several organizations to build on this potential contributing factor as being part of a possible solution by expanding a successfully piloted environmental education program that uses digital photography as a bridge between technology and outdoor experiences. Outdoor nature photography workshops for at least 1,000 teachers and naturalists are being conducted throughout the state that provide guidance on how to use outdoor digital photography to enhance student learning on classroom subjects including math, science, geography, arts, and language arts. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The City of Saint Paul developed a 17.65 acre outdoor classroom in Como Regional Park to provide environmental education, historical interpretation, and habitat for native wildlife in an inner-city community where environmental learning opportunities are rare. The woodland is located within five miles of over 75 public and private schools. To date, the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom has been utilized by 2,103 students and educators. It has become the School Forest for Great River School and Crossroads Elementary School through the MN DNR's School Forest Program. The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund's investment in the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom has resulted in the development of outdoor study areas featuring coniferous woodland, oak savanna, tallgrass prairie, shortgrass prairie, transitional woodland, and terrace forest plant communities. Additionally, a propagation garden area has been constructed within the Classroom that will serve as a native plant demonstration garden for the public and will be utilized by students to grow native plants for the Classroom. ENRTF funds were also utilized to install 2,525 feet of ADA accessible gravel trails within the Classroom. Funds were used to install four entry signs at each of the major entrances to the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom. 27 numbered, interpretative posts were installed at key locations throughout the site. The City of Saint Paul has received $17,000 from the Minnesota Historical Society and is in the final stages of developing a guide book to the cultural and natural history of the site, referencing these numbered posts. When published, the guide book will be an invaluable resource for educators wishing to bring students to the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom. Community volunteers were engaged throughout the restoration process. 2,005 volunteers participated in restoration activities, including planting, invasive species removal, and trail construction.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Our advisory committee, the Como Woodland Advisory Committee, has set up a website dedicated to the classroom: http://www.comowoodland.org/.. Progress about our project has been shared with the general public through our blog (http://restoresaintpaul.blogspot.com/.) and our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/saintpaulnaturalresources). Community volunteer events taking place in the classroom are highlighted on the City's website (http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1043). The Minnesota Lottery recently highlighted the Como Woodland Outdoor Classroom in their newly launched blog: http://blog.mnlottery.com/blog/2014/07/24/64/where_the_money_goes_como_woodland_outdoor_classroom.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Bryan,Murphy,"City of Saint Paul, Dept of Parks and Recreation","50 W Kellogg Blvd, Ste 840","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 266-6411",bryan.murphy@ci.stpaul.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/get-outside-urban-woodland-kids,,,,
10034070,"Giving Voice to Diverse Elders - Building Culture & Community Through Music",2024,60317,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Frank Bennett, PhD. M. Div. (Chair), Helen Jackson Lockett-El (Secretary), Keath Young (Treasurer), Margie Dines, Darrell Foss, Richard Golden, MD, Dr. Patricia Izbicki,",,"Giving Voice Initiative",,"Giving Voice Initiative will establish a new, permanent chorus designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (AD) and their care partners in the Hispanic/Latine community. We will grow our Minneapolis pilot and expand it, launching a new Spanish-language chorus with Indigenous Roots in St. Paul, creating greater access, awareness and connections in the East Metro Area.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eyleen,Braaten,,,,,,"(612) 440-9660",eyleen@givingvoicechorus.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/giving-voice-diverse-elders-building-culture-community-through-music,,,,
10007332,"Gladstone Savanna Interpretive Signs",2017,9500,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The short-term outcomes have been achieved: 1) The sign text and images are ready for graphic design; and 2) Participants in this project (HPC members) have learned about Gladstone history, including new information that was uncovered. Intermediate and long-term outcomes will be achieved after signs are created and installed.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9500,,"Nora Slawik, Marylee Abrams, Kathleen Juenemann, Bryan Smith, Tou Xiong",,"City of Maplewood","Local/Regional Government","To hire qualified consultants to research and develop interpretive signage on the Gladstone Savanna in Ramsey County.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Virginia,Gaynor,"City of Maplewood","1830 County Road B East",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-249-2416,Virginia.gaynor@maplewoodmn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gladstone-savanna-interpretive-signs,,,,0
17714,"Gladstone Railroad Shops Geophysical Investigation",2012,6800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6800,,,,"City of Maplewood","Local/Regional Government","To conduct an archaeological survey of the Gladstone Railroad Shops site using ground-penetrating radar preparatory to a masterplan",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Virginia,Gaynor,"City of Maplewood",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gladstone-railroad-shops-geophysical-investigation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17500,"Gladstone Exhibit Planning",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,280,,,,,,"Maplewood Area Historical Society",," An exhibit on the early history of Gladstone was developed and implemented by the Maplewood Area Historical Society using grant funding, donations and a generous amount of volunteer labor and hours. A professional exhibit planner guided the research and planning for the displays. Ten (10) panels were printed and artifacts, maps and photographs were selected. Display cases and boards were installed. Interactive displays include a DVD presentation, a clothing try-on station and an old school desk on which to color pages. ",,"To hire a qualified historian to research and draft an exhibit on Gladstone, an early suburban development in Maplewood Township",2010-12-21,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Robert,Jensen,,"1808 Burr St.",Maplewood,MN,55117,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gladstone-exhibit-planning,,,,
2908,"Golden Eagle Survey",2012,30000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$30,000 the first year and $30,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Eagle Center to increase the understanding of golden eagles in Minnesota through surveys and education. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,30000,,,0.67,"National Eagle Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Not previously thought to be regular inhabitants of Minnesota, in recent years there have been reports of golden eagle sightings in most counties of the state, while recent surveys suggest there is now a regular wintering population in the blufflands of southeast Minnesota. This appropriation is being used to better understand the numbers, distribution, migration routes, and habitat needs of golden eagles in Minnesota. This information will inform natural resource management decisions and be used to educate landowners and the general public about golden eagles in the state. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Golden Eagle Survey Project represents groundbreaking research on a bird that was previously not thought to be a regular inhabitant of Minnesota. Through field observations and telemetry, the Golden Eagle Survey Project is expanding the understanding of population, distribution, habitats, habitat use, migration routes, breeding areas, and management needs of the population of golden eagles that winter in Minnesota. Annual surveys coordinated by the Golden Eagle Survey Project have documented a regular migratory population using the bluffland subsection of the Paleozoic Plateau in southeast Minnesota in winter. During annual winter surveys in 2012-2014, an average of 36 golden eagles have been observed in Minnesota's blufflands. Using satellite telemetry to track golden eagles, the Project is expanding the world's knowledge of the range, location of breeding territories, and migration routes of this previously unstudied population. One golden eagle, #46, was released in January 2011 with a GPS satellite-linked transmitter. The Project tracked #46 for more than 950 days, from his release in Wabasha County and his migrations to Nunavut, Canada and back to wintering range in southeast Minnesota. Data collected on golden eagle habitat use, preferred prey, and range will be used to ensure appropriate management and conservation action to protect critical wintering habitat for golden eagles in Minnesota. Thousands of people have learned about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota through the Golden Eagle Survey Project's outreach to landowners, wildlife managers and the general public. In programs at the National Eagle Center and throughout the state, the Golden Eagle Project increased awareness and understanding of golden eagles as regular winter inhabitants of the blufflands region. The Project's outreach to conservation professionals and the general public continues to broaden awareness of this unique species in Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Golden Eagle Survey Project data are publicly available on the National Eagle Center's website. Since January, 2012, the National Eagle Center's website has seen nearly 30,000 unique visits to the Golden Eagle Survey Project information pages. Here visitors learn about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota, view data and project maps, and learn how they can get involved in efforts to understand and conserve golden eagles in Minnesota. In addition, updates on golden eagle tracking are posted on social media outlets, reaching an audience of more than 10,000 followers. Detailed data from field observations, Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Surveys, and telemetry are made available to researchers and others upon request. Thus far, we have shared this data with at least one utility seeking information on golden eagle migration and habitat use in siting transmission lines. The Golden Eagle Survey Project has been regularly featured in regional news media throughout the Project's duration. An attached list highlights some of the regional news stories about the Golden Eagle Survey Project. Links to the story are provided where available. In 2013, the Golden Eagle Project shared in the US Forest Service's Wings Across America award for work as part of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group. In January 2014, Minnesota DNR's monthly magazine Conservation Volunteer featured a cover story about the Golden Eagle Survey Project's work and golden eagles in Minnesota.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Mehus,"National Eagle Center","50 Pembroke Ave",Wabasha,MN,55981,"(651) 565-4989",jeff@nationaleaglecenter.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/golden-eagle-survey,,,,
2908,"Golden Eagle Survey",2013,30000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$30,000 the first year and $30,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Eagle Center to increase the understanding of golden eagles in Minnesota through surveys and education. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,30000,,,0.67,"National Eagle Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Not previously thought to be regular inhabitants of Minnesota, in recent years there have been reports of golden eagle sightings in most counties of the state, while recent surveys suggest there is now a regular wintering population in the blufflands of southeast Minnesota. This appropriation is being used to better understand the numbers, distribution, migration routes, and habitat needs of golden eagles in Minnesota. This information will inform natural resource management decisions and be used to educate landowners and the general public about golden eagles in the state. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Golden Eagle Survey Project represents groundbreaking research on a bird that was previously not thought to be a regular inhabitant of Minnesota. Through field observations and telemetry, the Golden Eagle Survey Project is expanding the understanding of population, distribution, habitats, habitat use, migration routes, breeding areas, and management needs of the population of golden eagles that winter in Minnesota. Annual surveys coordinated by the Golden Eagle Survey Project have documented a regular migratory population using the bluffland subsection of the Paleozoic Plateau in southeast Minnesota in winter. During annual winter surveys in 2012-2014, an average of 36 golden eagles have been observed in Minnesota's blufflands. Using satellite telemetry to track golden eagles, the Project is expanding the world's knowledge of the range, location of breeding territories, and migration routes of this previously unstudied population. One golden eagle, #46, was released in January 2011 with a GPS satellite-linked transmitter. The Project tracked #46 for more than 950 days, from his release in Wabasha County and his migrations to Nunavut, Canada and back to wintering range in southeast Minnesota. Data collected on golden eagle habitat use, preferred prey, and range will be used to ensure appropriate management and conservation action to protect critical wintering habitat for golden eagles in Minnesota. Thousands of people have learned about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota through the Golden Eagle Survey Project's outreach to landowners, wildlife managers and the general public. In programs at the National Eagle Center and throughout the state, the Golden Eagle Project increased awareness and understanding of golden eagles as regular winter inhabitants of the blufflands region. The Project's outreach to conservation professionals and the general public continues to broaden awareness of this unique species in Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Golden Eagle Survey Project data are publicly available on the National Eagle Center's website. Since January, 2012, the National Eagle Center's website has seen nearly 30,000 unique visits to the Golden Eagle Survey Project information pages. Here visitors learn about the presence of golden eagles in Minnesota, view data and project maps, and learn how they can get involved in efforts to understand and conserve golden eagles in Minnesota. In addition, updates on golden eagle tracking are posted on social media outlets, reaching an audience of more than 10,000 followers. Detailed data from field observations, Annual Wintering Golden Eagle Surveys, and telemetry are made available to researchers and others upon request. Thus far, we have shared this data with at least one utility seeking information on golden eagle migration and habitat use in siting transmission lines. The Golden Eagle Survey Project has been regularly featured in regional news media throughout the Project's duration. An attached list highlights some of the regional news stories about the Golden Eagle Survey Project. Links to the story are provided where available. In 2013, the Golden Eagle Project shared in the US Forest Service's Wings Across America award for work as part of the Eastern Golden Eagle Working Group. In January 2014, Minnesota DNR's monthly magazine Conservation Volunteer featured a cover story about the Golden Eagle Survey Project's work and golden eagles in Minnesota.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Mehus,"National Eagle Center","50 Pembroke Ave",Wabasha,MN,55981,"(651) 565-4989",jeff@nationaleaglecenter.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/golden-eagle-survey,,,,
17871,"Governor's Residence Video Script Development",2013,2600,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,2600,,,,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research and write a script for an introductory video on the history of the Minnesota Governor's Residence (Horace Irvine House), listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To research and write a script for an introductory video on the history of the Minnesota Governor's Residence (Horace Irvine House), listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kristin,Parrish,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","1006 Summit Avenue","St Paul",MN,55105,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-residence-video-script-development,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17967,"Governor's Residence Historic Landscape Report",2013,35650,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,35650,,"Kathy Buggy, President, Sharon Allemong, Susanne Hoy, PJ Harris, Brooke Voss, Sheila Hanson, Karie Johnson, Dawn Erlandson, Sandra Johnson, Rene Kraus, Adrian Mega, Marti Jones, Deborah Pierce, Ann Meline, Sarah Warmka, Mary Lacey, Somia Mourad, Kristin Parrish, Ann Kenefick",,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To acquire professional services in preparing a Historic Landscape Report preparatory to improving public access the history of the Horace Irvine House/Governor's Residence, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,"To acquire professional services in preparing a Historic Landscape Report preparatory to improving public access the history of the Horace Irvine House/Governor's Residence, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kristin,Parrish,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","1006 Summit Avenue","St Paul",MN,55105,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-residence-historic-landscape-report,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17611,"Governor's Residence Interpretive Plan",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"1006 Summit Avenue Society",," To prepare a comprehensive interpretive plan for the Governor's Residence to identify how best to reach their audience. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-residence-interpretive-plan,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28776,"Governor's Residence Book: Production",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Dawn Erlandson, Nominating; Susan Focke, Membership; Natasha Freimark, Member at Large; Janel Goff, Membership; Sheila Hanson, Programs; Karie Johnson, Fundraising; Sandra Johnson, Advisor; Marti Jones, Communications; Ann Kenefick, Fundraising; Dominika Kuzlak-Swanson, Treasurer; Mary Lacey, Fundraising; Judy Lund, Marketing; Adrian Mega, Marketing; Ann Meline, Historian; Rosemary Miller, Secretary; Somia Mourad, Member at Large; Brad Palecek, Member at Large; Kristin Parrish, 100th Anniversary; Deborah Pierce, By-Laws; Sean Ryan, Treasurer; Amanda Simpson, Residence Manager; Brooke Voss, Vice-President; Sarah Warmka, Historian; Cindy Werner, Capitol Campaign Liaison; Cherie Yates, Residence Coordinator.",,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To facilitate publication of a booklet on the history and use of the Governor's Residence.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristin,Parrish,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","1006 Summit Avenue","St Paul",MN,55105,763-478-2936,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-residence-book-production,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28430,"Governor's Residence Booklet: Writing and Design",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Our short term goal was that the booklet would be written and designed, submitted, approved, and ready to be bid for printing. We have met that goal. Our long-term goals are dependent on the printing of the book, but we are optimistic that can be accomplished soon.",,,,,7000,,"Kathy Buggy, President; Dawn Erlandson, Nominating; Sheila Hanson, Programs; Karie Johnson, Fundraising; Sandra Johnson, Advisor; Marti Jones, Communications; Ann Kenefick, Fundraising; Mary Lacey, Fundraising; Adrian Mega, Marketing; Ann Meline, Historian; Somia Mourad, Member at Large; Kristin Parrish, 100th Anniversary; Deborah Pierce, By-Laws; Brooke Voss, Vice-President; Sarah Warmka, Historian; Amanda Simpson, Residence Manager; Rosemary Miller, Secretary; Sean Ryan, Treasurer; Dominika Kuzlak-Swanson, Treasurer; Judy Lund, Marketing ; Brad Palecek, Member at Large; Natasha Friemark, Member at Large; Janel Goff, Membership; Susan Focke, Membership.",,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To write and design a site guide for improved public access to the Minnesota Governor's Residence, which is the Horace Irvine House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kristin,Parrish,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","1006 Summit Avenue","St Paul",MN,55105,763-478-2936,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-residence-booklet-writing-and-design,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28448,"Governor's Residence Video: Production Phase",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Our short term goal was to complete the video and deliver it to the 1006 Summit Avenue Society by June 15, 2013. That was accomplished on June 12, 2013. Another short-term goal (though not listed in our grant application) was to post the video online. This was accomplished on June 19, 2013. Our intermediate and long term goals, of increasing knowledge and support for the Residence are difficult to measure today. The Residence is temporarily closed for public tours due to for renovation projects. The video has been seen by 68 people as of July 21, 2013. We predict that number will increase this fall and in December, when our audience becomes aware the residence is closed, and our websites more clearly direct people to the video.",,,,,7000,,"Kathy Buggy, President; Dawn Erlandson, Nominating; Sheila Hanson, Programs; Karie Johnson, Fundraising; Sandra Johnson, Advisor; Marti Jones, Communications; Ann Kenefick, Fundraising; Mary Lacey, Fundraising; Adrian Mega, Marketing; Ann Meline, Historian; Somia Mourad, Member at Large; Kristin Parrish, 100th Anniversary; Deborah Pierce, By-Laws; Brooke Voss, Vice-President; Sarah Warmka, Historian; Amanda Simpson, Residence Manager; Rosemary Miller, Secretary; Sean Ryan, Treasurer; Dominika Kuzlak-Swanson, Treasurer; Judy Lund, Marketing ; Brad Palecek, Member at Large; Natasha Friemark, Member at Large; Janel Goff, Membership; Susan Focke, Membership.",,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To produce a short video introduction about the history, architecture, and use of the Horace Irvine House (Minnesota Governor's Residence), listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kristin,Parrish,"1006 Summit Avenue Society","1006 Summit Avenue","St Paul",MN,55105,763-478-2936,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-residence-video-production-phase,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031189,"Gran Church Conditions Assessment",2024,9500,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Richard Olson, Rick Abel, Brant Melbo, Stanley Sundquist, Laurie Brein, Ron Halvorson, Lynn RIggs, Mary Hood, Nancy Ames",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the Gran Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,2187852000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gran-church-conditions-assessment,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
9823,"Grand Marais Creek Outlet Restoration",2013,2320000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(f)","$2,320,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Red Lake Watershed District to restore and enhance stream and related habitat in Grand Marais Creek. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 117 acres of wetlands, 193 acres of prairies, and 72 acres of habitats.",,3863100,"State and other governmental units",2320000,,,,"Red Lake Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Directly restore six miles of stream habitat, the hydrologic conditions needed to support 400 acres of habitat corridor, and effectively reconnect more than 20 miles of the Grand Marais Creek.",,"The project design and scope included the restoration of six miles of natural channel based on sound scientific principles of natural channel design, hydrology, and fluvial geomorphology, restoration of stream hydrology managing a range of stream flows through the design and construction of a flow diversion structure that will operate in a manner to sustain aquatic habitat conditions in the channel, reestablishment of nearly 400 acres of riparian corridor habitat and generally serving as a 50 yr. frequency channel floodplain, and restoration of adjacent upland upland which was abandoned and mostly farmed for the past 50+ years, and providing for public roadway and recreational/agricultural channel crossings as fish passage friendly. The project restored permanent and seasonal spawning and juvenile habitat to a variety of fish species, including northern pike and channel catfish. Additional project benefits included restoration of permanent and seasonal habitats for many aquatic and terrestrial plant and upland animal species that depend on healthy riparian corridor habitat (already acquired through RIM). The restored channel corridor provides a more functional, reliable connection between the Red River and more than 20 miles of upstream riverine and wetland habitats in Grand Marais Creek. The watershed district initiates projects based on priority problems identified in the watershed district plan (http://www.redlakewatershed.org/planupdate.html). This project addressed and fulfilled a much larger scope of work in the entire Grand Marais Creek sub-watershed. The entire scope of work will result in reduced flood damages, enhancement of natural resources and improvement of water quality. This stream habitat restoration project has completed a comprehensive watershed-based approach to managing water and habitat in the Grand Marais Creek watershed that has included strategic storage of 5,400 ac-feet and almost 1,100 acres of wetland and grassland restoration. Throughout the sub-watershed, targeted channel stabilization projects, buffer strip installation and erosion reduction projects at the outlet have now been completed. The Red Lake Watershed District and their partners secured CWLF through the BWSR to stabilize the existing Grand Marais Outlet Channel corridor/legal drainage system. This project was substantially completed in late 2013. Due to short timeframe for seeding native prairie grass and inclimate weather in 2014 final seeding was completed in 2015 . The completion of the Grand Marais Creek Outlet Restoration and Stabilization Projects is the result of careful planning and engineering by an interdisciplinary project team of resource professionals and local landowners dedicated to reducing flood damages and enhancing natural resources in the Grand Marais Creek sub-watershed within Red River watershed. ",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Myron,Jesme,"Red Lake Watershed District","1000 Pennington Avenue South","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,"(218) 681-5800",jesme@wiktel.com,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Polk,"Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grand-marais-creek-outlet-restoration,,,,
20686,"Groundwater Management Areas",2017,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(j)","$1808000 the first year is for beginning to develop and designate groundwater management areas under Minnesota Statutes section 103G.287 subdivision 4. The commissioner in consultation with the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency health and agriculture shall establish a uniform statewide hydrogeologic mapping system that will include designated groundwater management areas. The mapping system must include wellhead protection areas special well construction areas groundwater provinces groundwater recharge areas and other designated or geographical areas related to groundwater. This mapping system shall be used to implement all groundwater-related laws and for reporting and evaluations. This appropriation is available until June 30 2017. Note: Amount was amended in M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 6.","In FY17 the DNR will finalize and adopt the remaining plans and begin implementing the actions identified. The DNR will also start the process of developing a groundwater model for the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area.","In FY17 the DNR completed and adopted Groundwater Management Area Plans for the Straight River and Bonanza Valley. The DNR substantially completed the development of a transient groundwater model for the North and East Metro.",,,,250690,10793,,1.5,,,"Minnesota’s use of groundwater has increased over the last two decades. An increasing reliance on groundwater may not be a sustainable path for continued economic growth and development. The DNR is establishing three pilot groundwater management areas (GWMA) to help improve groundwater appropriation decisions and help groundwater users better understand and plan for future groundwater needs associated with economic development. The three areas include: the North and East Metropolitan Region, which includes all of Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the southern portion of Anoka County; the second area includes the Straight River, near Park Rapids; and the third area includes portions of Pope, Stearns, and Kandiyohi counties, known as Bonanza Valley, which includes the towns of Glenwood, Brooten, Belgrade, Elrosa and other communities. Clean Water Funds are used to hire project managers, meeting facilitators and support stakeholder engagement to inform and advise the planning process.","Water is crucial to Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems. Minnesota has a well-deserved image of having abundant water resources, nevertheless, water is not evenly distributed across the state. Despite our popular image, water is becoming scarce in parts of Minnesota. Unprecedented water use conflicts are arising between businesses, towns, and residents. In most areas of the state, we are not yet in “crisis” mode when it comes to water availability. We have time to address these issues and ensure that Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems have adequate water supplies in the future. Each of the selected pilot Groundwater Management Areas has been experiencing increased use and reliance on groundwater to meet public or private needs. The purpose of a groundwater management area is to organize resources and people to better understand the risk of overuse and contamination in these areas, and to develop a plan that the Department of Natural Resources can implement to ensure sustainable use of water. ",,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Moeckel,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5240",jason.moeckel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Technical Assistance, Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clearwater, Douglas, Meeker, Swift, Wadena, Anoka, Becker, Hubbard, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/groundwater-management-areas,,,,
20686,"Groundwater Management Areas",2016,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(j)","$1808000 the first year is for beginning to develop and designate groundwater management areas under Minnesota Statutes section 103G.287 subdivision 4. The commissioner in consultation with the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency health and agriculture shall establish a uniform statewide hydrogeologic mapping system that will include designated groundwater management areas. The mapping system must include wellhead protection areas special well construction areas groundwater provinces groundwater recharge areas and other designated or geographical areas related to groundwater. This mapping system shall be used to implement all groundwater-related laws and for reporting and evaluations. This appropriation is available until June 30 2017. Note: Amount was amended in M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 6.","The DNR will finalize three Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) plans that can be approved by the commissioner. The DNR will form new advisory committee’s to advise the agency during plan implementation. Implementation will include coordinating with other agencies and local units of government and developing new information to evaluate sustainability of current and projected water use. ","In FY16 the DNR worked with stakeholder advisory committees to complete draft plans for each of the three Groundwater Management Areas (GWMAs). The plan for the North and East Metro Area was finalized and approved by the DNR Commissioner. Plans for the Bonanza Valley and Straight River were nearing completion and approval. ",,,,256899,83660,,2.3,,,"Minnesota’s use of groundwater has increased over the last two decades. An increasing reliance on groundwater may not be a sustainable path for continued economic growth and development. The DNR is establishing three pilot groundwater management areas (GWMA) to help improve groundwater appropriation decisions and help groundwater users better understand and plan for future groundwater needs associated with economic development. The three areas include: the North and East Metropolitan Region, which includes all of Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the southern portion of Anoka County; the second area includes the Straight River, near Park Rapids; and the third area includes portions of Pope, Stearns, and Kandiyohi counties, known as Bonanza Valley, which includes the towns of Glenwood, Brooten, Belgrade, Elrosa and other communities. Clean Water Funds are used to hire project managers, meeting facilitators and support stakeholder engagement to inform and advise the planning process.","Water is crucial to Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems. Minnesota has a well-deserved image of having abundant water resources, nevertheless, water is not evenly distributed across the state. Despite our popular image, water is becoming scarce in parts of Minnesota. Unprecedented water use conflicts are arising between businesses, towns, and residents. In most areas of the state, we are not yet in “crisis” mode when it comes to water availability. We have time to address these issues and ensure that Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems have adequate water supplies in the future. Each of the selected pilot Groundwater Management Areas has been experiencing increased use and reliance on groundwater to meet public or private needs. The purpose of a groundwater management area is to organize resources and people to better understand the risk of overuse and contamination in these areas, and to develop a plan that the Department of Natural Resources can implement to ensure sustainable use of water. ",,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Moeckel,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5240",jason.moeckel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Technical Assistance, Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clearwater, Douglas, Meeker, Swift, Wadena, Anoka, Becker, Hubbard, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/groundwater-management-areas,,,,
20686,"Groundwater Management Areas",2015,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(j)","$1808000 the first year is for beginning to develop and designate groundwater management areas under Minnesota Statutes section 103G.287 subdivision 4. The commissioner in consultation with the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency health and agriculture shall establish a uniform statewide hydrogeologic mapping system that will include designated groundwater management areas. The mapping system must include wellhead protection areas special well construction areas groundwater provinces groundwater recharge areas and other designated or geographical areas related to groundwater. This mapping system shall be used to implement all groundwater-related laws and for reporting and evaluations. This appropriation is available until June 30 2017. Note: Amount was amended in M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 6.","The DNR will conduct technical analysis of existing information in each GWMA and finalize a plan that can be approved by the DNR Commissioner and implemented over the next 5 years within these areas. Each plan will include specific actions that the DNR will take to: ensure groundwater use does not harm aquifers and ecosystems and does not negatively impact surface waters; ensure that groundwater use is reasonable efficient and complies with water conservation requirements; ensure groundwater use will not degrade water quality; ensure groundwater use does not create unresolved well interferences or water use conflicts; and ensure all groundwater users have the necessary permits to use groundwater. For complete information see the GWMAs webpage at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gwmp/areas.html ","The DNR continued technical analysis and worked with stakeholders to develop draft plans for the three proposed groundwater management areas. The areas include: the North and East Metro Bonanza Valley (Glenwood to Paynesville) and the Straight River (near Park Rapids). The draft plans include specific actions the DNR will take to ensure that water use is sustainable. ",,,,379861,93329,,3.2,,,"Minnesota’s use of groundwater has increased over the last two decades. An increasing reliance on groundwater may not be a sustainable path for continued economic growth and development. The DNR is establishing three pilot groundwater management areas (GWMA) to help improve groundwater appropriation decisions and help groundwater users better understand and plan for future groundwater needs associated with economic development. The three areas include: the North and East Metropolitan Region, which includes all of Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the southern portion of Anoka County; the second area includes the Straight River, near Park Rapids; and the third area includes portions of Pope, Stearns, and Kandiyohi counties, known as Bonanza Valley, which includes the towns of Glenwood, Brooten, Belgrade, Elrosa and other communities. Clean Water Funds are used to hire project managers, meeting facilitators and support stakeholder engagement to inform and advise the planning process.","Water is crucial to Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems. Minnesota has a well-deserved image of having abundant water resources, nevertheless, water is not evenly distributed across the state. Despite our popular image, water is becoming scarce in parts of Minnesota. Unprecedented water use conflicts are arising between businesses, towns, and residents. In most areas of the state, we are not yet in “crisis” mode when it comes to water availability. We have time to address these issues and ensure that Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems have adequate water supplies in the future. Each of the selected pilot Groundwater Management Areas has been experiencing increased use and reliance on groundwater to meet public or private needs. The purpose of a groundwater management area is to organize resources and people to better understand the risk of overuse and contamination in these areas, and to develop a plan that the Department of Natural Resources can implement to ensure sustainable use of water. ",,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Moeckel,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5240",jason.moeckel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Technical Assistance, Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clearwater, Douglas, Meeker, Swift, Wadena, Anoka, Becker, Hubbard, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/groundwater-management-areas,,,,
20686,"Groundwater Management Areas",2014,1808000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(j)","$1808000 the first year is for beginning to develop and designate groundwater management areas under Minnesota Statutes section 103G.287 subdivision 4. The commissioner in consultation with the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency health and agriculture shall establish a uniform statewide hydrogeologic mapping system that will include designated groundwater management areas. The mapping system must include wellhead protection areas special well construction areas groundwater provinces groundwater recharge areas and other designated or geographical areas related to groundwater. This mapping system shall be used to implement all groundwater-related laws and for reporting and evaluations. This appropriation is available until June 30 2017. Note: Amount was amended in M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 6.","In FY14 the DNR will lead a year-long effort in three proposed Groundwater Management Areas: the North and East Metro GWMA the Bonanza Valley GWMA and the Straight River GWMA. A series of stakeholder meetings will be held and Preliminary Assessment Reports will be completed for all three GWMAs.","In FY14 the DNR initiated planning projects and stakeholder involvement efforts to establish three groundwater management areas (GWMA’s). DNR formed a project advisory team (PAT) for each of these areas to provide advice and feedback during the GWMA planning process. The project advisory team includes cities permitted users business people conservation districts and other state agencies. DNR completed preliminary assessments of technical information and shared that information with the PAT’s over a series of monthly meetings. Discussions about potential actions are ongoing and will inform plan development. For complete information see the GWMAs webpage at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gwmp/areas.html ",,,,267151,62179,,2.5,,,"Minnesota’s use of groundwater has increased over the last two decades. An increasing reliance on groundwater may not be a sustainable path for continued economic growth and development. The DNR is establishing three pilot groundwater management areas (GWMA) to help improve groundwater appropriation decisions and help groundwater users better understand and plan for future groundwater needs associated with economic development. The three areas include: the North and East Metropolitan Region, which includes all of Ramsey and Washington Counties, and the southern portion of Anoka County; the second area includes the Straight River, near Park Rapids; and the third area includes portions of Pope, Stearns, and Kandiyohi counties, known as Bonanza Valley, which includes the towns of Glenwood, Brooten, Belgrade, Elrosa and other communities. Clean Water Funds are used to hire project managers, meeting facilitators and support stakeholder engagement to inform and advise the planning process.","Water is crucial to Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems. Minnesota has a well-deserved image of having abundant water resources, nevertheless, water is not evenly distributed across the state. Despite our popular image, water is becoming scarce in parts of Minnesota. Unprecedented water use conflicts are arising between businesses, towns, and residents. In most areas of the state, we are not yet in “crisis” mode when it comes to water availability. We have time to address these issues and ensure that Minnesota’s economies and ecosystems have adequate water supplies in the future. Each of the selected pilot Groundwater Management Areas has been experiencing increased use and reliance on groundwater to meet public or private needs. The purpose of a groundwater management area is to organize resources and people to better understand the risk of overuse and contamination in these areas, and to develop a plan that the Department of Natural Resources can implement to ensure sustainable use of water. ",,2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Moeckel,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5240",jason.moeckel@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Technical Assistance, Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clearwater, Douglas, Meeker, Swift, Wadena, Anoka, Becker, Hubbard, Pope, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/groundwater-management-areas,,,,
34003,"Gumm and Milne Family History: Research",2016,5330,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The following indicators were acheived: 1) All repositories were visited and all citations are indexed for relevant time periods. 2) Future researchers may check the index by subject or date & identify what has already been documented. 3) Interpretive specialists can readily use the research summary and bibliography to create an object theatre interpretive plan for the Gumm historic house. 4) Exhibit fabricators will have a valid exhibit plan to create an object theatre within the Gumm historic house. 5) Writers have primary sources as reference material for authoring books and pamphlets.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",5330,,"Raymond Nikkel, President; Jonathan Miner, Treasurer; Vickie Rassmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Jerome Miner, Past President and Board Members: Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Laura Nikkel, Carole Erickson, Melanie Jacobson and Pamela Miner",0.15,"Judy Garland Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to conduct primary source research on the history of the Gumm and Milne families in Minnesota.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Judy Garland Children's Museum","P. O. Box 724","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-327-9276,director@cdmkids.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Hennepin, Itasca, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gumm-and-milne-family-history-research,,,,0
10012677,"Hallie Q. Brown Conservation Assessment and Long-Range Preservation Plan",2020,9450," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,1950,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11400,,"Anne Dresen, Genelle Monger, Eric Levinson, Taffy Jones, Jonathan Palmer (ex officio), Rebecca Bernhard, Annsara Lovejoy Elasky, O?Disha Fields, Briana K. Joyner, Barry Kempton, Kevin Rush, Colleen Swope, Lanny Taylor",0.07,"Hallie Q. Brown Community Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire professional conservators to assess historically significant collections and write a long range preservation plan.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dawn,Selle,"Hallie Q. Brown Community Center"," 270 N. Kent Street "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 224-4603"," dselle@hallieqbrown.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hallie-q-brown-conservation-assessment-and-long-range-preservation-plan,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013483,"HCOC Lighting Project",2021,159164,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,12200,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",171364,,"Eric Andringa, Susan Claypool, Sam Gill, Roger Stahl, Mark Thein, Linda Willihnganz, Doug Boese, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Jennifer Janvrin, Tom Leimer, Andrew Coenen, Christine Rule, Kirk Schumacher,",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,," New lights and fixtures were installed in the museum. The lights were installed in the various rooms as identified from a museum lighting redesign planned in 2019. All the lights and fixtures installed are LED lights, with a number of them having dimming capability and motion sensors. Additional UV window film was added where needed in the museum to address the natural light coming into the building. A black-out curtain was also installed to block all-natural light from entering the museum when the museum is closed. One of the biggest challenges a museum faces is preservation vs. access; trying to preserve artifacts and history for the future while at the same time allowing visitors to interact with their history. This project helps the museum achieve a better balance. ",2020-12-01,2021-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Whaley,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,"(507) 282-9447",registrar@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcoc-lighting-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
2115,"HCP VI - Melvin Slough Landscape Restoration (2a)",2010,50000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e2a",,"Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Deer Hunters Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Overall Project Outcome and Results MDHA funding restored a total of two oak savannahs (grassland enhancement) consisting of 35 acres on the Winger Waterfowl Production Area (WPA). Federal WPA's are managed for waterfowl production and are open to public hunting and other recreation consistent with the National Wildlife Refuge System. This restoration to the oak savannahs will create suitable habitat for deer, turkey, ruffed grouse, and other cavity nesting birds. Specifically, on the Winger WPA (Polk County Winger Township 147, Range 42, Section 2) we restored two oak savannahs for 35 acres by shearing and piling undesirable trees such as boxelder, cottonwood, willow, and aspen which opened the landscape to promote savannah habitat. Large and small oak trees were not cut and the seedlings were flagged to prevent accidental damage. All work was done in partnership with the USFWS Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District and other funds were secured and provided by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association Hides for Habitat funds. Project Results Use and Dissemination MDHA has restored a total of two oak savannahs (35 acres total) on public land that is permanently protected and open to public hunting. These restored oak savannahs provide upland habitat for a variety of wildlife with a large scale benefit to hundreds of acres on the Winger WPA as well as the surrounding private land habitats. Future management of grasslands will be conducted by the USFWS Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District. Since this initial project was submitted, MDHA changed project managers from Phase IV. In phase V our funds from matching came mostly from the Hides for Habitat funds through MDHA which is why there are less ""other funds"" contributed to this Phase V work plan. MDHA strives to identify projects that capitalize on our chapter system and will improve on this into the future. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Kim,Hanson,"MN Deer Hunters Association","460 Peterson Rd","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"218-327-1103 x16",kimhanson@mndeerhunters.com,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vi-melvin-slough-landscape-restoration-2a,,,,
2121,"HCP VI - Bluffland Restoration/Set Out Seedlings (2i)",2010,85000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e2i","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the sixth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $770,000 is for the Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $2,605,000 is for agreements as follows: $450,000 with Pheasants Forever; $50,000 with Minnesota Deer Hunters Association; $895,000 with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $85,000 with National Wild Turkey Federation; $365,000 with the Nature Conservancy; $210,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $350,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $100,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $50,000 with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and $50,000 with Friends of Detroit Lakes Watershed Management District to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service is a cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,18000,,,,,,"National Wild Turkey Federation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Overall Project Outcome and Results This project contained two types of habitat enhancement that resulted in the enhancement of a total of 72 acres of habitat. In Habitat Corridor Area 11 in southeastern Minnesota, we contracted to have invasive eastern red cedar and buckthorn removed and controlled on south-facing blufftops on 60.75 acres of private land (5 parcels). These ""goat prairies"" were historically maintained by wind, freeze/thaw cycles, thin soils, and frequent wildfires. Fire suppression has allowed trees, shrubs, and exotic species to encroach upon the prairies. The contractor hand cut, piled, and burned trees and shrubs, and treated invasive species to ensure they would not resprout. This project enhanced prairie and outcrop habitat for state-threatened timber rattlesnakes, as well as three other at-risk snake species and numerous at-risk plant species found in this unique habitat. The resulting open grasslands will also be used as nesting and brood-rearing habitat for wild turkeys and other birds. Participating landowners have signed a 10-year maintenance agreement. Project cost was $67,259.50. In Habitat Corridor 9, we purchased seedlings to plant 150 bur oak, 150 black walnut, and 175 hackberry trees on 11 acres on the Talcot Lake WMA. These trees were protected from herbivory by tree shelters and weed mats. In addition, we purchased 475 seedlings of each of the following fruiting shrubs - chokecherry, red osier dogwood, elderberry, and American plum. All seedlings were planted by DNR staff. This project restored oak savanna and lowland hardwood forest to provide roosting sites for wild turkeys along southwestern Minnesota river corridors, and provided natural winter food resources by planting fruit-bearing shrubs. Project cost was $7,070.23. We had hoped to accomplish more tree planting, but a staff change near the end of the project prevented us from finding a suitable location and order materials before the project deadline. Project Results Use and Dissemination Our intention is to make NWTF Chapters and volunteers aware of the accomplishments of this Environmental Trust Fund project by posting an article on our website and Facebook page. In addition, we plan to release a press statement announcing the completion of the project to the general public. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Horton,"National Wild Turkey Federation","37305 Deer Lake Way","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-326-8800,rhorton@nwtf.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cottonwood, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Jackson",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vi-bluffland-restorationset-out-seedlings-2i,,,,
2132,"HCP VI - Acquisition for Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District (4h)",2010,100000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e4h","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the sixth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $770,000 is for the Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $2,605,000 is for agreements as follows: $450,000 with Pheasants Forever; $50,000 with Minnesota Deer Hunters Association; $895,000 with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $85,000 with National Wild Turkey Federation; $365,000 with the Nature Conservancy; $210,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $350,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $100,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $50,000 with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and $50,000 with Friends of Detroit Lakes Watershed Management District to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service is a cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,200000,,,,,,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Overall Project Outcome and Results The Minnesota Valley Trust acquired 78.5 acres of priority lands in Lincoln Township of Blue Earth County to expand the Lincoln Waterfowl Production Area for the Minnesota Valley Refuge and Wetland Management District, US Fish and Wildlife Service. Of the 78.5 acres, 21 acres were acquired with Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund; the other 56.5 acres were acquired with nonprofit / other, non-state funds. This acquisition expands upon prior acquisitions for the Lincoln WPA that were funded in part by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund in HCP Phases III and V, as recommended by the LCCMR. This and another acquisition completed concurrently by the Trust bring the total acreage of the Lincoln WPA to approximately 720 acres. All parcels acquired to create the Lincoln Waterfowl Production Area, including this one, were identified by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a high priority within an established USFWS Focus Area. Acquisition and restoration will complete USFWS objectives in the area for a host of waterfowl species. After wetland and upland restoration on the lands is completed, the lands will be donated to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for perpetual management as part of the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District. They will be managed for wildlife and wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, wildlife interpretation and environmental education. Project Results Use and Dissemination The Minnesota Valley Trust will publicize the completion of this project through its website and news releases. All funding partners will be acknowledged on Refuge kiosks, including the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, as recommended by the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc","2312 Seabury Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55406,612-801-1935,dloon@mnvaleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vi-acquisition-minnesota-valley-wetland-management-district-4h,,,,
2942,"HCP VII - Shoreland Protection Program (3a)",2012,225000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,225000,,,2.31,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect approximately 500 acres of critical shoreline habitat along Minnesota's lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, and Wabasha counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSIn the seventh phase of our Shorelands Protection project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners to secure permanent conservation easements on quality habitat along or containing critical riparian lands. We initiated or continued contact with more than 30 landowners and completed eight conservation easements. Collectively, these easements preserve approximately 700 acres of land - exceeding our original goal of 400 to 600 acres - and protect nearly 34,172 linear feet of fragile shoreline. Highlights from the eight completed projects include:One donated easement over 30 acres in Kandiyohi County that protected over 2,600 feet of natural shoreline along the Middle Fork of the Crow River.A complex of five easements surrounding five lakes in Becker County that protected approximately 474 acres and over 3 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Four of the five easements were donated to the Land Trust.One donated easement in Otter Tail County that protected 48 acres and over 2,900 feet of shoreline along Blanche Lake, immediately adjacent to Glendalough State Park.Another donated easement that protected 145 acres of forest and wetlands in Beltrami County and preserved almost two miles of shoreline along Black Lake and Three Island Lake.Overall, this phase of the grant program protected 269 acres of forest, 183 acres of wetlands, and over 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline.All eight projects met the following selection criteria:Habitat: quality and quantity of existing habitat on site; protects riparian areas and buffers water resourcesContext: proximity and relationship to other protected landsOpportunity: cost-benefit ratio: landowners willingness and readiness to participate nowOther Benefits: meeting multiple objectives, including visual and physical access, forestry goals, water quality, etc.Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for several completed projects. For these projects, we estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. All but one of the eight easements completed under this grant were entirely donated. The value is known for only two of the donated easements, which together total $204,000 in appraised donated value under this grant. The Land Trust purchased one of the Fischer Lakes easements for the appraised value of $170,000. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete the eight projects completed under this phase of the grant was just under $600 per acre. Cumulatively, across all phases of the HCP program, the Land Trust has completed 89 conservation easements, protecting 8,245 acres of critical habitat and more than 258,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of approximately $320 per acre. The Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources along Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land along our increasingly threatened shorelines. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant indicate that funds to purchase easements will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and LSOHC.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shoreland-protection-program-3a,,,,
2942,"HCP VII - Shoreland Protection Program (3a)",2013,225000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,225000,,,2.31,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect approximately 500 acres of critical shoreline habitat along Minnesota's lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, and Wabasha counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSIn the seventh phase of our Shorelands Protection project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners to secure permanent conservation easements on quality habitat along or containing critical riparian lands. We initiated or continued contact with more than 30 landowners and completed eight conservation easements. Collectively, these easements preserve approximately 700 acres of land - exceeding our original goal of 400 to 600 acres - and protect nearly 34,172 linear feet of fragile shoreline. Highlights from the eight completed projects include:One donated easement over 30 acres in Kandiyohi County that protected over 2,600 feet of natural shoreline along the Middle Fork of the Crow River.A complex of five easements surrounding five lakes in Becker County that protected approximately 474 acres and over 3 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Four of the five easements were donated to the Land Trust.One donated easement in Otter Tail County that protected 48 acres and over 2,900 feet of shoreline along Blanche Lake, immediately adjacent to Glendalough State Park.Another donated easement that protected 145 acres of forest and wetlands in Beltrami County and preserved almost two miles of shoreline along Black Lake and Three Island Lake.Overall, this phase of the grant program protected 269 acres of forest, 183 acres of wetlands, and over 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline.All eight projects met the following selection criteria:Habitat: quality and quantity of existing habitat on site; protects riparian areas and buffers water resourcesContext: proximity and relationship to other protected landsOpportunity: cost-benefit ratio: landowners willingness and readiness to participate nowOther Benefits: meeting multiple objectives, including visual and physical access, forestry goals, water quality, etc.Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for several completed projects. For these projects, we estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. All but one of the eight easements completed under this grant were entirely donated. The value is known for only two of the donated easements, which together total $204,000 in appraised donated value under this grant. The Land Trust purchased one of the Fischer Lakes easements for the appraised value of $170,000. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete the eight projects completed under this phase of the grant was just under $600 per acre. Cumulatively, across all phases of the HCP program, the Land Trust has completed 89 conservation easements, protecting 8,245 acres of critical habitat and more than 258,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of approximately $320 per acre. The Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources along Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land along our increasingly threatened shorelines. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant indicate that funds to purchase easements will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and LSOHC.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shoreland-protection-program-3a,,,,
2947,"HCP VII - Priority Acquisition, MN Valley Wetland Management District (4h)",2012,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j4h","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,400000,,200000,,,1.51,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust is using this appropriation to purchase a total of approximately 80 acres of high quality grasslands and wetlands in Blue Earth or Le Sueur County to be managed as a federal Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The MN Valley Trust acquired fee title to 78.96 acres to expand the Howard Farm Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Blue Earth County. The ENRTF grant acquired 45.98 acres and other, non-state private funds acquired the remaining 32.98 acres. This tract is now an integral part of a 600+ acre complex called the Howard Farm WPA of the USFWS / Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District. The acquired property includes degraded prairie and wetland habitat that was drained so that it could be farmed. Plans for this now-retired cropland include restoration of 62 acres of upland and 18 acres of wetland habitat that will be able to store up to 15 million gallons of water. The prairie seed mix will include the maximum diversity of plant species to benefit waterfowl, grassland birds, and pollinators. This project will increase habitat quality and nest success for resident and migratory grassland birds, waterfowl, wading birds, resident species, and pollinators. It also will improve water quality to nearby Loon Lake, Lake Crystal, and the Watonwan and Minnesota Rivers through filtration and storage, and will increase wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities for the public.To meet the 1:1 leverage obligation of its work plan, the MN Valley Trust also completed the following during the project period using other private, non-state funds:Acquired fee title to 17.39 acres for the Perch Lake WPA on the north end of this state-designated shallow lake that provides critical resting habitat for migrating waterfowl. Habitat work will include retiring the cropland and field road, restoring both to prairie grassland, and removing a shed cabin from the lakeshore.Acquired fee title to 160 acres to expand the Lincoln WPA. The tract includes a 152-acre CREP easement and an 8-acre building site. Habitat work will include restoring the building site to native prairie, enhancing 15 wetland acres, restoring 11 wetlands not previously restored, inter-seeding 152 acres with a diverse mix of prairie forbs and applying prescribed fire.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Minnesota Valley Trust will announce the projects via news releases and the Trust website as habitat restoration work gets underway. Once habitat work is complete, the lands will be opened by the USFWS for the public's use for wildlife-dependent recreation.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc","2312 Seabury Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55406,"(612) 801-1935",dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-priority-acquisition-mn-valley-wetland-management-district-4h,,,,
2947,"HCP VII - Priority Acquisition, MN Valley Wetland Management District (4h)",2013,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j4h","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,1.5,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust is using this appropriation to purchase a total of approximately 80 acres of high quality grasslands and wetlands in Blue Earth or Le Sueur County to be managed as a federal Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The MN Valley Trust acquired fee title to 78.96 acres to expand the Howard Farm Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Blue Earth County. The ENRTF grant acquired 45.98 acres and other, non-state private funds acquired the remaining 32.98 acres. This tract is now an integral part of a 600+ acre complex called the Howard Farm WPA of the USFWS / Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District. The acquired property includes degraded prairie and wetland habitat that was drained so that it could be farmed. Plans for this now-retired cropland include restoration of 62 acres of upland and 18 acres of wetland habitat that will be able to store up to 15 million gallons of water. The prairie seed mix will include the maximum diversity of plant species to benefit waterfowl, grassland birds, and pollinators. This project will increase habitat quality and nest success for resident and migratory grassland birds, waterfowl, wading birds, resident species, and pollinators. It also will improve water quality to nearby Loon Lake, Lake Crystal, and the Watonwan and Minnesota Rivers through filtration and storage, and will increase wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities for the public.To meet the 1:1 leverage obligation of its work plan, the MN Valley Trust also completed the following during the project period using other private, non-state funds:Acquired fee title to 17.39 acres for the Perch Lake WPA on the north end of this state-designated shallow lake that provides critical resting habitat for migrating waterfowl. Habitat work will include retiring the cropland and field road, restoring both to prairie grassland, and removing a shed cabin from the lakeshore.Acquired fee title to 160 acres to expand the Lincoln WPA. The tract includes a 152-acre CREP easement and an 8-acre building site. Habitat work will include restoring the building site to native prairie, enhancing 15 wetland acres, restoring 11 wetlands not previously restored, inter-seeding 152 acres with a diverse mix of prairie forbs and applying prescribed fire.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Minnesota Valley Trust will announce the projects via news releases and the Trust website as habitat restoration work gets underway. Once habitat work is complete, the lands will be opened by the USFWS for the public's use for wildlife-dependent recreation.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc","2312 Seabury Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55406,"(612) 801-1935",dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-priority-acquisition-mn-valley-wetland-management-district-4h,,,,
10031020,"HeartSpeaks: Voices of Cultura Writing Circles",2023,16015,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","HeartSpeaks: Voices of Cultura will provide safe spaces to express joy, heartache, resiliency, and healing. Writing mentorship will also facilitate the creation, and drafting of writings with underrepresented arts communities in hearing and witnessing BIPOC voices. Three events of writing pieces based on Community Murals Fostering the creative expressions of community members to experience expressing, writing, and learning about the Murals in their community. Community members will actively engage in elevating and amplifying LatinX arts, culture, and heritage in Minnesota Increase the depth and breadth of Minnesotans who will connect with arts, culture, and heritage Writings and video recordings will be a substantial work to be added to the historical LatinX Cultural Arts body of knowledge. Participatory evaluations will be administered during workshops, and performances to be reviewed for feedback and program design. Writings, Video recordings will be hosted on the HeartSpeaks media site to be shared with artists/ participants and with the larger Cultural Arts Community adding to the body of work of LatinX Arts.","Project implementation was originally planned for the Summer/Fall of 2022 and the Spring/Summer 2023. Due to the timeline of funds, allocation of outdoor events has been scheduled for Spring/Summer 2023 with a Winter event being planned for 2/11/2023.; HeartSpeaks: Voices of Culture Writing Circles began as a bearing witness to the acknowledgment, validation and pride of LatinX, BIPOC communities. As a child I had very few opportunities to see myself reflected and now I can see myself and other BIPOC people reflected in many murals in our communities. Being raised in a rural town with only two other Mexican families I had little representation in media, print, art, educational resources. The Voices of Culture Writing Circles has created spaces for our communities seeing and feeling a sense of belonging. The original project was 2-3 large community circles. As the grant timing shifted my original plan shifted to later in the grant cycle and with that change, I added on 2 additional small circles; to include Interactive Community Coloring Spaces. Four mural/cultural artist were highlighted with a writing circle conversation. Artist were generous with their time and well received by participants. The discussions of dreams/ideas/techniques intrigued writers with deeply moving writing responses. The murals facilitated discussion of connecting to ancestral roots, ceremonies, and culture which were reflected in pubic community murals. The intersections of music, colors, ancestral ceremonial activities brings a deep connection to our communities, The request for continued Voice of Culture Writing Circles with over 6 more requests in schools, women's groups, and youth groups reflects the communities desire to have more opportunities to see their lives reflected in the Community. Multiple community responses were positive and created a deeper sense of art, cultura and respect for our lives within the larger community. Facilitating the stories community members shared, at times for the first time, they continued writing and sharing their writings that often became poems that were shared with the circle participants. Laughter, tears and deep reflection were the light that brought fears to a healing space as at times life direction was strengthened. Multi-generational stories were shared creating bonds of care, and understanding as we see threads that link one to another. Circle participants would often ask, when will we meet again? I have something I want to share."" The request for circles are shared in the circle round back, did you experience a newfound awareness? What was celebratory and/or difficult? What feelings do the murals evoke in your life? The voices of participants carry the lesson of gathering, sharing food, expressing their fears, dreams, and hope for the future, are just a few aspects of Mural reflections.",,,,100,,N/A,,"Lupe Castillo",Individual,"Voices of Cultura, amplify arts, culture, and heritage through LatinX Arts In Minnesota. Murals are mirrors of community with imagery, traditions, and ceremonies embedded within the stories shared. Writing circles create spaces for underrepresented LatinX/BIPOC communities to experience an affirming space with LatinX-focused activities to increase connectivity with arts, culture, and heritage. LatinX and BIPOC communities' cultural pride and honor will be elevated and celebrated.",,,2022-07-21,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heartspeaks-voices-cultura-writing-circles,,,,
10034142,"Hees iyo Fanka: Celebrating Somali Culture Through Karaoke and Music",2025,37800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Abdullahi Mohamed (President), Faisal Adeed (Secretary), Fatah Abdi (Tresure), Abdifatah Soyan, Mohamed Shuriye",,"African Immigrants Community Services",,"AICS is hosting ""Hees iyo Fanka,"" a one-night event celebrating Somali music and culture through karaoke and live performances. The event aims to bring together the Somali community and broader Minneapolis public to foster pride in Somali heritage and promote cultural exchange. It will feature Somali karaoke and live performances by local artists and poets, showcasing the richness of Somali musical traditions. The event will encourage language preservation and provide an opportunity for community members to connect through the joy of music.",,,2024-08-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohamed,Ahmed,,,,,,"(952) 457-8991",m.ahmed@aicsmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hees-iyo-fanka-celebrating-somali-culture-through-karaoke-and-music,,,,
17258,"Heritage and Cultural Growth from Somali Sports in MN Oral History",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3700,,,,,,"Rochester Somali Sports and Youth Organization",,"To document in 20 interviews the history of Somali experience in Rochester",,"To document in 20 interviews the history of Somali experience in Rochester",2010-08-20,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ahmed,Hassin,,"300 11th Avenue NW, #A003",Rochester,MN,55901,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heritage-and-cultural-growth-somali-sports-mn-oral-history,,,,
10012288,"Highland Park Tower Repairs",2019,250000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,224000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",474000,,"President of the Board of Water Commissioners Matt Anfang ? St. Paul Citizen, Vice President Amy Brendmoen ? St. Paul City Council, Commissioners: Rebecca Noecker ? St. Paul City Council, Chris Tolbert ? St. Paul City Council, Will Rossbach ? Suburban Representative, Jeffrey Dains ? Suburban Representative, Mara Humphrey ? St. Paul Citizen"," ","Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Highland Park Water Tower was built in 1928 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. As described in the National Register Nomination Form, the tower, located in a park at the second-highest point in the city, provides a dramatic, panoramic view of the surrounding area. As the city's only architecturally significant water tower, it was designated an American Water Landmark by the American Water Works Association in 1981. In addition, the Highland Park tower is historically significant as an important design by one of St. Paul's few known black architects, Clarence W. Wigington. Roof, window, joint, and drain repairs limit water damage and deterioration of the tower and have made the tower closer to a self-sustaining building. New stone, brick, paint, concrete, mortar, railings, sealants, and washing the tower make it look that much more beautiful. The doors and locks operate much smoother and more accessible. The observation deck bird netting keeps out birds and rolls up easily to provide clear views when the tower is open to the public. The tower is safer and more accessible with these improvements. ",2018-12-01,2020-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Bagstad,"Board of Water Commissioners of the City of Saint Paul"," 1900 Rice St "," St. Paul "," MN ",55113,"(651) 266-6283",tim.bagstad@ci.stpaul.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/highland-park-tower-repairs,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012548,"Highland Heritage Research Project",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,17000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",27000,,"Colleen Zuro-White, Jacqueline Mosio, Jill Gebhardt, Martha Thornton, Erin Holt, Jean Marks, Patti Schwartz",0.12,"Friends of Highland Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified historians to research the history of Highland Park in St. Paul, in preparation for a future book.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jackie,Mosio,"Friends of Highland Arts"," 2095 Pinehurst Avenue "," St. Paul "," MN ",55116,"(612) 396-3644"," jbellmosio@aol.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/highland-heritage-research-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007335,"Historic Carnegie Library Electrical Updates",2017,9900,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9900,,"Gerald J. Amiot (President), Steve Hannah (Vice President), Dan Morlan (Treasurer), Twylla Altepeter (Secretary), Kristina Gray, Phyllis Hagen, Teri Hammarback, Francis LaPlante, Lisa Schumacher, Dean Vikan, John Vraa, Jerry Wentzel",,"Polk County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Polk County Historical Society's electrical system.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristina,Gray,"Polk County Historical Society","P.O. Box 214, East Robert Street",Crookston,MN,56716,,kristina_wiuu@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-carnegie-library-electrical-updates,,,,0
10007338,"Historical Organization Self-Assessment Using StEPs",2017,3999,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",3999,,"President- Ken Braaten,V. Pres.- Harlan Highberg, Secretary- Jan Feil , Treasurer- Deb Wilde, James Chesley, David Hallan, Jim Gustafson, Carol Sundquist , Donna Rae Jacobson",0.03,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide Clearwater County Historical Society with professional continuing education through a national museum training program.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historical-organization-self-assessment-using-steps-1,,,,0
10013417,"Historic Message and Content Improvements for the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway",2016,58200,"MN Laws 2015 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","Short-Term Impact: Byway Alliance is better aware which Byway Discovery Sites descriptions are inadequate. This was reached, and the review has been completed. Intermediate Impact: Communication and collaboration between Byway Alliance members and Dakota communities increases. This impact was reached, and there is a high interest in the byway work from all partners. Intermediate Impact: The public has access to Discovery Site descriptions that offer accurate, culturally sensitive, and significant content, as well as a broader valley-wide history of the Dakota Homeland. This was partially reached. The public does not yet have access to the new Discovery Site descriptions, but we have started the process and hope to finish in the next few months. There is a Dakota homeland story that is completed. Long Term Impact: Collaboration, trust, and partnership efforts between the Byway Alliance and individual Byway partners and the Dakota communities in the Byway increase. Long Term Impact: The public has a greater appreciation for the intrinsic values of the Minnesota River, particularly the historic ones. While we cannot determine the long term impact, we have laid a good foundation for success in our long term goals. We will be able to see this in meeting attendance and website hits in future months. We also believe we will have future projects that will be a result of this partnership. We reached these outcomes because of the open communication and understanding of all the partners in working together. All partners were patient, responsive and engaged. We now have a strong partnership between the Byway members and the Tribal Preservation Officers from both the Upper Sioux Community and the Lower Sioux Community. The outcome we did not reach (discovery sites update published) was because we underestimated the scope of work and the amount of review needed in order to update the content of the discovery sites. We do have a start of something we hope to complete in coming months.",,14270,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",72470,,"Appleton Mayor: Chadwick C. Syltie Appleton City Clerk/Treasurer: Roman Fidler Appleton City Council Members: Lindsey Knutson, Amber Molden, David Raddatz, Al Smith",,"City of Appleton","Local/Regional Government","To strengthen a large partnership, including American Indian partners, as they improve and make available more historic information about the Minnesota River Valley.",,"Partners: City of Appleton, Lower Sioux Indian Community Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Chippewa County Historical Society, Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism, Nicollet County Historical Society, City of Granite Falls This project developed a stronger partnership between the Byway members and the Tribal Preservation Officers from both the Upper Sioux Community and the Lower Sioux Community. Creating examples of positive experiences and develop relationships, help increase trust within the partnership which will help enable the Byway Alliance to work with the tribes on future projects as they improve and make available more historic information about the Minnesota River Valley and add Dakota perspectives and content to their website and marketing materials. The improvement and addition of Dakota language and Dakota history content to the Byway website will strengthen the broader Minnesota history network by the access to new, rich content, by the new relationships formed through this program, and by serving as a strong model for a thoughtful and effective approach to including Dakota history.",2016-07-01,2017-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Roman,Fidler,"City of Appleton","323 W Schlieman Ave",Appleton,MN,56208,"(320) 289-1363",mnhsappletonmn@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Norman, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Swift, Traverse, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-message-and-content-improvements-minnesota-river-valley-national-scenic-byway,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012437,"Historic Virginia Street Church: Construction",2020,150500," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,25000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",175500,,"Jean Schroepfer Susan Flaherty Robert Ferguson Paul Chaple Melissa Chaple Julia Robinson Gordon Meyer, ex officio"," ","Friends of Historic Virginia Street Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to make ADA improvements to the Cass Gilbert-designed Virginia Street Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2020-01-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Flaherty,"Friends of Historic Virginia Street Church"," 170 Virginia Street "," St Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 797-2429"," sflaherty24@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-virginia-street-church-construction,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,Yes
17950,"Historical Judicial Portrait Preservation",2013,33095,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,33095,,"John Trojack, Board Chair, Judge Margaret Marrinan, Judge Roseanne Nathanson, Judge Marybeth Dorn, Commissioner Janice Rettman, Gary Davis, Tom Boyd",,"Ramsey County Law Library",Libraries,"To stabilize and conserve ten historic oil paintings (portraits of Minnesota Supreme Court justices) displayed in the St. Paul City Hall-Ramsey County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To stabilize and conserve ten historic oil paintings (portraits of Minnesota Supreme Court justices) displayed in the St. Paul City Hall-Ramsey County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sara,Galligan,"Ramsey County Law Library","1815 Court House, 15 Kellogg Boulevard W","St Paul",MN,55121,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historical-judicial-portrait-preservation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031251,"Historic Structures Report for the C. P. Noyes Cottage",2024,45870,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,10744,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",56614,,"Maureen Raymond, Robert Thomas, William Short, Kathy Doucette, Matthew Bebel, Bill Foussard, Joel Holstad, Doug Karle, Jeanenne Rausch, and Michael Shepard.",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to develop a Historic Structure Report that will help preserve C. P. Noyes Cottage, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-structures-report-c-p-noyes-cottage,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17153,"Historic Roof Evaluation for Landmark Center",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1980,,,,,,"Minnesota Landmarks",," Evaluated the status of the 110-year old north and south tower roofs on Landmark Center, the ""Old Federal Court's Building"" in downtown St. Paul. It is located at 75 W. Fifth St., anchoring the beautiful and historic Rice Park. The building was the first building in Minnesota listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and it was extensively renovated in the 1970s to provide for a new use as an arts and cultural center for the community. During that renovation, the skylight on the building was restored and parts of the original clay tile roof were removed and replaced with new tiles replicating the original tiles. The tower roofs, which are 191 feet into the air, were not replaced and still hold the original tiles and securing system from 1902. The Roof Evaluation report included: A scope of work determination Specific recommendations that provide the basis for bidding documents on a capital improvement project that will be submitted through the Ramsey County  Capital Improvement Program Cost estimates on the proposed work, including project management fees ",,"To evaluate the original 1902 roof preparatory to stabilization",2010-04-09,2010-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Amy,Mino,,"404 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-roof-evaluation-landmark-center,,,,
17275,"Historic Survey of 12 Properties for Local Designation",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,975,,,,,,"City of Mankato",,"To survey historic properties in the Mankato City Center area broadening access to local history",,"To survey historic properties in the Mankato City Center area broadening access to local history",2010-08-06,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Paul,Vogel,,"10 Civic Center Plaza, PO Box 3368",Mankato,MN,56001,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-survey-12-properties-local-designation,,,,
28918,"Historic Structure Report for Carnegie Library",2015,24000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,24000,,"Beth Cleary, Peter Rachleff, Thomas O'Connell, Kao Kalia Yang, Cynthia Fraction, Mary Wingerd, Rafael Espinosa",0.00,"East Side Freedom Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop a Historic Structure Report for the former Arlington Hills Branch Library, a Carnegie Library listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-10-01,2015-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Rachleff,"East Side Freedom Library","835 East Sixth Street","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-774-8687,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-structure-report-carnegie-library,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28570,"Historic Carnegie Building: Restoration Planning",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Gerald J. Amiot, President Jerry Wentzel, Vice President Brenda Dale, Secretary Dan Morlan, Treasurer Twylla Altepeter, Clayton L. Briggs, Kristina Gray, Teri Hammarback, Steve Hannah, Sandy Kegler, Alfred Metzger, Keith Strack, Dean Vikan, John Vraa.",,"Polk County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the Crookston Carnegie Public Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristina,Gray,"Polk County Historical Society","P.O. Box 214, East Robert Street",Crookston,MN,56716,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-carnegie-building-restoration-planning,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
34130,"Historic Fort Snelling Archaeology Collections",2016,62465,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (2) Programs","$5,525,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.","Measurable outcomes include: number of boxes inventoried, number of artifacts documented, number of CMS records created, number of additions to ""Collections Online"".",,,,,62465,9319,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",0.90,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","In the third year of this project, MNHS staff continued to inventory and rehouse archaeological collections from Historic Fort Snelling. As part of MNHS involvement with the University of Minnesota's Heritage Collaborative, student interns spent the 2015 fall semester assisting project staff with inventory and research. Artifact data was shared with University faculty for use in their courses. To date, over 98,000 catalog records have been created, describing more than 180,000 artifacts recovered during archaeological excavations at Historic Fort Snelling. Over 300 objects have had descriptions and images added to MNHS's Collections Online website, where information about them is available to the general public. Project staff are creating a pilot website for sharing artifact data and linking it to similar collections around the country. It is expected that the remaining Fort Snelling artifacts will be inventoried by the end of FY16.",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Dakota, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historic-fort-snelling-archaeology-collections-0,,,,
10007206,"History of Jewish Communities of St. Paul",2018,7750,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",7750,,"Jamie Heilicher (Board President), Sharron Steinfeldt, Norman Pink, Kate Dietrick, Susan Weinberg, Julie Bloom, Joanne Sher, Myrna Orensten, Joel Mirviss",,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in oral history interviews the history of Jewish immigrant communities in St. Paul.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robin,Doroshow,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","4330 South Cedar Lake Road",Minneapolis,MN,55416,612-804-1178,rdoroshow@jhsum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-jewish-communities-st-paul,,,,0
10007339,"History of Crookston, in the Heart of the Red River Valley MNopedia Articles",2017,8765,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","In our proposal, we expected to increase knowledge of our local history and to make that history, and our collections, more accessible to a broader audience. We also hoped to encourage more local history buffs to become members of our PCHS organization, encourage more people to visit our organization's website and local museum, and to help teachers meet education standards through local history stories. We are pleased to share that many of these outcomes have already happened and will continue as our remaining articles are published. Our project has been written up in the local newspaper (see attachments) and we spoke about our work at the recent Minnesota History Whatever event. We have also shared articles on the Polk County Historical Society Facebook page, where the first nine published articles were some of our most popular posts, garnering 17,195 impressions, 227 likes, 63 shares, and 12 comments. We also plan to share our articles and the MNopedia resource with local teachers this school year.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",8765,,"Gerald J. Amiot, President Jerry Wentzel, Vice President Brenda Dale, Secretary Dan Morlan, Treasurer Twylla Altepeter, Kristina Gray, Teri Hammarback, Steve Hannah, Sandy Kegler, Dean Vikan, John Vraa.",,"Polk County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create 15 Polk County entries for the MNopedia project for online research.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Phyllis,Hagen,"Polk County Historical Society","P.O. Box 214, East Robert Street",Crookston,MN,56716,,phyllishagen4@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-crookston-heart-red-river-valley-mnopedia-articles,,,,0
10012356,"A History of Houston County",2019,6796," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,4516,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11312,,"Shirley Johnson, President; Deborah Wray, Vice President; Paul Wiste, Secretary; Richard Cordes, Treasurer; Georgia Rosendahl, Director; Duane St. Mary, Director"," ","Houston County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to research and write a draft manuscript on the history of Houston County.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Shirley,Johnson,"Houston County Historical Society"," 104 Historical Lane "," Caledonia "," MN ",55921,"(507) 725-3884"," hchs@acegroup.cc ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-houston-county,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012362,"A History of Tennis in St. Paul's Black Community",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short Term and Intermediate Term Outcomes were achieved. The Oral history committee within the MLK Tennis Buffs met on average every two weeks to discuss and move the project forward. The committee did a good job planning and estimating everyone's workloads and honestly assessing our capabilities measured against the desired outcome of this grant. After going through vendor selection process that involved several meetings in person and online with the entire board of the MLK Tennis Buffs, a vendor was selected that could not only provide the expertise needed but also act as mentor for the Oral History committee for the next time we tackle a similar project. Creating a living document of the narrators whose stories we want to capture also helped us navigate absences, in ability to travel or simply not wanted to participate. This helped us maintain our goal of 12 oral histories. Long Term Outcomes will have to be assessed at a later date.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Georgia Ulmer (President), Tyrone Terrell (Secretary), Harold Bridgeman (Treasurer), Lon Otto (Board Member), Riley Washington (Board Member), Beverly Franklin (Board Member) and Klenton Willis (Board Member)"," ","MLK Tennis Buffs","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"The purpose of this project is to research, preserve, and make available to the public the history of a mostly overlooked aspect of the African American community—participation in tennis as a social and educational force and competitive athletic activity. The project's scope runs from the turbulent civil rights era of the late '60s when teaching pro, educator, and champion player Ernie Greene began introducing members of the community to the game of tennis to the founding of the MLK Tennis Buffs Club to the present day. Members of the MLK Tennis Buffs continue the tradition of tennis-centered education, support, social interaction, and competition. Our goals for the project are to create a vivid, enduring record of a little-known dimension of African American experience in Minnesota, to capture a constellation of memories from a significant period in civil rights and amateur athletics history, and to lay the groundwork for a literary and a cinematic production that will present this material in engaging and broadly accessible formats. ",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Klenton,Willis,"MLK Tennis Buffs"," 1446 Iowa Ave. W "," St. Paul "," MN ",55108,"(651) 216-7029",klentonw@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-tennis-st-pauls-black-community,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
17847,"History of Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation",2013,6990,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6990,,"J. Nicholas Linsmayer, Donald Patton, Ingemar Holm, Jim Johns",,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 10-12 interviews the commercial history of Villaume Box & Lumber Company, St. Paul, which built combat gliders during World War II.",,"To document in 10-12 interviews the commercial history of Villaume Box & Lumber Company, St. Paul, which built combat gliders during World War II.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,J,Linsmayer,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","5444 First Ave So",Minneapolis,MN,55419,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-northwestern-aeronautical-corporation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17918,"History of Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation",2013,1909,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1909,,"J. Nicholas Linsmayer, Terry Baker, Donald Patton, Ingemar Holm, Jim Johns",,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To organize, catalog, and prepare a finding aid for documents, photographs, and other records relating to glider manufacture at Villaume Box & Lumber Co. in St. Paul during World War II",,"To organize, catalog, and prepare a finding aid for documents, photographs, and other records relating to glider manufacture at Villaume Box & Lumber Co. in St. Paul during World War II",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,J,Linsmayer,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","5444 First Ave So",Minneapolis,MN,55419,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-northwestern-aeronautical-corporation-0,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17938,"History of Educating Children with Disabilities in Minnesota, Pre-1840 to 1960",2013,46450,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,46450,,"Pres. Melissa Schaller, Pres-Elect Jill Skarvold, Past Pres Scott Hare, Sec Julie Ladwig, Treas Lori Fildes, Area Reps: 1 Cheryl Johnson, 2 Cheryl Johnson, 3 Tammy Stahl, 4 Todd Travis, 5 & 6 Gaynard Brown, 7 Reggie Engebritson, 8 Julie Aumock, 9E Karon Joyer, 9W Eric Melbye",,"MN Administrators of Special Education","K-12 Education","To hire a qualified historian to research and prepare materials that will enable the public to more broadly access the story of people 21 years old and younger with disabilities, pre-1840 to 1960",,"To hire a qualified historian to research and prepare materials that will enable the public to more broadly access the story of people 21 years old and younger with disabilities, pre-1840 to 1960",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mia,Urick,"MN Administrators of Special Education","1884 Como Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55108,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-educating-children-disabilities-minnesota-pre-1840-1960,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17608,"History of the Winnebago Valley: Manuscript",2012,2000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Jefferson Township",," To edit a manuscript on the history of the Winnebago Creek Valley, Jefferson Township, Houston County. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-winnebago-valley-manuscript,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17612,"History of Minnesota Theaters 1959-1981: Research",2012,5625,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Twin Cities Daily Planet",," To compile source materials about theater history throughout the state of Minnesota from 1959 to 1981. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-minnesota-theaters-1959-1981-research,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10024967,"History of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) Manuscript: Phase I",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Kathy Oothoudt, Sue Grove, Martha Hauschildt, Cassie Rauk, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Tim McLaughlin, Nancy Thornton, Steve Kramer, Jayne Spooner, Brad Anderson, Lisa Skifton, Bob Burns, Beverly Jorgenson, Pat Senjem, Jim Nissen, Linda Hennessey, Pat Utz, Judy Schotzko, Joanne Swenson, John Pfeifer, Carla Tentis, Charles Sparks, Susan Richardson, David Miller, Joshua DeFrang, Daniel Munson, Lori Hilmer, Milly Halverson, Lori Schlitter, Eileen Weinhold, Jeanne Pietig, Cheryl Key, Nan Babcock, Deb Ward, Linda Quammen",,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified professional to produce a manuscript on the history of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO).",,"To hire a qualified professional to produce a manuscript on the history of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO).",2021-04-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Krista,Ross,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","2600 19th Street NW",Rochester,MN,55901,5072885513,kross@selco.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-southeastern-libraries-cooperating-selco-manuscript-phase-i,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025287,"History of Hmong Food Traditions in Minnesota: Research",2023,9900,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,2500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12400,,"Paul Eaves, Kara Green, Gail Graham, Paul Brebis, and Tom Vogel.",0.02,"Midwest Food Connection","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified personnel to research and write the history of Hmong food traditions in Minnesota.",,"To hire qualified personnel to research and write the history of Hmong food traditions in Minnesota.",2022-10-01,2023-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Uli,Koester,"Midwest Food Connection","P.O. Box 18749",Minneapolis,MN,55418,6513739878,uli.koester@midwestfoodconnection.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-hmong-food-traditions-minnesota-research,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031298,"History of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) Publication Phase",2024,9500,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9500,,"Cindy Gandrud, Sue Grove, Ashley Hartson, Cassie Rauk, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Ann Halloran, Nancy Thornton, Brad Anderson, Harvey Benson, Lisa Skifton, Bob Burns, Beverly Jorgenson, Jim Nissen, Linda Hennessey, Pat Utz, Thelma Estrada, Joanne Swenson, Meredith Erickson, Hope Carroll-Rizzo, Mary Schneider, Steve Hall, Susan Richardson, Gerry Hoisington, Teresa Waldof, Daniel Munson, Milly Halverson, Kristina Rader, Eileen Weinhold, Jeanne Pietig, Cheryl Key, Cheryl Beacom",,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the 50-year history of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO).",2023-10-01,2024-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Ross,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","2600 19th Street NW",Rochester,MN,55901,5072885513,kross@selco.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-southeastern-libraries-cooperating-selco-publication-phase,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031193,"History of White Bear Lake Public Safety Interpretive Panels",2024,6644,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,6560,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13204,,"Mayor Dan Louismet, Councilmember Bill Walsh, Councilmember Heidi Hughes, Councilmember Andrea West, Councilmember Kevin Edberg, Councilmember Steve Engstran",,"City of White Bear Lake","Local/Regional Government",,,"To design, produce, and install interpretive panels in the City of White Bear Lake pertaining to the history of public safety.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lindy,Crawford,"City of White Bear Lake","4701 Highway 61","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514298516,lcrawford@whitebearlake.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-white-bear-lake-public-safety-interpretive-panels,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031183,"History of Congregation Sharei Shomayim",2024,4500,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,2000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6500,,"Jamie Heilicher, Susan Weinberg, Barbara Ritzen, Arlis Grossman, Julie Bloom, Myrna Orensten, Joanne Sher, Jerry Ingber, Paul Solomon, Rabbi Avraham Ettedgui, Shel Schreiberg, Kate Dietrick",,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 5 oral history interviews the history of Sharei Shomayim, an Orthodox synagogue in St. Paul in the mid-20th century.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robin,Doroshow,"Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest","4330 South Cedar Lake Road",Minneapolis,MN,55416,6128041178,rdoroshow@jhsum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-congregation-sharei-shomayim,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17479,"History of Special Education in MN's Schools",2011,6998,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,400,,,,,,"MN Administrators of Special Education",," This project provided documentation of the oral histories of former local directors of Special Education who were involved in implementing changes in policy and services for children with disabilities and their families in Minnesota during the 1950's to the 2000's. Seven interviews and a three-person panel discussion were conducted, recorded and transcribed. The interviews and transcriptions are available at the Minnesota Administrators of Special Education (MASE) office and the Minnesota History Center. ",,"To document in 7 interviews the history of the development of special education in Minnesota",2010-10-31,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Norena,"Hale PhD",,"16234 50th Avenue N",Plymouth,MN,55446,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-special-education-mns-schools,,,,
17279,"History of University Avenue at Prior and Fairview Avenue",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,7000,,,,,,"University UNITED",,"To gather and analyze historic resources preparatory to providing public access through interpretation to a segment of University Avenue history",,"To gather and analyze historic resources preparatory to providing public access through interpretation to a segment of University Avenue history",2010-08-06,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Brian,McMahon,,"712 University Ave., Ste. 105","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-university-avenue-prior-and-fairview-avenue,,,,
34002,"History of Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation: Manuscript Revision",2016,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Terry Baker, Ingemar Holm, James Johns, J. Nicholas Linsmayer, Joe Messacar, Donald Patton, Dr. Thomas Wier",0.00,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a revised and expanded manuscript on the history of Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,J,Linsmayer,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","8891 Airport Rd NE, #B14",Blaine,MN,55449-7220,651-688-3600,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-northwestern-aeronautical-corporation-manuscript-revision,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
36613,"History and Art of Somalia: Field Trip and Content Development - Competitive Award",2016,10210,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","Quantitative Outcomes:Between January and November 2016, 360 students from 6 schools visit the Somali Museum at 75% subsidized admissionBetween January and November 2016, 240 students from 4 schools visit the Somali Museum at 100% subsidized admissionEducation Coordinator, in collaboration with Curriculum Advisor, creates take-home educational materials for tours2 Somali community elders are contracted to lead tours for youth and paid for their serviceQualitative Outcomes:Schools integrate Somali history and culture into curricula for studentsSomali-American students gain opportunities to study Somali history and cultureSomali-American students develop relationships with peers and elders through studying Somali history and cultureSomalis and Somali heritage become integrated into mainstream conceptions of American societyNegative portrayals of Somalis and Somalia in popular media are supplanted by deep historical and cultural knowledge borne by youth","January 2016-October 2016, 369 students from public schools visited the Somali Museum on 100% subsidized admission and 70 students from two schools visited the Museum on 25% subsidized admission. Students ranged in age from 4th to 11th grade, with a large proportion of students being recent arrivals from East Africa. These students gained a significant learning experience, informed by cultural heritage that either they carry in their families, or that exposed them to their neighbors' culture. Teachers gave feedback that this was a powerful opportunity, which would not otherwise have been available to them. Further, as of writing this report, we have scheduled additional programs in November and December with two public schools and one charter school: one program for 75 students at Barton Elementary, a program for 60 students at Global Academy in Columbia Heights, and tours for 125 more students from Andersen Community School. These students all gained access to Somali art and cultural history unavailable anywhere else in Minnesota. Without having the subsidized admission available, students from these schools would not have access to these resources as part of their education. In addition, the project engaged several Somali elders to serve as cultural interpreters and instructors for these youth. Four elder artists were engaged to teach traditional craft workshops to educators as an introduction to teaching Somali traditional arts in their classes. In addition, we filmed four community cultural experts offering narratives about Somali cultural history and art history of specific objects, which we will use to develop multimedia educational content that will be available for educators in the future. We gathered this information by recording attendance on field trips and gathering demographic data from teachers after visits. We also conducted informal interviews with participants during visits and solicited feedback via email from educators after the field trips.",,,,10210,,"Said Salah Ahmed, Board Chair, Teaching Specialist, University of MN Twin Cities – African Studies, Macaalin, poet and author, Published works in Somali and English language; Yassin Dualeh, Digital Media Director, Director of Information Technology, Ubah Medical Academy, Minneapolis; Dr. Abdulfatah Mohamed, Secretary, Public Health Professional; Abshir Isse, Professor of Somali language, Bosasso; Educator, Minneapolis Public Schools; Busad Ali Kheyre, Social Worker, Somali Senior Center, Minneapolis; Asha Hibad, Director, Somali Senior Center, Minneapolis; Mohamoud Abdullahi Mohamed, Teacher, Ubah Medical Academy; ohamed Ahmed Salad, Former Chair, Confederation of Somali Community; Faisal Deri, Director of Risk Advisory Services, Experis",,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota, home to the largest Somali population in the United States, lacks resources for students to access knowledge and representations of Somalia. The Somali Museum of Minnesota will offer students immersive field trips illuminating the history and arts of traditional Somali society by subsidizing admission fees, integrating elders as immersive guides on tours, and developing take-home curriculum materials.",,,2015-12-01,2016-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Larsson,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","1516 E Lake St #011",Minneapolis,Minnesota,55407,952-818-0021,sarah.larsson@somalimuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-and-art-somalia-field-trip-and-content-development-competitive-award,,,,
37489,"History Museum Fellows Program",2017,132889,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","80% of participants self-identified as people of color; 90% of students rated this program as excellent or very good, increased their knowledge of the museum field; 50% report they are extremely likely or very likely to apply for a job at MNHS; 100% reported that this program increased their professional network a great deal or quite a bit",,,,,132889,18644,,2.10,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Through this partnership, University of Minnesota and ACTC students from diverse backgrounds explored the museum field and issues related to diversity and museums during a semester-long course followed by a paid internship. The program also engages students in discussions on the underrepresentation of communities of color and American Indian nations in historical organizations and public history graduate programs. The class is offered in the fall for ACTC students and as a spring semester course at the University of Minnesota. Students held internships at MNHS, the Somali Museum of Minnesota, Mia, East Side Freedom Library, American Swedish Institute, Ramsey County Historical Society and other organizations.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-museum-fellows-program-3,,,,
28546,"History of Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation",2014,3950,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The goal of this project was to interview, record on video, and transcribe on paper the recollections and information of three persons who had either personal knowledge of or had considerable knowledge of the building of gliders at Wold-Chamberlain Airport (now Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport) and at the Villaume Box & Lumber Company in St. Paul during World War II. The Villaume Company was a primary subcontractor of the Northwestern Aeronautical Corporation (NAC) of St. Paul, which was the local corporation that had multiple contracts from the U.S. War Department to build CG-4A combat gliders in the Twin Cities during the war. This goal was achieved. Two of the interviewees were an elderly brother and sister, Charles Meyerding and Christine Linsmayer, who had lived on the bluff above the Mississippi River overlooking the Villaume Company plant on St. Paul",,,,,3950,,"Terry Baker, Ingemar Holm, Jim Johns, J. Nicholas Linsmayer, Donald Patton",,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in several additional interviews the history of Villaume Box and Lumber Company.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,J,Linsmayer,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","5444 First Ave So",Minneapolis,MN,55419,651-688-3600,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-northwestern-aeronautical-corporation-1,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
34104,"History Museum Fellows Program",2016,137846,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","69% of participants self-identified as diverse; 89% of students strongly agreed that this program increased their knowledge of the museum field; 89% reported that the program was one of the top 3 academic experiences they have had in college; 34% reported that the program was life-changing as they are thinking more seriously about careers within museums.",,,9000,"Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities",137846,16142,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",1.50,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Through this partnership, U of M and ACTC students from diverse backgrounds explored the museum field and issues related to diversity and museums through a fall semester-long course for ACTC students and a spring semester course at the university, followed by a paid internship at MNHS, the Somali Museum of Minnesota, Mia, and other organizations. Students then chose from a wide range of internship positions and also interacted with professionals in the field. The History Museum Fellows Program also engages students in discussions about ways to address the underrepresentation of communities of color and American Indian nations in historical organizations and public history graduate programs.",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-museum-fellows-program-2,,,,
28802,"HIV/AIDS Healthcare Providers Oral History Project",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Mary Sandmann - President, Jackie Hoff, Cara Letofsky,. Bill Hogle, Alison Goetzmann, Ann Lewis, Karen Cooper, Commissioner Gail Dorfman, Commissioner Jeff Johnson. Hennepin History Museum EIN is 41-0826131.",,"Hennepin History Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 10 interviews the history of HIV/AIDS treatment in the Twin Cities.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jada,Hansen,"Hennepin History Museum","2303 Third Avenue South",Minneapolis,MN,55404,612-870-1329,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hivaids-healthcare-providers-oral-history-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007209,"Hmong Folk Culture in Minnesota Permanent Exhibit Implementation Project",2018,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Dr. Gerald Fry, Dao Xiong, Dr. Maiyia Yang, Vong Thao, Chad Lee, Shuly Her",,"Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit on Hmong folk culture in Minnesota.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Pfeifer,"Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota","375 University Avenue, Suite 204","Saint Paul",MN,55103,361-825-3392,markpfeifer@hmongcc.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-folk-culture-minnesota-permanent-exhibit-implementation-project,,,,0
10013377,"Hmong Cultural Center Microgrant",2020,3090,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Hmong Cultural Center requests funding for Marketing of a New Museum Theater. A Museum Theater will also be added in the Spring of 2020 to show screenings of classic Hmong documentaries including “Miao Year” (1968), Disappearing World (1972) and Becoming American (1982). Through enhanced marketing of our unique museum theater, Saint Paul and Minnesota residents will have greater opportunities to learn about Hmong heritage and culture in Minnesota. The proposed project to enhance marketing of our museum and library builds strongly on Hmong Cultural Center’s unique heritage over the past 27 years teaching the Minnesota public about Hmong culture and history. It is also strongly related to a key goal of the Legacy fund: “Arts, history and cultural heritage programs will engage our diverse communities from every corner of the state in celebrating the richness of our differences while building greater understanding and connection to the values that bind us together.” There are two central community needs that this project is intended to respond to in a substantive manner: Cultural heritage education for the Hmong Minnesotan Population Multicultural education for the broader Twin Cities and Minnesota Population ","In March 2020, we bought the large screen TV (Samsung Electronics 4K Smart LED TV (2018), 75"") for the museum. In January 2021, we printed 20,000 museum brochures for the purpose of marketing the museum to future visitors and touring groups including school groups. In March 2021, we ran a sponsored Facebook ad promoting the upcoming opening of our new museum theater in Summer 2021 which reached almost 29,000 unique people on Facebook. This ad may be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/HmongCulturalCenter/videos/260576682245722 We were not able to do the theater launch yet due to the pandemic but we anticipate the launch event for the museum including the new theater space will take place in July 2021. ",,,,3090,,"Shuly Her, Kamai Xiong, Maiyia Yang, Vong Thao, Victoria Herr, Chad Lee, Bee Moua",,"Hmong Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will involve the creation of a new theater room to be included in the Hmong Cultural Center Museum and Library. The theater room will allow visiting groups and walk-in visitors to view clips of historical documentaries about the Hmong diaspora and Hmong American Experience as part of their museum experience. ",,,2019-12-19,2021-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Txongpao,Lee,"Hmong Cultural Center","375 University Ave Suite 204","St. Paul",MN,55103,651-917-9937,txong@hmongcc.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Statewide, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013380,"Hmong Cultural Center",2020,76955,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","The Hmong Cultural Center Museum Outreach Initiatives will be evaluated in terms of the extent of the successful completion of the following outcomes: Completion of production of 2000 new outreach brochures as well as enhanced staffing for group tours of the museum and library Completion of production and printing of 2500 enhanced take-away exhibit programs for visitors to add even further educational value to the museum experience Completion of printing of 1000 educational curriculums tied to Minnesota State K-12 Standards intended for school groups visiting the Hmong Cultural Center Museum Exhibits (planning of the museum curriculums has already been completed with a Minnesota Historical Society grant) Completion of the planning and development of a museum app that will allow walk-in visitors to listen to a guided audio tour when visiting the HCC Museum space Completion of planning and development of a traveling exhibit which will include a condensed version of museum exhibit panels and exhibit objects that Hmong Cultural Center can loan to other community institutions including museums and libraries in Minnesota for display Dr. Mark E. Pfeifer, who has been involved in program evaluation and grant reporting at the center for 20 years will be the lead individual involved in project evaluation activities along with Txongpao Lee, the Executive Director. Evaluation results will be shared with the center's Board of Directors and Advisory Council for feedback. Evaluation results will be used to guide future museum projects as well as marketing to both the Hmong and broader mainstream communities and also used to direct future changes and additions to cultural arts programming initiatives at Hmong Cultural Center. Evaluation results will also be shared with the Minnesota Humanities Center for any required evaluation reporting of grant activities. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Shuly Her, Kamai Xiong, Maiyia Yang, Vong Thao, Victoria Herr, Chad Lee, Bee Moua",1.5,"Hmong Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Hmong Cultural Heritage Initiative is intended to both preserve and spread awareness and knowledge of Hmong culture in a comprehensive and multifaceted manner by supporting several outreach initiatives of the Hmong Cultural Center Museum. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Pfeifer,"Hmong Cultural Center","375 University Ave Suite 204","St. Paul",MN,55103,651-769-4670,markpfeifer@hmongcc.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013381,"Hmong Museum",2020,76955,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Goal: Accountability for grant project (Accountability) Measurable outcome 1: Completion of position descriptions for each role which will be shared with the public. How evaluated: When an Exhibit manager, two researchers, one SGU Liasion, and Collaborative are recruited. Measurable outcome 2: A written work plan for the year that includes goals, activities, due dates, and person responsible. This will be used internally to complete the project. How evaluated: This plan will be reviewed by the Hmong Museum board and the Exhibit team for clarity and completion. Measurable outcome 3: Host five meetings with the Collaborative and Hmong Museum board. Notes from these meetings will be used as a guide for the exhibit team as well as recording the progress of the project. How evaluated: There will be an end-of-meeting rating that will be recorded at the end of each meeting. Goal: Complete research, content writing and acquisition, and design Measurable outcome 1: A document with research questions which will be used as a guide to do the research. How evaluated: Reviewed by the exhibit team and approved. When the research can be completed with evidence of a bibliography, notes and interviews. Measurable outcome 2: Completed labels for panels and list of photos and objects. How evaluated: With peer review notes on the labels and a list of photos and objects are in hand. Measurable outcome 3: Completed design of panels and drawing sketch of the mural. How evaluated: When the exhibit team and Collaborative has approved the final design and drawing. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Chuayi Yang, Koobmeng Lee, Sandy Lo",,"Hmong Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Hmong Museum proposes developing a 400 sq feet traveling exhibit around the importance of Hmong's oral culture. It will be a research phase with collaboration between Hmong Museum and community members. Topics would include Hmong stories that are passed on including history narratives, skills that are taught orally, and folktales. It will also provide an opportunity for visitors of all backgrounds to be inspired to share their own stories about their lives and experiences. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mai,Vang,"Hmong Museum","941 Lafond Ave","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-428-3979,mnvang@gmail.com,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-museum," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10012337,"Hmong Cultural Center Exhibits Curriculum Planning",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","As stated in the proposal, Measurable Outcome Short-Term. Over the grant period, the successful planning of exhibit-based curriculums to use with teachers and school groups. Evaluation Metric - Development of curriculum scripts and review of scripts by a teacher reviewer to ensure alignment with state educational standards for grades 5-12 in the Arts and Social Studies. The Short-Term Measurable Outcome has been achieved. The Intermediate and Long-Term Measurable Goals involve implementing the curriculums and building group fee income among school groups serving at least 500 children and youth in 2020 and 2021 and 1,000 in 2022 and 2023. The project has been taken a bit longer than originally planned but we are quite confident the planning process that has been part of this grant will set us up well to implement the curriculums and increase our student group visitors significantly as part of a broader outreach strategy for the museum.",,5000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",15000,,"Shuly Her, Chair, Kamai Xiong - Vice-Chair, Dr. Maiyia Yang - Secretary, Vong Thao - Treasurer, Bee Moua, Chad Lee."," ","Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To create updated curriculum exhibit scripts to fit with Minnesota State Standards in the Arts and Social Studies.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mark,Pfeifer,"Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota"," 375 University Avenue, Suite 204 "," Saint Paul "," MN ",55103,"(361) 825-3392"," markpfeifer@hmongcc.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center-exhibits-curriculum-planning,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10019444,"Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)",2021,27000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","HAFA’s measurable outcomes for this project fall into three main goal areas. We use a combination of quantitative and qualitative measurements when evaluating grant outcomes, such as evaluating metrics, conducting surveys, group discussions, and one-on-one interviews. Each of these methods are applied as appropriate for the outcome in question.   > Documentation and Preservation of Cultural Traditions HAFA will be gathering information about the agricultural practices and traditions specific to Hmong culture and Hmong farmers. Measurable outcomes include: Interviewing each of HAFA’s Hmong farmer-members, currently numbered at 20, in their homes; Photographing each of HAFA’s Hmong farmer-members at work in the fields as they execute Hmong-specific farming practices; Capturing video footage of HAFA’s Hmong farmer members during interviews. This portion of the project will be a success if photographs of every farmer are taken in the field, every farmer is successfully interviewed, and if every interview is successfully captured through video footage. The materials gathered during this phase will be used as the basis for creating the gallery show and coffee table book, and a presentation materials for Hmong youth outreach.   > Increased Connection with Hmong Youth HAFA will reach out to Hmong youth organizations and younger Hmong individuals who are interested in farming, for the purpose of educating them about Hmong agricultural traditions and reconnecting them with that portion of their heritage. Measurable outcomes include: Distributing coffee table books directly to at least 25 Hmong youth; Have at least 100 Hmong youth attend the public gallery exhibit at the end of the project. We will consider this part of the project a success using quantitative measurements and meeting these numeric goals. However, we will also be evaluating the success of our outreach efforts by talking directly with Hmong youth, conducting surveys, and keeping track of interest in our “New Hmong Farmer Fellowship” program. Our hope is that sharing this information will generate more interest in farming among Hmong youth and they will begin to pursue agricultural careers for themselves.   > Increased Public Awareness HAFA will be disseminating the information we gather in order to educate the public about the importance of Hmong farmers to the local food economy, and celebrate their cultural heritage and traditions as it relates to farming and agriculture. Measurable outcomes include; Hosting a public gallery show, attended by at least 500 people, consisting of photographs, videos, and oral histories, for the greater public’s consumption and education; Printing and releasing a 50 page coffee table books to HAFA’s organizational partners, the Eastside Freedom Library, and Hmong youth, which will include the photographs and written materials gathered during the project; Distributing 25 coffee table books to partner organizations, libraries, Hmong youth, and members of the general public. The success of these outcomes will be evaluated based on meeting our numeric goals, but also on the elevated interest and inquiries we receive as a result of publishing the information we gather during the project and in making it accessible to the public through the gallery show. In the past, we have also evaluated our success based on an uptick in sales for our farmers at Farmers Markets and of our Food Hub’s CSA program, however during the COVID-19 pandemic this may not be a reliable way to gauge success. However, as publishing the coffee table book and putting on the public gallery show will not occur until late 2021, we will reevaluate using sales as a measurable outcome at that time. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Eva Margolis, Mai See Moua, Liz Johnson, Yolanda Cotterall, Lillian Hang, Xeng Thao, Shirley Yang, Marge Higgins",0.05,"Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","“Preserving Hmong Cultural Farming Traditions” is a project devoted to documenting, through photography, videography, and oral interviews, the unique agricultural practices, traditions, and stories of Hmong farmers. Farming is an intrinsic element of Hmong heritage and identity. But very little of the knowledge and experience of Hmong farmers is being passed down to Hmong youth. This project will document and preserve Hmong farming stories and agricultural traditions for future generations. ",,,2020-11-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janssen,Hang,"Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)",,,,,651-493-8091,janssen@hmongfarmers.com,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-american-farmers-association-hafa," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019445,"Hmong Archives",2021,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We have had 1400 visitors to our Facebook site (30K reviewed our poster in the HER and Hmong American Experience website), but don't know how many have searched the Hmong Archives website. We are writing an article for Hmong Times and will create posters for our website and Facebook once the book is printed, as well as printed copies for the East Side Freedom Library desk and distribution. On this budget, we will be able to print about 150 copies of our 300-page book with many full color photos. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Song N. Vaj, Dr. Brian Xiong, Marlin Heise, Kou Xiong, Long Khang",,"Hmong Archives","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Legacy of Hmong Immigrants: Wat Tham Krabok Project will encourage communications and understanding between generations and across cultures, specifically the legacy and experiences of the last wave of Hmong refugees, the Wat Tham Krabok immigrants. We hope that this new project will encourage communications and understanding between Hmong generations and across cultures; especially the project encompass the experiences of a minority within a minority. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Xiong,"Hmong Archives",,,,,612-978-8359,brianvxiong@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-archives," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
17801,"Hmong American History Center and Library Interpretive Planning Project",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Txongpao Lee, Executive Director Board of Directors: Sean Lee, Chair (U.S. Bank, Applications Consultant); Dao Xiong, Vice-Chair (PACER); Khue Yang, Treasurer (University National Bank); Gale Mason-Chagil Ph.D., Secretary (Lecturer, State University of New York, Institute of Technology); Kin Vang (Proprietor, Capital Tax Consulting); Gerald W. Fry, Ph.D (Professor and Graduate Chair, Depart. of Educational Policy and Administration University of Minnesota); Scott Nuzzle, Practitioner Lawyer",,"Hmong Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To assemble historic resources preparatory to fabrication and installation of an exhibit on the history of Hmong immigration in Minnesota",,"To assemble historic resources preparatory to fabrication and installation of an exhibit on the history of Hmong immigration in Minnesota",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mark,Pfeifer,"Hmong Cultural Center","995 University Avenue, Suite 214","Saint Paul",MN,55104,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-american-history-center-and-library-interpretive-planning-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031074,"Hmong Museum Website Exhibit with Educational Curriculum",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Goal: Create a more accessible online resource for community members. Outcome: Teachers, parents, and students will download lessons and have more engagement with Hmong Museum's archives. We will know this has happened when we see how many downloads are completed each month. We will also be recording communication touchpoints, how many and how often community members are reaching out to us about our content. The website will gain up to 15 new article entries related to Hmong history and the curricula being created. Goal: Develop an online exhibition that will engage and teach Hmong history and culture. Outcome: Students will learn new facts about Hmong history and culture by engaging in the website. We will have a group of students and teachers do pre and post- evaluation, testing the web content. Students will describe how much they know about a certain topic before reading through and interacting with Hmong Museum's website. In the post evaluation, we will ask how much they feel that they have learned or gained after working through the website. We will also ask about the site's engagement level - is this something that held students' attention and did they find it interesting, fun, or engaging. We will ask if they would come back and use the website in the future.","The website project is going according to plans to be completed by mid September. We hired the contractors that we needed including a project manager, artists, curriculum writers, and researchers. We completed two focus groups with community members and sent out surveys to educators to inform our work. The team has completed a skeleton web page, written six articles that are in the editing phase. Logos for the webpage were created and the artist is starting to do work on drawings connected with the research articles. Our goal is to have all of the content and curriculum completed by August 8. The goals and outcomes have not changed.; Hmong Museum and the website team worked hard through the summer to research, write, and develop an educational website focused on getting resources for teachers about the Hmong. We were able to achieve that goal with the completion of the learnuake.org website. Our goal was to complete 15 articles along with 10 curriculum that would follow those articles. All of these were accomplished. Another goal was to work with a Hmong artist to create drawings that would engage and help illustrate the articles. That was a huge success and truly creates an engaging feel for the website. The last part of this was the development of the website. The the web developer and project manager designed and created the website. It is easy to use and very engaging for the target audience - which are teachers and students 6 grade and up. The changes from the original budget was that we lessoned the marketing and outreach and added Hmong Museum's contractor to the budget to manage the project. We did not have as many face-time meetings as expected since it was easier for community members to join us virtually.",,,None,75000,,"Chuayi Yang, Andrew Stone, Billy Lor, Dee Pha; Chuayi Yang, Billy Lor, Dee Pha, and Andrew Stone",,"The Hmong Museum",," Hmong Museum will develop and streamline its online educational offerings through a series of online web exhibitions, collections, and enhanced curriculum. ",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-museum-website-exhibit-educational-curriculum,,,,
10031343,"Hmong Museum Collections Database",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","Yes! The short term goal to allow Hmong Museum staff and volunteers to access and see the collection was achieved. Additionally, there were other functions of Collective Access that allowed us to include even more useful information, such as loans and related entities and people. These have been incredible features that help us see the collection in a broader way.",,3900,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13900,,"Ntxim Siab Lee Chuayi Yang Nancy Xiong",,"Hmong Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mai,Huizel,"Hmong Museum","941 Lafond Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55104,2182541238,info@hmongmuseummn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-museum-collections-database,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10009911,"Hmong Archives Microgrant",2020,4000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Our proposed goals are to produce and/or publish our Hmong Paj Ntaub collections by Martha Zimmerman. This is an amazing collection of 700 Paj Ntaub (embroideries and story cloths) from an equally amazing Madison, WI, woman who assisted local Hmong refugees in the 1980s. After two years of conversations, Hmong Archives received this exceptional collection from Martha’s family in June 2018. Martha Kaufman (later Zimmerman) and her anthropology husband lived in Laos and Thailand in the 1950s and 1960s. While there, she learned Thai and some Lao, which lead to conversations at O’Hare Airport in 1979 with “Laotian” refugees going to be resettled in Madison. Her home became a center for English studies, tutoring, and problem solving, including collecting Paj Ntaub for consignment sales in shops in Madison and beyond. Martha recorded in her small pencil and pen handwriting, some 3000 items from 61 clients on 112 pages in her register. ","With the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s Legacy Cultural Heritage and Identity Micro-Grants, the Hmong Archives and HER Publisher were able to achieve this goal in producing/publishing our Paj Ntaub collection that tributes to Martha L. Zimmerman and the many Hmong women whose fingers and needles produced these 700 beautiful works of Hmong textile art. Paj Ntaub, created by nimble fingers with needles and thread, is perhaps the best-known aspect of Hmong culture to the outside world. It is an adaptation of traditional clothing designs as a response to the Hmong refugee economic situation. A book featuring the intricate and colorful designs still prevalent in this 1980s collection, with information about those designs, is a beautiful tribute to an art that has been almost completely replaced by machines. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,4000,,"Brian V. Xiong, Marlin L. Heise, Kou Xiong, Song Vaj, Chue Chang, Long Khang",,"Hmong Archives","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Photograph all items of the Martha Kaufman-Zimmerman Collection of needlework and four archival boxes of objects from ca. 2000 to 2019 of Wat Tham Krabok with accession information and several hundred digital photos, and post them on our website so they may be viewed at any time and place. Publish books in Hmong and English with selected images and texts from our accession record, with additional information about common design elements and audio-video interview information. Record, transcribe, and translate video interviews with Hmong elders to record their childhood, education, arming, army, refugee, resettlement, and current stories, as well as knowledge of Hmong history, language, music, herbs, paj ntaub, customs, silversmithing, blacksmithing, and many other aspects of Hmong culture for future publications and other projects. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Xiong,"Hmong Archives",,"St. Paul",MN,,612-978-8359,brianvxiong@gmail.com,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-archives-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009918,"Hmong American Day Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Our goal for this project is to preserve Hmong culture and strengthen students’ identity through Hmong language learning. Elders are a wonderful way to share this knowledge across generations and we would like to have the ability to invite elders into the classroom to provide lessons for 250 students and to bridge the cross-generational gap in the Hmong community. The goal would be for them to be able to use this knowledge outside of the classroom and to be able to participate in cultural experiences in a meaningful way. This would also help students to build confidence and self-esteem by understanding more about their Hmong identity. A second goal is to create a student-centered space that allows high school Hmong youths to be involved in the planning and to lead activities at the Hmong American Day celebrations in order to share their learning and build their sense of pride in Hmong culture. At the end of the school year, we will have a showcase of student work and cultural projects that is open to the school and community. Students who contribute to this book will have an opportunity to share their writing and artwork. Last year’s event brought over 600 people to the showcase. ","The proposal and actual activities are different because of COVID – we did staggered cultural lessons with students that happened right before Hmong Day. We didn’t have any in person, they were virtual. Cultural classes need to be hands on and in person to model after the instructor – that didn’t happen but thankfully we had a professor who was enthusiastic about teaching, who has opened the eyes of students and teachers about how important ceremonies are in the community. ",,,,5000,,"Xia Vang, Sydney Chang, Dr. Charles Pao Vang",,"Hmong American Day","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Hmong American Day non-profit would like to collaborate with Hmong for Native Speakers courses in the Osseo School District at Park Center Senior High and at Osseo Senior High to provide a culturally relevant education. They would also like to help students tap into their cultural heritage through engaging activities that invite students to continue with their learning and sharing of Hmong language and culture: Students and families will contribute to a book that tells personal and cultural stories that could include the history of the Hmong people through individual and family experiences. We would also like to integrate the art of storytelling along with actual artwork connected to Hmong culture and history. ",,,2019-12-20,2021-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tzianeng,Vang,"Hmong American Day",,,,,651-239-3488,txiabneeb@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-american-day-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031051,"Hmong Cultural Center New Storefront Museum Implementation Project ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","A Guided Tour App for the Museum Successfully Created. The App will provide audio and written narratives for major cultural objects and exhibit panels included in the museum. Two New School Curriculums Successfully Created. These curriculums will be developed in consultation with two Hmong-origin school-teachers. These curriculums focused on Hmong Contributions to Minnesota and Basics of Hmong Culture (Language, Clans, Religion, New Year) will be tied to specific Minnesota K-12 standards in Social Studies & the Arts. A strategic marketing plan for the new storefront museum involving a SWOT analysis & a detailed set of marketing objectives and tactics to be presented in a workplan spreadsheet and calendar format successfully created. One new Tour Guide hired to help lead group tours of the new Storefront Museum space. Hmong Cultural Center will track the total number of museum visitors over the grant period. Hmong Cultural Center will also track the number of tour groups and the specific type of group (school, church, community organization, corporate employer, etc). who visit the museum over the grant period. It is our goal to serve at least 1,500 museum visitors over the grant period. ","Our project in our proposal had the following measurable outcomes: 1. A Guided Tour App for the Museum Successfully Created. 2. Two New School Curriculums Successfully Created. 3. A strategic marketing plan for the new storefront museum involving a SWOT analysis & a detailed set of marketing objectives and tactics to be presented in a workplan spreadsheet and calendar format successfully created. 4. One new Tour Guide hired to help lead group tours of the new Storefront Museum space. The following progress has been made to date in achieving the project objectives. 1. Guided Tour app - A contract was signed and orientation meeting was held in February 2023 with STQRY, a museum web app developer to work on the guided tour app for the museum over the remaining duration of the grant. 2. New Museum Curriculums for Schools - In February 2023, discussions were held with consultant Suzi Hunn of Teach Your Thing (and formerly with the MN Historical Society). about working on designing and producing our new museum school curriculums focused on Hmong Wedding and Funeral Songs, Hmong Sung Poetry and Basics of Hmong Culture which we will be completing later this year as part of the grant. 3. Strategic Marketing Plan for Museum - Elaine Davy - Our Marketing Consultant Contractor has completed a comprehensive Business and Marketing Plan for the Museum. The Business and Marketing Plan was completed in December 2022 through January 2023. 4. New Museum Tour Guide - A new museum tour guide, Pa Kou Vang was hired in February 2023. While there is still much work to be done in the coming months we feel we are off to a strong start in setting the groundwork to achieve the objectives of the New Hmong Cultural Center Storefront Museum Implementation Project as outlined in our proposal. ; Our project in our proposal had the following measurable outcomes:1. A Guided Tour App for the Museum Successfully Created.2. Two New School Curriculums Successfully Created.3. A strategic marketing plan for the new storefront museum involving a SWOT analysis & a detailed set of marketing objectives and tactics to be presented in a workplan spreadsheet and calendar format successfully created.4. Tour Guides were hired to help lead group tours of the new Storefront Museum space. The following progress has been made to date in achieving the project objectives. 1. Guided Tour app - A contract was signed in February 2023 with STQRY, a museum web app developer. The grant project manager Mark Pfeifer used STQRY's museum app software to build a new museum app the HCC museum which launched the summer of 2023. 2. New Museum Curriculums for Schools - In February 2023, discussions were held with consultant Suzi Hunn of Teach Your Thing (and formerly with the MN Historical Society). about working on designing and producing several new museum school curriculums. By late September, Ms. Hunn had completed 9 new curriculums for our museum aligned with Minnesota's K-12 Arts and Culture and Social Studies standards. Turtle Printing was contracted to print the new curriculums. All of the curriculums were printed by the end of September 2023. 3. Strategic Marketing Plan for Museum - Elaine Davy - Our Marketing Consultant Contractor completed a comprehensive Business and Marketing Plan for the Museum. The Business and Marketing Plan was completed in December 2022 through January 2023.4. New Museum Tour Guide - A P/T new museum tour guide, Pa Kou Vang was hired in February 2023. An additional P/T tour guide, Pa Soua Vue was also hired to meet the extensive demand for school field trips encountered in the 2023 Spring School Field Trip season. ",,,"N.A. Grants from the St. Paul Foundation ($20,000) and the Minnesota State Arts Board ($15,000) have also been used to support museum expenses during the grant period. ",72973,,"Shuly Her, Board Chair Kamai (Dao) Xiong, Vice Chair Maiyia Yang, Secretary Vong Thao, Treasurer Bee Vang, Director Chad Lee, Director; Shuly Her, Board Chair Dao (Kamai Xiong), Vice Chair Maiyia Kasouaher, Secretary Vong Thao, Treasurer Chad Lee, Director",,"Hmong Cultural Center",,"The New HCC Storefront Museum Implementation Project will involve the development of a guided tour app & new curriculum for school groups based on MN's K-12 standards. The project will also include a new strategic marketing plan to assist the museum in achieving future attendance & outreach goals. Finally, a new tour guide will be hired to meet public demand for tours in the new museum space which is intended to promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding of Hmong culture and history. ",,,2022-10-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Pfeifer,,,,,,6519179937," markpfeifer@hmongcc.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Dakota, Hennepin, Morrison, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center-new-storefront-museum-implementation-project,,,,
10031061,"Hmong Funeral Documentary Project",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will commission original work by a Hmong choreographer. We will commission a Hmong musician to compose original music for our documentary. We will complete the shooting of B-roll for our documentary. We will edit a complete documentary (approximately 90-minute) . We will host one community viewing party to watch an early version of the documentary followed by a community conversation. Our goal is to reach 100 audience members. We will submit the final documentary into 5 film festivals. ","So far, we have shot some interviews and collected B-roll. However, we need more time to work with a choreographer and musician to create additional B-roll footage for the documentary. ",,,N/A,2000,,"Naomi Ko, Filmmaker Joua Lee Grande, Documentary Filmmaker. Lee Vue, Intersectional Storyteller",,"Lazy Hmong Woman Productions",,"Filmmakers Kazua Melissa Vang, Yeej Moua, and May Lee-Yang will complete a documentary that look at how the pandemic transformed the way the Twin Cities Hmong community say goodbye to the dead. ",,,2022-08-15,2023-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,May,Lee-Yang,,,,,," 651-274-5049"," info@lazyhmongwoman.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-funeral-documentary-project,,,,
10034084,"HMong Batik Workshops",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Ka Ly Bliatia",,"This project is a workshop series project aimed to preserve cultural heritage by transferring knowledge on HMong batik and indigo textile art, a traditional practice lost to HMong Minnesotans. Workshops will be led by Artist Ka Oskar Ly, and include HMong elders, youth, families, educators, and broader community members, who will immerse in the HMong batik practice. These sessions will provide valuable insights into shared oral history, symbolism, and techniques, emphasizing comprehension of the entire process and its cultural significance.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ka Ly",Bliatia,,,,,,"(612) 501-0309",ka@oskarlyart.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-batik-workshops,,,,
10009913,"Hnub Tshiab – Hmong Women Achieving Together Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","We are requesting $5,000 to create a personal development workbook that will supplement the book offering readers their own virtual experience of the writing retreat. The workbook will be developed by the book's editor Pader Vang who has extensive experience in education, culture and clinical social work. The creation of the workbook is in response to the soft launch of the book. Women regretted not being able to participate in the writing retreat to uncover their story. There are many successes that will come from the book and workbook, in the most simplistic but profound form is Hmong women being able to reflect on wisdom through narratives that parallel theirs and readers regardless of gender and background will uncover human similarities of vulnerability and strength. ","The purpose of the grant was to produce a self reflection guide to the book Staring Down the Tiger: Stories of Hmong Women. The self reflection book has been completed and copies of the workbook have been received. The finish product looks beautiful and resembles a mini personal journal. Although we have had some preliminary successes with the concept of the workbook while the workbook was in development we were hoping to support more women in overcoming Tigers in their life through face to face writing circles. We are working with a social media women's support group with over 10,000 members to host a virtual writing/healing cohort. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Pa Der Vang, Chee Lor, Kao Ly Ilean Her, Maypahou Ly, May Seng Yang, Ntxhee Yees Xiong",,"Hnub Tshiab - Hmong Women Achieving Together","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our book titled Staring Down the Tiger: Stories of Hmong American Women, provides a platform to tell stories of Hmong women—stories that are often left unheard. The collection of the stories in the book were developed during a writing retreat that provided emotional and technical writing support to nearly 30 women. The writing retreat was invaluable in helping non writers uncover and creatively share their stories. We are requesting $5,000 to create a personal development workbook that will supplement the book offering readers their own virtual experience of the writing retreat. The workbook will be developed by the book's editor Pader Vang who has extensive experience in education, culture and clinical social work. The creation of the workbook is in response to the soft launch of the book. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Pa Der",Vang,"Hnub Tshiab - Hmong Women Achieving Together",,,,,651-321-4928,infoathmongwomenachieve@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hnub-tshiab-hmong-women-achieving-together-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10007177,"Hokah City Hall/Auditorium Accessibility Assessment",2018,5750,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",5750,,"Mike Walsh, Rebecca Albrecht, Cindy Pfiffner, Matt Vetsch, Don Bissen",,"City of Hokah","Local/Regional Government","To hire qualified consultants to conduct an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) assessment at the Hokah City Hall/Auditorium, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Bissen,"City of Hokah","PO Box 311",Hokah,MN,55941,507-894-4190,hokahbarb@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hokah-city-hallauditorium-accessibility-assessment,,,,0
17529,"Hokah Heritage Signs",2011,6400,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2075,,,,,,"City of Hokah",," Hokah city history was put on display with the installation of six historical markers in various locations throughout the city. The markers consist of narrative information and photographs of historically relevant structures. All markers are ADA height, located in high traffic areas and are enhanced, produced and presented under a silicone hardcoat panel. An unveiling ceremony was held in June, 2011. ",,"To enable public access through historical markers documenting the history of the City of Hokah",2010-12-28,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Barbara,Bissen,,"PO Box 503",Hokah,MN,55941,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hokah-heritage-signs,,,,
33887,"Hokah Municipal Building (City Hall) Conditions Assessment",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Jim Scholze, Jerry Martell, Matt Vetsch, Kim Fordahl, Judy Lonkoski",0.00,"City of Hokah","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the Hokah Municipal Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Bissen,"City of Hokah","PO Box 311",Hokah,MN,55941,507-894-4190,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hokah-municipal-building-city-hall-conditions-assessment,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28799,"Hokah City Hall National Register Nomination",2014,4000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,4000,,"Jim Scholze, Jerry Martell, Kim Fordahl, Matt Vetsch, Judy Lonkoski",,"City of Hokah","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified historian to complete the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Hokah City Hall.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Bissen,"City of Hokah","PO Box 311",Hokah,MN,55941,507-894-4190,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hokah-city-hall-national-register-nomination,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012325,"Holodomor Impact on Minnesota's Ukrainian Community: Oral History",2019,9600," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short term measurable outcome has been achieved. The primary measurable outcome is the transcripts with secondary outcomes being the questions list and newly accessed documents and images. The transcripts with a subset of accessed images have been uploaded. We also identified and referenced anniversary church books with member bios, family photo albums with rare photos, and received written life stories from a few individuals who wanted to participate in the project but did not feel up to an interview. Medium term measurable outcome is on target to be achieved and exceeded. The medium term outcome is presentation of oral histories and key findings at a UACC-sponsored event and partnering with organizations around the state to accept a copy of the oral histories for their public archives. Project director Zina Gutmanis will present her experiences with this project at a national Holodomor Forum in Philadelphia on October 6; hopefully her remarks will spark interest and engagement with other Ukrainian American communities and institutions. The transfer of the video and written files to the University of Minnesota will take place at a reception/ceremony being sponsored by the U of M on November 20. Project participants and key organizations for partnering will be invited.",,238,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9838,,"Paul Jablonsky - President, Sergiy Kalmuk - Vice President, Maria Sheremeta - 2nd Vice President, Paula Cayemberg - Secretary, Natalia Peterson - Assistant Secretary, Taras Pidhayny - Executive Director, Stepan Vitvitsky - Treasurer, Luda Anastazievsky, Bob Iwaskewycz, Sasha Komarenko, Zina Gutmanis, Bob Kuczwarskyj, Julian Pishko, Mykola Sarazhynskyy"," ","Ukrainian American Community Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,," 11 oral history interviews were collected, transcribed and translated (when needed) on the topic of the Holodomor of 1932-33 and its lasting impact on Minnesota's Ukrainian-American community. The interview subjects included three Holodomor survivors, eight children or grandchildren of survivors, and two commemoration leaders. Individually the stories are fascinating and a testament to the human spirit to survive even the most adverse circumstances. Taken together, they paint a picture of the Displaced Persons who arrived in Minnesota after World War II and immediately set to work to build churches, choirs, youth groups and other lasting Ukrainian-American institutions. ",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Zina,Gutmanis,"Ukrainian American Community Center"," 301 Main St. NE "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55413,"(612) 719-2024",zinapoletz@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/holodomor-impact-minnesotas-ukrainian-community-oral-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10031037,"Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project",2023,18000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","This is our TIMELINE for measuring this project: - Dec 2022 - February 2023 Interview Hmong elders - March 2023 - April 2023 Transcribe interviews - May 2023 Revise final draft of the project - June 2023 Printing and publishing Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project ","Our elders and committee members meet monthly to organize our book project for ""Honoring the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Book."" We're halfway done with our project. All of committee members are volunteer members from the community, except one paid part-time staff to conduct the whole project for the elders. We hope to get this project completed by June 2023 as we are working with the Hmong Educational Resources Publisher to laying out and publishing the book. ; On behalf of the Hmong Minnesota Community, we wanted to thank you the Minnesota Humanities Center for the 2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants for our project on Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project.We would not be able to pull this project through without the support from this amazing grant. Thank you, MN Humanities Center and staff. We're happy to report that the outcome of our project was a successful and a positive result for the Hmong community. Over the fiscal year 2022-2023, our part-time program director and volunteers worked tirelessly to conduct interview, collect stories and materials, and organize meetings and discussion sessions with community members/leaders and clans/elders about honoring and preserving the Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project. We finally accomplished our goal and put all collected materials into a book, published by the Hmong Educational Resources Publisher. In honor and acknowledge of our hard work and dedications, as well as the contribution from MN Humanities Center and the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, we included and acknowledged this collaboration in the beginning of the book (page 1). See statement below: This book is made possible by collaborative effort of the Hmong 18 Council, Inc. of Minnesota, Hmong Educational Resources Publisher, and Minnesota Humanities Center on the Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project. Hmong 18 Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Hmong people in the state of Minnesota. Its mission is to bring positive changes in the Hmong community through racial and social justice, advocate for equity, enhance traditional values and practices, and improve the lives of individuals and families. This book project is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. Again, THANK YOU, Minnesota Humanities Center. This cultural and traditional custom preservation book is possible because of your support and dedication to our Hmong families and community. A copy of the book will be shipping to your office for your reference about our successful grant project on Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project.",,,N/A,18000,,"Elder Paul Xiong / President Elder Neng Her / Vice President Elder Sean Vang / Secretary Elder Charlie Chang) / Treasurer Treasurer: Elder Cheng Va Vue / Asst. Treasurer; Hmong 18 Council, Inc. 911 Maryland Avenue East, Ste F-1 Saint Paul, MN 55106 PRESIDENT: Paul (Kong Patchay) Xiong paulxiong@hmong18council.org (763) 438-5110 VICE PRESIDENT: Neng Her nengher@hmong18council.org (763) 898-0628 SECRETARY: Sean Vang seanvang@hmong18council.org (651) 352-8860 CO-SECRETARY Michael Cheng michaelcheng@hmong18council.org (651) 262-3085 TREASURER: Peter Pha peterpha@hmong18council.org (651) 219-2709 CO-TREASURER Cheng Va Vue chengvavue@hmong18council.org (763) 807-2245",,"Hmong 18 Council",,"Our new project, Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project, is to preserve the history, traditional, and changing lives of the Hmong Minnesotans.",,,2022-12-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Xiong,,,,,," (763) 438-5110"," paulxiong@hmong18council.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Lyon, Ramsey, Redwood, Washington, Anoka, Blue Earth, Hennepin, Lyon, Marshall, Ramsey, Redwood, Washington, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/honor-past-preserve-future-hmong-18-clans-custom-and-cultural-preservation-project,,,,
10031060,"Honoring the Dakota ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We hope our process and project has the following impact: - Increase representation of the Dakota community in Red Wing tracked by participation a population engaging and attending events and activities. - Increase community knowledge and understanding of the Dakota culture and Red Wing history shown by increased relations and efforts involving the communities. - Increase community relationships between Prairie Island Indian Community, Goodhue County and the City of Red Wing that will be evident with increased conversations and participation. - Increase the number of indigenous people in Red Wing who feel valued by the Red Wing Community shown by participation in leadership functions, community conversations, and being heard by all. - Decrease the effects of historical trauma - while this may be more difficult to track, the hope is that over time the PIIC gains comfort and trust and feels safe and protected, resulting in a more integrated population for all. - Increase mental well-being - evident by social engagement, inclusion, and community pride in all spaces. - Increase government and community organizations' engagement of the tribal community quickly tracked by more willingness to participate in conversations and accepted invitations to participate. Findings in a Western Washington University publication of Collaboration between Tribal and Non-Tribal Organizations: Sharing Expertise, Knowledge, and Cultural Resources regarding shared outcomes of collaborative projects showed the paramount importance of the post-project goals. We have determined these here: - Maintain ongoing documentation and share this information widely. - Develop comfort for tribal approval of any information planned for public dissemination. - Continue to gain institutional support for long-term and sustainable project outcomes. - Continue to maintain community goodwill and relationships after the project ceases. - Follow up regularly and engage in subsequent partnerships that build alliances over time. - Publicize impact and share successes with others.","The Honoring Dakota Project is a collaborative project of Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), Goodhue County Health and Human Services (GCHS), the City of Red Wing, Red Wing Arts, Goodhue County Child & Family Collaborative, Prairie Island Family Services and Thrive Unltd. It is a process of community conversations and events that provide education to discover our shared stories, bridge our communities, and create a space for healing. The project theme is Mitakuye Owasin Dakota interpretation meaning our shared home holds our shared stories. We are all related. And even if we don't always know what it means to be related, we know deep down we want to be in harmony with each other by being good relatives. Red Wing Arts (RWA) engaged Nicky Buck, PIIC member, as our engagement specialists. The program has been guided by her insight and connections. Nicky has mitigated Tribal Council for support at each step of the way. Through her love of her Dakota ways, this project is embracing the historical trauma and the connection to Dakota beliefs. The first engagement occurred at the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival where we hosted a tent with an 8' canvas asking the community to draw what it means to be a good neighbor in the context of the Honoring Dakota. Over 100 people, young and old participated and learned of the project. Numerous presentations to City Council, Tribal Council, Civic Groups and community groups have educated on this ground breaking initiative. A website and social media presence has been created to educate and inform of this projects work. Photographers have been engaged to document the programs and surveys and community collection of responses gathered. In January we hosted the first Community Engagement Session. This week grew from a vision of working with distinct populations around the concept of historical trauma to a week long of engagements. We hosted morning sessions of dialogue about what is the indigenous historical trauma. Sessions were with our PIIC Elders, the Red Wing Community and our High School Students. Within the High School we secured champions of this project from the RWPS Director of Teaching and Learning, the NASA and BSU advisors Prairie Island Liaison and the Dakota language teacher. The program in the school reached all Language Arts classes with the focus of the poem Give Away Songby Gwen Westerman, a Dakota woman and an MN Poet Laureate. Community Conversations was a key for this week's engagement. A community meal hosted on Prairie Island (at Treasure Island Casino) was attended by what most of us would have said was the most diverse audience experienced in Red Wing. City, County, School and Tribal Council officials were in attendance along with members of both the Red Wing and Prairie Island Communities. It was an opportunity to all sit in a space, hear the experiences, feel the trauma, and honor our Dakota relative's story. In the planning of our first engagement week, we realized that we needed an experiential and positive program. A Winter Carnival presented community members an opportunity to learn Dakota ways. Over 500 people attended the teachings of food sovereignty and ice fishing, experienced a traditional bark lodge (the first on Dakota lands in over 150 years) and story time around the fire in the tipis. Throughout the week-long session, our Indigenous Culture Bearers and Knowledge keepers were engaged to teach and share. Although visual representation of the Dakota people in downtown Red Wing was initially what was identified as the problem to solve, the project continues to expand to truly leverage the desire of both communities to heal. We have planned 3 additional engagement projects around the harvests (Spring, Summer & Fall). As more champions engage with us, the programming outcomes expand. Currently we have plans to host monthly Zoom sessions, a craft club and a book club. We remain flexible as the organization who holds the project and are willing to allow it to grow and grow. The project outcomes remain the same. Progress is being made towards all of them. This is a long road. The Honoring Dakota project is groundbreaking and leading the country in efforts to truly heal as a community with such a shared history.; 4:55 PM The Honoring Dakota Project -Mitakuye Owasin (meaning our shared home holds our shared stories. We are all related. And even if we don't always know what it means to be related, we know deep down we want to be in harmony with each other by being good relative) has truly been Dakota led. We as wasicu (white) people and organizations have stewarded and supported the direction of PIIC throughout this project. Quarterly Engagements scheduled around the seasons were programmed. Facilitated conversations were key. They provided an opportunity to all sit in a space, hear the experiences, feel the trauma, and honor our Dakota relative's story. Throughout the engagement sessions, our Indigenous Culture Bearers and Knowledge keepers were engaged and compensated to teach and share. Although visual representation of the Dakota people in downtown Red Wing was initially what was identified as the problem to solve, the project expanded to truly leverage the desire of both communities to heal. The vision and project grew. Involvement of the community grew - our schools, our Indigenous youth, other partners, funders and businesses. The April quarterly engagement centered around our Buffalo relative. It launched with a broad community education session which had an attendance of 300+, The Prairie Island Indian Community held a traditional Buffalo Ceremony and Harvest. The emphasis was to introduce the culture and traditions back to their community. Many youth learned for the first time of these traditions and skills. This was supported by Prairie Island Community members and other indigenous culture bearers. This series of engagements ended with the first ever publicly offered tours of the Buffalo farm. The experience allowed Red Wing community members to gain a new historic perspective before European settlement, where buffalo roamed and provided for their two legged relative. To continue with providing a new historic perspective, in May Prairie Island Land and Environment department presented Before the Europeans: Dakota Lands of Present Red WingThis presentation was also conducted in downtown Red Wing and hosted by Downtown Main Street Red Wing. This presentation provided the audience with a vision of the nature-related aspects of the Red Wing area; what it was like for those that came before the wave of European settlement. It explored these questions. What natural forces shaped this land? What did the landscape look like? What did it support, and what were the resources that made this land so valuable for the Dakota people that lived here for generations? Goodhue County Health and Human Services hosted a viewing of Dodging Bullets at the Sheldon Theater. This collection of remarkable stories, names Historical Trauma as the unique and insidious part of the genetic code that resilient Native American populations are still finding ways to dodge. Survey results indicated an increase in community members awareness of historic trauma of indigenous community members. Shortly after the viewing the community engaged in an online community conversation about what was presented in the documentary. The Buffalo centric quarterly engagement inspired the next engagement which was traditional brain tanning. Red Wing Shoe Company and SB Foot Tanning, prominent, long standing businesses in Red Wing were brought into the dialogue with the common thread being leather tanning. They provided financial support to bring this learning back to Praire Island. They also engage a number of their employees to learn alongside community members. This exchange has forged a new supportive relationship between Prairie Island and Red Wing Shoe Company who has since used their resources to commercially tan 7 buffalo hides which will be used for the teaching and creation of Pow Wow regalia We expect this relationship will continue and more projects will be supported. The July quarterly engagement centered around Tipi Teachings - This is Home.An indigenous art market was held in Central Park which included a performance from Thomas X, an indigenous HIp Hop artist and Austin Owen, a Prairie Island community member. Community members were led on an art walk viewing elementary students' art installation of over 800 mini canvas created as part of teaching about Mitakuye Owasin - We are all related during their art class period by project facilitators. The community participated in an art project, which involved painting a tipi in Bay Point Park, a place of great significance to our Dakota relatives. This tipi is now cared for and stored by the City of Red Wing and will be used in various community events. Once the tipi was painted the community was invited to Tipi Teachingsin Bay Point Park. Culture bearers shared about Dakota history and other culturally significant topics. All of the engagements formed the content and sentiment of the mural, which was painted on a City owned building in downtown Red Wing. The mural is a wopida to PIIC . A wopida is a sacred sharing of gratitude, a connecting with all beings, including the Great Spirit, through giving thanks. In this sharing our hearts naturally become filled with compassion, love, understanding, forgiveness, joy, happiness and oneness. There has been progress made to acknowledge, heal and provide the Dakota peoples rightful belonging in their homeland. We remain flexible as the organization who holds the project and are willing to allow it to grow and grow. This has been a beautiful project that has met the goals set forth. With a lot of relationship building and many community involvement sessions, our Indigenous relatives are beginning to feel welcome in their homelands. The project outcomes remain the same. Progress is being made towards all of them. This is a long road. The Honoring Dakota project is groundbreaking and leading the country in efforts to truly heal as a community with such a shared history. ",,,"Current funding : Blandin - 81,000 City of Red Wing - 15,000 Mayo Clinic - 4000 Rise Up Red Wing 13,000 City of Red Wing HRC - $1000 Prairie Island Indian Community - Inkind $5000 (Treasure Island rental) Goodhue County - $1000 Continued efforts to apply for grants and funding opportunities including individual giving.. City of Red Wing Racial Equity Planning Funds - Dakota Mural Project 1,000.00 Goodhue County Goodhue County / Honoring Dakota 1,000.00 City of Red Wing Mural to honor Dakota culture (public arts development project) 15,000.00 Goodhue County Health and Human Services Mental & Chemical Health Coalition -AARP Honoring Dakota 30,000.00 Blandin Red Wing Arts' management of the community project ""Honoring Dakota"" and the grant funds. 81,000.00 RiseUp Red Wing 5,000.00 T-Mobile Restricted grant to be used for funding Honoring Dakota project 50,300.00 Red Wing Area Fund Honoring Dakota Mural 30,000.00 S.B. Foot Tanning Prairie Island Brain Tanning 10,000.00 City of Red Wing Honoring Dakota Tipi Teaching Tipi Purchase 2,000.00 ",75900,,"Kirsten Ford, Past Chair Rachel McWithey, Chair Pam Horlitz, Secretary Jerry Olson, Treasurer Susan Forsythe, Governance Maggie Paynter, Governance Leah Buysse, Governance Jason Reding, Finance Lynn Brown, Finance Kris Toegel, Governance; Kirsten Ford, Rachel McWithey, Horlitz Secretary, Jerry Olson, Ian Scheerer, Kris Togel, Leah Buysse, Jason Reding, Lynn Brown ",,"Red Wing Arts",,"Red Wing Arts will facilitate a collaboration beginning the process of healing the historical trauma that divides the Dakota and Red Wing residents. Leaders of the Prairie Island Indian Community, Goodhue County and Red Wing Arts will use the power of the arts to host engagement and cultural education arts experiences that provide space for healing, improved mental health and connection. A mural designed by tribal members will be installed in downtown Red Wing will symbolize this initiative.",,,2022-11-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,TBD,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Washington, Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/honoring-dakota,,,,
10025176,"Hoops and Dreams and the Politics of Racial Resistance and Change in Minneapolis: Oral History",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,9533,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",19533,,"Kendall J. Powell, Steven A. Sviggum, Mary A. Davenport, James T. Farnsworth, Douglas A. Huebsch, Ruth E. Johnson, Mike O. Kenyanya, Janie S. Mayeron, David J, McMillan, Darrin M. Rosha, Bo Thao-Urabe, Kodi J. Verhalen",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Institute for Advanced Study)","Public College/University","To document in 10 oral history interviews the history of basketball in and around Minneapolis as a lens onto the issues and dynamics of race/racism, community engagement, politics, unrest, and social change in Minnesota and around the nation.",,"To document in 10 oral history interviews the history of basketball in and around Minneapolis as a lens onto the issues and dynamics of race/racism, community engagement, politics, unrest, and social change in Minnesota and around the nation.",2022-04-01,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Douglas,Hartmann,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Institute for Advanced Study)","450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street Southeast",Minneapolis,MN,55455,6126240835,hartm021@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hoops-and-dreams-and-politics-racial-resistance-and-change-minneapolis-oral-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17552,"Houses of Worship and Ethnicity in the Twin Cities Oral History",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Friends of the Immigration History Research Center",," This project requests funding to conduct and transcribe twelve oral history interviews focusing on the religious experience and interactions among immigrant groups in nine Twin Cities neighborhoods in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.  ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/houses-worship-and-ethnicity-twin-cities-oral-history,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031284,"Housing Justice Archival Exhibit Research",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Andrea M. Satter, Becca Seidel, Isuru Herath, Jennings Mergenthal, Jesse Phenow, Kate Driscoll Derickson, Meixi Ng, Michelle Filkins, Dr. Najaha A. Musse DO, Sangay Taythi, Sarah Degner Riveros, Selena Moon, Wilt Hodges, Anh Thu Pham, Lisa Janette",0.034313725,"East Side Freedom Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To research the history of housing inequality and activism in Minnesota in preparation for a future exhibit.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Saengmany,Ratsabout,"East Side Freedom Library","1105 Greenbrier St.","Saint Paul",MN,55106,6512074926,saengmany@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Mille Lacs, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/housing-justice-archival-exhibit-research,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10007345,"Houston County Courthouse and Jail: Construction Planning and Reuse Study",2017,76220,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",76220,,"Judy Storlie, Justin Zmyewski, Steve Schuldt, Teresa Walter, Dana Kjome",,"Houston County","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings and reuse study for the Houston County Courthouse and Jail, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2016-11-01,2018-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Theressa,Arrick-Kruger,"Houston County","304 South Marshall Street",Caledonia,MN,55921,507-725-5822,theressa.arrick-kruger@co.houston.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/houston-county-courthouse-and-jail-construction-planning-and-reuse-study,,,,0
10012533,"Houston County Historic Jail Construction Planning Study",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,1000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11000,,"Fred Arnold, Robert Burns, Eric Johnson, Jack Miller, Teresa Walter (Board Chair)"," ","Houston County","Local/Regional Government",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for the Houston County historic jail, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Theressa,Arrick-Kruger,"Houston County"," 304 South Marshall Street "," Caledonia "," MN ",55921,"(507) 725-5822"," theressa.arrick-kruger@co.houston.mn.us ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/houston-county-historic-jail-construction-planning-study,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28794,"Houston County Courthouse Historic Structure Report",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Commissioner Judy Storlie, Commissioner Justin Zmyewski, Commissioner Steve Schuldt, Commissioner Teresa Walter, Commissioner Dana Kjome",0.03,"Houston County","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified consultant to write a historic structure report for the Houston County Courthouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rick,Howden,"Houston County","304 South Marshall Street",Caledonia,MN,55921,507-725-5836,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/houston-county-courthouse-historic-structure-report,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031068,"Humanities Place-Making for a Thriving Community: The Parks-Lynn Community Archive and Reading Room",2023,67050,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Archiving: The Parks-Lynn project will direct archiving energy back toward community members, inviting small gatherings to share personal archives - photos, memories, stories - that tell multiple histories that connect Rondo through the generations. We will hold four afternoon open house sessions to collect photos and other artifacts, record memory stories, and share space that will pass our stories forward to the next generation. Each collection will be developed with portable story banners that provide an overview of the collection, and will be documented in a catalogue for visitors to view. During the process, materials will be displayed in the Parks-Lynn space for inspiration and enjoyment. To sustain this important work into the future, our request includes funding to add a half time Researcher to our team, to help with validating and document histories around information gathered from the community. - Hold 4 archive collection/storytelling sessions in the house - Engage at least 10 participants in sharing archival materials and stories - Engage a half-time Archiving Assistant to validate and document archives - Produce collections for each family/person/group whose archives were shared Intergenerational Inspiration: The Parks-Lynn project will use that model to create a series of Night at the Moviesevents in the house that will show video clips and share readings from migration stories that have been collected in Elder Story Circle Conversations over the past year. We plan to gather small groups for six events, with the featured Elder present for conversation on the times in which they lived. - Offer six Night at the Moviesevents to share videos of Elder Stories - Engage 6 featured Elders to tell their stories Community Listening/Learning Sessions: We will program a series of four listening/learning sessions, inviting all community members who want to participate. We want to learn what they like about having a community-based center for literary arts, what their concerns are, how they might see themselves participating, what they would like to see included, and whether they see themselves in a leadership role in sustaining long-term Humanities Place-Making for a Thriving Community. To create the full feeling of how Place-Making means your place,and not just some place,we envision these gatherings using the nature of the space: dining room teas, coffee and desserts in the living room, or gatherings on the front porch or around the backyard grill - always with a walk through the entire facility to see work in process. - Schedule 4 Listening/Learning Sessions, - Record data from all sessions - electronically and/or in writing - Work with GrayHall Consultants to develop effective evaluation - Provide results to IBI leadership, Project Leadership team, and MN Humanities Center. - Use results to plan next steps.","MN Humanities Center support for In Black Ink's vision to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood is enabling us to explore transformational ideas for the community. Our vision is centered around the Parks-Lynn House, a historically Black owned private home that was passed on to In Black Ink when the owners of over 60 years decided to lend the space to the creation of a community literary hub. The dream is to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood that will be a destination for sharing and collecting stories, archiving community-based family histories, encouraging writing and reading, and hosting gatherings to connect Rondo's Black history through the generations and into the future. We launched our project with two listening sessions with a focused group of close neighbors and long-time community residents. An overview of the proposed vision and idea was shared with invited guests, who also shared their own ideas and dreams. Both sessions occurred in March, with conversations facilitated by GrayHall LLP consultants. Altogether, sixteen people attended to listen, learn, and share their own visions. We learned that many of the older residents prefer to meet at their own homes to listen and offer feedback, thus a learning from these sessions includes plans to build in several individual house callsto sit with residents to share and explore the idea of the Parks-Lynn literary space and to hear some of their dreams. The response was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging! Participants were very eager to see a humanities presence in the community. Conversations revolved around ideas like: * Slowing gentrification by maintaining Black spaces (property ownership). * Celebrating the community's Black legacy and visions for a vibrant future. * Identifying organizations and projects the Parks-Lynn House could partner with to amplify recognition of Black legacies/stories, and a continuing Black arts future. * Examples of cities, such as in Georgia, Oakland, San Francisco, and other cities where Black spaces are created to address accessible arts and other resources, and create programing that is right in the immediate neighborhoods * The presence of such a hub in Rondo was thought to be a great way to foster Intergenerational work with students in the schools in the area that could connect and partner with the Parks-Lynn House to offer a variety of programing, and make rich community historical and current stories, experiences, and histories accessible. * Sustaining an intergenerational approach to teaching the next generation. A central vision for the Park-Lynn House is to create a living, interactive archive of histories of Black families and community members that will be accessible to the community as inspiration and learning. We already house three archives: * Writings and artifacts of Dr. Mahmoud El Kati, civil right leader and Macalester College professor emeritus * Duluth activist Henry Banks' collection related to the Duluth Lynching Memorial * And the boxes and trunks of family materials that came with the Park-Lynn House when In Black Ink assumed leadership for restoring and reclaiming this Rondo history asset. In the next two months, we will host two cohorts of several families who will learn of the importance of archiving through introductory workshops where each family will bring a collection of items to build their own family story. We have honed in on making this special process available for 8 families who, over the next two months, will share personal archives - photos, memorabilia, stories, collectibles - that tell multiple histories that connect Rondo generations. Stories will be captured on a vertical banner for each family, including a banner that will be created to document and share some of the archival gems from the Parks-Lynn family. We are so grateful for your belief in our vision, and your willingness to invest to help us explore this new future for humanities in the Rondo community!; MN Humanities Center support for In Black Ink's vision to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood enabled us to explore transformational ideas for the community. Our vision is centered around the Parks-Lynn House, a historically Black owned private home that was passed on to In Black Ink when the owners of over 60 years decided to lend the space to the creation of a community literary hub. The dream is to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood that will be a destination for sharing and collecting stories, archiving community-based family histories, encouraging writing and reading, and hosting gatherings to connect Rondo's Black history through the generations and into the future. We launched our project with two listening sessions with a focused group of close neighbors and long-time community residents. An overview of the proposed vision and idea was shared with invited guests, who also shared their own ideas and dreams. Both sessions occurred in March, with conversations facilitated by GrayHall LLP consultants. Altogether, sixteen people attended to listen, learn, and share their own visions. We learned that many of the older residents prefer to meet at their own homes to listen and offer feedback, thus a learning from these sessions includes plans to build in several individual house callsto sit with residents to share and explore the idea of the Parks-Lynn literary space and to hear some of their dreams. The response was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging! Participants were very eager to see a humanities presence in the community. Conversations revolved around ideas like: * Slowing gentrification by maintaining Black spaces (property ownership). * Celebrating the community's Black legacy and visions for a vibrant future. * Identifying organizations and projects the Parks-Lynn House could partner with to amplify recognition of Black legacies/stories, and a continuing Black arts future. * Examples of cities, such as in Georgia, Oakland, San Francisco, and other cities where Black spaces are created to address accessible arts and other resources, and create programing that is right in the immediate neighborhoods * The presence of such a hub in Rondo was thought to be a great way to foster Intergenerational work with students in the schools in the area that could connect and partner with the Parks-Lynn House to offer a variety of programing, and make rich community historical and current stories, experiences, and histories accessible. * Sustaining an intergenerational approach to teaching the next generation. * Writings and artifacts of Dr. Mahmoud El Kati, civil right leader and Macalester College professor emeritus * Duluth activist Henry Banks' collection related to the Duluth Lynching Memorial * And the boxes and trunks of family materials that came with the Park-Lynn House when In Black Ink assumed leadership for restoring and reclaiming this Rondo history asset. When we announced the opportunities to learn how to archive family histories, eleven families signed up for experiential learning and archive production sessions. We hosted four Black Family Archives sessions and a public celebration/presentation. In that process, we worked with families to learn how to catalogue and preserve their family photos and other artifacts, record memory stories, and share space that will pass their stories forward to the next generation. Participants shared stories, photos, and memories that tell multiple histories that connect Black Minnesota history through the generations. We created portable display banners that provide an overview of the collection for each family. It was especially exciting for families to see how all these boxes of papers, coffee stained photos and other memory pieces, when pulled together, were able to tell important parts of their family story and visually display their family legacy. To their surprise, several families were able to identify photos of their own relatives in other participant's displays... learning about links and connections and relationships among families they never knew existed! GrayHall Consultants attended our events and recorded the community's support for the Parks-Lynn House vision. They commented that maintaining the Parks-Lynn House can help slow gentrification, attract community partnerships, reflect Rondo community history, and help define and preserve these legacies as a part of an amazing Black humanities presence in our local communities. After this grant period, we hosted a public celebration that exhibited the archives families created, where participants invited their family and friends and were able to share their experience, the process, and dreams for the future of capturing and maintaining their family legacy through archiving. We've attached several sample archival banners with this report.",,,"n/a - We supplemented this project with $1,911.28 from our Saint Paul Foundation operating support award.",67050,,"Sheryl Harris Akil Foluke Tamahkha Usekba Metric Giles Shakita Thomas; Board of Directors: Kwasi Russell, Acting Board Chair, retired educator Akil Foluke, Treasurer, organic chemist, educator Sheryl Harris, Secretary, medical records administrator Tamehkha Usekhab, Member, retired postal buyer Metric Giles I, community organizer, urban farmer Advisors/Elders: Pamela Fletcher Bush, CEO of Saint Paul Almanac, English professor emerita, Saint Catherine's University Repa Mekha, President and CEO of Nexus Community Partners Atum Azzahir, CEO Cultural Wellness Center Mahmoud El-Kati, author, historian, Macalester College professor emeritus.",,"In Black Ink",,"This project will support new, community-focused programming that expands our current work, and explores community desire for a future gathering space magnetized around the humanities. We're calling our project The Park-Lynn Community Archive and Reading Room,Parks-Lynn for short.",,,2022-09-15,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/humanities-place-making-thriving-community-parks-lynn-community-archive-and-reading-room,,,,
17055,"HUMC National Register Nomination Preparation",2010,3500,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1000,,,,,,"Hamline United Methodist Church",," To hire a professional historian to complete research and documentation of the Hamline United Methodist Church building, in preparation for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. ",,"To hire a professional historian to complete research and documentation of the Hamline United Methodist Church building, in preparation for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places",2010-02-08,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mary,Bakeman,,"1178 County Road B W",Roseville,MN,55113,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/humc-national-register-nomination-preparation,,,,
10024976,"HVAC Assessment at the Landmark Center and Metro Square",2021,9200,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","The assessment was completed, and as expected, identified potential solutions to RCHS's environmental needs in these two collections spaces.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9200,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Martin Fallon, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the museum environment.",,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the museum environment.",2021-04-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hvac-assessment-landmark-center-and-metro-square,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10024977,"HVAC Evaluation",2021,9000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","We received the report that allows us to more toward a new HVAC system.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9000,,"Natalie Bosshar, Sandy Craighead, Idelle Erickson, Gary Gorman, John Guthmann, Barb Hermann, David Novy, Lrena Palm, Bonna Scherer, Jim Stevenson, Emily White,",,"North Star Scouting Memorabilia","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the museum environment.",,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the museum environment.",2021-04-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kurt,Leichtle,"North Star Scouting Memorabilia","2640 E Seventh Avenue","North St. Paul",MN,55109,6517482880,consultinghistoriankel@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hvac-evaluation-2,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
34053,"HVAC Evaluation for the Charles P. Noyes Cottage",2016,5000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",5000,,"Jenni Corbett, Rheanna Raymond, Kim Godfrey, Brady Ramsay, Eunice Cote, Jo Emerson, Shawn Mullaney, Dave Peterson, Michelle Vadnais",0.00,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to perform an assessment of the Charles P. Noyes Cottage's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hvac-evaluation-charles-p-noyes-cottage,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
34054,"HVAC Evaluation for the White Bear Lake Armory",2016,6000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",6000,,"Jenni Corbett, Rheanna Raymond, Kim Godfrey, Brady Ramsay, Eunice Cote, Jo Emerson, Shawn Mullaney, Dave Peterson, Michelle Vadnais",0.00,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to perform an assessment of White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the White Bear Lake Armory.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hvac-evaluation-white-bear-lake-armory,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17356,"Hydroelectric Dam Display",2011,1655,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Rapidan Heritage Society",," An interpretive exhibit was created with table displays using historically factual text and illustrative photographs and a short play was developed to tell the story of how the dam was built and its affect on the local people and economy. The exhibit counters negative impressions about the dam and provides little known information to the public. Research included files, papers and photographs from the BECHS, a local appeal in newspapers and on radio for personal accounts, Blue Earth county information and information from companies involved in the reconstruction of the dam in the 1980's. The exhibit and play were first presented at the Rapidan Dam Centennial event on August 14, 2010. The displays are now on exhibit at the Rapidan Depot and are available for use at other events and venues.        ",,"To research and produce a small traveling exhibit about the construction of the hydroelectric Rapidan Dam in 1910.",2010-07-30,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jane,Tarjeson,,"55186 190 Street",Mankato,MN,56001,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hydroelectric-dam-display,,,,
10031097,"IAM Cultural Identity Program",2022,60000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Completion of proposed projects success will evaluate using.. * Asian Indian community in Minnesota will increase their reach to larger audiences. * Larger Minnesota community will have a deeper appreciation of Asian-Indian culture and arts in Minnesota. This will help elevate Asian-Indians heritage and identity. * Asian Indians will have a deeper appreciation and understanding of other BIPOC communities * Increase cross-organizational involvement, collaboration and reach for future projects * Improve overall social impact by improving website and YouTube content, monitoring social media ranking improvements, newsletters subscriptions improvements, Website traffic improvements and reduction on bounce rates","Connect India - We were able to organize a Consular camp as part of Connect India initiative to bring Indian community together. All partner organizations came together for outreach and organizing. This benefitted all Minnesotans - we had Indian Consulate team from Chicago in Minneapolis for a day to offer various consular services like visa, passport, etc.https://conta.cc/3OgmbyZ Non-violence day - https://conta.cc/3VkpIQT https://conta.cc/3GCTucs Exhibit booths at Indiafest - https://conta.cc/3zNbrDx BAM - Durga Puja, which is central to the Fall Cultural Festival in Bengal, has been recognized by UNESCO andinscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. This list ismaintained in order to ensure better visibility of the intangible cultural heritage and awareness of its significance,and to encourage dialogue which respects cultural diversity. https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/durga-puja-inscribed-unesco-representative-list-intangible-cultural-heritage-humanity MMA - Onam is a harvest festival celebrated soon after the monsoon season in Kerala. Celebrating thehomecoming of the beloved King Mahabali, Onam is regarded as the most significant festival of Kerala. Observed duringthe Malayalam month of Chingam, Onam is a ten-day festival that is celebrated by every Keralite irrespective of caste andreligion with great enthusiasm. On Onam celebration day, we will have a sumptuous, luxurious Onasadya! (Keralavegetarian meal). Thereafter we have Kerala onam special performance, a special chendamelam (Kerala drum beat) fromOmakaram team and cultural performances from our community members. MATA - Bonalu- is a cultural festival celebrated in Telangana area in the month of ""July"" and ""August"". Bonam isnothing but a meal or feast to the mother goddess, and the food prepared and served to whole communitynot only from Telangana state but also for everyone. SILC - Activities- SILC planned & ran the Indiafest 2022 Activity booth where we showcased a variety of games and highlighted different aspects of Indian culture. Henna, Face Painting, Chess, Carrom, Minar Game. Hosted a treasure hunt that encouraged attendees to visit various cultural booths and learn more aboutIndia. This was a major success which helped increase people's awareness and appreciation for Indianculture & traditions GSMN - The Navaratri event is a cultural dance festival celebrated with colorful outfits, music, danceand food for nine nights. The festival brings many diverse groups and communities together toparticipate and celebrate our culture.; This report is since our interim report. This is for year 2023. Our main events were IndiaFest 2023 and Dhanyawad Volunteer Appreciation event 2023. Both these events reflect the 50th anniversary celebration, IndiaFest was attended by 20,000 people at the State Capitol Grounds. Metro Transit is a partner and provides 6000 rides so people from all over the Twin cities can attend this FREE event and learn about Indian arts, culture, traditions and heritage and of course some scrumptious food. We have 30 performances by hundreds of artists, both professional and amateurs. The MHC grant allows up to pay for some of those artists. IF is attended by many elected officials from both sides of the aisle and is a very enjoyable day full of fun and activities. It is the best way to Experience India in One day! It is a well publicized event. We are are interviewed in various TV channels and Newspapers. The artists get a lot of visibility through this event. Most local artists in MN have always performed in Indiafest over several years. distinguished by certain characteristics that make them unique and attractive: Celebration: festivals like IndiaFest are occasions of celebration, where people come together to enjoy, have fun and share experiences. Diversity: IndiaFest encompasses a wide range of activities and artistic expressions, ranging from music, dance, comedy and theatre to gastronomy and folk traditions. Participation: IndiaFest actively involves the community and participants through attendance, interaction and participation in various activities. Festive atmosphere: IF has a VERY festive and joyful atmosphere, where people can enjoy live music, visual performances and exciting activities. Cultural identity: IndiaFest and Dhayawad is rooted in the cultural identity of a community or region, and serve to preserve and promote its traditions and heritage. We were able to have our year-end Gratitude event Dhanyawaad where we bring in local artists/musicians. 250 people attended the event. This increases visibility for the artists and Indian Music and also increases IAM membership and brings new people into IAM and engages them to serve the community. The events spans all generations and provides tremendous joy to many through music and dance. This event was all over social media an the artists were well marketed. This has also resulted in new engagements for the artists. 2023 was IAM's 50th anniversary. The Dhanyawad event gave the Indian community and its artists visibility to the greater Minnesota art culture. ",,,"MSAB Grant from 2022 MRAC grant from 2022 Dr Dash Foundation Donation Memberships",57735,,"Suyash Jain Tanwi Prigge Meena Bharti Prinesh Patel Sayali Amarapurkar Srividya Guhan Vaidyanathan Rupali Gupta Sidhu Saladi Jayachandra Raju Swapna Haldar aka Sengupta Snehashish Ghosh Swati Agarwal Vineet Pandey Ojaswini Thodupunoori Shashi Palani Sunitha Pillai Shivangi Pandey; Tanwi Prigge President Meena Bharti Vice President Mangala Acharya Secretary Mukund Kulkarni Treasurer Sayali Amarapurkar Sunitha Pillai Shivangi Pandey Rupali Gupta Swapna Sengupta Priya Gupta Ram Rajagopalan Mihir Madhaparia Gira Vibhakar Sohini Sarkar Puja Gaur Manoj Voona Hasmukh Patel Shruti Joshi Ramala Hasanali Mish Sen",,"India Association of MN",,"The goal of this project is to provide opportunities for India Association of Minnesota (IAM) to empower Asian Indian community in Minnesota to build intercultural identity amplify Asian Indian arts, culture, and heritage for benefit of all Minnesotans provide education and outreach to all Minnesotans so as to increase the depth and breadth of understanding about cultural diversity and inclusion in Minnesota. ",,,2022-03-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Dakota, Dodge, Hennepin, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/iam-cultural-identity-program,,,,
17511,"IAM Oral History Project",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,18860,,,,,,"India Association of Minnesota",," This project is sixth in a series between the India Association of Minnesota and the Minnesota Historical Society. It was developed to convey the history of the Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM) in three ways: 1. The collection and transcription of seven interviews telling the oral history of IMSOM. 2. The digitization of thirty years of concert performance recordings by leading musiciains from India as well as local artists. 3. The collection, catalogizing and archiving of IMSOM documentation in the form of program notes, season brochures, official documents related to the organization, press releases, flyers, posters and a CD of the 25th Anniversary event. Access to high quality recorded material from musicians of India over a thirty-year period is now available to those interested in a brief but culturally important time of classical Indian music. ",,"To document in 7 interviews the history of subcontinental Indian music in Minnesota",2010-12-21,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Raj,Menon,,"PO Box 130158","St. Paul",MN,55113,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/iam-oral-history-project,,,,
10034128,"Ignite! Increasing fundraising capacity in order to empower youth voices and ignite real change",2024,31108,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Stephani Atkins (Board Chair), Kim Gualtieri (Treasurer), Dan Ajak, Cornelius Rish, LaTwanna Williams",,StoryArk,,"StoryArk will hire nonprofit management experts who have a history of working with BIPOC led cultural organizations to develop new systems and processes and train Executive Director, Board, and staff, in 1) grant seeking, writing, and reporting; 2) creating strong evaluation measures; 3) building capacity and fundraising ability.",,,2024-04-10,2025-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Meghan,Bridges,,,,,,"(763) 200-7360",mbridges@storyark.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ignite-increasing-fundraising-capacity-order-empower-youth-voices-and-ignite-real-change,,,,
10034112,"Images of Africa (film series)",2024,154000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Paola Nu?ez Obetz (Chair), Jim Gerlich (Treasurer), Robert Silberman (Secretary), Melodie Bahan, Dianne Brennan, Fransis Ecclesiaste, Jacob Frey, Lili Hall, Zach McMillan, Abdi Mohamed, Kelly Palmer, Christopher Schout, Susan Smoluchowski, Roma Calatayud Stocks, Marcello Valdes",,"Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul",,"This project is for a new film initiative, ""Images of Africa,"", that will regularly feature films from African regions, particularly those with the most significant representation in Minnesota. Images of Africa will put a spotlight on the African experience, storytelling, and contributions of a range of artists, most especially filmmakers, from African communities. This series will be showcased at The Main Cinema in Minneapolis, MSP Film's home venue, as well as other Twin Cities locations, including the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis.",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Smolouchowski,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/images-africa-film-series,,,,
17589,"ImageData Microfilm Scanner Purchase",2012,6999,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Nicollet County Historical Society",," To provide greater accessibility to, and use of, the NCHS microfilm research collection. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/imagedata-microfilm-scanner-purchase,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17718,"Immigrant and Ethnic Farming Traditions in Frogtown",2012,5500,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,5500,,,,"District 7 Planning Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 10 interviews the history of the immigrant gardening in Saint Paul",,,2012-03-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ryan,McLaughlin,"District 7 Planning Council",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/immigrant-and-ethnic-farming-traditions-frogtown,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10003504,"Imperiled Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Research and Breeding Program",2015,245000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05j2","$380,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Minnesota Zoological Garden and $245,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to prevent the extirpation and possible extinction of imperiled native Minnesota butterfly species through breeding, genetics and mortality research, inventory, monitoring, and public education. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,245000,,,3.09,"MN DNR","State Government","With only 1% of Minnesota’s native prairie remaining, many prairie plant and animal species have dramatically declined. Of the 12 butterfly species native to Minnesota prairies, two species, the Poweshiek skipperling and the Dakota skipper, have already largely disappeared from the state and are proposed for listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act despite being historically among the most common prairie butterflies and having their historic ranges concentrated in Minnesota. The Minnesota Zoo and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are using this appropriation to conduct efforts aimed at preventing the extirpation and possible extinction of these butterfly species in Minnesota. Efforts will include expansion of both a butterfly research and conservation breeding program and ongoing butterfly survey and monitoring programs. Because of the ecological role of butterflies as pollinators and a food source for wildlife, analysis should also reveal important information about the greater prairie ecosystem and guide actions to be taken to protect it.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05j2.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Dana,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 32","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5086",robert.dana@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, McLeod, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Pipestone, Polk, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Traverse, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/imperiled-prairie-butterfly-conservation-research-and-breeding-program-2,,,,
10025149,"Implementing the Links, Inc.'s 50th Anniversary Exhibition",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,3350,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13350,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, James Miller, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",0.02,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit on the 50th anniversary of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Chapter of the Links, Inc., an African American women's organization.",,"To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit on the 50th anniversary of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Chapter of the Links, Inc., an African American women's organization.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementing-links-incs-50th-anniversary-exhibition,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031436,"Implementing Innovative Techniques to Manage Low-Density Invasive Carp",2025,634000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 06c","$634,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to implement new and innovative methods and to enhance ongoing efforts to detect, monitor, and remove invasive carp and to evaluate watershed boundaries for potential breaches to avoid invasive carp establishment in Minnesota.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,5.7,"MN DNR","State Government","This project will enhance the current program, integrating new invasive carp control and detection methods to monitor and remove invasive carp to avoid establishment in Minnesota.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Nerbonne,"MN DNR","1200 Warner Road","St. Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 259-5789",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implementing-innovative-techniques-manage-low-density-invasive-carp,,,,
33979,"Implement an Institution-Wide Environmental Monitoring Program",2016,4931,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",4931,,"Julie Brady, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Jo Driscoll, Mari Oynagi Eggum, Tom Fabel, Martin Fallon, William Frels, John Guthmann, Richard Heydinger, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Jonathon Morgan, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, Jim Stolpestad, Ralph Thrane, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",0.00,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To monitor, assess, and make necessary changes to environmental controls at the museum sites.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/implement-institution-wide-environmental-monitoring-program,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031383,"Improving Aquatic Plant Knowledge for Healthy Waters",2025,198000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$198,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to collect foundational data on Minnesota's native aquatic plant biodiversity through new and enhanced lake surveys and to disseminate results to state resource managers, scientists, and the public.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.6,"MN DNR","State Government","Enhance knowledge of Minnesota's native aquatic plant biodiversity, the backbone of healthy aquatic systems, by delivering data products that support conservation, protection and management for decision-makers and scientists.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Holly,Bernardo,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5048",holly.bernardo@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Big Stone, Carver, Cass, Itasca, Nicollet, Sibley",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-aquatic-plant-knowledge-healthy-waters,,,,
33207,"Improving Community Forests Through Citizen Engagement",2016,800000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 08h","$800,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to design and pilot a program, including grants to communities, to mobilize citizen volunteers to protect, improve, and maintain local forests in communities around the state. Participation is open to any municipality in the state and participating municipalities will be selected through a competitive proposal process that will include representation from both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas of the state. Trees planted using this appropriation must be species that are native to Minnesota. A participating municipality must provide a match of not less than 25 percent, up to half of which may be in the form of in-kind support. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_08h.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Valerie,McClannahan,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5283",valerie.mcclannahan@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Olmsted, Ramsey, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-community-forests-through-citizen-engagement,,,,
10004518,"Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers",2017,1500000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$1,500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to complete the update and enhancement of wetland inventory maps for counties in central and northwestern Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03e.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5164",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increasing-diversity-environmental-careers-0,,,,
10034134,"Increasing Urban Roots Fundraising Capabilities to Sustain the Growth of our Youth Internship Programming",2024,67000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Leif Masrud (President), Daniel Yang (Vice President), Dan King (Treasurer), Amy Thomas (Secretary), Tim Dykstal, Stephanie Harr, Angie Becker Kudelka, Sri Siddabathuni, Zak Buell, Jamie Gehan, Melissa Prenevost",,"Urban Roots MN",,"Urban Roots will 1) hire a consultant to build the fundraising knowledge and capabilities of Urban Root's staff and leadership; 2) strategize for individual and major donor cultivation; 3) build capacity for increasing revenue stream, compile research on donors to guide skill-building and engagement",,,2024-04-09,2025-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Hayley,Ball,,,,,,"(651) 228-7073",hayleyball@urbanrootsmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increasing-urban-roots-fundraising-capabilities-sustain-growth-our-youth-internship,,,,
10007143,"Install UV Blocking Film on Gibbs Farm Building Windows",2018,7427,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The short-term measurable outcomes were achieved. RCHS hired a window film company to install 3M Prestige 70 film on all Gibbs Farm buildings that house collections. Collections will be protected from light damage mitigated by the film. RCHS will continue to protect its collections from environmental light damage. RCHS will continue to monitor light levels in the Gibbs Farm buildings, as it does in all locations where collections are found.",,426,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",7853,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Tom Fabel, Martin Fallon, John Guthmann, Susan Handley, Richard Heydinger, Ken Johnson, Janine Joseph, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Robert Mairs, Jeffry Martin, Kevin McDonough, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Jonathan Morgan, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, George Stephenson, Roxanne Sands, James Stolpestad, Chris Taylor, Jerry Woelfel",0.01,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve lighting conditions in the museum by installing UV window film.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/install-uv-blocking-film-gibbs-farm-building-windows,,,,0
10012271,"Installation of Window Film to Protect Cultural Items on the White Earth Reservation for Generations to Come",2018,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The Madico UV Guard Window Film that was installed filters out 99% of the UV light (in the range of 300 to 385 nanometers) while still allowing visible light into the space. Short Term Expected Measurable Impact: The short term expected impact is that cultural items will immediately be available for display and view by the community members. (Achieved). Short Term Progress Indicator: A short term indicator that we will have been successful will be that we will be able to monitor an increase in the number of individuals coming to these locations to view the cultural items. (Achieved). Intermediate Term Expected Measurable Outcome: An intermediate expected impact will be that community members who do come to view these items (after the UV window film is installed) will be more comfortable in the viewing space due to the temperature controlling benefits of the UV window film. (In Progress). One thing that did happen was that when community members realized we were taking steps to protect the items with UV film several members of the community approached with the offers to display items made/held by members of their family. This was new as the current THPO had not been approached previously with such offers. Intermediate Progress Indicator: Those individuals who come to the space to view cultural items will indicate that they stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer when in these display areas. (Still in-progress as we are still securing funds to treat windows to the outside directly). Long Term Expected Measurable Outcome/Impact: Long term expected impacts will be that these irreplaceable cultural items will be better protected and available for generations to come due to the protection they will receive from the UV window film. In addition, Solar Energy Control indicated to the THPO that the savings from heating and cooling these display areas will be reduced due to the benefits of the UV window film and that within 5-7 years, the window film will have paid for itself with the savings from heating and cooling that will have accumulated. (In-progress as display cases are protected but we are still in the process of securing the funding to treat the windows directly which would lower heating/cooling costs) Long Term Progress Indicator: Long term indicators will be that the items will be better protected, and that any visible fading and damage will have slowed in progression. In addition, we should be able to monitor that costs for heating and cooling have in fact, dropped. (In progress)",,9949,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",19949,,"Chairman:Terrence Tibbetts Secretary / Treasurer: Tara Mason District 1 Representative: Steven Clark District 2 Representative: Kathy Goodwin District 3 Representative: Eugene Tibbetts",0.12,"White Earth Reservation (Tribal Council)","Tribal Government ",,,"To improve lighting conditions in the museum by installing UV window film.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jaime,Arsenault,"White Earth Reservation (Tribal Council)"," PO Box 418 "," White Earth "," MN ",56591-0418,"(413) 522-2345"," jaime.arsenault@whiteearth-nsn.gov ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Clearwater, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/installation-window-film-protect-cultural-items-white-earth-reservation-generations-come,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
3394,"Intensified Tile Drainage Evaluation",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$300,000 is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix watershed research station to conduct a comparative assessment of hydrologic changes in watersheds with and without intensive tile drainage to determine the effects of climate and tile drainage on river erosion. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,15000,,,,,,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Overall Project Outcome and Results Agricultural rivers throughout Minnesota are impaired by excess sediment, a significant portion of which comes from non-field, near-channel sources, suggesting that rivers have become more erosive over time. In the upper Mississippi basin, crop conversions have lead to an intensification of artificial drainage, which is now a critical component of modern agriculture. Coincident with the expansion of drainage networks were increases in annual rainfall. To disentangle the effects of climate and land-use we compared changes in flow, runoff ratio, precipitation, crop conversions, and extent of drained depressional areas in 21 watersheds over the past 70 years. Major finding from this study are:Flow and runoff ratio have increased by than more 50% in about half of the watersheds.Increases in rainfall generally account for less than half of the increases in flow.The largest increases in flow are correlated to the largest conversions to soybeans and extent of artificial drainage.Using a water budget, calibrated to the first 35 years of record, we calculate that artificial drainage accounts for the majority of the statistically significant increases in flow.Artificial drainage of depressional areas reduces water residence time on the landscape, consequently; a significant portion of annual rainfall that was once returned to the atmosphere via evapo-transpiration, is now routed to the rivers.Loss of depressional areas and wetlands are strongly correlated to increases in excess flow in the 21 watersheds, thus supporting the proposed linkage between facilitated drainage of depressional areas and increases in river flow.Rivers with increased river flow have experienced channel widening of 10-40%.Climate, crop conversion and artificial drainage have combined to create more erosive rivers, with drainage as the largest driver of this change.Project Results Use and Dissemination Results of this study have been submitted for publication to the journal Hydrological Processes and have been accepted pending final review. Summaries and findings and implications of this study have been presented at more than 30 technical meetings in Minnesota and nationally. Many of these presentations have been in conjunction with local watershed groups, and have an audience of County Commissioners, farmers, SWCD staff, and agricultural consultants. These meetings have been highly successful at delivering the findings of this study to people who are directly involved in watershed management but are less likely to attend scientific meetings or read scientific journals.",,"Final Report",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Shawn,Schottler,"Science Museum of Minnesota","16910 152nd St N","Marine on St. Croix",MN,55047,"651-433-5953 x1",schottler@smm.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Research","Science Museum of Minnesota",,"Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/intensified-tile-drainage-evaluation,,,,
10007355,"Interpretive Panels for Rondo Plaza: Planning",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Ronald C. Buford, Serena Butts, Jackie Cooper, Gerald Ransom, Marvin Scroggins, Floyd Smaller, Marvin Roger Anderson",,"Rondo Avenue, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, in preparation for future exhibit panels.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marvin,Anderson,"Rondo Avenue, Inc.","1360 University Avenue W","Saint Paul",MN,55104,651-402-0095,mranderson989@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-panels-rondo-plaza-planning,,,,0
10007356,"Interpretive Planning: Content Research for Development of a History Center at Mitchell Hamline School of Law",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","This project really helped to center the attention of committee members, several of whom have been key players in the history of our institution for over 40 years, on what our institutional mission, accomplishments, and reach has been. Because of it, we not only have a basic historical outline of key milestones in our development, but also a list of themes to pursue for the overall museum and history. This was very helpful in the development of our temporary history center web page and first temporary exhibit being planned for late fall that will announce the upcoming History Center when we are finished with our interpretive plans.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Gregory L. Buck, Christine Chalstrom; Jeanne M. Forneris, Donovan W. Frank, Karen Park Galivan, Nicole James Gilchrist; Lisa A. Gray, Clifford M. Greene, Sara Grewing; Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks, Mark A. Hallberg, Linda N. Hanson, Frank V. Harris, Jean Holloway, James J. Hoolihan, Charles H. Johnson, Christine Kucera Kalla, Steven J. Kirsch, Jennifer Lauermann, Martin R. Lueck, Richard L. Mack, Eric J. Magnuson, Helen M. Meyer, Ruth A. Mickelsen, Fayneese Miller, Daniel P. O'Keefe, Steven E. Rau, Denise D. Reilly, Susan C. Rhode, Ellen G. Sampson, Lenor A. Scheffler, David M. Sparby, Becky R. Thorson, Wendy K. Watson",,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law","Private College/University","To hire a qualified consultant to write an interpretive plan for Mitchell Hamline School of Law.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marie,Failinger,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law","875 Summit Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-695-7658,marie.failinger@mitchellhamline.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-planning-content-research-development-history-center-mitchell-hamline-school,,,,0
18054,"Interpretive Program about Louise, Hattie and Edith Mayo",2010,24000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (d), History Partnerships","(d) History Partnerships. $1,250,000 in 2010 and $2,750,000 in 2011 are for partnerships between and with the Minnesota Historical Society and partnering organizations to enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.",,,,,,,,,,,,"Partner Organizations: It's About Time Theater, The History Center of Olmsted County.While many publications exist on the history of the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Brothers, little research has been done on the mother and wives of the Mayo family. Louise, Hattie and Edith Mayo had a significant influence, not only on the Mayo Clinic, but on the history of Rochester. Through this partnership, the It's About Time Theater will collaborate with the Olmsted County Historical Society to research and develop a historical play to tell this story. The resulting stage production, ""Beyond the Gloves,"" will reach audiences through live performances in 2011 and also through digital recordings that can be replayed. The research generated through this project will be available to future generations as a starting point for inquiry about these influential women.",,"Partner Organizations: It's About Time Theater, The History Center of Olmsted County While many publications exist on the history of the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Brothers, little research has been done on the mother and wives of the Mayo family. Louise, Hattie and Edith Mayo had a significant influence, not only on the Mayo Clinic, but on the history of Rochester. Through this partnership, the It's About Time Theater will collaborate with the Olmsted County Historical Society to research and develop a historical play to tell this story. The resulting stage production, ""Beyond the Gloves,"" will reach audiences through live performances in 2011 and also through digital recordings that can be replayed. The research generated through this project will be available to future generations as a starting point for inquiry about these influential women.",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-program-about-louise-hattie-and-edith-mayo,,,,
18054,"Interpretive Program about Louise, Hattie and Edith Mayo",2011,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Partner Organizations: It's About Time Theater, The History Center of Olmsted County.While many publications exist on the history of the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Brothers, little research has been done on the mother and wives of the Mayo family. Louise, Hattie and Edith Mayo had a significant influence, not only on the Mayo Clinic, but on the history of Rochester. Through this partnership, the It's About Time Theater will collaborate with the Olmsted County Historical Society to research and develop a historical play to tell this story. The resulting stage production, ""Beyond the Gloves,"" will reach audiences through live performances in 2011 and also through digital recordings that can be replayed. The research generated through this project will be available to future generations as a starting point for inquiry about these influential women.",,"Partner Organizations: It's About Time Theater, The History Center of Olmsted County While many publications exist on the history of the Mayo Clinic and the Mayo Brothers, little research has been done on the mother and wives of the Mayo family. Louise, Hattie and Edith Mayo had a significant influence, not only on the Mayo Clinic, but on the history of Rochester. Through this partnership, the It's About Time Theater will collaborate with the Olmsted County Historical Society to research and develop a historical play to tell this story. The resulting stage production, ""Beyond the Gloves,"" will reach audiences through live performances in 2011 and also through digital recordings that can be replayed. The research generated through this project will be available to future generations as a starting point for inquiry about these influential women.",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-program-about-louise-hattie-and-edith-mayo,,,,
17548,"Interpretive Plan",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum",," To prepare a comprehensive interpretive plan for better public access to the history of model railroading. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-plan,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031173,"Interpretive Signage for the George Stoppel Farmstead",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,10900,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",20900,,"Paul Scanlon (president), Mark Warner (vice-president), Christine Rule, Kyle Benish, Linda Willihnganz, David Senjem, Jordan Cepress, Ben King, Jean Marvin, Kerry Olsen, Dan Penz, Josefina Pozas, Jim Suk, Samuel Wick.",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To design historical markers for the George Stoppel Farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2024-07-01,2025-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,5072829447,archivist@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-signage-george-stoppel-farmstead,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17414,"Interpretive Plan for E. St. Julien Cox House",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2035,,,,,,"Nicollet County Historical Society",," The Society worked with Nancy O'Brien Wagner from Bluestem Heritage group to develop a new interpretive plan for the Eugene St. Julien Cox House's exhibits and programs. The National Association of Interpretation's recommendations were used as the framework for the new plan for this home that is listed in National Register of Historic Places. The focus of the interpretive plan was shifted from the decorative late-19th century furnishings of the home and Eugene's personal history to the daily life of his wife, Mariah and daughters, Lillian and Irene. The world of Victorian women during the period of 1890-1898 will be interpreted for the public. ",,"To hire professional historians to develop and implement an interpretive plan for the E. St. Julien Cox House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2010-10-11,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ben,Leonard,,"1851 North Minnesota Avenue","St. Peter",MN,56082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interpretive-plan-e-st-julien-cox-house,,,,
10034018,Interwoven,2024,321964,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Nicole Cameli (Chair), Komal Bansal, Jazmine Darden, Carolina Dufault, Charmaine Harris, Katy Kolbeck, Julianne Laue (Secretary), John Lee, Hawley Mathieson, Louise Miltich (Treasurer), Gene Sieve (Vice Chair), Rob Sleezer, Megan Tuetken, Rachel Walker","0.05 FTE, 0.12 FTE","The Works Museum",,"The Works Museum will design, fabricate, and install a new exhibit with partners from Minnesota's East African, Hmong, and Latinx communities that forwards elementary education goals and celebrates Minnesota's rich cultural diversity.",,,2024-02-26,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marissa,Woodruff,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interwoven,,,,
10031378,"Investigating Life History Characteristics of Minnesota Elk",2025,933000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03h","$933,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to assess Minnesota elk herd health and genetic diversity, movements, survival, and causes of mortality and to develop a noninvasive, safer, and more accurate method to estimate population size. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,14.7,"MN DNR","State Government","We will assess movements, survival, and causes of mortality of Minnesota elk while developing a non-invasive, safer method to estimate population size. This information is important for long-term management efforts.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Eric,Michel,"MN DNR","35365 800th Avenue",Madelia,MN,56062,"(507) 621-8918",eric.michel@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/investigating-life-history-characteristics-minnesota-elk,,,,
10013374,"Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project",2021,14005,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","- A group of at least eight youth and young adults train with dance instructor and musician Hisham Alshallal - IARP, artists, and Dance Troupe work together to celebrate Iraqi culture and build a positive relationship - Iraqi Minnesotans engage in dance music they identify with, uplifts their culture, and allows the next generation to actively participate in and preserve their culture. - Provide career furthering opportunities for Iraqi Minnesotan artists - Minnesotan general public engages with Iraqi dance and music that broadens their understanding of and appreciation for Iraqi culture and art.   Effectiveness and progress toward project outcomes will be determined through artist, participant, and audience survey and interview results. Audience members will be asked to fill out audience surveys for the exhibition that will include questions around community engagement activities designed by an outside evaluation consultant. The surveys will contain both evaluative and demographic questions. IARP project coordinator will record attendance numbers. Performance will be photo-documented. Local media attention will be recorded. After the performance is complete, we will conduct an evaluation session with the artists and dancers. We will review summaries of data and feedback, discuss the project’s successes and challenges, assess community engagement, and formulate recommendations for ongoing performances, trainings, and the future of the group, etc. Outside evaluation consultant Tricia Heuring, curator and director of Public Functionary will design the evaluation materials. She has an MA in Arts and Cultural Management from St. Mary’s University, where she studied program evaluation. She has worked as the outside evaluator on Iraqi Voices for the past four years and has built the repertoire needed to successfully interview Iraqi Voices participants and is familiar with IARP team and mission. Tricia will analyze the results and compile the evaluation data and the group’s conclusions into a final report that our board will review. We have a strong track record of implementing evaluation results into current and future programming. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Dr. Azar Maluki, Hiba Qader Al Hasnawi, Kathleen Adam, Sally Othman, Rev. David Smith, Shaymaa Hassan, Ahmed Al-Sheikhli, Adil Al-Najji",,"Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","IARP is proposing to form a traditional Iraqi dance troupe to study and perform traditional dances from different regions across Iraq and to perform for the general public of Minnesota. Iraqi Minnesotan youth and young adults will be trained by transitional dance instructor and musician Hisham Shallal. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,"Belt Saem Eldahr","Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project",,,,,,jessy@reconciliationproject.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/iraqi-and-american-reconciliation-project," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10007360,"Irish Music and Musicians in the Twin Cities Community (1950-1990)",2017,7339,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",7339,,"CJAC Board Members are Cormac O'Se, Michael Gibbons, Teresa McCormick, Lisa Forrette and JoAnn Vano. CJAC Executive Director: Natalie O'Shea. CJAC Library Director: Brian Miller.",0.05,"Celtic Junction Arts Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 13 oral history interviews the history of Celtic Junction Arts Center. ",,"This project created sound recordings and transcriptions of 13 oral history interviews. In addition, over 300 photographs and other audio recordings documenting local history were also collected as a result of this project. Metadata for all items has been created and stored in the McKiernan Library and all items are in the process of being added to the McKiernan Library Collection where they will be preserved up to archival standards. Copies of interview audio and copies of the transcripts are being made publicly available within the McKiernan Library itself and digital copies of both audio and transcripts will be made available online through the digital collection on the library's website.  This oral history collection is the most comprehensive document of the development of the Twin Cities' unique and vibrant Irish music scene created to date. The excitement generated by this project demonstrates strong community support for documenting the development of the local scene. The current strength of Irish music locally and its continuing survival and growth in Ireland and around the world assures that there will be an audience for this collection for years to come. ",2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Miller,"Celtic Junction Arts Center","836 Prior Ave N.","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-245-3719,library@celticjunction.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/irish-music-and-musicians-twin-cities-community-1950-1990,,,,
10013399,"Itineraries and Project Development for the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway",2020,64000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org",,,11080,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",75080,,"Dan Tosel, Tori Hammerud, Jason Heinecke, Amber Molden, Andrew Schmidt",0.04,"City of Appleton","Local/Regional Government","The partners will develop three itineraries and explore additional opportunities to further develop local Heritage Tourism.",,"Partners: City of Appleton, Lower Sioux Agency Tribal Historic Preservation Office, Chippewa County Historical Society, Nicollet County Historical Society, Blue Earth County Historical Society, Renville County Historical Society The Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway (Byway) is a partnership formed from grass-roots efforts by the people and agencies working and living along the Minnesota River. It was designated in 1996 by the Minnesota State Scenic Byway Commission and in 2002 as a National Scenic Byway. The Byway Alliance has more than 45 members representing cities, counties, historical societies, tourism entities, DNR, MnDOT, tribal communities, and interested citizens along the Minnesota River's 287-mile stretch. The Byway plays a vital role in linking and promoting historical sites and stories to tell the Minnesota River Valley history through programs, a website, roadside signs, a calendar, brochures, and other marketing materials. This grant will strengthen the relationships between Byway partners, including relationships between county historical societies and the Upper Sioux Community Tribal Historic Preservation Office (USC THPO) and the Lower Sioux Indian Community Tribal Historic Preservation Office (LSIC THPO). Note, though the USC THPO did not sign on as a partner, they will provide input to review content. Also, many of the USC elders participate in the review process with the LSIC THPO. Byway Alliance members share a common desire to improve the quality and type of content available about the Dakota people's significance in the Minnesota River Valley, and they will ensure that Dakota voices are included in projects. The partners will collaborate to develop three itineraries and explore additional opportunities to create local Heritage Tourism. The Byway partners, including Dakota communities, will strengthen the collaborations and provide better public access to high-quality Minnesota history through united historic resources.",2020-07-01,2022-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Willie,Morales,"City of Appleton","323 W Schlieman Ave",Appleton,MN,56208,"(320) 289-1363",CityAdministrator@appletonmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Traverse, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/itineraries-and-project-development-minnesota-river-valley-national-scenic-byway,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007123,"Jackson Street Roundhouse Roof Repair: Construction Documents",2018,23000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",23000,,"George Bergh Andy Corchran Brandon Gatz Chilton Hagan (Sandy) Ryan Heath, Secretary Don Mason, At Large Larry Paulson Zach Perkl Noel Petit Arthur Pew, III Emeritus John Radimecky Chris Sears Andrew Tighe Jon Van Niewaal, Treasurer Phil Wellman, President",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for roof repair on the Jackson Street Roundhouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Erik,Johnson,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,651-228-0263,Erik@transportationmuseum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jackson-street-roundhouse-roof-repair-construction-documents,,,,0
33878,"Jackson County Newspaper Microfilming",2015,8006,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","The task was completed insuring the microfilmed papers will exist far into the future. This insures access to the historical data that exists on their pages. This is what we intended to do. We planned as carefully as we could, but we underestimated the total number of pages in the 30 years of newspapers. If we counted every page is the only way we could be more accurate. The owners of the papers were very happy with the condition the papers were returned and the binding was well done.",,252,"Available upon request. Contact",8258,,"Hennan Rost, Mark Titus, John Hay, Paula Bargfrede, Sherry Schoewe, Everett Tusa, Randy Winter, Ron Kenyon, Sedrick Borsgard, Gwen Fleace, Richard Erickson, Delia Emmerich, Rosemary Schultz",0.03,"Jackson County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To microfilm newspapers from Jackson, Pipestone, and Ramsey Counties to broaden public accessibility.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Kirchmeier,"Jackson County Historical Society","PO Box 238, 307 North Highway 86",Lakefield,MN,56150,507-662-5505,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Jackson, Pipestone, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jackson-county-newspaper-microfilming,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28539,"Jackson Street Roundhouse Historic Structure Report",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Our short term goal was to inform the board of the needs and priorities for preservation of the Jackson Street Roundhouse. This goal was achieved at the delivery of the report in April, and at a board meeting in May and another in June. Our intermediate goal was to that the board understands and commits to following recommendations of the Historic Structures Report, and to work to secure funding for preservation. This goal has been partially met: our board understands, agrees with, and has approved the priorities outlined in the report. It has also begun fundraising for the first task: fixing the roof, though no funds have yet been raised. Our long-term goal that the Jackson Street Roundhouse is preserved for future generations has not yet been met. Fundraising is underway, but significant additional obstacles has been uncovered: the building is not included in the historic district (as we had thought) and the previous director stepped down. The board is focusing on resolving those two issues, and will increase fundraising efforts once those issues have been resolved.",,,,,10000,,"Rich Hoppe, Chair; Dick Mullen, Vice chair; Greg Kryzer, Treasurer; George Bergh; Dann Dobson; Tom Falkofske; Eric Fortin; Eric Hopp; Paul Hugo; Don Mason; Robert Moen; Arthur Pew III; Mark Schreier; and Phil Wellman.",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a consultant to write a Historic Structure Report for the Jackson Street Roundhouse, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Hartje,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,651-228-0263,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jackson-street-roundhouse-historic-structure-report,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28520,"Jackson Street Roundhouse Interpretive Plan",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","We met our short term goal of creating the plan. We also met our mid-range goal to have the board vote to endorse the plan. We will need to implement the plan to reach our long-term goal.",,,,,10000,,"Rich Hoppe, Chair; Dick Mullen, Vice chair; Greg Kryzer, Treasurer; George Bergh; Dann Dobson; Tom Falkofske; Eric Fortin; Eric Hopp; Paul Hugo; Don Mason; Robert Moen; Arthur Pew III; Mark Schreier; and Phil Wellman.",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete an interpretive plan for the museum in order to make more effective use of limited resources to better serve the public.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,David,Hartje,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,651-228-0263,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jackson-street-roundhouse-interpretive-plan,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17502,"Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District NR Nomination",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2672,,,,,,"Saint Paul Historic Preservation Commission",," The St. Paul Historic Preservation Commission hired a qualified consultant to complete the local Historic Preservation Site Designation form for the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District. After commission review and a public hearing the proposed historic district was recommended for approval to the St. Paul City Council. The City Council adopted the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District as a Heritage Preservation Site along with the Preservation Program. The ordinance was adopted in July, 2011. Certification of the historic district to the National Register of Historic Places has been requested. ",,"To hire a qualified historian to prepare the nomination of the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places",2010-12-21,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Amy,Spong,,"1400 City Hall Annex","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jacob-schmidt-brewing-company-historic-district-nr-nomination,,,,
17700,"James J. Hill Reference Library: Main Entrance Stair Restoration",2012,36300,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,36300,,,,"James J. Hill Reference Library",Libraries,"To restore and abate water infiltration of the marble entrance stairs on the James J. Hill Reference Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tom,Triplett,"James J. Hill Reference Library",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/james-j-hill-reference-library-main-entrance-stair-restoration,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17241,"James J Hill Reference Library: Window Replacement",2011,88000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,96700,,,,,,"James J. Hill Reference Library",,"To repair and replace windows at the James J. Hill Reference Library, listed on the National Register.",,"To repair and replace windows at the James J. Hill Reference Library, listed on the National Register.",2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Anne,Rasmussen,,"80 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/james-j-hill-reference-library-window-replacement,,,,
10007110,"Jaques Collection Cataloging and Public Access",2018,89760,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",89760,,"David J. McMillan (chair), Kendall J. Powell, Thomas J. Anderson, Richard B. Beeson, Linda A. Cohen, Michael D. Hsu, Dean E. Johnson, Peggy E. Lucas, Abfdul M. Omari, Darrin M. Rosha, and Patricia S. Simmons, Steve A. Sviggum",1.28,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Bell Museum of Natural History)","Public College/University","To compile information on publicly-owned Jacques art and allow greater public access to these historic resources.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Don,Luce,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Bell Museum of Natural History)","450 McNamara Alumni Center (SPA), 200 Oak Street Southeast",Minneapolis,MN,55455,612-624-1342,lucex001@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Aitkin, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jaques-collection-cataloging-and-public-access,,,,0
10031412,"Jay C. Hormel Nature Center Supplemental Teaching Staff",2025,410000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05a","$410,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Austin to continue providing environmental education opportunities at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center for learners from outside the city of Austin.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,6,"City of Austin","Local/Regional Government","This project sustains momentum from the pilot project funded previously by the ENRTF for growing environmental education opportunities for learners from outside of Austin.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Reese,"City of Austin","PO Box 673",Austin,MN,55912,"(507) 437-7519",luke.reese@hormelnaturecenter.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jay-c-hormel-nature-center-supplemental-teaching-staff-0,,,,
10012378,"Jewish Community Action 1995 to Present: 25 Years of Jewish Minnesotans Organizing for Racial and Economic Justice",2019,9270," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,1700,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10970,,"David Bauer, Nancy Brown, Susan Cobin, Michelle Horovitz, Jeremy Kalin, Geri Katz, Ed Rapoport, Melissa Rudnick, Elana Schwartzman, Noa Shavit-Lonstein, Jacob Smith."," ","Jewish Community Action","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in oral history interviews the institutional history of Jewish Community Action.",2019-03-01,2020-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carin,Mrotz,"Jewish Community Action"," 2375 University Ave West, Suite 150 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55114,"(651) 632-2184"," carin@jewishcommunityaction.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jewish-community-action-1995-present-25-years-jewish-minnesotans-organizing-racial-and,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17564,"Jewish Identity & Legacy: A Cross-Generational Exploration",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Sholom Community Alliance",," To document in 6 intergenerational interviews the history of how Jewish migration to Minnesota is transmitted to succeeding generations. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jewish-identity-legacy-cross-generational-exploration,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10024969,"Jewish Voices for Organizing and Resistance: Manuscript",2021,9900,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,4500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",14400,,"Steve Fletcher Cindy Reich Dylan Fresco Ezra Golberstein (treasurer) Jeffrey Weiss Michelle Horovitz Jessica Scherer Sara Greenhalgh (secretary) David Brauer (president) Sara Schonwald Jon Grebner Diana Siegel-Garcia",,"Jewish Community Action","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of Jewish Community Action.",,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of Jewish Community Action.",2021-04-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Carin,Mrotz,"Jewish Community Action","2375 University Ave West, Suite 150","St. Paul",MN,55114,6516322184,carin@jewishcommunityaction.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jewish-voices-organizing-and-resistance-manuscript,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031327,"Jewish-Christian Cooperation Documentary",2023,8190,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","We have incorporated our research into a script that has been presented as a slideshow to our Community Advisory Board via zoom. The response was positive and helpful. We will continue to refine the script and visual content as we prepare for the video production phase. As people hear about the documentary project, they offer suggestions and even new resources. We achived the results through the efforts of our hired contractors and the dedication of our volunteers who are committed to the Highland Heritage Project and this documentary topic in particular. The topic is relevant, not only to our local Highland community, but it has implications given the contemporary national and international situation.",,14800,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",22990,,"Colleen Zuro-White, Jacqueline Mosio, Annice Gregerson, Judy Hildman, Susan Gangl",0.075980392,"Friends of Highland Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a script on the history of Jewish and Christian collaborations in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jackie,Mosio,"Friends of Highland Arts","2095 Pinehurst Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,6123963644,jbellmosio@aol.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jewish-christian-cooperation-documentary,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10013387,"Ka Joog",2020,43380,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Ka Joog and AADA propose to measure qualitative and quantitative outcomes for each goal as follows: Goal 1: Somali American youth build their knowledge of traditional Somali art forms and increase their capacity to use Somali arts as a communication tool Outcomes of Goal 1: 20-25 Somali American youth participate in monthly art clubs 100 Somali American youth use Somali art to present their ideas in a public forum 90% or more of youth participants self-report an increase in knowledge of Somali art after participating in workshops To assess whether these activities achieve their intended impact, AADA and Ka Joog will use post-art club surveys distributed to participating students and artists to help us determine how we can continuously improve our approach and instruction quality. Learning from art clubs will culminate in public presentations, implemented quarterly. At the conclusion of each presentation, we will request youth and participating artists to self-assess what they learned, how they have grown, and what support they would like Ka Joog and AADA to offer to deepen their learning and enhance their practical application of their new artistic skills.   Goal 2: Public presentations change community perceptions and increase dialogue within the Somali American community in the Twin Cities and Moorhead. Outcomes of Goal 2: At least 130 individuals attend public presentations (this indicator is the same for Goal 3) 70% of Somali American attendees indicate they have new knowledge or understanding after participating in the presentation To measure these outcomes, Ka Joog and AADA will distribute post-presentation surveys to each attendee and we will collect their feedback when guests exit the venue. After each presentation, our team will also facilitate conversations to allow attendees to share their impressions verbally. We will document this feedback as qualitative information to complement data collected through surveys.   Goal 3: Public presentations change intercommunity perceptions and increase dialogue between the Somali and non-Somali communities in the Twin Cities and Moorhead. Outcomes of Goal 3: At least 130 individuals attend public presentations 30% of public presentation attendees will identify as non-Somali At least 50% of non-Somali attendees report improved intercultural appreciation after participating in a public presentation Like Goal 2, Ka Joog and AADA will use post-presentation surveys to assess the outcomes of our presentations. We will measure positive changes in perceptions of the Somali American community by non-Somali attendees to determine if our program has positively impacted intercultural perceptions.   To further the impacts of goals 2 and 3, Ka Joog and AADA intend to document the public presentations and share them widely through our websites, YouTube channels, and social media platforms. When we complete our final project report, we will include any qualitative feedback collected through these channels and describe how this input influenced our work. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Ali Elmi, Hussein Mohamed, Guled Abdullahi, Aisha Muktar, Ibrahim Farah, Abdi Barkat",1,"Ka Joog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ka Joog and Afro American Development Association (AADA) will partner to create a platform for Somali American youth to learn traditional Somali artistic mediums and present their learning through public presentations that will ignite community conversations. Art clubs and public forums will be implemented in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Clay counties and will promote inter-generational dialogue on taboo topics within the Somali American and cross-cultural acceptance with non-Somali audiences. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohamed,Farah,"Ka Joog","1420 S. Washington Ave.",Minneapolis,MN,55454,651-795-1589,mfarah@kajoog.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Clay, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ka-joog," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031014,"Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Project",2023,49933,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","In this project, we track the number of sessions mounted. We track all project expenses to adhere to and compare with our original project budget. We tally the number of screens attending, and the number of participants attending, both in the group settings on-site at our collaborator venues, and individuals and families joining from their homes and care facilities. We want to find out: - How many people learn something about their cultural heritage and identity as a result of participating. - How many people learn something about the cultural heritage and identity of others as a result of participation. In addition, we want to find out if this project improves health and wellbeing measures. We are near completion of a 2-year Bader Philanthropies supported NE Wisconsin Community Connection Jam webcast project that is a collaboration with Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Fox Valley Memory Project and University of Wisconsin Whitewater evaluators. It is a 2-way interactive participatory Zoom-delivered arts and health/creative aging webcast. It is intended to evaluate the efficacy of the webcast, partnered with in-person sessions, to address social isolation among older adults. As with the Wisconsin project, we want to find out in this new project if participation results in: - Positive mood - Feelings of being valued by other people - Feelings of being connected with other people - Feelings that they moved their bodies enough - Feelings that they were able to express themselves - Feelings that they were able to forgot about their worries Our Minnesota webcast, upon which this proposed project will be modeled and is expanded, is called the Kairos Alive! Kairos Clubhouse?. It is an engaging and inspiring research-based 2-way TV showthat's a mix of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Soul Train, Science Friday and Live From Lincoln Center for all ages/abilities. (See example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOkOTpTLoLo) With high quality music, adapted dance and movement, stories, and arts/health research learning, it makes creative connections between isolated people; inspires enjoyment, while promoting intercultural understanding. It's for all-abilities older adults to participate with family and friends, and is a place and practice for community healing. People join webcasts in group settings via large screen TVs with webcams, or via home computers. To date, six research studies have been based on Kairos Alive!'s work. In Therese Wengler's Master's Thesis (St. Catherine University), The Importance of a Creative Arts Program for Senior Housing Residents,published in 2015 from her research on our Dancing Heart? program for elders, qualitative results revealed six main themes: 1. Novel and engaging group artistic experience provides opportunity to test and overcome limits 2. Feelings of trust, acceptance, and comfort within the group support self-expression 3. Transformative creative experience in expressing true self, trying new things, and imagining endless possibilities 4. The program was experienced as energizing and fun, generating a positive outlook on life 5. Music and dance fostered mutual knowledge, emotional connection to one's own heritage, and cultural understanding 6. The program resulted in increased social interactions and a stronger feeling of community Multiple studies have found that dance reduces social isolation: increasing the percentage of activities that Parkinson's patients participated in; the act of moving together to a shared rhythm has been proposed to promote increased feelings of community; dancing and singing promote release of endorphins which have been theorized to promote social bonding. My daughter and I had so much fun! Hoping to join again next week! - Dancing Heart? Live Webcast Participant I came a 70-year-old and left a 50-year-old! - Kairos Alive! program participant At the last Kairos [2-way webcast] session on TV one of our men participating who is deaf was unable to hear the music, but he was able to ?see' the music. After the session, I was thrilled to watch him dancing out of the room and down the hall. With music and dance, you don't have to understand a [verbal] language to participate. - Jennifer Rutschke, Assistant Executive Director at Ebenezer Park Apartments, Minneapolis, where 10 languages are spoken in her building.","As of March 9th, we've mounted nine 2-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with older adults and their associated intergenerational family and community members. This is a little over half way through our planned sequence of fifteen webcasts. The project has been going to plan, with slight variations. Our original plan was to start with 4 individual webcasts, one each with Centro, Walker West, Open Circle and the two DACs in Cass and Lake Counties. Then, we planned to bring this group together for the remaining 11 sessions, opening it up to include organizations statewide for the last 6 of the 15 total webcasts. We did both a webcast and an in-person session (2 different sessions) with Walker West's Amazing Grace Choir, and an individual webcast session with Northern Cass Cty DAC. We are working with Centro Wise Elders on a presentation to share with the larger group. To date, we have not been able to attract Open Circle to the webcast. However, our longtime collaborator Ecumen Prairie Lodge Senior Living in Brooklyn Center has joined the webcasts, and with whom we will have individual session. There will be formal sharing originally included in our project design that will happen toward the end of the series when Ecumen, Centro, Bemidji and Walker will share. Because we had numerous groups waiting for us to begin our webcast season in Jan, we decided to to include more outstate organizations earlier in the project and we are thrilled at the positive response (see testimonials below). Starting the statewide outreach right away at the beginning of the project gave us more time for the audience to grow while integrating our original core organizations (minus Open Circle). We're very excited that we are doing this! Audience has expanded quickly and dramatically among organizations who serve people with developmental disabilities statewide. We went from 32 people on 8 screens at project start to 136 people on 24 screens last week. We expect these numbers to grow. Participant organizations now are in Bemidji, Walker, Worthington, Brainerd, Aitkin, Northome, Two Harbors, Sebeka, Benson, Morris, Rochester, Winona, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Waite Park, and Apple Valley. More plan to join. It is thrilling to serve this large audience every week, and to see it grow from our outreach efforts! Sometimes older staff members resist web streaming and engaging with technology, but the younger staff members easily embrace it. We plan further outreach to Open Circle to encourage participation in the remaining part of the series. As you can see in the testimonials, we've been thrilled by the positive reception to our explorations and celebrations of cultural heritage and community identity. Kairos Teaching Artist Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti consistently brings his Chilean Spanish/Indigenous song and dance into our sessions as an inspiration and foil for discussion and participation. Vlad sings in Spanish and provides translations. His mother/son duo Ina-Yukka led a Chilean carnival celebration in the Clubhouse. Performance poet/spoken word artist Joe Davis will be on the webcast in March. He was recently featured on Cathy Wurzer's Minnesota Now radio show. His infectious and inclusive performances enfranchise and encourage both African-American communities and all of us. As planned, we expect to involve guest artist Kevin Washington in the remaining part of the series. Teaching Artists Maria Genn' and Parker Genn' lead movement and song participations, including 'chair dancing' and other adapted forms so everyone can participate no matter their age or ability. Musician/composer/arranger Thomas Johnson explores sources and performs music and song from popular, Broadway, blues, world, jazz, folk and classical traditions. In all shows, participants are encouraged to volunteer favorite music suggestions that are included on the spot or in later shows. Song and dance participations are framed within cultural meanings, with an invitation to intercultural understanding and celebration via the universality of psychology. Love is love. Lonesome is lonesome. Friend is friend. We value the culture of people with developmental disabilities, and attempt to recognize and serve this community with dignity and respect. And, we find ourselves inspired by their creative contributions to music, movement and group songwriting based in their personal lives and interests. As with all of our work, this is not just performance for a passive audience. The audience participants are introduced to dance moves and song lyrics that they can move and sing to WITH us. And, cultural and historical contexts for the dance and music are introduced that give dignity and respect to their sources, gently reference the historical pain of colliding cultures from which the dance and music arises, and invites all into the dance as beloved and respected creative collaborators seeking connection and meaning.; At of the end of our webcast season on June 15th, we had mounted the original grant-specified seventeen 2-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with older adults and their associated intergenerational family and community members. The original plan was to do 15, but we requested permission in our interim report to reallocate funds to support 2 additional webcasts. Then, we used additional Minnesota State Arts Board funding to bring the total webcasts to 25. The audience developed with the Humanities Council funding was included in these additional webcasts. The project went to plan, with slight variations. Our original plan was to start with 4 individual webcasts, one each with Centro, Walker West, Open Circle and the two DACs in Cass and Lake Counties. Then, we planned to bring this group together for the remaining 11 sessions, opening it up to include organizations statewide for the last 6 of the original planned 15 total webcasts. We did both a webcast and an in-person session (2 different sessions) with Walker West's Amazing Grace Choir, and an individual webcast session with Northern Cass Cty DAC. As described in our interim report, we were not been able to attract Open Circle to the webcast, as planned. However, our longtime collaborator Ecumen Prairie Lodge Senior Living in Brooklyn Center joined the group webcasts, plus we conducted an individual webcast session with them. Because we had numerous groups waiting for us to begin our webcast season in January, we decided to include more outstate organizations earlier in the project and we are thrilled at the positive response (see testimonials below). Starting the statewide outreach right away at the beginning of the project gave us more time for the audience to grow while integrating our original core organizations (minus Open Circle). We're very excited that we did this! Audience expanded dramatically among organizations who serve people with developmental disabilities statewide. We went from 32 people on 8 screens at project start to 175 people on 25 screens at our peak. Participant organizations were from Bemidji, Walker, Worthington, Brainerd, Aitkin, Northome, Two Harbors, Sebeka, Benson, Morris, Rochester, Winona, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Waite Park, Princeton, Preston, Rochester, Arlington, Wabasha, Ada, East Grand Forks, Walker, Two Harbors, Windom, Worthington, St. James, Willmar, Floodwood, Eden Prairie, Brooklyn Center, and Apple Valley. It was thrilling to serve this large audience every week, see it grow from our outreach efforts, and see how positively they responded to our intercultural content! Sometimes older staff members resisted web streaming and engaging with technology, but the younger staff members easily embraced it. As you can see in the testimonials, we've been thrilled by the positive reception to our explorations and celebrations of cultural heritage and community identity. Kairos Teaching Artist Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti consistently brought his Chilean Spanish/Indigenous song and dance into our sessions as an inspiration and foil for discussion and participation. Vlad sang in Spanish and provided translations. His mother/son duo Ina-Yukka led a Chilean carnival celebration in the Clubhouse. Performance poet/spoken word artist Joe Davis joined in March. He was recently featured on Cathy Wurzer's Minnesota Now radio show. His infectious and inclusive performances enfranchise and encourage both African-American communities and all of us. Ace jazz percussionist Kevin Washington, whose group headlines the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, joined us in early May. Teaching Artists Maria Genn' and Parker Genn' led movement and song participations, including 'chair dancing' and other adapted forms so everyone could participate no matter their age or ability. Musician/composer/arranger Thomas Johnson explored sources and performed music and song from popular, Broadway, blues, world, jazz, folk and classical traditions. In all shows, participants were encouraged to volunteer favorite music suggestions that were included on the spot or in later shows. Song and dance participations were framed within cultural meanings, with an invitation to intercultural understanding and celebration via the universality of psychology. Love is love. Lonesome is lonesome. Friend is friend. We value the culture of people with developmental disabilities, and attempted to recognize and serve this community with dignity and respect. And, we found ourselves inspired by their creative contributions to music, movement and group songwriting based in their personal lives and interests. As with all of our work, this was not just performance for a passive audience. The audience participants were introduced to dance moves and song lyrics that they could move and sing to WITH us. And, cultural and historical contexts for the dance and music were introduced that gave dignity and respect to their sources, gently referenced the historical pain of colliding cultures from which the dance and music arose, and invited all into the dance as beloved and respected creative collaborators seeking connection and meaning. Voluntary pre- and post-surveys were administered with participants to gather evaluation data.",,,"N/A - Additional funding from Minnesota State Arts Board, $636.52",49933,,"Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair) Leni de Mik, PhD Nicholas Chew Brenna Galvin Joan Semmer Melanie Broida Maria Genn'; Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair) Leni de Mik, PhD Nicholas Chew Brenna Galvin Joan Semmer Melanie Broida Maria Genn'",,"Kairos Alive!",,"The Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Project collaborates with Centro Tyrone Guzman, Augustana Open Circle, Walker West Music Academy and outstate Developmental Achievement Centers to explore and exchange joyful cultural meaning through music, dance, song and story via 2-way Zoom webcast. Project explores cultural heritage and identity expression, and how it relates to the universality of human experience, in an environment of creative safety and intercultural exchange.",,,2022-09-05,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elinor,Genn,,,,,," 612-483-1979"," elinor@kairosalive.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Nobles, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stearns, Swift, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona, Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wabasha, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kairos-alive-cultural-wisdom-immersion-and-sharing-project,,,,
10034059,"Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Expansion Project",2024,60932,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair), Maria Gena? (Director), Leni de Mik, PhD, Grace Ouyang, MD, Brenna Galvin, Attorney, Joan Semmer, Melanie Broida",,"Kairos Alive!",,"This project collaborates with 1) Minneapolis Hawthorne Neighborhood Council (multi-cultural/intergenerational); 2) Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC), Richfield (neuro-divergent young adults); 3) an established network of 20+ senior centers and organizations serving people with developmental disabilities statewide (multi-cultural and intergenerational), such as Centro Tyrone Guzman (Latinx), Ecumen Prairie Lodge, Brooklyn Park, Wabasha County Developmental Achievement Center, Wabasha, and Adult Day Services, Bemidji; 4) community collaborations in Bemidji and New Ulm serving LGBTQ2S+ youth and their families. It includes a series of sixteen two-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with people and their associated intergenerational family/community members.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elinor,Anderson-Gena,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Cottonwood, Hennepin, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stevens, Swift, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kairos-alive-cultural-wisdom-immersion-and-sharing-expansion-project,,,,
10012595,"Kalejdoskop: Spotlight on Polish Americans in Minnesota",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","As a result of this project, we will produce oral histories for the historic record that shine light on Polish-American Minnesotans? involvement in social movements at home and abroad, and explore the ways that social activism in an individual immigrant?s history informs and influences their life and involvement in Minnesota. Transcribed interviews will be hosted on a new webpage for public access, as well as submitted to the Immigrant Oral Histories Library at MNHS.",,1250,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11250,,"President: Katarzyna Litak M.D. (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation), Vice President/Treasurer: Pawel Mroz M.D. Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), Secretary: Barbara Szepietowska M.D.",0.12,"Polish American Medical Society of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"The Polish American Medical Society of Minnesota (Minnesota Polish Medical Society) conducted extensive oral histories with Polish-American Minnesotans who came to Minnesota as political refugees who had participated in the “Solidarnosc/Solidarity” movement in Poland in the 1980s. These interviews highlight Polish-American Minnesotans’ involvement in social movements at home and abroad and explores how social activism in an immigrant’s history informs and influences their life and involvement in the State of Minnesota.  Interviews were conducted mainly in Polish. The transcripts are available in both Polish and English, with copious annotations to explain the history of the Solidarity movement for those researchers who may not be as familiar with that time in Polish history. ",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katarzyna,Litak,"Polish American Medical Society of Minnesota"," PO Box 130940 "," Roseville "," MN ",55113,"(612) 636-1788",mnpolishamericandoctors@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kalejdoskop-spotlight-polish-americans-minnesota,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10031070,"Karen and Karenni history archive driven by Karen and Karenni youth. ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. A robust collection of primary source stories from Karen and Karenni elders in both Minnesota and the homeland. (Shooting for 75) 2. The creation of a youth centered learning program where participants are invited to connect with and explore their identity, history, heritage, and homeland at the intersection of their American context. 3. The development of a culturally relevant curriculum based on modalities of knowledge co-creation, storytelling circles, primary source panels and interviews. 4. Youth driven preserved learnings, interviews, and Karen and Karenni historical content that will be archived and organized on our website for all Minnesotans to access. We feel we can best explain the answer to this question in person and if possible would contend for that. ","Our project has been rolling out with the four outcomes in mind:Gather stories from Karen and Karenni elders in both Minnesota and our homelandUse these stories to build a youth centered, learning program where participants can connect with and explore their identity, history, heritage, and homeland.Learning through knowledge co-creation, storytelling circles, primary source panels and interviews, youth in this program will be empowered to drive the development of the first ever Karen and Karenni history archive.Preserve the learnings from this program to be archived and organized for all Minnesotans to access. A detailed and measurable plan was set by our team to make sure all outcomes are accomplished by June 30th. (See below) MILESTONESSeptember 2022 - January 2023 Focus on building the systems and planning for the archive Conduct listening and story circle sessions with youth and young adults in the communityGather initial stories, interviews and history about Karen and Karenni history, culture and heritage December 2022 - January 2023 will be spent in Thailand and Myanmar February 2023 - April 2023 Organize initial interviews and historical evidence into an online archive model Begin developing a pilot cohort of Karen and Karenni youth to engage with stories and interviews gathered This will include knowledge co-construction & story circle processes April 2023 - June 2023Offer opportunities for pilot cohort participants to research and participate in interviews to grow the development of the archive Gather feedback and make adjustments to launch a full year, cohort model youth program for the 2023/2024 school year This will give us a chance to grow and continue to develop the Karen and Karenni archive We are on track with our measured outcomes to date. If we accomplish the above four outcomes, we expect to see two measurable results by June 30th. The first result of this project will be the digital, online archive that consists of the interviews completed throughout the 9 months of the grant. These interviews are based on the information and knowledge we collected from stakeholders and community members in the Fall of 2022. The second result that we will have completed is detailed feedback and data from our pilot cohort that will help us plan next steps with the digital archive. We are excited to already have Outcome #1: Focus on systems and planning for the archive As a team, we met with local historians, archive experts & librarians to get feedback and ideas on how to best conduct oral interviews Notable Dates: October 26th - One day of work with Podcast/Blogger Joah McGee to discuss how to formulate questions and develop trust in interviews November 4th - Meeting with Saengmany (Director of East Side Freedom Library) NOTES ATTACHED We hosted 4 listening sessions with our local Karen community; this allowed us to practice the structure of story circles and provided data for what type of information we should gather in our interviews Dates of listening sessions: 9/29, 10/17, 11/15 & 11/29 Example of notes taken from a listening session **Changes based on outcome #1 results: A theme/pattern we continued to notice in our listening sessions was the desire from youth/young adults to capture cultural components of the Karen culture just as much as the history aspect. We decided to try to capture stories and information about history and culture based on this feedback Outcome #2: Use these stories to create a youth centered learning program This is slated to occur in February - April timeline, however, we have already created a youth cohort session that we believe will be where we pull from initially for the pilot cohort Outcome #3: Develop feedback and adjustments to launch a history, heritage, homeland cohort This will occur near the end of our archive project (May & June) Outcome #4: Archive development To date, we have curated interviews from community members both locally and abroad; please find attached an example interview We are researching various digital archives that currently exist to help determine how we want organize and set up the archive; the planning stages of the digital archive can be found here; Measurable Outcomes: Gather stories from Karen and Karenni elders in both Minnesota and our homelandThis can be tracked on our youtube page (@urbanvillage2279)Use these stories to build a youth centered, learning program where participants can connect with and explore their identity, history, heritage, and homeland.This was tracked on our After School Scholars program; Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year Learning through knowledge co-creation, storytelling circles, primary source panels and interviews, youth in this program will be empowered to drive the development of the first ever Karen and Karenni history archive.Notes were taken at many of our story circle events and used to adapt and revise our interview questions and process as well as content collected from interviewees Preserve the learnings from this program to be archived and organized for all Minnesotans to access. Access to the digital archive can be found at www.theurbanvillage.com The outcomes of this project were completed and the product of a digital archive has now been created and ready to expand. Our work was achieved in large part to the commitment of youth in our community who attended our After School Scholarsmeetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and shared consistently what was helpful and what was missing from our primary source interviews. Feedback from the community has been our driving force of measuring our goals and ensuring that our outcomes are achieved. We gained feedback predominantly through the story circle format to ensure all voices were heard and incorporated. We broke up our four outcomes into measurable timelines throughout the year to ensure we were on track to achieve our goals requested through the Humanities Grant. Below you can see the milestone breakdown. MILESTONESSeptember 2022 - January 2023 Focus on building the systems and planning for the archive Conduct listening and story circle sessions with youth and young adults in the communityGather initial stories, interviews and history about Karen and Karenni history, culture and heritage December 2022 - January 2023 will be spent in Thailand and Myanmar February 2023 - April 2023 Organize initial interviews and historical evidence into an online archive model Begin developing a pilot cohort of Karen and Karenni youth to engage with stories and interviews gathered This will include knowledge co-construction & story circle processes April 2023 - June 2023Offer opportunities for pilot cohort participants to research and participate in interviews to grow the development of the archive Gather feedback and make adjustments to launch a full year, cohort model youth program for the 2023/2024 school year This will give us a chance to grow and continue to develop the Karen and Karenni archive The two quantifiable results from this grant include the digital, online archive that consists of the interviews completed throughout the 9 months of the grant. These interviews are based on the information and knowledge we collected from stakeholders and community members in the Fall of 2022. The second result is detailed feedback and data from our pilot cohort that will help us plan next steps with the digital archive. Since the interim report, our need to prioritize funding staff grew larger. As we continued to gather interviews and resources for the archive, we discovered the importance of gaining community feedback and input. Therefore, our Program Director, Tu Lor Eh Paw, increased her hours to include a focused time each week where she shared our interviews with youth participating in our programs. This helped us discover what was working with the archive and what needed to be revised to become more user friendly and welcoming to our youth that we serve. Due to this change, we had to get more strategic on what we purchased for the archive in our other budget areas.",,,"N/A - We received guidance and support from local employees of the east side freedom library to help us in compiling our archive work. This was in-kind support. Additionally, our physical space is currently being rented with in-kind support. ",74866,,"Chair- Kaziah Josiah (SPPD Southeast Asian Community Liaison) kaziah.josiah@gmail.com Vice- Eh Tah Khu (Karen Organization of Minnesota) ekhu@mnkaren.org Treasurer- Michael Friendlund (Birch Cove Raymond James) mdf73792@bethel.edu Member- Hsajune Dyan (SPPS Washington Magnet VP) hsajune@gmail.com Member- Sunshine Poe (SPPS Community Engagement) poeshine@gmail.com Member- Julia Marksue (Prodeo Academy) jumarksue@gmail.com Member-Luke Buttenhoff (Cornerstone Investors) luke@cornerstone-mn.com Member-Tessa Buttenhoff (Community Connector) tess.buttenhoff@gmail.com ; Chair- Kaziah Josiah (SPPD Southeast Asian Community Liaison) kaziah.josiah@gmail.com Vice- Eh Tah Khu (Karen Organization of Minnesota) ekhu@mnkaren.org Treasurer- Michael Friendlund (Birch Cove Raymond James) mdf73792@bethel.edu Member- Hsajune Dyan (SPPS Washington Magnet VP) hsajune@gmail.com Member- Sunshine Poe (SPPS Community Engagement) poeshine@gmail.com Member- Julia Marksue (Prodeo Academy) jumarksue@gmail.com Member-Luke Buttenhoff (Cornerstone Investors) luke@cornerstone-mn.com Member-Tessa Buttenhoff (Community Connector) tess.buttenhoff@gmail.com",,"The Urban Village",,"In order to preserve Karen and Karenni culture and identity in Minnesota, The Urban Village proposes the creation of a collaborative learning program where participants will have an opportunity to connect and explore their identity and heritage. Through this program, our youth will be empowered to drive the development of the first ever Karen and Karenni history archive. The learnings and content birthed from this program will then be archived and organized for all Minnesotans to access.",,,2022-08-01,2023-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,KuHser,JessePhenow,,,,,," 612-987-3203"," urbanvillage.mn@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/karen-and-karenni-history-archive-driven-karen-and-karenni-youth,,,,
10031085,"Keepers of the Culture: Our Journey, Our Stories Through Words, Pictures, and Melodies.",2022,145000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","1. 10 Coffee & Conversations virtual gatherings will be held. 2. A total of 100 AGC members/individuals from a number of senior living facilities/other Black community elders will participate in the Coffee & Conversations virtual gatherings. 3. 80% of these surveyed participants will report satisfaction with their participation in these virtual gatherings 4. 4 Composition major students, Music Dept, Concordia Uni, St Paul will conduct interviews with 4 AGC elders. 5. 1 x 3-minute song will be written by these students. 6. 75% of these students will report that they have an improved understanding of gospel music and African American elders' experiences 7. 5 students (grades 4/5) from an elementary school in the Rondo neighborhood surrounding WWMA, St Paul, will interview 5 AGC elders who've migrated to MN. 8. 80% of these students will report that they have an improved understanding of African American elders' experiences 9. 4 community education events on gospel & individual/cultural memory will take place. 10. A total of 60 people will attend these community education events. 11. 85% of participants in these events will report an improved understanding of gospel music and individual/cultural memory. 12. 6 clinics for AGC, on gospel's origin/history/preservation, will occur. 13. A total of 20 AGC participants/clinic will attend these clinics. 14. 1 Special AGC Concert will take place. 15. A total of 25 AGC participants will participate in this concert. 16. A total of 125 people will attend this concert. 17. 90% of concert attendees will report satisfaction with this event. 18. 1 x 45-minute documentary will be produced. 19. This documentary will be disseminated to a minimum of 25 locations.","Mar- Jun ?22: Detailed planning by AGC Team on coordination of activities/personnel, logistics, liaison, etc. Due to the later distribution of funds, team planning started in July ?22, a bit later than what we hoped, but we were able to regroup and begin essential planning to start programming during late Fall. Jul ?22-Apr ?23: Monthly, 10 x 1-hr, recorded Coffee & Conversationvirtual gatherings engaging AGC members/individuals from 3-5 senior living facilities Led by Al McFarlane, local Black journalist/radio host/social media content creator focus on participants' memories/experiences around (but not exclusive to) gospel/its role in Black culture in MN. PENDING | This project will be adjusted to July-Sept ?23: Project will shift from 10 x 1hr recorded Coffee & Conversationvirtual gatherings to 2-3 sessions due to team capacity and organizational schedules. This work will be done in collaboration with AGC Program Director/AGC Team. Sep-Dec ?22: Partnership w/ Music Dept, Concordia Uni, St Paul. AGC Music Director, will work with 4 Composition major students to interview 4 AGC elders about their life experiences, This project was adjusted to Spring 2023 due to schedules of collaborators and team capacity.. Four AGC elders were interviewed by 2 composition major students who produced very warming tribute pieces that captured the Black cultural lived experiences of the elders. Sep/Oct ?22: Partnership w/ Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School, St Paul. Katie Sample, AGC participant/retired educator/poet This project will take place July-August ?23 and will be led in collaboration with Elder Katie Sample and community performing artist, Jamela Pettiford.. Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School was scheduled to close during Summer 2023 by St. Paul Public School district. We pivoted and are looking to partner with Jimmy Lee Community Center in the Rondo neighborhood and a University/Dale Senior Living complex with which Ms. Pettiford has a longstanding community relationship. Jan-Apr ?23: Series of 4 community education events (sites TBD) on gospel & individual/cultural memory led by AGC Program Coordinator. These events have taken/will take place during Spring and Summer 2023. AGC presence as Black cultural memory amplifiers in the community will exceed the four education events we proposed. Greater Friendship Baptist Church Health and Info Fair | March 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Brain Health Event | April 2023;Volunteers of America Culturally Responsive Caregivers | Brain Health Resource Fair | July 2023; Morning Star Baptist Church's 33rd Anniversary event | July 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Health/Resource Fair | August 2023; Urban League Family Day Presenters | August 2023 May ?23: AGC public/recorded concert. Led by AGC Program Director: showcasing 30-voice chorus; 4-person AGC band (AGC Prog. Director/WWMA co-founder/2 WWMA staff); 6 clinician/musicians (who'll have helped prepare AGC via 6 short clinics on gospel's origin/history/preservation); instrumentalists/accompanists; & featuring call/response language of African drums, led by professional musician with deep knowledge of African drumming. Venue TBD. We successfully implemented our Spring Concert and also featured 8 culturally responsive or culturally affirming partners and organizations at a resource fair. The concert featured 6 professional musicians including MCs who carried attendees on a cultural journey through the roots of Black gospel music. Also included were testimonies about the cultural, social, and positive health impact of AGC Jul ?22-Jul ?23: Bianca Rhodes, Emmy award-winning filmmaker whose work is dedicated to advocating for the Black community, will record above activities/edit & produce documentary. She'll provide her existing WWMA footage for free. Aug-Sep ?23: Documentary disseminated via WWMA's YouTube/Facebook/website; churches/schools/senior communities; Mayo Clinic/MN Board on Aging/Alzheimer's Society & similar; Giving Voice (another chorus). This activity will take place July-September 2023. The program is expanding to include assistance from media veteran and Emmy Award winning video/audio production and Karl Demer in collaboration with Bianca Rhodes to accommodate capacity and grant timeline. Additionally we will work collaboratively with the Walker|West Marketing team to share the final product widely in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Activities were chosen to engage variety of audiences (AGC/other Black elders/caregivers/youth/students ,etc.) in meaningful way to preserve/honor Black Minnesotans' rich cultural heritage; offer education/outreach on this heritage; empower Black elders/others in maintaining/building their identity/culture. ; Jul ?22-Apr ?23: Monthly, 10 x 1-hr, recorded Coffee & Conversationvirtual gatherings engaging AGC members/individuals from 3-5 senior living facilities Led by Al McFarlane, local Black journalist/radio host/social media content creator focus on participants' memories/experiences around (but not exclusive to) gospel/its role in Black culture in MN. This project was completed during the latter part of our grant. July-Sept ?23:We adjusted from the 10 x 1hr recorded Coffee & Conversationto 2 virtual gatherings and one in person virtual session. We collaborated with local journalist, advocate, and owner of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, Sheletta Brundidge, to facilitate a community conversation about Program Director Shana Moses as a CNN Champion for Change and the impact of AGCs work with participants, partners and community. Sep-Dec ?22: Partnership w/ Music Dept, Concordia Univ., St Paul. AGC Music Director, will work with 4 Composition major students to interview 4 AGC elders about their life experiences, This project was adjusted to Spring 2023 due to schedules of collaborators and team capacity.. Four AGC elders were interviewed by 2 composition major students who produced very warming tribute pieces that captured the Black cultural lived experiences of the elders. Sep/Oct ?22: Partnership w/ Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School, St Paul. Katie Sample, AGC participant/retired educator/poet The timeline was revised to take place July-August ?23 in community upon discovering that the Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School was scheduled to close during Summer 2023 by St. Paul Public School district. We pivoted and looked to partner with Jimmy Lee Community Center in the Rondo neighborhood and a University/Dale Senior Living complex with community artist, Jamela Pettiford who has a longstanding community relationship. Unfortunately this project wasn't completed as planned due to schedule conflicts, however, young people from partnering churches, grandchildren, and neighbors of those impacted by dementia were invited to attend some of the live performances and community conversations. Of the 15 students who attended at least one of the events we hosted 100% reported that the music and stories shared made them more aware of the ways dementia effects their loved ones or community members. Jan-Apr ?23: Series of 4 community education events (sites TBD) on gospel & individual/cultural memory led by AGC Program Coordinator. These events took place during Spring and Summer 2023. AGC built a presence as Black cultural memory amplifiers in the community and exceeded the four education events we proposed. We ended the year with 8 community education events including Greater Friendship Baptist Church Health and Info Fair | March 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Brain Health Event | April 2023;Volunteers of America Culturally Responsive Caregivers | Brain Health Resource Fair | July 2023; Morning Star Baptist Church's 33rd Anniversary event | July 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Health/Resource Fair | August 2023; Urban League Family Day Presenters | August 2023 | AGC-Walker West CNN Champions of Change Watch Party and Community Conversation Sept 2023 May ?23: AGC public/recorded concert. Led by AGC Program Director: showcasing 30-voice chorus; 4-person AGC band (AGC Prog. Director/WWMA co-founder/2 WWMA staff); 6 clinician/musicians (who'll have helped prepare AGC via 6 short clinics on gospel's origin/history/preservation); instrumentalists/accompanists; & featuring call/response language of African drums, led by professional musician with deep knowledge of African drumming. Venue TBD. We successfully implemented our Spring Concert and also featured 8 culturally responsive or culturally affirming partners and organizations at a resource fair. The concert featured 6 professional musicians including MCs who carried attendees on a cultural journey through the roots of Black gospel music. Also included were testimonies about the cultural, social, and positive health impact of AGC Jul ?22-Jul ?23: in lieu of Bianca Rhodes, Multi-Emmy award-winning producer, photojournalist, and sound tech, Karl Demer of AtomicK whose work is dedicated to advocating for the Black community, will record above activities/edit & produce documentary. She'll provide her existing WWMA footage for free. Aug-Sep ?23: Documentary disseminated via WWMA's YouTube/Facebook/website; churches/schools/senior communities; Mayo Clinic/MN Board on Aging/Alzheimer's Society & similar; Giving Voice (another chorus). This recording for this activity took place in September/October 2023. The program is expanded to include assistance from media veteran and mulitple Emmy Award winning photojournalist/sound technician/producer, Karl Demer, in collaboration with Bianca Rhodes to accommodate capacity and grant timeline. Additionally we will work collaboratively with the Walker|West Marketing team to share the final product widely in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Because the recording and documentary was a bit delayed the marketing team will disseminate the completed project in Dec 2023. Activities were chosen to engage variety of audiences (AGC/other Black elders/caregivers/youth/students ,etc.) in meaningful way to preserve/honor Black Minnesotans' rich cultural heritage; offer education/outreach on this heritage; empower Black elders/others in maintaining/building their identity/culture. ",,,"Family Alliance - The Family Alliance provided $20,000 to fund the project. WCA - WCA provided $30,000 to fund the project. ",145000,,"Current Board Members as of 6/30/2023 Executive Members and Roles Barbara Doyle - Chair Mary Bolkcom - Vice Chair Christy Bartlett - Treasurer Greg Finzell - Secretary Braxton Haulcy - Executive Director (non-voting member) Directors in order of appointment (length in service)Carl Walker, Mary Kay Boyd, Eric Clark, David Mohr, Russell Knighton, Cherise Ayers, Jeff Bailly, Michael Walker, Dan Olson ; Current Board Members as of 6/30/2023 Walker West Music Academy | Executive Members and Roles Barbara Doyle - Chair Mary Bolkcom - Vice Chair Christy Bartlett - Treasurer Greg Finzell - Secretary Braxton Haulcy - Executive Director (non-voting member)Directors in order of appointment (length in service) Carl Walker, Mary Kay Boyd, Eric Clark, David Mohr, Russell Knighton, Cherise Ayers, Jeff Bailly, Michael Walker, Dan Olson, Linda Sloan",,"Walker West Music Academy",,"Walker West Music Academy's Amazing Grace Chorus for elders is a unique receptacle of Black cultural heritage/a wealth of lived MN Black experience. This project will capture that rich experience/the memories of those aging keepers of an important part of Black culture through the vehicle of gospel music & a series of events/activities & will culminate in a 45-min. documentary. This will ensure that this interconnected culture & history are preserved & passed on to the next generation.",,,2022-03-01,2022-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Shana,Moses,,,,,," 763-238-4071"," shana@walkerwest.org",Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/keepers-culture-our-journey-our-stories-through-words-pictures-and-melodies,,,,
10031329,"Kindred Spirits: The Story of John F Thomas",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","The first five draft chapters were completed with the remaining five chapters, a manuscript, and a one hour film to be completed in next grant rounds (see below). Then all draft chapters and manuscript, preliminary research, (including primary and secondary sources), an annotated bibliography and film materials will be made available to all interested parties. Dan Loritz will confirm that the written materials are complete and meeting existing standards. As a final step in this process, a publisher and streaming will be secured and made publicly available. Professional design standards will be met, and with clear and simple language at a high school to adult reading level, we expect the book and film to have widespread distribution and become a valuable tool, for schools, libraries, archives and publishers.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Dan Loritz, Walter McClure, Ted Kolderie, Tim McDonald, Jeff Johnson.",0.098039216,"Center for Policy Design","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research and write the history of Minneapolis resident John F. Thomas.",2023-07-01,2024-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dan,Loritz,"Center for Policy Design","332 Minnesota Street","St Paul",MN,55101,6127911919,dloritz@centerforpolicy.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kindred-spirits-story-john-f-thomas,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10034024,"Know Your Rights Legal Education for Twin Cities Youth",2024,18000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Angela Hall Slaughter (Vice President), Alia Abdi (Vice President), Todd Guerrero (Treasurer), Daniel R. Shulman (Secretary), Dr. Brittany Lewis, Sandra White Hawk, Forrest , Terrence Fleming, Katie Bennett","0.33 FTE, 0.25 FTE","Legal Rights Center Incorporated",,"Legal rights Center, Inc. will provide a critical missing component to civics education for youth in our communities, ensuring they have the information and practical skills necessary to fully utilize their constitutionally protected rights. This project builds upon a foundation of existing Know Your Rights curricula to 1) develop curriculum around new topics; 2) develop zines, 1-page explainers, videos, and other new assets to be accessed digitally as well as circulated throughout schools and community spaces; 3) host a Know Your Rights camp and convening for Twin Cities youth.",,,2024-03-13,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,James,Miller,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/know-your-rights-legal-education-twin-cities-youth,,,,
17816,"Lake Minnetonka Nautical Archaeology 1 Project",2013,6999,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6999,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steven Hack",,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research 16 prioritized anomalous readings on two previously undocumented maritime wrecks in Lake Minnetonka",,"To research 16 prioritized anomalous readings on two previously undocumented maritime wrecks in Lake Minnetonka",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Christopher,Olson,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-minnetonka-nautical-archaeology-1-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034077,"Land of 10,000 Stories: Expanding 826 MSPs School Partnerships",2024,85969,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Farhiya Abdulkarim, Mariam Adam, Dara Beevas, Shelby Dale Deweese, Carson Faust, Deeqo Hashi, Qorsho Hassan, Alana Keiser, Al Onkka, Tina Pfau Gonzales, Kathy Seipp, Crown Shepherd, Jeff Shi, Emily Valentine-Grimm",,"826 Msp",,"826 MSP will expand school partnerships in two keyways: 1) add a new 6-8 week in-school workshop program where 826 MSP staff and volunteers facilitate antiracist creative writing units in elementary and middle-school classrooms; 2) expand community engagement work through the addition of Whole-Family Workshops, in partnership with local schools and community organizations. This project uniquely preserves and honors Minnesota's cultural heritage by empowering BIPOC communities, facilitating antiracist humanities programming, expanding publishing models, exploring multimedia publications, and performance art partnerships with local museums or other organizations.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamal,Adam,,,,,,"(612) 987-6627",jamal@826msp.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/land-10000-stories-expanding-826-msps-school-partnerships,,,,
10034040,"Lanesboro Arts Gallery Equitable Systems Change",2024,45000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Mike Augustin, Nickolas Gudmundson, Renee Bergstrom, Jennifer Johnson, Cecilia Cornejo, Stena Lieb, Tianna DeGarmo, John Torgrimson, Elaine Edwards",,"Lanesboro Arts",,"Lanesboro Arts will launch the Equitable Systems Change project for the Lanesboro Arts Gallery as a commitment to a thorough review and change of current systems and processes, based on detailed recommendations to align practices with equity values and more deeply serve BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists. This project was prompted by requests from BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ artists and includes the creation of 1) the Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Advisory Committee; 2) creation of the Equity Exhibition Selection Committee; 3) help to launch an education program with the Lanesboro Public Schools, to provide four in-classroom educational opportunities.",,,2024-05-28,2025-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Wray,,,,,,"(507) 467-2446",melissa@lanesboroarts.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lanesboro-arts-gallery-equitable-systems-change,,,,
10031017,"Lao Culture Dance & Traditional Fashion Show Training Youth For New Leadership Program ",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Lao Culture Dance & Traditional Fashion Show hope to see a successful event, and to see that my students have more experience and confident to become a leader. I like to see that my students are able to be a team player and work with other performances group. From my experiences as mentor, teacher and executive director I would be able to tracked the outcome of my students by their performance and the reaction of the audiences, I would make sure I speak and give the feedback to all of my students to encourage them to be a leader and a better performers. For the dancers, we will count attendance at practices and collect informal feedback during practice and performances, as well as surveys from the parents and elders whose youth were participating. For audiences, we will count the number of people at each of the events, and collect informal feedback through a web link we can send audience members to in order to fill out a brief survey. We will also collect feedback from followers on Facebook on their experience of our work. We will base our evaluations and outcomes on training 40 students across two dances and fashion shows at Lao Hmong American Coalition event, and hosting the events that will draw between 300-500 attendees between all three events. I also would like to see all the different teams whom are involved in the event have a successful outcome so we can continue working relationships in the future event. I would make sure that I listened to the audiences reaction and feedback and make sure that I communicate with other organizations and share the outcome with them. 3.Minnesota is home to the 3rd largest Lao refugee population in the country and our work as Lao Minnesotan artists has consistently been nationally recognized for the local, regional, national and international impacts it has had on policy and community development. Coming from Lao refugee roots and as a minority woman, I have had to work through educational disparities and limited access to social and economic opportunities like many of my fellow Lao. Many have to address untreated PTSD and depression as refugees, and many had limited education because they could not attend school during the war, and few could pursue higher education upon arriving in the US because they needed to find work first to support multigenerational households of elders, adults, and children. We were not given many opportunities to preserve the arts, but fortunately I was among the best students of my teacher in Vientiane, and continued to practice and refine my skills over the decades to preserve the beauty and spirit of our traditional dances which extend over 600 years to the ancient kingdom of Lan Xang, while also understanding how to make room for younger voices to have a conversation with our arts. At any given point in time, there have been between 3 to 6 Lao traditional dance programs in Minnesota, but my organization has one of the the longest continual record of performance in the community, and many of the traditional dance instructors are now retired.","Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN has been working hard to achieved our goal to train youth for leadership and preserved our lao Culture and heritage, so far everything is on track as we had planed and the goal and outline that we set for our organization. As of to date we had purchased traditional customs dancers outfits and a matching jewelries that will complete the dances outfits which each piece of the outfits had significant and meaning. Further more we had also purchased the customs fashion outfits for fashion show along with the jewelries and accessories that complement the outfits, and we spends on make up and beauty supply for both Dancers and fashion show teams. Created a uniform shirts for classical dance students and fashion show students. We paid to executive director for teaching, mentoring students for new dances and Organized fashion show students for self confidence to be ready for success. Paid classical dances studio, paid for fashion-show new readership, paid for classical dance foods for student and parents, some fuel expenses for on location fashion show training and meeting. also paid for website Videos editing. We had been focusing and spent a lot of time on teaching students by passing on the skills & knowledge of traditional Performing art to a young generations to continue the tradition. We want to make sure that the students that completed the program will be able to teach & passing on & continue the work to keep our tradition & rich Lao heritage and Culture. ; Our endeavor proved to be remarkably successful as we effectively trained our students to excel as leaders in various aspects of life, including within their families and communities. Our primary objective was to equip our students with the necessary tools and opportunities to acquire knowledge, boost their self-confidence, foster teamwork, enhance public speaking abilities, display showmanship, and deliver performances in front of live audiences. Through our dedicated efforts, we succeeded in achieving our goal, witnessing our students seamlessly execute the tasks required to become effective leaders.During the event, our students astounded the audience, parents, and the community, embodying positive role models for others to follow. The celebration of our Lao tradition was a resounding success, leaving the artists, audience members, and communities brimming with pride and joy for being part of such a meaningful occasion.We received an outpouring of admiration and appreciation for the performances, both in person and through my social media posts. The event garnered numerous likes, shares, engagement, and positive comments from our friends and community members. The achieved outcomes aligned with our initial aspirations, leaving us fulfilled with the results.As we engaged with the parents and attendees, their pride in their children's talents was evident, as they expressed admiration for their stellar performances. Many parents were delighted to witness their children's enthusiasm for learning about the rich cultural heritage of Laos and expressed a desire to continue their involvement with our dance team.In conclusion, our efforts culminated in a highly successful event that not only showcased the depth of Lao tradition but also empowered our students to thrive as leaders in their communities and beyond. The overwhelming positive response from the audience and parents is a testament to the impact of our work, and we look forward to further nurturing our students' talents and passion for preserving our cultural heritage.",,,"I borrowed $2,000,00 from Lao Culture Dance organization fund for advanced purchases of necessity materials.",20000,,"Niphone Phommaras: Niphone or Birdyserves as the Executive Director of Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show of MN. ""Birdy"" is known as one of the state's experts in Lao dance and has participated as both a performer and instructor at every major Lao New Year event in Minnesota. Birdy has over 30 years of experience in traditional Lao arts dance instruction and traditional costumes. She competed in dance and fashion shows in Vientiane, Laos, as a child and began teaching. Role: Executive Director Organizations, teach, Performing, creating program, training the students, operations and overseeing everything, the only full time person. Chanthanome Ket Insisiengmay: Ket is a published illustrator, musician, cosmetologist, fashion and beauty consultant, documentary filmmaking, social media marketing, and website design.Role: Organize Events, Photography, Website and Social media Senator John Hoffman: Minnesota State Senator (36,DFL). Role: Advisor Tune insisiengmay: Artist, illustrator, publisher, entrepreneur and film and Videographer Role: Videographer, Social media and Advertising Virachith (Vie) Chittavoravong: Vie is an expert in solutions-based retail business management and sales, has a BS in International Relations. Role: Decorator and assistant with events; Niphone Phommaras: Niphone or Birdyserves as the Executive Director of Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show of MN. ""Birdy"" is known as one of the state's experts in Lao dance and has participated as both a performer and instructor at every major Lao New Year event in Minnesota. Birdy has over 30 years of experience in traditional Lao arts dance instruction and traditional costumes. She competed in dance and fashion shows in Vientiane, Laos, as a child and began teaching.-Executive Director and Teacher Chanthanome Ket Insisiengmay: Ket is a published illustrator, cosmetologist, fashion and beauty consultant, documentary filmmaking, social media marketing, and website design.-Photography and Web design Tune insisiengmay: Artist, illustrator, publisher, entrepreneur and film and Videographer-Videogapher Virachith (Vie) Chittavoravong: Vie is an expert in solutions-based retail business management and sales, has a BS in International Relations.-Decorating and Event Guest service",,"Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show",,"Lao Culture Dance & Traditional Fashion Show will be implementing training youth for new leadership program. We are focusing on teaching students by passing on the skills & knowledge of traditional Performing art to a young generations to continue the tradition. We will make sure that the students that completed the program will be able to teach & passing on & continue the work to keep our tradition & rich Lao heritage and Culture. The youth leader will be great asset for our Communities.",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lao-culture-dance-traditional-fashion-show-training-youth-new-leadership-program,,,,
10025302,"Latin Art in Minnesota: Conversations and What's Next",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Gary Lindberg, President Rico Paul Vallejos, Secretary Malcolm McDonald, Treasurer (Malcolm recently passed away. We are actively searching for a new board member.)",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of Latin Art in Minnesota.",,"To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of Latin Art in Minnesota.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,6514368443,leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/latin-art-minnesota-conversations-and-whats-next,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10034045,"Latina and Latinx MN: Re/claiming Space in Times of Change",2025,24250,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Jean Wincek, CSJ (Chair), Kathryn Clubb (Vice Chair), Christine Moore (Secretary), Mary Jo Abler, Anne McKeig, JD, Tracey Burton, JD, Donna McNamara, PhD, Ken Charles, Joy Milos, CSJ, PhD, Samantha Hanson, Joan Mitchell, CSJ, Diane Shlestad Huston, Kathleen O'Brien, PhD, Pamela O. Johnson, MS, RN, Colleen O'Malley, CSJ, Andrea C. Lee, Jennifer Ortale, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, MBA, Robert Wollan, Therese Sherlock, CSJ, Kristen Vogel Womack, Angela Hall Slaughter, JD, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Minda Suchan, Valerie Young, Jill Underdahl, CSJ",,"St. Catherine University",,"This project is a fall 2024 exhibition of art created by self-identifying Latina women and non-binary, Latinx Minnesota-based artists with ancestral roots in Latin America. The exhibition is being co-curated by local visual artist, community muralist and educator, Zamara Cyan, and William Gustavo Franklin, an independent art curator, educator and author of the recent volume, Latin Art in Minnesota Conversations and What's Next (Afton Press, 2023). Cyan and Franklin are working alongside a group of foundational artists from Minnesota, including Carmen Gutiarrez-Bolger, Lynda Grafito, Marina Castillo, Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo, Mara Constanza Carballo, Selena Medelin, Deborah Ramos and Mara Jose Castillo, who will participate in the exhibition as well as the planning and programming for the show. This exhibition will be presented by the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery (CGM Gallery) at St. Catherine University (St. Kate's).",,,2024-09-07,2024-12-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Watson,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Houston, Olmsted, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/latina-and-latinx-mn-reclaiming-space-times-change,,,,
33936,"League of Women Voters St. Paul Oral History",2015,5500,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",5500,,"Hally Turner, Amy Mino, Nicole Mickelson, Nicholas Harper, Sig Johnson, Hayden Kilkenny, Joan Newmark, Dru Osterud, Judy Screaton, Sarah Small",0.00,League,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in up to 10 oral history interviews the history of the League of Women Voters St. Paul.",,,2015-06-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Hally,Turner,League,"550 Rice Street","Saint Paul",MN,55103,303-564-1619,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/league-women-voters-st-paul-oral-history,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012289,"Legacy of the Pedersen Site: Documenting the 1974 Pedersen Site (21LN2) Excavation",2019,175599," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,16207,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",191806,,"William A. Jonason (Chair), Alison Rempel Brown (President, CEO, ex-officio), George J. Kehl, Bryan K. Phillips, Theresa M. H. Wise, Holly M. Boehne , Mark Chronister, Chady AlAhmar, Holly M. Boehne, Jason Bonfig, Mark Chronister, John Corkrean , John W. Cosgriff, Dondi Edwards, Eric L. Engh, Tony S. Fisher, Chuck Fletcher, Geoff Glasrud, Anne Gotte, Jessica Hellmann, William A. Jonason, Paul J. Kasbohm, Chuck Kummeth, Melissa A. Leick, Renee Lopez?Pineda, J.P. Peltier, Luann M. Pendy, Bryan K. Phillips, Judy M. Poferl, Susan M. Rankin, Kevin Ronneberg, Lisa M. Schlosser, Catherine Simpson, Tim Skidmore, Jennifer Spaulding?Schmidt, Pam Tomczik, Michael G. Vale, Jill M. Walker, Theresa M.H. Wise",3.16,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To provide better organization of archaeological collections, allowing for greater public access to historic resources.",2018-12-01,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota"," 120 W Kellogg Blvd "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 221-4576"," efleming@smm.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Lincoln, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-pedersen-site-documenting-1974-pedersen-site-21ln2-excavation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17945,"Legacy Letters Educational Curriculum",2013,2500,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,2500,,"E. Christine Schulze (chair), Amy Ihlan (vice chair), Gary Fields (treasurer), Wynfred Russell (secretary), Bake Baker, Robert Engstrom, Jeff Forester, Todd Graham, Carreen Heegaard, John P. James, George Orning, Michael Wojcik",,"Envision Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To professionally design web access to historical content of Legacy Letters vignettes",,"To professionally design web access to historical content of Legacy Letters vignettes",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jillian,Mazullo,"Envision Minnesota","1031 West Seventh Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-letters-educational-curriculum,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
14387,"Legacy Listening Tour",2012,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1. The COBM will demonstrate its ability to engage and collect cultural knowledge regarding Africans and African Americans to be used to achieve equity in services and programs in the areas of education, juvenile justice, and mental health care by 2013.","• Five community forums held across Minnesota – Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, Duluth, Fairbault, Rochester – were attended by over 350 people. • Issues of concern were identified in each community which will allow the Council to better advise the governor and legislature on the nature of the issues confronting Black people in Minnesota. • Increased knowledge of the Council on Black Minnesotans (65% of Legacy Listening Tour attendees were making their first direct contact with the Council). • The Council identified Black artists and groups in the different communities to connect so to advise the Council on their needs. • A full report was developed on concerns and is available on the council web site at http://mn.gov/cobm/.",,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Black Minnesotans in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center will conduct approximately six statewide community forums.",,,2012-04-25,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lester,Collins,"Council on Black Minnesotans","2233 University Avenue, Suite 426","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 643-3015",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-listening-tour,,,,
10012450,"Levorsen Mill Site Marker",2020,1009," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,4453,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5462,,"Dean Newland, John Nelson, Mark Larson, Mark Titera, Neal Illies"," ","Clearwater County","Local/Regional Government",,,"To design, produce, and install a historical marker for the Levorsen Mill Site in Clearwater County.",2019-10-01,2020-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Daniel,Wilson,"Clearwater County"," 213 Main Ave. N Dept 202 "," Bagley "," MN ",56621-8304,"(218) 657-2285"," danlaurie1@hotmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/levorsen-mill-site-marker,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
18133,"LGBT Newspaper Digitization",2013,6432,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6432,,"Scott Breyfogle, Laura Warnest, Don Yager, Karen Hogan, James Bacigalupo, Brian Dahlvig, John Heizer, Brian Huffman, Anne Johnson, Monica LaVold, Mitch Marks, Chelsea Nutting, Heather Tompkins",,"Quatrefoil Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To digitize and make accessible two Twin Cities-area LGBT newspapers, 1977-2000.",,"To digitize and make accessible two Twin Cities-area LGBT newspapers, 1977-2000.",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kathy,Robbins,"Quatrefoil Library","1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 105","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lgbt-newspaper-digitization,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28639,"LGBT Literature Review",2014,9850,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9850,,"Michael Bjornberg, Vanessa Matiski, Aaron Martin, Matt Hill, Thomas Balcom, Jane Bisel, Jeff Callinan, David Carisch, Grant Carlson, Greg Donofrio, Melissa Ekman, Dan Hartman, Ellen Herman, Renay Leone, Dan Smith, Cindy Telstad, Phillip Waugh, Phil Willkie",0.15,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To write a literature review of the LGBT community in the Twin Cities.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Doug,Gasek,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","416 Landmark Center, 75 w 5th street","St. Paul",MN,55102,"651.293.9047 x5",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lgbt-literature-review,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28580,"Library Digital Microfilm Reader/Printer",2014,9385,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9385,,"Houston County Historical Society Board Members: Shirley Johnson, Deborah Wray, Paul Wiste, Richard Cordes, Georgia Rosendahl, Arlie Blexrud",,"Houston County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To purchase a microfilm reader/printer to broaden public accessibility to microfilmed records.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Shirley,Johnson,"Houston County Historical Society","104 Historical Lane",Caledonia,MN,55921,507-725-3884,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/library-digital-microfilm-readerprinter-0,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28517,"Library Digital Microfilm Reader/Printer",2014,9385,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The View Scan II has only been in the library a month but several patrons have browsed whatever paper that is on display. I do believe targets will be achieved but promotion will be needed.",,,,,9385,,"Hokah Public Library Board Members: Kim Fordahl, Kurt Carlson, Debra Peterson, Patti Ziegler, Theresa VonArx, Janessa Knutson",,"City of Hokah",Libraries,"To purchase a microfilm reader/printer to broaden public accessibility to microfilmed records.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Barbara,Bissen,"City of Hokah","PO Box 311",Hokah,MN,55941,507-894-4190,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/library-digital-microfilm-readerprinter,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012282,"Lighting Upgrades to Storage and Exhibit Galleries",2019,28130," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The short term targets were achieved: motion sensors were installed and they work well, the lighting is much improved in the areas where the lights were installed (barn) and where lights were added (corners of the main gallery.) The exhibits in the barn have not been completed yet, but is on the work plan for summer 2020, so we won't know the outcome of that target until next year.",,2451,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",30581,,"Ken Braaten, Harlan Highberg, Debbie Wilde, Jan Feil, DonnaRae Jacobson, Dave Hallan, Jim Chesley, Jim Gustafson, Carol Sundquist"," ","Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Clearwater County Historical Society's lighting system.",2018-12-01,2020-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society"," PO Box 241 "," Bagley "," MN ",56621,"(218) 785-2000"," tedevold@me.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lighting-upgrades-storage-and-exhibit-galleries,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,Yes
10031278,"Lillie Suburban Newspaper Images Collection Digitization",2024,9500,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Michelle Williams, Steve Carlson, Marianne Bruentrup, Tamara Jones, Leslie Lienemann, Barb Kearn",0.235294118,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of archival photo negatives, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,TJ,Malaskee,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 County Road D East",Maplewood,MN,55109,6123845883,tj@MaplewoodMuseum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lillie-suburban-newspaper-images-collection-digitization,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
730,"Linking Habitat Restoration to Bioenergy and Local Economies",2011,600000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 07c","$600,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to restore high quality native habitats and expand market opportunities for utilizing postharvest restoration as a bioenergy source. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,DNR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW More than 7,000 acres of public and private lands needing restoration have been identified within 75 miles of St. Paul. Given the various emerging markets for woody biomass, a unique opportunity has been identified. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will use this appropriation to continue development of an innovative approach to improving lands by harvesting ecologically inappropriate woody vegetation and working with local markets to turn the resulting biomass into marketable products such as mulch, animal bedding, firewood, and wood pellets for energy generation. Funds raised from the sale of these products could then be used to expand this type of model into other areas of Minnesota. In addition to helping stimulate local economies, benefits of this approach also include enhanced biodiversity and effective utilization of woody material traditionally burned or landfilled. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This innovative project helped restore 385 acres of critical habitat and high quality native plant communities by removing ecologically inappropriate woody vegetation (exotic and/or native species) while stimulating local economies through jobs and strategic utilization of the biomass material for bioenergy and other products. This project facilitated habitat restoration efforts that might not have otherwise occurred while making the woody material, traditionally burned or landfilled, available to established and emerging woody biomass markets. Of the $600,000 appropriation, $490,666 was spent on eleven projects. Seven non-DNR public and private landowners received a total of $324,530 granted through a competitive process. Four DNR projects received a total of $166,136. A variety of types of projects (based on restoration goals, species/type of woody biomass material, density, distance, land ownership, utilization opportunity, etc.) were completed. Projects were selected based on critical requirements including ecological value and recovery potential of the project site, current ecologically-based management plan, project-specific harvest plan, post-harvest restoration plan, and demonstrated capacity and long-term commitment to effectively manage the site to achieve and maintain restoration goals. Viable markets were identified prior to project implementation. Utilization of the woody biomass resulted in 291 semi-truck loads or 5,280 tons for bioenergy, 242 semi-truck loads of commercial mulch, 450 cords of pine sawlogs, 6 log loads of cottonwood for pallets, and pine cabin logs. Biomass material was either sold separately from the harvest with revenue collected, or in conjunction with the harvest where contractors valued the material (deducted from the harvest bid) and were responsible for final utilization. Revenues collected ($11,100) and values attributed ($4,000) were reinvested for further purposes of the project. This project demonstrated that there are opportunities to sell or properly utilize ecologically inappropriate woody vegetation removed through habitat restoration activities. The long-term vision for this effort is to achieve an ecologically sound and systematic approach that addresses: current and future issues of habitat restoration and enhancement; renewable energy and climate change; invasive species, and natural resources conservation planning and implementation - all of which are effected, to some degree, by the impacts and opportunities of woody biomass. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The webpage ""Linking Habitat Restoration to Bioenergy and Local Economies"" located at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/habitat_biomass.htmlprovides an overview of the entire project, the project fact sheet, the LCCMR-approved Work Program, and the final report. Project data were compiled and regularly updated for the DNR's Grant Outcomes webpage to provide project descriptions, funding information, indicators, targets and outcomes information. The website is located at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/outcomes/index.html. Project information was shared at public workshops, conferences and meetings through formal presentations, panel discussions, informal conversations and handouts, such as the project fact sheet and other printed materials, targeted for the audience. Project information was also shared with DNR staff through staff meetings, project coordination, formal presentations, and informal discussions. Telephone conversations and meetings were convened with land managers/owners, harvest contractors, and biomass market industry representatives to discuss the project, garner insights for improvements to implementing this project, identify challenges and opportunities to move this effort forward and to facilitate connections between landowners, contractors, and biomass end-users.The key messages were:For land managers/owners conducting habitat restoration projects: explore and implement the option to utilize the biomass material removed versus piling and burning or landfilling;For contractors: provide the combined service of harvest and utilization of the material; andFor end-users: acknowledge habitat restoration projects as a potential significant source of material and to seek this opportunity.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Barb,Spears,DNR,"1200 Warner Rd","St. Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 259-5849",barb.spears@dnr.state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Dodge, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/linking-habitat-restoration-bioenergy-and-local-economies,,,,
10034048,"Little Oromia: Preserve, Honor, & Celebrate",2024,21600,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"ASAL Charities will empower Oromo elders and the wider Oromo community to preserve, celebrate, and honor our identity and culture. This proposal would fund both 1) an intergenerational culture-bearing training program and, 2) add a new cultural celebration component to the annual Ireechaa Festival.",,,2024-05-25,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aman,Meldawo,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/little-oromia-preserve-honor-celebrate,,,,
10006480,"Living Shallow Lake Enhancement & Wetland Restoration Initiative - Phase VII",2019,3740000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 4(f)"," $3,740,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to restore and enhance shallow lakes and wetlands on public lands and wetlands under permanent conservation easement for wildlife management. A list of proposed shallow lake enhancements and wetland restorations must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Enhanced shallow lake productivity - Shallow lakes enhanced via temporary water level draw-downs made possible by DU-engineered and installed water control structures will be assessed by Minnesota DNR shallow lakes program surveys both before and after draw-downs to document improvements in water clarity, abundance of aquatic plants, and overall improvements in the aquatic ecology of each basin. Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service field staff also conduct periodic counts of waterfowl and other wildlife using these basins in both spring and fall, along with hunters, and thus wildlife and human use is also monitored on a more informal basis..",,,140000,"DU private and future federal NAWCA",3670000,70000,,7,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase 6 request for Ducks Unlimited’s Living Lakes program will enhance 1,000 acres of shallow lakes and restore 50 acres of small wetlands by engineering and installing water control structures for Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on public lands and wetlands under easement. Structures will be used by DNR and Service partners to restore wetland hydrology and actively manage shallow lake water levels to enhance their ecology for ducks, other birds, and hunters in the Prairie Region of Minnesota. DU will engineer structures and contract with private sector firms for construction and earth-moving work.","This is Phase 6 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing shallow lake enhancement and prairie wetland restoration conservation program, and will enhance 1,000 acres of shallow lakes and restore 50 acres of small wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota. DU provides wetland engineering services to the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) to survey, design, and install water level control structures to enhance degraded shallow lakes and restore drained wetlands on public land and under easement. Water control structures will be used to conduct temporary water level draw-downs to rejuvenate shallow lake ecology and productivity. DU engineers will survey and design water control structures, and will manage their construction by private sector firms contracted by DU.Shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration are top priority actions in all major conservation plans for Minnesota. Our work addresses the habitat goals identified in North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Minnesota’s Prairie Conservation Plan, and Minnesota’s Duck Recovery Plan which calls for the active management of 1,800 shallow lakes and adding 64,000 wetlands to Minnesota’s landscape. This work is time-sensitive because complex shallow lake enhancement projects take several years to design and implement, and because wetlands restorations are critically needed for breeding waterfowl. Healthy and abundant wetlands are required to sustain breeding and migrating waterfowl. Minnesota has lost approximately 90% of our prairie wetlands along with 99% of native prairie uplands around them. This has had a profound negative impact on breeding ducks and other prairie wetland wildlife here. Shallow lakes and wetlands that remain are often those that were too deep to drain years ago, and they now function as the core of Minnesota’s remaining waterfowl habitat complexes. Unfortunately, these remaining wetland basins now often receive the excessive nutrient-laden water runoff from an intensively drained and interconnected landscape through which invasive fish such as carp have improved access. As a result, many of our remaining wetlands and shallow lakes are turbid and degraded due to highly drained watersheds, high and stable water levels in which nutrients collect and carp and other invasive fish proliferate. The result is that aquatic ecology functions stagnate and wetland productivity declines, and wetland basins with few aquatic plants and invertebrates result. This is especially detrimental to diving ducks and other species that rely exclusively on aquatic plant and invertebrate foods within wetlands and shallow lakes to survive. These factors have caused a decline in Minnesota’s diverse waterfowl resources, and in Minnesota’s rich waterfowling tradition too.This funding request will support DU projects that biologists and wetland engineering staff assess shallow lake and wetland restoration project feasibility, and design and manage construction of water control structures and fish barriers required to improve public water shallow lakes and restore wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota. Funding will support ongoing shallow lake technical assistance from DU biologists and engineers to assess, survey, and design future projects for implementation under future OHF appropriations for this program.",,2018-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(3207629916) -",jschneider@ducks.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Cottonwood, Douglas, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Sibley, Swift, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-shallow-lake-enhancement-wetland-restoration-initiative-phase-vii,,,,
9815,"Living Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Initiative, Phase 2",2013,4490000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$4,490,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to assess, restore, and enhance shallow lakes and wetlands, including technical assistance, survey, design, and engineering to develop new enhancement and restoration projects for future implementation. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 150 acres and Enhanced 2,936 acres of wetlands",,839300,"Ducks Unlimited private funds and federal funds",4490000,24000,,2.3,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing engineering program restored and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands by installing water level control structures to improve aquatic plant abundance and water clarity in partnership with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Ducks Unlimited engineered and completed 20 projects, including 3 wetland restorations and 17 shallow lake enhancements.  In all, this work restored 150 wetland acres and enhanced 2,936 shallow lake acres for a total of 3,086 wetland acres completed, surpassing our goals and spending all the state funds appropriated while providing $839,300 in non-state funding as leverage, well-beyond our proposal.",,"This grant was Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing engineering program restored and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands by installing water level control structures to improve aquatic plant abundance and water clarity in partnership with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Ducks Unlimited engineered and successfully completed 20 wetland projects through this appropriation, including 3 wetland restorations and 17 shallow lake enhancements.  In all, this work restored 150 wetland acres and enhanced 2,936 shallow lake acres for a total of 3,086 wetland acres completed, surpassing our goals and spending all the state funds appropriated while providing $839,300 in non-state funding as leverage, well-beyond the goals in our proposal and accomplishment plan.Minnesota has lost approximately 90% of our prairie wetlands, and many wetlands in other ecoregions of the state, to drainage. The shallow lakes and large marshes that remain now serve as the core of Minnesota’s remaining waterfowl habitat complexes, and are often those basins that were too deep to drain. These remaining wetlands now receive excessive water and nutrient runoff from a highly altered and intensively drained landscape, and are easily accessed by invasive fish such as common carp. As a result, many basins are now turbid and degraded due to high, stable water levels that allow carp and other invasive fish to proliferate and aquatic ecology to stagnate. The results is a lack of aquatic plants and invertebrates required to sustain migrating and breeding waterfowl, especially those species that rely on aquatic foods exclusively such as diving ducks.As a result, ducks migrating through Minnesota on their way north to breed in spring find sparse aquatic food resources, much to their detriment further north, and also again in the fall when their passage through Minnesota appears briefer each year. Those waterfowl that remain here to breed find poor brood-rearing habitat, as shallow lakes and marshes have a paucity of high quality wetland habitat with abundant aquatic plants and invertebrate food resources on which young ducks rely. These factors have contributed to a decline in Minnesota’s diverse waterfowl resources and, unfortunately, a decline in Minnesota’s rich waterfowling traditions.To remedy this situation, Ducks Unlimited’s “Living Lakes Initiative” assists the Minnesota DNR, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and other conservation partners to enhance and restore Minnesota’s shallow lakes and wetlands. This grant supported Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's biological and engineering work to design and construct water control structures and fish barriers. DU biologists worked closely with Minnesota DNR Shallow Lakes Program biologists to assess wetland conditions and identify possible management solutions. DU biologists and engineers surveyed, designed, and constructed the water control infrastructure necessary for state and federal agency staff to actively manage water levels. Funding in this request also supported ongoing shallow lake technical assistance from DU biologists and engineers to assess, survey, and design future projects for implementation under future OHF appropriations.Most enhancement work occured in the Prairie Region by design, as that is where waterfowl are in most need of habitat improvements.  Structures are used by agency managers to simulate natural temporary drought cycles in shallow lakes and wetlands that rejuvenate the aquatic ecological process that produces abundant aquatic plants and invertebrates. These structures last for 30 or more years and are generally use by agency staff every 5-7 years to conduct periodic temporary draw-downs that are key to enhancing and maintaining highly productive wetlands. Importantly, DU also restored smaller wetlands on public and other protected land near shallow lakes. Shallow lakes were selected for enhancement by DNR and FWS managers, and generally enjoy strong support from the public for improvement. The Minnesota DNR holds public meetings to share information on the current condition and management plan for shallow lakes designated for wildlife management purposes.PlanningEvery statewide conservation plan recognizes the need for improving and protecting Minnesota’s shallow lakes and associated wetlands for optimal wildlife habitat. The Minnesota DNR’s Duck Recovery Plan is the most specific, calling for the active management of 1,800 shallow lakes and adding 64,000 restored wetlands to Minnesota’s landscape. DU’s Living Lakes Initiative supports this plan through a goal of improving 300 Minnesota shallow lakes in 10 years. Shallow lakes and wetlands are identified as critical habitat for several “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” listed in Minnesota’s “Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild & Rare: An Action Plan for Minnesota Wildlife”, including lesser scaup, northern pintail, and trumpeter swan.Importantly, Ducks Unlimited’s Living Lakes Initiative directly address Minnesota’s Statewide Conservation & Preservation Plan Habitat Recommendations #4 and #5 on pages 78 and 80, respectively, which calls for the restoration and protection of shallow lakes (page 78) and the restoration of land, wetlands, and watersheds (page 80). This program addresses the LSOHC priorities of wetland and shallow lake restoration and enhancement in the Prairie and Forest-Prairie Transition sections. Finally, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan’s Prairie Pothole Joint Venture prioritizes the restoration and management of wetlands and shallow lakes through goals and objectives for improved brood-rearing and migration habitat for ducks. Many of the shallow lakes and wetlands prioritized for enhancement by DU are located within wetland habitat complexes identified by the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Strategic Habitat Conservation model and are high priority basins for both Service and Minnesota DNR field managers. DU shallow lake and wetland enhancement work is performed in close coordination and collaboration with either the Minnesota DNR or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and these agencies assume all future management and operation responsibilities for water control structures designed and installed by DU.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Murray, Otter Tail, Sibley, Stearns, Wadena, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-initiative-phase-2,,,,
10033950,"Living Shallow Lakes & Wetlands Enhancement & Restoration Initiative - Phase IX",2024,6634000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(f)","$6,634,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to restore and enhance shallow lakes, wetlands, and grasslands on public lands and wetlands and grasslands under permanent conservation easement for wildlife management. A list of proposed shallow-lake enhancements and wetland restorations must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","DU will enhance shallow lakes and wetlands to make them more productive for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife, which is a statewide concern due to statewide wetland loss and degradation. Wildlife response to wetland project improvements will be monitored, measured, and evaluated by conservation agency partner biologists including Minnesota DNR, USFWS, and Tribal Department of Natural Resource staff biologists. Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands - This program will restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands on federal Waterfowl Production Areas and USFWS Habitat easements, and similar wetlands for MNDNR, each of which will be selected strategically by USFWS and MNDNR to benefit existing wetland complexes and migratory birds for both breeding and migration habitat, and which will be monitored by USFWS and MNDNR. Game lakes are significant contributors of waterfowl, due to efforts to protect uplands adjacent to game lakes - DU will enhance and restore shallow lakes and wetlands on the Minnesota Valley NWR and federal Waterfowl Production Areas perpetually protected, managed, monitored, and evaluated annually by highly-trained U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service wildlife biologists. Service staff will guide the enhancement and restoration work by DU, and will evaluate wetland habitat outcomes annually to guide future management actions. Enhanced shallow lake productivity - Wetland and shallow lakes restored or enhanced via temporary water level draw-downs by DU-engineered and installed water control structures will be assessed by Minnesota DNR shallow lakes program surveys both before and after draw-downs to document improvements in water clarity, abundance of aquatic plants, and overall improvements in the aquatic ecology of each basin. Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service field staff also conduct periodic counts of waterfowl and other wildlife using these basins in both spring and fall, along with hunters, and thus wildlife and human use is also monitored on a more informative opportunistic basis",,,584300,"DU Private & federal NAWCA, MBCF, and Circle of Flight, Federal NAWCA and DU Private and Federal USFWS Migratory Bird Conservation Funds",6579000,55000,,1.76,DU,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase 9 request for Ducks Unlimited's Living Lakes program will enhance or restore 1,440 acres of wetlands and adjacent prairie grasslands for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Minnesota DNR on public lands and private lands under permanent easement. DU biologists and engineers will design wetland restorations and water control structures for active management of shallow lake water levels to enhance their ecology for ducks, other wildlife, and people, primarily in SW Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region. While DU staff will design restoration and enhancement projects, DU will hire private contractors to conduct restoration and enhancement","This Phase 9 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration conservation program will enhance or restore at least 1,440 acres of shallow lakes, wetlands, and prairie grasslands, primarily in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota. DU biologists work with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) and Minnesota DNR field staff to restore and enhance wetlands on public land and under easement, and DU engineers design water level control structures to enhance degraded shallow lakes for DNR. Water control structures are used for temporary water level draw-downs to rejuvenate shallow lake ecology and productivity for wildlife. Restoration work and structures are constructed by private sector firms hired by DU and are managed by FWS/DNR. Adjacent grasslands may be enhanced with tree removal. Shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration are top priority actions in all major conservation plans for Minnesota. Our work addresses the habitat goals identified in North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan, and Minnesota's Duck Recovery Plan which calls for the active management of 1,800 shallow lakes and restoring 64,000 wetlands to Minnesota's landscape. This work is time-sensitive because complex shallow lake enhancement projects take several years to design and implement, and because wetland restorations are critically needed for breeding waterfowl. Healthy and abundant wetlands are required to sustain breeding and migrating waterfowl. Minnesota has lost approximately 90% of our prairie wetlands and 99% of native prairie grasslands around them. This has had a profound negative impact on breeding ducks and other prairie wetland wildlife here. Our remaining shallow lakes and wetlands are often those that were too deep to drain years ago, and now function as the core of Minnesota's remaining waterfowl habitat complexes. Unfortunately, these remaining wetland basins now receive the excessive nutrient-laden water runoff from an intensively drained and interconnected landscape through which invasive fish such as carp have improved access. As a result, many of our remaining wetlands and shallow lakes are turbid and degraded due to drainage they received and high, stabilized water levels in which nutrients collect and invasive fish proliferate. This results in stagnated aquatic wetland ecology and productivity, and wetland basins with few aquatic plants and invertebrates for birds to eat. This is especially detrimental to diving ducks and other wetland-dependent species that rely exclusively on aquatic plant and invertebrate foods within wetlands and shallow lakes to survive. These factors have caused a significant decline in Minnesota's once diverse waterfowl population, and as a result, in Minnesota's rich waterfowling traditions. This funding request will support DU staff biologists and engineers who survey, design, and manage construction of shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration projects to improve public water shallow lakes and restore wetlands and grasslands, primarily in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota. Funding will also support ongoing shallow lake technical assistance from DU staff to assess, survey, and design future enhancement and wetland projects for implementation under future OHF appropriations for this program.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lindstrom,"Ducks Unlimited","c/o U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Litchfield WMD Office 22274 615th Avenue",Litchfield,MN,55355,3206932849ext-8,jlindstrom@ducks.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hennepin, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Washington, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-shallow-lakes-wetlands-enhancement-restoration-initiative-phase-ix-0,,,,
10035242,"Living Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Enhancement & Restoration Initiative - Phase X",2025,7867000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(h)","$7,867,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to restore and enhance shallow lakes and wetlands on public lands and wetlands under permanent conservation easement for wildlife management.","DU will enhance shallow lakes and wetlands to make them more productive for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife, which is a statewide concern due to statewide wetland loss and degradation. Wildlife response to wetland project improvements will be monitored, measured, and evaluated by conservation agency partner biologists including Minnesota DNR, USFWS, and Tribal Department of Natural Resource staff biologists. Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands - This program will restore and enhance wetlands and grasslands on federal Waterfowl Production Areas and USFWS Habitat easements, and similar wetlands for MNDNR, each of which will be selected strategically by USFWS and MNDNR to benefit existing wetland complexes and migratory birds for both breeding and migration habitat, and which will be monitored by USFWS and MNDNR. Game lakes are significant contributors of waterfowl, due to efforts to protect uplands adjacent to game lakes - DU will enhance and restore shallow lakes and wetlands on the Three Rivers Park District, Sherburne NWR, and Minnesota Valley NWR and federal Waterfowl Production Areas perpetually protected, managed, monitored, and evaluated annually by highly-trained U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service wildlife biologists. Park and service staff will guide the enhancement and restoration work by DU, and will evaluate wetland habitat outcomes annually to guide future management actions. Enhanced shallow lake productivity - Wetland and shallow lakes restored or enhanced via temporary water level draw-downs by DU-engineered and installed water control structures will be assessed by Minnesota DNR shallow lakes program surveys both before and after draw-downs to document improvements in water clarity, abundance of aquatic plants, and overall improvements in the aquatic ecology of each basin. Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service field staff also conduct periodic counts of waterfowl and other wildlife using these basins in both spring and fall, along with hunters, and thus wildlife and human use is also monitored on a more informative opportunistic basis",,,581000,"DU Private & federal NAWCA grants, DU Private & federal NAWCA, MBCF, and Circle of Flight and Federal USFWS Migratory Bird Con. Fund",7768000,99000,,3.33,DU,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase 10 request for Ducks Unlimited's Living Lakes program will enhance or restore 1,325 acres of wetlands and adjacent prairie grasslands for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Minnesota DNR on public lands and private lands under permanent easement. DU biologists and engineers will design wetland restorations and water control structures for active management of shallow lake water levels to enhance their ecology for ducks, other wildlife, and people, primarily in SW Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region. While DU staff will design restoration and enhancement projects, DU will hire private contractors to conduct restoration and enhancement.","This Phase 10 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration conservation program will enhance or restore at least 1,325 acres of shallow lakes, wetlands, and prairie grasslands, primarily in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota. DU biologists work with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) and Minnesota DNR field staff to restore and enhance wetlands on public land and under easement and DU engineers design water level control structures to enhance degraded shallow lakes for DNR and other partners. Water control structures are used for temporary water level draw-downs to rejuvenate shallow lake ecology and productivity for wildlife. Restoration work and structures are constructed by private sector firms hired by DU and are managed by FWS/DNR. Adjacent grasslands may be enhanced with tree removal. Shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration are top priority actions in all major conservation plans for Minnesota. Our work addresses the habitat goals identified in North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan, and Minnesota's Duck Recovery Plan which calls for the active management of 1,800 shallow lakes and restoring 64,000 wetlands to Minnesota's landscape. This work is time-sensitive because complex shallow lake enhancement projects take several years to design and implement, and because wetland restorations are critically needed for breeding waterfowl. Healthy and abundant wetlands are required to sustain breeding and migrating waterfowl. Minnesota has lost approximately 90% of our prairie wetlands and 99% of native prairie grasslands around them. This has had a profound negative impact on breeding ducks and other prairie wetland wildlife here. Our remaining shallow lakes and wetlands are often those that were too deep to drain years ago and now function as the core of Minnesota's remaining waterfowl habitat complexes. Unfortunately, these remaining wetland basins now receive the excessive nutrient-laden water runoff from an intensively drained and interconnected landscape through which invasive fish such as carp have improved access. As a result, many of our remaining wetlands and shallow lakes are turbid and degraded due to drainage they received and high, stabilized water levels in which nutrients collect and invasive fish proliferate. This results in stagnated aquatic wetland ecology and productivity and wetland basins with few aquatic plants and invertebrates for birds to eat. This is especially detrimental to diving ducks and other wetland-dependent species that rely exclusively on aquatic plant and invertebrate foods within wetlands and shallow lakes to survive. These factors have caused a significant decline in Minnesota's once diverse waterfowl population, and as a result, in Minnesota's rich waterfowling traditions. This funding request will support DU staff biologists and engineers who survey, design, and manage construction of shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration projects to improve public water shallow lakes and restore wetlands and grasslands. Funding will also support ongoing shallow lake technical assistance from DU staff to assess, survey, and design future enhancement and wetland projects for implementation under future OHF appropriations for this program.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lindstrom,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","c/o U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Litchfield WMD Office 22274 615th Avenue",Litchfield,MN,55355,3206932849ext-8,jlindstrom@ducks.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hennepin, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Morrison, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Washington, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-enhancement-restoration-initiative-phase-x,,,,
10031460,"Local Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Grant Programs",2025,4791000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09b","$4,791,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to solicit and rank applications and fund competitive matching grants for local parks, trail connections, and natural and scenic areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019. This appropriation is for local nature-based recreation, connections to regional and state natural areas, and recreation facilities and may not be used for athletic facilities, such as sport fields, courts, or playgrounds.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,0.75,"MN DNR","State Government","Provide approximately 15 matching grants for local parks, trail, acquisition of natural areas and trails to connect people safety to desirable community locations and regional or state facilities.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jenni,Bubke,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155-4039,"(651) 259-5638",jennifer.bubke@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/local-parks-trails-and-natural-areas-grant-programs-2,,,,
10031086,"Love in a Time of Hate",2022,40000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","a. 70% of the artists involved with the production will be BIPOC b. 50% of the audience will be more aware of LatinX issues affecting the southern border region c. 50% of the audiences will experience a culturally specific Shakesperian adaptation for the first time. d. 25% of the audience will experience Shakespeare for the first time.","Currently, we are in the middle of casting the show. It is scheduled to run from June 20th to 30th at the Luminary Theatre. We aim to have the creative team in place by mid-March. The script is being polished, and we have started to work with Marco Real-d'Arbelles, the artistic director of the Bach Society of Minnesota, on the play's music elements. So far, we have made a deposit payment to The Lummindary Theatre venue of $3675, and we have made payments to our project coordinator totaling more than $1325 for a total expenditure of $5000. ",,,,7650,,"Bernice Arias Minda Garcia Lorys Sierralta Ron Quintero Alberto Justiniano",,"Teatro del Pueblo",,"To mark our 30th anniversary, Teatro del Pueblo will produce a new LatinX adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, titled Love in the Time of Hate. This show will celebrate Chicano identity and tackle contemporary issues of race and diversity in the LatinX community. Set at the southern border, we will present Shakespeare's timeless play through a uniquely LatinX perspective by blending Shakespearian verse with contemporary Chicano spoken word, Hip Hop Dance, and original music.",,,2022-03-01,2023-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Alberto,Justiniano,,,,,," 651-321-2044"," al@teatrodelpueblo.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/love-time-hate,,,,
10006499,"Lower Mississippi River Habitat Partnership (Phase IV)-Upper Pool 9 Backwater Enhancement and Floodplain Forest Restoration",2019,1555000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(i)","$1,555,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance aquatic and forest habitats in the lower Mississippi River watershed, upper Pool 9 backwater. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Annual Fisheries surveys have been conducted by MN DNR in backwaters of upper Pool 9 since 1993, and continued monitoring will provide an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the 15 acre aquatic enhancement portion of this project. USFWS and USACE personnel will monitor and evaluate the success of the techniques used to restore 20 acres of floodplain forest..",,,,,1532600,22400,,,DNR,"State Government","This proposal seeks to enhance and restore 35 acres of fish and wildlife habitat on the lower Mississippi River in Houston County benefiting bluegill, crappie, bass, deer and Blue-winged and Prothonotary warblers. Sedimentation in Upper Mississippi River (UMR) backwaters and declining UMR floodplain forests are a concern to resource managers, anglers, hunters and recreational users. This proposal includes dredging accumulated sediments from a 15 acre backwater in upper Pool 9 and utilizing that material to bury invasive Reed Canary Grass and enhance topographical diversity on 20 acres of Mississippi River floodplain in support of tree planting and floodplain forest restoration.","Aquatic habitat in backwaters of the UMR are filling due to sedimentation from tributary inputs, altered hydrology and island erosion. Backwaters that historically provided deep water habitat and refuge to fish, reptiles and amphibians have decreased in quantity and quality throughout the UMR. The 15 acre aquatic area in upper Pool 9 to be enhanced by dredging will benefit bluegill, crappie and bass populations. Additionally, the area to be dredged is located in a protected bay adjacent to a public access and will increase year-round angling opportunities for multiple fish species. This is a unique project in that dredged material (silts and clays) will be used beneficially to enhance topographic diversity in support of floodplain forest restoration.Much of the existing floodplain forest in the Upper Pool 9 project area has been declining in coverage over the past several decades. Flat topography, higher groundwater levels caused by impoundment, increased frequency and duration of inundation, and reduced creation of new islands and shoreline have decreased the amount of terrestrial land cover suitable for sustaining forested communities in this area and throughout the UMR floodplain. Furthermore, increased competition from Reed Canary Grass (RCG), an aggressively invasive species whose occurrence is widespread throughout the project area, has adversely affected forest regeneration and altered the natural succession of open areas to forest. Placement of dredged material on a 20 acre area consisting of a monotypic stand of RCG will bury the invasive RCG, increase floodplain elevations by 2 - 3 feet and provide a clean medium for tree planting and direct seeding to restore the floodplain forest community, benefiting SGCN neo-tropical migrant bird species such as Prothonotary and Cerulean warblers.This project directly addresses the systemic issues of floodplain forest loss and habitat fragmentation, and is a priority action item in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) UMR Systemic Forest Management Plan. It incorporates a variety of floodplain forest restoration components such as: increasing tree species diversity; reintroduction of a hard mast component in floodplain forest communities; improving wildlife habitat; incorporation of innovative restoration measures such as the utilization of dredge materials for the purpose of increasing topographic diversity; and invasive species control and management. In addition, the project lends itself to the adaptive management process by incorporating a variety of restoration measures as well as post-project monitoring to measure their effectiveness, thereby informing future floodplain forest restoration efforts. As stated in the report ""Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi River System 1998"" (USGS 1999), ""The ecosystem as a whole benefits from floodplain forests. Besides serving as a rich habitat for wildlife and fish during floods; the forests reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and provide a scenic and recreational landscape."" Floodplain forest restoration in this location will allow for direct comparison with other floodplain forest restoration techniques being utilized in adjacent parcels by partner organizations and agencies. Those partners include MN Audubon, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the USACE. ",,,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dan,Dieterman,"MN DNR","1801 S. Oak St. ","Lake City",MN,55041,"(651) 345-3365",dan.dieterman@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Houston,"Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-mississippi-river-habitat-partnership-phase-iv-upper-pool-9-backwater-enhancement,,,,
10013362,"Lower Sioux Indian Community",2020,50000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We have identified immediate and long-term outcomes for this project. Measurable immediate outcomes include: a) establishment of an Oceti Sakowin Planning Committee; b) develop a strategy/model for future event sustainability; c) develop and strengthen institutional and organizational relationships within the region; d) fortify alliances dedicated to culture & heritage preservation, Dakota story-telling/truth-telling, history and interpretation; e) increase LSA site attendance by up to 500 ppl. in 2 day; and f) Gather as the Oceti Sakowin at Lower Sioux Agency- strong, successful and resilient. Long term outcomes we hope to see from this project are as follows: Increased interest from educators to include Indigenous authorship, Dakota relevant history curriculum, outreach and cultural education in the classroom. Audiences can gain an awareness of authentic cultural, historic resources that reflect an accurate narrative. By attending this event people will broaden their views on Minnesota history and determine historic inaccuracies of written materials. Build and strengthen inter-generational connections within and across our Dakota and Minnesota rural communities. The planning committee in partnership with LS THPO and SSTM will be responsible for drafting a mechanism for evaluation- this could be surveys, video clips, comment cards. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Robert Larsen, Grace Goldtooth, Earl Pendleton, Kevin O’Keefe, Jane Steffen",0.3,"Lower Sioux Indian Community","Tribal Government ","The goal of the Dakota History Symposium at Lower Sioux Agency is to reclaim Dakota voice in a narrative that under-represents Dakota perspective and cultural worldview while providing opportunity for exiled Dakota to reconnect to their shared history, disrupting dominant power dynamics that restrict Dakota truth-telling. Hosting a Dakota-led educational event will enhance public understanding, broaden worldviews perspective and increase access to historic truths of the State of Minnesota. ",,,2020-06-01,2022-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cheyanne,"St. John","Lower Sioux Indian Community","39527 Reservation Hwy 1",Morton,MN,56270,507-697-8672,Cheyanne.stjohn@lowersioux.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Stearns, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-sioux-indian-community," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
18192,"Lower Mississippi River Habitat Restoration Acceleration",2011,1000000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(g)","$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate agency programs and for cooperative agreements to acquire land in the Root River watershed. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The commissioner of natural resources must agree in writing to each proposed acquisition, restoration, and enhancement. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b).",,"Protected 151 acres of wetlands, 113 acres of prairies and 86 acres of forests.",,49000,"RIM, TUDARE",970500,800,,,,"State Government","This program resulted in permanent protection of three parcels totaling 350 acres. All three parcels are now being managed as Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) by MN DNR. This exceeds the original goal of 319 acres. Acquisition of two other parcels were attempted, but the offers were turned down by the sellers. The Lower Mississippi River Habitat Restoration Partnership is a long-term effort to restore habitat connectivity and improve water quality in critical areas along the Mississippi River corridor from the Twin Cities to the Iowa border by reconnecting tributaries to their floodplains, revitalizing backwaters and channels, and protecting and restoring floodplain forests, wetlands, and prairies that are essential to sustaining the incredible diversity of plants, animals, and human uses provided by this great river. Critical areas include the lower reaches of the Root, Zumbro, Cannon, and Vermillion Rivers, and the backwaters and channels of Mississippi River Pools 2 and 3 (St. Paul to Red Wing). FY2011 funding from the LSOHC focused on acquisition and restoration of key parcels in the Lower Root River floodplain. Acquisitions will be completed by the MN Dept of Natural Resources and restoration will be accomplished through outside contracts. ",,"MN DNR protected lands in the SE bluffland ecological section with this appropriation, and has or will restore grassland by planting native prairie.  DNR prioritizes acquisitions at sites where there is an existing habitat base to address fragmentation and to maximize habitat benefits.  Potential acquisitions are scored and ranked on numerous ecological and management criteria.  DNR seeks out willing landowners and conducts all transactions in accordance with state law and departmental policy.  County Board approval is obtained for all WMA acquisitions.Three properties totaling over 400 acres are now permanently protected as a result of acquisitions funded by this program.  This appropriation provided funding for 350 of those acres. Additional acres were funded by a Phase II OHF appropriation.  We were able to meet or nearly meet our original goals for forest and wetland acres protected, but failed to meet our prairie protection goal. The final and largest parcel acquired with this funding was dominated by wetland and forest habitat, so we fell about 20% short of the prairie goal.",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Walsh,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5232",rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Houston,"Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-mississippi-river-habitat-restoration-acceleration,,,,
10021389,"Lower Mississippi River Habitat Restoration Acceleration , Phase 1",2011,1000000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(g)","$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate agency programs and for cooperative agreements to acquire land in the Root River watershed. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The commissioner of natural resources must agree in writing to each proposed acquisition, restoration, and enhancement. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b).",,,,,,1000000,,,None,DNR,"State Government","The Lower Mississippi River Habitat Restoration Partnership is a long-term effort to restore habitat connectivity and improve water quality in critical areas along the Mississippi River corridor from the Twin Cities to the Iowa border by reconnecting tributaries to their floodplains, revitalizing backwaters and channels, and protecting and restoring floodplain forests, wetlands, and prairies that are essential to sustaining the incredible diversity of plants, animals, and human uses provided by this great river. Critical areas include the lower reaches of the Root, Zumbro, Cannon, and Vermillion Rivers, and the backwaters and channels of Mississippi River Pools 2 and 3 (St. Paul to Red Wing). FY2011 funding from the LSOHC will focus on acquisition and restoration of key parcels in the Lower Root River floodplain. Acquisitions will be completed by the MN Dept of Natural Resources and restoration will be accomplished through outside contracts. ","Prompt action is needed to protect and restore habitat that has been degraded in critical areas along the Mississippi River for fish and wildlife, including 82 species listed as endangered, threatened, or special concern. Channel modifications and levees along the lower end of the Zumbro and Root Rivers continues to fragment the lower tributary floodplains at their connection to the Mississippi River, resulting in a loss of wetlands, floodplain forest, and prairie. Development along the Vermillion and Lower Cannon Rivers continues to fragment floodplain forests and impact bluff landscapes. Locks and dams combined with excessive sediment from the Minnesota River watershed continue to degrade the river above Lake Pepin, with high turbidity and lack of a low water cycle preventing the growth of aquatic vegetation which provides critical habitat for fish and wildlife. Acting now will protect these critical areas from further degradation and provide opportunities to improve habitat connectivity and restore wetlands, forests, and prairies for fish and wildlife that live and migrate along the Mississippi River corridor. Outdoor Heritage funding for FY2011 will focus directly on protecting 86 acres of wetlands, 135 acres of prairie, and 98 acres of forest in the Lower Root River floodplain. Of those, 20 acres of wetlands, 135 acres of prairie, and 75 acres of forest will also be restored, and 10 acres of forest will be enhanced. Most parcels that are acquired and restored will connect to existing state or federal conservation lands and increase the amount and quality of habitat for fish and wildlife along the Mississippi River. Over 20 agencies and organizations have joined together as partners in this effort, working cooperatively to meet common goals for the Mississippi River. These partners have successfully protected and restored forests, wetlands and prairies through their individual acquisition and private lands assistance programs, and have helped reduce turbidity and sediment in the Mississippi and its tributaries through TMDL and watershed conservation efforts. Partners have the knowledge and skills to accomplish this work. Outdoor Heritage funding will allow partners to accomplish additional protection and restoration work in critical areas within the Lower Root River floodplain. Partners will leverage this program by providing staff time for restoration planning, signing, outreach and other activities. There is general local support for these projects. As landowners accept acquisition offers these parcels will be presented to the county for approval. It is anticipated the county will continue to approve these acquisitions. ",,1970-01-01,2013-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Tim,Schlagenhaft,DNR,"1801 S. Oak ","Lake City",None,55041,6513453365,timothy.schlagenhaft@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Houston,"Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-mississippi-river-habitat-restoration-acceleration-phase-1,,,,
20718,"Lower Mississippi River Habitat Partnership",2014,1710000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(f)","$1,710,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance aquatic habitat. Of this amount, $450,000 is for an agreement with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to enhance aquatic habitat in the lower Mississippi River watershed. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species. Remnant goat prairies are perpetually protected. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat. Improved aquatic habitat indicators.   ",,530000,"USFWS, USACE ",1549600,,,2.03,"DNR and USFWS","State Government","The Lower Mississippi River Habitat Partnership included three distinct project components. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service enhanced 700 acres of wetland and bottomland forest habitat on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge’s (Refuge) Root River Tract in Houston County. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) restored 112.7 acres of bluff prairie in Houston County; 8 acres of deep water habitat in Goose Lake (navigation pool 5 of the Mississippi River) and enhanced 200 acres of secondary channel and backwater lake habitat in North and Sturgeon Lakes (navigation pool 3 of the Mississippi River). ",,"Root River Tract (RRT):  Project planning and design included site elevation surveys, development of hydrologic models and analysis of restoration alternatives.  Recommended features to restore hydrologic connectivity included: removal of existing water control structures, installation of ditch plugs and breaching of existing low level levees and dikes.   A public informational meeting to seek input on a preliminary project plan was held and feedback from that meeting used to refine project alternatives.   A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) which evaluated four alternatives for restoring/enhancing the RRT was completed and released for a 30-day public comment period in September 2015.  A public meeting to discuss the proposed project and draft EA was held in October 2015.  Responses to comments received were provided in the final EA.  A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the preferred alternative was signed by the Regional Director, Region 3 of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in January 2015.   Restoring natural topography and drainage patterns required removal of existing dikes/levees; construction of ditch plugs using fill materials excavated from existing dikes/levees; removal of existing water control structures; and filling of an existing fish pond with materials excavated from existing dikes/levees.  Plans and specifications for completing this work were developed and local, State and Federal permits were acquired.  Work was accomplished through a combination of contracts and skilled hired labor workers in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  Heavy equipment (track trucks, backhoes, skid steers, etc.) was used to accomplish the work.  Large rainfall events in the watershed of the Root River created several floods in 2016 which affected project completion.  In September 2016, flooding on the Root River resulted in a levee breach that brought large amounts of floodwater from the Root  into the project area.  While this flooding delayed completion of some of the project features, it created a unique opportunity to observe how the project would function under flood conditions.  As a result of first-hand, on-site observations of flood waters entering and exiting the project site, project features were modified to enhance the overall hydrologic function of the project. In 2017, installation of low water crossings at locations where trials/roads traveling through the project area crossed restored river channels, oxbows and sloughs, finishing ditch plugs, native seeding, forest enhancement (planting of hard mast trees and flood plain species) and final grading of the project was completed.  Wet conditions and high Mississippi and Root River levels delayed completion of final project features in 2017.   The original goal for wetland and forest enhancement was to restore or enhance 700 acres.  That goal was achieved on time and under budget.  Approximately $299,612 was expended on the Root River project.  The cost of this project component was estimated at $450,000.   Bluff Prairie Restoration:  Bluff prairies, also known as “goat prairies” are a unique and rare habitat in southeastern Minnesota.  Goat prairies are found typically on south or west facing slopes.  Many if not most of these prairies are negatively affected by the invasion of tree species, in particular, red cedar trees.  Removal of red cedar trees as well as other trees from these prairies enhances light penetration to the vegetative layer under the trees and invigorates dormant/shaded prairie plants and seeds.  Restoring a natural fire regime through controlled burning on these sites further enhances prairie development.  Selection of prairies for restoration was based on public ownership and/or willingness of private landowners to have worked completed on their property.  Work was accomplished by contract to businesses familiar with goat prairie restoration techniques.  The original goal for bluff prairie restoration under this grant was to restore 70 acres.  The final bluff prairie acreage restored was 112.7 acres on 8 sites.  This project component was completed, on time, on budget ($150,000 spent) and exceeded the project acreage objective. Pool 3 (North and Sturgeon Lakes) – Pool 5 (Goose Lake):  This project component initially involved multiple habitat restoration/enhancement objectives using established large river restoration techniques such as water level management, channel modifications, island building and dredging. A “cost-share partnership agreement” between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Minnesota DNR was needed to fully execute the project, however, the federally funded portion of the project was placed in deferment until the language associated with partnership agreement and future project management could be amended to satisfy legal requirements. Based on these challenges, an amendment to the accomplishment plan for Pool 3 was approved on July 10, 2015 which reduced the dollar amount of leverage expected from the Federal Government and the potential scope of the project. An additional amendment was submitted and approved in March 2016 which added Goose Lake (Pool 5) as a project site and defined that portion of the Pool 3 project to only include a channel modification at the Brewer Lake inlet. Approximately $500,000 Federal dollars were leveraged and spent on planning and development of preliminary project specifications and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the larger project. Products from this planning effort were used to develop final plans and specs and to obtain the necessary permits for the LSOH funded channel modification project.  In 2016, 8 acres of Goose Lake was dredged to a depth of 7 feet to restore fisheries habitat. Backwater habitats are declining as a result of sedimentation. Dredging to restore depth in backwaters benefits many aquatic species by providing habitat suited for overwintering.  Permits were secured and a contract for the channel modification project at Brewer Lake inlet was awarded in April 2017. Placement of a rock channel liner and shoreline protection was performed from barge mounted heavy equipment. Construction was completed in the spring of 2018. Pre-project monitoring of habitat conditions, fish populations and freshwater mussel populations was completed before construction. The project has achieved the desired outcome of reducing Mississippi River flows and sedimentation rates in Brewer Lake, Buffalo Slough and Sturgeon Lake. The physical and biological response expected would improve aquatic habitat conditions for fish and mussels and protection of floodplain forest communities for a variety of bird and mammal species.  ",2013-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Yager,"U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service","51 E. 4th Street",Winona,MN,55987,507-494-6219,timothy_yager@fws.gov,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Houston","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-mississippi-river-habitat-partnership,,,,
2542,"Lower Mississippi River Habitat Partnership, Phase 2",2012,707000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(e)","$707,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire and enhance habitat in the lower Root River and lower Zumbro River watersheds, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivisions 7 and 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in fee 43 acres of Wetlands and 82 acres of Forests",,,,706414,586,,,"MN DNR","State Government","This funding resulted in permanent protection of three strategically located parcels totaling 125 acres. Funding was used to protect high priority parcels within the Lower Root and Lower Zumbro River floodplains. This was part of a broad partnership working to improve habitat quality and connectivity in critical areas along the Mississippi River corridor. Two of the three parcels acquired are now being managed as State Forests (SFT), while the third parcel is being managed as a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). These parcels are protecting forests and habitat while providing public hunting, trapping and compatible outdoor uses. The Lower Mississippi River Habitat Restoration Partnership is a long-term effort to restore habitat connectivity and improve water quality in critical areas along the Mississippi River corridor from the Twin Cities to the Iowa border by reconnecting tributaries to their floodplains, revitalizing backwaters and channels, and protecting and restoring floodplain forests, wetlands, and prairies that are essential to sustaining the incredible diversity of plants, animals, and human uses provided by this great river. Critical areas include the lower reaches of the Root, Zumbro, Cannon, and Vermillion Rivers, and the backwaters and channels of Mississippi River Pools 2 and 3 (St. Paul to Red Wing). FY2011 funding from the LSOHC focused on acquisition and restoration of key parcels in the Lower Root River floodplain. ",,"Parcels were selected are those of highest priority, previously identified in land asset management plans. The pool of parcels was selected using key classifications including; those providing protection of critical habitat, those providing access to state land, and those consolidating fragmented state land parcels. Parcels were further prioritized by the values protected, acres accessed and consolidation as determined by state/private boundary reduction. Lands acquired are part of the Lower Root and Lower Zumbro River floodplains established under the Outdoor Recreation System (M.S. 86A.06). This project included the initial land development of each parcel acquired including boundary surveys and signage. There was no well, septic, building or dump issues to consider. Lands acquired contained existing quality habitat, requiring very little immediate restoration or enhancement work. Federal funds were used to evaluate the quality of wetlands on one parcel, but it was determined that no mitigation efforts were required.",2011-07-20,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Milne,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5270",bob.milne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Houston, Wabasha","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-mississippi-river-habitat-partnership-phase-2,,,,
10031082,"Lub Neej Thoj Nam Tawg Rog (Life as a Refugee), A Hmong Language Book Series",2022,67000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The outcome accomplishments of this project will be concise, material and readily determined. Four photographically illustrated booklets will be created, with 800 printed and delivered to participating schools, as well as additional schools and libraries serving Hmong communities throughout Minnesota. Confirmation of receipt of all books by all entities will be documented, and readily available, and on our web site. If the four projects result in participating schools actually using the books in the classroom, it will signify minimal success, as it means the schools felt it was a worthwhile teaching and learning experience, and the resulting books are worthy of being integrated into their curricula. If more schools wish to participate in future projects it will signify moderate success, as it means schools consider the material produced as a practical teaching resource. If schools not participating in the projects request to order our completed books for their students it will of course signify wild success. Most importantly, if we receive letters like this from participating schools, as we did from our pilot booklet project partner school, we will consider our project's outcome to be optimum: ""It's been exciting to see our students engage in authentic writing projects like this one with Minors - where they are examining pictures of Hmong families in the Ban Vinai Refugee camp and are learning about that period of history, which is so personally tied to their own family histories. It has opened up cross-generational conversations in our students' families, as well interest in learning about who they are. It has also challenged our students to use their knowledge of the Hmong language in real and authentic ways - learning and sharing those stories through published works of writing. We are so excited to have this book incorporated into our curriculum and added to our libraries and classrooms to be shared with all of our students and the larger community."" May Lee Xiong, Principal Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet Elementary School Saint Paul Public Schools","We are almost on schedule with the project, which consists of photo selections and narratives by student writers, editing and proofing by teachers and language coaches, layout by a Minnesota Hmong-owned graphic design studio, and the printing and distribution of 4 books, 200 copies of each, to scores of schools, libraries and organizations serving Hmong communities in Minnesota . Three of the four books are in the final stages, having been written this fall by students, in Hmong with English translations, and are now being edited by their teachers and language coaches. The three Minnesota participating Hmong language classes are at Harding and Park Center High Schools, and Community School of Excellence, a Hmong charter school. We expect to finish design, layout and begin printing of these three books by March. The fourth book project is to begin this month with one more participating school with printing and distribution in May.; Outcomes: With the support of MHC funding we were able to create and print a series of photographically illustrated Hmong language books by the end of the 2022-23 School Year. Participating schools have each received 100 of the books created by their students. The books are now permanent additions to classrooms and libraries at each participating school. The remaining books are now at schools, libraries and organizations serving Minnesota Hmong communities. Work Accomplished: Working first with public and charter school administrators, we brought together hundreds of students, their teachers and language coaches, as well as cultural experts, of four Hmong language classes at four Minnesota schools, created four unique books, then designed, printed and delivered 800 copies of the four books. These Hmong language books have English translations included, which were also written by the participating students, and edited by their teachers. One set of the series, including a pilot project book which was also supported by MHC, is being delivered this month to MHC. (Total of five books in the set.) For convenience, here is a link to flip versions of all five books, which can be paged through and read by clicking on the arrows at bottom of each book, once opened: http://www.folklorestudio.com/MinorsSchoolBooks/ Our goal was to create four books with four Hmong language classes at four Minnesota schools, and to see them incorporated into the curriculum at each of the participating schools. This goal was met, and verified by the participating educators, as seen in their remarks in the questions below.",,,"In-Kind Support We have several Hmong university students and professors voluntarily helping this project, along with the educators mentioned above, and of course the student writers and translators. . This project benefited greatly from the voluntary out of class time, energy and personal expense of more than a dozen teachers, language coaches and administrators who gladly added this project to their busy schedules because of the tremendous need for Hmong language resources, especially in social studies. If we implement similar projects in the future, we will propose to provide some compensation for the many extra hours required of teachers. Further, this book series project was generously supported by Minors' volunteers who are Hmong university students in Minnesota, and we were tremendously aided by advice and guidance from the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, Saint Paul.",67000,,"Minors' Board of Directors Dr. Mai See Lor, Chair Ms Mao Her Thao, Vice-Chair Ms Npaus Baim Her, Secretary and Financial Officer Dr. Lee Pao Xiong Dr. Shoua Yang Dr. Shayle Miller; Minors' Board of Directors 2023 Chair - Dr. Mai See Lor Saint Cloud, MN maisee_online@yahoo.com Vice Chair - Ms Mao Her Thao Newport, MN maothao@yahoo.com Secretary & Financial Officer - Ms Npaus Baim Her Saint Paul, MN npausbaim.her@gmail.com Dr. Shoua Yang Saint Cloud, MN syang05_@hotmail.com Professor Lee Pao Xiong Saint Paul, MN xiong@csp.edu Dr. Shayle Miller Evanston, IL smiller188@comcast.net",,Minors,,"This project will create a series of Hmong language booklets, photographically illustrated, comprehensively exploring the refugee experience, with narratives written by elementary school language students, based on their interviews with family elders and impressions of the photos, and edited by their teachers and dual language coaches.",,,2022-04-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Doug,Hulcher,,,,,," 413 848 2495"," admin@minorsasia.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lub-neej-thoj-nam-tawg-rog-life-refugee-hmong-language-book-series,,,,
33928,"Macalester Park Historic Resources Survey",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Tom Brock, Elyse Jensen, Claire Simonson, Joe Musolf, Tom Tarnow, Steve Buetow, Amanda Welliver",0.00,"Historic Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to conduct an architectural survey of Macalester Park for possible local designation or inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Carey,"Historic Saint Paul","318 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-3049,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/macalester-park-historic-resources-survey,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013357,"Maggie Lorenz/Wakinyan Luta Oyanke Drum and Dance Society Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","In 2020 we want to expand our program by creating a new addition to our weekly drum and dance, which is inviting in guest speakers monthly to provide cultural teachings pertaining to the drum, the songs, the dances, and powwow protocols. Our guest speaker program will achieve the following goals: Deepen the cultural knowledge in our drum and dance society members Build relationships between our drum and dance society and well-respected members of the powwow circuit A successful program will include our members having gained deeper cultural knowledge and feeling stronger in their sense of cultural identity. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,NA,,"Maggie Lorenz/Wakinyan Luta Oyanke Drum and Dance Society",Individual,"Guest speakers will provide cultural teachings pertaining to the drum, the songs, the dances, and powwow protocols. ",,,2019-12-19,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maggie,Lorenz,,,,,,763-439-3532,Maggie.WakinyanLuta@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maggie-lorenzwakinyan-luta-oyanke-drum-and-dance-society-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034028,"Mainstage Program of Three World Premiere Katha Dance Concerts",2025,88936,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Kalyan Mustaphi (Executive Director), Rita Mustaphi (President), Monica Singh Shukla (Secretary), Kuhu Singh, Aditi (Munshi) Stinbruche",,"Katha Dance Theatre",,"Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) will produce a mainstage program of three world premiere dance concerts to share the art, culture, and history of India through the art of Kathak dance - the 2,000-year-old classical dance style of North India. These productions will include the world premiere of GANGA. The Myth and Reality, the world premiere of PANCHATANTRA, and the world premiere of PRAKRITIR PRATISODH Nature's Revenge. The first will premiere in St. Paul, the second in Minneapolis, and the third will play in another Twin Cities venue (TBD). We will also tour GANGA to audiences in Greater Minnesota during the project period.",,,2024-08-01,2025-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kalyan,Mustaphi,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Itasca, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mainstage-program-three-world-premiere-katha-dance-concerts,,,,
10031107,"Making the Brooklyns Home to the Hmong",2022,70000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Mn Zej Zog's goal is to stretch the dollars of this grant funding as far as it can go: 1. By the end of Hmong Arts, Culture, and History Day in the Brooklyns, 90% of participants will be able to identify what it means to be Hmong in the Brooklyns through various hand-on activities, dialogues with community. a cultural show, and food. 2. By the end of the Hmong New Year celebration event, 100% of youth leaders will be able to demonstrate youth leadership skills through volunteering, performing, and hosting the event. 3. By the end of the Hmong New Year celebration event, 90% of participants will be able to define the importance of the Hmong New Year through educational booths, skits in the show, poetry, dialoging with creating new friendships with other attendees, etc... 4. By the end of Healing through Music Program, 100% youth participants will be able to create youth friendly Hmong inspired songs through weekly vocal lessons, recording it and have in produced to the final stages and showcased at future Hmong New Year in the Brooklyns. 5. By the end of the Healing Hmong Music Retreat, 90% of youth participants will have a compiled list of tools to help cope with tough situations and heal through music themes, mini-mental health workshops, and messages from artists and professionals. 6. By the end of the Hmong Films in the Parks, 90% of families will be able to ask questions to better understand about Hmong culture, history, and language that shows up in the film through viewing various Hmong films dialoging with directors and the cast and crew after the film. ","Brooklyn's Hmong New Year: Due to unforeseen circumstances, because our artist was able to complete the HNY poster for 2023, she spent some time on the project this winter to finish what she had started in November; therefore, we are excited to have a permanent HNY poster to have in place for many years to come. Healing Through Music School Program: Kevin and the students continue to make great progress. Both students groups are more than have way complete with their songs after weeks of intensive work with voice training. Here's is a demo from the Augsburg group for you to preview: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFhELCJcCo/9FTpcMZYKuzICQVgwIlTcw/watch?utm_content=DAFhELCJcCo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink. Students at Patrick Henry will be debuting their hit single at their May show on Friday, May 19th in the evening at their school. In collaboration with McPhail's Hmong music program, we will also be stipending another Hmong artist, Michelle Elle who also has been working with students from Park Center and Osseo Senior high. She's been working tirelessly with students. Students at PC and Osseo have their performance on Friday, May 26th from 5:30-8pm at Park Center High School auditorium. Healing Through Hmong Music Retreat/Concert for Youths: Our committee has been working with the City of BP and BC to create this unique opportunity. We will be hosting the event on Saturday, July 8th from 3-9pm at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center. We are in the midst of securing Hmong artists from the community, creating a flyer, save the date event on FB, etc....There will be special performances from our Healting Through Music program that will give our Hmong youths the chance to increase their confidence, show their work to the world, and spreads words of healing for young people. Hmong Films in the Parks: We did a film showing in collaboration with our other coalition - the MN Hmong Educators coalition. We invited the BC and BP community along with MN Hmong educators to watch the newest Hmong film, Xai and Luna, that was released in Nov of 2022. We had about 150 people in attendance and had a great Q and A after the show. The film touched on some hard to discuss topics in the Hmong community through humor and language. The event was well received. The results was above and beyond what we could ever imagine. Having the right people on our planning team including youths, community members and many more to bring the voices of the community was key to success. Every event was well organized and good intension for the community. Attendance participation was one form of measuring success and the narrative conversations after the events that continue to spark the community interest on the impact of the event on them. That's how we know we were successful. We feel that the goals were very attainable and we achieved them with the right artist and space venue as a part of the collaboration. Thank you for your investment in believing in MN Zej Zog for carrying out this much needed work. I will send a final report with more details to Laura Adams that contains the narrative and photos from events. ",,,"For the Hmong Films in the Park - Xai and Luna - we had another funding to support the desserts/snacks - $595. . As always, we look for partnership to take these events to the next level. We can't do it alone as an organization. Hmong Community Explore Your Parks Day was co-funded by Hennepin County, and other non-profits Brooklyns Hmong New year was co-funded by City of Brooklyn Center and City of Brooklyn Park Making Music with Students was co-funded by McPhail Center for Music",70000,,"Co-Executive Director, Pang Yang (Hmong-American) Co-Executive Director, Jenna Cushing-Leubner (Caucasian) Treasure, Dao Hawj (Hmong-American) Board of Director Yee Yang (Hmong-American) Board of Director Kaochi Pha (Hmong-American) Board of Director See Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director Choking Thao (Hmong-American) Board of Director Kaj Tug Emily Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director Community Representative: Linda Yang (Hmong-American) Community Representative: Diane Sannes (Caucasian)Community Representative: Yer Syhaphom (Hmong-American); Co-Executive Director, Pang Yang (Hmong-American) Co-Executive Director, Jenna Cushing-Leubner (Caucasian) Treasure, Dao Hawj (Hmong-American) Secretary, Gaolee Khang (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Kaj Tug Emily Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Yee Yang (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Kaochi Pha (Hmong-American) Board of Director, See Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Chakong Thao (Hmong-American)",,"MN Zej Zog",,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-02-28,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/making-brooklyns-home-hmong,,,,
10034034,"Many Faces: Many Expressions",2024,36600,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Tara Jebens-Singh (Chair), Lisa Pocrnich (Vice Chair), Angela Johnson (Treasurer), Mike Greenbaum (Treasurer), Jackie Reis (Past Chair), Traci Shimek, Tim Maurer, Kate Andersen, Rob Thomas",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area will provide opportunities to listen, learn, reflect, and engage in conversations and actions that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. The theme, Many Faces: Many Expressions, will bring awareness to the heritage and traditions of our American Indian neighbors through a Wacipi; continues by highlighting stories of recent immigrants to our area through innovative artwork; and culminates by celebrating and building community through a multi-cultural festival.",,,2024-06-03,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jacqueline,Reis,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/many-faces-many-expressions,,,,
17926,"Manuscript Publication for Winnebago Creek Valley in Southeastern Minnesota",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Jefferson Township Board of Supervisors - Dale Neumann, George Mauss, Ed Hammell",,"Jefferson Township","Local/Regional Government","To publish the book ""History of the Winnebago Valley""",,"To publish the book ""History of the Winnebago Valley""",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Barbara,Scottston,"Jefferson Township","21609 Kubitz Rd",Eitzen,MN,55931,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/manuscript-publication-winnebago-creek-valley-southeastern-minnesota,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28623,"Manuscript: History of Northwest Aeronautical Corporation",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Terry Baker, Ingemar Holm, James Johns, J. Nicholas Linsmayer, Donald Patton",,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified professional to produce a manuscript on the history of the Northwest Aeronautical Corporation.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,J,Linsmayer,"American Aviation Heritage Foundation","5444 First Ave So",Minneapolis,MN,55419,651-688-3600,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/manuscript-history-northwest-aeronautical-corporation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17598,"Maplewood History Book: Research",2012,6745,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Maplewood Area Historical Society",," To conduct research on the comprehensive history of Maplewood from the 1850s to present. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maplewood-history-book-research,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
9430,"Maplewood Nature Center PV Project",2010,30000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"City of Maplewood",,"to install a 1.4 kW solar PV array, one solar mobile PV, and solar educational signage at the Maplewood Nature Center",,,2010-09-27,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maplewood-nature-center-pv-project,,,,
28791,"Maplewood Fire Department Oral History, Phase 1",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Robert Jensen, William Bruentrup, Raydelle Bruentrup, Steven Carlson, Mickey Michlitsch, Michael Ericson, Charlotte Wasiluk and Sandy Dicke.",,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in oral history interviews the history of the Maplewood Fire Department.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Jensen,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-900-3539,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maplewood-fire-department-oral-history-phase-1,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28797,"Maplewood Historic Context Study",2014,9500,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9500,,"Mayor Will Rossbach, Rebecca Cave, Kathleen Juenemann, Robert Cardinal, Marvin Koppen",,"City of Maplewood","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified historian to conduct a historic context study for the City of Maplewood.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Virginia,Gaynor,"City of Maplewood","1830 County Road B East",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-249-2416,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maplewood-historic-context-study,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28731,"""Marketing a Heritage"" Gallery Exhibit Production",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,President,,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified exhibit consultants to create new interpretive and instructional signage for a museum exhibit.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rick,Moore,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222","Saint Paul",MN,55108,651-647-9628,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/marketing-heritage-gallery-exhibit-production,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10002289,"Maximize Value of Water Impoundments to Wildlife",2018,195000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 06f","$195,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the National Audubon Society, Minnesota office, to control invasive hybrid cattails in water impoundments to improve habitat quality for migrating and breeding birds. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Audubon Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Alexandra,Wardwell,"Audubon Minnesota","1 Water St W, Ste 200","St. Paul",MN,55107,"(218) 687-2229 x11",awardwell@audubon.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Marshall, Polk",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maximize-value-water-impoundments-wildlife,,,,
10034087,"Maya Washington Solo Exhibition",2024,24500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Maya Washington",,"This project will support a solo exhibition of new work at the American Indian Community Housing Organization's AICHO Galleries in Duluth, MN tentatively scheduled to run from June 7- August 30, 2024. The presentation will include community engagement activities in the form of an artist reception, and public facing cultural workshops, discussions, and related programming. The work presented is a meditation on the artist's creative practice before, during, and after the Global pandemic, and Global uprising of 2020. Through photography, mixed media, video and poetry, the exhibition will chronicle the time period as witness but also grapple with changing perspectives in the aftermath of personal and universal upheaval.",,,2024-05-22,2024-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maya,Washington,,,,,,"(213) 435-8406",running.water.entertainment@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maya-washington-solo-exhibition,,,,
10003482,"Measuring Hydrologic Benefits from Glacial Ridge Habitat Restoration",2015,168000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$168,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Red Lake Watershed District and the United States Geological Survey for completion of the analysis of flooding and water-quality benefits resulting from wetland and prairie restorations at Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,168000,,,1.24,"Red Lake Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Since 2000, a diverse group of partners has been collectively working in northwestern Minnesota on one of the largest prairie-wetland restorations in the world. Spanning 22,000 acres and adjacent to an additional 16,000 acres of public and private conservation land, the goal of the Glacial Ridge Project has been to demonstrate whether large-scale habitat restoration is a viable way to reduce flooding and improve water quality. Prior to beginning restoration efforts on the project, a comprehensive baseline hydrologic study of the area was completed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The Red Lake Watershed District and USGS are using this appropriation to complete a post restoration study that will quantify and evaluate the amount of flood reduction, water-quality improvement, and ecosystem-function change that has resulted from the wetland and prairie restoration efforts at Glacial Ridge. This information will be used to guide future restoration efforts throughout the state and beyond.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_03m.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Myron,Jesme,"Red Lake Watershed District","100 Pennington Ave S","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,"(218) 681-5800","jesme@wiktel.com and cowdery@usgs.gov",,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Polk, Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/measuring-hydrologic-benefits-glacial-ridge-habitat-restoration-1,,,,
2136,"MeCC V - Restore & Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat (2.3)",2010,90000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.3","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,80000,,,,,,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Outcome and Results The Twin Cities contains significant habitat areas. There is a concerted effort to protect, improve and link these areas. FMR's goal with this project was to partner with landowners to restore and enhance habitat at a number of these areas. During this phase of the MeCC project, FMR conducted activities at 9 distinct sites resulting in the restoration of a total of 287 acres, including 179 acres using Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funds and 108 acres using leveraged funds. A management plan exists for each site, which served as guide for the restoration and enhancement activities. These sites included: Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area: Spot treated weeds on a 17-acre restored prairie and conducted exotic brush control on 28 acres of woodland. Conducted follow up buckthorn control on 3-acres of woodland. Sand Coulee Prairie. Conducted prescribed burns, mowing, and spot-spraying on 83- acres. Volunteers assisted in collecting seeds and removing weeds. Rosemount Wildlife Preserve. Conducted a prescribed burn on 16 acres of woodland. Wilmar. Mowed a 25-acre prairie restoration & treated exotic invasive plans in a 15-acre woodland. Mississippi River Gorge. Volunteers installed native tree and shrubs on 2-acre and installed prairie plants to enhance a 4-acre prairie restoration within Crosby Park. Volunteers also hand weeded the site. At the Riverside Park in Minneapolis, volunteers installed native plants within 4-acre of woodland. Hastings Riverflats Park. Applied basal bark treatment to buckthorn on 27 acres of floodplain forest. Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area and Aquatic Management Area. Exotic brush was removed and sprouts treated on 67 acres of woodland. Native grass seed was broadcasted over this woodland. Prairie restoration activities took place on a 4-acre old field. A 4-acre reed canary grassland was treated as part of a re-forestation effort. Ravenna Block Greenway-Dakota County. Buckthorn was removed from 12 acres of woodland, while a prescribed burn was conducted and native prairie seed was broadcasted on a 24-acre grassland. Emrick. 22 acres of a former farm field were seeded to prairie, followed by a mowing. Nine acres of exotic dominated woodland were removed and chipped for biofuels. Project Results Use and Dissemination FMR organizes many tours and stewardship events at the sites where we conduct restoration activities. We share information about this project with the participants of these events. FMR also occasionally publishes articles in its paper and electronic newsletters regarding restoration projects that it is involved in. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 N Robert St, Ste 400","St. Paul",MN,55101,"651-222-2193 x1",tlewanski@fmr.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-restore-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat-23,,,,
2139,"MeCC V - Restore & Enhance Significant Habitat (2.5)",2010,155000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.5","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,300000,,,,,,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Outcome and Results Great River Greening, along with our volunteers and partners, restored and enhanced a total of 204 acres of habitat with Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund dollars, exceeding our goal of 155 acres, and an additional 140 acres with over $153,000 in leveraged non-state funds. Habitats included prairie, savanna, and forest, including nine native plant communities with biodiversity of statewide significance (as rated by Minnesota County Biological Survey), and habitat for 18 documented rare plant species (1 invertebrate, 2 bird, and 15 plant species). Restorations/enhancements also occurred at sites in priority watersheds rich with rare terrestrial and aquatic rare species, including the St. Croix, Mississippi, and Minnesota; as well as Valley Creek and Eagle Creek trout stream watersheds. A total of 15 different sites were restored/enhanced. Enhancement of native plant communities with existing significant biodiversity occurred at: Arcola Mills Historic Foundation (Stillwater); St Croix Valley Early Detection/Rapid Response Garlic Mustard (Taylors Falls and Marine locations); Spring Lake Regional Park (Scott Co); Spring Lake Park Reserve (Dakota Co); Hidden Valley Park (Savage); Snail Lake Regional Park (Shoreview); St. Croix Savanna SNA (Bayport); Lost Valley Prairie SNA (Denmark Township); and Pond Dakota Mission (Bloomington).   Restoration/enhancement of habitats in important and strategic locations were: prairie/savanna establishment at Pilot Knob Hill (Mendota Heights), located in an area identified by DNR as a top-tier township for habitat for Species of Greatest Conservation Need; a large prairie/savanna restoration/enhancement at Belwin Conservancy's Lake Edith site (Afton), in the Valley Creek watershed; early detection and control of garlic mustard at a Valley Creek watershed location; prairie restoration/enhancement at Central Corridor (Woodbury and Cottage Grove), historically connected to Lost Valley Prairie SNA; savanna maintenance at Eagle Creek AMA (Savage), a metro trout stream;/li>; floodplain forest enhancement at Heritage Village Park (Inver Grove Heights) to expand on existing significant floodplain forest on the banks of the Mississippi River; and a prairie reconstruction burn at OH Anderson Elementary (Mahtomedi), habitat that is also used extensively in classroom studies. Volunteers contributed over 2500 hours to these habitat projects. Project Results Use and Dissemination In January, 2010, Great River Greening included a feature article on the ENRTF, LCCMR, and the Metro Conservation Corridors program and projects in our e-postcard, circulation 3200. A write up on the Metro Conservation Corridors program with features of select projects was included in our Spring 2011 Newsletter, and an article featuring the Pond Dakota Mission restoration was featured in our Fall 2010 newsletter. These are available for continued viewing at http://www.greatrivergreening.org/news.asp. In addition, project descriptions are included in our volunteer recruitment efforts to all the volunteers in our database. In addition, Greening is in active partnership with landowners and other land managers, resulting in a dynamic and timely exchange of information and results. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","35 W Water St, Ste 201","St. Paul",MN,55107,651-665-9500,wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-restore-enhance-significant-habitat-25,,,,
2142,"MeCC V - Metro SNA Acquisition, Restoration & Enhancement (2.7/3.6)",2010,410000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f2.7/3.6","$3,375,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the fifth appropriation for acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $2,185,000 is for Department of Natural Resources agency programs and $1,190,000 is for agreements as follows: $380,000 with the Trust for Public Land; $90,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $155,000 with Great River Greening; $250,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $225,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $90,000 with Friends of the Minnesota Valley for the purposes of planning, restoring, and protecting important natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through grants, contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. All funding for conservation easements must include a long-term stewardship plan and funding for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. To the maximum extent practical, consistent with contractual easement or fee acquisition obligations, the recipients shall utilize staff resources to identify future projects and shall maximize the implementation of biodiverse, quality restoration projects in the project proposal into the first half of the 2010 fiscal year.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Project Outcome and Results Nearly 150 acres of high quality native habitat threatened by urban development was acquired and added to two metro Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs). First, 80 acres were acquired (36.7 acres pro-rated to this appropriation) and added to the Hastings Sand Coulee SNA. The addition contains native oak savanna and prairie and increases this SNA to 267 acres. Thus, more than half of this largest remaining prairie complex in Dakota County is protected for its 13 resident rare species (including 3 snake and 2 butterfly species) and for public use, including hiking and nature observation. Second, about 70 acres - including public fishing frontage on the Credit River - was acquired (6.2 acres pro-rated to this appropriation) and added to the Savage Fen SNA in Scott County. These sites offer urban residents close-to-home nature-based recreation, including a new archery hunting opportunity on 300 acres at Savage Fen SNA. SNA restoration and enhancement activities were completed on 187 acres at 13 SNAs in 7 counties in the greater metropolitan area. For example, a 55-acre prairie was reconstructed (restored) at Lost Valley Prairie SNA with the help of volunteers and a Sentence-to-Serve crew using seed collected on site by hand and mechanically harvested by the SNA crew. Almost 100 acres was prescribed burned at 5 SNAs. About 34 acres received invasive species control actions, including work by Conservation Corps Minnesota. These activities result in better habitat for the SNAs' rare features and improved quality for users of SNAs. Project Results Use and Dissemination Information about Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) sites, including those SNAs with new acquisition, restoration, enhancement and development activities through this appropriation, is available on the DNR website (www.mndnr.gov/snas). DNR-sponsored volunteer events, such as those involved in the Lost Valley Prairie, are regularly posted at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/volunteering/sna/index. Both of the acquisition projects received publicity in local newspapers and in partner organization newsletters. Specifically, Savage Fen SNA acquisition was publicized in the Shakopee Valley News and in the Trust for Public Land's electronic newsletter and electronic invite. The Hastings Sand Coulee SNA acquisition was referenced in articles in the Hastings Gazette and the Friends of the Mississippi River website. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Peggy ",Booth,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5088,peggy.booth@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Land Acquisition, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-metro-sna-acquisition-restoration-enhancement-2736,,,,
2145,"MeCC V - Protect Significant Habitat by Acquiring Conservation Easements (3.2)",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f3.2",,"Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Outcome and Results During the fifth phase of the Metro Corridors project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners throughout the greater metropolitan area to permanently protect lands that are key components of Minnesota's remaining natural areas in the region. Eight perpetual conservation easements were completed that collectively protect 765 acres of land and more than 13,000 feet of shoreline. Three easements were purchased, and the remaining five easements were donated. While two of the purchased easements used both 2009 and 2010 ENRTF funding, we are reporting the accomplishments as part of our 2009 report. We will not report these acres in future 2010 reports to avoid double-counting. All eight projects represent unique opportunities to protect high quality natural habitat, riparian areas, and to build upon prior land protection work by the Land Trust at several priority sites. The specific project sites of the conservation easements include: 45 acres, including 1,095 feet of shoreline, along Deer Lake in Anoka County (purchased using both ML 2009 and ML 2010 ENRTF appropriations); 148 acres, including 2,527 feet of shoreline, along Elk River in Sherburne County (donated); 44 acres, including 3,065 feet of shoreline, on Kingswood Pond in Hennepin County (purchased using both ML 2009 and ML 2010 ENRTF appropriations); 157 acres near Hardwood Creek in Washington County (donated); 5 acres in Scandia in Washington County (donated); 126 acres near the headwaters of Valley Creek in Washington County (donated); 39 acres adjacent to Wild River State Park in Chisago County (purchased using ML 2009 ENRTF appropriation only); 201 acres near Baypoint Park in Goodhue County (donated). Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated ENRTF and other funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for all completed projects. We estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. Values are known for only five of the eight easements acquired, and this value totals $854,500, with a known donated value of $413,500. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete these projects was just over $326 per acre. Cumulatively, across phases I-V of the Metro Corridors program, the Land Trust has protected 3,298 acres of critical habitat and more than 75,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of $520 per acre. The Minnesota Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources within developed and developing areas, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land in the Twin Cities region. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant continue to indicate that funds to purchase easements, as opposed to obtaining donated easements, will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. Project Results Use and Dissemination The Minnesota Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and L-SOHC. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St. Paul",MN,55114,651-647-9590,sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-v-protect-significant-habitat-acquiring-conservation-easements-32,,,,
21752,"MeCC VII - 2.1 & 3.4: Protect, Restore and Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat",2014,,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d2.1/3.4","$2,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $10,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $1,990,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: $304,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $368,000 with Dakota County; $208,000 with Great River Greening; $310,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $400,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $400,000 with the Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work plan. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work plan. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. Lands that would require payments in lieu of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.061 or 477A.12, shall not be acquired with money from this appropriation. Up to $54,000 is for use by Minnesota Land Trust in a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the work plan and subject to subdivision 16. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work plan. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,304000,,,3.16,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Friends of the Mississippi is using this appropriation to permanently protect six acres through fee title acquisition for addition to Fish Creek Natural Area near Maplewood, MN, and to restore and enhance approximately 134 acres of permanently protected prairie, savanna, wetland, and forest habitat in Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, and Hennepin counties. Specific restoration and enhancement activities will include updating management plans, soil preparation, prescribed burning, native vegetation installation, woody encroachment removal, and invasive species control.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04d2-1_3-4.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 Robert St N, Ste 400","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 222-2193",tlewanski@fmr.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vii-21-34-protect-restore-and-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat,,,,
21753,"MeCC VII - 2.3: Restoring Our Lands and Waters",2014,,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d2.3","$2,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $10,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $1,990,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: $304,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $368,000 with Dakota County; $208,000 with Great River Greening; $310,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $400,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $400,000 with the Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work plan. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work plan. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. Lands that would require payments in lieu of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.061 or 477A.12, shall not be acquired with money from this appropriation. Up to $54,000 is for use by Minnesota Land Trust in a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the work plan and subject to subdivision 16. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work plan. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,208000,,,3.77,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","These funds will enable Great River Greening to restore approximately 90 acres of permanently protected forests, savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat and 0.18 miles of shoreland habitat while engaging hundreds of volunteers in the stewardship of the Metropolitan area's remaining natural areas. Specific activities include invasive species control, seeding/planting, prescribed burning, and other associated activities.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04d2-3.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","251 Starkey St, Ste 220","St. Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vii-23-restoring-our-lands-and-waters,,,,
21756,"MeCC VII - 3.2: Protect Signifcant Habitat by Acquiring Conservation Easements",2014,,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d3.2","$2,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $10,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $1,990,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: $304,000 with Friends of the Mississippi River; $368,000 with Dakota County; $208,000 with Great River Greening; $310,000 with Minnesota Land Trust; $400,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $400,000 with the Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work plan. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work plan. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. Lands that would require payments in lieu of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.061 or 477A.12, shall not be acquired with money from this appropriation. Up to $54,000 is for use by Minnesota Land Trust in a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the work plan and subject to subdivision 16. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work plan. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,2.57,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect 100 acres of high quality forest, prairie, wetland, or shoreline habitat by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, and Washington counties.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04d3-2.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Wayne,Ostlie,"Minnesota Land Trust","2345 University Ave W, Ste 400","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",wostlie@mnland.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vii-32-protect-signifcant-habitat-acquiring-conservation-easements,,,,
2928,"MeCC VI - Coord., Mapping & Outreach & Mapping & Database Work (1.1/1.2)",2012,20000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i1.1/1.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,20000,,,0.29,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Land Trust provides coordination, mapping, and data management for the Metropolitan Conservation Corridors partnership. Funds are being used to coordinate the partnership, guide strategic outreach and implementation efforts, manage project data, and provide reporting and mapping of accomplishments.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-coord-mapping-outreach-mapping-database-work-1112,,,,
2928,"MeCC VI - Coord., Mapping & Outreach & Mapping & Database Work (1.1/1.2)",2013,20000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i1.1/1.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,20000,,,0.29,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Land Trust provides coordination, mapping, and data management for the Metropolitan Conservation Corridors partnership. Funds are being used to coordinate the partnership, guide strategic outreach and implementation efforts, manage project data, and provide reporting and mapping of accomplishments.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-coord-mapping-outreach-mapping-database-work-1112,,,,
2929,"MeCC VI - Restore and Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat (2.1)",2012,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,100000,,100000,,,1.14,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Friends of the Mississippi is using this appropriation to restore and enhance approximately 163 acres of permanently protected prairie and forest lands in Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, and Hennepin counties in order increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. Specific activities will include updating management plans, soil preparation, prescribed burning, native vegetation installation, woody encroachment removal, and invasive species control.Project Outcome and Results High quality habitat within the Metro area is important for both resident and migratory species. The Metro Conservation Corridors partnership is working to establish a system of habitat corridors that also provide open space and water quality benefits for the residents of the area. One goal of this project was to increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. During this project, FMR installed 86 acres of prairie, besting the projected amount by 31 acres. This prairie restoration took place at the Emrick property, Gores Pool WMA, Heritage Village Park, Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, and Mississippi River Gorge sites. FMR conducted woodland restoration activities on 2 acres at Mounds Park and Heritage Village Park, falling short by 3 acres of the proposed goal. Uncommon flooding at Gores Pool WMA prevented woodland restoration at the site. Activities associated with this restoration included updating management plans, soil preparation, seed/plant installation, mowing, and weed control. These additional acres of natural communities will provide critical habitat for many species that rely on prairie and woodland, some of which are rare or in decline. A second goal was to enhance the quality of existing habitat areas. We conducted enhancement activities, mostly exotic invasive plant control and burning, on 275.8 acres, exceeding the number of acres committed to in the work program by 172.8. The third goal achieved was to develop a list of potential future restoration and acquisition projects within the corridors by reaching out to 27 landowners. This outreach has lead to meetings and site visits with landowners interested in learning more about the natural resources on their property. In other cases, the follow up contact is still taking place. This outreach centered around existing conservation areas, including Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area, Mississippi River riparian area, Sand Coulee SNA, Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area & the Vermillion River. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION FMR organizes many tours and stewardship events at the sites where we conduct restoration activities. We share information about this project with the participants of these events. FMR also occasionally publishes articles in its paper and electronic newsletters regarding restoration projects that it is involved in.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 N Robert St, Ste 400","St Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 222-2193 x1",tlewanski@fmr.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restore-and-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat-21,,,,
2929,"MeCC VI - Restore and Enhance Significant Watershed Habitat (2.1)",2013,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,100000,,,1.14,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Friends of the Mississippi is using this appropriation to restore and enhance approximately 163 acres of permanently protected prairie and forest lands in Dakota, Washington, Ramsey, and Hennepin counties in order increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. Specific activities will include updating management plans, soil preparation, prescribed burning, native vegetation installation, woody encroachment removal, and invasive species control.Project Outcome and Results High quality habitat within the Metro area is important for both resident and migratory species. The Metro Conservation Corridors partnership is working to establish a system of habitat corridors that also provide open space and water quality benefits for the residents of the area. One goal of this project was to increase the amount of high quality habitat within designated conservation corridors. During this project, FMR installed 86 acres of prairie, besting the projected amount by 31 acres. This prairie restoration took place at the Emrick property, Gores Pool WMA, Heritage Village Park, Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, and Mississippi River Gorge sites. FMR conducted woodland restoration activities on 2 acres at Mounds Park and Heritage Village Park, falling short by 3 acres of the proposed goal. Uncommon flooding at Gores Pool WMA prevented woodland restoration at the site. Activities associated with this restoration included updating management plans, soil preparation, seed/plant installation, mowing, and weed control. These additional acres of natural communities will provide critical habitat for many species that rely on prairie and woodland, some of which are rare or in decline. A second goal was to enhance the quality of existing habitat areas. We conducted enhancement activities, mostly exotic invasive plant control and burning, on 275.8 acres, exceeding the number of acres committed to in the work program by 172.8. The third goal achieved was to develop a list of potential future restoration and acquisition projects within the corridors by reaching out to 27 landowners. This outreach has lead to meetings and site visits with landowners interested in learning more about the natural resources on their property. In other cases, the follow up contact is still taking place. This outreach centered around existing conservation areas, including Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area, Mississippi River riparian area, Sand Coulee SNA, Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area & the Vermillion River. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION FMR organizes many tours and stewardship events at the sites where we conduct restoration activities. We share information about this project with the participants of these events. FMR also occasionally publishes articles in its paper and electronic newsletters regarding restoration projects that it is involved in.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 N Robert St, Ste 400","St Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 222-2193 x1",tlewanski@fmr.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restore-and-enhance-significant-watershed-habitat-21,,,,
2930,"MeCC VI - Restoring Our Lands and Waters (2.3)",2012,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.3","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,120000,,200000,,,3.54,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","These funds will enable Great River Greening to restore approximately 121 acres of permanently protected forests, savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat and 0.18 miles of shoreland habitat while engaging hundreds of volunteers in the stewardship of the Metropolitan area's remaining natural areas. Specific activities include invasive species control, seeding/planting, prescribed burning, and other associated activities.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","35 W Water St, Ste 201","St Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restoring-our-lands-and-waters-23,,,,
2930,"MeCC VI - Restoring Our Lands and Waters (2.3)",2013,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i2.3","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,3.54,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","These funds will enable Great River Greening to restore approximately 121 acres of permanently protected forests, savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat and 0.18 miles of shoreland habitat while engaging hundreds of volunteers in the stewardship of the Metropolitan area's remaining natural areas. Specific activities include invasive species control, seeding/planting, prescribed burning, and other associated activities.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","35 W Water St, Ste 201","St Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-restoring-our-lands-and-waters-23,,,,
2933,"MeCC VI - TPL’s Critical Land Protection Program (3.1)",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,1.9,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Trust for Public Land is using this appropriation to purchase approximately 30 acres of land and 0.3 miles of shoreline with high ecological value and then convey the land to state or local governments for long-term stewardship and protection. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding include areas around the Rum River and Rice Creek in Anoka County, Lindstrom Natural Area in Chisago County, Savage Fen Scientific and Natural Area and Pike Lake in Scott County, and St. Croix/Fraconia-Scandia Scientific and Natural Area in Washington County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-tpl-s-critical-land-protection-program-31,,,,
2933,"MeCC VI - TPL’s Critical Land Protection Program (3.1)",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.1","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,1.9,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Trust for Public Land is using this appropriation to purchase approximately 30 acres of land and 0.3 miles of shoreline with high ecological value and then convey the land to state or local governments for long-term stewardship and protection. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding include areas around the Rum River and Rice Creek in Anoka County, Lindstrom Natural Area in Chisago County, Savage Fen Scientific and Natural Area and Pike Lake in Scott County, and St. Croix/Fraconia-Scandia Scientific and Natural Area in Washington County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-tpl-s-critical-land-protection-program-31,,,,
2934,"MeCC VI - Protect Significant Habitat by Acquiring Cons. Easements (3.2)",2012,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,2.09,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect 150 acres of high quality forest, prairie, or wetland habitat by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Anoka, Carver, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Washington, and Wright counties.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-protect-significant-habitat-acquiring-cons-easements-32,,,,
2934,"MeCC VI - Protect Significant Habitat by Acquiring Cons. Easements (3.2)",2013,200000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i3.2","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,175,000 is for the agreements as follows: $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year with Friends of the Mississippi River; $517,000 the first year and $518,000 the second year with Dakota County; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Great River Greening; $220,000 the first year and $220,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; and $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land for planning, restoring, and protecting priority natural areas in the metropolitan area, as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121, subdivision 2, and portions of the surrounding counties, through contracted services, technical assistance, conservation easements, and fee title acquisition. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Expenditures are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work program. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity that acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,200000,,,2.09,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect 150 acres of high quality forest, prairie, or wetland habitat by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Anoka, Carver, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Washington, and Wright counties.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mecc-vi-protect-significant-habitat-acquiring-cons-easements-32,,,,
10034029,"Memorialize the Movement Archiving Project 2024",2025,184780,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Leesa Kelly (Founder and Executive Director), Kiel Majewski (Treasurer), Michelle Monk, Amira Mclendon",,"Memorialize the Movement",,"Memorialize the Movement (MTM) will embark on an archiving and conservation project of the 1,000+ plywood panels in our stewardship from the Minneapolis Uprising of 2020 and beyond. Since the murder of George Floyd, MTM has collected and preserved the protest plywood murals created by community members, artists, and protesters that displayed their anger, pain, grief, and hope. These murals were used to board up storefronts and businesses all across the Twin Cities. After years of storing, exhibiting, and protecting these murals, we now hope to set out on a large-scale archiving project that entails photographing, cataloging, and doing in-depth research on every mural in our collection.",,,2024-07-16,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leesa,Kelly,,,,,,,,"Preservation, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/memorialize-movement-archiving-project-2024,,,,
10031418,"Mentoring Next Generation of Conservation Professionals - Phase 2",2025,793000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05g","$793,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc. to provide paid internships and apprenticeships for diverse young people to learn about careers in the conservation field from United States Fish and Wildlife Service professionals while working at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,16,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The ENRTF grant will introduce 12 young people to conservation careers through full-time, paid internships and apprenticeships on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (16 FTEs over 2 years).",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-08-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc","3815 East American Boulevard",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mentoring-next-generation-conservation-professionals-phase-2,,,,
10019632,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 11",2022,4229000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(b)","$4,229,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural habitat systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries in the metropolitan area as follows: $675,000 to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $220,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $684,000 to Great River Greening; $800,000 to The Trust for Public Land; and $1,850,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $192,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need - Partners work together to identify priority lands using existing data and public plans, then coordinate protection, restoration and enhancement activities in those priority areas. Work builds upon prior phases and is intended to continue into the future for maximum impact. Mapping shows progress in connecting corridors. Species collections and counts measure impact of activities over time on wildlife and Species in Greatest Conservation Need",,,806600,"Carver, Crystal, Great River Greening, MN DNR, MN DNR, Macalester College, Volunteers, MN Valley Trust, Private, Private landowners, RIM and Private",4114200,114800,,1.72,"MVNW Refuge Trust Inc; FMR; GRG; MLT; TPL","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 11 will protect 185 acres in fee title and 222 acres in permanent conservation easement, restore 49 acres and enhance 187 acres of priority habitat in the big rivers corridors in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area (643 acres total). The partnership will leverage the OHF grants at least 19% with partner funds, private funds, local government contributions, and landowner donations of easement value. Significant volunteer engagement will be invested in habitat enhancement activities. Metro Big Rivers projects will benefit wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN) and provide increased public access for wildlife-based recreation.","Metro Big Rivers Phase 11 will protect, restore and enhance prioritized wildlife habitat in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area, with an emphasis on the Mississippi, Minnesota and St.Croix Rivers and their tributaries. By expanding, connecting and improving public conservation lands, Metro Big Rivers benefits wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN) and provides increased public access for wildlife-based recreation. See brief descriptions below and attachments for detail. **Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will restore 10 acres and enhance 70 acres at two sites. Projects include removal of invasive woody and herbaceous plants, planting climate-adapted shrub and tree species, seeding with diverse native species mixes, establishment mowing, spot-spraying, and prescribed burns. - Katharine Ordway Natural History Study Area: Enhance 30 acres of degraded floodplain forest, 20 acres of oak woodland and 2 acres of prairie. - Vermillion River Aquatic Management Area, Kamen Parcel: Restore 10 acres prairie, enhance 7 acres degraded riparian habitat on a trout stream and 11 acres lowland habitat. **Great River Greening (GRG) will restore 16 acres and enhance 117 acres across 8 sites. Projects will include removal of invasive woody and herbaceous species, mowing, spot spraying, seeding and planting. - Creekside Park: Restore riparian habitat along 3/4 mile of Carver Creek. - Valley Park Phase II: Enhance oak woodland habitat. - Garlough & Marthaler Parks: Enhance oak savanna. - Bassett Creek Park: Restore turf to native prairie. - Bass Lake Preserve: Enhance riparian forest around Bass Lake. - Hidden Falls Regional Park: Enhance floodplain forest habitat. - Spring Lake Park (Scott County): Enhance oak forest habitat. - Wind in the Pines Nature Preserve: Enhance forest habitat along the St. Croix River. **Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) will protect through perpetual conservation easement 222 acres of priority habitat, including riparian lands, forests, wetlands and grasslands. Projects will be selected through a competitive process that ranks proposals based on ecological significance and cost (criteria attached). MLT will restore/enhance 23 acres on lands protected through permanent conservation easement. Prioritized properties will be of high ecological significance, adjacent or close to public conservation investments and owned by landowners committed to conservation. **Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) will protect in fee 135 acres of river frontage, floodplain forest, wetland and upland habitat in the Minnesota River Valley to expand the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. All prospective lands have been prioritized by the USFWS and will be restored/enhanced, then open to the public for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing. **The Trust for Public Land (TPL) will protect in fee 50 acres of priority wildlife habitat, including riparian, forest, wetland and grassland habitat. Potential properties are prioritized in state, regional, and local natural resource plans. Lands will be managed by public partners (DNR and/or local units of government) and open to the public for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",DLoon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sibley, Washington","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-11,,,,
10017817,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 10",2021,6473000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(b)","$6,473,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire lands in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural habitat systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries in the metropolitan area. Of this amount, $801,000 is to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc., $300,000 is to Friends of the Mississippi River, $366,000 is to Great River Greening, $3,406,000 is to The Trust for Public Land, and $1,600,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $144,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need - Partners work together to identify priority lands using existing data and public plans, then coordinate protection, restoration and enhancement activities in those priority areas. Work builds upon prior phases and is intended to continue into the future for maximum impact. Mapping shows progress in connecting corridors. Species collections and counts measure impact of activities over time on wildlife and species of greatest conservation need",,,777400,"3M Foundation, Flint Hills Resources, Great River Greening, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Three Rivers Park District, City of Andover, Minnesota Valley Trust or other private, Private, Private Landowners, RIM, Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization, Washington County Parks and Flint Hills Resources",6347900,125100,,1.68,"MN VNWT, FMR, GRG, TPL, MLT ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 10 will protect 535 acres in fee title and 157 acres in permanent conservation easement, restore 123 acres and enhance 295 acres of priority habitat in the big rivers corridors in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area (MUA). Metro Big Rivers partners will leverage the OHF funds at least 10% with partner funds, private funds, local government contributions, and landowner donations of easement value. In addition, significant volunteer engagement will be invested in habitat enhancement activities, although not technically counted as leverage.","Metro Big Rivers Phase 10 will protect, restore and enhance prioritized wildlife habitat in the Metro Urbanizing Area, with an emphasis on the Mississippi, Minnesota and St.Croix Rivers and their tributaries. By expanding, connecting and improving public conservation lands, Metro Big Rivers benefits wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN) and provides increased public access for wildlife-based recreation. See brief descriptions below and attachments for detail. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will enhance 220 acres at three sites on or near the Mississippi River. Projects include removal of invasive woody and herbaceous plants, spot-mowing, spot-spraying, prescribed burns and seeding. *Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Washington County: Enhance 116 acres of oak forest, 5 acres of native bluff prairie and 1 acre of restored prairie. *Riverside Park, Washington County: Enhance 13 acres of oak forest and 1 acre of savanna. *Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area, Dakota County: Enhance 50 acres of oak forest, 20 acres of restored prairie and 14 acres of native prairie. Great River Greening (GRG) will restore 23 acres and enhance 75 acres across five sites. Projects will include removal of invasive woody and herbaceous species, mowing and spot spraying, seeding and planting. *Minnehaha Greenway - Methodist Easement, Hennepin County: Enhance 15 acres of riparian land along Minnehaha Creek, recently re-meandered by the watershed district. *Mississippi River Bluff Corridor, Hennepin County: Restore 18 acres of old agricultural field to prairie. *Strootman Park, Anoka County: Enhance 10 acres of woodland. *Timber River Park, Anoka County: Restore 5 acres of a ballfield to native prairie and woodland habitat. Enhance another 5 acres of woodland and native prairie. *Vadnais / Sucker Lake, Ramsey County: Enhance 45 acres of wetlands. Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) will protect through perpetual conservation easement 157 acres of priority wildlife habitat, including riparian lands, forests, wetlands and grasslands. Projects will be selected through a competitive RFP process that ranks proposals based on ecological significance and cost (criteria attached). MLT also will restore 100 acres on private lands already protected through permanent conservation easement. Prioritized properties will be of high ecological significance, adjacent or close to public conservation investments and owned by landowners committed to conservation. Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) will protect in fee 300 acres of river frontage, floodplain forest, wetland and upland habitat in the Minnesota River Valley to expand the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Of the total, 60 acres will be acquired with other non-state funds. All prospective lands have been prioritized by the USFWS and will be restored/enhanced, then open to the public for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) will protect in fee 235 acres of priority wildlife habitat, including riparian, forest, wetland, and grassland habitat. The potential properties have been identified and prioritized in state, regional and local natural resource plans. Lands acquired will be managed by TPL's public partners (MN DNR and local units of government) and will be open to the public for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",DLoon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sherburne","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-10,,,,
10004453,"Metro Conservation Corridors Phase VIII - Enhancing Restoration Techniques for Improved Climate Resilience and Pollinator Conservation",2016,400000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$400,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening for Phase VIII of the Metro Conservation Corridors partnership to pilot and evaluate innovative restoration techniques aimed at improving the resilience of bur oak communities to changing climate conditions and enhancing prairie management to benefit pollinators with the help and engagement of citizen volunteers. Expenditures on restoration efforts are limited to the identified project corridor areas as defined in the work plan. A list of proposed restorations must be provided as part of the required work plan. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which point the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_08f.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","251 Starkey St, Ste 220","St. Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-conservation-corridors-phase-viii-enhancing-restoration-techniques-improved-climate,,,,
20708,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 4",2014,1720000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(d)","$1,720,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and as permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $450,000 to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $160,000 to the Friends of the Mississippi; $210,000 to the Great River Greening; $450,000 to the Minnesota Land Trust; and $450,000 to the Trust for Public Land. Up to $80,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need. Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna. ",,800300,"Private Source, FMR, Federal, state, local and/or private, City of St. Paul, City of St. Paul, City of Andover ",817100,,,1.566,"MN VNWR Trust, Friends of Miss, GRG, MLT, TPL","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers' restoration and enhancement partners (FMR and GRG) achieved their goals, converting through restoration a former rail yard in the urban core to 32 acres of prairie and enhancing 98 acres of prairie and forest at four other public conservation sites in the metropolitan area. The easement partner (MLT) exceeded goals and permanently protected 131 acres under two conservation easements in Washington County. The fee title acquisition partners (MVT and TPL) were unable to complete the major acquisition they pursued together for the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge due to landowner change of mind. The OHF grant funds spent were leveraged almost 1:1 with $800,350 in other, mostly non-state funds. ",,"Metro Big Rivers partners’ Phase 4 accomplishments, process and methods are described below. Additional information, photos and site maps are provided in attachments about each project accomplished. Friends of Mississippi River (FMR) enhanced forest and prairie habitat on 54 acres in Dakota and Washington Counties. These sites are situated within the Mississippi River corridor and provide important habitat for a variety of wildlife. Over 320 species of birds use the corridor for spring and fall migration, and need stopover sites like these two natural areas for refueling. In addition, with populations of pollinator species declining, there is need to  increase the quality and quantity of pollinator-friendly habitat, even with small habitat patches, to prevent further declines. These sites are also near or adjacent to other protected natural areas, adding important benefits of habitat linkages for wildlife. FMR’s work included $31,400 in leverage funds and in-kind support from local partners and high school students to complete the following activities: ·       Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park - FMR enhanced 35 acres of oak forest, 3 acres of remnant bluff prairie, and 1 acre of prairie at this natural area in Cottage Grove. Activities included forestry mowing and hand-cutting invasive woody vegetation, foliar treatments for re-sprouting stems, broadcasting native seed and conducting prescribed burns.  ·       Vermillion Linear Park - FMR enhanced 6 acres of riparian forest and 9 acres of prairie at this natural area on the Vermillion River in Hastings. Activities included hand-cutting invasive woody vegetation across the entire project area, foliar treatments for re-sprouting woody stems and herbaceous invasives, broadcasting native seed, and planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and sedges. Additional prairie-specific activities included grassland prep (sprays, burn, tilling, and harrowing), native seeding, mowing, spot treatments and a prescribed burn.  Great River Greening (GRG) exceeded its original goals by restoring and enhancing 76 acres total in Anoka and Ramsey Counties (66 acres were proposed). Leverage funds of $131,950 helped GRG restore 32 acres of prairie, enhance another 5 acres prairie and enhance 39 acres forest, as follows:    ·       Martins Meadows - GRG enhanced 39 acres of forest habitat on this City of Andover Open Space site situated  on the Rum River (29 acres were proposed).  Activities included removal of woody invasives (common buckthorn, honeysuckle, amur maple), tree thinning, woody encroachment removal, mowing, seeding and planting.  The improved habitat will benefit Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), including red-shouldered hawk, blanding’s turtle and gopher snake, all of which have documented occurrences just up and down stream of the site. ·       Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary (Trillium Nature Preserve) - This former rail yard on St Paul’s east side was transformed through a major restoration effort into a new naturalized area that reflects its original state.  Over the course of the project, 32 acres were restored to prairie and an additional 5 prairie acres were enhanced through woody invasives removal.  Activities included mowing, herbicide application, tree thinning, tree planting and prairie seeding. The restoration of this site presented unique challenges because removal of contaminated soil required use of heavy equipment, thereby compacting the soils and requiring additional seeding preparation work to establish vegetation. The nature sanctuary is a refuge for wildlife in an otherwise urban complex.  It also offers residents who are otherwise underserved in this part of St Paul access to natural space and wildlife. Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) exceeded its goals by closing on two perpetual conservation easements within the St. Croix River corridor in Washington County. In total, 131 acres of high-quality habitat were protected by permanent easement under MBR 4, surpassing the 120-acre goal. MLT leveraged $637,000 in donated value across both easement acquisitions, a 2:1 ratio relative to acquisition funding provided by the OHF grant. The two properties protected under permanent conservation easements are:   ·       Old Mill Stream (Kingston) -- This 44-acre easement protects high-quality wetlands, forest and grasslands along 5,920 feet of Old Mill Stream, a state-designated trout stream in Washington County with a viable population of brook trout. The easement is abutted by William O’Brien State Park on three sides. Approximately 22 acres of the property are characterized as a Site of Moderate Biodiversity Significance by the DNR due to the presence of rare species and moderate quality natural communities, which provides key habitat for a variety of Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), including red-shouldered hawk, northern long-eared bat and least weasel.  This property is located within the Audubon Society’s St. Croix Bluffs Important Bird Area (IBA), which functions as a vital migratory corridor. In particular, it is important nesting grounds for great blue heron and bald eagle. ·       St. Croix River (Docksteader Trust) -- This 87-acre easement protects high-quality mesic hardwood forest along the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley in Washington County.  The protected property is directly adjacent to a scenic easement held by the National Park Service, which is part of a connected corridor of scenic easements extending 11 miles along the St. Croix River north of Stillwater.  The protected property lies within an Important Bird Area (IBA) of global importance identified by the Audubon Society, and provides important habitat for a variety of Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN).   Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) & Trust for Public Land (TPL): MVT and TPL were unable to acquire a large, high-priority property in Hennepin County for the Upgrala Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Unfortunately, negotiations that were moving forward ended when a member of the landowner group (a hunting club) changed their mind about selling. Club rules required two-thirds of shareholders to agree to the sale and did not allow the property to be divided. Consequently, MVT and TPL did not expend funds from this appropriation.   ",2013-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",DebLoon@comcast.net,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-4,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2021,,N/A,,"This appropriation has now ended. Remaining funds were cancelled due to the May 2020 projected budget shortfall.",,,,,,,,,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2020,,N/A,,"In FY20 the DNR proposes to drill two additional wells monitoring deep bedrock aquifers install two additional data loggers for continuous groundwater level monitoring. DNR will continue to review and publish annual continuous records for the groundwater level monitoring wells in the metro area. DNR will continue to work with SWCD’s in the 11 County Metro Area to aid in our enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts. Plans also include website upgrades to provide data to the website directly from the new hydrologic database. ","In FY20 the DNR acquired 3 shallow aquifer wells from the USGS. Three new data loggers were installed for continuous groundwater level monitoring. DNR reviewed and published continuous water level records for monitoring wells in the metro area. All SWCD’s in the 11 County Metro Area participated in the enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts and uploaded data into the new DNR/PCA cooperative water quantity data management system. The website was upgraded to connect with the new hydrologic database. ",,,,174357,,,2,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2019,,N/A,,"In FY19 the DNR proposes to drill two additional wells in the deep aquifers and install five additional data loggers for continuous groundwater level monitoring. The DNR will continue to refine and expand the groundwater animations to visualize the continuously changing groundwater levels providing a better understanding of water use and aquifer responses in the 11-County Metro Area. DNR will continue to review and publish the annual continuous records for the groundwater level monitoring wells in the metro area.","In FY19 the DNR installed 2 deep aquifer bedrock wells. Thirteen new data loggers were installed for continuous groundwater level monitoring. DNR reviewed and published continuous water level records for monitoring wells in the metro area. All SWCD’s in the 11 County Metro Area participated in the enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts and uploaded data into the new DNR/PCA cooperative water quantity data management system.",,,,252276,74014,,2.4,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2018,,N/A,,"In FY18 DNR proposes to drill five additional wells in the shallow aquifers and install five additional data loggers for continuous groundwater level monitoring. The DNR will continue to refine and expand the groundwater animations to visualize the continuously changing groundwater levels and provide a better understanding of water use and aquifer responses in the 11 County Metro Area. All SWCDs in the 11 County Area will participate in the pilot monitoring partnership in FY18 and a new data system will come on line.","In FY18 the DNR reviewed and published continuous water level records for monitoring wells in the metro area. DNR also developed a metro area water level animation to show monthly changes from 2012-2017. All SWCDs in the 11 County Area participate in the enhanced groundwater monitoring efforts and upload the data into the new DNR/PCA cooperative water quantity data management system. No wells were added to the network in the metro area in FY18 due to limited availability of public property in priority areas.",,,,257210,,,2.7,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2017,,N/A,,"In FY17 the DNR will continue enhancing the processing and accessibility of groundwater network data. Enhancements will include streamlining the gathering storage and online accessibility of data for required groundwater monitoring permits in the 11-county metro and outstate areas with high groundwater appropriation volumes. Additional wells will fill some of the few remaining gaps in the metro groundwater monitoring network and a large effort will begin to transfer data into a new system better equipped to handle these large data sets.","In FY17 DNR installed 15 wells in the metro area including 12 to measure water levels in the deeper aquifers. Twenty new data loggers were installed to continuously measure groundwater levels bringing the total number of instrumented wells in the 11 county area to 216. Our local partner pilot program now includes 10 of the 11 metro county Soil and Water Conservations Districts (SWCD). These partnering SWCDs assist the state in measuring and downloading data in many of the wells in the metro area. The DNR compiled 134 continuous records of groundwater levels and developed a process to show animated changing groundwater levels in the area. The current animation shows monthly changes from 2012-2016. Work began to migrate all groundwater related data to a new data management system.",,,,544050,,,2.9,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2016,,N/A,,"In FY16 the DNR will continue to refine processes and compile continuous records for wells with data loggers. We will replace older model monitoring equipment with state of the art continuous monitoring equipment install additional wells and expand automated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) data gathering with metro communities focusing on the northeast metro. SCADA information is continuous groundwater use and water level data from a community’s production and monitoring wells managed by a computerized control system. SCADA systems are water supply management systems already in place in most communities. The fact that the DNR can now get this data automatically means that we get better reporting of community water use we can use existing data networks which saves the state money on monitoring costs and that we better understand groundwater use from multiple communities in localized areas.","In FY16 all continuous monitoring equipment was upgraded at existing locations and an additional 132 wells were instrumented with new equipment. Upgrades to the data importing system allowed a more consistent and streamlined process for data entry and storage. The data processing upgrades now allow public access to raw data gathered from the field within two days of data downloads. One additional SCADA system was added to the metro monitoring system. This further enhances the reporting of community water use and reduces monitoring costs through the use of existing community groundwater monitoring.",,,,250690,10793,,2.7,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2015,,N/A,,"In FY15 DNR hydrologists will continue to grow the 11-county monitoring well network by installing 21 monitoring wells 16 of which will be deep wells in bedrock. Additional data analysis will result in better information about aquifer characteristics and trends to be used in groundwater management decisions. The DNR also proposes to add an additional municipality into the automated groundwater data collection project.","In FY15 the DNR installed equipment at White Bear Lake to provide real time water level rain fall and ground water levels from five groundwater observation wells surrounding the lake. These data will provide the public with up to date water level information and improve the understanding of surface and groundwater interactions in the Northeast Metro. We also installed 27 deep aquifer wells instrumented 59 monitoring wells with continuous water level monitoring equipment and compiled 118 annual records for groundwater level monitoring. These records improve understanding about groundwater levels interaction between aquifers and how aquifer levels respond to groundwater use in the 11 County Metro Area – information that is essential for providing sustainable water supplies for people and ecosystems.",,,,410268,,,2.5,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2014,,N/A,,"In FY14 DNR scientists will continue to grow the 11-county monitoring well network by installing 15 monitoring wells 7 of which will be deep wells in bedrock. Additional data analysis will result in better information about aquifer characteristics and trends to be used in groundwater management decisions. The DNR also proposes to further identify the flow patterns and aquifer characteristics within the 11 County Metro through water chemistry sampling and hydraulic testing a subset of the monitoring wells.","In FY14 DNR scientists installed 15 aquifer monitoring wells including 10 in deep bedrock aquifers. Through the well installation process scientists were able to gather valuable information about the bedrock geology and aquifers in the Twin Cities Metro Area. DNR scientists also equipped these 15 new wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. Scientist compiled and completed continuous water level records for 36 wells with continuous data loggers. These wells and data provide information about regionally important aquifers that will improve future management decisions. In FY 14 scientists completed the migration of groundwater data into a state cooperative water data system. The pilot project to test the collection of real-time automated municipal groundwater data continued adding an additional municipality (water level and pumping data from 21 municipal wells used in the community). The public display of these data is under development. When established this public display of groundwater level information will help state scientists and communities better understand local and regional water use and manage future needs.",,,,246082,15045,,2.5,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2013,,N/A,,"In FY13 DNR scientists will continue to grow the 11-county monitoring well network by installing 20 monitoring wells 10 of which will be deep wells in bedrock. Additional data analysis will result in better information about aquifer characteristics and trends to be used in groundwater management decisions.","In FY13 DNR scientists installed 15 aquifer monitoring wells including 4 in deep bedrock aquifers. A change in the field manager for this project resulted in a decrease in well installation from the FY13 target. Through the well installation process scientists were able to gather valuable information about the bedrock geology and aquifers in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Staff also equipped 25 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. These wells and data provide information about regionally important aquifers that will improve future management decisions. In FY 13 work continued on the migration of groundwater data into a state cooperative water data system. The pilot project to test the collection of real-time automated municipal groundwater data was completed with one municipality (water level and pumping data from 9 municipal wells) and initiated with a second municipality. The public display of these data is under development. When established this public display of groundwater level information will help state scientists and communities better understand local and regional water use and manage future needs.",,,,516651,74970,,2.3,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2012,1000000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(i)","$1000000 the first year is for implementation of the metropolitan groundwater monitoring and protection activities under Minnesota Laws 2010 chapter 361 article 2 section 4 subdivision 2.","In FY12 DNR scientists will continue establishing a network of monitoring wells in the 11-county metropolitan area to provide information about aquifer characteristics and trends. Staff will install 20 new wells and equip 40 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. DNR will also grow our ability to evaluate changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells by installing deep aquifer monitoring wells in the Mt. Simon Aquifer when opportunities arise. The goal for this work is one well per year. Another goal for this program is to complete development of and implement a new automated data management system that will provide better data management and integrate groundwater and surface water data. ","In FY12 DNR scientists installed 28 aquifer monitoring wells including 14 in deep aquifers (installed in bedrock). Through the well installation process scientists were able to gather more and better valuable information about bedrock geology in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Staff equipped 146 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. These wells and data loggers provide information about aquifers stressed from pumping providing managers with better information for management decisions. Work began on the migration of data from observations wells (groundwater data) into the surface water data system in order to integrate these two important data sets. A pilot project is underway to test real time automated data collection storage and public display of groundwater data.",,,,570997,142026,,2.5,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
3613,"Metro Area Groundwater Monitoring",2011,4000000,"M.L. 2010 Ch. 361 Art. 2 Sec. 4","The $5000000 appropriated in Laws 2009 chapter 172 article 2 section 4 paragraph (m) for activities relating to groundwater protection or prevention of groundwater degradation is canceled and $4000000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2011 to the commissioner of natural resources for the following purposes: (1) establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11-county metropolitan area that monitors non-stressed systems to provide information on aquifer characteristics and natural water level trends; and (2) develop an automated data system to capture groundwater level and water use data to enhance the evaluation of water resource changes in aquifer systems that are stressed by pumping of existing wells. This is a onetime appropriation and is available until spent. The base funding for this program in fiscal year 2012 is $1000000 and $0 in fiscal year 2013.","In FY11 DNR scientists will establish a network of monitoring wells in the 11-county metropolitan area to provide information about aquifer characteristics and trends. Staff will equip 70 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. DNR will also grow our ability to evaluate changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells by installing deep aquifer monitoring wells in the Mt. Simon Aquifer when opportunities arise. The goal for this work is one well per year. Another goal for this program is setting up a new automated data management system that will provide better data management and integrate groundwater and surface water data.","In FY11 DNR scientists installed 14 new monitoring wells in the 11-county metropolitan area and equipped 70 new and existing wells with continuous data loggers to collect groundwater level data. The DNR installed 3 deep aquifer monitoring wells in the Mt. Simon Aquifer. The DNR began work on moving observation well database to a new data system and acquired a new data system to provide store and process groundwater data for use by state and local agencies. This is a cooperative effort between MPCA and the DNR. Initiated pilot project with the Cities of New Brighton Lakeville and Lakeland to develop a mechanism to collect automated water use and ground water level data to provide better water use and availability information for local communities and state needs. ",,,,488836,32400,,,,,"This project will establish a groundwater monitoring network in the 11 county metropolitan area. The network will provide information about aquifer characteristics and natural water trends by monitoring healthy aquifers (non-stressed systems). The project will also develop an automated system that captures groundwater level and water use data. This system will enhance evaluation of changes in aquifers that are stressed by pumping from existing wells.","Many Twin Cities communities rely heavily on groundwater from aquifers for drinking water supplies and other domestic and industrial uses. Some aquifers are showing signs of stress; water use is exceeding aquifer recharge. Monitoring wells are the only way to get the information needed to understand the effect of pumping and land use changes so that these aquifers can be managed sustainably into the future. ",,2010-07-01,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-area-groundwater-monitoring,,,,
803,"Metro Big Rivers Habitat Program, Phase 1",2011,2397000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$2,397,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements for projects to protect, restore, and enhance natural systems of the Minnesota River, St. Croix River, Mississippi River, and their major tributaries as follows: $500,000 with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc. for fee title land acquisition; $1,500,000 with the Trust for Public Land for fee title land acquisition; $227,300 with the Friends of the Mississippi River for restoration, enhancement, and conservation easement acquisition; and $169,700 with Great River Greening for restoration and enhancement. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph(b).",,"Restore 11 acres of Forest; Protect in Fee 76 acres of wetlands, 38 acres of prairie, 59 acres of forest; Protect in Easement 1 acres of wetland, 2 acres of prairie, 18 acres of Forest. ",,,,2397000,,,,"MN National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc., Trust for Public Land, Friends of the Mississippi River, Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Metro Big Rivers Habitat partnership will work within the Minnesota, Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers and key tributaries of the Metro Urbanizing Area to expand and improve critical habitat for game and non-game wildlife and increase public access to outdoor recreation opportunities. The partnership will use the OHF grant to protect 249 acres (175 acres by fee title acquisition and 74 acres by conservation easement) and restore / enhance 158 acres with OHF and leveraged funds. ","The three Big Rivers in the Metro Urbanizing Area provide critical habitat that must be protected and improved for resident wildlife and migrating wildlife, both game and non-game species. The Metro Big Rivers Habitat partnership will protect 249 acres and restore / enhance 144 acres with the OHF grant to significantly expand and improve wildlife habitat. It will protect an addition 251 acres and restore / enhance an additional 42 acres with leveraged funding. The nearly 4 million Minnesotans that live in the Metro Urbanizing Area need and want increased access to hunting, fishing and other wildlife-dependent outdoor recreational opportunities close to home. The public will have access to all of the land protected through this program for outdoor recreation. The land protected through fee title acquisition will be open for public hunting and fishing on a limited or unlimited basis. The land protected through conservation easement will be open to the public for other forms of outdoor recreation. These resources are under extreme development pressure because of population growth and the high amenity values associated with most, if not all, of these lands. We have the opportunity now to protect these lands because the economic recession has driven down some land values and slowed development pressure. Some landowners are more interested in selling for conservation than might be the case under different economic circumstances. This program will work because the partners have extensive experience both individually and collectively. In addition to the four partners named on the project, a number of other public and private organizations will be involved, including the MN Department of Natural Resources, numerous metro area counties and cities, and the MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge of the US Fish and Wildlife Service. All lands to be protected have been identified as high priorities through public planning processes by the public entities that will eventually own the properties or hold the easement, as follows: 1) MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS) for the Refuge lands to be acquired; 2) Local units of government (and, in one instance, possibly the DNR) for the lands to be acquired and transferred to long-term stewards by TPL; and 3) Dakota County and MN DNR for the conservation easement to be acquired to expand the Pine Bend Bluffs SNA. All lands to be restored and/or enhanced are already under public ownership. The restoration and enhancement work to be completed on these lands is a high priority of the public entities that own the land, as follows ? MN DNR for the Pine Bend Bluffs SNA enhancement work, City of St. Paul (Parks and Recreation) for the restoration on the Mississippi blufflands at Indian Mounds and Cherokee Bluff, MN DNR for restoration at the Savage and Seminary Fens, and MN DNR for enhancement of the SNAs within the Franconia-Scandia St. Croix corridors. For each of the projects listed, the Metro Big Rivers Habitat partners have secured informal support and / or will secure the formal support of the local government when and if required when land protection projects move into the contractual stage. Restoration in all instances is supported by the local community and, in some cases, involves the involvement of local volunteers from community and sporting groups ","Final Report",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,None,55425,"(612) 801-1935",dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Scott","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-habitat-program,,,,
9819,"Metro Big Rivers Habitat Phase 3",2013,3680000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$3,680,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $1,000,000 to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $375,000 to the Friends of the Mississippi; $375,000 to Great River Greening; $930,000 to The Minnesota Land Trust; and $1,000,000 to The Trust for Public Land. A list of proposed = acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $51,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities.",,"Restored 8 acres of prairie, protected in fee 67 acres, and enhanced 495 acres. ",,27500,"City of Fridley, Maplewood, and Mahtomedi ",1353100,,,1.48,"MN Valley NWR Trust, Friends of Mississippi River, Great River Greening, MN Land Trust, Trust for Pulbic Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 3 protected 67 acres of significant habitat along more than 1 mile of the Mississippi River, restored 8 acres of prairie and enhanced 495 acres of priority habitat (47 wetland acres, 50 prairie acres and 398 forest acres) in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area.",,"Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) completed restoration and enhancement activities on 314 acres, exceeding its original 166 grant acres. FMR restored 8 acres of prairie and enhanced 30 acres prairie, 47 acres of wetland and 237 acres of forest on three sites in Dakota County and one in Washington County, as follows:• Gores Pool Wildlife Management Area (Freitag Tract) -- Gores Pool WMA is a 6,449-ac complex of floodplain forest, marshland and backwater along the Mississippi River and Vermillion River Bottoms in Dakota County. Most of the area is designated as outstanding biodiversity significance and constitutes one of the largest expanses of floodplain native plant communities in southeast Minnesota. It is also one of the top four sites in the state for rare forest birds. The 300 acre Freitag Tract was purchased in 2008 by the DNR in partnership with Dakota County and the City of Hastings. With this Phase 3 grant, FMR continued its activities at the WMA in partnership with the DNR, enhancing 47 acres of wet meadow, 125 acres of forest, and 5 acres of prairie. Methods included cutting and treating invasive woody and herbaceous species, prescribed burning, installing cottonwood livestakes, and planting native shrubs.• Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) - This SNA is identified as significant by the Dakota County Farmland and Natural Area Program and the County Biological Survey. In addition to containing an intermittent stream that flows to the Vermillion River, this site contains rare dry prairie and associated oak woodland. Fourteen rare species have been documented at this SNA. FMR’s work with Phase 3 restored 8 acres of prairie, enhanced 23 acres of prairie by removing woody species and conducting prescribed burns and enhanced 51 acres of oak woodland by controlling exotic invasive species and conducting prescribed burns.• Hastings Scientific and Natural Area -- This 69-acre SNA, designated in the 1970s, is situated along the Mississippi – Vermillion River floodplain and blufflands in Hastings, Dakota County. It contains wetland, maple-basswood forest and floodplain forest. FMR developed a Natural Resource Management Plan for this SNA in 2011 in partnership with the DNR. With Phase 3 funds, FMR conducted exotic invasive woody plant control on 35 acres of forest by cutting and stump-treating. These activities improved the habitat for the both rare species and all the plant and animal members of these forest communities.• Camel’s Hump / Gateway North Open Space Area -- This 34-acre site sits on a high ancient river terrace of sandstone and limestone within Cottage Grove (Washington County). The natural communities located on this site include oak forest, bedrock bluff prairie and lowland hardwood forest. Through this Phase 3 grant, FMR prepared a Natural Resource Management Plan, then conduct woody plant removal and a prescribed burn on approximately 2-acres of prairie and exotic plant control on approximately 26 acres of forest by cutting and treating woody plants and prescribed burns. Seed collected from the prairie on-site was used to enhance other areas on-site.Great River Greening (GRG) also exceeded its original grant acres. GRG conducted enhancement activities on 179 acres (141 acres were originally proposed), as follows:• Katherine Abbott Park: 6 acres prairie enhancement, and16 acres forest enhancement. Work included: removal of invasive common and glossy buckthorn, honeysuckle, black locust and Siberian elm; woody encroachment removal from the native prairie; and reed canary grass control in the wet prairie area. The enhancement at Katherine Abbott is continuing with Trust Fund support and City support. This site now hosts remnant prairie, oak savanna, enhanced forest habitat, and enhanced wetland habitats. Acreage and habitat goals were met; with City funds, summer and fall 2017 burns are being developed for the oak woodland communities to control buckthorn and promote the remnant understory. • Fish Creek Open Space: 75 acres of dry-mesic prairie oak savannah were enhanced. Work included woody invasive removal, tree planting, and prairie seeding. Oak savanna was restored using an oak grove design, and the timing of seeding was selected carefully to encourage forb establishment for better pollinator habitat and floristic diversity, as well as a robust prairie grass component. The establishment has included mowing to promote prairie perennials over weedy annuals and biennials, and spot treatment (pulling, spraying) of more problematic non-native invasive species. Restorations involved Greening’s Summer Youth Job Corps (a partnership with Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa, providing hands-on natural resource experience to underserved youth), students and faculty, volunteer citizens, contractors, and Greening staff. Fish Creek now hosts prairie habitat, oak savanna habitat, and enhanced forest habitat. This location in the Mississippi flyway is proving to continue to leverage volunteer services for enhancement and maintenance, and is also a pollinator citizen science project location with Trust Fund support. Acreage goals were met and maintenance program is robust and underway.• Springbrook Nature Center: 82 acres enhanced (66 acres proposed), 70 acres of forest and 12 acres of prairie, through woody invasive removal and treatment and several rounds of prescribed burns. Work was conducted by Greening’s Summer Youth Job Corps (see Fish Creek description), citizen volunteers, contractors, and Greening staff.With this grant, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) acquired 66 acres of a larger 335 acre acquisition of significant habitat in Elk River (Sherburne County) with over a mile of Mississippi River shoreline at the confluence of the Elk River and Mississippi Rivers. The full 335 acres were acquired with the balance of TPL’s Phase 2 grant and $610,000 of this Phase 3 grant. The land provides habitat for a variety of species and the shoreline affords access to an excellent smallmouth bass fishery. The property was conveyed to the City of Elk River to be managed in a manner similar to a state Wildlife Management Area. Public hunting and fishing will be allowed according to DNR guidelines. Restoration and enhancement of the habitat on this property is being completed under Metro Big Rivers Phase 5 by Friends of the Mississippi River.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","3815 East American Boulevard",Bloomington,MN,55425,612-801-1935,dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sibley, Washington, Wright","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-habitat-phase-3,,,,
2551,"Metro Big Rivers Habitat, Phase 2",2012,5000000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(d)","$5,000,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $960,000 to the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $150,000 to Great River Greening; $840,000 to Minnesota Land Trust; $150,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; and $2,900,000 to The Trust for Public Land. A list of proposed projects, describing types and locations of acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan. Money appropriated from the outdoor heritage fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to subdivision 15. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund.",,"Restore 15 acres, Protect in Fee 776, Protect in Easement 654 acres and and Enhance 178 acres in total 1,623 acres were impacted.",,1504700,"FMR, landowner, local, state and federal, donated easeemnt, private donations ",4837200,,,.79,"Great River Greening, MN Land Trust, Friends of Mississippi River, Trust for Public Land, MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this final report, Metro Big Rivers Phase 2 is complete and significantly exceeded its original acreage targets of protecting, restoring and enhancing priority wildlife habitat within the three big rivers corridors in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area. Specifically: * Metro Big Rivers 2 planned to protect 733 acres, but actually protected 1,430 acres. * Metro Big Rivers 2 planned to restore 15 acres and enhance 135 acres, but actually restored 15 acres and enhanced 178 acres. ",,"Accomplishment Plan: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2012/accomp_plan/5d.pdf Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) completed the project by restoring 8 acres of prairie, enhancing 8 acres of prairie, restoring 7 acres of wet meadow and enhancing 101 acres of forest, exceeding our goals for the project. The details for the 2 sites follow: •Gores WMA: FMR completed this project and met the project goals by restoring an 8-acre grassland to native prairie; enhancing a 3-acre restored prairie by conducting invasive species control; restoring a 7-acre grassland to native wet meadow species by controlling reed canary grass; and enhancing 90- acres of floodplain and upland forest by removing exotic invasive woody plants. The prairie restoration included seeding 11 native grass species and 35 native forbs, focused on species important for pollinators. Annual breeding bird surveys at the forested area showed significant increases in the number of species and the number of birds between 2010 and 2015. Annual breeding bird surveys showed substantial increases in the number of species recorded at restored/enhanced areas, with ten species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) noted. •Rosemount Wildlife Preserve: FMR completed enhancement activities on 5 acres of prairie and 11 acres of forest through treatment of exotic invasive species and prescribed burns. Annual breeding bird surveys at the forested area showed significant increases in the number of species and the number of birds between 2010 and 2015. Great River Greening (GRG) exceeded its original grant acres target 7-fold. GRG conducted enhancement activities on 69 acres (10 acres were originally proposed), as follows: •Crosby Park: 52 acres of habitat were enhanced through woody invasive species eradication within floodplain forest and installation of practices to address erosion impacting Crosby Lake. The project is complete and exceeds the proposed acreage goals. •Seminary Fen SNA: Supplemental funding from this grant was used to complete the full spectrum of enhancement activities at Seminary Fen SNA initiated under the Metro Big Rivers Phase 1 grant. Invasive species management was conducted across 1 acre of the fen through prescribed fire. The project is complete. •Savage Fen SNA: Supplemental funding from this grant was used to complete the full spectrum of enhancement activities at Seminary Fen SNA initiated under the Metro Big Rivers Phase 1 grant. Invasive species management was conducted across 1 acre of the fen through prescribed fire. The project is complete. •Fish Creek Open Space: Forest enhancement work was completed through the removal invasive woody species over 10 acres of a grassland portion of the forest mosaic. We have released oaks, and removed planted pines and overabundant box elder. The project – as funded through this grant – is complete, but additional activity funded through MBR Phase 3 continues at this site. •Springbrook Nature Center: Extensive woody invasive species control and forest thinning was completed across 5 acres of oak woodland and savanna habitat at the site. The project is – as funded through this grant – is complete, but additional activity funded through MBR Phase 3 continues at this site. Additional matching funds leveraged for the project includes gifts from the 3M Foundation, Xcel Foundation, Brookfield Renewable, and Buuck Family Foundation. Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) exceeded its target acres significantly. The original target was 300 acres, but MLT was able to complete three easements on 654 acres with the grant, thanks to significant donations of value by landowners. MLT also protected a total of approximately 10,999 linear feet of shoreline along rivers, lakes and ponds. The following easements were completed with the MBR 2 grant: •The 80-acre Sherburne Hardwoods (Anderson) tract, located in Becker Township in Sherburne County, is adjacent to the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and is in an area designated as a state Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. The property consists of approximately 48 acres of deciduous forest, 30 acres of grassland, and 2 acres of wetland. The landowner is currently in the process of restoring the grasslands and the wetlands on the property. The forest, wetland, and grassland habitats contained within the property provide habitat for a variety of species in greatest conservation need, including bald eagle, American woodcock, and whip-poor-will. •26 acres at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers with 2,591 feet of shoreline along the Elk River and 493 feet of shoreline along the Mississippi River, a state Wild and Scenic River and state water trail. •548 acres of forest, wetlands, grasslands and open water on Stickney Lake in Sherburne County, approximately 3 miles northwest of Clear Lake, Minnesota. This easement includes approximately 2,400 feet of shoreline on Stickney Lake (a shallow lake) and approximately 5,515 feet of shoreline on unnamed ponds. These natural features provide key habitats for a variety of Species in Greatest Conservation Need, including the northern pintail and the sharp-tailed grouse. Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) completed fee title acquisition on 444 acres of priority habitat for the Blakely Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Of the 444 acres, 384 acres were acquired with the Outdoor Heritage Fund grant through Metro Big Rivers Phase 2. The other 60 acres were acquired with other, non-state funds. Trust for Public Land (TPL) completed fee title acquisition of 335 acres of land with over a mile of Mississippi River shoreline at the confluence of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers on December 16, 2014. This acquisition was completed with the balance of TPL’s Phase 2 grant and part of its Phase 3 grant. The land provides habitat for a variety of species and the shoreline affords access to an excellent smallmouth bass fishery. The property was conveyed to the City of Elk River to be managed in a manner similar to a state Wildlife Management Area. Public hunting and fishing will be allowed according to DNR guidelines. TPL also completed fee title acquisition on 128 acres of the Blakely Bluffs area for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Of the 128 acres, 123 were acquired with the Outdoor Heritage Fund grant through Metro Big Rivers Phase 2. The other 5 acres were acquired with other DNR funds.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.","3815 East American Blvd.",Bloomington,MN,55425,612-801-1935,DLoon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-habitat-phase-2,,,,
23933,"Metro Big Rivers Phase V",2015,1210700,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(d)","$2,650,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $600,000 to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $160,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $400,000 to Great River Greening; $590,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $77,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17; and $900,000 to The Trust for Public Land. Lands acquired or lands with easements acquired with this appropriation may not be used for emergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations. Conservation grazing under a management plan that is already being implemented may continue. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"32 acres protected in fee without state PILT liability and 277 enhanced acres for a total of 309 acres  ",,1343100,"Cities of Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, and St. Paul, Patagonia, Three Rivers Park District, Three Rivers Community Foundation, Friends of Houlton, MN Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund, City of Elk River, Private Source, St. Paul Garden Club, and 3M Foundation ",1210700,,,.34,"MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc; Friends of the Mississippi River, Great River Greening, MN Land Trust, Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","In Phase 5, Friends of the Mississippi River and Great River Greening enhanced 277 acres at six sites, exceeding their goals by 48 acres (21%). The Minnesota Valley Trust acquired fee title to 32.4 acres for two high-priority additions to the Rapids Lake Unit, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The Minnesota Land Trust and the Trust for Public Land were unable to finalize their easement and fee title acquisitions when landowners changed their minds. OHF grant funds spent were leveraged more than 110% with $1,343,128 in other funds. ",,"Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) exceeded its acreage objectives by enhancing 90 acres at the W.H. Houlton Conservation Area (70 acres were proposed). This forest enhancement project at the confluence of the Elk and Mississippi Rivers in Sherburne County was on part of the land acquired with OHF funds by the Trust for Public Land (MBR Phases 2 and 3 / ML 2011 and 2012). A total of 90 acres were enhanced (exceeding the goal of 70 acres) through woody invasive species management, including forestry mowing, multiple herbicide treatments and native woodland grass and sedge seeding. These efforts dramatically transformed this site, which initially had such a dense sub-canopy of buckthorn that it prevented the regeneration of most other shrubs and trees. OHF funds were leveraged with $34,595 in other funds.  FMR is restoring and enhancing other parts of the Houlton Conservation Area through MBR phases 7 (restoration of 180 acre agricultural field) and MBR 8 (enhancement of 80 acres forest).     Great River Greening (GRG) exceeded its original goals by restoring and enhancing 187 acres total in Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties (159 acres were proposed). Leverage funds of $179,000 helped GRG enhance 30 acres of prairie and 157 acres, as follows:  •  Alimagnet Park - This forest enhancement project in Dakota County is complete and deliverables were met. A total of 20 acres of forest were enhanced through selective timber harvest, cutting of woody invasives, and multiple herbicide treatments on buckthorn and other invasive species. •  Carver Park Preserve - Goals were exceeded on this forest enhancement project in Carver County. A total of 90 acres of forest were enhanced (exceeding the goal by 20 acres) through woody invasive species management, including forestry mowing, herbicide applications and prescribed burning.   •  Pond Dakota Mission Park & Minnesota River Valley (City of Bloomington property) - This project along the Minnesota River in Hennepin County concluded in the spring of 2018 after crews completed a selective thinning of the forest canopy and removal of exotic tree and shrub species (buckthorn and honeysuckle).  Large material was hauled out of the valley while smaller material was piled and burned.  Over the course of the project, 22 acres were enhanced.   •  Terrace Oak Park - This forest enhancement project in Dakota County is complete and deliverables were met. A total of 19 acres of forest were enhanced through woody invasive species management, including forestry mowing and multiple herbicide treatments.   •  Trout Brook Nature Preserve - This prairie enhancement project in the Trout Brook Greenway in St. Paul was completed at the end of September 2017 and deliverables were met. 30 prairie acres were enhanced through woody invasive species removal, prairie establishment maintenance, woodland tree and shrub planting, and prairie pollinator nursery plot plantings.   The Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) added 32.4 acres to the Rapids Lake Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge through two high-priority fee title acquisitions. Both parcels are adjacent to the Refuge and a DNR Wildlife Management Area that is managed by the USFWS.   These acquisitions protected significant oak savanna, remnant prairie, oak basswood forest and seasonal ephemeral wetlands from residential development. An initial BioBlitz in 2018 identified more than 200 species, including the endangered Henslow’s Sparrow, Bloodroot, Pasqueflower, Kittentail (a state threatened species), Buffalo Bean, Bergamot and Common, Whorled and Green Milkweeds. Bur Oaks with wide branching limbs are indicative of historic oak savanna.   The OHF grant of $600,000 was leveraged with (1) $679,863 in other, private funds to complete the 20.56-acre acquisition and (2) $449,345 in other, private funds to acquire the 11.83-acre parcel. Total leverage was $1,129,208.   Habitat restoration and enhancement will include removal of invasive woody species, seeding the former building sites and prescribed fire. After restoration, the property will be transferred to the USFWS and opened to the public for hunting and other wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities. The Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and its partner, Washington County, were not successful in securing a conservation easement on property owned by the Manitou Fund at Terrapin Lake in Washington County. Discussions with the landowner took a step backward in fall 2017, prompting all parties to look for alternative ways to realize the mutual desires of ensuring long-term conservation of this important resource. In early 2018, the landowner approached MLT and Washington County with renewed interest but backed away again from the project. All of the funding through this grant to MLT was earmarked for this high-priority project. With the project not being finalized, we were unable to secure any deliverables for the grant and returned the majority of funding to the State.   The Trust for Public Land (TPL) was unable to spend most of this appropriation, as the owners of the prospective 194-acre addition to Bayport WMA unexpectedly changed their minds and signed a contract to sell the land to a developer. $20,000 in DNR Land Acquisition Costs was released to the DNR for their appraisal and administrative costs related to this project. ",2014-07-01,2019-11-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",DLoon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-v,,,,
35076,"Metro Big Rivers Habitat Phase 7",2017,4000000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$4,000,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers within the metropolitan area as follows: $500,000 to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $430,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $1,170,000 to Great River Greening; $800,000 to The Trust for Public Land; and $1,100,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $60,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Metro Big Rivers projects improved habitat values for wildlife and SGCN, including birds using the Mississippi River migratory corridor, pollinators, wildlife, and an array of rare and endangered species. FMR converted crop field to diverse prairie and restored forest at two sites on the Mississippi and Elk Rivers in Sherburne County. The restoration provides critical habitat for resident and migrant birds (including five SGCNs surveyed post-restoration), native pollinators, and mammals. The sites are partially located in the high potential zone for Rusty Patched bumblebee. Post-restoration surveys documented increases in pollinator abundance and diversity. GRG worked on public conservation lands to improve habitat values for wildlife and SGCN, including birds using the Mississippi River migratory corridor and pollinators. Work restored and enhanced riverine, forest, oak savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat at seven conservation sites. MLT prevented fragmentation around lakes experiencing development pressure (Pickerel and Fish Lakes), as well as areas of biological significance (Medvecky Woods). MLT conservation easements also protected two miles of shoreline and associated riparian habitat on Pickerel, Fish, and Oak Lakes. Over six bird species designated as SGCN have been identified on the Oak Lake conservation easement alone. MVT acquired lands identified through the USFWS Comprehensive Conservation Plan, which prioritizes lands for high biodiversity, connectivity, and ability to preserve habitat for SGCN. MVT?s acquisition protected oak savanna, remnant prairie, oak basswood forest and seasonal ephemeral wetlands. A bioblitz identified more than 200 species, including the endangered Henslow?s sparrow, bloodroot, pasqueflower, kittentail (state threatened species), buffalo bean, bergamot, common milkweed, whorled milkweed, green milkweed and bur oak. Restoration created habitat for grassland and savanna-dependent birds, other wildlife and pollinators, including the endangered Rusty Patched bumble bee and monarch. TPL acquired land prioritized in Minnesota?s Wildlife Action Plan (WAP) due to its high biodiversity significance, connectivity to existing public lands, and ability to preserve habitat for SGCN. Acquisition for the Janet Johnson Memorial WMA protected two habitat types identified within the WAP?s St. Croix River Watershed Conservation Focus Area and key wildlife habitat utilized by 67 listed SGCN within the Anoka Sand Plain ecological subsection.","A total of 1,199 acres were affected: 241 Restored, 145 in Fee Title, 194 in Easements, 619 in Enhance.",1962900,"City of Elk River, City of Elk River, FMR, Greening, IWLA, SWWD, Dakota County, MCWD, Landowner donated value, MCWD, St. Louis Park, MVT - Private, Private funds, SWWD, South Washington Watershed District, Vail Resorts, Various state and local and private funds",3913500,48300,,0.59,"MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc; Friends of the Mississippi River, Great River Greening, MN Land Trust, Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Metro Big Rivers (MBR) partners successfully completed their work with the Phase 7 / ML2016 OHF appropriation. MBR exceeded original acreage goals by 14% and completed work on a total of 1,199 acres. Partners protected 145 acres through fee title acquisition and 194 acres through permanent conservation easement, restored 241 acres and enhanced 619 acres. MBR 7 expended 99% of the OHF funds granted and leveraged the grant by 49% with almost $2 million in other funds.","Brief summaries of the work completed under this phase of Metro Big Rivers are provided below. More in-depth information of projects completed is provided in attachments to this final report. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) completed its work under this grant as of June 30, 2022. FMR restored habitat at 197 acres at 2 sites, exceeding its original plan of 160 acres. FMR was able to expand its planned work area at the William H. Houlton Conservation Area and add the adjacent Bailey Point Nature Preserve to its work under this grant. Great River Greening (GRG) concluded its restoration and enhancement work as of June 30, 2021. Through this grant, GRG restored 4 acres and enhanced 619 acres of habitat (623 acres total) at 7 sites in the metro region, slightly exceeding its original goal. The project sites were Izaak Walton League Minnesota Valley Gateway, Lebanon Hills Regional Park Phase 1, Lilydale Bluffs, Minnehaha Creek Greenway, Pond Dakota Mission, Rum River Regional Park & Cedar Creek Conservation Area, and Trout Brook Afton Phase 1 (5 are detailed in the attachment). Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) concluded its land protection work associated with this grant in June 2019. MLT protected 3 sites under conservation easement and exceeded its projected goals for the grant, protecting 194 acres (relative to the 100 acres proposed) and 2.18 miles of shoreline. MLT leveraged $1,055,000 in landowner donations of easement value through this grant. MLT easement projects completed in this phase are: ?Medvecky Woods (Baker) - An 80-acre property protecting high-quality oak-maple-basswood forest, tamarack swamp, and hardwood swamp. The property lies within the Medvecky Woods Site of Outstanding Biodiversity Significance and adjacent to Cedar Creek Natural History Area and conservation easements held by the Land Trust. ?Pickerel Lake (Imholte) - This 42-acre property is dominated by oak forest and lies along the shorelines of Pickerel and Fish Lakes. The property lies adjacent to another conservation easement held by the Land Trust. ?Oak Lake (Phyllis Wheatly Community Center) - This 83-acre property (72 acres funded through this grant) contains a DNR-designated Big Woods Heritage Forest and nearly 1.5 miles of shoreline on Oak Lake. The conservation easement forever protects high quality habitat within Camp Katherine Parsons, one of the nation?s earliest camps focused on serving the needs of African-American youth. Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) completed its work under this grant as of December 31, 2022. With about half of the grant, MVT protected through fee title acquisition 26 acres of a high-priority 77-acre parcel for the Rapids Lake Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The balance of the site was acquired with the MBR 6 / ML 2015 grant and $794,462 in other, private funds. MVT then used the balance of the MBR 7 grant to complete the initial habitat restoration of 40 acres of the acquired parcel, converting the building site and crop field to prairie and wetland. Simultaneously, MN Land Trust conducted initial restoration of 35 acres of degraded oak savanna on the site through MBR 6 / ML 2015. Follow-up treatments to maintain and enhance the restored 77 acres will be completed by MVT and USFWS under the MBR 9 / ML2019 grant. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) concluded its land protection work associated with this grant in January 2018, when it acquired a 119-acre addition to the Janet Johnson WMA. TPL exceeded its target of protecting 80 acres.",,2016-07-01,2023-03-28,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc. (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-habitat-phase-7,,,,
10033995,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 13",2024,15339000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(j)","$15,339,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural habitat systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries in the metropolitan area as follows: $700,000 to Minnesota Valley Trust; $540,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $928,000 to Great River Greening; $11,171,000 to Trust for Public Land; and $2,000,000 to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $192,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need - Partners work together to identify priority lands using existing data and public plans, then coordinate protection, restoration and enhancement activities in those priority areas. Work builds upon prior phases and is intended to continue into the future for maximum impact. Mapping shows progress in connecting corridors. Species collections and counts measure impact of activities over time on wildlife and Species in Greatest Conservation Need",,,4968500,"Cities, foundations, FMR members/donors, City of Chanhassen, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Private Funders, In-Kind, Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, Private, Private Funders, Private Landowners and Washington County",15193000,146000,,1.31,"MVT, FMR, GRG, TPL, MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 13 will protect 875 acres in fee title and 180 acres in permanent conservation easement, restore 24 acres and enhance 170 acres of priority habitat in the big rivers corridors in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area (1,249 acres total). Partners will leverage OHF grants 32% with partner funds, private donations, local government contributions, and landowner donations of easement value. Significant volunteer engagement will be invested in habitat enhancement activities. MBR projects benefit wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN) and provide increased public access and nature connections for metro residents.","Metro Big Rivers Phase 13 will protect, restore and enhance prioritized wildlife habitat in the MUA, with an emphasis on the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix Rivers and tributaries. Metro Big Rivers' work benefits wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN), improves water quality and in-stream food (insect) availability, increases public access for wildlife-based recreation (hunting and fishing) and connects all metro residents with nature near them. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will restore/enhance 145 acres at 5 sites. Projects include removing invasive woody and herbaceous plants, planting, seeding, mowing, spot-spraying, and prescribed burning. - Applewood Preserve: Restore 5 acres prairie and enhance 20 acres forest - Carver Preserve: Restore 10 acres prairie and enhance 15 acres woodland - Vermillion River AMA (2 sites): Enhance 50 acres riparian forest - Hastings Sand Coulee SNA: Enhance 29 acres forest and 11 acres of remnant native prairie - Davis Farm Park: Create management plan for 16 acres, enhance 8 acres forest Great River Greening (GRG) will restore/enhance 49 acres and 3.5 miles shoreline across 3 sites. Projects include restoration and stabilization of 2 miles of stream bank (1 mile both sides) and 1.5 miles lakeshore, as well as removing invasive woody and herbaceous species, mowing, spot spraying, seeding and planting. - Lake Ann Park: Enhance 35 acres forest along 1 mile lakeshore - South Fork of 9 Mile Creek: Restore and stabilize 2 miles of stream bank - Loeb Lake Shoreline: Restore and stabilize 0.5 miles of shoreline and buffer around Loeb Lake Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) will protect through perpetual conservation easement 180 acres of priority habitat, including riparian lands, forests, wetlands and grasslands. Projects will be selected through a competitive process that ranks proposals based on ecological significance and cost (criteria attached). Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) will protect through fee acquisition 175 acres of river frontage, floodplain forest, wetland and upland habitat to expand the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Prospective lands have been prioritized by the USFWS and will be restored/enhanced, then open for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) will protect through fee acquisition 700 acres of priority wildlife habitat. Prospective sites are prioritized in state, regional, and local natural resource plans. Lands will be managed by public partners and open for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing. A priority project would create a significant new WMA in the metro area - Keystone Woods, Washington County. This 2,600+ acre property has high biodiversity, numerous lakes and excellent habitat for wildlife, waterfowl and fish. Protecting it will create a habitat conservation corridor to the St. Croix River and provide quality close-to-home hunting and fishing opportunities for metro area residents. Of the 2,600 acres, TPL will acquire 1,840 acres with OHF through the Metro Big Rivers and St. Croix programs (700 acres with this grant). Washington County will acquire 760 acres with other funds, thus leveraging over $10 million of non-OHF funds.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,612-801-1935,DLoon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sibley, Washington, Wright","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-13-5,,,,
10035277,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 14",2025,8123000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(o)","$8,123,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural habitat systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries within the metropolitan area as follows: $1,250,000 to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $420,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $803,000 to Great River Greening; $2,750,000 to Trust for Public Land; and $2,900,000 to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $224,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17.","A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need - Partners work together to identify priority lands using existing data and public plans, then coordinate protection, restoration and enhancement activities in those priority areas. Work builds upon prior phases and is intended to continue into the future for maximum impact. Mapping shows progress in connecting corridors. Species collections and counts measure impact of activities over time on wildlife and Species in Greatest Conservation Need",,,812900,"Cities, foundations, FMR, Foundations, MVT, Private and Private landowners",7878300,244700,,1.82,"MVT, TPL, MLT, FMR, GRG","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 14 will protect 350 acres in fee title and 191 acres in permanent conservation easement, restore 807 acres and enhance 493 acres of priority habitat in the big rivers corridors in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area (1,841 acres total). Partners will leverage OHF grants at least 10% with partner funds, private donations, local government contributions, and landowner donations of easement value. Significant volunteer engagement will be invested in habitat enhancement activities. MBR projects benefit wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN) and provide increased public access and nature connections for metro residents.","Metro Big Rivers Phase 14 will protect, restore and enhance prioritized wildlife habitat in the MUA, with an emphasis on the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix Rivers and tributaries. Metro Big Rivers' work benefits wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN), improves water quality and in-stream food availability, increases wildlife-based recreational opportunities, and connects metro residents with nature. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will enhance 216 acres to increase native plant diversity, improve pollinator and wildlife habitat, bolster water quality, and improve public access to natural spaces. Projects include invasive plant removal, seeding and planting native prairie species, mowing, spot-spraying, and prescribed burning. 147 acres of enhancement occur on native prairie. -Hastings Sand Coulee SNA: Enhance 160 acres prairie -Camp Cozy Park: Enhance 16 acres prairie -River Oaks Park: Enhance 1 acre prairie and 1 acre forest -Bailey Point Nature Preserve: Enhance 17 acres prairie -Vermillion River Linear Park: Enhance 21 acres prairie Great River Greening (GRG) will restore and enhance 114 acres of forest habitat. Projects include invasive tree removal, tree stand thinning, onsite biochar processing, planting and seeding native grass and wildflowers, planting climate-resilient large stock and bareroot tree and shrubs, understory management, herbicide application and spot-spraying, and prescribed burning. GRG will be implementing use of a mobile biochar system to process biomass, reduce offsite disposal, minimize environmental impacts of pile burning, and incorporate biochar onsite to promote healthier soil. -Lake Ann Park phase 2: Enhance 60 acres forest -Medina Lake Nature Preserve: Restore 14 acres forest -Wood Lake Nature Center: Enhance 21 acres forest -Floral Park: Restore 13 acres oak woodland -Wayzata Nature Center: Enhance 6 acres wetland forest Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) will protect 191 acres through perpetual conservation easement and restore 110 acres of priority habitat on permanently-protected lands, including riparian lands, forests, wetlands and grasslands. Protection projects will be selected through a process that ranks proposals based on ecological significance and cost (criteria attached). Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) will protect through fee acquisition 250 acres of river frontage, floodplain forest, wetland and upland habitat to expand the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Prospective lands are prioritized by the USFWS and will be restored/enhanced, then open for wildlife-based recreation. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) will protect through fee acquisition 100 acres of priority wildlife habitat and restore/enhance 860 acres of prairie and forest habitat on a recently-acquired WMA complex. Prospective acquisition sites are prioritized in state, regional, and local natural resource plans. Lands will be managed by public partners and open for wildlife-based recreation.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Neal,Feeken,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,952-207-0247,nfeeken@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-14-0,,,,
10011387,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 9",2020,4163000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 5(b)","$4,163,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire lands in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural habitat systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries in the metropolitan area. Of this amount, $820,000 is to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc., $532,000 is to Friends of the Mississippi River, $1,061,000 is to Great River Greening, and $1,750,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $144,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 9 projects improved habitat values for wildlife and SGCN, including birds using the Mississippi River migratory corridor, pollinators, wildlife, and an array of rare and endangered species. FMR restored prairie and forest habitat at 7 sites located on our near the Mississippi River and its important tributaries. Many of the sites occurred within the Mississippi River flyway, the metro conservation corridors, and the high potential zone for the rusty patched bumblebee. These restoration and enhancement projects provided critical habitat for resident and migrant birds (including many SGCNs surveyed post-restoration), native pollinators, and mammals. Post-restoration surveys also documented increases in pollinator abundance and diversity. GRG also worked on public conservation lands at 7 sites to improve habitat values for wildlife and SGCN, including birds using the Mississippi River migratory corridor and pollinators. Work restored and enhanced riverine, forest, oak savanna, prairie, and wetland habitat. MLT protected 4 properties with high-quality habitat, 3 within Washington County ""Top 10"" priority conservation corridors. These properties fell within Sites of Biodiversity Significance, were located along and provided protection to state-designated trout streams or were selected for other important factors. In addition, MLT restored and enhanced 70 acres of habitat along Valley Creek in Washington County - a Washington County ""Top 10"" priority conservation corridor and heritage brook trout stream - and near Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. These land protection and R/E activities provided habitat for a large number of SGCN. MVT restored and enhanced lands on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District, which had been protected for their ability to provide high biodiversity and connectivity, and to provide habitat for SGCN. The work restored wetlands and enhanced previously-restored agricultural fields and degraded habitats to high-quality prairie, wetlands, oak savanna and oak basswood forest.","A total of 1,723 acres were affected: 50 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 207 in Easements, 1,466 in Enhance.",2007000,"City of Cottage Grove, Dakota County, South Washington Watershed District, Cities of Fridley and Mendota Heights, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, GRG Funders, Hastings High School, FMR, City of Hastings, City of Cottage Grove, Tecla Karpen Fund, Landowner donation of easement value, Washington County, MN Valley Trust, Conservation Partners of America, NEEF Grant, SPAAR, South Washington Watershed District and USFWS",3837000,74800,,2.32,"MVNWR Trust, FMR, GRG, MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers successfully completed work with the Phase 9 / ML2019 OHF appropriation, exceeding acreage goals by 55% and completing work on 1,723 acres (goal was 1,115 acres). Partners protected 207 acres through permanent conservation easement, restored 50 acres and enhanced 1,466 acres. MBR 9 expended 94% of the OHF funds granted and leveraged the grant 51% with over $2.0 million in other funds, landowner donation of easement value, and in-kind work by the USFWS. Brief summaries of work completed are provided below. More information on all projects is provided in partner attachments.","Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) enhanced 335 acres at 7 sites, exceeding its 319-acre goal. Project sites were Settler's Island, Camel's Hump Park and Open Space, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Gores Pool WMA, Vermillion River Linear Park, Hastings River Flats, and Hastings Sand Coulee SNA. Work at all sites went according to plan. Deliverables were ahead of schedule or on time. Repeated drought years slowed some seed germination and establishment and necessitated subsequent watering of tree and shrub plantings. Volunteers, CCMI crews, and project partners were instrumental in helping navigate those challenges. Great River Greening (GRG) restored and enhanced 211 acres across 7 project sites, exceeding acreage goals. Project sites were Trout Brook - Afton (Phase III), Lebanon Regional Park (Phase III), Lilydale Bluffs, Springbrook Nature Center (Phase III), Minnehaha Creek Big Woods, Minnehaha Creek Floodplain Meadow Buffer, and Valley Park. All proposed work was accomplished. Covid pandemic, inflation and droughts impacted progress but were overcome. Inflation associated with supplies was felt and, in some cases, resulted going with smaller plant stock or rethinking species lists in seed mixes. Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) protected 4 properties through conservation easement totaling 207 acres (195 acres proposed): -Keystone Woods (Haas) - a 69-acre property within one of Washington County's ""Top Ten"" priority conservation corridors. A Site of Moderate Biodiversity Significance, the property comprises oak-red maple woodland, northern mixed cattail marsh, and willow-dogwood shrub swamp native plant communities. -Saint Croix River (SMM) - 129-acres in Washington County protecting a Site of High Biodiversity Significance along the St. Croix River, with rich hardwood forest, tamarack swamp, rich fen, mixed hardwood swamp, floodplain forest, restored prairie, wetlands, a boiling sand spring, and a cold-water stream that supports brook trout. -Sand Creek (Norris) - an 84-acre donated easement in Scott County protecting sugar maple-basswood-bitternut hickory forest, southern mesic hardwood forest, and 1,500 feet shoreline along a stream tributary to Sand Creek and the Minnesota River. -Valley Creek (Berggren) - 18-acres in Washington County protecting forested hills, floodplain, ponds, and shoreline on Valley Creek, a state-designated trout stream. MLT completed 2 enhancement projects over 70 acres on properties protected by MLT conservation easements: -Valley Creek (Johnson) - 15 acres of oak woodland were enhanced on property adjacent to the St. Croix River and Valley Creek (a heritage brook trout stream) in Washington County. -Hunter Lake (Jannusch) - 55 acres of oak savanna were enhanced on property near Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) and US Fish and Wildlife Service teamed up to restore 23 acres and enhance 877 acres over 12 sites on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District (323 acres proposed). Methods included invasive species removal and treatment, seeding, mowing, prescribed burns, and wetland restoration. All sites already support a wider variety of insects, birds, pollinators, waterfowl and other wildlife species. Some work had to be postponed due to extremely wet conditions in spring 2024, resulting in the grant not being fully expended.",,2019-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,612-801-1935,dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-9,,,,
35024,"Metro Big Rivers - Phase VI",2016,2000000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(b)","$2,000,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and in permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers as follows: $475,000 to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $275,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $400,000 to Great River Greening; $375,000 to Minnesota Land Trust; and $475,000 to The Trust for Public Land. Up to $60,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Metro Big Rivers Partnership projects improved habitat values for wildlife and Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), including birds using the Mississippi River migratory corridor, pollinators, wildlife, and an array of rare and endangered species. The restoration/enhancement partners (FMR and GRG) worked on already-protected conservation lands to significantly improve habitat values for wildlife and SGCN. Work restored restore prairie and enhance forest, oak savanna and prairie at four conservation sites. The easement partner (MLT) permanently limited development and prevented fragmentation of wildlife habitats and undeveloped shoreline. Restricting shoreline development prevented negative impacts to terrestrial and aquatic habitats that support a number of fish and wildlife species, especially SGCN. The fee title partners (MVT and TPL) acquired lands prioritized through federal, state, regional and local natural resource plans due to their high biodiversity, connectivity, and ability to preserve habitat for SGCN. The acquisitions and subsequent habitat restoration and enhancement work increased breeding and migratory habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, neo-tropical migrants, and non-migratory resident species, protected the diversity of native ecosystems, and improved connectivity and resilience.","A total of 1,078 acres were affected: 88 Restored, 167 in Fee Title, 318 in Easements, 505 in Enhance.",1140900,"City of St. Paul, National Wild Turkey Federation, Great River Greening, Scott County, Friends of Mississippi River, Landowner donation, Minnesota Valley Trust, Private and Private Foundation Grant",1976700,10000,,1.38,"MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust Inc; Friends of the Mississippi River, Great River Greening, MN Land Trust, Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Metro Big Rivers (MBR) Partnership successfully completed its work under the Phase 6 / ML2015 OHF appropriation, protecting 485 acres across 5 projects (198% of proposed) and restoring and enhancing a total of 1,055 acres (185% of proposed). The Partnership expended 99% of the OHF funds granted awarded to it and leveraged the grant by 57% with nearly $1,141,000 in other funds. ","Brief summaries of the work completed under this Metro Big Rivers Phase 6 grant are provided below. More in-depth information of projects completed is provided in project summary attachments to this final report. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) completed its work under this grant, enhancing 365 acres within two DNR Scientific & Natural Area (SNA) units in the Twin Cities Metro area. Working with SNA staff, FMR enhanced 175 acres of forest and 40 acres of bluffland prairie at Pine Bend Bluffs SNA. At the Hastings Sand Coulee SNA, FMR enhanced 70 acres of forest and 80 acres of prairie. Forest acres were enhanced through invasive woody removal, including by both forestry mowing and cut-and-paint removal, with two years of follow-up treatments. Prairie acres including 87 acres of native remnant prairie were enhanced through a combination of activities including herbaceous and woody species removal, seeding, and prescribed burns. Volunteers participated in the enhancement through yearly invasive removal and seed collection events. Great River Greening (GRG) completed its work under this grant, restoring and enhancing 95 acres of prairie and 110 acres of forest. Working with Scott County staff at Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park, GRG restored 88 acres of prairie from former agricultural land and enhanced 7 acres of oak savanna. At Victoria Park and Crosby Farm Regional Park, GRG worked with the City of St Paul to enhance 110 acres through prairie planting, tree planting, invasive species removal and shelter pocket clearing and planting. Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) completed 3 conservation easements, protecting 318 acres of high quality habitat and 2.35 miles of shoreland. These included: 1) Hunter Lake (Jannusch) protected 201 acres of hardwood forest, oak savanna, pothole wetlands, extensive lake shoreline, and a glacial esker in Sherburne County. The landowner generously donated the entire value of the conservation easement, which appraised at over $380,000. 2) Medvecky Woods (DeCorsey) protected 40 acres of hardwood forest and wetlands in a Minnesota Biological Survey-designated site of Outstanding Biodiversity Significance in Isanti County. The property is contiguous with another MLT easement and nearby the 5,700-acre Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. 3) Tennyson Lake (Barrett 2) protected 77 acres of habitat on Tennyson Lake in Isanti County, a favorite stopover of trumpeter swans and migratory bird species. The easement adds on to 80 acres of existing protected property directly to the north at the inflow of the lake. Funds remaining after completing protection work allowed MLT to work with the Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to complete an oak savanna restoration on the Rapids Lake Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Carver County. This spectacular project is part of a large complex of public lands with a rich multitude of habitats overlooking the Minnesota River Valley. Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) completed its work under this grant as of September 2018 when it protected through fee title acquisition 51 acres of a high-priority 77-acre parcel for the Rapids Lake Unit of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The balance of the site was acquired with half of the MBR 7 / ML 2016 grant and $794,462 in other, private funds. After acquisition, MVT used the balance of its MBR 7 / ML 2016 grant to complete the initial habitat restoration over 40 acres, which included converting the building site and crop field to prairie and wetland. Simultaneously, the MN Land Trust conducted initial restoration of 23 acres of degraded oak savanna on the site with the balance of its MBR 6 / ML 2015. Follow-up treatments to maintain and enhance the restored 77 acres will be completed by MVT and USFWS under the MBR 9 / ML2019 grant. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) acquired 116 acres of land which was added to the existing Grass Lake Wildlife Management Area in Wright County. The land contains wetlands, rolling hills and forested areas, and approximately 37 acres of agricultural land that were restored to tallgrass prairie through this grant. Acquisition was the first step in the restoration of a drained wetland, helping to improve water quality and provide aquatic habitat, while also protecting a portion of Grass Lake, an identified shallow lake. Additionally, the acquisition connected separate WMA parcels and increased the size of the existing WMA by 25 percent to over 450 acres. Within a 45-minute drive of over half the State's population, Grass Lake WMA provides numerous outdoor recreation and wildlife observation opportunities to the general public in the Metro Area. ",,2015-07-01,2023-04-11,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Deborah,Loon,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,"(612) 801-1935",dloon@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carver, Dakota, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wright","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-vi,,,,
10033399,"Metro Big Rivers Phase 12",2023,8200000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(j)","$8,200,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance natural habitat systems associated with the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries within the metropolitan area as follows: $1,100,000 to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $643,000 to Friends of the Mississippi River; $742,000 to Great River Greening; $2,927,000 to Trust for Public Land; and $2,788,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $216,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need - Partners work together to identify priority lands using existing data and public plans, then coordinate protection, restoration and enhancement activities in those priority areas. Work builds upon prior phases and is intended to continue into the future for maximum impact. Mapping shows progress in connecting corridors. Species collections and counts measure impact of activities over time on wildlife and Species in Greatest Conservation Need",,,1184500,"Cities, foundations, Dakota County, Stillwater, Shakopee, Maplewood, Crystal, Scott County, Private, Private, Private landowners, RIM and Private",8048100,151900,,1.74,"MVWRT; FMR; GRG; TPL; MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Metro Big Rivers Phase 12 will protect 622 acres in fee title and 319 acres in permanent conservation easement, restore 53 acres and enhance 587 acres of priority habitat in the big rivers corridors in the Metropolitan Urbanizing Area (1,558 acres total). Partners will leverage OHF grants at least 14% with partner funds, private donations, local government contributions, and landowner donations of easement value. Significant volunteer engagement will be invested in habitat enhancement activities. MBR projects benefit wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN) and provide increased public access and nature connections for metro residents.","Metro Big Rivers Phase 12 will protect, restore and enhance prioritized wildlife habitat in the MUA, with an emphasis on the Mississippi, Minnesota and St. Croix Rivers and their tributaries. Metro Big Rivers' work in the metro area benefits wildlife and species in greatest need of conservation (SGCN), provides increased public access for wildlife-based recreation and connects the diversity of metro residents with nature near them. Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will restore/enhance 433 acres at 4 sites on or near the Mississippi River. Projects include removing invasive woody and herbaceous plants, planting, seeding, mowing, spot-spraying, and prescribed burns. ?Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park: Enhance 104 acres oak forest and 7 acres prairie ?Pine Bend Bluffs Natural Area: Enhance 180 acres oak forest, 15 acres restored prairie, and 4 acres native prairie ?Vermillion Falls Park: Restore 4 acres prairie and enhance 13 acres forest ?William H. Houlton Conservation Area: Enhance 90 acres oak forest Great River Greening (GRG) will restore/enhance 157 acres across 7 sites. Projects include removing invasive woody and herbaceous species, mowing, spot spraying, seeding and planting. ?Bassett Creek Park: Enhance 22 acres forest ?Lebanon Hills Regional Park Phase IV: Enhance 50 acres oak savanna/woodland and prairie ?Spring Lake Park (Scott County): Enhance 10 acres oak savanna ?LumberJack Landing: Restore 15 acres of forest and .25 miles of shoreline restoration of new public open space along the St Croix River ?Huber Park: Restore 9 acres of degraded floodplain forest along the Minnesota River ?Jim's Prairie: Enhance 11 acres of prairie ?Falls Creek SNA: Enhance 40 acres forest Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) will protect through perpetual conservation easement 319 acres of priority habitat, including riparian lands, forests, wetlands and grasslands. Projects will be selected through a competitive process that ranks proposals based on ecological significance and cost (criteria attached). MLT also will restore/enhance 50 acres on lands protected through permanent conservation easement. Prioritized properties will be of high ecological significance, adjacent or close to public conservation investments and owned by landowners committed to conservation. Minnesota Valley Trust (MVT) will protect through fee acquisition 352 acres of river frontage, floodplain forest, wetland and upland habitat to expand the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. All prospective lands have been prioritized by the USFWS and will be restored/enhanced, then open for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) will protect through fee acquisition 270 acres of priority wildlife habitat, including riparian, forest, wetland and grassland habitat. Potential properties are prioritized in state, regional, and local natural resource plans. Lands will be managed by public partners (DNR and/or local government) and open for wildlife-based recreation, including hunting and fishing.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Neal,Feeken,"MN Valley Trust (Metro Big Rivers)","3815 East American Boulevard ",Bloomington,MN,55425,952-207-0247,nfeeken@mnvalleytrust.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-big-rivers-phase-12,,,,
10034140,"Mexican & Latino Cultural Arts in Minnesota",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"The majority of this funding will support our largest public art exhibit ever Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World and promoting the associated artists and community art classes during the critical period of July through November 2025 (as well as preparation for those exhibit months during the first half of 2025). The exhibit will take place in Saint Paul, Minnesota.",,,2024-07-01,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,"(651) 307-1908"," aajohnsonortiz@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-cultural-arts-minnesota,,,,
10034105,"""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" Launches Arts & Cultural Programs",2024,120000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"This project includes: 1) the start of 10,000 ALEBRIJES -- the largest outdoor public art exhibit of ""Alebrijes"" in the world outside of Mexico. The exhibit will include 25-50 giant paper mache sculptures (ranging from 3 feet to 20 feet tall) of ""alebrijes"" -- colorful and fantastic creatures that represent the spirit world in Mexican culture; 2) a pop-up mobile museum with art exhibits, installations, and cultural activities in West and East Metro neighborhoods, as well as in the Greater Minnesota communities of Austin, Worthington, Mankato, Duluth, Red Wing, and includes 40-80 workshops throughout the state and 4-8 site-specific installations; 3) Public Art at Harriet Island with pop-up exhibits and temporary outdoor installations; 4) 10-20 community presentations of cultural traditions around the state; 5) develop 5-10 apprentice opportunities; 6) provide professional development opportunities with Minnesota-based Latinx artists.",,,2024-05-17,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-museum-minnesota-launches-arts-cultural-programs,,,,
10034015,"""Mexican & Latino Museum"" Children & Youth Engagement",2024,80000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico will develop and launch new youth programming in partnership through Mankato Youth Camp (MN State University Mankato), Austin Area Children (Austin folk artist Flor Soto, City of Austin, Austin Area Arts, and Riverland Community College), Saint Paul's West Side (Wellstone Center, St. Paul Parks and Recreation, and local schools), and South Minneapolis (Lake Street businesses and organizations). Including a two-week camp, workshops, hands-on art activities, painting, papier-m?ch?, and public art.",,,2024-02-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-museum-children-youth-engagement,,,,
17754,"Microfilm Acquisition",2012,405,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,405,,,,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To acquire 5 rolls of microfilmed newspapers for the county historical society's research library.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microfilm-acquisition-1,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17444,"Microfilm Cabinets and Film Storage Boxes",2011,6583,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,363,,,,,,"Minnesota Genealogical Society",," The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) purchased three microfilm cabinets and two cases of microfilm storage boxes. The existing microfilm collection has been made more efficient, accessible and secure. There is also increased storage capacity for the future growth of the collection. The new cabinets have been placed on the MGS library floor. ",,"To make primary records on microfilm accessible through efficient and safe storage systems",2010-10-29,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,John,Schade,,"1185 Concord Street N, Suite 218","South Saint Paul",MN,55075,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microfilm-cabinets-and-film-storage-boxes,,,,
28613,"Microfilmed Newpaper Collection",2014,2690,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,2690,,"Kim Fordahl, Kurt Carlson, Theresa VonArx, Patti Ziegler, Janessa Walther",,"City of Hokah",Libraries,"To add 33 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Bissen,"City of Hokah","PO Box 311",Hokah,MN,55941,507-894-4190,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/microfilmed-newpaper-collection,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012375,"Midway Chamber of Commerce: 100 Years of History Research/Writing",2019,5400," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,5400,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10800,,"Chris Ferguson- Bywater Business Solutions, Chris Albrecht- Sunrise Banks, Steve Anderson- Saint Paul Police Department, Tonya Bauer- Saint Paul Port Authority, Justin Borrell- Minnesota United, Ted Davis- Davis Communications, Niles Deneen- Deneen Pottery, Sabrina Fay- Thrivent Financial, Jeff Fenske- Fenske Law Office, Courtney Henry- Franchise Foods, John Hoffman- Ally People Solutions, Steve Johnson- BankCherokee, B. Kyle- Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Dan Leggett- Avant-Garde Marketing Solutions, Henry Majerus- UPS, Tony Mendoza- Mendoza Law Office, Matt Meyers- SPIRE Credit Union, Emily Neyer- Warners' Stellian, Cheryl O'Donnell- Visual Communications, Jill Pavlak- Urban Growler Brewing Company, Jim Pearson- Xcel Energy, Russell Peterson- Clever Architecture, Jamison Randall- Latuff Brothers Auto Body, Dyann Turner- American Engineering Testing, Artika Tyner- University of St. Thomas, Jim Wagner- Intermix Beverage, John Young- Paramount Real Estate, Mike Zipko- Velocity Public Affairs"," ","Midway Chamber of Commerce Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research the history of the Midway Chamber of Commerce in St. Paul.",2019-03-01,2020-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chad,Kulas,"Midway Chamber of Commerce Foundation"," 1600 University Ave. W., Suite 301 "," Saint Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 646-2636"," chad@midwaychamber.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/midway-chamber-commerce-100-years-history-researchwriting,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17962,"Milk House Dairy Exhibit",2013,50565,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,50565,,"President Robert Jensen, Vice President Sandra Dicke, Treasurer Lois Behm, Secretary Raydelle Bruentrup, Past President Char Wasiluk, Member at large William Bruentrup, Member at large Carolyn Peterson, Member at large Steven Carlson, Member at large George Rossbach.",,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To design, fabricate, and install an exhibit on post-World War II small dairy operations",,"To design, fabricate, and install an exhibit on post-World War II small dairy operations",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Robert,Jensen,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","PO Box 9372",Maplewood,MN,55109,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/milk-house-dairy-exhibit,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031438,"Minimizing Minnesota's Landfill Problem by Expanding Waste Diversion",2025,2318000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$2,318,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Better Futures Minnesota to establish a statewide network for sourcing reclaimed building materials; create a tool for cities, counties, and businesses to report environmental impacts of waste diversion; and divert waste from landfills through collections, deconstructing buildings, and converting waste into finished goods. Net income generated by Better Futures Minnesota as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,37.12,"Better Futures Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Expanding waste diversion practices across the state this project will: create 16 jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide data to measure the social, economic, and environmental benefits of waste diversion.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jason,Allen,"Better Futures Minnesota","2620 Minnehaha Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406,"(612) 428-7607",jallen@betterfutures.net,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minimizing-minnesotas-landfill-problem-expanding-waste-diversion,,,,
17846,"Minneapolis North Side Tornado Oral History Project",2013,6645,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6645,,"Peter Harle, Philip Nusbaum, Janis Lane Ewart, Thomas Walker, Peggy Korsmo Kennon, John Nelson",,"Grassroots Culture","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct 12 oral history interviews with residents of Minneapolis' North Side on the effects of the 2011 tornado.",,"To conduct 12 oral history interviews with residents of Minneapolis' North Side on the effects of the 2011 tornado.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Philip,Nusbaum,"Grassroots Culture","1268 Jefferson Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minneapolis-north-side-tornado-oral-history-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
32141,"Minneopa State Park bison fencing and watering facilities ",2014,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This project saw the construction of a fenced pasture and watering facilities to accommodate a herd of bison in Minneopa State Park. The bison came from the herd at Blue Mounds State Park, which has a genetic make-up that is 99% pure bison. Creating a second herd at Minneopa is part of a cooperative effort with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Zoo to conserve this bison heritage. ",,,2014-05-01,2015-09-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minneopa-state-park-bison-fencing-and-watering-facilities,,,,
32144,"Minneopa State Park historic railing near Falls ",2014,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This project saw the construction of a new railing for the day use area near Minneopa Falls. The project was greatly needed, as the rocky bluff area above the falls is crumbled in places, making it very dangerous to lean against the aged rail. This project is also significant because the original railing was a very beautiful iron railing that is listed on the National Historic Register. The rehabilitated railing was customized to match the original railing. This project adds onto other Legacy-funded improvements made to the Falls area previously to rehabilitate the walking bridge over the Falls and to weave accessible features throughout this very popular area of the park.",,,2014-03-03,2015-05-29,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minneopa-state-park-historic-railing-near-falls,,,,
32156,"Minneopa State Park acquisition",2014,,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This project acquired ~74 acres of land within the boundary of Minneopa State Park. The land is near the bison range and may serve as hiking trails in the future.",,,2014-01-01,2015-01-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minneopa-state-park-acquisition,,,,
10006519,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement and Restoration, Phase 10",2019,2291000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(h)","$2,291,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to acquire permanent conservation stream easements using the payment method prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0272, subdivision 2, and to restore and enhance habitat for trout and other species in and along coldwater rivers, lakes, and streams in Minnesota. Up to $20,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"The projects enhanced degraded habitat for fish and wildlife in and along 9 miles of coldwater streams and rivers which historically supported naturally reproducing trout populations that are highly valued by anglers. While trout are the apex predator and key indicator species in coldwater systems, a host of rare aquatic and riparian species uniquely associated with these systems also benefited from the habitat work. The enhanced habitat will also provide great recreational opportunities for anglers and citizens.","A total of 119 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 119 in Enhance.",230800,"NRCS, DNR and TU",1989000,24000,,0.95,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited and its partners, chapters, and volunteers enhanced habitat for trout, as well as other fish, game and wildlife, in or along more than 9 miles of coldwater streams around the state. We adapting to challenging conditions caused by the pandemic by shifting budget from small projects using hand labor (which was largely unavailable for the past 3 years) to very large scale projects utilizing heavy machinery and extensive habitat materials.","We enhanced habitat on 11 different stream reaches. The scope of work varied to match the site conditions, watershed characteristics, and address the specific population limiting factors. Severely degraded or unstable stream sections received comprehensive, large-scale habitat enhancements to restore stream function and in-stream trout habitat. These included intensive projects on the South Branch Whitewater River near St. Charles, Wisel Creek near Harmony, Pine Creek near Nodine, Hay Creek near Red Wing, Beaver Creek west of Caledonia, and Winnebago Creek southeast of Caledonia. These projects required extensive grading and modification of stream channel patterns to create habitat-filled, stable channels and restored floodplains. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted labor availability and prevented implementation of smaller scale projects around the state. We adapted by shifting resources to larger scale projects in southeast Minnesota. Comprehensive habitat enhancement could be, and was, completed on these streams because they required less DNR involvement and did not rely on extensive hand labor. We had originally planned to complete several with later phases of funding, but we accelerated implementation of them to ensure that all Phase 10 funding would be utilized creating high quality habitat within the grant period. In southeast Minnesota, we also completed 4 miles of work along Badger Creek, Gribben Creek, Mill Creek, and the South Fork of the Root River. These project sites had cold water temperatures and decent in-stream habitat but suffered from the negative effects of dense corridors of buckthorn, boxelder and other invasives. Here significant habitat gains were realized by removing these invasive trees and shrubs, which do a poor job holding streambanks. We removed invasive trees and shrubs and seeded corridors with grasses and forbs. This allows native grasses and forbs, which better secure soils, to become reestablished and lets beneficial sunlight reach the stream beds and boost stream productivity. Although we could not implement the small-scale projects in the northern forested areas due to labor disruptions, by pivoting to southeast Minnesota we completed more large-scale projects than originally planned.",,2018-07-01,2023-09-07,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,MN,55317,,jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-trout-unlimited-coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-and-restoration-phase-10,,,,
10007384,"Minnesota Peace and Justice History Project: Oral History Transcriptions",2017,1200,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Targets were achieved as follows: 1. Transcriptions were completed for four full-length video interviews the following persons: Marie and John Braun, Mel Duncan, Kathy Kelly, and Sami Rasouli. Through this project, seven hours of video interviews were converted into 109 written transcribed pages. 2. Reviews of the transcripts were completed by Fred Johnson and Iric Nathanson. 3. The Hennepin County Library can take the video interviews and written transcripts. Our contact is Ted Hathaway from the history collections department at the library (612-543-8203; ehathaway@hclib.org).",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",1200,,"Pete Rode, Barabara Gertin, Jim Bruener, Cathy Murphy",,"Friends for a Non-Violent World","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To transcribe oral history interviews on the history of peace and justice in Minnesota. .",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jenn,Hamrick,"Friends for a Non-Violent World","1050 Selby Avenue","St Paul",MN,55104,952-426-5866,fnvwjenn@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-peace-and-justice-history-project-oral-history-transcriptions,,,,0
10007385,"Minnesota Small Craft Project",2017,8196,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Drawing upon nautical archaeological and historical knowledge based on previous fieldwork and research conducted by Minnesota's only underwater/maritime archaeologists and maritime historians, MHM's documentation and 3D scanning of the 5 boats chosen for the Minnesota Small Craft Project (MSC) exceeded expectations. The 5 boats were chosen because they were Minnesota-built, rare, and relatively unknown in the maritime history of the state. The maritime historical research conducted by MHM in association with the MSC Project revealed the true rarity of the 5 watercraft documented. The great amount of historical documentation put together to provide context to these 5 Minnesota Watercraft, as a measurable long-term outcome, is invaluable for understanding Minnesota's maritime history. Further, all the research is available for future use during the documentation of underwater archaeological sites wrecks to assist in submerged cultural resources identification. Additionally, as more examples of the watercraft produced by these 5 companies come to light, the information provided in the MSC Report can assist boat owners and museum professionals concerning the history and care of the boats. When the project was began, MHM was aware of 2 Ramaley Boat Company's Fisherman's Friend Row Boats (FFRB) in existence on the bottom of Lake Minnetonka and that is still the case. Similarly, the Indian Trading Post Boat Works Outboard Motor Boat (IOMB) is a one of a kind survivor, but the smaller Wooden Outboard Utility Wreck (21-HE-491) on the bottom of Lake Minnetonka is comparable. The Joseph Dingle Boat Works Outboard Motor Boat (DOMB) represents one of the most respected late 19th and early 20th Century boat builders not only in Minnesota, but the United States. MHM was aware of a handful of Dingle-built watercraft that survive and that were known in the historical record. However, after conducting a rigorous documents search for more Dingle boats, MHM was astonished by the great number of boats produced by Dingle on special order as well as the great number of stock models sold to the City of St. Paul, for example. The diversity of watercraft styles and designs produced by Dingle over the decades attests to the versatility and talent of the firm's craftsmen. Today, most Minnesotans - much less wooden boat historians and enthusiasts - have no knowledge of the Joseph Dingle Boat Works, where it was located, or the types of boats designed and built on the Mississippi River in St. Paul for 69 years. Further, fast sailboats and fast auto boats designed by Joseph Dingle were well-known by racers from the 1880s into the 1920s, an incredible amount of time to produce competitive watercraft, particularly for such a small family-owned and operated boatyard. The Cokato Boat Works produced quality wooden boats, but as a family-owned and small boat company, sadly it was doomed to fail because of competition from large manufacturers of aluminum and fiberglass boats produced more quickly and much more cheaply. The survival of the Cokato Boat Works Outboard Motor Boat (COMB) and 2 other examples is because of the low number of boats produced by the company is significant for Minnesota maritime history and small craft studies. To contrast, the department store nature of Herter's, Inc. and the offerings of watercraft through catalog sales stands out from the other 4 companies in terms of business practice and notoriety. Herter's was known around the country as a sporting goods superstore and was widely known for their duck decoys and ammunition. Today, Herter's fiberglass runabouts with fins are sought after and collectible, much more than Herter's Model St. Lawrence (HSL) held in the MNHS collection. The plain utilitarian design of the HSL ensures that less of this type will survive on the water and as collectible watercraft. Therefore, while many Minnesotans recognize the Herter's brand, they are not aware of the watercraft produced by the company, the uniqueness of their marketing scheme, the chrome fiberglass construction material, and its natural translucence. Beyond the actual scanning and documentation of the 5 boats during the MSC Project, another of MHM's goal was to determine the usefulness of the inexpensive scanning technology chosen for the work, along with the quality of its output. MHM's maritime historians contend the MSC Project pushed the limits of the iSense scanning device. It can and will scan objects like small boats, scanning the entire watercraft at one time can cause a loss of resolution and the quality of the scans deceases. Therefore, scanning smaller areas and combining the files in software is doable but can cause differences the lightness or darkness of certain areas and shadowing becomes more of a problem. MHM tried to solve this problem with additional lighting, but again, shadows and irregularities were a problem. Also, scanners do not work well when recording shiny objects; the varnish on the COMB was a big problem causing glare and reflections. The iSense excelled in scanning details of individual attributes of the boats; this aspect of the technology makes the system suited for conservation and restoration even the 3D printing of attributes for aesthetic reasons. Regardless of the limitations of the inexpensive iSense scanner combined with a 4th Generation iPad, MHM will continue to use the technology during projects when appropriate. MHM's archaeologists are eager to use the system on wrecks in the Headwaters Mississippi River, sites that are exposed during low water conditions. When in shade, the Andy Gibson Wreck Site and the Red Mill Wreck Site are great candidates for spot-scanning of certain areas and will greatly assist the recording of archaeological features. MHM's short term goal of informing Minnesotans of the on-going MSC Project through social media has been successful, particularly through FaceBook posts that were shared to thousands of people not one negative comment has been received. MHM is eager to document more Minnesota-built small craft held in museums and historical societies, particularly those boats that represent our State's long and diverse boat-building history. It is hoped the Minnesotans will access the MSC Project Report and contact MHM with knowledge of other small craft that deserve scholarly attention. Also, MHM contends the report will be used as a guide through the scans, photographs, measurements, and descriptions of the boats - to identify boats now housed in old barns and backyards. There are more Ramaley, Dingle, and Herter's boats out there being ignored and with great optimism, MHM hopes there are more Trading Post and Cokato watercraft that survive as well.",,119,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",8315,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deborah Handschin, Steven R. Hack",0.14,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct a survey of rare Minnesota-produced watercraft to allow for greater public access to these historic resources.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,651-489-0759,mhm@maritimeheritagemn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-small-craft-project,,,,0
10007387,"Minnesota Suburban Lakes Survey Project",2017,9952,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","MHM short term goal for this project were exceeded. MHM's primary goal for the MSLS Project, a set of 6 pre-disturbance Phase 1 underwater archaeological side and down imaging sonar surveys, was to record sonar footage of each of the lakes and analyze the data. The quality of the sonar images recorded during the MSLS Project have allowed MHM to make preliminary identifications of several nautical, maritime, and underwater sites in all 6 lakes. Before the start of the project, no nautical/underwater/maritime sites have been recognized on the bottom of the lakes by the Office of the State Archaeologist. There are still no recognized sites in the 6 lakes yet because MHM cannot apply for archaeological site numbers through the OSA until dive reconnaissance has been completed and the wrecks/sites analyzed. However, the potential is high that the wrecks discerned in the sonar data are archaeological sites or have the potential to be sites in the near future. During the project, MHM identified 13 wrecks through their distinctive sonar signatures, another 22 possible wrecks, 6 poke nets, 5 boat lifts/canopies, and many other maritime and underwater sites. This information was presented to the public in 6 separate reports: Minnesota Suburban Lakes Survey Project: Lake Elmo Survey Report, Lake Johanna Survey Report, Medicine Lake Survey Report, Lake Pulaski Survey Report, Lake Sylvia Survey Report, and the Prior Lake Survey Report. The sonar images of the 13 wrecks range from simple boat shapes to detailed hull attributes evident. Using MHM's knowledge from previous SCUBA reconnaissance projects, at least 5 anomalies are boat lifts, boat canopies, or boat life/canopy combinations. This type of dock infrastructure often ends up on the bottom of lakes in Minnesota due to high winds and they have distinctive sonar signatures. The poke nets in Prior Lake, Medicine Lake, Lake Sylvia, and Lake Johanna are significant to Minnesota maritime and underwater archaeology, maritime history, and fishing history. The poke nets or at least poke net frames are hundreds of feet long each. Poke nets hang on poles under water and snag fish, and are well known in Scotland where they are placed in tidal zones. It is unknown who erected the nets in each lake at this time, or when they were constructed. However, they are in somewhat deep water, so they may have put together during the severe 1930s drought. MHM's short term plan to educate the general public through social media, public exhibitions, and presentations has met with success - including 2 archaeology fairs encompassing 3 days, 2 public speaking engagements in December 2016 and January 2017, and engagements on FaceBook that have reached hundreds of people. MHM's followers have learned about the impressive maritime history of Minnesota particularly the 6 lakes studied during this project - that MHM is continually uncovering. The submerged cultural resources on the bottom of these 6 suburban lakes were complete unknowns prior to the commencement of the MSLS Project. Now, MHM has confirmed the existence of several dozen sites; future work is now necessary to confirm or disprove hypotheses about the sites, and answer archaeological questions MHM will formulate in in future projects. An online dialog about the significance and rarity of Minnesota's protected nautical, maritime, and underwater cultural resources is on-going and will continue. During the MSLS Project, MHM exceeded expectations and produced substantial and meaningful results from this project due to sound fieldwork planning, solid methodology employed during the fieldwork that provided good data, and the utilization of knowledge gained from MHM's other remote sensing surveys. MHM's Mission to locate, document, preserve, conserve, and analyze Minnesota's finite submerged cultural resources within a not-for-profit paradigm was served by the completion of the MSLS Project. Fundamentally, MHM conducted sound nautical archaeology surveys and strong maritime historical research that produced trustworthy data for analysis and future use in fulfillment of this project's goals.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9952,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steven R. Hack",0.16,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct a marine archaeology survey of six suburban Minnesota lakes.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Olson,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,651-261-2265,hiolson@maritimeheritagemn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-suburban-lakes-survey-project,,,,0
10007388,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest: Design, Fabrication, and Installation of Fur Trade Traveling Exhibit",2017,94718,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",94718,,"Solveig Kitchell, Tamara Edevold, Dean Vikan, Cindy Adams, Britt Dahl",,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to develop a traveling exhibit on the fur trade in northwest Minnesota. ",,"The Minnesota’s Historic Northwest group was granted funding for the construction of a 15-piece traveling exhibit, with each piece telling a different story from Minnesota’s fur-trading past. This project was a culmination of previous grant projects, which encompassed the research and writing of the exhibit. The Historic Northwest group hopes to tell the story of historic Minnesota’s most important economic driver to a public that they say knows little about it-- having not heard from county historical societies, given that the fur trade’s heyday came and went before many counties and their historical societies were established. This will help to advance the group’s mission to “discover and disseminate [local] history,” as well as providing the public with a better understanding of their heritage. ",2016-11-01,2018-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","412 Geary Avenue NE",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-2856,tedevold@mac.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesotas-historic-northwest-design-fabrication-and-installation-fur-trade-traveling,,,,
10013447,"Minnesota Wooden Watercraft Analysis Project: Documentation & 3D Scanning",2021,9903,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9903,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steve Hack",0.15,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To conduct primary source research on the history of wooden watercraft in Minnesota.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,"(651) 489-0759",mhm@maritimeheritagemn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Douglas, Hennepin, Morrison, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-wooden-watercraft-analysis-project-documentation-3d-scanning,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012312,"Minnesota Opera Records Management Program",2020,7700," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,923,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8623,,"Vanessa Abbe, Patricia Beithon, Rebecca Bernhard, Sharon Bloodworth (Secretary), Shari Boehnen, Alberto Castillo, Jane Confer, Terrance Dolan (Treasurer), Sidney W. Emery, Mark Gordon, Maureen Harms, Dorothy Horns, Diane Jacobson, John C. Junek, Anna Kokayeff, Stephanie Kravitz, Mary Lazarus, Robert Lee, Natalie Volin Lehr, Mike McNamara, Fayneese Miller, Leni Moore, Jose Peris, Bart Reed, Mary H. Schrock, David Smith, Nadege Souvenir (Vice Chair), Norrie Thomas, Missy Staples Thompson, Wendy Unglaub, H. Bernt von Ohlen (Chair) Craig Walvatne, William White, Margaret Wurtele"," ","Minnesota Opera","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To provide better organization of the Minnesota Opera's corporate records, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Diana,Konopka,"Minnesota Opera"," 620 N. 1st Street "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55401,"(612) 333-6669"," dkonopka@mnopera.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-opera-records-management-program,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012366,"Minnesota Historic Fishing Boats Analysis & 3D Scanning",2019,9853," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","MHM's short and intermediate term goals for this project were exceeded in every measurable way. MHM's primary goal for the MHFBA3DS Project was to 3D scan the 4 watercraft in this study in order to record every detail digitally and investigate the maritime histories of the vessels. MHM's expectations for this project ? the fieldwork portion ? was exceeded not only when the watercraft were successfully documented and 3D scanned, but in the cooperation MHM experienced with the staff and volunteers of the collections holding the objects. The volunteers and staff were eager to assist MHM's researchers and provide appropriate access to the watercraft. Measurable outcomes for the MHFBA3DS Project are completed digital models of each watercraft, the maritime history of each vessel is known to the extant that is possible to date, the project report is available to all Minnesotas - and anyone who is interested - on the internet, and the historical societies that hold the objects have in hand the-files concerning their unique and significant Minnesota watercraft. Further, through maritime historical research and as a long-term impact that produced results in the short term, MHM was made aware that the Thompson's Boat House - in its early days - acquired a fleet of clinker-built row boats designed and constructed by the Joseph Dingle Boat Works (JDBW) of St. Paul. In 2017, MHM documented a JDBW watercraft in the holdings of the MNHS; included in that project report was a list of boats produced by the JDBW (identified through research), most of which no longer survive. However, at least 3 JDBW clinker-built win glass stern row boats associated with the Thompson's Boat House survived into the early 1980s - and at least 2 of them survived the 1986 destruction by fire of the boat house. These connections, where a previous project have impacts and influence on current projects, occurs often during MHM?s maritime history and nautical archaeology research; MHM is the first organization to conduct these types of studies in Minnesota and the collective knowledge and extensive databases MHM has compiled makes these connections possible - and recognized by professional underwater archaeologists and maritime historians. From there, the public is informed of these connections and this rich history by the uploading of MHM?s reports to the Internet Archive and linked through our web site in perpetuity. Further, in the short, medium, and long term, the data produced during this project will increase the knowledge of the museum staff and volunteers as to the significance of the watercraft they curate and their meaning in our shared maritime history. The information accumulated during this project and the attributes recorded from each watercraft provides starting points for future artifact studies. In the intermediate and long term, the historical research conducted by MHM researchers provides a contextual framework for historical Minnesota waterborne transportation, hunting, and inland yacht racing by purpose-built small craft that is the basis for the conclusions drawn during this project - and for further research as more artifacts are located. In the long term, the data collected during the MHFBA3DS Project will be referenced, used, and added to as more curated small watercraft are documented and studied ? not only by MHM researchers but by other archaeologists, historians, and the interested public since the report is freely available on the internet. Throughout the MHFBA3DS Project, MHM has not received one negative comment about the work on social media. Through the free and easily accessible MHFBA3DS Project Report. It is hoped that Minnesotans who own - and museums that curate - small watercraft in the future will have read the report and recognize the need for the preservation and documentation of these significant - and rare - physical representations of our shared maritime heritage in order to build upon this legacy for future generations.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9853,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steven Hack",0.16,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To conduct primary source research on the history of fishing boats in Minnesota.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota"," 1214 Saint Paul Avenue "," St. Paul "," MN ",55116,"(651) 489-0759"," mhm@maritimeheritagemn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, McLeod, Ramsey, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-historic-fishing-boats-analysis-3d-scanning,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012368,"Minnesota Peace and Justice History Project: Oral History Editing",2019,5000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","While student exposure to these videos will provide valuable, measurable outcomes, this phase involving teacher consultation has already proven signi?cant in its impact on the entire project. This teacher feedback allowed us to re-imagine the videos in a way that will make them more watchable, more dynamic and, ultimately, more impactful to students throughout the state. This level of collaboration has surpassed our initial expectations in terms of creating a collection of videos that can best serve the teachers and their students.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5000,,"Colleen Zuro-White, Tia Anderson, Peter Armstrong, James Farnesworth, Jean Marx, Jacqueline Mosio"," ","Friends of Highland Arts","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To produce four demonstration videos of oral history interviews of Compassionate Rebels in Minnesota for review by teacher consultants to determine suitability for classroom use.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Colleen,Zuro-White,"Friends of Highland Arts"," 2095 Pinehurst Avenue "," St. Paul "," MN ",55116,"(920) 540-4658"," friendsofhighlandarts@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-peace-and-justice-history-project-oral-history-editing,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012474,"Minnesota Suburban Lakes Underwater Archaeology Project: Anomaly Assessment",2020,9999," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","MHM's primary goal for the MSLNA-AA Project, a Phase 1 archaeological reconnaissance survey, was to determine the nature of specific anomalies?possible shipwrecks & other submerged sites - after conducting targeted sonar scanning of possible anomalies using new and improved sonar equipment - exceeded expectations and produced several positive outcomes. In Prior Lake, MHM identified 5 new wrecks (A57, A59, A66, A67, A74), 3 new submerged maritime sites (A30, A8.2, A72), 2 ?other? objects (A25, A60), a tree (A68), and 1 anomaly requires re-evaluation (A41). Also during this project, MHM?s targeted side and down imaging sonar re-scanning of Prior Lake using updated sonar equipment allowed for the identification of 13 anomalies as false targets comprised of bottom contours or vegetation (A23, A33, A37, A39, A40, A45), rocks (A11, A34, A35, A38, A58, A70) and a tree (A65) - without dive reconnaissance. In Medicine Lake, MHM identified 2 new wrecks (A18, A74), 2 vehicles, (A46, A59), a small cluster of barrels (A73.1-A73.2), and a canoe-shaped weed cluster (A75). Also during this project, MHM?s targeted side and down imaging sonar re-scanning of Medicine Lake using updated sonar equipment allowed for the identification of 2 anomalies as false targets comprised of bottom contours (A70, A72) - without dive reconnaissance. In Lake Johanna, MHM identified 1 new wreck, 2 new submerged maritime sites, 1 'other object, and 1 false target. Also during this project, MHM's targeted side and down imaging sonar re-scanning of Lake Johanna allowed for the identification of 2 anomalies as false targets comprised of bottom contours/vegetation - without dive reconnaissance. Where appropriate, Minnesota Archaeological Site Forms were submitted to the Office of the State Archaeologist and the identified wrecks were placed into their historical contexts after conducting maritime historical research. More specifically, of particular significance to the maritime history of the Prior Lake area in terms of watercraft design and construction. the Wooden Flat Bottomed Row Boat Wreck (21-SC-116) is unique in Minnesota's archaeological record because of her construction attributes. MHM contends, at least currently, that 21-SC-116 is the oldest wreck on the bottom of the lake, likely sinking before 1910. Twelve Minnesota Archaeological Sites and 2 museum collection watercraft identified by MHM have many shared attributes with 21-SC-116, and she joins a list of significant small craft sites. The frames are attached to the transom with large bolts with roves. Rarely are Minnesota small craft identified with bolt and rove construction. Further, the structural components that comprise the wreck's quarters are upright frames that are formed from rough tree branches. The boatwright did not fashion rectangular beams for these quarter supports; instead, strong branches were cut, they were stripped of bark and smaller branches, and used in the vessel's construction in that state. The only Minnesota watercraft MHM has identified with an attribute remotely similar to the rough-hewn frames of 21-SC-116 is The Constitution/Old Ironsides - the oldest known wooden planked boat in Minnesota - 3D scanned and documented by MHM in 2019 during a Legacy Amendment-funded Minnesota Small Craft Study. The Constitution/Old Ironsides has floors on her flat bottom that are comprised of stripped and twisted tree branches. The Wooden Flat Bottomed Row Boat Wreck and The Constitution/Old Ironsides are preserved cultural resources - made in Minnesota - that contain construction elements previously unknown in the archaeological and maritime historical records. Also, the Flat-Bottomed Row Boat Wreck (21-RA-85) identified during this project in Lake Johanna, is 1 of the 12 wrecks that is comparable with 21-SC-116, at least in general type and construction. The 2 newly identified steel wrecks in Prior Lake - the Steel Outboard Wreck (21-SC-113) and the Steel Outboard Motor Boat Wreck (21-SC-114) - join the 8 other small (under 30.00 feet long) steel wreck sites identified to date in Minnesota. These 8 wrecks each provide MHM with a wide range of construction attributes that can provide details of the changes to small steel watercraft from the late 18th into the 19th centuries. The documentation of future sites, along with these known wrecks, will provide historians and scholars with opportunities to further study these protected submerged cultural resources. The preservation and conservation in situ of these types of wrecks are particularly significant due to the lack of specimens that survive above water. Scrapping and recycling of steel boats has placed the 10 small steel wrecks on the bottom of Minnesota's lakes that MHM has identified - from Prior Lake, Lake Johanna, Medicine Lake, Lake Pulaski, Lake Minnetonka, and White Bear Lake - some of the last surviving watercraft of their type and design in the state. In Medicine Lake, the Fiberglass Outboard Motor Boat Wreck (Anomaly 18) is similar to the Shell Lake Portager Wreck (21-HE-508) in Lake Minnetonka; MHM determined this wreck is an early 1950s fiberglass prototype Portager model constructed in Shell Lake WI. Anomaly 18, like the Portager Wreck, has upright sides and a flat tub-like bottom. Anomaly 18's Minnesota watercraft registration information does not coincide with the archaeological data recorded by MHM, a situation that has been found concerning many wrecks in Minnesota. The preliminary documentation of this wreck has brought up more archaeological questions than answers, in itself a measurable outcome. In consideration of non-wreck maritime sites identified during the MSLNA-AA Project, the Big Dock (Anomaly 22) in Lake Johanna is a physical representation of environmental conditions during the 1930s; MHM contends this purpose-built dock was created for use during the big drought and was laid directly on the lakebed. It is the largest dock - by far - of any similar structure documented to date by MHM - in the smallest Lake MHM has so far surveyed using remote-sensing side and down-imaging sonar and SCUBA reconnaissance. These wrecks and sites join dozens of other submerged cultural resources already identified in other suburban lakes including White Bear Lake, Lake Waconia, Lake Pulaski, and Lake Minnetonka. Comparing and associating these new sites with known sites increases our understanding of the historical contexts within which these cultural resources operated or were exploited by Minnesotans. As more Minnesota wrecks are documented, the changes in watercraft design and construction will more completely fill-out the maritime historical record. Many of the smaller craft on the bottom of Minnesota's suburban lakes represent nearly 140 years of our relationship with historical personal watercraft. When the internal combustion engine began to replace steam-powered boats in the late 19th and early 20th Century, watercraft operation became possible for 1 person to do since a boiler operator was not longer necessary. The rapid development of the outboard motor set up the proliferation of personal watercraft, made of wood, steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. The higher speeds attained by internal combustion engines also led to changes in hull design. The diversity of nautical, maritime, and underwater sites so far identified in Minnesota's suburban lakes are tangible examples of the rich maritime history of central Minnesota. Through research, diving on wrecks and anomalies to collect pertinent data, and ensuring that the collected information is accessible by the public, MHM will continue to investigate the submerged cultural resources of Twin Cities area lakes into the future. Comparison of sonar data from the 3 lakes in this study, recorded from different directions and during times of the year, have revealed new sites as well as false targets that do not require reconnaissance using SCUBA. This new data allows MHM to produce smart and efficient dive plans; this will continue into the future. The results of the MSLNA-AA Project summarized above is connected to all the work that came before and that will come after its completion. It is clear that the types of sites that exist in our suburban lakes are diverse, archaeologically and historically significant, and worthy of great attention; the historic period wrecks represented in these lakes span over 130 years of local maritime culture. Lastly, the large and significant data produced during the suburban lakes projects has and will be used for comparison, identification, and analysis purposes as MHM identifies wrecks and maritime resources on the bottom of other Minnesota lakes. Additionally, MHM's vetting of volunteer divers ? choosing only ethical, responsible people who understand our Mission to locate, document, preserve, and conserve Minnesota's finite submerged cultural resources within a not-for-profit paradigm ? led to a productive and honest working environment in the field. Fundamentally, MHM conducted sound nautical and maritime archaeology, strong maritime historical research that produced trustworthy data for analysis and future use, and we chose a group of trustworthy volunteers to assist us with the fulfillment of this project's goals.",,709,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10708,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steven Hack",0.15,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To conduct marine archaeology investigation of additional anomalies found in Prior Lake, Medicine Lake, and Lake Johanna.",2019-10-01,2020-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota"," 1214 Saint Paul Avenue "," St. Paul "," MN ",55116,"(651) 489-0759"," mhm@maritimeheritagemn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-suburban-lakes-underwater-archaeology-project-anomaly-assessment,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012569,"Minnesota Air National Guard Centennial Scanning/Digitization Project",2020,9954," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,600,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10554,,"Brian Wyneken, Chairman; Karen Wolf, Vice Chairman; Terry Morris, Secretary; Tom Simonet, Treasurer; Mike Drews, Operations Director; Board Members: Anja Drescher, Greg Haase, Ray Pittman, Herb Ketchem, Rick Dow, Lowell Ueland"," ","Minnesota Air National Guard Historical Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of archival video recordings and slides, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Wolf,"Minnesota Air National Guard Historical Foundation"," PO Box 11598 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55111,"(952) 200-7880"," landkwolf@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-air-national-guard-centennial-scanningdigitization-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012580,"Minnesota Historic Outboard Runabouts Project: Analysis & 3D Scanning",2020,9915," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9915,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steven R. Hack",0.15,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To conduct primary source research on the history of outboard runabout boats in Minnesota.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota"," 1214 Saint Paul Avenue "," St. Paul "," MN ",55116,"(651) 489-0759"," mhm@maritimeheritagemn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Crow Wing, Hennepin, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-historic-outboard-runabouts-project-analysis-3d-scanning,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10019438,"Minnesota Civic Youth",2021,38200,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","e) Civics Programs $100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","We will hold two mini-conferences, one in partnership with the city of Minneapolis and the other in partnership with the city of Rochester. A total of approximately 100 participants will learn how to follow issues and advocate for positive change in their local jurisdictions. Youth participants will provide positive evaluations and indicate a desire and confidence for ongoing engagement with their local government. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Bill Guidera, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",1.4,"Minnesota Civic Youth","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Research shows that few young people receive a high-quality social studies education, despite the key role social studies plays in preparing students for civic life. Active and responsible citizens identify and analyze public problems, respectfully deliberate with others, take constructive action together, reflect on their actions, and influence institutions. We support young people in developing the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate as invested stakeholders in civic life. ",,,2021-01-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,YMCA,,,,,651-330-3045,Amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-youth-0,,,,
10019438,"Minnesota Civic Youth",2020,38800,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","e) Civics Programs $100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","We will hold a mini-conference in partnership with the city of Minneapolis in fall 2021 with no fewer than 50 participants and no more than 100 participants to evaluate our program format, content and delivery and make any needed adjustments to be able to offer the program to other cities across Minnesota. ","This project will teach high school youth about local government issues, functions, and structures in their jurisdiction through a hands-on two-day workshop. Originally we had hoped to research, plan and develop this workshop between January 2021 and July 31, 2021, and deliver it in August 2021. However, several factors led to us delaying deliver of the actual workshop until December 2021. Most notably, our city partner -- the Office of Minneapolis Elections -- had to deal with significant staffing issues and issues related to the ballot question around police reform during the spring and summer months. They also determined that recruiting young people and delivering a workshop prior to the November 2 election would be very difficult for them. As a result, we spread out the research and development process and used the extra time to engage one of our younger team members who had not been through a program development process. We felt that the longer development timeline gave us more time to research program models that may have been helpful as well as spend time discussing all the elements of successful program design. For instance, it's not good enough just to develop a program that has good content -- others have to be interested in that content, the content has to be presented at their level and in an engaging way, the program has to be priced in such a way that your intended audience can afford it but you also have to cover expenses, etc. We adjusted our timeline so that we would develop a workshop plan, agenda, activities, and materials and hold a weekend conference in partnership with the city of Minneapolis in December 2021. This first conference will serve between 40-50 participants; we will use it to evaluate our program format, content, and delivery. Following the conference, we will make any needed adjustments and offer the workshop to youth in other cities across Minnesota. ",,,,38800,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Bill Guidera, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",1,"Minnesota Civic Youth","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Research shows that few young people receive a high-quality social studies education, despite the key role social studies plays in preparing students for civic life. Active and responsible citizens identify and analyze public problems, respectfully deliberate with others, take constructive action together, reflect on their actions, and influence institutions. We support young people in developing the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate as invested stakeholders in civic life. ",,,2021-01-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,YMCA,,,,,651-330-3045,Amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-youth-0,,,,
10019447,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden",2021,20300,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","This project, and the larger Minnesota China Garden, honor and amplify immigrant culture, provide education and increase awareness of diverse cultures. Below are the measurable outcomes as they relate to our goals:   Measurable Outcomes of Goal #1 [to involve relevant cultures in the selection, design, and installation of these 9 Art Stones in this classical work of public art]: # of individuals involved in selection, content & placement of stones (Target goal of 20 individuals); # stones created/installed (9 Art Stones). # artists and cultural advisors used to select, design and engrave Art Stones (Target goal of 9 individuals)   Measurable Outcomes of Goal #2 [to further create and promote an accessible and inspiring public open space and Unveiling Event that honors Native and immigrant cultures, and opens doors to healing and understanding]: # of volunteers involved in planning the unveiling event (Target goal of 46 volunteers) # of volunteer hours to plan the unveiling event (Target goal of 250 hours) # cultural performers (Target goal of 15 performers) # of attendees at Unveiling Event (estimated attendance 500)   Measurable Outcomes of Goal #3 [to deepen viewers’ understanding of the garden and the cultural significance of its elements by creating and providing self-guided tour materials and trained docents, newspaper articles, school fieldtrips, and sponsoring a poetry contest]: 1 Major Press Release produced # of newspaper articles submitted or published (Target goal of 5 publications) # of school field trips (Target goal of 5 field trips) # of poems submitted (Target goal of 12 submissions Statewide with representation from the Hmong, Chinese, Native American, Phalen Park, and student communities) 1 document to explain the cultural significance of all the Art Stones that can be made available via our website for the public and emailed to local schools Conduct 3 interviews of attendees to gauge impact and knowledge gained and suggestions for future cultural education. 1 Videotape of the Unveiling Event, posted on website, Facebook page, WeChat, and Instagram 1 issue of China Garden Newsletter covering the event (expected audience of 500 people ","Outcome of Goal #1:  We engaged 22 individuals (not including paid contractors) who had knowledge and expertise in Classical China Garden design and/or the relevant cultures to effectuate the selection, content, and placement of the 9 Art Stones; they included artists and cultural advisors from the Chinese (9), Hmong (3), and Native American (3) communities who helped select and design the 9 Art Stones.  Nearly 300 hours were expended in the selection of the stones, the selection of the text for the stones (and details about font, size, placement of the text on the stone, etc.), the location and orientation of installing the stones at the site.  The text for the 9 Art stones (with translations provided here) are as follows. 1 Dakota Stone: Dakota TaMakoce | Imnija Ska Otunwe. The first line translates: “Dakota Homelands” or “Lands of the Dakota.” The second line is: “Village along the White Cliffs” or “St. Paul.” Dakota translations by Redwing Thomas.  5 Chinese stones: (1) 山水有清音   心与月俱静.  This is a composite of two Chinese poems: the first line from a poem by Zuo Si 左思 (250-305), translates as “Mountains and waters are making pure music.”  The second line from a poem by Li Tiaoyuan 李调元 (1734-1803), translates as “My heart and the moon are listening in peace.” (2) 美 means “Beautiful” and is also the first character in the word Meiguo 美國 meaning “America.”  (3) 中 means “Middle” and is also the first character in the word Zhongguo 中國 meaning “China.” (4)  明 means “Bright” and is also the first character in the word Mingzhou 明州 meaning “Minnesota” meaning “Minnesota.” (5) 苑 means “Garden” or “Park” and has been the logo for the Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society since 2005. 3 Hmong stones: (1) Moob Minnesota txais tog koj = “Hmong Minnesotans welcome you,” (2) Kev kawm txuj, kawm ci yog kev tsim nuj, tsim nqi; Kev sib pab, sib txhawb yog kev vam meej = “Education is knowledge, knowledge is wisdom; The path to success is by helping and supporting each other,” (3) Yog thaaj chaw nuav tsi muaj yaam koj nyam, los thov koj nyam yaam koj muaj = “If this place does not have what you like, please like what you have.”   Outcome of Goal #2:  We created and installed 9 Art Stones at the China Friendship Garden; 5 with Chinese calligraphy, 3 in the Hmong language, and 1 in the Dakota language.  Each stone generally weighs between 1 and 2 tons.  See attached educational document with the description of the cultural significance of each stone.  We held an Unveiling Event on September 18, 2021, attended by more 100 community members, and involved members of the Native America community, Chinese community, and Hmong community in the event as organizers and participants.  The event began with at 9:45 with Dakota drummers drumming their welcome to attendees as they entered the West Entrance Archway at 9:45. At 10:00, MCFGS President Bill Zajicek welcomed the visitors and introduced speakers Senator Mary Kunesh (representing the Dakota community), MN Senator Foung Hawj, MCFGS HAC Chair Thangying Chuyangheu, and Hmong 18 Council President Nao Houa Moua (representing the Hmong community), and MCFGS Chair Chen Zhou (representing the Chinese community).  The event included a Hmong Feng Shui ceremony dedicating the site for the future Hmong Plaza, with music and dancing performances by members from the Chinese and Hmong communities.  This was followed by the Unveiling Ceremony of the 9 Art Stones, which began with Dakota drummers calling the visitors to the site of the Dakota stone, unveiled by Crystal Norcross, followed by a Dakota chant and poem by Tom LaBlanc and Dakota flute player ""Dakota Blue"" Peter.  This transitioned to the 1st China stone, with the unveiling by Margaret Wong and Weiming Lu (artist whose calligraphy was on the stones) and Chinese Hulusi player Huang Ningsheng, and then to the grouping of 4 China stones, with the unveiling by Caroline and Ali Hsiao Van (daughter and granddaughter of deceased C.C. Hsiao, whose calligraphy was on the stones). This transitioned to the 3 Hmong stones unveiled by Senator Foung Hawj, members of the MCFGS HAC, and Hmong 18 clans, with Hmong Qeej playing by Lang Thao. This grant helped further create an accessible and inspiring public open space that is free and open to the public at any time.  The Unveiling Ceremony was widely publicized and well-attended. Photos of the event are posted on the MCFGS website. The event honored Native, Chinese, and Hmong immigrant cultures and began conversations about healing and understanding. On October 24, 2021 (a month after the Unveiling Event), a Chinese Feng Shui Blessing ceremony was held to bless each of the 9 Art Stones.  This was an additional event to involve the community in a cultural event directly related to the outcome of this grant.  The Feng Shui blessing for the garden today was comprised of three parts. The first part was the blessing of the land using seeds that were specially prepared with red powder and liquor. The seeds represented expansion, community awareness, and unity.  The intentions were to lay an energy grid from the 3 corners of the China Garden that would culminate at the Pavilion. The grid would be under the surface -----the seeds simply representing it on the surface.  Two Sanskrit chants were used-one about moving forward, expanding, the other about reaching potential not only in the garden but also within ourselves. Board members were a part of setting the grid.  The second part was placing individual intentions for the garden around each of 9 stones---- a stone for the Dakota stone (in the East), 1 stone with poetry that was calligraphed by Wei Ming Lu (in front of pavilion), 4 Chinese stones calligraphed by C.C. Hsiao (along path), 3 Hmong stones (in the West). The participants processed to each stone and witnessed one of the board members as they placed flower petals at the base of the stones stating their intention out loud, beginning in the East and ending in the West. Setting intentions out loud increased their meaning and created harmony.  See the attached photo collage created to memorialize this document and the intentions set.  Joyce Hsiao, our 95-year-old MCFGS Co-Founder and wife of the deceased artist whose Chinese calligraphy appears on 4 of the Art Stones was able to have a private viewing (because of her health) after the Unveiling Event to witness first-hand the beautiful work.  She was deeply moved and very emotional to see her husband's calligraphy in the China Garden, the culmination of decades of building friendships between China and Minnesota.   Outcome of Goal #3:  We created a 4-page educational document explaining the significance of each of these 9 Art Stones as a self-guide in order deepen viewers' understanding of the China Garden and the cultural significance of is elements, particularly these 9 Art Stones.  This is available on the MCFGS website for free download, was made available to attendees at the Unveiling Ceremony, and was reproduced and is posted on the west side of the donor wall at the east entrance to the China Garden.  We also created a document explaining the use of two Hmong dialects for this project, Green/Blue Hmong and White Hmong.  This document is posted at the entrance of the China Garden and will further educate visitors about this aspect of the Hmong culture represented in these Hmong stones.  This document is also posted on the MCFGS website for free download.  See attached document.  Immediately after the Unveiling Ceremony, we also hosted the MCFGS New Voices Poetry Contest, which featured the 5 winners of MCFGS's 1st multi-language poetry contest.  There were four language categories (Chinese, Hmong, Dakota, and English; youth and/or adult).  MCFGS enlisted native language speakers from each of these 4 languages to be Judges for the contest.  Each winner was introduced and read their poem for everyone to enjoy.  The names of the poetry winners and judges can be found on the MCFGS website.  MCFGS issues press releases in advance of the event, and articles about the event was covered by China Insight, a local Hmong newspaper, and a Chinese social media platform after the event. ",,,,20300,,"Bill Zajicek, Chen Zhou, Ken Lau, Linda Mealey-Lohmann, Brian Hammer, Stuart Knappmiller, Christina Deng Morrison, Romi Slowiak, Pa V Thao, Ali Van, Moua Wang-Yu Vu, Mary Warpeha, Xuejiao (Joanie) Zhang",,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden","Non-Profit Business/Entity","A classical China garden features stone: mini-mountains, poetic tablets, part of a painting. Nine art stones for the China Friendship Garden will amplify Chinese, Hmong & Native voices with form and calligraphy that sing out identity, honor icons, and display messages of cultural curators. This topography of talent will be unveiled in a cultural celebration, generate cultural guides and docents; become a destination for students of all ages; and affirm intercultural collaboration in Minnesota. ",,,2021-04-01,2021-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,William,Zajicek,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society",,,,,763-913-4438,mcfgs@mnchinagarden.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-china-friendship-garden," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019456,"Minnesota Children's Museum Year 1",2022,358125,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 (c) ","$925,000 the first year and $925,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Of this amount:","255 Improved visitor satisfaction as measured by surveying, observation, and other evaluation tools Learning new ways to create immersive experiences by working with theater professionals We typically have a goal of number of visitors we would like to reach, but our admission numbers?continue to be skewed by the pandemic. 257 Big Orange Dance Machine: 100s of adults and children experience surprising and unexpected play time and joy during a series of community appearances Measured by: Tracking number of people who interact with the machine Play kits Children in lower-income families engage in open-ended play by interacting with the play kits Parents indicate that kids were engaged during play time with the kits Measured by: Feedback from survey of families who received a kit ","In progress ",,,,,,,8.6,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow Minnesota Children's Museum to bring our mission to life by creating new dynamic experiences at the museum in St. Paul and engaging communities across the state in playful learning. ",,,2021-10-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dianne,Krizan,MCM,,,,,651-225-6008,DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-year-1,,,,
2014,"Minnesota Humanities Center Programs and Activities (State Fiscal Years 2010-2011)",2011,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (a)","(a) $300,000 in 2010 and $300,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for its programs and purposes.","People will learn to relate humanities content to their everyday lives, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.Those participating in programs will feel their voices are heard in the broader community.Community members will meet one another and gather perspectives different from their own.Minnesotans will hear authentic voices that reveal missing Minnesota stories, challenging perceptions on what it means to be Minnesotan. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy-funded programs at the Minnesota Humanities Center demonstrate our determination to collaboratively create humanities programs for the broader public by forging strong partnerships with local, state, and national cultural organizations. These programs show the broader community how the humanities can be used to address issues important to their everyday lives. Each activity, event, and program shares an Absent Narrative with participants, which help residents across the state engage in a more sophisticated understanding of their community. The majority of scholars, artists, and community members are identified through partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. This programming is based on supportive partnerships, community input, and innovative approaches.",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Nicollet, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-programs-and-activities-state-fiscal-years-2010-2011,,,,
2014,"Minnesota Humanities Center Programs and Activities (State Fiscal Years 2010-2011)",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (a)","(a) $300,000 in 2010 and $300,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for its programs and purposes.","People will learn to relate humanities content to their everyday lives, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.Those participating in programs will feel their voices are heard in the broader community.Community members will meet one another and gather perspectives different from their own.Minnesotans will hear authentic voices that reveal missing Minnesota stories, challenging perceptions on what it means to be Minnesotan. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy-funded programs at the Minnesota Humanities Center demonstrate our determination to collaboratively create humanities programs for the broader public by forging strong partnerships with local, state, and national cultural organizations. These programs show the broader community how the humanities can be used to address issues important to their everyday lives. Each activity, event, and program shares an Absent Narrative with participants, which help residents across the state engage in a more sophisticated understanding of their community. The majority of scholars, artists, and community members are identified through partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. This programming is based on supportive partnerships, community input, and innovative approaches.",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Nicollet, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-programs-and-activities-state-fiscal-years-2010-2011,,,,
17746,"Minnesota State Fair Archives",2012,6780,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6780,,,,"Minnesota State Fair Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct a general preservation assessment survey of the Minnesota State Fair archival materials and artifacts in the public history museum.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,Cady,"Minnesota State Fair Foundation",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-fair-archives,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
18491,"Minnesota Civic Education Coalition",2013,125000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 ","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","1.Students will increase their knowledge of Minnesota issues, ability to engage in conversation about controversial topics, and civic participation skills in voting and public problem solving. They will also grow in broader skills for democracy: sense of efficacy, respect for diversity, community engagement. The technology priority will increase access for all, particularly students in underserved communities. 2.Teachers will increase their knowledge and improve their skills for instruction and engagement of their students (especially alternative learning youth). The new lessons and ""flipped"" classroom resources will add interactive curriculum materials. 3.The Civic Education Network will actively support improved civic education delivery and impact especially in under-represented communities. Using program evaluation results and the digitized civic education climate assessment, the Civic Education Network will mobilize community interest and commitment to improved civic education.","Project Citizen held May 3, 2013 for 160 students + 22 additional remotely. 60 were students of color. 125 additional students participated from Roseville HS. Youth Conference on State Issues conducted for 109 - 86 high school students, 14 college students and 9 adult advisors. 8 Flipped materials available on teachingcivics.org. 5 MN Lessons: Lessons drafted; reviewed and revised. Middle and High School lessons on Juvenile Justice in MN presented to 27 teachers at the MCSS conference in March, 2013.Civic Education Videos: 3 topics identified and planned. Topics include Voting Age, Legislative Process and Juvenile Justice. Videos will be completed in 2014. Middle School Development Institute designed and held June 25. Middle School Civics Lit project and Juvenile Justice presented to 25 participants. MN juvenile justice system presented Aug. 1 for 22 teachers. Update Workshop, Aug. 6-8 for 27 high school teachers with 15 judges. 20 Middle School civics lessons highlighted at June 25 conference. All materials online at LLAD website.Civic Ed Climate Assessment revised to integrate new civics and gov't standards and posted on teachingcivics.org. Digitization completed.Convene 3 meetings of statewide network : Expanded list to 39 people/orgs. Meeting 1 conducted July 25. Attended by 16. Meeting 2 held Sept. 25. Attended by 10. Meeting 3: Delayed.New “KV MN Network” established in response to the absence of state-wide affiliate - much new enthusiasm.KV Mpls implemented new program on ranked choice voting in 7 schools with training materials and lesson plans for students. 130 high school students, Mostly Hmong, Somali, Latino and African-American trained.Communities across the state received KV election curriculum.Website tech evaluated - Ipsity and Nina Hale were consulted on website project for KV. Progress was disrupted by changes that took place with KV USA as well as content provided to us by KV MN need consideration.",,2700,,123331,1669,"MINNESOTA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE BOARD Jon Bacal; Connie Bernardy; Valerie Dosland; Jack Ellis; Tara Erickson; Anders Folk; Anika Hagenson; JillHalbrooks; JamesHaggar; Scott Hauch; Kristina Hufnagle; Jo Ling Kent; Michele Massimino; Monte Mills; Pat Murphy; Dominic Papatola; Scott Peterson; MaleaStenzel Gilligan; Nick Thompson; Deborah Yungner",,"YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Civics Education Coalition will create opportunities for students, enrich teacher capacity to engage students, and build state-wide networks. Work will include an interactive website, online youth summit, youth conference, new lessons for educators, teacher institutes, and expansion of the statewide Civic Education Network and its activities.",,,2013-01-11,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"YMCA Youth in Government Program","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcatwincities.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-education-coalition,,,,
17054,"Minnesota Bluegrass Evolution",2010,5870,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Grassroots Culture",," The model for Minnesota bluegrass has changed from attending stage shows to community involvement. Once a part of Country Music, it became allied with the folk music revival, and the repertoire changed. Eleven experienced bluegrass music participants were interviewed who reflect on the evolution of Minnesota Bluegrass music, as well as the changes in how the music is accessed. The interviews reveal specifics of the structure of bluegrass performance, business and sociability as they evolved from the end of WWII to the current scene. This project creates a lasting reference point regarding the history of bluegrass in Minnesota. Bluegrass participants are aware that bluegrass music has a national history as well as a regional history that relates to Minnesota. The collection will be a record of Minnesota bluegrass as told by those who helped create and are today creating the scene. The collection contains important reference points of Minnesota bluegrass, to help orient readers wanting to know more about Minnesota bluegrass. The collection of interviews also serves as original source material for anyone choosing to write about Minnesota bluegrass history for a publications such as Inside Bluegrass, the publication of MBOTMA. Those who remember the country music connection and who worked with or remember the Sunset Valley Barn Dance, or Minneapolis clubs such as the Flame are advanced in years. Only they can tell us about how the barn dance played to local taste by including more accordion and less banjo than other regions’ barn dance shows, or about “Norwegian cowboys” such as Slim Jim, who was heard over WCCO. Most of those who remember the ferment of bluegrass as a part of folk music, particularly around college campuses, are their 60’s and 70’s. In the 50’s and 60’s where live bluegrass performances were rare, this group supported bluegrass and other grassroots forms. The scene was a mixture of socializing, striving for musical excellence, spreading the word about traditional music through any means necessary, and competition for both what playing opportunities existed, and for the esteem of contemporaries. ",,"To record 11 interviews with people who shaped bluegrass music in Minnesota",2010-02-08,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Philip,Nusbaum,,"1268 Jefferson Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-bluegrass-evolution,,,,
17085,"Minnesota Rule Online Archive",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,10000,,,,,,"Office of the Revisor of Statutes",,"To make publicly accessible Minnesota Rules, 1982-2007, as digital web-based content.",,"To make publicly accessible Minnesota Rules, 1982-2007, as digital web-based content.",2010-02-23,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michele,Timmons,,"700 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.","St. Paul",MN,55155,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-rule-online-archive,,,,
17606,"Minnesota Civil War Commemorative Task Force Website",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (Civil War Commemoration Task Force)",," To enable public access through a website on the Minnesota Civil War Sesquicentennial. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civil-war-commemorative-task-force-website,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17651,"Minnesota Main Street Program 2011-2012",2012,125000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,125000,,,,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Main Street’s statewide coordinating program provides participating local Main Street organizations with training, tools, information, and networking.",,,2011-07-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Emily,Northey,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-main-street-program-2011-2012,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031129,"Minnesota Children's Museum Arts and Access Programs",2023,366145,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Minnesota Children's Museum Legacy Grant Year 2","Saint Paul Improved visitor satisfaction as measured by surveying, observation, and other evaluation tools Learning new ways to create immersive experiences by working with theater professionals Statewide Big Orange Dance Machine: 100s of adults and children experience surprising and unexpected play time and joy during a series of community appearances Measured by: Tracking number of people who interact with the machine Parenting resources Parenting adults engage with the content and express appreciation for museum's role in supporting playful learning ",,,,N/A,365511,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect Kate McRoberts, Secretary Will Au-Yeung Kelly Axtell Kevin Balon Debra Bauler Robert Befidi Matt Brown Tony Brown Adrian Chiu Elizabeth Cummings Hayley Cunningham Tang Gerald Denson Liz Deziel Albino Feijo HT Fish Krista Hagen Julie Joyce Michael Kaphing Chris Kelley Jim Mancini Steve Mog James Momon Jim Mulrooney Tim Noel Pilar Oppedisano Gail Peterson Scott Peterson Andrea Piepho Elisa Rasmussen Liz Revnew Wolf Elizabeth Rominski Nicole Sever Kimberlee Sinclair Cassidy Steiner Katharine Tinucci Robert Wollan Drew Zinkel; See attached file.",,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Children's Museum's mission is sparking children's learning through play. Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will help us to bring our mission to life by creating new dynamic experiences at the museum in St. Paul and engaging communities across the state in playful learning. ",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Johnstone,,,,,," 651-225-6009"," ajohnstone@mcm.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs-0,,,,
10031129,"Minnesota Children's Museum Arts and Access Programs",2022,358125,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Minnesota Children's Museum Legacy Grant Year 1","255 - Improved visitor satisfaction as measured by surveying, observation, and other evaluation tools - Learning new ways to create immersive experiences by working with theater professionals - We typically have a goal of number of visitors we would like to reach, but our admission numbers continue to be skewed by the pandemic. 257 - Big Orange Dance Machine: - 100s of adults and children experience surprising and unexpected play time and joy during a series of community appearances - Measured by: Tracking number of people who interact with the machine - Play kits - Children in lower-income families engage in open-ended play by interacting with the play kits - Parents indicate that kids were engaged during play time with the kits - Measured by: Feedback from survey of families who received a kit",,,,N/A,358125,,"Suzette Huovinen, Chair of the Board Michael Fiddelke, Past Chair Matt Brown, Treasurer Kate McRoberts, Secretary Santiago Abraham Will Au-Yeung Kelly Axtell Debra Bauler Frank Bedo Tricia Brackeen Jennifer Bratton Tony Brown Adrian Chiu Elizabeth Cummings Hayley Cunningham Tang Krista Hagen John Henningsgaard Carmen Johnson Julie Joyce Mike Kaphing Chris Kelley Jim Mancini Jillian McAdams Steve Mog James Momon Jim Mulrooney Ben Ollendick Pilar Oppedisano Clayton O'Toole Gail Peterson Scott Peterson Andrea Piepho Elisa Rasmussen Liz Revnew Wolf Elizabeth Rominski Nicole Sever Kimberlee Sinclair Cassidy Steiner Katharine Tinucci Robert Wollan Drew Zinkel; Suzette Huovinen, Chair of the Board Drew Zinkel, MD, Chair Elect Michael Fiddelke, Past Chair Matt Brown, Treasurer Kate McRoberts, Secretary Santiago Abraham Kelly Axtell Debra Bauler Frank Bedo David Benedict Tricia Brackeen Jennifer Bratton Tony Brown Adrian Chiu Elizabeth Cummings Grady Davis Ken Hanley John Henningsgard Bryan Hollaway Carmen Johnson Julie Joyce Jeanne Junker Su Ryeon Kang Chris Kelley Jim Mancini Jillian McAdams Ben Ollendick Clayton O'Toole Gail Peterson Scott Peterson Andrea Piepho Elisa Rasmussen Elizabeth Rominski Nicole Sever Kimberlee Sinclair Cassidy Steiner Robert Wollan",,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Children's Museum's mission is sparking children's learning through play. Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will help us to bring our mission to life by creating new dynamic experiences at the museum in St. Paul and engaging communities across the state in playful learning. ",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Johnstone,,,,,," 651-225-6009"," ajohnstone@mcm.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs-0,,,,
10031459,"Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail",2025,426000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09a","$426,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail to plan, design a route for, secure access for, develop community support for, and begin construction of a backpacking-focused trail across southeast Minnesota's Driftless Area. Construction of trails with this appropriation must occur on public or permanently protected lands or lands secured through long-term agreements as defined in the approved work plan. A trail plan must be complete before money is used for trail construction. Before this appropriation is spent, a fiscal agent for Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail must be approved in the work plan.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,4,"Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Building a backpacking focused trail across Southeast Minnesota's Driftless Area.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Marty,Walsh,"Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail","809 Sierra Ln NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(773) 450-2771",mndriftlesshikingtrail@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-driftless-hiking-trail,,,,
10031466,"Minnesota State Trails Development",2025,5036000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09h","$5,036,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to expand recreational opportunities on Minnesota state trails by rehabilitating and enhancing existing state trails and replacing or repairing existing state trail bridges. The high-priority trail bridges to be rehabilitated or replaced under this appropriation include but are not limited to those on the Arrowhead, Great River Ridge, C.J. Ramstad-Northshore, Harmony-Preston Valley, Shooting Star, and Minnesota Valley State Trails and the Pengilly-Alborn Railroad Trail. High-priority trail segments to develop and enhance include but are not limited to the Brown's Creek, Gitchi Gami, Minnesota Valley, Root River, and Cuyuna Lakes State Trails. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,7.5,"MN DNR","State Government","This project proposes to expand recreational opportunities on Minnesota State Trails through the rehabilitation and enhancement of existing state trails and replacement or repair of existing state trail bridges.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2028-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-trails-development-4,,,,
10009897,"Minnesota Children’s Museum: Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs",2021,366145,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$525,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; ","St. Paul: Welcome visitors to engage in hands-on learning. Offering variety for our visitors increases participation, engagement, and learning. We will plan and create new museum experiences based on evaluation and visitor feedback. Duluth and St. Cloud: Drive attendance to each museum by offering visitors a new experience. Statewide: Road test the Big Orange Dance Machine with an audience then deploy the machine across the state. We are excited to have an outdoor and hands free activity that we can use to promote the power of play during the pandemic. We will work with a contractor to capture photos and videos of people interacting with the machine to share on our social media platforms. ","SAA: Primarily this time period was focused on building the new permanent exhibit, Shipwreck Adventures. We have partially completed several areas of the exhibit and it will open in FY22. We launched a website to get visitors excited about the new exhibit (https://mcm.org/shipwreck-adventures/) that details our design process, interviews our designers and developers, and provides an overview/flythrough video of the space. The Studio: The joy of mark making and color mixing were explored through painting in The Studio. Visitors played collaboratively and individually with different paint experiences. A large-scale group painting activity included a small playhouse and a faux brick wall that were transformed over and over again. Our youngest visitors were invited to explore unique brushes and low paint easels. Imaginopolis: We reengaged the theater professionals to let them know the project will resume after Shipwreck opens. The other areas were completed during the first half of the year. Updates can be found in our interim report. The museum sparked unexpected joy and fun with the Big Orange Dance Machine, a highway message trailer that's been converted into an interactive dance experience. Kids and adults showed off their moves during the machine's appearances at Keg & Case in St. Paul, a community festival in Crystal, a family event at Mears Park, the museum's 40th anniversary block party and the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival. The dance machine helps the museum highlight the power of play beyond our walls. We will provide 2,000 free play kits to families in need. The kits feature tinkering materials such as cloth, springs, cups, a propeller, and include play prompts and tips for parents to support the child during the activity. The museum is working with partner organizations, such as Head Start providers and People Serving People, who are interested in receiving and distributing kits to families they serve. This initiative will continue into FY22. ",,,,366145,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board; Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect; Kate McRoberts, Secretary; Will Au-Yeung; Kelly Axtell; Kevin Balon; Debra Bauler; Robert Befidi; Jennifer Bratton; Matt Brown; Tony Brown; Adrian Chiu; Elizabeth Cummings; Hayley Cunningham Tang; Gerald Denson; Liz Deziel; Albino Feijo; HT Fish; Krista Hagen; Julie Joyce; Michael Kaphing; Chris Kelley; Jim Mancini; Steve Mog; James Momon; Jim Mulrooney; Tim Noel; Pilar Oppedisano; Gail Peterson; Scott Peterson; Andrea Piepho; Elisa Rasmussen; Liz Revnew Wolf",9.5,"Minnesota Children's Museum - St. Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020: New dynamic experiences at Minnesota Children’s Museum in Saint Paul Statewide initiative to engage communities in playful learning Changing and new experiences and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester ",,,2019-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Dianne ",Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Olmsted, Ramsey, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs,,,,
10009897,"Minnesota Children’s Museum: Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs",2020,511875,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$525,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; ","Saint Paul 455,000 total visitors, 120,000 from Play for All Receive feedback from 3,000 visitors Implement changing experiences for Imaginopolis and Summer 2020 Complete design for permanent gallery change in SAA Begin evaluation of Tot Spots in the museum Statewide Identify partner(s) Develop play prompt concepts and details related to content, prototyping, locations, and installation Determine plan for implementation of play prompts in public spaces Rochester Engage visitors in Southeastern Minnesota to build creative and critical thinking skills through play 26,000 total visitors, 4,000 through Play for All 452 free memberships distributed ","Adapting our parent resources and messaging to help families navigate this critical time: We shifted our focus online during the museum’s closure with much of our mission work done to provide online resources for parents. We created a “Play Helps” framework that houses the content on mcm.org and our social media channels.   Adapting our plans and communications for closure and reopening, including: Museum staff enhanced our procedures for cleaning and sanitizing all museum spaces. Plexiglas barriers were installed at the box office and security desk. Hand sanitizer stations were added throughout the museum. Soft props, face paint, and air-blowers were removed, replaced with new activities that are easier to clean. Bright yellow tape outlines areas where families can play, while physically distancing. We have upgraded our air filters and created new protocol for monitoring air flow throughout the museum. We developed a SAFE plan that details out the responsibilities of MCM, employees and volunteers, and visitors. We established a touchless admission process that allows for reserved admission times and printed onsite signage related to COVID precautions and processes.   Adapting our programming model: We revamped our website to be a resource hub for parents and caregivers. Statewide The City of Crystal donated a used traffic trailer and our is working with an outside coder/developer and an illustrator to put the final touches on what we have named, The Big Orange Dance Machine. The trailer has been refurbished and modified with new LED panels, batteries, electrical systems. Rochester We supported changing exhibits, scholarship memberships for low-income families, engaged Southeastern Minnesota with hands-on learning. and cultivated community partnerships. We were able to support more trainings for our visitor assistants to help engage with diverse audiences. We fabricated Our World Bazaar, a permanent exhibit for our new space in Apache Mall. ",,,,511875,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board; Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect; Kate McRoberts, Secretary; Will Au-Yeung; Kelly Axtell; Kevin Balon; Debra Bauler; Robert Befidi; Jennifer Bratton; Matt Brown; Tony Brown; Adrian Chiu; Elizabeth Cummings; Hayley Cunningham Tang; Gerald Denson; Liz Deziel; Albino Feijo; HT Fish; Abbey Godlewski; Krista Hagen; Julie Joyce; Michael Kaphing; Chris Kelley; Jim Mancini; Steve Mog; James Momon; Jim Mulrooney; Tim Noel; Pilar Oppedisano; Gail Peterson; Scott Peterson; Andrea Piepho; Elisa Rasmussen; Liz Revnew Wolf; Elizabeth Rominski; Nicole Server; Kimberlee Sinclair; Cassidy Steiner; Katharine Tinucci; Robert Wollan; Drew Zinkel",5.5,"Minnesota Children's Museum - St. Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020: New dynamic experiences at Minnesota Children’s Museum in Saint Paul Statewide initiative to engage communities in playful learning Changing and new experiences and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester ",,,2019-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Dianne ",Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Olmsted, Ramsey, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs,,,,
10009898,"Minnesota Children's Museum: Rochester STEM Exhibit Fabrication",2021,48925,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$50,000 each year is to develop and fabricate a permanent STEM exhibit for the Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester, which must be under a separate grant agreement from the grant agreement used to provide funding to the Minnesota Children’s Museum "," Rochester museum gains experience developing exhibit that aligns with strategic framework A design and concept that will be ready to fabricate and install by the end of 2021 After the grant period, the exhibit will be installed and launched, providing hands-on STEM learning to an estimated 43,000 visitors each year. ","We did not achieve our original goal of the Smarter Cities exhibit with this grant at this time, as the design is still in an introductory phase. But I believe we were able reach even more educational experiences and provide MULTIPLE exhibits with this funding to provide even more hands-on STEM education and variety. The outcome is the funds helping to fabricate a Light Bright Exhibit, and Air Wall Exhibit, Reaction Time Interactive Exhibit, Magnetic Wall, and Car Run exhibit. ",,,,48925,,"Angie Bowman-Malloy; Melissa Brinkman; Ken Brown; Tim Deutsch; Darcy Elmer; Greg Epsom; Loree Flick; Shelley Henry; Jenny Hosfeld; Laura Kropp; Kari Michaletz; Becky Montpetit; Shruthi Naik; Carla Nelson; Sankesh Prabhakar; Sean Ryan; Christopher Wendland; Soledad Andrade; Ben Trehey; Zoey Jantsan; Angela Mattke",,"Minnesota Children's Museum - Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Year 1: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit, select a fabrication partner, and fabricate the exhibit components between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The STEM exhibit will be designed to help children practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Year 2: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit. From then we will be using additional capital funding to design components, fabricate, and install the exhibit components. The goal is to start the concept and design process January 2021, which will take several months to get a conceptual design. Then between May 2021 and December 31, 2021, fabricate the design and install in the new museum that opened this summer! ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Hemker,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","1201 12th Street SW Suite 632",Rochester,MN,55902,507-218-3104,lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-rochester-stem-exhibit-fabrication,,,,
10009898,"Minnesota Children's Museum: Rochester STEM Exhibit Fabrication",2020,48750,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$50,000 each year is to develop and fabricate a permanent STEM exhibit for the Minnesota Children's Museum of Rochester, which must be under a separate grant agreement from the grant agreement used to provide funding to the Minnesota Children's Museum. "," Rochester museum gains experience developing exhibit that aligns with strategic framework One fully fabricated STEM exhibit After the grant period, the exhibit will be installed and launched, providing hands-on STEM learning to an estimated 43,000 visitors each year. ","Our H2OH! exhibit is dedicated to exploring and playing with water, building STEM skills like critical thinking, creativity, and innovation in our visitors. The gallery takes aesthetic cues from other new experiences in development and is meant to suggest the Zumbro River flowing out of Rochester into the surrounding blufflands. The exhibit is split into two main areas: the dam and turbine challenge and the open-ended water play area. The dam and turbine area posts challenges to visitors that will help engage older children and adults too. Visitors will attach blocks to the water table to create their own dam and drive water to the turbine. If enough water flows past the turbine then lights turn on in the dam model and other nearby graphics. The experience includes multiple interactive elements – valves and pipes, a water dome, a water wheel, a vortex, and loose props – where visitors can manipulate, observe, and explore the nature of water. These exhibits outcomes are for children to experience sensory play and recognize water as a clean natural resource and to show how water can turn into electricity. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,48750,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board; Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect; Kate McRoberts, Secretary; Will Au-Yeung; Kelly Axtell; Kevin Balon; Debra Bauler; Robert Befidi; Jennifer Bratton; Matt Brown; Tony Brown; Adrian Chiu; Elizabeth Cummings; Hayley Cunningham Tang; Gerald Denson; Liz Deziel; Albino Feijo; HT Fish; Abbey Godlewski; Krista Hagen; Julie Joyce; Michael Kaphing; Chris Kelley; Jim Mancini; Steve Mog; James Momon; Jim Mulrooney; Tim Noel; Pilar Oppedisano; Gail Peterson; Scott Peterson; Andrea Piepho; Elisa Rasmussen; Liz Revnew Wolf; Elizabeth Rominski; Nicole Server; Kimberlee Sinclair; Cassidy Steiner; Katharine Tinucci; Robert Wollan; Drew Zinkel The Children’s Museum of Rochester became its own entity on July 1, 2020 and thus now has its own Board of Directors: Angie Bowman-Malloy; Melissa Brinkman; Ken Brown; Brooke Carlson; Tim Deutsch; Darcy Elmer; Greg Epsom; Loree Flick; Shelley Henry; Jenny Hosfeld; Laura Kropp; Kari Michaletz; Becky Montpetit; Shruthi Naik; Carla Nelson; Kim Norton; Sankesh Prabhakar; Sean Ryan; Christopher Wendland",,"Minnesota Children's Museum - Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Year 1: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit, select a fabrication partner, and fabricate the exhibit components between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The STEM exhibit will be designed to help children practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Year 2: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit. From then we will be using additional capital funding to design components, fabricate, and install the exhibit components. The goal is to start the concept and design process January 2021, which will take several months to get a conceptual design. Then between May 2021 and December 31, 2021, fabricate the design and install in the new museum that opened this summer! ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Hemker,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","1201 12th Street SW Suite 632",Rochester,MN,55902,507-218-3104,lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-rochester-stem-exhibit-fabrication,,,,
17358,"Minnesota Statutes Online Archive (1982-1996)",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,9400,,,,,,"Office of the Revisor of Statutes",," Minnesota Statutes from 1982-1996 were scanned and with the help of OCR (optical character recognition) software, were made available and searchable on the Revisor's office pages of the Minnesota legislature's web site. This is the first phase of the scanning Minnesota Statutes project. This online availability improves access to legal materials, previously available only through books. Online versions of the statutes also serve as a preservation method for these records. ",,"To make publicly accessible Minnesota Statutes, 1982-1996, as digital web-based content.",2010-07-30,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michele,Timmons,,"700 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.","St. Paul",MN,55155,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-statutes-online-archive-1982-1996,,,,
17379,"Minnesota Statutes Online Archive (1849-1981)",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,7400,,,,,,"Office of the Revisor of Statutes",," The Minnesota Statutes from the earliest territorial days of 1851 to the more recent 1981 are important historical documents which capture the development and governance history of our state.  Statutes from the 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's are still relevant today for living persons, especially in reference to persons with criminal convictions.  Whether the individual looking for an archived statute is interested because of direct relevance, or more indirect historical relevance, it is important that these historical documents be accessible to the public and preserved for future generations.  Displaying the statutes archives on the web improves accessibility, because there are very few copies of some of the oldest books.  In addition, many of these books are deteriorating, so conversion to electronic form provides an alternative means of preservation.  The ability to search the archived statutes further enhances the usability of the material. This is the second phase of the scanning Minnesota Statutes project. View online searchable resource. ",,"To complete digital access to Minnesota Statutes by adding 1851-1981 to online searchable resource",2010-09-08,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Michele,Timmons,,"700 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.","St. Paul",MN,55155,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-statutes-online-archive-1849-1981,,,,
17451,"Minnesota History Bookshelf",2011,708,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Houston County Historical Society",," HCHS added 29 standard Minnesota history titles to broaden public accessibility to historical resources. The grant was noted in HCHS's newsletter and in four county newspaper press releases. ",,"To add 29 standard Minnesota history titles to broaden public accessibility",2010-10-29,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Deborah,Wray,,"104 Historical Lane",Caledonia,MN,55921,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-history-bookshelf-26,,,,
10031046,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop Public Art Project",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. Incarcerated artists will feel empowered, validated, and affirmed by their roles in this project. 2. Incarcerated artists will feel artistically validated and more connected to the broader literary community. 3. Incarcerated artists will report that this project meaningfully strengthened their relationship with MPWW. 4. Collaborators, including SisterBlack Press, audio/video artists, and installation sites, will report that the project allowed them to engage with a multiplicity of voices not previously represented by their work. 5. Minnesotans participating in this project as audience members will be introduced to a new diversity of voices that challenges their perceptions about the incarcerated community.","Though we have not yet completed the project evaluation process, early anecdotal accounts from incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists confirm that they have felt empowered, validated, and affirmed by their roles in this project. They have also felt artistically validated, more connected to the broader literary community, and more meaningfully connected to MPWW. Audience feedback so far has also been immensely positive, testifying that this project has introduced them to a diversity of voices and challenged their perceptions about the incarcerated community.; We have created and installed large- and small-scale decals and animated video adaptions based on the work of six incarcerated writers: B, Mark, Fong, Chris, David, Elizabeth. We worked with Monica Larson of SisterBlack Press on the decals, which were placed in prominent public places in the Twin Cities. We sent copies of small-scale decals to over 400 individuals. We worked with four video animators and an audio technician on audio/video adaptations, which we have shown at a large public event and also posted on our website. We have also worked with designer Christina Vang of La Bang! Studios on the accompanying handbook for this project, which was printed by Larson. Evaluative surveys and anecdotal accounts from Editorial Board members and incarcerated artists confirm that they have felt empowered, validated, and affirmed by their roles in this project. They have also felt artistically validated, more connected to the broader literary community, and more meaningfully connected to MPWW.Audience feedback so far has also been immensely positive, testifying that this project has introduced them to a diversity of voices and challenged their perceptions about the incarcerated community.",,,"We have received $15,000 for an extension of this project from the McKnight Foundation. None of that funding has been spent yet.. We exceeded our project budget slightly ($47), primarily because Artistic Director Jennifer Bowen needed to devote slightly more time than anticipated to the decal installation component of this project. We used MPWW's unrestricted cash reserves to cover this small gap.",75000,,"Michael Kleber-Diggs Chris Fischbach V.V. Ganeshananthan Paul Van Dyke Kevin Reese Charlene Charles Amirah Ellison Bethany Whitehead; Michael Kleber-Diggs Chris Fischbach V.V. Ganeshananthan Paul Van Dyke Kevin Reese Charlene Charles Amirah EllisonBethany Whitehead",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop (MPWW) will undertake a significant programming expansion: a public art project featuring the written work of incarcerated writers, adapted into large-scale window decals installed in prominent public places in Minnesota, accompanying audio/video pieces made in collaboration between those writers and other local artists, and a supplementary handbook intended to facilitate community discussion about the intersection of art and incarceration.",,,2022-10-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Alberti,,,,,," 651-285-0990"," mike@mnprisonwriting.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prison-writing-workshop-public-art-project,,,,
10031046,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop Public Art Project",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","1. Students in these six classes will be engaged by course offerings designed in part by their peers, reporting improvements in their writing ability and a reduction in their isolation. 2. Advisory Council Members will feel supported and empowered by their partnership with MPWW in addressing the needs of their artistic communities","In the spring of 2022, MPWW an Advisory Council(AC) of experienced incarcerated writers at Faribault Prison to determine what in-person courses would most appeal to them and their peers after a long, pandemic-caused hiatus in in-person classes. Collaboratively, we designed two courses, one at an introductory course intended to appeal to students who had never taken a writing class before, and the other at an intermediate level courses intended to meet the needs of more experienced writers and students. MPWW's Artistic Director, Jennifer Bowen, staffed both courses through MPWW's instructor pool. One course, an introductory class on speculative fiction, has concluded. The other, an intermediate poetry class focused on form, is currently being taught. The fiction instructor, Abbey Mae Otis, distributed evaluative surveys to gauge student growth and satisfaction. Overwhelmingly, students report that, as a result of their class, they had gained concrete craft skills, experienced improvement in mental health and mood, and felt less isolated and more connected to a broader artistic community. Bowen also distributed evaluative surveys to the Writers Collective Members, who reported feeling empowered by their role in the project and their ability to shape the programming options available in their communities.; In the spring of 2022, MPWW an Advisory Council(AC) of experienced incarcerated writers at Faribault Prison to determine what in-person courses would most appeal to them and their peers after a long, pandemic-caused hiatus in in-person classes. Collaboratively, we designed two courses, one at an introductory course intended to appeal to students who had never taken a writing class before, and the other at an intermediate level courses intended to meet the needs of more experienced writers and students.MPWW's Artistic Director, Jennifer Bowen, staffed both courses through MPWW's instructor pool. The two courses were an introductory speculative fiction class taught by Abbey Mae Otis and an intermediate poetry class focused on form taught by Michael Kleber-Diggs. On their course evaluations, students overwhelmingly reported that, as a result of their class, they had gained concrete craft skills, experienced improvement in mental health and mood, and felt less isolated and more connected to a broader artistic community. Bowen also distributed evaluative surveys to the Writers Collective Members, who reported feeling empowered by their role in the project and their ability to shape the programming options available in their communities.",,,"N/A. At the project conclusion, MPWW will fund a portion of Artistic Director Jennifer Bowen's salary through general funds for her role in project oversight. ",8500,,"Michael Kleber-Diggs Chris Fischbach Paul Van Dyke V.V. Ganeshananthan Amirah Ellison Charlene Charles Kevin Reese Bethany Whitehead",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop (MPWW) will undertake a significant programming expansion: a public art project featuring the written work of incarcerated writers, adapted into large-scale window decals installed in prominent public places in Minnesota, accompanying audio/video pieces made in collaboration between those writers and other local artists, and a supplementary handbook intended to facilitate community discussion about the intersection of art and incarceration.",,,2022-10-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Alberti,,,,,," 651-285-0990"," mike@mnprisonwriting.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prison-writing-workshop-public-art-project,,,,
20698,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement & Restoration",2014,2470000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(g)","$2,470,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance coldwater river and stream habitats in Minnesota. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Enhanced 135 acres ",,543900,"Federal:  City of Duluth, City of Chatfield, Carlton County; TU MN DNR ",2470000,,,0.75,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited enhanced in-stream and riparian habitat for trout and other wildlife along more than 11 miles of coldwater streams across the state.  We far exceeded our original targets, enhancing habitat on 135 acres rather than 78.  We completed 16 separate stream habitat projects. Leveraging other funding and efficiently contracting projects allowed us to add habitat projects and adjust to changing conditions.  ",,"Using FY2014 funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (“OHF”), Minnesota Trout Unlimited (MNTU) completed sixteen projects enhancing fish habitat in and along the following public waters (in these counties): 1. Spruce Creek (Cook); 2. Split Rock River (Lake); 3. Miller Creek (St. Louis); 4. Coffee Creek (St. Louis); 5. Garvin Brook (Winona); 6. Trout Brook (Dakota); 7. Blackhoof River (Carlton); 8. Rush Creek (Winona); 9. Mill Creek (Olmsted & Fillmore); 10. Newburg Creek (Fillmore); 11. Willow Creek (Fillmore).; 12. Cedar Valley Creek (Winona); 13. Pickwick Creek (Winona); 14. Trout Run Creek (Winona). These projects were completed used methods similar to those used on projects completed by MNTU chapters in the past several years and also incorporated new research to improve project designs and fish and wildlife benefits.    The specific methods used on each stream varied depending upon the distinct natural resource characteristics of each watershed and ecological region, the limiting factors identified for each stream, and the variations in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices within each watershed.  Methods were tailored accordingly, using the best available science, in close consultation with resource professionals within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR).  Purposes:  Each project was designed and completed using techniques selected to accomplish one or more of the following purposes:  (a) increase or maintain adult trout abundance; (b) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream; (c) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative resource impacts from severe flooding; (d) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms; (e) increase habitat and biodiversity for both invertebrates and other non-game species; (f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required; (g) improve angler access and participation; and (h) protect productive trout waters from invasive species. Habitat enhancement methods:  Methods used on each project included one or more of the following techniques: (1) sloping back stream banks to both remove accumulated sediments eroded from uplands areas and better reconnect the stream to its floodplain; (2) removing undesirable woody vegetation (invasive box elder, buckthorn, etc.) from riparian corridors to enable removal of accumulated sediments, reduce competition with desirable plant and grass species, and allow beneficial energy inputs (sunlight) to reach the streams; (3) stabilizing eroding stream banks using vegetation and/or rock; (4) selectively installing overhead and other in-stream cover for trout; (5) installing soil erosion prevention measures; (6) mulching and seeding exposed stream banks (including with native prairie plant species where appropriate and feasible); (7) improving or maintaining stream access roads and stream crossings to reduce erosion; (8) fencing grassy riparian corridors, including in such a way as to facilitate managed grazing, in order to prevent damage from over grazing; (9) placing large logs in northern forested streams to restore cover logs removed a half century or more ago; and (10) in northern forested watersheds with little cold groundwater, planting desirable trees in riparian areas to provide shade for the stream channel, help cool the water, and provide a source of future cover logs. Agricultural area example:  Many streams in the agricultural areas of southern and central Minnesota have been negatively impacted by many decades of poor land management practices.  The projects in southeast Minnesota used the following approach to address this: Erosion has led to wider, shallower and warmer streams, as well as excessive stream side sediments which regularly erode, covering food production and trout reproduction areas.  In many cases shallow rooted invasive trees have taken over the riparian corridors, out competing native vegetation which better secures soils, and reducing energy inputs to the stream ecosystem.  To remedy this, a typical enhancement project will involve several steps.  First, invasive trees are removed from the riparian zone and steep, eroding banks are graded by machinery to remove excess sediments deposited here from upland areas.  Importantly, this reconnects the stream to its floodplain.  Since many of these agricultural watersheds still experience periodic severe flooding, select portions of the stream banks are then reinforced with indigenous rock.  In lower gradient watersheds, or watersheds where flows are more stable, little or no rock is used.  After enhancement work is completed the streams flow faster and become deeper, keeping them cooler and providing natural overhead cover through depth and the scouring of sediments deposited by decades of erosion. Second, overhead cover habitat is created.  Bank degradation and the removal of native prairie or hardwoods have dramatically decreased protective overhead cover in the riparian zone.  Two methods are used to remedy this situation:  increasing the stream’s depth, which alone provides natural cover to trout, and installing overhead cover structures in select stream banks.  Wooden structures or tree trunks are often installed into banks in hydraulically suitable locations and reinforced with rock as a way to restore or recreate the undercut banks which had existed before settlement and agricultural land use altered the more stable flows which had gradually created and maintained them.    Finally, vegetation is reestablished in the re-graded riparian corridor to further stabilize banks and act as buffer strips to improve water quality.  Depending upon the specific site conditions, landowner cooperation, and agricultural use, native grasses and forbes are planted along the stream corridors, although often mixed with fast sprouting annual grains to anchor soils the first year.  Unusual conditions in 2019 caused severe flooding in southeast MN which demonstrated that, due to the unique soils in southeast valley floors, more indigenous rock was needed on the toes of the stream banks on some projects.  These changes were made where needed, while staying within original budget.     Taken together, these actions directly enhance physical habitat, and typically increase overall trout abundance, population structure, the number of larger trout, and levels of successful natural reproduction.  In addition to the benefits to anglers of increased trout habitat and trout abundance, project benefits extending well downstream include reduced erosion and sedimentation, cooler water temperatures, improved water quality and numerous benefits to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations.   ",2013-07-01,2020-03-03,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,MN,55317,"(612) 670-1629",jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Carlton, Cook, Dakota, Fillmore, Lake, Olmsted, St. Louis, Winona","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-trout-unlimited-coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-restoration,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2014,,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY14 the DNR will publish and promote MnTOPO a web-based application that will provide access to LiDAR data to a wide audience including the general public and water management professionals. MnTOPO has data viewing and printing capabilities as well as data access and download. Data access and download volumes will be readily available as measures of the value of this information. The DNR will develop and publish an Elevation Data Governance Plan and coordinate elevation data standards maintenance and development of products based on LiDAR data. This will ensure long term management of elevation data and the MnTOPO portal. It will also ensure that the needs of the water management officials who rely on this data to formulate their management strategies are met.","MnTOPO a web site built to make the LiDAR data collected as part of this project easily accessible was completed on time and under budget. Upon its release MnTOPO proved to be an instant success with users viewing and downloading elevation data for a wide variety of water resource management purposes. The two foot contours have been the most popular product of the MnTOPO web application. The total volume of data users downloaded using MnTOPO in its first six months of operation is more than that of the total collection. Due to changes in staff’s managerial responsibilities associated with Minnesota’s LiDAR data an Elevation Data Governance Plan was not completed. The DNR did coordinate the development of elevation data standards with the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee as these two interests work collaboratively to guide long-term management of Minnesota’s elevation data and the MnTOPO application. ",,,,71313,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2013,1350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY13 DNR will complete publishing and distribution of 21 326 square miles of data from the Arrowhead and Metro project areas plus Blue Earth County. Data for the Red River basin (19 counties covering 22 700 square miles) will be reformatted published and distributed. DNR will acquire publish and distribute new LiDAR data over 3 078 square miles in St. Louis and Carlton Counties to update data following a major flood event that resulted in landscape changes making current data invalid. DNR will also develop a web-based map application that presents elevation data that can be viewed on standard computers or mobile devices (without the need for Geographic Information System software).","In FY13 DNR achieved complete coverage of high accuracy elevation for the state of Minnesota. DNR completed the acquisition quality assurance publication and distribution of LiDAR data and associated products for the Arrowhead region Metro region Central Lakes region Blue Earth County and the Duluth area update. Data for counties in the Red River Basin were reformatted to meet state standards incorporated into data holdings. In total more than 52 000 square miles of data was made published and made available to be used for a variety of clean water projects. Significant progress was made on the design and application development for the LiDAR Web Viewer during FY13; however the application was deemed by the project team to be not ready for general release.",,,,666608,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2012,1350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY12 DNR will acquire LiDAR data over 15 483 square miles covering all or parts of 14 counties in the Central Lakes and Metro project areas.","In FY12 DNR completed publishing and distribution of LiDAR for the Counties that make up the Minnesota River Basin. In addition DNR also published and distributed LiDAR data over 19 411 square miles covering all or parts of 18 counties in the Arrowhead and Metro project areas. DNR acquired LiDAR data over 16 333 square miles covering all or parts of Aitkin Blue Earth Carver Cass Dakota Goodhue Hennepin Hubbard Itasca Koochiching Ramsey Scott Todd Washington and Wadena Counties.",,,,1625273,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2011,2800000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$2800000 the first year and $2800000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and total maximum daily load implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The data will be collected for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Land Management Information Center or its successor which shall receive 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if they cannot otherwise be provided by the department. If the commissioner contracts for services with this appropriation and any of the work done under the contract will be done outside of the United States the commissioner must report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate finance committees on the proposed contract at least 30 days before entering into the contract. The report must include an analysis of why the contract with the selected contractor provides the state with ""best value"" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 16C.02; any alternatives to the selected contractor that were considered; what data will be provided to the contractor including the data that will be transmitted outside of the United States; what security measures will be taken to ensure that the data is treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; (continued)","In FY11 DNR will publish and make available LiDAR data for the Minnesota River basin. We will develop work orders for the Arrowhead and Metro project areas rank and make awards and acquire LiDAR data for these regions in the Spring of 2011 (12520 square miles in 19 counties).","In Fiscal Year 2011 DNR published LiDAR data for the Minnesota River Basin. It is publicly available on-line at the DNR. LiDAR acquisitions were contracted over an area covering 18 220 square miles in 15 counties: Anoka Benton Carlton Carver Cook Hennepin Isanti Kanabec Lake Meeker Mille Lacs Scott Sherburne St. Louis and Washington. This is in addition to the 17 258 square miles in 25 counties that were collected in Fiscal Year 2010.",,,,3028474,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2010,2800000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$2800000 the first year and $2800000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and total maximum daily load implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The data will be collected for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Land Management Information Center or its successor which shall receive 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if they cannot otherwise be provided by the department. If the commissioner contracts for services with this appropriation and any of the work done under the contract will be done outside of the United States the commissioner must report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate finance committees on the proposed contract at least 30 days before entering into the contract. The report must include an analysis of why the contract with the selected contractor provides the state with ""best value"" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 16C.02; any alternatives to the selected contractor that were considered; what data will be provided to the contractor including the data that will be transmitted outside of the United States; what security measures will be taken to ensure that the data is treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; (continued)","In FY10 DNR will collect digital elevation LiDAR data will be collected and make it available to the public for 17 258 square miles in 25 counties in the Minnesota River Basin and southwestern Minnesota. ","In FY 10 DNR developed a master contracting process to collect Digital Elevation information statewide. LiDAR data was collected for 17258 square miles in 25 counties in the Minnesota River Basin and southwestern Minnesota. The data are currently being processed for public use.",,,,670895,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
2097,"Minnesota County Biological Survey",2010,2100000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$2,100,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for continuation of the Minnesota county biological survey to provide a foundation for conserving biological diversity by systematically collecting, interpreting, and delivering data on plant and animal distribution and ecology, native plant communities, and functional landscapes.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,750000,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) is an ongoing effort begun in 1987 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that is systematically surveying, county-by-county, the state's natural habitats. The effort identifies significant natural areas and collects and interprets data on the status, distribution, and ecology of plants, animals, and native plant communities throughout the state. Through 2009 surveys have been completed in 74 of Minnesota's 87 counties and have added nearly 17,000 new records of rare features to the DNR's information systems. MCBS data is used by all levels of government in natural resource planning and use decisions, including prioritization of protection of park lands and scientific and natural areas. This appropriation will permit continuation of the survey in Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties and begin surveys in Clearwater and Beltrami counties. Additionally two books will be published: a guide to Minnesota's native reptiles and amphibians and a guide to the wildlife of the Red River Valley and nearby aspen parklands. Overall Project Outcome and Results Since 1987 the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) has systematically collected, interpreted and delivered baseline data on the distribution and ecology of plants, animals, native plant communities, and functional landscapes in 81 of 87 counties. MCBS has added 19,089 new records to the Rare Features Database and contributed 4,544 of the 9,634 total database records to the Releve (vegetation sampling) Database. Rare aquatic plant and vegetation surveys were completed for 1,764 lakes. Statewide 9,713 MCBS Sites of Biodiversity Significance and 58,957 polygons of native plant communities are now publically available on DNR's Data Deli. During this project period, northeastern surveys documented features within large functional landscapes of fire-dependent forests, cliff and talus complexes, and undeveloped lakes. Surveys began in a portion of the northern patterned peatlands, one of the state's largest (about 2.5 million acres) and most inaccessible ecological systems. Surveys included successful collaboration with Red Lake Reservation DNR managers and University of Minnesota researchers. New range distributional data were recorded for Braun's holly fern (Polystichum braunii), Laurentian tiger beetle (Cicindela denikei), Black-throated Blue Warblers (Setophaga caerulescens) and three species of mosses. MCBS data on the locations of native prairie were a centerpiece of a plan: Minnesota prairie conservation plan 2010: a habitat plan for native prairie, grassland, and wetlands in the Prairie Region of western Minnesota. See also: Minnesota's Remaining Native Prairie 100 Years After the Public Land Survey. MCBS provided data and interpretation to inform management and monitoring activities in the Manitou and Sand Lake Seven Beavers Collaboratives- two large multi-jurisdictional landscapes. DNR's Forest Certification implementation used a MCBS data access tool to assist in evaluation of data related to High Conservation Value Forests. Maps of the Minnesota locations of 242 breeding birds based on observations by MCBS are on the web: Bird Distribution Maps. Project Results Use and Dissemination Data delivery includes delivery of information to local units of government, presentations and field trips, publications and web products. Several examples of recipients of data during this period include: St Louis County, Becker County, State Parks, northeast Landscape Collaboratives, Potlatch, Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Voyageurs National Park, Heron Lake Watershed District, and private landowners near the Chandler, MN Chanarambie Creek Prairies. See Final Report for additional information. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Carmen,Converse,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5083",carmen.converse@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Mapping","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis",,"Lake Superior - South",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-county-biological-survey,,,,
33991,"Minnesota Newspaper Museum: Research and Writing",2016,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","We were very pleased with the outcome of this project. Our reviewers were helpful. We were prepared in a timely way to begin production, using our own funds, on installation scheduled for early August 2016, in time for this year's Minnesota State Fair.",,350,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10350,,"Linda Falkman, President; retired, Minnesota Newspaper Association Michael Vadnie, Vice President; retired, St. Cloud State University Journalism Department Doug Hanneman, Secretary; Hutchinson Leader Barbara Trebisovsky, Treasurer; retired, Minnesota Newspaper Association Marge Winkelman, ECM Publications, Coon Rapids Carlton DeWitt, Colfax Messenger, Glenwood City, Wisc. Tim Hennagir, Monticello Times Mathias Baden, Jordan Independent Rick Bussler, Blooming Prairie Times",0.00,"Minnesota Newspaper Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of Minnesota newspapers, in preparation for a future exhibit.",,,2015-12-01,2016-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Vadnie,"Minnesota Newspaper Foundation","1866 Lucille Lane","St. Cloud",MN,56303,320-492-3517,vadsmolo@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-newspaper-museum-research-and-writing,,,,0
33267,"Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs",2016,490000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St Paul1. Children and families will engage in exhibits and programs that build critical and creative thinking skills.2. These experiences will reach more than 129,000 people.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of America3. Bring playful learning experiences to a new audience, reaching an estimated 90,000 people.4. Minnesota Children's Museum will test the viability of a second Metro area site as a way to increase reach and build audiences.Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester5. MCM-R will engage adults and children in Southern Minnesota in exhibits and programs that build creative and critical thinking skills.6. These experiences will reach 30,000 people, 1,500 through the Play for All access program.","The following are important incomes of the funding from the State of Minnesota:Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St PaulWith funding from the State of Minnesota, the Museum was able to present the visiting exhibit, tiff presents digiPlaySpace™. This exhibit, developed outside of Minnesota, was chosen for the unique, high quality STEM learning experiences and their relational focus on creative and critical thinking. Additionally, as the downtown St. Paul location has been going through a significant expansion and renovation, we needed to select an exhibit with an adaptable layout so that we could program it into our evolving space. digiPlaySpace not only fulfilled our need for that type of flexibility, but it possessed a level of STEM-related content that would not have been available to us without State funding.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of AmericaIn the interest of providing ongoing play experiences during construction, the Museum chose to open a satellite location at the Mall of America due to its central location within the metro area and the potential to reach new audiences that visit the mall and may not venture to the Saint Paul location. With an official launch date of September 26, 2015, the Museum successfully opened this new satellite location and welcomed 70,809 visitors. In the first year of operating the MOA location, audiences enjoyed four family-favorite exhibits including Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog ™ and Ball-orama™.Minnesota Children's Museum of RochesterIn addition to hosting 10 visiting exhibits and welcoming over 31,000 visitors under the new leadership of Heidi Mestad, our Rochester satellite activated strategies to successfully gain new funding partners to support ongoing programs, including the Bremer Bank Free First Sunday program.",,,,490000,,"Kelly Baker, Chair, Vice President, Human Resources, General Mills; Paul Kasbohm, Secretary, Senior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer, Star Tribune; Philip McKoy, Past Chair, Senior Vice President, CIO – US Region at Aimia Inc.; Steve Stensrud, Treasurer, Partner, Regional Risk and Compliance Leader, Baker Tilly; Siyad Abdullahi, President & CEO, The Language Banc, Inc., Pro-Health Care, Inc.; Kevin Balon, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Best Buy; Robert Befidi, Strategy & Business Development, 3M Health Care Business Group; Chris Bellini, Member, Cozen O’Connor; Holly Boehne, Chief Technology Officer, Andersen Corporation; Melissa Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer, Custom Alarm; Steve Christenson, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Associate General Counsel, Ecolab; Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group; Chad Dayton, Program Director, Wilderness Inquiry; Lisa Duff, Photographer; Paul Dzubnar, President and CEO, Green Mill Restaurants Inc.; Ann Ferreira, Principal, Good Harbor Capital; Michael Fiddelke, Vice President of Pay & Benefits, Target; HT Fish, Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Cargill; Kristi Fox, Second Vice President, Group Client Relationships, Securian; Janel Goff, Managing Director, Goff Investment Group; Jim Grant, Assistant General Counsel, Piper Jaffray; Hema Gunasekaran, Vice President, Nuveen Investments; Patrick Harris, Sr. Vice President, Institutional Government, BMO Harris Bank; Taylor Harwood, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Minnesota Bank & Trust; Robert Hoke, Vice President, Relationship Management Manager, Wells Fargo; Phil Krump, Director, BMO Harris Bank; John Marshall, Manager of Community, Government Relations & Economic Development, Xcel Energy; Kate McRoberts, Partner, Evantage Consulting; Jennifer Moll, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Rochelle Myers, Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota; Sandra Peterson, Retired teacher and State of Minnesota Legislator; Susan Oberman Smith, Vice President of Corporate Actuarial, Thrivent Financial; Jeanne Voigt, Founder and",10,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016: 1) Offer special exhibits and programs promoting creative and critical thinking in our main museum in St. Paul; 2) A Pop-up satellite Museum at the Mall of America featuring four changing exhibits to attract thousands of new visitors; and 3) Changing exhibits and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester to ensure inclusive family experiences for the Rochester community. Recipient:",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-children-s-museum-arts-and-access-programs-0,,,,
791,"Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project, Phase 1",2011,3653000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(f)","$3,653,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy for a pilot project to acquire interests in land and restore and enhance prairie and prairie/wetland habitat in the prairie regions of western and southwestern Minnesota. The Nature Conservancy may acquire land in fee or through permanent conservation easements. A list of proposed fee title and permanent conservation easements, and a list of proposed restorations and enhancements, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b). The commissioner of natural resources must agree in writing to each acquisition of interest in land, restoration project, and enhancement project. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan.",,"Protect in Fee w/o PILT: 341 acres of wetlands, 1342 acres of prairies; Restore 168 acres of prairies; Enhance 20,282 acres of prairies. ",,,,3653000,,,,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program proposes a 15-year goal to provide protection to the remaining 90,000 acres of native prairie/savanna, a 20-year goal to restore and protect an additional 500,000 acres of diverse grasslands/savannas, and a 10-year goal to increase management capacity to annually manage 300,000 acres of grassland and savannas per year. This proposal takes the first steps to achieve these goals by initiating a comprehensive, coordinated and collaborative prairie conservation initiative. Annual investments by the LSOHC will be required to realize these ambitious outcomes. When completed, the outcomes of this proposal will include: protection of 1000 acres of native prairie and/or savanna; restoration of 250 acres of diverse, local ecotype grassland; enhancement of 8000 acres of grassland/savanna by prescribed fire, invasive species removal, and/or conservation grazing; and development of a new conservation model in 2 parts of the state that will serve as a platform for accelerated conservation across Minnesota. ","The conservation problems facing Minnesota's prairies, prairie potholes, grasslands and savannas are many, and include: a. Continued losses of native and restored grasslands due to economic pressures. b. Degradation of existing public grasslands and wetlands due to encroachment by woody vegetation and other invasive species that reduces their values to wildlife and people. c. Inadequate public access for hunting and fishing in agricultural parts of the state. d. Potential loss of local taxes and local incomes when land is acquired by public entities. e. Programmatic and staff limitations that reduce efficiencies in implementing diverse conservation programs across multiple partners. What is the problem being addressed? The creation of the Outdoor Heritage Fund finally offers the resources needed to provide adequate conservation in Minnesota's prairie, prairie pothole and savanna landscapes. With the Council's support and the efforts of multiple partners, large and productive grassland landscapes can become a reality in Minnesota. How will this directly relate to restoring, protecting or enhancing habitat?When completed, the outcomes of this proposal will include: protection of 1000 acres of native prairie and/or savanna; restoration of 250 acres of diverse, local ecotype grassland; and enhancement of 8000 acres of grassland/savanna by prescribed fire, invasive species removal, and/or conservation grazing. The Conservancy will own the fee lands, coordinate with partners and supervise enhancement on public and Conservancy lands, and implement restoration on degraded lands acquired with OHF funds. Why will this strategy work? There are no new tactics in this proposal; all of these practices are being used by one or more organizations already at work in Minnesota. What is new here is the effort to closely coordinate activities, to bring practices that work in the private sector to the public sector, and to greatly accelerate the use of conservation practices. The conservation community has demonstrated that these protection, restoration and enhancement activities work, but to truly reach the level of conservation that is needed for a comprehensive prairie recovery project, partners must work with a plan, with an open mind for innovation, and with appropriate new tools. We believe this project sets the table for launching the required effort. Finally, by supporting local opportunities to develop grass-based businesses (grazing, biofuels, etc.) we believe there will be reduced incentives for conversion of grasslands on unprotected private lands (i.e., grasslands will be perceived as having economic value). Described the nature and extent of any partnerships in this project, stakeholder and public participation processes associated with the project and any anticipated support or opposition to the project?A ""Prairie Recovery Project Partnership"" will be formed to include representative of prairie conservation organizations, including: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pheasants Forever (PF), MN Prairie Chicken Society (MPCS) and The Nature Conservancy. This group will identify 2 pilot focus areas and establish other guidelines for project implementation. Local workgroups will then be established to provide on-the-ground planning and coordination of conservation activities. Additional groups that will be contacted for input or representation will include: Ducks Unlimited, MN Waterfowl Association, MN Deer Hunters Association, Land Stewardship Project, MN Cattleman's Association, local livestock groups, MN Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and MN Farmer's Union. In addition to the above the Conservancy proposes the following: a. At least semi-annually, at meetings of the Prairie Recovery Project Partnership, the status of funding and leverage will be discussed in detail among all project partners. b. At the beginning of the project, a marketing plan will be developed that will identify key audiences (e.g., landowners, local units of government, elected officials) and needed information. This will include elements like project fact sheets, media outreach and annual reports. The Conservancy will provide the technical and financial resources needed for this effort. c. Members of the Partnership will be requested to provide informational materials on their websites and in their organizational publications. For land acquisitions, indicate local government support and approval. No specific tracts have yet been identified, so there has been no contact to date with local governments. ","Final Report ",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway ",Minneapolis,None,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Meeker, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stearns, Stearns","Forest Prairie Transition",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project,,,,
37742,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government 17-19 ",2018,34920,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," Ten new YIG groups will participate in YIG Model Assembly or Model United Nations Existing groups will remain involved in the YIG events and bring new youth into their program YIG printed program collateral will be provided to new and existing groups to help promote 2018-2019 conferences and events YIG Program Director will present the YIG Sampler to up to 5 conferences and at State Fair events ","In the period of January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, we achieved the following progress on our goals: In February 2019, the State Program Director conducted outreach to promote Model UN Sampler to the following school districts, with particular focus on high schools: Dassel-Cokato; Hutchinson; Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart; this trip also included McCloud County Extension (4-H office for McCloud County) and Willmar area (Dream Technical Academy, Kandiyohi 4-H extension, Kandiyohi YMCA). From this trip, the Willmar Area YMCA registered a group of 5 young people for the sampler. In May 2019, the State Program Director conducted outreach to the following areas in Minnesota to promote Youth In Government programming: Alexandria School District; Becker County 4-H Extension; Brainerd Area YMCA; Clay County 4-H Regional Extension Office; Crookston High School; Crow Wing County 4-H Extension; Hubbard County 4-H Extension; Marshall County 4-H Extension; Moorhead School District; Pennington County 4-H extension; Red Lake County 4-H extension; St. Cloud YMCA and St. Cloud Tech; Thief River Falls School District;. Besides Hubbard and Becker, outreach focused on educating new communities who have not yet participated in YIG about programming. The State Program Director has been working with the YMCA’s digital marketing team to plan and implement a yearly marketing strategy. To date, the Model Assembly brochure has been printed; the Model UN brochure and year end impact report are in the final stages of development. We also completely designed our website due to merging with Minnesota Civic Youth (more details in later questions). The State Program Director planned and began implementing a strategy to increase participation with existing delegations to increase involvement. ",,,,34920,,"Bruce Mooty (chair); Ravi Norman (Vice Chair); Robert Ehren (Treasurer/Finance Chair); Rajni Shah (Secretary/Diversity and Inclusion Chair); James Altman; Peter Bach; Laura Baskerville Becker; Courtney Jordan Baechler; Anthony Bassett; Adam Berry; Alex Blanco; Troy Cardinal; Ethan Casson; Walter Chesley; Jeanne Crain; Deniz Cultu; Richard Davis; Jacquelyn Daylor; Richard Dorn; Patience Ferguson; Marcus Fisher; Bill George; Jeffrey Greiner; James Hereford; Mick Johnson; Chris Killingstad; Michael Klingensmith; Jeffrey Lafavre; David Law; Mike Lejeune; Michael Lovett; Matthew Marek; Steve Meads; Greg Munson; John Naylor; Amy Nelson; Jayme Olson; Abdul Omari; Scott Peterson; Katheryn Mitchell Ramstad; Kyle Rolfing; Clifton Ross; Jon Ruppel; Carolyn Sakstrup; Ronald Shutz; David St. Peter; Andrea Walsh; Kevin Warren; Lance Whitacre; Walter White; David Wichmann; Norman Wright; Ann Beatty; Jennifer Glae; Bjorn Gunnerud; Lica Tomizuka Sanborn; Robert Thompson; Tom Thompson.",1,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Appropriation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth-led experience that engages middle and high school youth in democratic governing leadership. Students learn about government process and gain an understanding of local, state, national and international concerns. They research and debate, participate in model Assemblies, United Nations, Youth Conferences on National Affairs, retreats and trainings, and National Judicial Competition, and gain an appreciation of diverse viewpoints in respectful ways. ",,,2018-08-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Carver, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Itasca, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-ymca-youth-government-17-19,,,,
37742,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government 17-19 ",2019,29100,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," Ten new YIG groups will participate in YIG Model Assembly or Model United Nations Existing groups will remain involved in the conference events and continue to grow to bring new youth into their program YIG printed program collateral will be provided to new and existing groups to help promote 2020-2021 conferences and events YIG Program Director for outreach will present the YIG Sampler and VIP conference tours to teachers and school administrators ","From July 1 to March 30 (at which time staff was furloughed due to COVID), the state program director for outreach connected with every superintendent in the state to share our programs. In addition, he conducted in-person visits to the following: Dassel-Cokato Schools Hutchinson High McLeod County Extension Buffalo Lake-Hector High DREAM Technical Academy Kandiyohi County Extension Kandiyohi County YMCA Crookston High Red Lake County Extension Thief River Falls School District Pennington County Extension Marshall County Extension Moorhead High Clay County Extension Regional Office Becker County Extension Hubbard County Extension Brainerd Area YMCA Crow Wing County Extension Lake City Schools Wabasha County 4-H Winona Family YMCA Winona County Extension Mower County 4-H YMCA of Austin Blooming Prairie High Owatonna High Steele County Extension Waseca County Extension Blue Earth County Extension Fairmont High St. James High Wantowan County Extension Cottonwood County Extension Bedell Family YMCA Pipestone County Extension Marshall Area YMCA Fon du Lac School Cromwell-Wright School McGregor High Aitkin County Extension St. Francis High Braham Area High Hinkley-Finlayson High Cannon Falls High Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High   This program year, the following either participated for the first time or participated in a new program that they had not been involved with before: Carlton High (Carlton) 3 students CHOICE Technical Academy (Owatonna) 3 students Cologne Academy (Cologne) 3 students Eagan YMCA (Eagan) 5 students Faribault High (Faribault) 4 students Cook County YMCA (Cook County, YMCA) 5 students Academy of Holy Angels (Minneapolis) 7 students Itasca County 4-H (Grand Rapids) 3 students Mesabi Area YMCA (Virginia) 2 students Parnassus Prep (Maple Grove) 12 students St. Anthony Village High (Minneapolis) 5 students   The program director also completed a Model UN Sampler experience for 5 young people from Kandiyohi County Family YMCA. ",,,,29100,,"Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Ethan Casson, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, David Law, Michael LeJeune, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Ravi Norman, Abdul Omari, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Michael Vekich, Andrea Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright",0.5,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Appropriation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth-led experience that engages middle and high school youth in democratic governing leadership. Students learn about government process and gain an understanding of local, state, national and international concerns. They research and debate, participate in model Assemblies, United Nations, Youth Conferences on National Affairs, retreats and trainings, and National Judicial Competition, and gain an appreciation of diverse viewpoints in respectful ways. ",,,2018-08-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Carver, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Itasca, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-ymca-youth-government-17-19,,,,
37762,"Minnesota Humanities Center We Are Water MN",2020,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Legacy funding supports We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at greater Minnesota host sites.  ",,,,22668,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We Are Water MN is a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative that emerged from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street project. Continued by MHC and several state partners, six greater Minnesota communities (Spicer, St. Peter, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes) hosted the exhibit in 2016-2017, and eight communities hosted the exhibit in 2018-2019 (Saint Paul, Bemidji, Crookston, Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand Rapids, and Onamia). Through this initiative, the public explores the meaning of water as part of theirs and others’ identities, histories, heritages, and cultures. In 2020, the exhibit was hosted in St. Paul, Mankato, and Morris, and is scheduled to be hosted in Rochester, Chisolm, and Pipestone in 2021. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Dakota, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Mower, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-we-are-water-mn,,,,
37762,"Minnesota Humanities Center We Are Water MN",2019,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Legacy funding supports We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at greater Minnesota host sites.   ",,,,67720,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We Are Water MN is a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative that emerged from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street project. Continued by MHC and several state partners, six greater Minnesota communities (Spicer, St. Peter, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes) hosted the exhibit in 2016-2017, and eight communities hosted the exhibit in 2018-2019 (Saint Paul, Bemidji, Crookston, Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand Rapids, and Onamia). Through this initiative, the public explores the meaning of water as part of theirs and others’ identities, histories, heritages, and cultures. In 2020, the exhibit was hosted in St. Paul, Mankato, and Morris, and is scheduled to be hosted in Rochester, Chisolm, and Pipestone in 2021. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Dakota, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Mower, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-we-are-water-mn,,,,
37762,"Minnesota Humanities Center We Are Water MN",2018,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Legacy funding supports We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at greater Minnesota host sites. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,16934,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We Are Water MN is a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative that emerged from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street project. Continued by MHC and several state partners, six greater Minnesota communities (Spicer, St. Peter, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes) hosted the exhibit in 2016-2017, and eight communities hosted the exhibit in 2018-2019 (Saint Paul, Bemidji, Crookston, Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand Rapids, and Onamia). Through this initiative, the public explores the meaning of water as part of theirs and others’ identities, histories, heritages, and cultures. In 2020, the exhibit was hosted in St. Paul, Mankato, and Morris, and is scheduled to be hosted in Rochester, Chisolm, and Pipestone in 2021. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Dakota, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Mower, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-we-are-water-mn,,,,
9797,"Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project – Phase 3",2013,4610000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(b)","$4,610,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands and savanna. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days following the close of The Nature Conservancy's fiscal year.",,"This phase resulted in a total of 1,425 acres of wetlands and prairies protected in fee, 22,298 acres of wetlands and prairies enhanced, and 110 acres of wetlands and prairies restored.",,851300,"The Nature Conservancy, private land donation",4607900,96700,,10.1,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The goals for this project were to: protect 1,200 acres native prairie/wetland/savanna; restore 250 acres prairie/wetland; enhance 6,000 acres grassland/savanna with fire, invasive species removal, and grazing; and continue a new prairie conservation model. This phase resulted in a total of 1,425 acres protected, 22,298 acres enhanced, and 110 acres restored. When combined with phases 1 and 2 of the Prairie Recovery Program we have cumulatively protected 4,070 acres, enhanced 58,134 acres and restored 314 acres using OHF funds. We will continue to implement subsequent phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan.",,"1. Scope of work: With the requested funding, and with other funds leveraged by this money and brought by other partners, the following actions and outcomes were acheived.“Phase 3” built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phase 1 and 2 by continuing and expanding enhancement work in 4 focal areas and protection in 5 areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments.1,425 acres of existing and restorable grassland, prairie pothole complex, and savanna was permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan 2010. Lands will be held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to the grant with the MN DNR. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be, implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), once again primarily through interactions through Local Technical Teams.A separate and discrete internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs.  Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, native seed harvest, and/or cropping) are held in this account and used to pay for property taxes and ongoing management costs.110 acres of cropland were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Preference was given to local producers and contractors for provision of seed and establishment of prairies to promote creation of local conservation-oriented businesses.22,298 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (“protected conservation lands”) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (61 projects totalling 15,016 acres), removal of woody vegetation (60 projects for 1,678 acres), and control of exotic species (83 projects - 5,514 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC.On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and FWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation grazing/haying practices; supervised management of lands acquired above; planned and conducted prescribed burns; and other activities related to prairie conservation in the focus areas. Contracts were let to provide a high level of enhancement activities to new and existing protected conservation lands, greatly expanding current capacity. These activities greatly improved the habitat value of public lands that were not receiving adequate management treatment, while simultaneously providing jobs for CCM and local businesses. Activities included removal of undesirable woody vegetation, identification and treatment of invasive species infestations, removal of abandoned fences and/or other structures, and related restoration/enhancement activities.To ensure goals and outcomes are consistently achieved across all 4 project areas, the project coordinator oversaw implementation of the above activities and provided administrative support for budget monitoring and reporting. Significant marketing and media outreach was conducted by the Conservancy to highlight the goals and accomplishments of the project to local and statewide constituents, as well as elected officials. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/minnesota/policy/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project.xmlTemporary seasonal crews were employed by the Conservancy to provide additional capacity for public land management during critical periods like spring burn season. These crews helped create flexibility for enhancement projects and maximized the ability of specialized skilled personnel like burn bosses to increase the number of acres annually enhanced.2. How priorities were set: Prioritization and prioritization criteria vary with the conservation tactic being employed (i.e., protection, restoration, enhancement). Focus areas were selected where there was overlap with MN County Biological Survey prairie “focus areas” and TNC priority areas. Each of the 4 project locations directly correlate to core areas identified in the 2010 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Because this project is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, tactical priorities and criteria were established at both the state and local level by respective coordinating groups. criteria for each of these tactics include:a. Protection: location/proximity to other habitats, location/proximity to other protected lands, presence of rare/endangered species, imminence of conversion, ability to support grazing, size, cost, and likelihood for leveraged funding. A more robust listing of selection criteria can be provided upon request.b. Restoration: feasibility/likelihood of success, location, cost, availability of seed, and availability of restoration technical assistance, proximity to other habitats, and their ability to buffer or increase the conservation value of other protected lands.c. Enhancement: urgency/time since last enhancement, feasibility of success, accessibility, availability of enhancement technical assistance, cost, proximity to other habitats and partnership benefits.3. Urgency and opportunity of this proposal: Only about 1% of Minnesota’s original native prairie still remains (about 235,000 acres of an original 1.8 million), and the remnants are still being destroyed and degraded. Less than half of those 235,000 acres are currently protected from conversion, and management capacity is unable to address needs on protected lands. Additionally, more than 90% of the original prairie pothole wetlands in the western part of the state have also been lost. These losses threaten the viability of Minnesota’s prairie/wetland wildlife and recreational opportunities that depend upon them. Further, huge strides that have been made in supplementing habitat with the Conservation Reserve Program are in imminent danger of being lost as contracts expire. Conservationists have a narrow window of opportunity to protect remaining native grasslands, wetlands and other habitats, restore and protect supplemental grasslands and wetlands, and accelerate enhancement efforts to ensure these habitats are providing optimal value to animals and people. This proposal accelerated an initiative begun in 2010.4. Stakeholder involvement and/or opposition: This Phase continues an initiative begun with OHF funding in 2010. We have worked very closely with conservation interests in developing and maintaining this initiative and will continue close collaboration among partners. Via past and ongoing projects, we are also coordinating with other stakeholders (e.g., cattlemen’s associations, Land Stewardship Project, county boards), and will continue to seek opportunities to expand that coordination. Points of opposition that have risen to date include: perceived loss of tax revenues, philosophical opposition to public land ownership, and lack of understanding of processes (i.e. prescribed fire) necessary for long-term prairie system health. To address these concerns we have been actively engaged with county boards and other local units of government, local agricultural producers and groups, and local communities. We anticipate continuing to build these relationships in each of the four project areas.PlanningThis project implements strategies identified in at least 6 plans, as identified below.1. The 2010 MN Prairie Conservation Plan (Plan) identifies three distinct strategies and opportunities for targeting protection, restoration, and enhancement of Minnesota’s prairie and grassland systems. The plan recommends work in “Core Areas” defined as large landscapes that retain some features of functioning prairie systems. Using MN County Biological Survey data and USFWS Habitat Assessment, Populations and Evaluation Team (HAPET)2. MN Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan. The strategic framework of this plan has 5 elements in its “Habitat” section: integrated planning, critical land protection, land and water restoration and protection, (identification of) sustainable practices, and (provision of) economic incentives for sustainable practices. Further, while the plan does not go into great detail with respect to prairie conservation, it clearly states that “protection of priority land habitats” is a vital practice, and prairies clearly fall here.  The Plan identifies 36 distinct prairie core areas across the western third of the state. Collectively these core landscapes contain 71% of the state’s remaining native prairie. All 4 of the project focus areas directly correlate with one or more of these core areas.3. Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild and Rare. The primary objective identified in the MN DNR’s plan is to “stabilize and increase populations of “species in greatest conservation need (SGCN)”. In the prairie regions of Minnesota, strategies to achieve this goal include:a. Support incentives that avoid conversion of grasslands into row crops where SGCN occur.b. Use mowing, cutting woody vegetation, prescribed fire, or careful use of herbicides to prevent the invasion of grasslands by trees and shrubs.c. Lengthen the cutting rotations for hay; avoid early-season mowing.d. Use light to moderate, rotational grazing programs to benefit SGCNe. Prevent fragmentation of grassland habitat.f. Avoid soil compaction in areas occupied by mammal SGCN.g. Increase native plant species components.h. Control spread of invasive species to adjacent native-dominated sites.This project proposes to address all but item “f” above.4. The Nature Conservancy’s Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregional Plan (1998). This plan identifies key conservation targets, geographic emphasis areas, threats to native plant and animal communities, and key strategies to mitigate these threats. The proposal is a solid step in the implementation of this plan. Also, as a step-down from the NTP Ecoregion Plan, the Chapter has completed local level planning (Conservation Action Planning) for smaller geographic units that correspond with the focus areas. Goals within these focus areas are very explicit in identifying conservation targets and actions and are consistent with the activities contained in this proposal.5. DNR’s Pheasant Plan. This proposal is in full support of the Pheasant Plan goal to add 1.5 million acres of undisturbed grassland to the state by 2025.6. DNR’s Waterfowl Plan. This proposal is in full support of the state Long-range Duck Recovery Plan to add 2 million acres of habitat to the state by 2025. It also utilizes establishment of complexes, as per the plan, to achieve multiple conservation synergies and benefits.This plan helps fulfill multiple priorities specified by the LSOHC “Prairie Section Vision”, including permanent protection of existing prairies and wetlands, restoration of prairie and wetland habitats, building grassland/wetland complexes in blocks sufficient to increase migratory breeding bird success, enhancement of public lands for game species and other species of conservation need, and protection of watersheds of shallow lakes. Specifically, this proposal addresses “Prairie Section Strategies” 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 directly.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway, Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project-phase-3,,,,
36607,"Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs II",2017,475300,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St PaulChildren and families will engage in exhibits and programs that build critical and creative thinking skills. These experiences will reach more than 140,000 people. More than 30,000 will be served through the Museum’s ongoing free or reduced-price admission programs, which are funded by additional community partners.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of AmericaBring playful learning experiences to a new audience, reaching an estimated 80,000 people.Minnesota Children's Museum will continue to test the viability of a second Metro area site as a way to increase reach and build audiences.Minnesota Children’s Museum-RochesterMCM-R will engage adults and children in Southern Minnesota in exhibits and programs that build creative and critical thinking skills.These experiences will reach 30,000 people, 4,000 through the Play for All access program.","Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St PaulWith funding from the State of Minnesota, the Museum was able to present the visiting exhibit, tiff presents digiPlaySpace™.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of AmericaIn the interest of providing ongoing play experiences during construction, the Museum chose to open a satellite location at the Mall of America due to its central location within the metro area and the potential to reach new audiences that visit the mall and may not venture to the Saint Paul location. With an official launch date of September 26, 2015, the Museum successfully opened this new satellite location and welcomed 70,809 visitors. In the first year of operating the MOA location, audiences enjoyed four family-favorite exhibits including Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog ™ and Ball-orama™.Minnesota Children’s Museum-RochesterIn addition to hosting 10 visiting exhibits and welcoming over 31,000 visitors under the new leadership of Heidi Mestad, our Rochester satellite activated strategies to successfully gain new funding partners to support ongoing programs, including the Bremer Bank Free First Sunday program",,,,475300,,"Kelly Baker, Chair, Vice President, Human Resources, General Mills; Paul Kasbohm, Secretary, Senior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer, Star Tribune; Philip McKoy, Past Chair, Senior Vice President, CIO – US Region at Aimia Inc.; Steve Stensrud, Treasurer, Partner, Regional Risk and Compliance Leader, Baker Tilly; Siyad Abdullahi, President & CEO, The Language Banc, Inc., Pro-Health Care, Inc.; Kevin Balon, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Best Buy; Robert Befidi, Strategy & Business Development, 3M Health Care Business Group; Chris Bellini, Member, Cozen O’Connor; Holly Boehne, Chief Technology Officer, Andersen Corporation; Melissa Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer, Custom Alarm; Steve Christenson, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Associate General Counsel, Ecolab; Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group; Chad Dayton, Program Director, Wilderness Inquiry; Lisa Duff, Photographer; Paul Dzubnar, President and CEO, Green Mill Restaurants Inc.; Ann Ferreira, Principal, Good Harbor Capital; Michael Fiddelke, Vice President of Pay & Benefits, Target; HT Fish, Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Cargill; Kristi Fox, Second Vice President, Group Client Relationships, Securian; Janel Goff, Managing Director, Goff Investment Group; Jim Grant, Assistant General Counsel, Piper Jaffray; Hema Gunasekaran, Vice President, Nuveen Investments; Patrick Harris, Sr. Vice President, Institutional Government, BMO Harris Bank; Taylor Harwood, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Minnesota Bank & Trust; Robert Hoke, Vice President, Relationship Management Manager, Wells Fargo; Phil Krump, Director, BMO Harris Bank; John Marshall, Manager of Community, Government Relations & Economic Development, Xcel Energy; Kate McRoberts, Partner, Evantage Consulting; Jennifer Moll, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Rochelle Myers, Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota; Sandra Peterson, Retired teacher and State of Minnesota Legislator; Susan Oberman Smith, Vice President of Corporate Actuarial, Thrivent Financial; Jeanne Voigt, Founder and Former President, MindWare; Ronda Wescott, President, Global Technology, Travelers",,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017: (1) Offer special exhibits and programs promoting creative & critical thinking in our main museum in St. Paul. (2) A Pop-up satellite Museum at the Mall of America featuring four changing exhibits to attract thousands of new visitors. (3) Changing exhibits and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester to ensure inclusive family experiences for the Rochester community. ",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","Saint Paul",Minnesota,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-children-s-museum-arts-and-access-programs-ii,,,,
37495,"Minnesota Legal Experience",2017,12000,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","* Video Production The HBA will conduct oral interviews with HBA selected individuals. MNHS will purchase kiosks for a banner traveling exhibit. * Traveling Exhibit MNHS will work to place the exhibit in venues throughout Minnesota. This will enhance the HBA connection to schools, communities and youth throughout Minnesota. * Web/Digital Presence MNHS together with HBA can share links to existing Hispanic/Latino content and resources on the MNHS webpage. MNHS will make a list of links available to HBA. * Educational Opportunities MNHS would like to pursue a live distance learning opportunity with the group's keynote speaker. This event would take place in the morning of the October opening event. Live hook up to selected schools around Minnesota and questions from students submitted ahead of time. MNHS will provide a work plan including logistics, schools, and submission of questions. * Collection HBA and MNHS will discuss the possibility of having collection materials at the opening event. A research guide to Hispanic/Latino material in MNHS collections (newspapers, books, archival material and objects) will be created for public use.",,,7500,,12000,670,,0.10,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This initiative will share the stories of important historical cases and engage communities with the court system. Members of the Hispanic Bar Association will conduct oral interviews with select members, which will become part of a traveling exhibit in partnership with MNHS. Through this project, MNHS will assist the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association in advancing the goals of the Minnesota Legal Experience.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Rice, Stearns, Sherburne, Beltrami",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-legal-experience,,,,
2926,"Minnesota River Valley Green Corridor Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition",2012,1000000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Redwood Area Communities Foundation to acquire lands with high-quality native plant communities and rare features to be established as scientific and natural areas as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Up to $54,000 may be retained by the Department of Natural Resources at the request of the Redwood Area Communities Foundation for transaction costs, associated professional services, and restoration needs. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1000000,,,7.75,"Redwood Area Communities Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) Program is an effort to preserve and perpetuate the state's ecological diversity and ensure that no single rare feature is lost from any region of the state. This includes landforms, fossil remains, plant and animal communities, rare and endangered species, and other unique biotic or geological features. These sites play an important role in scientific study, public education, and outdoor recreation. The Redwood Area Communities Foundation is using this appropriation to work in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to acquire approximately 420 acres of lands in the Minnesota River Valley containing some of the most ecologically sensitive plant communities, rare species, and other unique natural resources in the area. Acquired lands will be established as Scientific and Natural Areas.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,Cobb,"Redwood Area Communities Foundation","200 S Mill St","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(320) 493-4695",1231tlc@charter.net,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Brown, Chippewa, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-river-valley-green-corridor-scientific-and-natural-area-acquisition,,,,
2926,"Minnesota River Valley Green Corridor Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition",2013,1000000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Redwood Area Communities Foundation to acquire lands with high-quality native plant communities and rare features to be established as scientific and natural areas as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. Up to $54,000 may be retained by the Department of Natural Resources at the request of the Redwood Area Communities Foundation for transaction costs, associated professional services, and restoration needs. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1000000,,,7.75,"Redwood Area Communities Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) Program is an effort to preserve and perpetuate the state's ecological diversity and ensure that no single rare feature is lost from any region of the state. This includes landforms, fossil remains, plant and animal communities, rare and endangered species, and other unique biotic or geological features. These sites play an important role in scientific study, public education, and outdoor recreation. The Redwood Area Communities Foundation is using this appropriation to work in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to acquire approximately 420 acres of lands in the Minnesota River Valley containing some of the most ecologically sensitive plant communities, rare species, and other unique natural resources in the area. Acquired lands will be established as Scientific and Natural Areas.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brad,Cobb,"Redwood Area Communities Foundation","200 S Mill St","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(320) 493-4695",1231tlc@charter.net,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Brown, Chippewa, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-river-valley-green-corridor-scientific-and-natural-area-acquisition,,,,
2533,"Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project, Phase 2",2012,4500000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(e)","$4,500,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands and savanna. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be within the two existing and two additional pilot focus areas contained in the accomplishment plan. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with appropriations from the outdoor heritage fund must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.",,"Protect, Restore and Enhance 2,553 acres of Wetlands and 13,999 acres of Prairies.",,1427700,"ENRTF, NFWF, TNC, RIM, NAWCA",4499500,,,6.3,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Goals for Phase 2 of the MN Prairie Recovery Program were to: protect 1200 acres native prairie/savanna; restore 250 acres grassland; enhance 6000 acres grassland/savanna with fire, invasive species removal, and grazing; and continue a new prairie conservation model. This Phase resulted in a total of 962 acres protected, 15,554 acres enhanced, and 36 acres restored. When combined with Phase 1 of the Program we have cumulatively protected 2,645 acres, enhanced 35,836 acres and restored 204 acres using OHF funds. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan.",,"Design and Scope of Work 1. Problems to be addressed: the conservation problems facing Minnesota’s prairies, prairie potholes, grasslands and savannas are many, and include: a.Continued losses of native and restored grasslands due to economic pressures. b.Degradation of existing public grasslands and wetlands due to encroachment by woody vegetation and other invasive species that reduces their values to wildlife and people. c.Inadequate public access for hunting and fishing in agricultural parts of the state. d.Potential loss of local taxes and local incomes when land is acquired by public entities. e.Long-term state obligations for management of public lands and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes creates a burden for state budget. f.Programmatic and staff limitations that reduce efficiencies in implementing diverse conservation programs across multiple partners. 2. Scope of work: with the appropriated funding, and with other funds leveraged by this money and brought by other partners, the following actions and outcomes were realized. •The “Prairie Recovery Project Partnership” was initiated within the Upper MN River Valley and Aggasiz Beach Ridges and continued in the Glacial Lakes and Tallgrass Aspen Parklands landscapes. Two additional prairie biologists were hired and co-located in partner offices to facilitate and oversee enhancement work on publicly owned grasslands. Dedicated protection staff continued to identify priority parcels for permanent protection, conduct outreach with landowners, and bring real estate transactions to fruition. A project coordinator oversaw implementation of the above activities, and provided administrative support for budget monitoring and reporting. •Original goals for the project included 1,200 acres protected, 250 acres restored and 6,000 acres enhanced. We fell short of our overall protection goals with 962 acres permanently protected. The shortfall was due to the fact that a number of quality projects arose in the central part of the start, specifically Pope and Kandiyohi counties, where land prices are considerably higher than other parts of the prairie region. Protected lands are held by The Nature Conservancy and are open to public hunting and fishing. We greatly exceeded our enhancement goals with 15,435 acres of permanently protected grasslands managed. Management techniques on grassland enhancement projects included prescribed fire, conservation grazing and/or haying, removal of woody vegetation, and control of exotic invasive species. This work was accomplished through contracts with private vendors and through use of seasonal crews employed by the Conservancy. Three of the five protection projects will require future restoration and are in various stages of site preparation. •A separate restricted internal fund is established by The Nature Conservancy to hold income generated from OHF funded acquisitions. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying and/or cropping), earned interest, public contributions and donations are held in this account and are used to pay for property taxes and ongoing management costs. This model was originally devised to test the principle of utilizing extractive practices (ie haying and grazing, native seed production) as a method for offsetting land holding and management costs. Through the project we have found that revenues generated lag behind holding costs, thereby necessitating private contributions on the part of the Conservancy for making property tax payments. And while the model does not function as effectively as we had originally hoped, economic activities do help at least partially offset ownership costs and can serve as valuable tools for implementing needed management. •On-the-ground staff provided by this grant convened and are leading coordination and implementation of local technical teams called for in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan; actively identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and FWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping); educated lessees on appropriate conservation grazing/haying practices; supervised management of lands acquired above; planned and conducted prescribed burns; and secured other funding for conservation practices, including through the MN DNR's Working Lands Initiative. •Contracts were let with Conservation Corps of Minnesota and private vendors to conduct enhancement activities on new and existing protected conservation lands, greatly expanding current capacity. These activities greatly improved the habitat value of public lands that were not receiving adequate management treatment, while simultaneously providing jobs for MCC and local businesses. Activities included removal of undesirable woody vegetation, identification and treatment of invasive species infestations, removal of abandoned fences and/or other structures, and related restoration/enhancement activities. 3. How priorities were set: prioritization and prioritization criteria varied with the conservation tactic being employed (i.e., protection, restoration, enhancement). Focus areas were selected where there was overlap with Core and Corridor landscapes as defined through the MN Prairie Conservation Plan and Conservancy priority areas. Because this is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, tactical priorities and criteria were established at both the state and local level by the respective Local Technical Teams and local agency personnel. Criteria for each of these tactics included: a.Protection: location/proximity to other habitats, location/proximity to other protected lands, presence of rare/endangered species, imminence of conversion, ability to support grazing, size, cost, and likelihood for leveraged funding. b.Restoration: feasibility/likelihood of success, location, cost, availability of seed, and availability of restoration technical assistance. c.Enhancement: urgency/time since last enhancement, feasibility of success, accessibility, availability of enhancement technical assistance, cost, proximity to other habitats and partnership benefits. 4. Urgency and opportunity of this proposal: about 1% of Minnesota’s original native prairie still remains (about 200,000 acres of an original 1.8 million), and the remnants are still being destroyed and degraded today. Less than half is currently protected from conversion, and management capacity is unable to address needs. Additionally, more than 90% of the original prairie pothole wetlands in the western part of the state have also been lost. These losses threaten the viability of Minnesota’s prairie/wetland wildlife and recreational opportunities that depend upon them. Further, huge strides that have been made in supplementing habitat with the Conservation Reserve Program continue to be in imminent danger of being lost as contracts expire. Conservationists have a narrow window of opportunity to protect remaining native grasslands, wetlands and other habitats, restore and protect supplemental grasslands and wetlands, and accelerate enhancement efforts to ensure these habitats are providing optimal value to animals and people. This phase built upon an initiative begun with our Prairie Recovery Project Phase 1, and expanded efforts into 2 new focus areas. 5. Stakeholder involvement and/or opposition: We have worked very closely with conservation interests in developing this initiative and will continue to collaborate with numerous partners. ",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway, Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55414,612-331-0700,nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project-phase-2,,,,
28405,"Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway 2013 Interpretive Plan",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","We have an inventory of all our sites and a final document that the byway can use to make decisions. We refined the themes and reduced the number of discovery sites. The Byway already used the plan to decide on the writing of four potential panels. We will also use it to organize a new website to be created in 2014.",,,11000,,18000,,"Brent Olson, Ortonville Angela Doren, Ortonville Harold Rusty Dimberg, Ortonville Jim Dahlvang, Montevideo Mike Thein, Clara City Jim Schmaedeka, Clara City Harold Solem, Montevideo Jeff Olson, Dawson Mark Bourne, Dawson Gary Hendrickx, Appleton Heather Giese, Appleton Warren Rau, Appleton Gary L. Johnson, Montevideo Scott Peterson, Granite Falls Kathi Thymian- Ortonville School Board Brett Buer, Dawson ",,"Upper MN Valley Regional Development Commission","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified interpretive specialist to develop an interpretive plan for the history along 287 miles of the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway.",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kristi,Fernholz,"Upper MN Valley Regional Development Commission","323 W Schlieman Avenue",Appleton,MN,56208,"320-289-1981 x6",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood, Scott, Sibley, Swift, Traverse, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-river-valley-national-scenic-byway-2013-interpretive-plan,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28415,"Minnesota Museum Bookshelf",2013,1800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The outcome of having reference books on museum best practices available to staff as well as to a small group of volunteers at the Depot museum was realized.",,,74,,1874,,"Ken Braaten, President Harlan Highberg, Vice President Jan Feil, Secretary Larry Shelquist, Treasurer Fred Sundquist, David Hallan, Debbie Wilde, DonnaRae Jacobson, Rodney Rhen.",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To add 49 standard Minnesota museum administration titles to broaden public accessibility.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-museum-bookshelf,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28481,"Minnesota’s Historic Northwest Consortium: Interpretive Exhibit Plan for Traveling Exhibits",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Minnesota Historic Northwest Consortium",,,,,7000,,"Dean Vikan, President; Alden Anderson, Vice President; Tamara Edevold, Treasurer; Robin Shimpa, Secretary",,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified museum consultant to create a detailed exhibit concept for a traveling exhibit about northwestern Minnesota's fur trade history. ",,,2013-01-01,2014-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Degerstrom,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","412 Geary Avenue NE",Bagley,MN,56621,218-847-2938,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-s-historic-northwest-consortium-interpretive-exhibit-plan-traveling-exhibits,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28522,"Minnesota Dugout Canoe Project",2014,9230,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","MHM's short and intermediate term goals for this project were exceeded in every measurable way. MHM's primary goal for the Minnesota Dugout Canoe (MDC) Project was to take small wood samples from 7 dugout canoes for Accelerated Mass Spectrometry (AMS) radiocarbon testing and document 8 in total (1 canoe had already undergone testing) located in 7 museums and historical societies. MHM's expectations for this part of the project ",,,69,,9299,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deborah G. Handschin, Stephen R. Hack",0.08,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research and analyze the few existing dugout canoes in the State of Minnesota.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,651-489-0759,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Aitkin, Carver, Chippewa, Dodge, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Ramsey, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-dugout-canoe-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
35020,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement and Restoration - Phase VII",2016,1890000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch.2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(c )","$1,890,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance habitat for trout and other species in and along coldwater rivers and streams in Minnesota. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"76 Forest acres and 208 Habitat acres (for a total of 284 acres) Enhanced. ",,1433900,"SWCD, DNR ",1890000,,,0.75,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited volunteers, chapters and partners will enhance habitat for fish, game and wildlife in and along numerous coldwater streams on existing Aquatic Management Areas and other public lands around the state, while leveraging approximately $3 million for this. ",,"We enhanced habitat on fourteen different streams. The scope of work varied to match the site conditions, watershed characteristics, and address the specific limiting factors. Severely degraded or unstable stream sections received comprehensive, large-scale habitat enhancements to restore stream function and in-stream trout habitat. These included intensive projects on Amity Creek and Chester Creek in Duluth, the Stewart River near Two Harbors, the Vermillion River in southern Dakota County, and the Root River in Preston. These projects required extensive grading and modification of stream channel patterns to create habitat-filled, stable channels and restored floodplains. The increased pool habitat created is particularly important for northern projects, where lack of pools was a key limiting factor for native trout populations. Streams in northeast Minnesota need healthy riparian forests to provide shade and improve summer base flows. North Shore streams lack significant groundwater flows and instead are kept cold by the shade provided by trees along their banks. Unfortunately, outbreaks of two tree pests (spruce bud worm and emerald ash borer) are decimating riparian forests near Duluth and the North Shore. To address this we cleared numerous gaps of dead or dying trees along the Stewart River and French River. These areas were then planted with a mixture of long-lived tree species, both coniferous and deciduous. The trees are on their way to providing critical shade and other habitat benefits. We also worked with Lake County to enhance a 76-acre parcel of forest which straddles the upper Stewart River, converting it from brushland to a forest of long-lived trees dominated by pines. Changing the stand’s trajectory in this way is improving the long-term ability of the forest to store water and slowly release cool base flow to sustain the important trout and steelhead fisheries. In the sandy central part of Minnesota, we used the conservation corps to thin alder thickets and strategically place brush bundles in overly wide sections of Kabekona Creek. These are capturing sand and narrowing and deepening the stream channel. In southeast Minnesota, we completed projects on Camp Creek, Daley Creek, Duschee Creek, Little Pickwick Creek, Trout Run Creek, and West and East Indian Creeks. These project sites had very cold water temperatures and decent in-stream habitat but suffered from the negative effects of dense corridors of buckthorn, boxelder and other invasives. Here significant habitat gains were realized by removing these invasive trees and shrubs, which do a poor job holding streambanks. We removed invasive trees and shrubs and seeded corridors with grasses and forbes. This allowed native grasses and forbs, which better secure soils, to become reestablished and let beneficial sunlight reach the stream beds and boost stream productivity. Similarly, near Farmington, MN TU volunteers spent numerous Saturday mornings to cutting buckthorn from 20 acres along the Vermillion River and set the table for prairie plantings following the in-stream habitat work completed in 2019. By work with partners and tailoring the habitat enhancement methods to each project site we have maximized long term benefits to the trout populations at the lowest possible costs. ",2015-07-01,2021-11-12,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,MN,55317,"(612)670 -1629",jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Houston, Hubbard, Lake, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-trout-unlimited-coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-and-restoration-phase-vii,,,,
10035247,"Minnesota Statewide Trout Habitat Enhancement",2025,2308000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(r )","$2,308,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance habitat for trout and other species in and along coldwater rivers, lakes, and streams throughout Minnesota.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - Measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered. Protected, restored, and enhanced aspen parklands and riparian areas - Improved aquatic habitat indicators measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered. Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - Enhancement of in-stream and riparian corridor habitat creates miles of connected habitat. Outcomes in aquatic life are measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered",,,320000,"USFWS and NRCS and other partners",2215000,93000,,0.5,"MN TU","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited will enhance degraded habitat for fish and diverse wildlife in and along priority trout streams with existing permanent protection. Increasing threats to these relatively scarce resources require accelerating habitat work to reduce the backlog of degraded stream reaches and buffer streams from the increased frequency and intensity of large rainfall and flooding. In the process of restoring habitat, we also increase climate resilience by reconnecting streams to their floodplains and removing barriers to fish movement to colder water. Outcomes include increased fish and wildlife populations, and more opportunities for anglers to access quality ecosystems close to home.","The popularity of trout fishing in Minnesota continues to grow. Anglers applaud our recent habitat projects and want to see many more undertaken. Badly degraded habitat on those trout streams that are most accessible to the public severely limits their productivity and public enjoyment. Minnesota Trout Unlimited (""MNTU"") will directly enhance or restore degraded habitat on priority streams with existing protections under the Aquatic Management Area system or other public ownership. We propose to restore or enhance habitat in and along these public waters (in these counties): 1. Keene Creek (St. Louis); 2. Sucker Brook (Clearwater); 3. Stoney Brook (Cass); 4. Baptism, Manitou & Split Rock Rivers (Lake); 5. Little Rock Creek (Benton); 6. Little Cannon River (Goodhue); 7. Garvin Brook (Winona); 8. Rice Creek (Fillmore); 9. Mill Creek (Fillmore); 10. Numerous streams statewide (numerous counties); and 11. Additional Enhancement of older projects statewide (numerous counties). Individual project descriptions are provided in an attachment. Some of the projects listed above may be reduced in scale or dropped due to the lower funding level recommended. However, if substantial other funding is leveraged projects reduced in scale or dropped may yet be completed. Goals and scope of work: The goals of projects are to increase the carrying capacity and trout population of the stream, increase climate resilience, increase angling access and participation, improve water quality, and provide other benefits to aquatic, terrestrial, and avian wildlife. Each project will accomplish one or more of these objectives: (a) increase adult trout abundance, (b) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream, (c) reconnect the stream to its floodplains to reduce negative impacts from severe flooding, (d) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms, (e) increase habitat for invertebrates and non-game species, (f) improve connectivity of habitat along aquatic and riparian (terrestrial) corridors, (g) improve riparian forest health and function, (h) improve angler access and participation, and (i) protect productive trout waters from invasive species. The scope of work and methods utilized vary by project site conditions and are discussed in the individual project descriptions provided in an attachment. How priorities were set: MNTU focuses habitat enhancement and restoration efforts on those watersheds likely to continue to support viable, fishable populations of naturally reproducing trout fifty years and more from now. Work is done only where degraded habitat is a limiting factor for a quality, sustainable fishery. Priority locations are determined through consultations with MNDNR professionals, MNDNR management plans and surveys, other habitat and conservation planning efforts, MNTU members' knowledge of watersheds, and science-based criteria. All things being equal, we consider the potential to draw new anglers outdoors, increase public awareness, engage landowners in conservation, foster partnerships, and increase public support for OHF projects. Stakeholder support: We continue receiving strong support from anglers, landowners, rural communities, and local civic and sporting organizations. We will continue gathering local input and developing partnerships in the planning and implementation stages. Landowners are consistently enthusiastic partners.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,MN,55317,6126701629,john.lenczewski@mntu.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Cass, Clearwater, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Lake, Olmsted, St. Louis, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest, Forest Prairie Transition",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-statewide-trout-habitat-enhancement,,,,
10011403,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement and Restoration, Phase 11",2020,2359000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 5(f)","$2,359,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited to acquire permanent conservation stream easements using the payment method prescribed in Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0272, subdivision 2, and to restore and enhance habitat for trout and other species in and along coldwater rivers, lakes, and streams in Minnesota. Up to $40,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Improved aquatic habitat indicators - Measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered..Improved aquatic habitat indicators - Measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered..Enhancement of in-stream and riparian corridor habitat creates miles of connected habitat. Outcomes in aquatic life are measured through surveys of fish, macro invertebrates and/or exposed substrates. Abundance, size structure and species diversity are considered. .",,,510000,"NRCS and USFWS, TU",2329000,30000,,0.75,"Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited will enhance and restore habitat for fish and wildlife in and along priority coldwater streams located on existing conservation easements and public lands around the state. Trout streams are a relatively scarce resource and increasing threats to them require accelerating habitat work to reduce the backlog of degraded stream reaches. Population outcomes will be maximized by improving the connectivity of habitat and fish and wildlife populations, and building upon work on adjacent sections. Stream easements will be acquired in Pine County and the Duluth area to project the highest quality trout habitat and facilitate habitat enhancement.","Minnesota Trout Unlimited (“MNTU”) proposes to directly restore or enhance degraded habitat on priority streams with existing protections under the Aquatic Management Area system or public ownership. We propose to restore or enhance habitat in and along these public waters (and counties):1. Trout Brook (Dakota);2. Hay Creek (Pine County);3. Beaver Creek (Houston);4. Cedar Valley Creek (Winona);5. Rice Creek (Fillmore);6. Split Rock River (Lake);7. Manitou River (Lake);8. Keene Creek (St. Louis);9. Duluth area streams (St. Louis);10. Numerous streams statewide (prioritized maintenance list).We will also protect via trout stream easements segments of native brook trout streams in Pine County and the Duluth area. Once acquired the easements will be held by the MNDNR.If contracting efficiencies or success leveraging funding enable us to, we will extend project lengths, work on one or more of the projects originally proposed but temporarily ""cut"" by us due to lower funding than requested [Gilbert Creek (Wabasha), Mill Creek (Fillmore), Pine Creek (New Hartford Creek)(Winona),and Torkelson Creek (Fillmore)], and/or work on additional streams. The Split Rock River project will be designed and permitted, and construction funding sought in the next funding cycle.Individual project descriptions are provided in an attachment.Goals and scope of work.The goals of each project are to increase the carrying capacity and trout population of the stream, increase angling access and participation, improve water quality and provide other benefits to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Each project will accomplish one or more of these objectives: (a) increase adult trout abundance, (b) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream, (c) reconnect the stream to its floodplains to reduce negative impacts from severe flooding, (d) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms, (e) increase habitat for invertebrates and non-game species, (f) improve connectivity of habitat along aquatic and riparian (terrestrial) corridors, (g) improve riparian forests as appropriate, (h) improve angler access and participation, and (i) protect productive trout waters from invasive species. The scope of work and methods utilized vary by project and are discussed in the individual project descriptions provided in the attachment.How priorities were set.MNTU focuses on those watersheds likely to continue to support viable, fishable populations of naturally reproducing trout and steelhead fifty years and more from now. Work is done only where degraded habitat is a limiting factor for a quality, sustainable fishery. Priority locations are determined using MNTU members’ knowledge of watersheds, MNDNR management plans and surveys, other habitat and conservation planning efforts, consultations with MNDNR professionals, and science based criteria. All things being equal, we consider the potential to draw new anglers outdoors, increase public awareness, engage landowners in conservation, foster partnerships, and increase public support for OHF projects.Stakeholder support.We continue receiving strong support from local communities, anglers, landowners, partners and the public.",,2019-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P O Box 845 ",Chanhassen,MN,55317,"() -",jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Houston, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Wabasha, Winona","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-trout-unlimited-coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-and-restoration-phase-11,,,,
10034036,"Missing Voices from the Vietnam War Era: The Stories of Minnesota's Southeast Asian Women",2024,200000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Nicole Dailo (Incoming Chair), Shoua Lee (Vice Chair and temporary Secretary), Anil Hurkadli, Emma Corrie, Nonoko Sato, Tiffany Xiong, Bernadette Vang","1 FTE, 0.30 FTE, 0.10 FTE, 0.20 FTE, 0.10 FTE","Coalition of Asian American Leaders",,"This project is a documentary and includes working in partnership with East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) and Vietnamese Social Services (VSS) and with Cambodian American Partnership (CAP) as a program partner with the collaborative aim to provide a platform for Southeast Asian women to share their experiences preserving history, honoring more inclusively the lives impacted, and building awareness of these stories in Minnesota, of particular relevance for our state where Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities established post-Vietnam War and continue to grow.",,,2024-05-31,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Derlee,Moua,,,,,,"(612) 361-9271",derlee@caalmn.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Marshall, Nobles, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/missing-voices-vietnam-war-era-stories-minnesotas-southeast-asian-women,,,,
3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2015,,,,"In FY15, the DNR will revise the 2014 working draft rules and Statement Of Need And Reasonableness and conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules.","In FY15, the DNR published a Request for Comments on the draft rules in June 2014 and accepted comments through the end of September 2014. During the public comment period, we held three public open houses and numerous interest group meetings. We got over 500 comments and wrote a summary report in October 2014. We revised the working draft rules based on these comments, and shared the revisions with stakeholders in December 2014. Throughout early 2015, we collaborated with local governments to revise proposed district boundaries and to analyze and refine the bluff definition. In June 2015, we completed the proposed draft rules and draft SONAR, both of which are undergoing internal review. Formal rulemaking is anticipated to begin in FY16. We did not initiate formal rulemaking in FY15. Work will continue as time and other funding sources allow.",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,,
3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2014,100000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(l)","$100000 the first year is for the commissioner of natural resources for rulemaking under Minnesota Statutes section 116G.15 subdivision 7. ","In FY14 DNR will revise the draft rule and Statement Of Need And Reasonableness written in 2011 and conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules.","DNR intended to revise the draft rules and Statement Of Need And Reasonableness written in 2011 and conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules. However due to strong interest and concerns with the draft rules DNR expanded its process to re-engage with local governments and interest groups to understand their concerns and make the draft rules more workable before moving forward. In FY14 DNR: •met individually with each local government administering plans and ordinances in the MRCCA at least once and three times in group meetings convened by Metro Cities •met with numerous interest groups at their request •submitted a report to the Legislature in January 2014 •revised the 2011 draft rules (referred to as the 2014 working draft rules) and •published a second Request for Comments in June 2014 and initiated a public outreach effort to provide information to the public and get additional input on the working draft rules.",,,,53703,80,,0.72,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,,
3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2011,250000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(e)","$250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are to adopt rules for the Mississippi River corridor critical area under Minnesota Statutes section 116G.15. The commissioner shall begin rulemaking under chapter 14 no later than January 15 2010. At least 30 days prior to beginning the rulemaking the commissioner shall notify local units of government within the Mississippi River corridor critical area of the intent to adopt rules. The local units of government shall make reasonable efforts to notify the public of the contact information for the appropriate department staff. The commissioner shall maintain an e-mail list of interested parties to provide timely information about the proposed schedule for rulemaking opportunities for public comment and contact information for the appropriate department staff.","DNR will develop rules that protect and manage multiple values of the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area.","DNR engaged the public and key stakeholders in a comprehensive process to develop draft rule language. The draft rules and SONAR (Statement of Need and Reasonableness) are written; however the agency lost its authority to conduct formal rulemaking to finalize and promulgate the rules.",,,,145392,8100,,0.5,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,,
3614,"Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(e)","$250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are to adopt rules for the Mississippi River corridor critical area under Minnesota Statutes section 116G.15. The commissioner shall begin rulemaking under chapter 14 no later than January 15 2010. At least 30 days prior to beginning the rulemaking the commissioner shall notify local units of government within the Mississippi River corridor critical area of the intent to adopt rules. The local units of government shall make reasonable efforts to notify the public of the contact information for the appropriate department staff. The commissioner shall maintain an e-mail list of interested parties to provide timely information about the proposed schedule for rulemaking opportunities for public comment and contact information for the appropriate department staff.",,,,,,124572,13785,,1.0,,,"The DNR has been charged by the legislature to develop rules that protect and manage the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) for natural resource, economic development, transportation, historic preservation, and other values. This project engages stakeholder groups in a public process to balance regulatory protections with local flexibility and control. The rules will replace the outdated Executive Order that currently guides development in the MRCCA. The legislation requires the rules to establish new districts within the MRCCA and to develop minimal guidelines and standards for building, bluff protection, and clean water (stormwater, erosion control, etc) for the districts. These standards must include key resources to be protected or enhanced and they must take into account municipal plans and policies, as well as existing ordinances and conditions. The rule will also address public facilities and subdivision requirements.","In the 1970's a series of Executive Orders established the only ""critical area"" in the state of Minnesota. The orders recognized the importance of the corridor, a narrow strip of land on either side of the Mississippi River from Dayton and Ramsey to the confluence with the St. Croix River, as a ""unique and valuable state and regional resource for the benefit of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state, region, and nation."" All local governments with jurisdiction in the MRCCA currently have plans and ordinances in place that will need to be updated once the rules are promulgated.",,2009-07-01,2015-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Shillcox,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5727",jennifer.shillcox@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-corridor-critical-area-rulemaking-0,,,,
10013411,"Mitchell Hamline/Hamline University Collaboration on Permanent Mitchell Hamline History Center",2018,60000,"MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,000,000 each year is for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","By the end of the grant period, the collaboration between the MHSL and Hamline archive departments had proceeded very well; the Committee had engaged actively and productively with Museology in developing the partnerships and exhibit planning; and alumni had begun to be aware of the History Center development. Artifacts and loan documents for the Preliminary Exhibit are in place through December 2021 and research access continues, with surprise discoveries shared with enthusiasm. The full committee or subgroups have had fifteen meetings with Museology, facilities, new partner prospects, Hamline representatives and the architect looking at the designated site in the MHSL building. The Committee:s steady work with Museology involved extensive engagement on the interpretive themes and script for both the Preliminary and Full exhibit planning while Museology:s outreach to potential new partners was reported to and followed up by Museology and a Committee subgroup working together. Initial Museology help with overview and thinking about the Hamline partnership was utilized by Committee members to further develop that collaboration directly with Hamline. In addition to the webpage that was being developed simultaneously, constituent groups (alumni, students, faculty and administration) were able to learn about the History Center through a well-attended and enthusiastically received program in April on the First Amendment entitled, :Freedom of Speech in an Era of Social Responsibility: The Near Injunction at Ninety.: Produced as part of a First Amendment Scholars Program, one goal was the recognition of the :emerging: History Center by highlighting the Minnesota Supreme Court:s seminal case on prior restraint and its continued relevance to :hate speech: and legal or social restraints. There was also a specific notice to alumni in June announcing the purpose and progress of the History Center development, featuring themes that bind them as the combined law school. Also alerting them to the intent to host events and add historical material to its website, the announcement encouraged the contribution of historical materials. As alumni and other constituents become more familiar with the History Center through the Preliminary Exhibit and partnership involvement, they will be surveyed for their views and engagement. With regard to the expected impact in the Intermediate Term, the cost for mounting the Preliminary Exhibit was calculated and shared equally by MHSL and Hamline University. This was an important step in working out mutual financial support for the initial development of the History Center. Similarly, the opportunity for alumni and others to share their stories is carefully integrated into the Exhibit Planning and design.",,4925,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",64926,,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law : Gregory L. Buck, Christine Chalstrom, Jeanne M. Forneris, Donovan W. Frank, Nicole James Gilchrist, Lisa A. Gray, Clifford M. Greene, Sara Grewing, Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks, Mark A. Hallberg, Linda N. Hanson, Frank V. Harris, Jean Holloway, James J. Hoolihan, Charles H. Johnson, Christine Kucera Kalla, Steven J. Kirsch, Jennifer Lauermann, Richard L. Mack, Eric J. Magnuson, Helen M. Meyer, Fayneese Miller, Steven E. Rau, Denise D. Reilly, Susan C. Rhode, Ellen G. Sampson, David M. Sparby, Becky R. Thorson, Wendy K. Watson; Hamline University : Karen Bach, Arthur Becker, Michael Brilley, Lorinda Burgess, Ching-Meng Chew, Doron Clark, Nneka Constantino, Bryce Doty, Win Folkers, Jeanne Forneris, Cindy Gregorson, Brenda Heim, Denise Holloman, Peter Janzen, Jenny Keil, Robert Klas, Jr., Gwen Lerner, Richard Mack, Fayneese Miller, Ken Morris, Jay Novak, Bruce Ough, Dale Peterson, Steve Richards, Roberta Saunders, Julie Showers, Mariah Tollgaard, Wendy Watson, Ellen Watters, Richard Wien.",,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law","Private College/University","To further the affiliation between Mitchell Hamline and Hamline University with a partnership for the initial development of the MHSL History Center and meaningful public programming.",,"Partners: Mitchell Hamline School of Law and Hamline University The recent combination of William Mitchell College of Law with Hamline University School of Law was a historic event for St. Paul and Minnesota, bringing together two of Minnesota's four institutions of legal education into the new Mitchell Hamline School of Law. The combination agreement provided for the development of a history center to preserve each law school's rich legacy and the impact of faculty, staff, and over 19,000 alumni on Minnesota legal history. A new history center will help constituents, neighbors, and the broader Minnesota community understand Mitchell Hamline's colorful origins, community impact, and contributions to the ever-evolving world of legal education. Mitchell Hamline will take on the responsibility of lead partner; initial steps in the institutions' plan are: :The Hamline University president will invite faculty, staff, and alumni to join a history center committee and help shape the center's development, including thematic development, acquisitions, display, and preservation of materials. :Archivists at both institutions will develop a working relationship to handle artifacts and materials in compliance with collections management policy and procedures to enrich exhibits and programming. The grant will also operationalize content information collected in previous research efforts by developing an approved conceptual plan and making interpretive programs recommendations. This will be followed by planning a narrative for a preliminary exhibit and fundraising documents, including schematic drawings for the space. During this process, the History Center Committee will plan ongoing historical programming with possible topics, like the impact of faculty scholarship on Minnesota law; the law schools' renowned work in health law, dispute resolution, children and the law, and Indian law; the relationship of communities of color to the law schools; histories of unsung heroes; traditions and student life over the decades; and the law schools as parts of their neighborhoods.",2018-06-01,2019-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marie,Failinger,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law","875 Summit Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 695-7658",marie.failinger@mitchellhamline.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mitchell-hamlinehamline-university-collaboration-permanent-mitchell-hamline-history-center,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10019630,"MNDNR Trout Stream Conservation Easements",2022,500000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(h)","$500,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in permanent conservation easements to protect trout stream aquatic habitat. Of this amount, up to $65,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Outcome is coldwater stream corridors have protection and angler access. This is evaluated with easement stewardship. Regular monitoring visits evaluate compliance with easement terms, and MNDNR staff work with landowners to correct any issues that are out of compliance with the agreement. Outcome is coldwater stream corridors have protection and angler access. This is evaluated with easement stewardship. Regular monitoring visits evaluate compliance with easement terms, and MNDNR staff work with landowners to correct any issues that are out of compliance with the agreement",,,,,500000,,,,DNR,"State Government","We propose a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection for trout streams in Minnesota, with an emphasis on Southeast and Northeast Minnesota. We propose to protect 3.75 miles of trout streams, including approximately 75 acres with permanent conservation easements on private land. Protected lands will be designated as Aquatic Management Areas (AMA's) administered by the Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife.","Trout fishing in Minnesota is enjoyed by thousands of anglers. The MNDNR Section of Fisheries administers a conservation easement program that has strong stakeholder support, and protects the habitat that is the foundation of our successful trout management program. Over 90% of our conservation easements protect trout streams. In addition to protecting the riparian corridor of trout streams, easements provide access for the angling public, and also provide access for restoration and enhancement projects. We propose a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection for trout streams across Minnesota. Most trout streams are found in Southeast and Northeast Minnesota, but conservation opportunities in other areas of the state will be evaluated by scoring and ranking candidate parcels as they become available. We propose to protect 3.75 miles of trout streams and approximately 75 acres with permanent conservation easements on private land. Protected lands will be designated as Aquatic Management Areas (AMA's) administered by the Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. The dollar value of trout stream conservation easements is set by formula described in M.S.84.0272 subd. 2. The formula uses the length of stream being placed under easement and the area of the easement footprint. The length of the stream easement in feet (length is measured in GIS from a current aerial photo) is multiplied by $5 per foot. The area of the easement foot print is also measured in GIS. The area in acres is multiplied by the average per acre estimated market value of Agricultural, Rural Vacant, and Managed Forest Land within the township where the easement lies. Estimated market value and total acres by land type for every township in the state are supplied by the Department of Revenue and revised annually. So, easement price is calculated as (feet of stream under easement x $5) + (acres of easement foot print x average market value/acre within that township). Dollar estimates in this proposal are based on current estimated market value, and are subject to change. Scoring and ranking candidate parcels for trout stream conservation easement acquisition is based on multiple criteria as described in the proposal attachment. Criteria include fishery quality, rare natural features and other ecological attributes, potential to link with existing easements to increase protected corridors, and the need for access to conduct habitat restoration and enhancement projects with potential to improve the fishery. Please refer to the attachments for details. The current parcel list is based on parcels meeting a minimum scoring threshold and with landowners expressing an interest in selling an easement. The proposal includes the cost of easements, professional services to complete the transactions, and a deposit to the Easement Stewardship Account to cover future costs of stewardship. The proposal can be scaled by dropping lower scoring parcels.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rick,Walsh,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",MN,55155,,rich.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Fillmore, Houston, St. Louis, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mndnr-trout-stream-conservation-easements,,,,
35083,"MNDNR Aquatic Habitat Protection Phase VIII",2017,1023200,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$1,578,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements for aquatic management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, to acquire permanent conservation easements under the Minnesota forests for the future program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 84.66, and to restore and enhance aquatic and adjacent upland habitat. Of this amount, up to $153,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions, conservation easements, restorations, and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"41 acres protected (in fee with state PILT liability) and 194 acres protected (in easement) for a total of 235 acres ",,,,1020800,3000,,,DNR,"State Government","DNR acquired a fee-title parcel designated as an Aquatic Management area in Itasca County.  This acquisition protected 41 acres and exceeded the accomplishment plan goal.  Nine trout stream conservation easements were also added to the AMA system.  Two Forests for the Future easements with a combined total of 171 acres were acquired, achieving protection in priority watersheds while maintaining working forest in private ownership. ",,"We take a programmatic approach to acquisition, with scoring systems specific to fee-title Aquatic Management Areas, and trout stream conservation easements, respectively, to determine priority of candidate parcels.  An outstanding parcel that scored well for multiple criteria was available in Itasca County.   All of the available fee-title funding for this appropriation was used on this parcel.  Other funding also contributed to this acquisition. Candidate parcels for trout stream conservation easements are also scored and ranked with relevant criteria specific to trout streams.  DNR Central Office program staff work with the Fish and Wildlife Acquisition unit and field staff to identify candidate parcels with landowners willing to sell conservation easements, and prioritize candidates based on scores.  Trout stream easements are valued using the formula in statute, so the landowner knows the maximum value from the start of the acquisition process.   This appropriation was one of two in which Fish and Wildlife Division staff in DNR partnered with the Division of Forestry to target forest easement acquisition in priority watersheds.  The overlapping objectives central to this partnership are protecting water quality, and maintaining sustainable working forests on private land.  Both Division of Forestry and Division of Fish and Wildlife staff conducted outreach with lake associations in the 5 watersheds to explain the program, identify interested landowners, and provide application materials.  Applications filled out by interested landowners meeting sign-up criteria were scored by staff in both the Fish and Wildlife Division and Forestry Division of DNR.  Parcels meeting criteria were appraised, and offers made to the landowners.  While acquisition of easements was completed on two parcels, landowners declined the offer for a significant parcel in Hubbard County. ",,2020-10-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Martin,Jennings,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5176",martin.jennings@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Crow Wing, Fillmore, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Olmsted, St. Louis, Wabasha","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mndnr-aquatic-habitat-protection-phase-viii,,,,
10034074,"MNmicro Cultural Film Festivals",2024,89500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Kristen Baas, Robert Brittain, Tracy Call, Jay Dunphy, Jenny Hanson, Jeff Hayne,","0.25 FTE, 0.25 FTE","Twin Cities Film Fest",,"This project is a new initiative propelled from current programming. Twin Cities Film Fest will launch MNmicro Cultural Film Festivals. Instead of just celebrating national diverse voices with some Minnesota (40%) connected films during the 10-day festival, the new program will put a spotlight on diverse voices and cultures specifically through Minnesota exclusive films during their respective nationally recognized cultural heritage celebration months. A microfilm festival celebrating each culture and its legacy in our state will be presented through a selection of curated Minnesota films, with post film discussions with filmmakers and audiences and networking events.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jatin,Setia,,,,,,"(651) 334-7519",Jatin@twincitiesfilmfest.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mnmicro-cultural-film-festivals,,,,
10034022,"Model Legislature Program Expansion",2024,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Roz Peterson (President), Tarryl Clark (Vice President), Kathy Saltzman (Secretary), Bob Vogel (Treasurer), Lyndon Carlson (Director At Large), James Casserly (Director At Large), Kathy Tingelstad (Director At Large), Rick Krueger (Director At Large), Teresa Lynch (Director At Large), Kathy Sheran (Director At Large), Dave Senjem (Director At Large), Michelle Benson (Director At Large), Mike Beard (Director At Large), Bob Vanasek (Director At Large), Rep. Dean Urdahl (Director At Large), Carol McFarlane (Director At Large), Rep. Gene Pelowski (Director At Large), Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (Director At Large), Paul Thissen (Director At Large), Dave Knutson (Director At Large), Sen. Zach Duckworth (Director At Large)",,"Minnesota Legislative Society",,"Minnesota Legislative Society will expand the Model Legislature program to Central Minnesota through St. Cloud State University by bringing in local elected officials to participate as legislators in the process. It will incorporate caucus meetings and involve students as lobbyists. The Model Legislature event engages students directly by: working in committees that mirror standing committees of the Minnesota legislature; debating, amending, and voting on bills in committee; debating and sending to the governor for the program.",,,2024-03-15,2025-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Donahoe,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/model-legislature-program-expansion,,,,
10031387,"Modernizing Minnesota's Plant Community Classification and Field Guides",2025,1800000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03q","$1,800,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to collect additional vegetation and environmental data and update the state's 20-year-old native plant community classification guides to incorporate new data, streamline user application and access to products, and include analysis of climate and vegetation trends. Net income generated as part of this appropriation may be reinvested in the project if a plan for reinvestment is approved in the work plan. This appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,15.45,"MN DNR","State Government","Update the state's 20-year-old native plant community classification guides to incorporate new data; streamline user application and access to products; and increase connections to evolving climate and vegetation trends.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Bruce,Carlson,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5083",bruce.carlson@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/modernizing-minnesotas-plant-community-classification-and-field-guides,,,,
10034286,"Monkeybear Puppetry",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Pramila Vasudevan, Sally Nixon, Magdalena Kaluza","5; Program Director (.25 FTE), Development and Communications Manager (.11 FTE), Program Manager (.25 FTE), Program Coordinator (.25 FTE), Operations Coordinator (.25FTE)","Monkeybears Harmolodic Workshop",,"Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop (Est. 2016) supports Native, Black, IPOC in developing creative and technical skills in contemporary puppetry. Their projects include puppetry workshops, new theater pieces, stop motion puppetry, open studio work and sessions.",,,2024-07-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chamindika,Wanduragala,,,,,,"(651) 489-8393",chamindika@monkeybear.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/monkeybear-puppetry-0,,,,
10031444,"Morrison County Historical Society Streambank Stabilization and Restoration",2025,519000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$519,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District to stabilize and restore land along the Mississippi River owned by the Morrison County Historical Society within the statutory boundaries of Charles A. Lindbergh State Park to improve water quality and improve aquatic and terrestrial habit. For purposes of this appropriation, subdivision 13, paragraph (e), does not apply. The commissioner of natural resources may make reasonable amounts of this appropriation available on an advance basis to accommodate the Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District's cash-flow needs if a plan for the advances is approved as part of the work plan.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,0.1,"Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Construction funding is needed to stabilize a unique shoreline site using a bioengineered design incorporating native plants soil wraps, stream barbs and root wads to create aquatic habitat.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Shannon,Wettstein,"Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District","16776 Heron Road USDA Service Center","Little Falls",MN,56345,"(320) 631-3553",shannon.wettstein@morrisonswcd.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/morrison-county-historical-society-streambank-stabilization-and-restoration,,,,
10034056,"Mother Tongue",2024,74000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Eric Dayton (President), Maxine Badet, Jothsna Harris, Carson Kipfer",,"The Great Northern",,"The Great Northern will commission Mother Tongue, a new multimedia work from interdisciplinary Minnesota artist Mary Prescott. In fall 2024, The Great Northern and Prescott will invite six local matriarchs from cultural communities represented in the Twin Cities (Hmong, Somalian, Indigenous, Mexican, Indian, Ethiopian, etc.) to a potluck meal. Each guest will bring a dish to share with the group that represents their heritage, telling the story of why it holds meaning for them personally. Through this project, The Great Northern will explore how cooking and family recipes can recover the lost legacies of immigrant women, particularly Asian women, whose cultures and histories have often been erased through misogyny, racism, displacement, and assimilation.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Nordstrum,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mother-tongue,,,,
28729,"Mount Zion Temple Oral History Transcriptions",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"FEDERATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS * Denotes Executive Committee *Wendy Baldinger (President), *Susan Minsberg (President-Elect), *Mary Ann Barrows Wark (Vice President), *Steve Brand (Vice President), *Randi Roth (Secretary), *Debbie Weiss (Treasurer), Mark Adelman, Jennifer Bagdade, Michael Barry, Rabbi Zalman Bendet, Sharon Benmaman, Alan Bernick, Lisa Bernick, Herman Birnberg, Charles Fodor, Sarah Foman, Barry Glaser, David Glaser, Joe Goldberger, Philip Goldman, *Jules Goldstein, Charles Goodman, *Karen Gordon, Mitzi Gramling, Andrew Greenseid, *Jerry M. Helfand, Stevan Kafitz, Peggy Kipp, Lisa Lane, *Rick Linsk, Sally Lorberbaum, Scott Marvy, Sarah McGee, Charles Nauen, Linda Nides, Jeffrey Oberman, *Jonathan Parritz, Bonnie Resnick, Michael Saxon, *Polly Saxon, Karen Schanfield, *Marsha Schoenkin, *Dr. Yoav Segal, *Michelle Shaller, Steven Shaller, *Susan Shapiro, Sally Silk, Lisa Silverberg, *Dede Smith, Diane Smookler, Dr. Loren J. Taple, Mark Usem, *Royee Vlodaver, Daniel Zelle, Ex Officio_Rabbi Morris Allen (Beth Jacob Congregation), Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein (Temple of Aaron), Rabbi Adam Stock Spilker (Mount Zion Temple), Rabbi Asher Zeilingold (Adath Israel)",,"United Jewish Fund & Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To transcribe oral history interviews from Mount Zion Temple, making them publicly accessible.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Mary Ann",Wark,"United Jewish Fund & Council","790 Cleveland Ave. South","St Paul",MN,55116,651-644-8533,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mount-zion-temple-oral-history-transcriptions-0,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031057,"Movement as Language: When words are not enough movement is our common language.",2023,49645,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","semifinalist and pre-award stage","Movement as Language dance education programming project that is built of four distinct stages: 1) Community Engagement: discuss workshop goals and receive input from community members. 2) Workshops: provide dance education and intersectional conversations through movement. 3) Rehearsals: collaborate with professional and community dancers to generate intercommunity conversations and choreography. 4) Performance: share the work developed in this project with the community and gather feedback. To date, this is the status of each stage: 1) Community Engagement: Interview and contracting instructors/choreographers: Aneka McMullen and Non Edwards (November - December 2022); finding the community partners to host the workshops: CM's Fitness & Dance, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice, and Theatre and Zorongo Flamenco Dance and Theatre (January - February 2023). Marketing and Publicity were designed and shared on social media, email contacts, and posters and flyers printed to be exposed on several community boards in the twin cities (March 2023). There was a change on the leadership team: due to maternal leave from the project coordinator, Erika Martin, in order to preserve the high quality of dance educational delivery in the workshops we needed to reallocate the budget and from 7 community dancers, to stay with 5 community dancers, to have the financial resource to hire the 3rd instructor considered for the workshops. 2) Workshops: 3 workshops series, 2 days per workshop, a total of 5 hours each. Workshop 1, CM's Fitness & Dance | April 14th - 15th Day 1, Friday, April 14th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 15th, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m Total of participants registered: 10 Total of participants attended: 7 Workshop 2, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice | April 22nd -23rd Day 1, Friday, April 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 23rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Total of participants registered: 17 Total of participants attended: 15 Workshop 3, Zorongo Flamenco | April 28th - 29th Day 1, Friday 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday 29th, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Total of participants registered: 13 Total of participants attended: TBD 3) Rehearsals: Choreographers/Professional dancers rehearsals started on April 11th and are programmed from 10 am to 12 pm every Tuesday at CM's Fitness & Dance, and Thursdays at The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice. Rehearsals with community dancers will start on May 8th. 4) Performance: Contract Technical Director & Production Designer (February 2023) Contract Assitant Director (February 2023) Engagements with community Musicians, Custom & Makeup designers (April 2023) Visit to The Southern Theatre with the Production team: week of May 8th, 2023 About project goals: Through this dance educational project, we have empowered community voices and provided diverse humanities programming through workshops and performances. The workshops provided an introduction to contemporary dance and teach choreographic tools that can be used for self-discovery that improve communication practices in everyday life. By using this teaching format we are increasing accessibility to cultural resources like the dance that has a long history in Minnesota. The theme of this ML 2023 workshop series is migration - participants are guided through movement exercises and encouraged to develop their own choreography as a way of storytelling. We will examine migration from our unique perspectives as a transition or transformational experience in life. The focus of this workshop will be to learn how to use our body as an instrument for expression and is open to adults of all abilities and levels of dance experience. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, ESL, and community members with disabilities are encouraged to participate. No dance experience is required. Communities serve from our registered attendance: Non-binary 21% LGBTQ+ 66% Disabilities 25% Neurodirvegent 25% Participants related to dance/movement in some form: No experience 7% Some 38.3% Yes related to dance/movement 54.7% This project is an example of culturally diverse humanities programming in both leadership and community involvement. The professional dancers leading this project come from different cultural backgrounds and are prioritizing the input from communities to develop the workshops themselves. Diversity in experience, dance, and language incorporated in this project enriches Minnesota's cultural landscape and enhances humanities development. Ultimately it is the participation of the community with their stories and voices that will reach beyond this project. While we are opening a creative space to generate these stories with movement and share them with the community in performance, we are merely empowering community members to use dance as a means to safely express their identity, culture, and lived experience.; Movement as Language Dance education programming project was built of four distinct stages: 1) Community Engagement: discuss workshop goals and receive input from community members. 2) Workshops: provide dance education and intersectional conversations through movement. 3) Rehearsals: collaborate with professional and community dancers to generate intercommunity conversations and choreography. 4) Performance: share the work developed in this project with the community and gather feedback. To date, this is the status of each stage: 1) Community Engagement: Interview and contracting instructors/choreographers: Aneka McMullen and Non Edwards (November - December 2022); finding the community partners to host the workshops: CM's Fitness & Dance, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice, and Theatre and Zorongo Flamenco Dance and Theatre (January - February 2023). Marketing and Publicity were designed and shared on social media, email contacts, and posters and flyers printed to be exposed on several community boards in the twin cities (March 2023). There was a change on the leadership team due to parental leave for the project coordinator, Erika Martin. In order to preserve the high quality of dance education in the workshops we reallocated the budget from 7 community dancers to 6 community dancers, to have the financial resources to hire a 3rd instructor/choreographer. 2) Workshops: 3 workshops series, 2 days per workshop, a total of 5 hours each. Workshop 1, CM's Fitness & Dance | April 14th - 15th Day 1, Friday, April 14th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 15th, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m Total of participants registered: 10 Total of participants attended: 7 Workshop 2, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice | April 22nd -23rd Day 1, Friday, April 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 23rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Total of participants registered: 17 Total of participants attended: 15 Workshop 3, Zorongo Flamenco | April 28th - 29th Day 1, Friday 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday 29th, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Total of participants registered: 13 Total of participants attended: 11 3) Rehearsals (Creation Process): Choreographers/Professional dancers' rehearsals were held from April 11th - June 9th totaling 63 hrs and All Cast rehearsals were held from May 8th to June 10th totaling 32 hrs. Rehearsals were held at CM's Fitness & Dance and The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice. This stage was a 6-week creation process that included meetings with the production team: Technical Director, Costume and Consultant Designer, Musicians, and Production Assistant. There was a change to our production team to include 2 professional musicians to create an original sound score and accompany the live performance. This change was made to support the performance with a unique world tailored to the individual stories represented in the solo choreography. The set and projection visuals were also built during this stage in consultation with the choreographers and technical director using images like a quilt, chrysalis, water, and walking that were themes featured in the movement and creation process. 4) Performance: Migration Stories premiered at the Southern Theater on June 16th followed by an additional matinee and evening performance on June 17th. In the lead-up to this performance, the production team and dancers met daily for the technical rehearsals at the theater the week of June 12th. Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm (with talk back) Tickets Sold: 33Tickets Free: 12Total Attendance: 45 Saturday, June 17 at 1:30 pm (pay as able) Tickets Sold: 24 Tickets Discounted: 22Tickets Free: 11Total Attendance: 57 Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm (with talk back) Tickets Solds: 29 Tickets Free: 10 Total Attendance: 39 About project goals: Through this dance education project, we empowered community voices and provided diverse humanities programming through workshops and performances. The workshops provided an introduction to contemporary dance and taught choreographic tools that can be used for self-discovery that improve communication practices in everyday life. By using this teaching format we are increasing accessibility to cultural resources like the dance that has a long history in Minnesota. The theme of this ML 2023 workshop series was migration - participants were guided through movement exercises and encouraged to develop their own choreography as a way of storytelling. We examined migration from our unique perspectives as a transition or transformational experience in life. Out of the workshops we hired 6 community dancers to continue to create a performance using the choreography they developed in the workshops. The choreographers added their own migration storysolos to this pool of material and together guided the dancers to create an evening-length performance: Migration Stories. Communities served in Workshops: Non-binary 21% LGBTQ+ 66% Disabilities 25% Neurodivergent 25% Participants related to dance/movement in some form: No experience 7% Some 38.3% Yes related to dance/movement 54.7% Communities represented in Production: Non-binary 33% LGBTQ+ 53% Disabilities 20% Neurodivergent 38% Latinx 18% Black 18% White 46% Asian 18% This project is an example of culturally diverse humanities programming in both leadership and community involvement. The professional dancers leading this project come from different cultural backgrounds and are prioritizing the input from communities to develop the workshops themselves. Diversity in experience, dance, and language incorporated in this project enriches Minnesota's cultural landscape and enhances humanities development. Ultimately it is the participation of the community with their stories and voices that was presented in the final performance. ",,,"Workshop studios rental were in-kind support from our community partners: CM's Fitness and Dance workshop cost from $55 to $75 per hour. The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice cost per workshop day is $250 Zorongo Flamenco cost per workshop is $75 per day For the rehearsal rental, our community partners have give us a partner cost: CM's Fitness and Dance workshop cost is $45 per hour, we are paying $15 per hour The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice cost is $20 per hour, we are paying $15 per hour. N/A",49645,,N/A,,"Carmen Lucia Lincoln",Individual,"?Movement as Language' explores how dance can become a common language through community workshops and choreographic processes. The workshops are for people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, particularly Latinx, LGBTQ+, and disabled community members. The project will culminate in a unique performance by workshop participants and reflects the work of the leaders' Carmen Lucia 'Meli' Lincoln and Erika Martin in activism, art, and dance education.",,,2023-03-01,2023-06-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/movement-language-when-words-are-not-enough-movement-our-common-language,,,,
17376,"MSU Digitization of Student/Mankatonian magazine",2011,6498,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1644,,,,,,"Minnesota State University, Mankato - Library Services",," 199 issues of the monthly periodicals, The Student and The Mankatonian, from Mankato state Normal School (1888-1913) were digitzed to preserve them and make them more readily available to researchers, geneologists and the MN public at large. Digitized copies were placed in the University Archives Digital Collections at Minnesota State University, Mankato and at the MN Reflections site as part of the Minnesota Digital Library. ",,"To digitize and make accessible student periodicals from Mankato State Normal School, 1888-1913",2010-09-08,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Daardi,Sizemore,,"Library Services - MSU Mankato, P.O. Box 8419",Mankato,MN,56002,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/msu-digitization-studentmankatonian-magazine,,,,
17311,"MTM Collection Management",2010,6918,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,3426,,,,,,"Minnesota Transportation Museum",,"To begin to establish intellectual and physical control over its collection electronically using PastPerfect Museum Software through an inventory project",,"To begin to establish intellectual and physical control over its collection electronically using PastPerfect Museum Software through an inventory project",2010-01-15,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,John,"Hotvet P.E.",,"193 East Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mtm-collection-management,,,,
10034069,"Multicultural Night Market",2024,23741,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Jin Chen (Board Chair), Stephen J. Lu (Secretary), Xianping He, Ange Hwang, Saysetha Philaphandeth, Jeff Cheng, William Cheng, Janet Halim, Linda Hashimoto, Richard He, Phalla Keo, Lambert Lum, Kim Wong, Penny Vang",,"Asian Media Access Inc",,"Asian Media Access will create a new cultural destination at the former St. Paul Sears parking lot, with a weekly Multicultural Night Market in Summer 2024.",,,2024-05-23,2024-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ange,Hwang,,,,,,"(612) 376-7715",amamedia@amamedia.org,"Preservation, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/multicultural-night-market,,,,
10025310,"Musical Memories of 27th and E. Lake: Festive Ritual Traditions of Diasporic Migrants",2023,8000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8000,,"Rob Dingmann - Board Treasurer, Helmi Harrington, PhD. - Chair, Roger Schmitz - Board Member",0.19,"A World of Accordions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in oral history interviews the history of migrants and music on East Lake Street, Minneapolis.",,"To document in oral history interviews the history of migrants and music on East Lake Street, Minneapolis.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rob,Dingmann,"A World of Accordions","786 Interlachen Draw",Woodbury,MN,55125,6123082493,robdingmann@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/musical-memories-27th-and-e-lake-festive-ritual-traditions-diasporic-migrants,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031101,"Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota Book",2022,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","25-35 Sheroes stories published in book2,000-2,500 books printed3 submissions to literary competitions/conferences90% or more of featured Sheroes reporting that their voices were very muchpart of the creative process90% or more of featured Sheroes reporting that their voices were very muchpart of the final story90% or more of featured Sheroes reporting that their stories were very muchauthentic to their work or their journey90% or more of Sheroes who provided edits reporting that their edits were very muchheard and incorporatedNumber of impact areas reported by featured Sheroes, including but not necessarily limited to:Personal empowerment (e.g. I feel affirmed in my leadership or my vision.)Professional legitimacy (e.g. I notice that others better understand my work and value it more highly.)Accountability (e.g. I want to continue showing the community that my leadership is trustworthy and responsive.)Visibility (e.g. I receive more opportunities to share about my work on other platforms).Community need/demand (e.g. I have more community members coming to me/my work looking for support.)Sisterhood (e.g. I appreciate being connected with other Sheroes who share my passions and who support me.)","We are currently in the production phase of the book creation process, but we have made significant progress and are on track with our original grant timeline. Our first draft of the manuscript has been completed! The manuscript includes 26 Shero stories, 20 of which are previously published Sheroes and 6 new Sheroes who have never been featured on our platform. All Sheroes have been interviewed and their stories written even our existing Sheroes stories were updated and rewritten as necessary to best describe what work each is currently doing and who she is today. The first draft of the manuscript also includes introductions from our founder Nausheena Hussain and our Executive Director Malika Dahir as well as back matter, such as information about nominating a Shero, information about RISE, and a glossary of terms. Photography and illustration are also in production. Our photographer has been working with each Shero to capture photos of her in her element, with many shoots taking place at Sheroes' workplaces, schools, and community centers across Minnesota. 15 photo sets have been photographed, edited, and approved; 5 are currently being edited; 6 are being scheduled and will be photographed in the coming months. Our illustrator has begun working on the four illustrations that correspond with the four themes of the book. These interior illustrations are each approximately 50% completed, and she is now starting to sketch ideas for the book cover. As we move forward with production, we are preparing for the later evaluation phase of our project. This is the first time RISE has embarked on a project of this scale, and we want to understand its successes and learn from its challenges. We have drafted a survey to assess our measurable outcomes, which our Sheroes will be asked to complete when the final draft of the book is completed. To ensure transparency and equity in our storytelling process, each Shero is involved with editing and final approval of her story. Finally, to get a head start on the publication phase of this project, we were able to secure a few quotes from printers through our publisher, Daybreak Press. ; Because of the support that we received from the Cultural Heritage grant, we were able to complete our manuscript for our Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota book, complete nearly all artistic elements for the book, and begin the editing and publishing process. We learned firsthand that writing and publishing a book is a long and arduous journey, and without this grant, we would not have been able to dedicate the necessary time and resources to the creative process.The manuscript includes 26 Shero stories, 20 of which are previously published Sheroes and 6 new Sheroes who have never been featured on our platform. All Sheroes have been interviewed and their stories written even our existing Sheroes stories were updated and rewritten as necessary to best describe what work each is currently doing and who she is today. The manuscript also includes introductions from our founder Nausheena Hussain and our Executive Director Malika Dahir as well as back matter, such as information about nominating a Shero, information about RISE, and a glossary of terms.The manuscript is now being edited by the talented Daybreak Press team. In the meantime, we have negotiated and finalized a publishing contract that outlines the terms of our partnership, and we have contributed our financial investment toward the creation of the book.Our photographer has completed all but one photoshoot of our Sheroes, with many taking place at Sheroes' workplaces, schools, and community centers across Minnesota. Our illustrator has completed all four interior illustrations that correspond with the themes of the book, and she is now refining the illustration for the cover.We have also dedicated time to planning community outreach and engagement for the book. We began developing a comprehensive outreach plan, taking stock of our assets, such as Sheroes' organizations and networks, community partners, and potential book placements. We also inquired with 11 women/BIPOC-owned marketing/PR firms and consultants, met with several, and received proposals from our top three.",,,,150000,,"Board members 2022 Shamaila Usmani Lila Eltawey Board members 2022-23 Salmah Hussein -Shura Council Maya Soriano - Shura Council Salma Ahmed -Shura Council Leslie Aktan -Shura Council Sarah Abe -Shura Council; Board Chair - Sarah Abe Maya Soriano, Treasurer Salma Hussein, Board Member Salma Ahmed Ibrahim, Board Member Nasrieen Habib, Board Member",,"Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment",,"Since 2016, RISE has been reclaiming the Muslim woman's narrative through Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota. After featuring 35 Sheroes on our digital platform, we heard from our community that our stories must be told through the traditional medium of a book in order to preserve our cultural heritage and identity as Minnesota Muslim women. By collecting these stories in a book, we will showcase a narrative about a collective of Muslim women changing our state for the better.",,,2022-02-28,2023-09-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Gruidl,,,,,,," sarah@revivingsisterhood.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Olmsted, Stearns, Steele",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/muslim-sheroes-minnesota-book,,,,
10031093,"Mythology Makes Us",2022,25000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Quantitative Outcomes: * 2 days of activities (film screening, community meal, speakers, and live performance), offered in-person and via Ragamala's YouTube channel * 8-10 artists/speakers presenting live * Performance/screening of the work of an additional 11 artists * 5-10 partnering organizations * 1,000 in-person attendees * 1,000 virtual attendees * Diverse audience on metrics of race, ethnicity, faith, neighborhood, age, and gender * Ragamala and our partnering organizations will expand our reach into new constituencies Qualitative Outcomes: Attendees will: * Experience an aspect of Indian culture not often represented in the U.S. * Learn about art forms, epic narratives, traditions, histories, and perspectives with which they were previously unfamiliar * Feel empowered to embrace, define, and share their own multi-hyphenate, intersectional identities * Be motivated to understand, feel empathy for, think expansively about their neighbors and communities * Gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which the performing arts in India are multidisciplinary and intersect with multiple Humanities disciplines * Think expansively about how immigrants can bring our distinct histories, cultural archetypes, and perspectives to the work of cultural/societal transformation","Ragamala Dance Company received support from the Minnesota Humanities Center to develop and present Mythology Makes Us: The Kannagi Festival. At the time of our proposal, this project was conceived as a celebration of Tamil (Southeastern Indian) culture an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. Through dance, dialogue, film, and food. Our intent was to connect past and present and explore how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future. For the past several months we have been planning and shaping the project and expanding it into a six-month series which will include virtual and in-person events throughout the spring. The festival will include: * A film screening of Sthree :Ragamala's contemporary interpretation of Silappathikaram. Sthree's roots are in classical Tamil literature, yet its themes of duty and fate, justice and retribution, power and transcendence illuminate our present moment. Through evocative Bharatanatyam (South Indian classical dance) choreography and English narration, Sthree makes the epic accessible to a wide audience. * Free, Participatory Experiences for the Community: * Ragamala Company members will lead free classes at various locations in St. Paul. We are currently in conversation with the Children's Museum and St. Paul Conservatory of Performing Arts. The classes offer students an introduction to Ragamala's signature style of Bharatanatyam and the opportunity to learn more about the mythologies and epic narratives that inspire Ranee, Aparna, and Ashwini Ramaswamy's choreographic works. * Sacred Geography Hands-on Activity: Sacred Geography is rooted in the South Indian folk visual art form of kolam. Each morning before dawn, women in southeastern India undertake the silent ritual of kolam, making rice flour designs on the ground as mindful offerings to Mother Earth. This daily ritual creates a sacred space and becomes a link between the intimate home and the vastness of the outside world. We are coordinating with partners from different faith organizations in order to share this programming with a wide array of people, and communities new to Ragamala's work. * Moderated Talks, Panel Discussions, and PresentationsA series of in-person and virtual events that incorporate the perspectives of multiple Humanities disciplines including History, Religion, Anthropology, Art History, and Literature. * Bringing Stories to Life through Different Media : This conversation between Ashwini Ramaswamy (Ragamala Dance Company) and Kate Nordstrum (Great Northern Festival) will be held virtually in February 2023. * Author Talk with Keerthik Sasidharan: This virtual event planned for April will give attendees the chance to learn about Sasidharan's approach to writing and his book Dharma Forest. * Alarmel Valli Talk: This event will celebrate Legendary Bharatanatyam dancer Alarm'l Valli 's decades-long relationship with the Twin Cities South Indian community. The talk will be presented virtually in May. * Performance: Students from the Ragamala Training Center will present a public showcase at The Landmark Center Auditorium on June 4th, showcasing the next generation's immersion in the cultures and traditions of our South Indian heritage.; SUMMARYRagamala Dance Company received support from the Minnesota Humanities Center to develop and present Mythology Makes Us: The Kannagi Festival. At the time of our proposal, this project was conceived as a 2-day celebration of Tamil (Southeastern Indian) culture - an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. through dance, dialogue, film, and food. Our intention was to connect past and present and explore how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future. As the project was formally designed and implemented, we ultimately expanded it into a multi-week series entitled Mythology Makes Us, that included virtual and in-person events at multiple partner sites. As noted in our interim report, we adjusted the project dates and expanded it into a six-month series stretching throughout the spring. We expanded the project, incorporating diverse immigrant narratives and broadening the scope of our partnerships. However, our core intention was preserved throughout the process. We were able to secure excellent partners and locations for activities, and the resulting events were a resounding success. WORK ACCOMPLISHED Mythology Makes Us was a celebration of Tamil (SE Indian) culture - an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. Through dance, dialogue, and food, we connected past and present, and explored how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future. As South Indian-American artists, the Tamil epic Silappathikaram is infused into our marrow. With this project, we illuminated our cultural narratives for diverse audiences - both as a window into Tamil culture and as a launching point for intercultural conversations, honoring the epics of our ancestors, their ongoing relevance in today's world, and what they tell us about ourselves in the present moment. Held over several weeks between February and June 2023, activities included: Presentations and artist talks featuring Ragamala's Ranee, Aparna, and Ashwini Ramaswamy alongside iconic Bharatanatyam dancer/choreographer Alarmel Valli (of Chennai, India); second-generation immigrant American dancers/choreographers of various backgrounds including Phil Chan, Alanna Morris, MN JoeTran, and Berit Ahlgren; author Will McGrath; and Syrian-American visual artist Kevork Mourad, co-presented by The Coven, Northrop, Green Card Voices, Magers and Quinn bookstore, Natyakala, and others (both in person and virtually on Zoom) Presentations and hands-on workshops in Bharatanatyam and the Tamil folk visual art form of kolam at the Flint Hills Family Festival, Somali Museum of MN, St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts, MN Children's Museum, MSS (serving people with disabilities), libraries, Stafford Library, and others, exploring how our culturally rooted art forms and traditions, handed down across generations, inform our contemporary lives A culminating performance featuring the next generation of Ragamala, followed by a community meal at Landmark Center in St. Paul GOALS ACHIEVED This project furthered Ragamala's mission to use our art to: Foster listening, understanding, and empathy through shared cultural narratives Inspire new ways of thinking about ourselves, our community, and our place within it Amplify unheard voices & shape new paradigms of how we see one another To measure our goals and outcomes, feedback was collected via e-surveys, livestream chats, dialogue with attendees, and email/social media response. Diversity was assessed via conversation and observation. Data was evaluated by Ragamala staff/board. Using these practices, we are proud to say that we met or exceeded all our major goals for this project, as follows: Quantitative Outcomes (recorded based on guest counts and survey data collected in partnership with presenting venues): 14 days of activities over the course of six months, offered in-person and via Zoom 14 artists (dancers, choreographers, visual artists, authors, and speakers) performing and presenting live 16 partner organizations and venues hosting elements of the Festival and/or promoting it to new constituencies 2,077 in-person attendees 30 virtual attendees via Zoom Meeting or exceeding 100% of our diversity targets on metrics of race, ethnicity, faith, neighborhood, age, and gender Qualitative Outcomes (measured through written comments by attendees and post-event dialogue, collected during & after events and reviewed by our staff): At least 60% of attendees experienced underrepresented aspects of Indian culture - specifically, the Tamil traditions surrounding the Kannagi Festival At least 60% of attendees learned about art forms, epic narratives, traditions, histories and perspectives with which they were previously unfamiliar At least 60% of attendees felt empowered to embrace, define and share their own multi-hyphenate, intersectional identities At least 60% of attendees were motivated to understand, feel empathy for, and think expansively about their neighbors At least 60% of attendees gained a deeper understanding of the ways in which the performing arts in India are multidisciplinary and intersect with multiple Humanities disciplines At least 60% of attendees thought expansively about how immigrants can bring distinct histories, cultural archetypes, and perspectives to the work of cultural/societal transformation",,,"City of St. Paul Cultural STAR $25,000 F.R. Bigelow Foundation $12,000 St. Paul Foundation $12,000 Minnesota State Arts Board $25,000. City of St. Paul Cultural STAR: $25,000 F.R. Bigelow Foundation: $12,000 St. Paul Foundation: $12,000 Minnesota State Arts Board: $25,000 Individual Donations: $793 ",25000,,"Nithya Balakrishnan, President Neal Cuthbert, Vice President Dheenu Sivalingam, Treasurer John Riske, Secretary Marguerite Ahmann Nisha Kurup Unnikrishnan (Unni) Gopinathan Aparna Ramaswamy Ranee Ramaswamy ; Marguerite Ahmann, Nithya Balakrishnan Mathad (Board President), Neal Cuthbert (Board Vice President), Unnikrishnan Gopinathan, Nisha Kurup, Aparna Ramaswamy, Ranee Ramaswamy, John Riske (Board Secretary), Dheenu Sivalingam (Board Treasurer)",,"Ragamala Dance Company",,"Ragamala requests support to develop and present Mythology Makes Us: The Kannagi Festival. This project is a celebration of Tamil (Southeastern Indian) culture an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. Through dance, dialogue, film, and food, we connect past and present, and explore how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future.",,,2022-03-01,2022-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ranee and Aparna"," Ramaswamy",,,,,," 612-824-1968"," ranee@ragamaladance.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mythology-makes-us,,,,
17435,"National Register Nomination of Thompson Hall",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,4574,,,,,,"Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind & HoH Minnesotans",," A National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Nomination was prepared and submitted for the Charles Thompson Memorial Hall located in St. Paul, MN. The Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans (MCDHH) hired two qualified professional historical consultants to prepare the nomination. It was determined that the nomination meets the Secretary of the Interiors standards, the National Register Bulletin guidelines and MN/SHPO's supplemental instructions for the completion of a National Register Registration Form. The nomination was presented to the State Review Board on November 1, 2011. ",,"To hire a qualified professional to write a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Thompson Hall",2010-12-10,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mary,Hartnett,,"444 Lafayette Road N","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/national-register-nomination-thompson-hall,,,,
33864,"National Eagle Center: Interpretive Exhibit Plan for Permanent Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Exhibit",2015,9950,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","Working with a consulting exhibit development firm, the NEC developed learning targets, interpretive themes, and key messages for the Refuge exhibit. These interpretive themes have helped the NEC to develop a clear plan for the Refuge exhibit. The resulting conceptual exhibit plan has helped the NEC to move into other phases of exhibit development, as we had projected. We expected more preliminary audience engagement to be part of this project than we actually achieved. Some preliminary audience evaluation was done with NEC staff and volunteers. They were asked to comment on what information would be most interesting and valuable in an exhibit about the Refuge. Our initial target was to get formal visitor input prior to the start of this project, however, we did not find an effective way of reaching out to visitors about this future exhibit. Although no formal visitor input was gathered, NEC staff and USFWS gathered informal feedback from visitors. The preliminary input from volunteers informed the topics of interest and key questions people have about the Refuge, which in turn shaped some of the key messages and interpretive themes of the exhibit plan. NEC staff has taken an active role in the research and planning of this exhibit. This is a key progress indicator on the NEC",,,"Available upon request. Contact",9950,,"James Reidy, Carol Scott, Jon Lineweaver, Suzanne Blue, Randy Eggenberger, Don Jacoby, Ward Johnson, Chad Kjorlien, Dave Kostik, Ran Miner, Victoria Moore, Tim Schlagenhaft, John Wodele",0.00,"National Eagle Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan for the National Eagle Center.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eileen,Hanson,"National Eagle Center","50 Pembroke Ave",Wabasha,MN,55981,651-565-4989,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Houston, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/national-eagle-center-interpretive-exhibit-plan-permanent-upper-mississippi-river-national-,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28572,"National Register Evaluation and Archeological Interpretation of the Nelson Site (21BE24)",2014,9995,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9995,,"Richard Davenport (President), Sandra King (Assistant to the President), Marilyn Wells (Provost and Senior Vice President), David Jones (Vice President of Student Affairs), Robert Hoffman (Vice President of Strategic Partnerships), Richard Straka (Vice President of Finance and Administration), R. Kent Clark (Vice President of University Advancement), Ed Clark (Vice President and Chief Information Officer)",0.44,"Minnesota State University, Mankato - Department of Anthropology","Public College/University","To hire qualified project personnel to evaluate the Nelson Site, a Late Woodland archaeological site, for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ronald,Schirmer,"Minnesota State University, Mankato - Department of Anthropology","358 Trafton Science Center North",Mankato,MN,56001,507-389-6612,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/national-register-evaluation-and-archeological-interpretation-nelson-site-21be24,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10004559,"Native Bee Surveys in Minnesota Prairie and Forest Habitats",2017,600000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$600,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue to assess the current status and distribution of native bee pollinators in Minnesota by expanding surveys into the prairie-forest border region and facilitating interagency collaboration and public outreach on pollinators. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03b.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Crystal,Boyd,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5699",crystal.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-bee-surveys-minnesota-prairie-and-forest-habitats,,,,
21749,"Native Prairie Stewardship and Prairie Bank Easement Acquisition",2014,750000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04c","$750,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire native prairie bank easements, prepare baseline property assessments, restore and enhance native prairie sites, and provide technical assistance to landowners. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,750000,,,8.15,"MN DNR","State Government","Prior to European settlement more than 18 million acres of prairie covered Minnesota. Today less than 1% of that native prairie remains, and about half of those remaining acres are in private landownership without any formal protection currently in place. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will work with private landowners of high quality native prairie sites to protect remaining native prairie using a variety of tools. Approximately 200 acres are expected to be permanently protected through Native Prairie Bank conservation easements. A variety of restoration and enhancement activities will be implemented on a total of about 690 acres. Additionally, education and technical assistance will be provided to interested landowners to help them improve the management and stewardship of native prairie sites they own.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04c.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Judy,Schulte,"MN DNR","1241 Bridge St E","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(507) 822-0344",judy.schulte@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-prairie-stewardship-and-prairie-bank-easement-acquisition,,,,
10031053,"Native Arts Partnership Council at the M",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The following are measurable outcomes for this project: - Group of 7-10 trust-based relationships will be formed and developed, representing the diversity of tribal affiliations in the state - Initial advisory group will have nine monthly meetings (September 2022 to June 2023) - Evaluations of the initial group will measure the extent to which participants felt valued and supported, whether the M adapted processes to meet their needs, whether participants felt informed along the way, and whether their goals for the project were met - Permanent Native Arts Partnership Council will be established, based on recommendations of the group - Native art will be represented in the museum reopening in 2023; what that looks like will be determined by the group - Collection acquisition plan will include a plan informed by the council for featuring and expanding Native arts ","The M is a small and collaborative team. Since October, there have been monthly meetings between core participants, including the M's Executive Director, Dr. Kate Beane; Dr. Laura Joseph, Curator of Exhibitions; Nancy Ariza, Associate Curator of Learning and Engagement; Kylie Hoang, Assistant Curator; and Nicole Jansen Delfino, Registrar. These meetings helped the M to be strategic and thoughtful about who is invited to join the Native Arts Partnership Council. Dr. Kate Beane, a leader in the field, identified that this has been a sensitive time with Native Arts, as several conversations about appropriation have been occurring in the community that has been difficult to navigate. When putting together this group, the M will be intentional about how we conduct the meeting and what takeaways we aim for participants to get from experience. These discussions cumulated in an off-site strategic visioning session in January. From this meeting, a list of 10 or so tribal members that the M intends to invite to participate. Discussion questions have been compiled, as well as an agenda template. The first meeting will take place in March 2023. From the strategic session, what felt more reasonable to the team was to conduct four in-person meetings throughout the remainder of 2023. Our initial planning of monthly meetings was too ambitious with a staff of our size and multiple priorities. What is needed is a project manager who can devote more time to this project, but due to budget constraints is not possible at this time. There are still plans for travel to tribal groups and meeting with elders and those who might not feel comfortable in group settings to help provide input. ; As stated in the proposal, the M went into the formation of the Native Artist Partnership Council will help the M navigate and identify what the full scope of the Native community desires are within an institution like the M. The process was led by the M's Executive Director, Dr. Kate Beane (Flandreau Santee Sioux Dakota and Muscogee Creek) To honor the values of inclusion and access, as opposed to having set outcomes and expectations, the M approached the formation of the Council to build relationships with Native artists and elders. The intent was to bring respected leaders together at the beginning of the M's exploration into an expanded Native focus. The group engaged in thought leadership and built a strong community to lean on for Native Arts and programming. After several months of planning and one-on-one meetings, the M hosted a two-day Native Arts Convening with 26 participants on June 20 and 21, 2023. To help lead conversations, take notes, and provide the M with a roadmap of how to move forward, Blackhawk Facilitation was hired to lead the 2-day convening. Participants received a pre-and post-survey to gather expectations and space to provide feedback. For the M's small team, hosting this convening was a big lift that laid the future groundwork for relationship and partnership building. For instance, participating artists offered to host a potluck and expand the circle of Native artists invited back to the M's spaces for further relationship building and knowledge sharing. Minnesota-based artists from the Twin Cities, nearby urban areas, and Minnesota reservation communities expressed their appreciation for being brought together. One Dakota artist thanked organizers for inviting her to ""be a part of something that is amazing and exciting."" Another Ojibwe artist said, ""This is brave and inspiring work. It also brings a lot of hope and excitement for the future in maneuvering things in favor of good and the benefit of many. You are standing in and doing the tough work."" As stated in the interim report, the overall goal of the Native Arts Partnership Council is to be a sustainable effort in the long term, which meant it was important for the team to take the time to have conversations to all be on the same page about the intended output. The M is a small and collaborative team, and this work is a significant lift in addition to other responsibilities of team members. The number of Partnership Council meetings and length of meetings shifted into what became a very meaningful 2-day convening in which the M generated important conversations and opened the door for more collaborations and partnerships as we continue to hear from the community about how they wished to be represented within the M. ",,,"Due to the constraints of the Minnesota Humanities Center grant only being used for in-state work, we have relied on $10,000 from the Securian Foundation to cover travel costs for Dr. Joseph to travel to the Plains Museum in Fargo. The Native Arts Initiative at the M is to see beyond state lines and consider working with the tribes of our region. ",75000,,"Ann Ruhr Pifer - Chair Executive Director, AdoptAClassroom.org Gerry Stenson - Vice Chair Retired EVP at Wells Fargo Patty Dunlap Whitaker - Secretary Retired Manager of Corporate Communications, Securian Financial Tim Beastrom - Treasurer Chief Securities Counsel and Assistant Secretary Ecolab Jo BaileyArt Collector Brenda Child, Ph.D. Professor of American Studies, University of Minnesota, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Dr. Bruce Corrie Associate Vice-President, University Relations and International Programs and Professor Economics, Concordia University, St. Paul Nathan Johnson Architect, 4RM+ULA Walt Lehmann Managing partner, Lehmann PLC Dave Neal Principal, Tealwood Asset Management Michael Sammler-Jones Senior Director, Internal Communications, Community Relations & Enterprise Events, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Brandon Seifert Director, Special Projects, IXR Group Darlene St. Clair Associate Professor, American Indian Studies; Director, Institute for Indigenous Education Studies, Saint Cloud State University Dameun Strange Director, Community and Belonging, American Composer's Forum; OFFICERSAnn Ruhr Pifer - Chair Executive Director, AdoptAClassroom.org Gerry Stenson - Vice Chair Retired EVP at Wells Fargo, former board chair of HealthPartners and Habitat for Humanity Patty Dunlap Whitaker - Secretary Retired Manager of Corporate Communications, Securian Financial Tim Beastrom - Treasurer General Counsel, James Hardie Building ProductsJ MEMBERS Jo Bailey Art Collector Brenda Child, Ph.D. Professor of American Studies, University of Minnesota, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Dr. Bruce Corrie Associate Vice-President, University Relations and International Programs and Professor of Economics, Concordia University, St. Paul Taylor Gonda University of Minnesota, Master of Arts and Cultural Leadership Program (board practicum 2022-23 academic year) Nathan Johnson Architect, 4RM+ULA Walt Lehmann Managing partner, Lehmann PLC Dave Neal Principal, Tealwood Asset Management Michael Sammler-Jones Senior Director, Internal Communications, Community Relations & Enterprise Events, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Brandon Seifert Director, Special Projects, IXR Group Qadirrah Seltz Assistant Vice President, Concentration Risk Program, Enterprise Risk Management - Risk & Compliance Darlene St. Clair Associate Professor, American Indian Studies; Director, Institute for Indigenous Education Studies, Saint Cloud State University Dameun Strange Director, Community and Belonging, American Composer's Forum",,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",,"The M requests funding to create a Native Arts Partnership Council that will guide the expansion of our Native Arts Initiatives. Consisting of key Indigenous artists, elders, and educators, the group of 7-10 individuals will represent the diverse tribes and tribal demographics of the region. Members of the council will be invited to engage in a process of co-creation that will work to deepen our focus on Native Arts and launch an ongoing Native Arts Council that is Native- and community-led.",,,2022-09-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,Ariza,,,,,," 651-204-0700"," nariza@mmaa.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Mahnomen, Ramsey, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-arts-partnership-council-m,,,,
28535,"Native American Resource Library",2014,252,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The grant we received allowed us to add to our Native American Resource Library. The books will be incorporated into future classwork, and be available both to students and staff for independent learning.",,,,,252,,"Board of Directors 2012 Outside Directors Ann Grugel, President & Chair Augsburg College Assistant Professor of Education grugel@augsburg.edu Laura Beeth Fairview Health ServicesSystem Director, Talent Acquisition lbeeth1@fairview.org Sue Hageness St. Catherine University Assistant Professor of Nursing and Holistic Health Studies smhageness@stkate.edu Louis Smith Cedar Riverside Partnership Counsel smith@smithpartners.com Joan Curtis Parent Member msjoancurtis@comcast.net Inside Directors Augsburg Fairview Academy 2504 Columbus Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-333-1614 Kim Wolfe, Secretary Science Teacher kim.wolfe@afa.tc Beth Pottratz Spanish/CCR Teacher beth.pottratz@afa.tc Jessica Niemand Health and Wellness Coordinator, Treasurer jess.niemand@afa.tc Brittany Hacker Math Teacher brittany.hacker@afa.tc Tom Matuseski Math Teacher tom.matuseski@afa.tc Ex Officio Bart Johnson Interim Executive Director bart.johnson@afa.tc Heidi Anderson Interim Lead Teacher heidi.anderson@afa.tc Kelsey Perreault Operations Manager Kelsey.Perreault@afa.tc",,"Augsburg Fairview Academy","K-12 Education","To add 11 standard American Indian history titles to broaden public accessibility.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elizabeth,Saunby,"Augsburg Fairview Academy","2504 Columbus Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55404,"(651) 494-7422",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-american-resource-library,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28766,"Natural History Collections Inventory",2014,6279,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6279,,"Kurt Long Voelkner, Nate Dorr, Michael Urban, Kelly Reid, Wendy Greenberg, Steve Caron, Philip Nelson, John Mathisen, Michele Walker, Melinda Neville.",0.25,"Headwaters Science Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To gain intellectual and physical control of historic objects held in public trust.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anita,Merritt,"Headwaters Science Center","413 Beltrami Ave NW",Bemidji,MN,56601,218-444-4472,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/natural-history-collections-inventory,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17443,"NCHS Archival Collections Storage Project, Phase 2",2011,6911,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1625,,,,,,"Nicollet County Historical Society",," Phase II of the NCHS Archival Collections Storage Project 180 cubic feet of historic records documenting Nicollet County history, located in the archival collections storage area, were re-cataloged, re-housed and re-shelved. The process has served to condense the collections freeing up space for future storage and has made the storage space itself more safe, efficient and professional.  ",,"To properly store approximately 180 cubic feet of historic records documenting Nicollet County history",2010-11-12,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Bob,Sandeen,,"1851 North Minnesota Avenue","Saint Peter",MN,56082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nchs-archival-collections-storage-project-phase-2,,,,
37483,"Neighborhood Leadership Program",2017,85081,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","We have 27 participants, and have 27 coaches from a variety of public, nonprofit and community organizations. Overall program goals include: Enhancing participants' awareness of their values, assets, and approaches to leadership. Building leadership skills that enable participants to work effectively with others. Increasing participants' involvement in community service and action. Expanding participants' knowledge of community history and how that can inform our actions today.",,,,,85081,736,,0.10,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","MNHS and the Wilder Foundation worked together to provide greater access and awareness of MNHS resources to St. Paul neighborhoods through the Wilder Foundation's Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP). NLP is a six-month training program that has been supported by the Wilder Foundation for the past 20 years with nearly 800 program alumni. The purpose of NLP is to help existing and emerging leaders take action to improve their community. This year 29 people were accepted to the NLP program. Through visits to the Minnesota History Center, participants learned about the diverse history of St. Paul and explored resources available through MNHS. They learned how understanding the history of their community improves communications with community members, framing of community issues and setting goals and strategies for creating changes. Program participants, many of whom had never visited, were given a new connection to the Minnesota History Center. More importantly, the partnership provided MNHS with a new way of engaging with the greater community.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/neighborhood-leadership-program-3,,,,
34106,"Neighborhood Leadership Program",2016,85068,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","""50 Participants and 50 Mentors. Program enhanced participants awareness of their values, assets, and approaches to leadership; helped build leadership skills that enable participants to work effectively with others; increased participants' involvement in community service and action; and expanded participants' knowledge of community history and how that can inform our actions today. """,,,,,85068,726,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",0.10,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Historical Society and the Wilder Foundation worked with two new groups of existing and emerging community leaders in 2015 to enhance their ability to act on important community issues. During each six-month program, 245 participants explored neighborhood involvement and developed leadership skills to take effective community action. Program participants were matched one-on-one with volunteer coaches from the community who served as learning partners, mentors, supporters, and navigators, and who assisted participants in real-time application of skills developed during their time in the Neighborhood Leadership Program. Through visits to the Minnesota History Center, participants also learned about the diverse history of St. Paul and explored resources available through MNHS. They learned how understanding the history of their community improves communication with community members, framing of community issues and setting goals and strategies for creating change. Program participants, many of whom had never visited, were given a new connection to the Minnesota History Center. More important, the partnership has provided MNHS with a new way of engaging with the greater community.",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/neighborhood-leadership-program-2,,,,
17946,"J. Neil's/Red Lake Indian Sawmill Steam Cylinder Installation",2013,11375,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,11375,,"Kerry Winkelman, Leonard Hemmerich, John Cheverlier, Tim Winkelman, Scott Hemmerich, Bradley Ice, Rodney Rehn, Kenneth Breen, Loren Nelson, Denise Thompson, Greg Rosividt, Lorraine Sauers, Addie Hemmerich",,"Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To re-install the historic steam-powered log carrier to the J.Neil's/Red Lake Indian Sawmill, a historically significant industrial artifact in northern Minnesota",,"To re-install the historic steam-powered log carrier to the J.Neil's/Red Lake Indian Sawmill, a historically significant industrial artifact in northern Minnesota",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Earl,Hemmerich,"Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, Inc.","33435 410th Street SE",Fosston,MN,56542,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/j-neilsred-lake-indian-sawmill-steam-cylinder-installation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17237,"J. Neils/Red Lake Indian Sawmill Observatory/Canopy",2011,45000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,4480,,,,,,"Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, Inc.",," The grant was used to hire a qualified contractor through a competitive bidding process to construct a protective overhead canopy in order to preserve the J. Neils/Red Lake (Ojibwe Nation) Sawmill and equipment. J. Neils/Red Lake (Ojibwe Nation) Sawmill is the only known surviving example of a late 19th century operational sawmill that contains complete working equipment originally manufactured in Minneapolis, MN. The sawmill is especially significant as it is the only known example in existence that includes a Steam Cylinder Powered Carriage that carries the wooden timbers through the two-story band saw. Construction of the sawmill began in the late 1890s at Cass Lake, Minnesota. All of the needed components for the mill including the one-story cast iron Band Saw and unique Steam Cylinder Powered Log Carrier were manufactured at the Diamond Iron Works originally located at 1704-1728 North Second Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a leading 19th and early 20th century foundry and cast iron manufacturer at the height of the Industrial Revolution in America. The sawmill opened for operation in 1900 and produced lumber non-stop for the next 22 years. In 1922, the sawmill equipment was purchased by the Red Lake Ojibwe Nation Tribe and was moved to a new building located at Red Lake, Minnesota. The Red Lake Ojibwe Nation employed tribal members to operate the relocated sawmill through the early 1960s, at which time the sawmill was closed. During this period, tribal members became a rare group of sawmill professionals that were a great source of pride for the Ojibwe Nation, as well as an important source of tribal income. After the closing of the sawmill, the equipment was sold off and went through the hands of various private owners over the ensuing years. This unique equipment was never sold as scrap. In 1997, realizing the historical significance of the equipment and its important history within Minnesota and the greater American Industrial Revolution, the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, Inc. secured the purchase of all of the original equipment and components with the vision to restore the sawmill to its former working condition on property that they own as part of their historical village composed of several historic buildings immediately adjacent to the State of Minnesota’s Itasca State Park. Since the purchase of the original J. Neils/Red Lake (Ojibwe Nation) Sawmill equipment, the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers, Inc. began a full restoration and installation of the equipment with the vision to return it to operational and functioning condition, in order to use it as a key element in their ongoing educational and interpretive programming. This programming focuses on educating the public about earlier technologies that were used in agricultural and industrial businesses that helped pioneer Minnesotans and subsequent generations become successful entrepreneurs, farmers and business people.   ",,"To construct a protective overhead canopy to protect and preserve the J.Neils/Red Lake Sawmill and equipment.",2010-07-01,2010-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Earl,Hemmerich,,"PO Box 385",Nisswa,MN,56468,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/j-neilsred-lake-indian-sawmill-observatorycanopy,,,,
10031158,"Nels and Emma M Forsyth House National Register Nomination",2024,4500,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,1000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5500,,"Rae Evenson, Ron Evenson, Bryan Forsyth, Diane Forsyth, Michelle Hoskins, Larry Jerviss, Shelley Jerviss, Jim Skree, Allison Wagner",0.029411765,"Houston Area Preservation Initiative","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to complete the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the 1878 Nels and Emma M Forsyth House in Houston, MN.",2023-10-01,2024-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Allison,Wagner,"Houston Area Preservation Initiative","301 East Maple St.",Houston,MN,55943,5074582492,allison.wagner@cedausa.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nels-and-emma-m-forsyth-house-national-register-nomination,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031052,"(Neo)Muralismos de México en Minnesota",2023,60913,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022 ","Measurable outcomes include: -- Increased awareness about Mexican art traditions (75% or more of survey respondents agree) -- Increased connection to cultural heritage (75% or more of survey respondents agree) -- Increased connection to place and feeling welcome (75% or more of survey respondents agree) -- Community participation rates (at least 3,000 community participants) -- Increased partnerships (5-10 new partnerships developed) -- Expansion of geographic reach (at least 3 public art projects created in Greater Minnesota) Evaluation methods include: -- Participant surveys -- Informal dialogue -- Group conversations with artists and stakeholders -- Tracking numbers of participants. ","Minneapolis: In fall 2022, we collaborated with CLUES, COPAL, Festival de las Calaveras, Waite House, etc, to offer community workshops on an ongoing basis, as well as art installations at Midtown Global Market and Squirrel Art Haus, public events in South Minneapolis during Days of the Dead, and an art happening on Lake St, Bloomington Ave, and surrounding area (Mercado Central, Midtown Global Market, Greenway, etc). Estimated total audience is 3,000 people. In spring 2023, we are continuing this work with Waite House, Minnesota Immigrant Movement, etc, offering workshops twice a week at Waite House, and participating in the May Day Parade in South Minneapolis, as well as the Cinco de Mayo Parade on the West Side of Saint Paul, and an event at the high school in Apple Valley. Estimated total audience is 4,000 people. In summer 2023, we will continue with the workshops in South Minneapolis twice a week, and we hope to culminate this work with larger public celebrations during Hispanic Heritage Month (starting Sep 15). Twin Cities: NMM created a commemorative poster celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the Palabristas collective. NMM participated in the celebration event on September 9, and we received a public acknowledgement and thank you for our work. About 200 people were in attendance. Banner / movable mural is in the works. Austin: NMM participated in the Austin Artworks Festival at the end of August 2022, and offered papier-maché, mask-making, and coloring activities to children and adults. Estimated 600 participants. Flor Soto and NMM ED Aaron Johnson-Ortiz have been working on mural design since January 2023, and the design was approved in April by the City of Austin. It is a mural that will be created on the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the City Pool. In early May 2023, Flor and Aaron participated in a community festival (Taste of Nations ), where some 400 community participants helped paint the first elements in the mural (a giant sun). Aaron is working with Flor Soto every week to move this project forward. Mural is planned to be installed this summer. Red Wing: In September 2022, NMM participated in the Hispanic Heritage Festival of Goodhue County, and offered 6 different art activities to the community (coloring, Day of the Dead Altar, paper-flower making, repujado , and mask-making) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Estimated attendance was 3,000 people.; The Proposed Measurable Outcomes of our project included: Increased awareness about Mexican art traditions (75% or more of survey respondents agree)Increased connection to cultural heritage (75% or more of survey respondents agree)Increased connection to place and feeling welcome (75% or more of survey respondents agree)Community participation rates (at least 3,000 community participants)Increased partnerships (5-10 new partnerships developed)Expansion of geographic reach (at least 3 public art projects created in Greater Minnesota) The results of our project include: (1) 89% of respondents said activities and arts presentations improved their understanding of Mexican and Latino culture. (2) 94% of respondents said activities and presentations increased their connection to their cultural heritage. (3) 89% of respondents said activities and presentations increased their connection to neighborhoods and cities where the art was presented. (4) Although it is difficult for us to estimate the exact number of community participants, we can confidently say that we exceeded the 3,000 target. We estimate at least 5,000 participants in various capacities. Project participation include: * Alebrijes bike project, estimated 100 workshop participants in Minneapolis in 2022 and 2023 * Alebrijes bike project, estimated 1,200 participants at 2023 festivals in Worthington, Austin, Saint Paul, Northfield, and Red Wing * Duluth public art installation, estimated 30 participants in community dialogue * Austin mural project, estimated 600 participants at three community festivals, 20 participants in volunteer roles, and 30 participants in community dialogue during ribbon-cutting ceremony * Day of the Dead community festivals in Minneapolis in fall 2022, estimated 800 community participants * Day of the Dead altar at MN State Capitol in fall 2022, estimated 1,000 community visitors participating in dialogue with artists * Unveiling of Palabristas poster in fall 2023, estimated 50 participants * Public art activities in Red Wing festival in Fall 2022, estimated 1,000 community participants * Arts and Crafts activities at Austin community festival in Aug 2022, estimated 500 community participants * Lake St Minneapolis activities in 2022 and 2023, estimated 400 participants (5) We exceeded our goal of 5-10 partnerships. Project partnerships included: * City of Austin, Minnesota (Arts and Culture Commission) * Austin Area Arts * Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County (Red Wing) * Waite House (Minneapolis) * Midtown Global Market (Minneapolis) * COPAL (Minneapolis) * Worthington International Festival (Worthington) * Festival de las Calaveras (Minneapolis) * Palabristas (Twin Cities) * Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs (state-wide) * Office of Governor Walz * El Colegio (Minneapolis) * El Oasis del Norte Restaurant (Duluth) * etc (6) We exceeded our goal of 3 projects in Greater Minnesota: * New mural in Austin, Minnesota * Public art installation in Duluth, Minnesota * Public art activities at two community festivals in Red Wing, Minnesota * Community art activities in Duluth, MN * Alebrijes bike project activities in Worthington, Northfield, Red Wing, and Austin, MN ",,,"Thanks to the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center with a $60,913 grant, we were able to leverage an additional $87,262.53 in project funding for various aspects of the project (some funding extends before and or after MHC's project period): * Minnesota State Arts Board grant -- $25,000 (project period extends beyond MHC project period. ends on Nov 30, 2023) * Metropolitan Regional Arts Council grant -- $15,000 (project period extends beyond MHC project period. began on Jun 22, 2022) * Earned income contract with the City of Austin, Minnesota -- $10,000 (supported mural creation in Austin) * City of Minneapolis Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy artist grant -- $15,000 (supported work with Gustavo Boada in South Minneapolis. project period extends beyond MHC project period. began on Jul 1, 2022) * National Museum of Mexican Art funding -- $5,000 in 2022 (supported activities at MN State Capitol). and $2,500 in 2023 (supports international visiting artist activities in St Paul and Duluth on Sep 29 and 30. project period extends beyond MHC project period. ends on Dec 1, 2023). * Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County -- $7,000 in 2022 and $2,000 in 2023 (supported festival activities in Red Wing) * Worthington International Festival -- $1,924.53 (supported festival activities in Worthington) * Austin Area Arts -- $2,338 in 2022 and $1,500 in 2023 (supports community engagement activities in Austin) Thanks to the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center with a $60,913 grant, we were able to leverage in-kind institutional support estimated at $18,813.91. * Waite House (Minneapolis) meals for workshop participants -- $3,750 * Waite House (Minneapolis) staff support for workshops -- $5,000 * Waite House (Minneapolis) usage of space for workshops -- $5,000 * East Side Freedom Library (St Paul) fiscal sponsorship -- $4,263.91 * COPAL (Minneapolis) free space usage and staff support for workshop -- $500 * CLUES (St Paul & Mpls) free transportation of large alebrije bikes -- $300. Total additional funds secured, including in-kind: $64,200* Total additional funds used, including in-kind: $20,200* NMM has secured a $25,000 grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board for this project Additionally, funds that have been secured in support of the 5 projects are: (1) Minneapolis Public Art & Day of the Dead. * $15,000 in-kind funds secured in partnership with artists Gustavo Boada and Aaron Johnson-Ortiz through the ""Creative Response"" Grant through the City of Minneapolis Office of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy. (2) Twin Cities Palabristas Banner/Mural. * No additional funds secured. (3) Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have been unable to pursue our proposed project in Duluth. Our small business partner in Duluth has been unable to open his restaurant due to delays in permitting, and so we have been unable to work on this project. For this reason, we developed an alternative public art project -- In November of 2022, NMM installed the first-ever Day of the Dead Altar at the MN State Capitol. We secured an additional $5,000 grant from the National Museum of Mexican Art for this project. (4) Austin Public Art: * $2,200 fee-for-service contract with Austin Area Arts for participation in Austin Artworks Festival in Aug, 2022 * $10,000 from South East Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) for public art, through a contract with the City of Austin's Culture and Arts Commission. (5) Red Wing: * $7,000 fee-for-service contract with Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County for participation in Hispanic Heritage Festival in Sep, 2022. *Funding dates for additional sources of revenue range from May 8, 2022 through November 30, 2023. ",60913,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Executive Director (Additional names unknown.); Teresa Ortiz Angelica Klebsch Liz Pangerl Dr Bruce Campbell Jesenia Morales Aaron Johnson-Ortiz",,"(Neo)Muralismos de México",,"Founded on the centennial of the Mexican Muralist movement, (Neo)Muralismos de México (NMM) aims to revitalize and reclaim our Mexican cultural heritage through culturally-specific, socially-informed, historically-grounded, and community-engaged public art. To this end, NMM will lead and coordinate 5 community-engaged muralism and public art projects that will uplift our cultural heritage around the state, including projects in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Red Wing, and Austin, MN. ",,,2022-08-15,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/neomuralismos-de-mexico-en-minnesota,,,,
10013365,"New Arab American Theater Works",2020,12000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Our measurable outcomes include: have a written and visual record of stories of our community with participation of the community dialogue with community and community experts around the topic of immigration enlisting the participation of members of our community in all aspects of the process of creation. This includes (Syrian and Lebanese for this project) from: various religions (Christian - Maronite, Orthodox; Muslim - Sunni, Shiite; Druze, Atheist, other?), immigration status (new immigrant, refugee, second-third generation), ages (youth to elderly), genders, sexual preferences, economic status, and abilities. enlisting the participation in the final product (audience/discussions) of a wide variety of community members that include all above and also other Minnesotans who share a connection to, and interest in our stories We will evaluate using checks along the way that we are meeting our goals, formal and informal surveys, attendance information, survey of participation by a variety of community as audience and artists. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"New Arab American Theater Works","Non-Profit Business/Entity","New Arab American Theater Works is requesting funds for a community project exploring the impact of immigration from historic Syria (including modern day Lebanon) to the Americas over the last 100 years through an exploratory multi-disciplinary work of art and the input of community members. This will culminate in a 3 week production and 9 community dialogues exploring the complex subject of Lebanese and Syrian migration to the Americas. ",,,2020-06-15,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kathryn,Haddad,"New Arab American Theater Works","3459 NE Tyler Street",Minneapolis,MN,55418,612-810-0764,newarabamericantheater@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-arab-american-theater-works," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
17916,"New Land, New Life: Norwegian Immigrants in Minnesota, 1825-1925 Exhibit",2013,6985,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6985,,"Carolyn Brusseau, Thomas H. Boyd,Julie Brady,William Frels, Anne Cowie, Nancy Randall Dana,Cheryl Dickson, Joanne A. Englund, Ken Johnson, Howard M. Guthmann, Richard (Rick) Heydinger, John Holman , Nancy McKillips, Sandy Kiernat, David Kristal, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Father Kevin McDonough, Richard H. Nicholson, Susan McNeely, Bob Muschewske,Laurie Murphy,Jay Pfaender, Jeffrey Slack, Ralph Thrane, Paul A. Verret",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To fabricate and install the exhibit ""New Land, New Life"" that documents the first 100 years of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota",,"To fabricate and install the exhibit ""New Land, New Life"" that documents the first 100 years of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-land-new-life-norwegian-immigrants-minnesota-1825-1925-exhibit,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17232,"New Database and Collections Inventory",2011,29322,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,4314,,,,,,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",,"To gain physical and intellectual control of the collection in order to broaden public access to historic Minnesota art.",,"To gain physical and intellectual control of the collection in order to broaden public access to historic Minnesota art.",2010-07-01,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kristin,Makholm,,"PO Box 75782","St. Paul",MN,55175,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-database-and-collections-inventory,,,,
10034096,"New Works! Lab",2024,150000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Andrew Ahn, Carolyn Mao, Thomas Reyes, Saymoukda Vongsay, Andrew Peterson",,"APIA MN Film Collective",,"MN Film Collective will create a new program, the New Works! Lab, a season of new films created, produced, directed, and starring Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) filmmaking artists from Minnesota. We will showcase these films for our community to watch in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, and Fergus Falls to include: 1) the production of 8 new film works by Asian Minnesotan filmmaking artists; 2) five screenings throughout the Metro and greater Minnesota; 3) hosting workshops led by filmmaking artists on writing screenplays, how to generate film ideas, and more.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Olmsted, Otter Tail",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-works-lab,,,,
10031064,"NextGen/Youth Dance Project",2023,11000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Threads hopes to achieve the following measurable outcomes through the YDP program: 1. 20 students participating in the YDP program 2. Participating students mirror the diversity of the Twin Cities with no more than 60% identifying as White. 3. All students present and/or perform in the culminating showcase performance planned for May 2023.","This funding to date has availed us the opportunity to implement changes to our project in the following areas: The duration of the project timeline has been changed from a 12-week program to a 2-week summer intensive program; The age limit of the students has been decreased to include students ages 8 and older; We have secured a movement therapist from the Twin Cities area to teach our movement therapy classes; We initiated a broader marketing campaign using a mailing list company that provided us with a targeted mailing list of BIPOC families within a 15 mile radius of our studio to send mailers to advertising our program. Since initiating these changes we have seen some, although slower than anticipated, interested registrations to our program. We have procured all instructors but have waited to contract them until our registration deadline of June 19, 2023. Our original stated outcomes of: 20 students participating in the program, diversity mirroring Twin Cities with no more than 60% identifying as white, and all students present and/or participating in showcase performance are still measurable outcomes we are hoping to meet.; We completed a successful pilot program of NextGen/Youth Dance Project. Students experienced daily classes in modern, ballet, nutrition, and embodied movement exploration led by qualified dance and medical instructional staff. At the end of the program, students participated in an informal showcase hosted at the Threads Dance Nexus that was attended by family and friends of the summer cohort. We received a strong positive response from both students and families, many of whom expressed eagerness to re-enroll for our next session. Before beginning the project, Threads listed its outcomes as follows: 1. 20 students participating in the YDP program 2. Participating students mirror the diversity of the Twin Cities with no more than 60% identifying as White. 3. All students present and/or perform in the culminating showcase performance planned for May 2023. We tracked student demographics through registration forms and collected feedback with follow up surveys. We had a total of six students participate in our summer pilot program. Although this was lower than our enrollment goal, we consider this a successful number of participants for a brand new program. We are proud to report that 100% of enrolled students identify as BIPOC and 50% were residents in the Seward neighborhood, where the Threads Dance Nexus is located. All of the students attended the summer showcase and had the experience of performing for friends and family.",,,"Minnesota State Arts Board - $6,100 Minneapolis Foundation - $5,000",12197,,"Board President: Amanda Norman, NGE Holdings, Inc. Board Vice President: Alicia Phillips, Target Board Treasurer: William ""Todd"" Ackerman, US Bank Board Secretary: Omarra Alexander, Community Member Board Assistant Treasurer/Secretary: Ella McGrady-Wiley, Community Member Members: Kenneth Charles, Thrivent Traci Shannon, Children's Theater Company Amanda Thor, General Mills; Board President: Amanda Norman, NGE Holdings, Inc.Board Vice President: Alicia Phillips, TargetBoard Treasurer: William ""Todd"" Ackerman, US BankBoard Secretary: Omarra Alexander, Community MemberBoard Assistant Treasurer/Secretary: Ella McGrady-Wiley, Community MemberMembers: Kenneth Charles, Thrivent Traci Shannon, Children's Theater Company Amanda Thor, General Mills",,"Threads Dance Project",,"The Threads Youth Dance Project is a pre-professional dance training program for youth ages 12-16. It seeks to innovate dance education by welcoming aspiring BIPOC dancers who struggle to find affirming and culturally sustaining spaces to study dance.",,,2023-01-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nextgenyouth-dance-project,,,,
17425,"Nicollet County Historic Preservation Ordinance",2011,1567,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,776,,,,,,"Nicollet County Environmental Services Department",," A countywide historic preservation ordinance was drafted and adopted to preserve and promote the natural beauty and distinctive historic character of Nicollet County. All records associated with the ordinance will be maintained and administered by the Nicollet County Environmental Services Department. ",,"To draft a countywide historic preservation ordinance for Nicollet County",2010-10-11,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mandy,Landkamer,,"501 South Minnesota Avenue","St. Peter",MN,56082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nicollet-county-historic-preservation-ordinance,,,,
10034129,"NMM Capacity Building -- Growing Responsibly into a Community Museum",2024,47317,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales","0.04 FTE, 0.09 FTE","(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico will 1) develop internal capacity as they develop a ""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"". Key objectives include: 1) hire a consultant to support strategic planning; 2) hire an HR consultant; 3) hire a legal consultant; 4) website development.",,,2024-04-09,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,"(651) 307-1908",aajohnsonortiz@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nmm-capacity-building-growing-responsibly-community-museum,,,,
10031433,"North Minneapolis Nature Connection: Storytelling and Leadership Pathways",2025,697000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05v","$697,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Loppet Foundation to promote urban nature connections for North Minneapolis residents through storytelling, nature and environmental justice programs, and environmental leadership pathways for high schoolers and young adults.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,6.54,"The Loppet Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Loppet and community collaborators will promote urban nature connection for North Minneapolis residents through storytelling, nature and environmental justice programming, and environmental leadership pathways for high schoolers and young adults.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-08-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,DeAnna,"Smith Perkins","The Loppet Foundation","1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway",Minneapolis,MN,55422,"(763) 222-4992",development@loppet.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-minneapolis-nature-connection-storytelling-and-leadership-pathways,,,,
17345,"North Star Museum Periodical Inventory/Rehousing Project",2011,3588,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,10521,,,,,,"North Star Museum of Boy Scouting and Girl Scouting",,"To make accessible Boys' Life and Scouting and the American Girl and Girl Scout Leader magazines as a basis for understanding scouting history in Minnesota",,"To make accessible Boys' Life and Scouting and the American Girl and Girl Scout Leader magazines as a basis for understanding scouting history in Minnesota",2010-08-06,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,"Claudia J.",Nicholson,,"2640 East Seventh Avenue","North St. Paul",MN,55109,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-star-museum-periodical-inventoryrehousing-project,,,,
33930,"North Front Street Commercial District Design Guidelines",2015,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",7000,,"Mankato Heritage Preservation Commission: Anthony Filipovitch, Jessica Potter, H. Roger Smith, Ron Goodrich, Adam Steinke, Daniel Dinsmore, Trisha Rosenfeld.",0.00,"City of Mankato","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified consultant to create historic preservation design guidelines for the North Front Street Commercial District.",,,2015-06-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Courtney,Kramlinger,"City of Mankato","10 Civic Center Plaza, PO Box 3368",Mankato,MN,56001,507-387-8638,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-front-street-commercial-district-design-guidelines,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10011405,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Phase X",2020,2383000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 2(d)","$2,383,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire lands in fee or permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance lands in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan, and the acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities in Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - This program’s work is primarily focused on the Prairie region. A small portion of the Refuge, however, falls in the Forest-Prairie Transition region. If work is done in this region, the following outcomes will be measured and reported: 1) Total acres protected, 2) Acres of native prairie, 3) Acres of wetland, 4) Feet of stream- and lake-front, 5) Acres within Prairie Plan priorities, 6) # of endangered/threatened/species in greatest conservation need (SGCN) on protected properties. .Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The program’s top priority is protecting native prairie. The majority of lands acquired will be native prairie and associated habitats including wetlands, streams and lakes. The parcel selection criteria also favor building onto existing complexes of prairie/grassland/wetland and protected land. The following outcomes will be measured and reported for acquisition in this region: 1) Total acres protected, 2) Acres of native prairie, 3) Acres of wetland, 4) Feet of stream- and lake-front, 5) Acres within Prairie Plan priorities, 6) # of endangered/threatened/SGCN on protected properties..",,,296400,"USFWS NAWCA, TNC, USFWS",2326600,56400,,0.80,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nature Conservancy and US Fish and Wildlife Service will work together to permanently protect native prairie and associated complexes of wetlands and native habitats in western and central Minnesota by purchasing approximately 705 acres of fee title properties and/or permanent habitat easements. Approximately 350 acres will be native prairie. Work will be focused in areas identified as having significant biodiversity by the Minnesota Biological Survey and located in priority areas in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ","The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) was established in 2000 to address the loss of America’s grasslands and the decline of grassland wildlife. The Refuge was created to permanently preserve and restore a portion of our disappearing tallgrass prairie. The Refuge is authorized to work in the prairie landscapes of western Minnesota and northwestern Iowa.To date, the Refuge has protected 9,660 acres in Minnesota. Funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) will allow The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), working in partnership, to significantly accelerate this progress. TNC and USFWS will cooperate on protecting approximately 705 acres of native prairie and associated habitat in the 49 Minnesota counties within the Refuge boundary. We expect to protect approximately 300 acres in fee title and approximately 405 acres with permanent habitat easements.This program’s work is targeted at protecting high-quality native habitat in areas with existing concentrations of native prairie, wetlands, and protected lands. The lands protected will consist of native prairie and associated habitats including wetlands, streams, and lakes.Potential acquisitions are reviewed using the following criteria:1) Is there untilled native prairie on the tract? If not, is it adjacent to untilled native prairie?2) Is the property in a priority area (core/corridor/complex) identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan)?3) Is it adjacent to an existing complex of protected land?4) Was it identified by Minnesota Biological Survey (Biological Survey) as having concentrations of threatened and endangered species and communities?5) Is it suitable for public recreation?Because of the nature of parcel ownership, some properties acquired through this program will likely include small areas of converted or degraded habitat needing restoration/enhancement. Restoration/enhancement will be completed where needed. With this program's focus on native habitat, only a limited amount of cropland restoration has been required. To date, less than 2% of the land acquired was cultivated at the time of purchase. The funds budgeted for this work are primarily for enhancement, like tree and brush removal, to prepare these properties for long-term, sustainable management. Previous OHF support has allowed the partners to make significant progress towards our shared goal of protecting and buffering the remaining native prairie. The first property was acquired in March, 2013. Since then, 5,465 acres have been added to the Refuge with OHF funding. Of these, 3,220 acres are classified as untilled native prairie. Additional habitat includes 514 acres of wetlands and more than 12 miles of stream and/or lakefront. Offers have been extended to landowners for the protection of 760 additional acres. Talks are ongoing with a long list of interested landowners.With additional support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, this program will continue to make real and lasting progress towards protecting Minnesota’s native prairies and the wildlife that depend on those lands.",,2019-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ruth,Thornton,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0790",ruth.thornton@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-phase-x,,,,
10019637,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Phase XII",2022,3280000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(d)","$3,280,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire land in fee or permanent conservation easements and restore and enhance lands in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Land acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or FWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel, as will the proximity to other protected land and neighboring habitat types, including oak savanna, wetlands, and Big Woods forest. These factors are considered in the ranking criteria for each parcel. Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or FWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel. Surrounding natural habitat types and cropped areas will be evaluated as part of the ranking criteria for submitted parcels",,,266200,"PF NAWCA",3234500,45500,,0.98,"The Nature Conservancy with USFWS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nature Conservancy and US Fish and Wildlife Service will work together to permanently protect native prairie and associated complexes of wetlands and native habitats in western and central Minnesota by purchasing approximately 875 acres of fee title properties and/or permanent habitat easements. Approximately 469 acres will be native prairie. Work will be focused in areas identified as having significant biodiversity by the Minnesota Biological Survey and located in priority areas in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) was established in 2000 to address the loss of America's grasslands and the decline of grassland wildlife. The Refuge was created to permanently preserve and restore a portion of our disappearing tallgrass prairie. The Refuge is authorized to work in the prairie landscapes of western Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. To date, the Refuge has protected more than 12,000 acres. Funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) will allow The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), working in partnership, to significantly accelerate this progress. TNC and USFWS will cooperate on protecting approximately 875 acres of native prairie and associated habitat in the 49 Minnesota counties within the Refuge boundary. We expect to protect approximately 350 acres in fee title and approximately 525 acres with permanent habitat easements. This program's work is targeted at protecting high-quality native habitat in areas with existing concentrations of native prairie, wetlands, and protected lands. The lands protected will consist of native prairie and associated habitats including wetlands, streams, coulees, and lakes. Potential acquisitions are reviewed using the following criteria: 1) Is there untilled native prairie on the tract? If not, is it adjacent to untilled native prairie? 2) Is the property in a priority area (core/corridor/complex) identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan)? 3) Is it adjacent to an existing complex of protected land? 4) Was it identified by Minnesota Biological Survey (Biological Survey) or FWS biologists as having concentrations of threatened and endangered species and communities? 5) Is it suitable for public recreation? Because of the nature of parcel ownership, some properties acquired through this program will likely include small areas of converted or degraded habitat needing restoration or enhancement work. Restoration and enhancement will be completed where needed. With this program's focus on native habitat, only a limited amount of cropland restoration has been required. The funds for this work are primarily for enhancement activities such as invasives, tree, and brush removal that prepare these properties for long-term management. Previous OHF support has allowed the partners to make significant progress towards our shared goal of protecting and buffering the remaining native prairie. The first property was acquired in March, 2013. Since then, approximately 6,319 acres have been added to the Refuge with OHF funding. Of these, approximately 3,715 acres (nearly 60%) are classified as untilled native prairie. Additional habitat includes nearly 560 acres of wetlands, nearly 15 miles of stream front, and more than 2 miles of lakefront. We have signed agreements with landowners for the protection of approximately 737 additional acres (470 acres of which are native prairie), and are negotiating with landowners on an additional 75 acres. Talks are ongoing with a long list of interested landowners. With additional support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, this program will continue to make real and lasting progress towards protecting Minnesota's native prairies and the wildlife that depend on those lands.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ruth,Thornton,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,6123310790,ruth.thornton@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-phase-xii,,,,
10017821,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Phase XI",2021,2295000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(d)","$2,295,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire lands in fee or permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance lands in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan, and the acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities in Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or FWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel, as will the proximity to other protected land and neighboring habitat types, including oak savanna, wetlands, and Big Woods forest. These factors are considered in the ranking criteria for each parcel. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are perpetually protected and adequately buffered - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or FWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel. Surrounding natural habitat types and cropped areas will be evaluated as part of the ranking criteria for submitted parcels",,,184700,"PF NAWCA, TNC and USFWS",2261200,33800,,0.86,"The Nature Conservancy w/USFWS ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nature Conservancy and US Fish and Wildlife Service will work together to permanently protect native prairie and associated complexes of wetlands and native habitats in western and central Minnesota by purchasing approximately 620 acres of fee title properties and/or permanent habitat easements. Approximately 333 acres will be native prairie. Work will be focused in areas identified as having significant biodiversity by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or the US Fish and Wildlife Service and located in priority areas in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) was established in 2000 to address the loss of America's grasslands and the decline of grassland wildlife. The Refuge was created to permanently preserve and restore a portion of our disappearing tallgrass prairie. The Refuge is authorized to work in the prairie landscapes of western Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. To date, the Refuge has protected 11,400 acres in Minnesota. Funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) will allow The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), working in partnership, to significantly accelerate this progress. TNC and USFWS will cooperate on protecting approximately 620 acres of native prairie and associated habitat in the 49 Minnesota counties within the Refuge boundary. We expect to protect approximately 245 acres in fee title and approximately 375 acres with permanent habitat easements. This program's work is targeted at protecting high-quality native habitat in areas with existing concentrations of native prairie, wetlands, and protected lands. The lands protected will consist of native prairie and associated habitats including wetlands, streams, coulees, and lakes. Potential acquisitions are reviewed using the following criteria: 1) Is there untilled native prairie on the tract? If not, is it adjacent to untilled native prairie? 2) Is the property in a priority area (core/corridor/complex) identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan)? 3) Is it adjacent to an existing complex of protected land? 4) Was it identified by Minnesota Biological Survey (Biological Survey) or FWS biologists as having concentrations of threatened and endangered species and communities? 5) Is it suitable for public recreation? Because of the nature of parcel ownership, some properties acquired through this program will likely include small areas of converted or degraded habitat needing restoration or enhancement work. Restoration and enhancement will be completed where needed. With this program's focus on native habitat, only a limited amount of cropland restoration has been required. The funds budgeted for this work are primarily for enhancement activities, including tree and brush removal, to prepare these properties for long-term, sustainable management. Previous OHF support has allowed the partners to make significant progress towards our shared goal of protecting and buffering the remaining native prairie. The first property was acquired in March, 2013. Since then, 5,787 acres have been added to the Refuge with OHF funding. Of these, 3,400 acres (nearly 60%) are classified as untilled native prairie. Additional habitat includes more than 500 acres of wetlands, more than 10 miles of stream front, and more than 2 miles of lakefront. Offers have been extended to landowners for the protection of 215 additional acres. Talks are ongoing with a long list of interested landowners. With additional support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, this program will continue to make real and lasting progress towards protecting Minnesota's native prairies and the wildlife that depend on those lands. ",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ruth,Thornton,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,6123310790,ruth.thornton@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Traverse","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-phase-xi,,,,
17230,"Northern Warehouse Redevelopment",2011,40000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Artspace Projects, Inc.",,"To replace the roof and windows and upgrade the interior of the historic Northern Warehouse for use as an affordable mixed-use space, located in the Lowertown Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To replace the roof and windows and upgrade the interior of the historic Northern Warehouse for use as an affordable mixed-use space, located in the Lowertown Historic District, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2010-07-01,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Andrew,Commers,,"250-3rd Ave. N, #500",Minneapolis,MN,55401,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-warehouse-redevelopment,,,,
788,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Protection, Phase II",2011,2041000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$2,041,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land or permanent easements within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. A list of proposed fee title and permanent easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan.",,"Protect in Fee w/o PILT 564 acres of prairies, Enhanced 488 acres of Prairie",,,,2041000,,,,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program will permanently protect remnant native prairie and associated wetland complexes in western Minnesota by purchasing fee title properties and/or habitat easements. Lands and easements purchased through this program by The Nature Conservancy will be transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service and will become units of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge to be owned and managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The majority of the lands protected will consist of native prairie, however, restoration of wetlands and grasslands will also be completed where needed. ","The Northern tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve, restore and manage a portion of the remaining critical northern tallgrass prairie habitat and associated habitats at widespread locations throughout the western Minnesota and northwestern Iowa historic range. Only 5 percent of the original tallgrass prairie remains for preservation consideration throughout the entire historic tallgrass prairie range. Native prairie declines of 99.9% and 99.6% have occurred in Iowa and Minnesota, respectively. Grassland dependent bird species have shown steeper, more consistent, and geographically more widespread declines than any other group of North American birds. The number of acres purchased annually has been limited due to funding shortfalls since the establishment of this refuge. The current land acquisition budget cannot keep up with landowner interest? in this program. This funding will allow us to better meet refuge goals and objectives to protect this vanishing habitat. The Nature Conservancy will work closely with the US Fish and Wildlife Service to review potential properties within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area. These properties will be ranked by Service field staff who will work with the TNC personnel to permanently protect these tracts. ","Final Report",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Ruth,Thornton,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway ",Minneapolis,None,55415,"(612) 331-0790",ruth.thornton@tnc.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Norman, Polk, Pope, Pope","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-protection,,,,
23937,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition , Phase V",2015,2450000,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$2,450,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a contract with The Nature Conservancy in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire land in fee or permanent conservation easements within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Lands acquired with this appropriation may not be used for emergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations. Conservation grazing under a management plan that is already being implemented may continue. Subject to the evaluation criteria under Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"USFWS and TNC biologists and GIS analysts measured the following outcomes from this funding: Total acres protected - 887 acres Acres of native prairie - 664 acres Other native habitat protected - 76 acres of wetlands and 8,500' of streamfront Projects located in MN Prairie Conservation Plan core/corridor/complex - 100% (10 of 10 properties) Acres identified by MN Biological Survey as biologically significant - 553 acres Expiring CRP lands permanently protected - 86 acres ",,352400,"USFWS ",2449400,40900,,1.50,"The Nature Conservancy with USFWS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This appropriation allowed the permanent protection of 887 acres in western Minnesota. These properties included 664 acres of remnant native prairie, 76 acres of associated wetlands complexes, and 8,500' of streamfront. For this phase we originally planned to protect 740 acres with a minimum of 375 native prairie. Both targets were exceeded - 120% of total acres and 177% of native prairie acres. The land and easements purchased with this funding by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have been transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and are now units of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. ",,"The Council’s 25-Year Framework identifies protecting Minnesota’s remaining native prairies as a critical priority.  The Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan) describes the importance of preserving the cores/corridors/complexes where there are the greatest opportunities for the long-term conservation of these prairies.  The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition (NTP NWR) program shares these goals.  This program is a cooperative, multi-year effort of The Nature Conservancy and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve and protect our remaining prairies and the surrounding habitat that buffers them.  With Outdoor Heritage Fund support, this partnership is working together to advance these goals.   This phase included the purchase of both fee title properties and permanent habitat easements.  The original targets for fee and conservation easement acquisition were 485 acres and 255 acres, respectively.  Both goals were exceeded - 520 acres of fee (107% of goal) and 367 acres of easements (144% of goal).  This program’s top criterion for selecting projects is the presence of remnant native prairie.  As noted above, 664 acres of remnant native prairie were permanently protected.  Another important goal is protecting lands in existing complexes of habitat and protected lands.  All of the acquired properties were in areas identified as a priority core/complex/corridor in the Prairie Plan.  We also target lands with high-quality habitat and the rare species this habitat supports.  Data from the Minnesota Biological Survey confirm the conservation value of the lands conserved.  553 acres were identified as having significant biodiversity, with 272 of these ranked as having high or outstanding biodiversity.  These lands support a wide-range of prairie species of concern, including Greater Prairie Chickens, Wilson's Phalaropes, Blandings's Turtles, and Regal Fritallaries.  Another highlight in this phase was the protection of several rare outcrops of Sioux Quartzite and the species that depend on these outcrops.  This program also includes a relatively small restoration/enhancement component.  The prioritization criteria favor parcels that are in good condition.    Because of the nature of parcel ownership, however, some properties included small areas of converted or degraded lands needing grassland or wetland restoration/enhancement.  This work is completed where needed to get these properties into a sustainable condition for future management.  Restoration/enhancement activity with this round of funding included 149 acres of grassland site preparation/seeding or interseeding/mowing, 6 acres of tree and/or dense vegetation removal, and 98 acres of scattered vegetation removal.  These acres are not reported as a separate outcome in the Output Tables in order to avoid any possible double-counting.   One thing to note when reviewing the attached Budget Spreadsheet.  The Request column in the Budget and Cash Leverage Table is out of date.  The figures shown are from the originally approved accomplishment plan.  It does not reflect any later amendments.  This discrepancy resulted from the shift from paper to online reporting during this phase.  See the final version of the Accomplishment Plan, approved in January, 2017, for the final figures. ",2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Johnson,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway ",Minneapolis,,55415-1291,"(612) 331-0790",rich_johnson@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-land-acquisition-phase-v,,,,
10035250,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Phase XIV",2025,4412000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(a)","$4,412,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire land in fee or permanent conservation easements and restore and enhance lands within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie.","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or USFWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel, as will the proximity to other protected land and neighboring habitat types, including oak savanna, wetlands, and Big Woods forest. These factors are considered in the ranking criteria for each parcel. Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or USFWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel. Surrounding natural habitat types and cropped areas will be evaluated as part of the ranking criteria for submitted parcels",,,350000,"Federal and USFWS",4327000,85000,,1.8,TNC,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nature Conservancy and US Fish and Wildlife Service will work together to permanently protect native prairie and associated complexes of wetlands and native habitats in western and central Minnesota by purchasing approximately 1,112 acres of fee title properties and/or permanent habitat easements. Approximately 726 acres will be native prairie. Work will be focused in priority areas identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan that have significant biodiversity by the Minnesota Biological Survey.","The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) was established in 2000 to address the loss of America's grasslands and the decline of grassland wildlife. The Refuge was created to permanently preserve and restore a portion of our disappearing tallgrass prairie. The Refuge is authorized to work in the prairie landscapes of western Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. To date, the Refuge has protected more than 13,040 acres. Funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) will allow The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), working in partnership, to significantly accelerate this progress. TNC and USFWS will cooperate on protecting approximately 1,112 acres of native prairie and associated habitat in the 49 Minnesota counties within the Refuge boundary. We expect to protect approximately 910 acres with permanent habitat easements and approximately 202 acres in fee title. This program's work is targeted at protecting high-quality native habitat in areas with existing concentrations of native prairie, wetlands, and protected lands. The lands protected will consist of native prairie and associated habitats including wetlands, streams, coulees, and lakes. Potential acquisitions are reviewed using the following criteria: 1) Is there untilled native prairie on the tract? If not, is it adjacent to untilled native prairie? 2) Is the property in a priority area (core/corridor/complex) identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan)? 3) Is it adjacent to an existing complex of protected land? 4) Was it identified by Minnesota Biological Survey (Biological Survey) or FWS biologists as having concentrations of threatened and endangered species and communities? 5) Is it suitable for public recreation? Because of the nature of parcel ownership, some properties acquired through this program will likely include small areas of converted or degraded habitat needing restoration or enhancement work. Restoration and enhancement will be completed where needed. With this program's focus on native habitat, only a limited amount of cropland restoration has been required. The funds for this work are primarily for enhancement activities such as invasives, tree, and brush removal that prepare these properties for long-term management. Previous OHF support has allowed the partners to make significant progress towards our shared goal of protecting and buffering the remaining native prairie. The first property was acquired in March, 2013. Since then, approximately 7,826 acres have been added to the Refuge with OHF funding. Of these, approximately 4,752 acres (approximately 61%) are classified as untilled native prairie. Additional habitat includes nearly 630 acres of wetlands, nearly 22 miles of stream front, and more than 2.5 miles of lakefront. We have signed agreements with landowners for the protection of approximately 787 additional acres and are negotiating with landowners on an additional 1,587 acres. Talks are ongoing with a long list of interested landowners. With additional support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, this program will continue to make lasting progress towards protection Minnesota's native prairies and the wildlife that depends on those lands.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,McGrath,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,6123310752,c.mcgrath@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-phase-xiv,,,,
10033403,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, Phase XIII",2023,3870000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(g)","$3,870,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, to acquire land in fee or permanent conservation easements and restore and enhance lands within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or FWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel, as will the proximity to other protected land and neighboring habitat types, including oak savanna, wetlands, and Big Woods forest. These factors are considered in the ranking criteria for each parcel. Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - The percent of native remnant prairie, as determined by the Minnesota Biological Survey and/or FWS biologists, will be documented on each parcel. Surrounding natural habitat types and cropped areas will be evaluated as part of the ranking criteria for submitted parcels",,,260000,"PF NAWCA and USFWS",3817500,52500,,1.3,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nature Conservancy and US Fish and Wildlife Service will work together to permanently protect native prairie and associated complexes of wetlands and native habitats in western and central Minnesota by purchasing approximately 1,020 acres of fee title properties and/or permanent habitat easements. Approximately 545 acres will be native prairie. Work will be focused in areas identified as having significant biodiversity by the Minnesota Biological Survey and located in priority areas in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) was established in 2000 to address the loss of America's grasslands and the decline of grassland wildlife. The Refuge was created to permanently preserve and restore a portion of our disappearing tallgrass prairie. The Refuge is authorized to work in the prairie landscapes of western Minnesota and northwestern Iowa. To date, the Refuge has protected more than 12,400 acres. Funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) will allow The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), working in partnership, to significantly accelerate this progress. TNC and USFWS will cooperate on protecting approximately 1,020 acres of native prairie and associated habitat in the 49 Minnesota counties within the Refuge boundary. We expect to protect approximately 408 acres in fee title and approximately 612 acres with permanent habitat easements. This program's work is targeted at protecting high-quality native habitat in areas with existing concentrations of native prairie, wetlands, and protected lands. The lands protected will consist of native prairie and associated habitats including wetlands, streams, coulees, and lakes. Potential acquisitions are reviewed using the following criteria: 1) Is there untilled native prairie on the tract? If not, is it adjacent to untilled native prairie? 2) Is the property in a priority area (core/corridor/complex) identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan)? 3) Is it adjacent to an existing complex of protected land? 4) Was it identified by Minnesota Biological Survey (Biological Survey) or FWS biologists as having concentrations of threatened and endangered species and communities? 5) Is it suitable for public recreation? Because of the nature of parcel ownership, some properties acquired through this program will likely include small areas of converted or degraded habitat needing restoration or enhancement work. Restoration and enhancement will be completed where needed. With this program's focus on native habitat, only a limited amount of cropland restoration has been required. The funds for this work are primarily for enhancement activities such as invasives, tree, and brush removal that prepare these properties for long-term management. Previous OHF support has allowed the partners to make significant progress towards our shared goal of protecting and buffering the remaining native prairie. The first property was acquired in March, 2013. Since then, approximately 6,779 acres have been added to the Refuge with OHF funding. Of these, approximately 4,028 acres (nearly 60%) are classified as untilled native prairie. Additional habitat includes nearly 600 acres of wetlands, nearly 20 miles of stream front, and more than 2.5 miles of lakefront. We have signed agreements with landowners for the protection of approximately 737 additional acres (443 acres of which are native prairie), and are negotiating with landowners on an additional 266 acres. Talks are ongoing with a long list of interested landowners. With additional support from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, this program will continue to make lasting progress towards protecting Minnesota's native prairies and the wildlife that depend on those lands.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,McGrath,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,6123310752,c.mcgrath@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-phase-xiii,,,,
33965,"Norway Lutheran Church (Muskego) Pre-development Design Services",2016,8500,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",8500,,"Bonnie Raquet, Chair, Tom Holtz, Vice Chair, J. Michael Schwartz, Secretary, Michael Morrow, Treasurer, Roger Eggen, Robin Steinke, Michael Morrow, John Haugo, David Hayes, Tom Holtz, Gus Blanchard, Kaye Myhre, Bonnie Raquet, David Rutlen, J. Michael Schwartz, Joyce Thompsen, O. Jay Tomson, Heidi Droegemueller",0.00,"Luther Seminary Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To contract with qualified professionals to prepare planning documents that will help preserve the Norway Lutheran Church (Muskego), listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Daniels,"Luther Seminary Foundation","2481 Como Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55108,651-641-3205,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norway-lutheran-church-muskego-pre-development-design-services,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28665,"Norway Lutheran Church Historic Structure Report",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Dr. Paul Dovre, Jim Harrison, Becky Brown, Ann Christ, Janet Anderson, Bonnie Raquet, J. Michael Schwartz, Gordon Eid, Roger Eggen, Gurine Gall, Ed Hawxhurst, David Hayes, Tom Holtz, Norman Jones, Diane Nelson Koznick, Joyce Thompsen, O. Jay Tomsen",,"Luther Seminary Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop a Historic Structure Report that will help with the restoration of Norway Lutheran Church, St. Paul, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Daniels,"Luther Seminary Foundation","2481 Como Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55108,651-641-3205,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norway-lutheran-church-historic-structure-report,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012224,"Norwegian Ridge Farmer Oral Histories",2018,9774," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","We reached out short-term goal (collecting the oral histories). We have reached out intermediate term partially (historian have access). The files are accessible in a thumb drive and dropbox to Giants of the Earth staff and to people who come in for research. Ideally, we would like improve that access. Our long-term goal (increasing awareness and appreciation of farm life and history in our part of the state) will hopefully be reached as these materials are further accessed and shared.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9774,,"Karen Gray, Dr. Jim Gray, Michael Schmidt, Diane Schmidt, Bill Fried, Karen Fried, Jill Storlie, Dr, John Storlie, Judy Tollefsrud, Laura Thorson, Georgia Rosendahl, Mary Ann Thurmer, JC Nerstad, Saundy Solum, and Thomas Trehus."," ","Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 15-20 oral history interviews the history of farmers in Norwegian Ridge, Spring Grove, MN.",2018-03-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center"," PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street "," Spring Grove "," MN ",55974,"(507) 450-1373"," kbjbgray@springgrove.coop ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norwegian-ridge-farmer-oral-histories,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012564,"Norwegian Ridge Farmers Documentary: Script Development",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Bill and Karen Fried Jim and Karen Gray Ed Myrah J.C. Nerstad Georgia Rosendahl Mike and Diane Schmidt Saundy Solum Jill Storlie, Esq. Dr. Johnathan Storlie Judy Tollefsrud Thomas Trehus Mary Ann Thurmer"," ","Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary script on the history of Spring Grove's Norwegian Ridge in southeastern Minnesota.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center"," PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street "," Spring Grove "," MN ",55974,"(507) 450-1373"," kbjbgray@springgrove.coop ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norwegian-ridge-farmers-documentary-script-development,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031248,"Norwegian Ridge Farmers Documentary: Production and Distribution",2024,37004,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,13000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",50004,,"Bill Fried, Karen Fried, Jim Gray, Karen Gray, Lee Grippen, J.C. Nerstad, Georgia Rosendahl, Diane Schmidt, Mike Schmidt, Jill Storlie, Johnathan Storlie, Mary Ann Thurmer, Judy Tollefsrud, and Thomas Trehus.",,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary on the history of Norwegian Ridge in southeastern Minnesota.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street","Spring Grove",MN,55974,5074501373,klbgray@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/norwegian-ridge-farmers-documentary-production-and-distribution,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
28636,"Ojibwemowin Advisory Committee Project",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Red Lake Tribal Council Members: Floyd Jourdain Jr., Don Cook Sr., Darrell G. Seki Sr., Randall Kingbird, Gary Nelson, Allen D. Pemberton, Julius ""Toady"" Thunder, Roman ""Ducker"" Stately, Donald J ""Dudie"" May, William ""Billy"" Greene, Richard W. Barrett Sr, Greeting Spears, Hank Sutton, John Sumner Sr., Gerald Spears, Alexander Gillespie Jr., George W. King, James Loud",0.07,"Red Lake Economic Development and Planning","Local/Regional Government","To convene an advisory group to determine next steps for promoting and preserving Red Lake history and the Ojibwe language.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,Strong,"Red Lake Economic Development and Planning","PO Box 588","Red Lake",MN,56671,218-679-1503,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Beltrami, Clearwater",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ojibwemowin-advisory-committee-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007404,"Ola and Per Exhibit: Phase I Research",2017,5750,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",5750,,"Bill and Karen Fried, Jim and Karen Gray, Ed Myrah, J.C. Nerstad, Georgia Rosendahl, Mike and Diane Schmidt, Melissa Pierce Schroeder, Saundy Solum, Jill Storlie, Esq., Dr. Johnathan Storlie, Laura Thorson, Judy Tollefsrud, and Mary Ann Thurmer.",,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of Peter Rosendahl and his Ola and Per cartoon, in preparation for a future exhibit.",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street","Spring Grove",MN,55974,507-450-1373,kbjbgray@springgrove.coop,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ola-and-exhibit-phase-i-research,,,,0
10012573,"Ola and Per: Phase 2: Exhibit Plan",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Bill and Karen Fried Jim and Karen Gray Ed Myrah J.C. Nerstad Georgia Rosendahl Mike and Diane Schmidt Saundy Solum Jill Storlie, Esq. Dr. Johnathan Storlie Judy Tollefsrud Thomas Trehus Mary Ann Thurmer"," ","Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"Giants of the Earth hired Bluestem Heritage Group to develop an exhibit plan for an exhibit about cartoonist Per Rosendahl. This project will help share the history of Per Rosendahl, a local cartoonist who developed the popular Norwegian-American cartoon ""Per and Ola."" This history will inspire the local community to embrace values of artistry, creativity, and risk-taking, and highlight the unique cultural life of Norwegian Americans during the early 1900s. ",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center"," PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street "," Spring Grove "," MN ",55974,"(507) 450-1373",kbjbgray@springgrove.coop,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Houston, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ola-and-phase-2-exhibit-plan,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012550,"Old Crossing Treaty Park Historical Marker",2020,4990," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",4990,,"Ronald Weiss, Red Lake County Commissiner will be the go to man at the county for inplementing the installation of the marker at the Old Crossing Treaty Park."," ","Red Lake County","Local/Regional Government",,,"To design, produce, and install a historical marker in the Old Crossing Treaty Park.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,LaCoursiere,"Red Lake County"," P.O. Box 367 "," Red Lake Falls "," MN ",56750,"(952) 220-5295"," mikelac@comcast.net ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Red Lake, Pennington, Polk",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/old-crossing-treaty-park-historical-marker,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007183,"Oneota Subsistence in the North: 14th-17th Century Food and Foodways in the Central Woodlands of Minnesota",2018,150531,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",150531,,"G. Kehl (Chair), T. Wise (Vice Chair), W. Jonason (Vice Chair), J. Taylor (Secretary), M. Chronister (Treasurer), A. Brown (Ex-officio), C AlAhmar, H Boehne, J Corkrean, J Cosgriff, D Edwards, E Engh, T Fisher, C Fletcher, J Ghani, G Glasrud, P Kasbohm, M Leick, L Pendy, B Phillips, J Poferl, S Proeschel, S Rankin, L Schlosser, J Seifert, T Skidmore, T Soller, J Spaulding-Schmidt, R Trembley, M Vale, J Walker, A Walsh",2.69,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization and analysis of archaeological collections, allowing for greater public access to historic resources.",,,2017-12-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-221-4576,efleming@smm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oneota-subsistence-north-14th-17th-century-food-and-foodways-central-woodlands-minnesota,,,,0
28740,"Oneota Chronology and Ethnobotany in the St. Croix Valley",2014,8150,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,8150,,"Richard King, Chair, Andrea Walsh, Richard Lund, Alan Goldbloom, MD, Eric Jolly, PhD, Ellis Bullock, Jr, Deborah Burke, Ronald Christenson, Edward Driscoll, Gary Ellis, Jonathan Farber, George Kehl, Pam Moret, Peter Olin, Fred Palensky, PhD, Ann Parriott, Judy Poferl, Steven Proeschel, Diane Schmidt, James Seifert, Todd Soller, William Sweasy, Jean Taylor, Daniel Titcomb, Richard Trembley, Theresa Wise",0.10,"Science Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to complete an ethnobotanical inventory of the Crites/Sheffield Site, St. Croix Valley.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Fleming,"Science Museum of Minnesota","120 W Kellogg Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-221-4576,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oneota-chronology-and-ethnobotany-st-croix-valley,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007407,"Oral History Association Conference Scholarship",2017,3426,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","One of the short term goals was participating in a roundtable discussion about the project enabling the team to present the project to a public audience and received feedback for the first time. The audience not only engaged with questions and comments at the end but really throughout the entire presentation. Participants seemed intrigued, interested and eager to learn more about the partnership between a small nonprofit and large university. They could see the benefits to both sides and had lots of great feedback about how the team can manage and streamline the project in future years including more formalized partnerships, how to engage other departments of the university, how to obtain the best technology for oral interviews, how to present findings, and more.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",3426,,"Heather Thielges, Kelly Peterson, Tami Reuter, Mary Conley, Beth Dittbenner, Brenda Flannery, Mike Laue, Jennifer Lurken, Nicole Panko, Amal Osman, Gretchen Taylor, Jolene Wall, Dr. Cuong Huynh, Cyrenthia Jordan",,"YWCA Mankato","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development for staff and volunteers at the national Oral History Association conference in Minneapolis, October 4-8, 2017.",,,2017-07-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sam,Schirmers,"YWCA Mankato","127 S. 2nd St., Suite 200",Mankato,MN,56001,507-386-2183,sam@ywcamankato.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oral-history-association-conference-scholarship,,,,0
10013425,"Oral History Collection Video to Digital Transfer Project",2021,1005,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,7602,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8607,,"Dave Peterson, Jo Emerson, William Short, Matthew Bebel, Kathy Doucette, Ted Field, Kerri Kindsvater, Jeanenne Rausch, Maureen Raymond, Robert Thomas",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a collection of archival oral history recordings, allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,"(651) 407-5327",sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oral-history-collection-video-digital-transfer-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025216,"Oral History Documentary: Academic Contextual Analysis and Script Revision",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Bill Fried, Karen Fried, Jim Gray, Karen Gray, Lee Grippen, J.C. Nerstad, Georgie Rosendahl, Mike Schmidt, Diane Schmidt, Jill Storlie, Johnathan Storlie, Judy Tollefsrud, Thomas Trehus, and Mary Ann Thurmer.",,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to edit a documentary script on the history of life on Norwegian Ridge in Houston County.",,"To hire qualified professionals to edit a documentary script on the history of life on Norwegian Ridge in Houston County.",2022-07-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street","Spring Grove",MN,55974,5074501373,klbgray@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Houston, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oral-history-documentary-academic-contextual-analysis-and-script-revision,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
33956,"Oral History of Hmong Farmers in Minnesota",2016,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Yolanda Cotterall-Board Chair, Liz Johnson-Secretary, James Chang-Treasurer, Pua Hang-member, Jimwa Moua-member, Shirley Yang-member",0.00,"Hmong American Farmers Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 10 oral history interviews the history of Hmong farmers in Minnesota.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pakou,Hang,"Hmong American Farmers Association","941 Lafond Avenue West, Suite 100","Saint Paul",MN,55104,651-493-8091,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oral-history-hmong-farmers-minnesota,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28406,"Oral History Transcription of World War II Veterans' Experiences",2013,3827,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","All the transcription and digital preservation targets were achieved and exceeded. There were no technical problems with the project.",,,453,,4280,,"Steve Marks, Dick Hill, Gary Birchem, Glenn Froberg, Walter Bohrn, Spook Johns, Dick Kennedy, Vince Parker, James Rasmussen, Lawrence Sagstetter, EIN 41-1459496",0.12,"Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To transcribe 12 oral history interviews to provide public access to World War II veterans' experiences.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kevin,Callahan,"Eighth Air Force Historical Society, Inc. - Minnesota Chapter","PO Box 131208",Roseville,MN,55113,651-253-6018,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oral-history-transcription-world-war-ii-veterans-experiences,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012408,"Orientation Map: Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway: Center Section",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,3920,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13920,,"Dan Tosel, Tori Hammerud, Jason Heinecke, Amber Molden, Andrew Schmidt"," ","City of Appleton","Local/Regional Government",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research and assemble materials in preparation for a heritage tourism map.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Roman,Fidler,"City of Appleton"," 323 W Schlieman Ave "," Appleton "," MN ",56208,"(320) 289-1363"," mnhsappletonmn@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sibley, Traverse, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/orientation-map-minnesota-river-valley-national-scenic-byway-center-section,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025143,"Orientation Map: Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway: Western and Eastern Sections",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","We achieved the results. We had a great cooperative effort with the tribes and byway alliance members. We had a great map maker.",,4320,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",14320,,"City of Appleton Council members: Gary Borstad, Jason Heinecke, Timothy Rittenour, Chadwick Syltie",,"City of Appleton","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified historian to research and assemble materials in preparation for a heritage tourism map.",,"To hire a qualified historian to research and assemble materials in preparation for a heritage tourism map.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristi,Fernholz,"City of Appleton","323 W Schlieman Ave",Appleton,MN,56208,3202891981,Kristi.fernholz@umvrdc.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Big Stone, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Sibley, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/orientation-map-minnesota-river-valley-national-scenic-byway-western-and-eastern-sections,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013351,"Otter Cove Children’s Museum",2020,137000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","Our Proposed Measurable Outcomes are as follows: - Having a visitor return rate of 70% by the end of the first year. - Have a membership renewal rate of 85% by the end of the first year. - Engage 40% of licensed daycares in Otter Tail county in membership opportunities. - Have four free admission Saturdays during our first calendar year where Otter Cove becomes available and accessible to anyone and everyone. - Have six low sensory events, outside of normal museum hours, where children can engage with our exhibits who may not normally visit during busy times. ","Otter Cove Children's Museum was ready for its grand opening when COVID struck in March 2020. Our team immediately went into survival mode and began fundraising to pay for our rent, unsure how long we would have to remain closed. It was a painful feeling, knowing how isolated everyone was and that we had a fully completed, state-of-the-art children's museum in the heart of downtown, just waiting for visitors to come play. Starting in July 2020, we began hosting private rentals with no more than 40 people at a time. We also gave private tours to our amazingly supportive donors who were anxious to see the completed space. The response was incredible. Friends would join together to rent the space just so their kids could play. We started tracking zip codes and realized how far people were traveling to play at Otter Cove, even during a pandemic. We held a series of open-air art classes in the Maker Shop; these were some of the only children's and adult programs available during the summer and fall of 2020. We are proud that we could offer creative opportunities for our community while following COVID safety protocol. Despite the pandemic, we achieved our goal of becoming a regional gathering ground for children and families. We are also proud of Otter Cove's impact on the local economy. Often when guests leave the museum, they ask staff for recommendations of great local restaurants. If a child is having a difficult time leaving Otter Cove, caregivers will often tempt them with a trip to Uncle Eddie's Ice Cream, just down the street from Otter Cove. ",,,,137000,,"Tasha Rohlfs, Amy Baldwin, Kelsey Evavold, Ryan Tungseth, Sarah Duffy, Erinn Webb, Greg Wagner, Arriana Velasco",,"Otter Cove Children’s Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Otter Cove Children's Museum will be a state-of-the-art educational and cultural center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, providing a much-needed accessible, indoor play space for the children of Otter Tail County and beyond. Otter Cove was started and driven by a group of moms but the actual place, Otter Cove, is for children and the ""critters"" who live there; the otter in the Otter Romp Playground, the fox at the cafe, the beaver at the dentist office, the raccoon at the grocery store, the swan on the stage, the mice at the bookstore, and the skunk at the veterinarian. Every detail at Otter Cove is designed to look and feel like a true destination that guests are transported into as they walk through the door. Furthermore, the region's landscape, agricultural influence, businesses and art scene are visible as the actual exhibits and core components of the museum's play structure, miniature downtown, farm and field, and art and maker space. The beneficiaries of the museum will be the young people visiting the museum who lack imaginative, creative, educational and physical play options in the region. Families and caregivers will appreciate a place where connections and community foster, especially in the winter. Family connections will grow, as the museum is an experience that will have impacts across generations - parents and their children, grandparents with their grandchildren, families and caregivers across the spectrum. It's exciting that Otter Cove will be the only children's museum with an indoor play structure in a 180 mile radius, ultimately helping increase traffic for local businesses from the additional visitors in town. We have heard countless employers donate to the project because they are excited to attract and retain young talent with this unique amenity. Childcare providers and school groups will also benefit from having an educational destination for field trips that is local. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tasha,Rohlfs,"Otter Cove Children's Museum","105 West Lincoln Ave","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,612-819-8033,ottercoveff@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Carver, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Mille Lacs, Mower, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
9428,"Otter Lake Regional Park",2010,240000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"Ramsey County",,"Construct a new boat ramp on Otter Lake, redevelop parking area for boat trailers and adjacent off-leash dog area users, provide improved stormwater management, install new restroom facilities and provide site amenities and landscaping.",,,2010-09-20,2012-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-lake-regional-park,,,,
10034017,"Otter Cove Children's Museum 2023-2025 Legacy Project",2024,149455,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Amy Baldwin (President), Kelsey Evavold (Vice President), Greg Wagner (Treasurer), Karla Connelly (Secretary), Tasha Rohlfs, Sarah Duffy, Shelley Shoeneck, Vicki Jensen",,"Otter Cove Children's Museum",,"This project includes new exhibit components and enhancements; facilitating diverse workshops and performances for children and families, and four mini camps for children ages 6-12 during school/summer breaks.",,,2024-02-26,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katie,Ganoe,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Marshall, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum-2023-2025-legacy-project,,,,
10012535,"Our First 50 Years - Metropolitan State University Oral History Project",2020,9350," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,5160,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",14510,,"Jeanette L. Augustson, Zeeshan Baig, Christine Boese, Wendy Brekken, Robert Carter, Joseph Ellis, Ezell Jones, Ochen Kaylan, Gregory Lais, Michael Langley, Leslee LeRoux, Michael O?Connor, Michael Parrish, Colin Partridge, Carmen Shields, Richard Smith, Craig Vinje"," ","Metropolitan State University Foundation","Public College/University",,,"To document in approximately 8 oral history interviews the history of the first 50 years of Metropolitan State University.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Emily,Seddon,"Metropolitan State University Foundation"," 700 East 7th Street, Founders Hall "," St. Paul "," MN ",55106,"(651) 793-1807"," EMILY.SEDDON@METROSTATE.EDU ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/our-first-50-years-metropolitan-state-university-oral-history-project,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17222,"Our Lady of Victory Chapel: Accessibility Plan",2011,19970,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,10000,,,,,,"St. Catherine University",,"To design a plan for ADA renovation of the Our Lady of Victory Chapel on St. Catherine University's St. Paul campus.",,"To design a plan for ADA renovation of the Our Lady of Victory Chapel on St. Catherine University's St. Paul campus.",2010-07-01,2010-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Laurie,Svatek,,"2004 Randolph Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/our-lady-victory-chapel-accessibility-plan-0,,,,
10031050,"Our Stories Carried Us Here: Representing Asian Immigrant Women in Graphic Novels for Young Readers",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","See application under ""Documents""","In 2021, GCV began publishing bilingual, single-story graphic novels based on the positive reception of their best-selling Kirkus-star reviewed anthology, Our Stories Carried Us Here. MHC Cultural Legacy funding would support Volume 3 in the series, telling the story of Minnesota-resident Kim Uy, a Cambodian immigrant who initially struggled with English only to join the Army Reserves and become a medical doctor. This book will provide a mirror and window for young readers ages 9-12. PROGRESS: Search conducted to find a Khmer and Chinese illustrators to illustrate Kim's book and to capture her ancestry as dad is Khmer, and mother of Chinese descent. (completed) All contracts signed with (1) Kim Uy (author), (2) sunshine gao (story illustrator), and (3) Kat Eng (cover illustrator). Several meetings between two illustrators and author facilitated and co-creation initiated (completed). Story outline drafted by sunshine gao (completed). Cover illustration was completed June 2023 Interior story illustration to be completed by October 15th, 2023 Book will go to print by November/December 2023; Through this grant, we were able to fund the time of Executive Director Tea Rozman to search for a Khmer and Chinese immigrant illustrator to illustrate the story and cover. We were also able to fund the work of Chinese immigrant illustrator sunshine gao. sunshine studied the story of Kim Uy, a Chinese-Cambodian immigrant, and worked closely with her to create a story outline. The grant also funded the time of Program Manager, Jeannine Erickson, to hold several meetings with Tea, the cover illustrator (Khmer immigrant Kat Eng), Kim Uy and sunshine to co-create and ensure authenticity and accuracy of the story. Cover illustration was completed June 2023 sunshine was able to complete the interior illustration (October 31,2023) Book will go to print by December 2023",,,,10000,,"Officers:CHAIR: Dr. Aasma Shaukat, Professor of Medicine and Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, STEM book author (immigrant from Pakistan)VICE-CHAIR: Richard Benton, PhD, Polyglot & Speaker on language/culture; IT Manager, Ecolab, (U.S. born)TREASURER: Elvis J. Rivera, Financial Advisor Associate and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley (born and raised in Guatemala) Members (in alphabetical order by last name):Marina B. Aleixo, PhD, Program Director at the University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) International Initiatives (born and raised in Brazil)Thorunn Bjarnadottir - Former Director of Intercultural Education at the University of Minnesota, (immigrant from Iceland)Greg Egan, Ramsey County Public Defender (U.S. born, married to first-generation immigrant from Honduras)Fee Freeman, Communications and External Relations Manager at International Rescue Committee (IRC) (born and raised in Scotland, UK)Merle Greene, Former Intercultural Communications consultant, English language instructor, and Program Manager working with refugees and immigrants (U.S. born)Ibrahim Hirsi, Doctoral Candidate in the U.S. History, Immigration and African Diaspora at the UMN Twin Cities, and writer for the Nation, Twin Cities, MN (immigrant from Somalia)John T. Medeiros, Immigration Attorney (2nd generation Portuguese)Nicole Montana, Senior Lecturer in Dept of Writing Studies at University of Minnesota; writing instructor at The Loft (U.S. born , 2nd generation Mexican )Vanja Pantic Oflazoglu, Senior Content Strategist, Citizen Lab, Atlanta, GA (former refugee from Bosnia)Biswas Rijal, Scientific researcher and data analyst at University of Florida, founder of NGO for in Nepal (immigrant from Nepal)Monique Thompkins, Event Manager (African-American), U.S.born; 1. CHAIR: Dr. Aasma Shaukat, Professor of Medicine and Population Health, NYU Grossman School ofMedicine, STEM book author (immigrant from Pakistan) 2. VICE-CHAIR: Richard Benton, PhD, Polyglot & Speaker on language/culture; IT Manager, Ecolab,(U.S. born) Members (in alphabetical order by last name): 3. Marina B. Aleixo, PhD, Program Director at the University of Minnesota, College of Education andHuman Development (CEHD) International Initiatives (born and raised in Brazil) 4. Merle Greene, Former Intercultural Communications consultant, English language instructor, andProgram Manager working with refugees and immigrants (U.S. born) 5. Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton, Executive Director of CENTRO Tyrone Guzman, Elk River, MN (1stgeneration Cuban) 6. John T. Medeiros, Immigration Attorney (2nd generation Portuguese) 7. Nicole Montana, Senior Lecturer in Dept of Writing Studies at University of Minnesota; writinginstructor at The Loft (U.S. born , 2nd generation Mexican) 8. Vanja Pantic Oflazoglu, Senior Content Strategist, Citizen Lab, Atlanta, GA (former refugee fromBosnia) 9. Jina Rahimi, LOTT Fellow, Leadership Development Program, Shoreview, MN (1st generation AfghanRefugee) 10. Jasmine Ceron, Human Resource Professional, Xcel Energy, Minneapolis MN (1st generationSomali-Italian-American)",,"Green Card Voices",,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/our-stories-carried-us-here-representing-asian-immigrant-women-graphic-novels-young,,,,
10031421,"Outdoor Pathways to Environmental Education, Recreation, and Careers",2025,1500000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05j","$1,500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Wilderness Inquiry to promote equity in access to outdoor activities, places, and careers by providing Minnesotans with a continuum of outdoor experiences from the backyard to the backcountry, implementing environmental education curriculum for youth, and delivering professional development workshops for educators.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,25.98,"Wilderness Inquiry","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Wilderness Inquiry engages 20,000 Minnesotans through outdoor adventures, promoting equity in access to outdoor activities, places, and careers and supporting stewardship and conservation values for current and future generations.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Meg,Krueger,"Wilderness Inquiry","1611 County Road B West Ste 315","Saint Paul",MN,55113,"(612) 676-9400",development@wildernessinquiry.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outdoor-pathways-environmental-education-recreation-and-careers,,,,
814,"Outdoor Heritage Conservation Partners Grant Program - FY 2011",2011,4386000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(i)","$4,386,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations, including government, for enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Up to four percent of this appropriation may be used by the commissioner of natural resources for administering the grant program. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by state law. The commissioner of natural resources must agree in writing to each proposed acquisition of land or interest in land. The program shall require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for grants of $100,000 or less and a match of at least 15 percent from nonstate sources for grants over $100,000. Up to one-third of the match may be in-kind resources. The criteria for evaluating grant applications must include, in a balanced and equally weighted order of precedence, the amount of habitat restored, enhanced, or protected; local support; degree of collaboration; urgency; capacity to achieve multiple benefits; habitat benefits provided; consistency with current conservation science; adjacency to protected lands; full funding of the project; supplementing existing funding; public access for hunting and fishing during the open season; sustainability; and use of native plant materials. All projects must conform to the Minnesota statewide conservation and preservation plan. Wildlife habitat projects must also conform to the Minnesota wildlife action plan. Subject to the evaluation criteria and requirements of this paragraph and Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall give priority to organizations that have a history or charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects when evaluating projects of equal value. Priority may be given to projects acquiring land or easements associated with existing wildlife management areas. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by conservation easement or public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Subdivision 9 applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b). This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, at which time all grant project work must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the grant agreement. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.","Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species Improved aquatic habitat indicators Improved aquatic habitat indicators Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors Water is kept on the land Protected, restored, and enhanced aspen parklands and riparian areas Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need Protected habitats will hold wetlands and shallow lakes open to public recreation and hunting Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna Improved aquatic habitat indicators Healthier populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species High priority riparian lands, forestlands, and savannas are protected from parcelization and fragmentation Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat Improved aquatic habitat indicators Stream to bluff habitat restoration and enhancement will keep water on the land to slow runoff and degradation of aquatic habitat Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands Remnant native prairies and wetlands are permanently protected and are part of large complexes of restored prairie, grasslands, and large and small wetlands Improved condition of habitat on public lands Water is kept on the land Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation nee","8750 acres",,,,4386000,,,1.4,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program (CPL) is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations and governments. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A match of at least 10% from nonstate sources was required for grants of $100,000 or less, and a match of at least 15% from nonstate sources was required for grants over $100,000. Up to one-third of the match may be in-kind resources. All match was identified at the time of application. CPL Program Staff developed a Request for Proposal and Program Manual, solicited applications and oversaw the grant selection process, prepared and executed grant documents, reviewed expenditure documentation, ensured recipients were only reimbursed for allowable expenses, monitored grant work, and assisted recipients with closing out grants. Up to 4% of the appropriation was used for administering the grant program. ","Applicants applied for grants under this program to enhance, restore, or protect forests, wetlands, prairies and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. For projects that restore and/or enhance 1. Projects are only on lands under permanent protection of public fee ownership, or conservation easement as defined in MS 84C.01 or public ownership or in public waters as defined in MS 103G.005, subd. 15. Projects may be done on tribal lands under federal trust arrangements. 2. A conservation easement must be placed on any private land impacted before work may begin. Funding for the easement/deed restriction and associated costs may be paid for with in-kind match or grant funds. 3. Proposed projects on public lands are approved by and coordinated with public land managers. Projects proposed for lands under permanent conservation easement are reviewed by the easement holder. Proof of review or approval must be submitted to grant staff before the application deadline. The private landowner must agree to the project as well. 4. Grantees are responsible for all administrative requirements such as Historic Property Review, Wetland Conservation Act, Stormwater Permits, DNR Waters Permits, and others as appropriate. Costs for any reviews or permits should be included in the grant application, either as in-kind match or requested from grant dollars. As specified in the grant agreement, grantees may, by letter, assign duties and associated funds back to DNR, with DNR consent. 5. A Natural Heritage Review is required for each project site. This must be completed by the Land Manager or Easement Holder, or appropriate DNR staff, and submitted on the Land Manager Approval form. This form must be uploaded to the CPL Application System. 6. The Commissioner of Natural Resources must approve all projects. 7. All projects must meet requirements in the 2010 MN Session Law, Chapter 361, and follow the principles and criteria outlined in the L-SOHC FY 2011 Call for Funding Request. For projects that will protect 1. Lands acquired in fee title will be open to the public for hunting and fishing during open seasons unless otherwise provided by law. 2. All easements must be permanent. Easements must include stewardship provisions to perpetually monitor and enforce the conditions of the easements. 3. Projects to acquire land in fee simple title or a permanent conservation easement must be associated with established land acquisition programs that use explicit criteria for evaluating a parcel's habitat potential. 4. Grantees must agree to abide by all L-SOHC requirements for long-term management of any lands acquired with Outdoor Heritage Funds (OHF). 5. For fee acquisition, the final title holder and land manager must be specified. Lands that will be conveyed to a public agency must be donated. 6. Some State programs have specific statutory guidelines for determining the value of easements acquired under that program. If the easement will become part of that State program and the easement will be held by the State, any entity acquiring the easement may use that program's statutory method for the easement valuation. 7. All acquisition selection processes and related transactions costs for all parties involved in the acquisition must be reported to the L-SOHC, 8. A Notice of Funding Restriction must be recorded for each acquisition. 9. An analysis of future operations and maintenance costs for any acquired lands must be provided to the L-SOHC, commissioner of finance, and appropriate public agency. 10.The grantee must submit an annual report on the status of property acquired with grant funds to the L-SOHC by December 1 of each year. 11.Grantees acquiring land that will be conveyed to DNR will be required to follow DNR's Land Acquisition Procedures for Lands to be Conveyed to DNR. 12. Grantees acquiring land that will NOT be conveyed to DNR will be required to follow DNR's Land Acquisition Procedures for Lands NOT to be Conveyed to DNR. 13.A Natural Heritage Review is required for each project site. This must be completed by the Land Manager or Easement Holder, or appropriate DNR staff and submitted on the Land Manager Approval form. This form must be, uploaded to the CPL Application System. 14.All projects must meet requirements in the 2010 MN Session Law, Chapter 361, and follow the principles and criteria outlined in the L-SOHC FY 2011 Call for Funding Request. General Program Requirements Funds for this program were available until June 30, 2014. All grant projects must meet requirements of the 2010 MN Session Law, Chapter 361, and the L-SOHC's 2010 Call for Funding Requests. In addition, projects must address the priorities in the Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan, and Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare. Capital expenditures and indirect costs are not allowed. In administering this program the DNR will comply with the Department of Administration, OGM policies. Grantee Match A match of at least 10% from nonstate sources was required for grants of $100,000 or less, and a match of at least 15% from nonstate sources was required for grants over $100,000. Up to one-third of the match may be in-kind resources. All match was identified at the time of application. Grantee Payment Grantees are paid on a reimbursement basis unless other arrangements are specified and approved in a grantee's application and work program. Reasonable amounts may be advanced to projects to accommodate cash flow needs, to match federal share, or for acquisitions. Advances must be specified in the grantee's application and final grant agreement or work program. Partial payments will be allowed. 5% of each grant was held back until a grant accomplishment report has been completed by the grantee. Grant Process A Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on the CPL website in early August, 2010. The RFP contains grant program information, application criteria, application requirements, state agency contacts and grant reporting requirements. The RFP, Program Manual, and all grant agreements incorporate appropriate principles and criteria from the L-SOHC's 2010 Call for Funding Requests and associated legislation. Applications were accepted electronically for two grant rounds. Any ungranted funds from the first cycle were available for use in following cycles. Applications were submitted electronically using CPL's Online Grant Application System (OLGA). All project sites were mapped using OLGA's mapping tool. OLGA accepted applications beginning in August, 2010 until the deadline for the first round of grants in mid-September, 2010. The application system did not accept applications during the review process. OLGA was re-activated in December, 2010 mid-February, 2011 to accept applications for a second round of grants. CPL Grant Program Staff reviewed applications to make sure they were complete and met grant program requirements. Technical Review Committee(s), selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources reviewed and scored applications based on criteria established by the L-SOHC, MN State Legislature and DNR. These committees include representatives from DNR, BWSR, the University of MN, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate members from both government and non-profit organizations. A final ranking committee made up of the Chief Financial Officer, and Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry recommended projects and funding levels to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Commissioner made the final decision on the projects funded and funding levels. Projects may be fully or partially funded. Every effort was made to evenly distribute the selected grants by geographic location, activity, and funding level, with an objective of granting 50% of the funds to projects above $125,000, and 50% of the funds to projects below $125,000. CPL Grant Program staff work with grantees to ensure financial reviews, grant agreements, and any other necessary paperwork are completed. Work may not begin until the grant is executed. Project Reviews and Reporting Project reviews are completed as required by Office of Grants Management Policy 08-10, Monitoring. Grantees report accomplishments on a CPL Report Form by September 1 of each year. Reports must account for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report must include an evaluation of these results. A final report was required by all grantees 30 days after project completion. CPL Grant Program staff compile grantee reports and submit an annual accomplishment report to the L-SOHC by January 15 February 1 and October 15 August 1 of each year. This report contains information on the number of agreements made, amount of reimbursement paid to grantees, accomplishments by grantees, number and status of remaining open agreements, and administrative costs. Accomplishment information is also be posted on L-SOHC and DNR websites. Relationship to Minnesota Conservation and Preservation Plan and other published resource management plans. This program provides additional funds to enhance, restore, and protect habitat in Minnesota. All published resource management and species plans?including the Minnesota Conservation and Preservation Plan?recognize that habitat is critical for the success of Minnesota's fish and wildlife species. Lack of funding is consistently listed in many plans as one of the largest issues limiting the amount of habitat work and protection that is completed each year. In the Minnesota Conservation and Preservation Plan, habitat restoration and enhancement is specified in the following priorities: H1: Protect priority land habitats (pg 63) H2: Protect critical shorelands of streams and lakes (pg 67) H4: Restore and protect shallow lakes (pg 78) H5: Restore land, wetlands, and associated wetlands (pg 80) H7: Keep water on the landscape (pg 84) LU 8: Protect large blocks of forested land (pg 130) L10: Support and expand sustainable practices on working forested lands (pg 131) Other plans that list habitat restoration, enhancement and protection as priorities include: Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare (Minnesota's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy), which identifies habitat loss and degradation as the primary problem facing species in greatest conservation need in Minnesota. The State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Strategies #1 and 2. The DNR's Division of Fish and Wildlife has several key plans identifying acquisition and habitat goals for fish and wildlife populations. Habitat goals are also addressed through more focused plans and programs that can be found on the DNR's website. National plans include the North American Wetland Management Plan, various Joint Venture Plans, National Fish Habitat Initiative, and all the Bird Conservation Plans. Non-governmental conservation agencies such as Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Conservancy, and Audubon Minnesota have developed their own conservation plans that list habitat restoration, enhancement and protection as a priority. ","Accomplishment PlanBackground: Applicants applied for grants under this program to enhance, restore, or protect forests, wetlands, prairies and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota.For projects that restore and/or enhance1. Projects will be only on lands under permanent protection of public fee ownership, or conservation easement as defined in MS 84C.01 or public ownership or in public waters as defined in MS 103G.005, subd. 15. Projects may be done on tribal lands under federal trust arrangements. 2. A conservation easement must be placed on any private land impacted before work may begin. Funding for the easement/deed restriction and associated costs may be paid for with in-kind match or grant funds.3. Proposed projects on public lands will be approved by and coordinated with public land managers. Projects proposed for lands under permanent conservation easement will be reviewed by the easement holder. Proof of review or approval must be submitted to grant staff before the application deadline. The private landowner must agree to the project as well.4. Grantees will be responsible for all administrative requirements such as Historic Property Review, Wetland Conservation Act, Stormwater Permits, DNR Waters Permits, and others as appropriate. Costs for any reviews or permits should be included in the grant application, either as in-kind match or requested from grant dollars. As specified in the grant agreement, grantees may, by letter, assign duties and associated funds back to DNR, with DNR consent.5. A Natural Heritage Review is required for each project site. This must be completed by the Land Manager or Easement Holder, or appropriate DNR staff, and submitted on the Land Manager Approval form. This form must be uploaded to the CPL Application System.6. The Commissioner of Natural Resources must approve all projects.7. All projects must meet requirements in the 2010 MN Session Law, Chapter 361, and follow the principles and criteria outlined in the L-SOHC FY 2011 Call for Funding Request.For projects that protect1. Lands acquired in fee title will be open to the public for hunting and fishing during open seasons unless otherwise provided by law.2. All easements must be permanent. Easements must include stewardship provisions to perpetually monitor and enforce the conditions of the easements.3. Projects to acquire land in fee simple title or a permanent conservation easement must be associated with established land acquisition programs that use explicit criteria for evaluating a parcel’s habitat potential.4. Grantees must agree to abide by all L-SOHC requirements for long-term management of any lands acquired with Outdoor Heritage Funds (OHF).5. For fee acquisition, the final title holder and land manager must be specified. Lands that will be conveyed to a public agency must be donated.6. Some State programs have specific statutory guidelines for determining the value of easements acquired under that program. If the easement will become part of that State program and the easement will be held by the State, any entity acquiring the easement may use that program’s statutory method for the easement valuation. 7. All acquisition selection processes and related transactions costs for all parties involved in the acquisition must be reported to the L-SOHC, 8. A Notice of Funding Restriction must be recorded for each acquisition.9. An analysis of future operations and maintenance costs for any acquired lands must be provided to the L-SOHC, commissioner of finance, and appropriate public agency.10. The grantee must submit an annual report on the status of property acquired with grant funds to the L-SOHC by December 1 of each year. 11. Grantees acquiring land that will be conveyed to DNR will be required to follow DNR’s Land Acquisition Procedures for Lands to be Conveyed to DNR. 12. Grantees acquiring land that will NOT be conveyed to DNR will be required to follow DNR’s Land Acquisition Procedures for Lands NOT to be Conveyed to DNR.13. A Natural Heritage Review is required for each project site. This must be completed by the Land Manager or Easement Holder, or appropriate DNR staff and submitted on the Land Manager Approval form. This form must be, uploaded to the CPL Application System.14. All projects must meet requirements in the 2010 MN Session Law, Chapter 361, and follow the principles and criteria outlined in the L-SOHC FY 2011 Call for FundingGeneral Program RequirementsFunds for this program were available until June 30, 2014. All grant projects met requirements of the 2010 MN Session Law, Chapter 361, and the L-SOHC’s 2010 Call for Funding Requests. In addition, projects addressed the priorities in the Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan, and Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare. Capital expenditures and indirect costs were not allowed. In administering this program the DNR complied with the Department of Administration - Office of Grants Management policies.Grantee MatchA match of at least 10% from nonstate sources was required for grants of $100,000 or less, and a match of at least 15% from nonstate sources was required for grants over $100,000. Up to one-third of the match may be in-kind resources. All match must be identified at the time of application.Grantee PaymentGrantees were paid on a reimbursement basis unless other arrangements were specified and approved in a grantee’s application and work program. Reasonable amounts may be advanced to projects to accommodate cash flow needs, to match federal share, or for acquisitions. Advances must be specified in the grantee’s application and final grant agreement or work program. Partial payments were allowed. 5% of each grant was held back until a grant accomplishment report had been completed by the grantee.Grant ProcessA Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on the CPL website in early August, 2010. The RFP contained grant program information, application criteria, application requirements, state agency contacts and grant reporting requirements. The RFP, Program Manual, and all grant agreements incorporated appropriate principles and criteria from the L-SOHC’s 2010 Call for Funding Requests and associated legislation.Applications were accepted electronically, with grants selected for funding twice a year. Any ungranted funds from the first cycle were available for use in a following cycle.Applications were submitted electronically using CPL’s Online Grant Application System (OLGA). All project sites were mapped using OLGA’s mapping tool. OLGA accepted applications beginning in August, 2010 until the deadline for the first round of grants in mid-September, 2010. The application system did not accept applications during the review process. OLGA was re-activated in mid-February, 2011 to accept applications for a second round of grants.CPL Grant Program Staff reviewed applications to make sure they were complete and met grant program requirements. Technical Review Committee(s), selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources reviewed and scored applications based on criteria established by the L-SOHC, MN State Legislature and DNR. These committees included representatives from DNR, BWSR, the University of MN, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate members from both government and non-profit organizations. A final ranking committee made up of the Chief Financial Officer, and Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry recommended projects and funding levels to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Commissioner made the final decision on the projects funded and funding levels.Every effort was made to evenly distribute the selected grants by geographic location, activity, and funding level, with an objective of granting 50% of the funds to projects above $125,000, and 50% of the funds to projects below $125,000.CPL Grant Program staff work with grantees to ensure financial reviews, grant agreements, and any other necessary paperwork are completed. Work could not begin until the grant was executed.Project Reviews and ReportingProject reviews were completed as required by Office of Grants Management Policy 08-10, Grant Monitoring.Grantees reported accomplishments on a CPL Report Form by September 1 of each year. Reports account for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report included an evaluation of these results. A final report was required by all grantees 30 days after the project was complete.CPL Grant Program staff compiled grantee reports and submitted an annual accomplishment report to the L-SOHC by February 1 and August 1 of each year. This report contained information on the number of agreements made, amount of reimbursement paid to grantees, accomplishments by grantees, number and status of remaining open agreements, and administrative costs. Accomplishment information was also posted on L-SOHC and DNR websites.",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Jessica,Lee,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road, Box #20 ","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Carver, Clay, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Freeborn, Grant, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Sibley, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Swift","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outdoor-heritage-conservation-partners-grant-program-fy-2011,,,,
10012504,"Outer Experiences: Black Life in Rural and Suburban Minnesota",2020,8354," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8354,,"Jokeda Bell, James Zabawski-Williamson, Vanessa McDufie"," ","The African American Interpretive Center of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 15-20 oral history interviews the history of black rural and suburban experiences in Minnesota.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jokeda,Bell,"The African American Interpretive Center of Minnesota"," 3305 2nd Ave South "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55408,"(952) 334-8954"," jojo@aaicmn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Cass, Hennepin, Nobles, Otter Tail, St. Louis, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outer-experiences-black-life-rural-and-suburban-minnesota,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10009908,"Oyate Hotanin Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The goal of our Micro Grant project is to jump-start our new year, add to the number of American Indians presenting artistic work and ideas, and expand our audiences to promote a vibrant, honest American Indian world view in Minnesota. We are achieving this goal by using grant funding to support three short term projects led by artists in our coalition: The Buffalo Show; a RedTalk Symposium; the videotaping and dissemination of both of these events; and final mastering of “Live at the Buffalo Show” CD. ","Outcomes from our project were strong, based on counts of artist and audience numbers; feedback from those who participated, and written reflections from the RedTalk Symposium.   Buffalo Show Thanks to support from the MHC Micro Grant, we were able to offer a strong lineup of 10 artists for the January 28 Buffalo Show and had 80 people in the audience – an almost entirely sold out show. The show was a metro area release party for the full-length CD “Better Days” by our featured artist Corey Medina (Dine, Bemidji) and Brothers (Eric Sundeen and Gary Broste).   Our headliner was joined by: • Joe Savage (Fond du Lac), steel guitar; • Strong Buffalo (Dakota, St. Paul), poet; • Al Gross (Leech Lake, St. Paul), storyteller; • Micah Nickey, (Sicangu Lakota), traditional singer • Naomi Berglund, (Northern Cheyenne & Oglala Lakota, Minneapolis), back up singer • Crystal Norcross, (Dakota, St. Paul) back up singer; and • Judd Rappe, guitar.   Special segments of the January Buffalo Show included a RedTalk by Micah Nickey, an artist interview of Angela Two Stars, and a Strong Buffalo poem for murdered and missing indigenous women (MMIW). Micah spoke of the intersection between neuroscience and all he has learned from his elders and traditional practices. Angela helped us understand how she has woven language revitalization into her sculptures and her visual arts. Strong Buffalo led all the performers in a special presentation of his poem “Dear Miss Long Gone,” with a backdrop of projections of many drawing, paintings, installments and posters created by artists across the country in honor of MMIW.   Someone once said, “if you’re working on a revolution, make it a party.” With MHC’s support, we have added to both the revolution and the party with our January Buffalo Show and provided a great start to our year and the next five Buffalo Shows scheduled in 2020.   RedTalk Symposium February 10 On February 10, more than 110 Metro State students and faculty joined our inaugural launch of RedTalk Symposium. The event included four insightful talks that highlighted Native American people on a wide range of topics such as strategic solutions, visions for the future, health and wellness, spirituality, and art. Four speakers were invited for the RedTalk as well as the leaders at Oyate Hotanin. The speakers were Bella Dawson, a spoken word artist. Jane Harstad, a member of the Red Cliff of Lake Superior Anishinaabe and serving as the state Director of Indian Education and Tribal Liaison to Minnesota’s eleven Tribal Nations at MD of Education. Graci Horne, a multi-disciplinary artist in painting, print making, puppet making, photography, films, and poetry. And Micah Nickey, a Sicangu Lakota and member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The thoughtful reflections shared by students on the impact of the event speak for themselves: “…they highlighted the strengths and challenges the Native community are facing.” “Throughout the speakers, I have learned that their pain has traveled through generations. The different generations that were speaking during the RedTalk, they all showed their pain differently, whether it was words or art or data.” “One meaningful insight I took away from this event is that it doesn’t matter what backgrounds you come from, healing and resistance play an importance role in the health and well-being of all individuals.” “The speaker that I enjoyed the most was Bella Dawson. I appreciated the healing tool that she shared with us and how she made everyone participate in exercising this tool. Bella did a wonderful job in expressing her poem, as she spoke her voice and expression told such a painful story. It was as if one could hear the pain and heartache that the trauma caused, to me it was something very powerful. In her poem Bella stated, “What kind of ancestor do you want to be?” this was something that left me thinking. Seeing the trauma that was caused in her family it made me think have I caused any pain myself and how can I be a better ancestor for the following generations.” “The most meaningful information that I took from this event was presented by Dr. Jane Harstad. Dr Jane spoke about the Indian education in Minnesota and this is a topic that I had not heard about as in detail as she explained it. Knowing that she is not only talking to the department of education but also listening to tribes I thought was something very important.” “I enjoyed all the speakers; each enlightened my knowledge of American Indians place in society. I particularly enjoyed the singing. In the moment, I could feel a sense of oneness, calm. The moment was inspiriting; a desire to want to know more. I enjoyed Micah Nickey and his stance on wellness. I would welcome an opportunity to hear more from him.” “The Red Talk started with a short clip of an American Indian man who is a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). Through this small clip I learned about the pride that the man felt to belong to the American Indian Movement. The clip demonstrated the feel that many American Indians experience till this day. I immediately caught on to the preference in what American Indians like to be called. Through my early years in school I was taught to call this population; “Native Americans”. However, during this Red Talk presentation all the speakers referred to themselves and the population as American Indians. This is important, because no one better to show us what to call a group or population than that specific group.” “Most if not all the speakers shared a same similar worldview when it comes to education. Education is a bit contradicting to their “indigenous worldview” as Professor Nick described. The type of knowledge that Indigenous people carry is much different and can be said to be more “old” than white American knowledge.” “My two favorite speakers were Bella and Micah, I went home that day reflecting on my own traumas and how I will continually work to heal those before assisting others to heal. Both speakers made me reflect on my self-awareness of my own culture as well as valuing and respecting what we learn from others. Everything that was shared in the Red Talk is useful information and a great reminder to continually work on gaining more cultural competence. I believe it would be great to have more trainers like Micah Nickey that could possibly expand in other cultures that professionals need more learning on.”   Videotaping, CD Creation, and Distribution Both the January Buffalo Show and the RedTalk Symposium were fully videotaped by Lucas Reynolds (Fond du Lac) and are now available on the Oyate Hotanin YouTube channel. In addition, the entire Buffalo show was broadcast live on Facebook.   In addition, we are producing and in the process of distributing a CD from the 2018 recording “Live at the Buffalo Show.” Twelve tracks from the show have been mastered, a contract has been signed for the production of the CD, and distribution of the CD is set to begin July 2020.   The CD features lead artist Strong Buffalo (Dakota, St. Paul), poet and storyteller, as well as: • Spoken word with top local and statewide talent including Corey Medina (Dine, Bemidji); • Joe Savage, Fond du Lac, steel guitar; • Dakota Blue (Dakota, Minneapolis), flute, guitar and harmonica; • Myron Thorne (Leech Lake), guitar; • David Huckfelt, vocals and guitar; • Ben Weaver, vocals, guitar and banjo; • and others.   Proceeds from the sale of the CD will fund future Oyate Hotanin projects highlighting American Indian thought, music, and talent. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Crystal Norcross, Mat Pendleton, Laura LaBlanc, Tom LaBlanc, Al Gross, Dipankar Mukherjee, Damon Drake, Cindy Killion, Nick Metcalf",,"Oyate Hotanin","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We will add to the number of American Indians presenting artistic work and ideas, and expand our audiences to promote a vibrant, honest American Indian world view in Minnesota by supporting 3 short term projects led by artists in our coalition: The January Buffalo Show, RedTalk Symposium, and Live At the Buffalo Show CD Audio Mastering and short run printing. In collaboration with Bryant Lake Bowl, Pangea World Theater and our ever-expanding network of artists we are building a community around authentic and unusual material, with this micro grant we will deliver 3 new, treasured projects in a short timeframe. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,LaBlanc,"Oyate Hotanin","807 St. Clair Ave","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-263-0739,laura@oyatehotanin.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oyate-hotanin-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
17277,"Painting Survey",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,700,,,,,,"Ramsey County Law Library",,"To conduct a conservation assessment of 36 paintings of Ramsey County District Court judges and prepare a long range preservation plan",,"To conduct a conservation assessment of 36 paintings of Ramsey County District Court judges and prepare a long range preservation plan",2010-07-30,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sara,Galligan,,"1815 Court House, 15 Kellogg Boulevard W","St. Paul",MN,55121,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/painting-survey,,,,
10012628,"Park Baptist Church National Register Evaluation",2019,6401," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Anointed Faith Missionary Baptist Church's outcomes will be measured by the following: 1. Church property evaluation. 2. Recognized at the State level as a historical site. 3. Recognized at the National level as a historical site. 4. Receive State and Federal funding for internal as well as external (brick and mortar) restorations.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6401,,"Willie Williams, Debra Lamb-Davis, Julie Jones, Faye West, Kela Williams & Jacqueline Smith."," ","Park Baptist, UNITY Baptist & Anointed Faith Missionary Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified consultants to evaluate the Park Baptist Church for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rosemary,Williams,"Park Baptist, UNITY Baptist & Anointed Faith Missionary Church"," 118 Victoria St. N "," St. Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 274-4299"," rwstpaul@Aol.Com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/park-baptist-church-national-register-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28693,"Pattern Shop-Saint Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Company Structural Repair",2014,192000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,192000,,"Donna Jorgensen, Debi Doffing, David Loud, Elizabeth Menz, Pat DeCora, Muriel Dickenson",,"American Indian Family and Children's Services","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To stabilize structural elements on the Pattern Shop, a contributing building in the St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway Company Shops Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and now used as a social services facility.",,,2014-01-01,2015-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lisa,Kugler,"American Indian Family and Children's Services","25 Empire Drive","St Paul",MN,55103,612-827-2189,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pattern-shop-saint-paul-minneapolis-manitoba-railway-company-structural-repair,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007449,"St. Paul Public Library/James J. Hill Reference Library: Historic Structure Report",2017,85000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",85000,,"Patrick O'Neill (Chair), Barry Gisser (Vice Chair), Larry Bakken, Mark Gibbs, Elizabeth Lilly, Patrick Moran, Phil Reim, Sandi Schmiesing, Jon Seeman, Jamie Slade, Sara Stern, Daniel Young",,"James J. Hill Reference Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop a Historic Structure Report that will help preserve the St. Paul Public Library/James J. Hill Reference Library, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2016-11-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Danielle,Parish,"James J. Hill Reference Library","80 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-265-5442,dparish@jjhill.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/st-paul-public-libraryjames-j-hill-reference-library-historic-structure-report,,,,0
33914,"St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company Shops (Jackson Street Shops) Historic District: National Register Nomination Expansion",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"George Bergh, Rich Hoppe, Dick Mullen, Greg Kryzer, Dann Dobson, Tom Falkofske, Eric Fortin, Eric Hopp, Paul Hugo, Don Mason, Arthur Pew III, Jim Lee, Kurt Mahre, Jon Van Niewaal, and Phil Wellman.",0.00,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to complete the nomination expansion to the National Register of Historic Places for the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company Shops (Jackson Street Shops).",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Erik,Johnson,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,651-228-0263,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/st-paul-minneapolis-and-manitoba-railway-company-shops-jackson-street-shops-historic-distri,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17932,"Peace and Justice Leaders Oral History Project",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Maria Brown, Barbara Gerten (Treasurer), Gail Daneker (Board Chair), Rae Cornelius, Mary Hinz, Nathan Lien, and Cathy Murphy (Secretary).",,"Friends for a Non-Violent World","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 10 interviews the history of Minnesota leaders in the peace and justice movement",,"To document in 10 interviews the history of Minnesota leaders in the peace and justice movement",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Gail,Daneker,"Friends for a Non-Violent World","1050 Selby Avenue","St Paul",MN,55104,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/peace-and-justice-leaders-oral-history-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031084,"Penumbra's Next Lifecycle ",2022,25000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcome A: Implement racial healing methods led by artists * Indicators: * Test theatre-based activities (writing, storytelling, improvisation, dance/movement, and more) as methods for racial healing * Develop rubrics with community to inform new racial healing programs * Implement and evaluate new programs based on needs and priorities identified Outcome B: Adapt infrastructure for Penumbra's next lifecycle * Indicators: * Refine and co-create organizational mission, values, goals, outcomes * Evolve business plan for diversified revenue * Enhance staff workflow with new departments and increased collaboration Outcome C: Improve Participant Fulfillment * Indicators: * Individuals participating in retreats, listening circles and program testings will report that, as a result of participating, that they can: * See themselves as agents of change and exercise that power in culturally informed way * Examine how they co-create, navigate and dismantle systems of oppression * Be more resilient, creative, hopeful and compassionate human beings * Activate transformative justice practices for community building and restoration","Funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center (MNHC) has contributed primarily to the refinement and co-creation of Penumbra's mission, values, goals, and outcomes. With support from MNHC Penumbra has been able to contract with Minneapolis-based creative agency Carmichael Lynch (CL) to shape and clarify our evolution from a legacy Black theatre company to a center for racial healing. The objectives of this project are to: Communicate Penumbra's evolved ethics, offerings, and value proposition.Demonstrate how Penumbra is supporting new markets and audiences via wellness offerings, leadership development opportunities, and family programming both locally and nationally.Help Black audiences feel centered in our work and to help key audiences feel welcomed, supported, and inspired.Uplift and honor Penumbra's history, which is a key part of the cultural heritage of Minnesota and a key supporter of the development of culturally diverse humanities programming. This project began with several meetings. Carmichael Lynch met with Penumbra's executive leadership to learn about the organization's current positioning, and possible challenges and opportunities ahead. Next, Penumbra's staff convened with CL's creative leadership to discuss possible iterations of our positioning statement that had been drafted by their team. The purpose of this second meeting was: (1) to cultivate a trusting and lively relationship between our teams; (2) to create a shared understanding of Penumbra's evolution; and (3) to establish a new draft positioning statement to inform their creative process. As part of CL's creative kickoff, they took a tour of Penumbra's space and met with our facilities consulting team to learn about future building renovations, and how we plan to welcome and engage audiences. We know we are making positive progress toward our goals based on both the creation of the new working draft of our positioning statement (see below) and on the productive collaborative experience shared with CL. Following this first meeting, Penumbra's staff have reflected that the process with CL has been a positive one, and they look forward to continuing to work with CL. Our new working positioning statement is: We believe that to heal all of us, we must heal each of us. Penumbra weaves together the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing power of Black-centered stories, experiences, and art to support individuals and communities on their racial healing journey. Penumbra and Carmichael Lynch will continue to meet over the next two months to further accomplish the objectives of this project.",,,,25000,," * Javont' Anyabwele (2020) Treasurer & Finance Committee; Carnival Corp, VP of Supply Chain * Shamayne Braman (2020) Secretary & Nominating Committee; Sonos, Chief People Officer * Sarah Bellamy (2012) Ex Officio, Voting; Penumbra Theatre Company, President * Paul Acito (2014) Medtronic (retired); Vice President, Medtronic Diabetes * Jeannine Befidi (2020) Second Vice Chair & Nominating Committee; Thomson Reuters, Chief Communications Officer * Matthew Branson (2017) Finance Committee; Ecolab, VP of Corporate Accounts * Melanie Douglas (2017) ChairAccenture Minneapolis; Director, HRO-Talent Services * Mary Delori' (2022) Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Director of Individual Giving * Marcus Fischer (2020) Nominating Committee; Carmichael-Lynch, CEO * Carson Funderburk (2014) Vice Chair & Governance Committee; Clorox, Vice President Technology and Strategy * Marcus Hill (2022) Best Buy, Customer Engagement Product Senior Manager * Duane Johnson (2014) Tuloko, Co-Founder * Kevin Maler (2014) Governance Committee; Dorsey & Whitney, Partner * Mark A. McLellan (2010) 3M * Layla Nouraee (2022) Governance Committee; Jack Links, Principle Attorney * Jeffrey N. Saunders (2010) Governance Committee; Cozen, Principal Attorney * Tim Sullivan (2014) Best & Flanagan, LLPPartner * Joseph Wald (2020) Clear Pool, Managing Director * David L. Welliver (2017) Finance Committee; Trimble Inc. Senior Manager, ",,"Penumbra Theatre",,"Penumbra is evolving to become a center for racial healing: a performing arts, retreat & learning space developing new work & sustainable programs for social change generated by artists. In addition to running year-round activities commissions, artist residencies, equity workshops & main-stage engagements we're conducting a new strategic plan while widening our circle to evaluate, rebuild & test all programming/curriculum with community to shape a shared vision of Penumbra's next lifecycle. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nathan,Young,,,,,,6512886782," nathan.young@penumbratheatre.org",Assessment/Evaluation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/penumbras-next-lifecycle,,,,
10009909,"Penumbra Theatre Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Throughout drafting process, Penumbra will facilitate conversations between playwright Harrison David Rivers and caregivers. With the help of institutional and community partners we will weave together the unique experience of motherhood across cultures and time. This process will create a feedback loop. The stories and statistics of weathering and black motherhood will enlighten caregivers, who, through public forums and intimate workshops, will inform the shape and content of the play itself. Penumbra’s fully produced commission will broadcast these challenges and opportunities to audiences. ","After several meetings with Harrison Rivers (playwright), Talvin Wilks (provisional director) and Sarah Bellamy (Penumbra’s Artistic Director), the first draft is complete. This spring we planned to conduct an intimate reading with representatives from project partners Regions Hospital and HealthPartners, as well as from grassroots orgs with whom we're still developing relationships. They're helping us to include doctors and nurses and community-based caregivers and daughters of color who can contribute to our new play. This work has been put on hold due to the planetary pandemic. We’re currently working with stakeholders to continue workshops and networking virtually. Final production remains track for Fall 2021 (FY22) ",,,,5000,,"Jovanté Anyabwelé, Shamayne Braman, Sarah Bellamy, Paul Acito, Jeannine Befidi, Matthew Branson, Melanie Douglas, Marcus Fischer, Carson Funderburk, Duane Johnson, Kevin Maler, Mark A. McLellan, Layla Nouraee, Robert Olafson, Jeffrey N. Saunders, Tim Sullivan, Joseph Wald, David L. Welliver",0.2,"Penumbra Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Weathering, a new play in-progress written by Harrison David Rivers and directed by Talvin Wilks, explores the histories and health outcomes for mothers of color in America. To generate authentic voice and representation, Penumbra’s developing deep engagement opportunities with Rivers and Minnesota’s healthcare professionals/caregivers with help from black doula/midwife circles, and from this commission’s two official sponsors, Regions Hospital and Healthpartners. ",,,2019-12-20,2021-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nathan,Young,"Penumbra Theatre","270 North Kent Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-288-6782,nathan.young@penumbratheatre.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/penumbra-theatre-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the Hmong cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034046,"Persian Pop-Ups - A monthly series of artistic and cultural events",2024,32680,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Hossein Jalali (Board Chair), Mohammad Mahmoudi (Vice Chair), Cynthia DeKay (Secretary), Mehdi Shokoueinejad (Treasurer), Shirin Ghoraishi, Leila Rastagar, Faranak Toma, Niccu Tafarrodi",,"Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective",,"This project includes a monthly series of Persian Pop Up events highlighting the cultural heritage of the Iranian culture in the diaspora today. Activities include: 1) a tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Persian collection; 2) poetry night; 3) movie night of the best Iranian short films; 4) A Taste of Iran dinner featuring a sampling of Iranian cuisine; 5) board games and storytelling evenings; 6) introduction to Persian dance classes; 7) a cooking class; 8) a visit to an internationally recognized artist studio, Katayoun Amjadi; 9) and more, including cultural celebrations sharing Iranian traditions and activities.",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeremy,Iggers,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/persian-pop-ups-monthly-series-artistic-and-cultural-events,,,,
10013378,"Pha Association, Inc. Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","An outcome of the project will provide an opportunity for the elders and youths to engage with each other to instill a sense of value and validation of one another’s skills and abilities. Furthermore, it will contribute to minimizing the intergenerational gaps between both groups as understanding develops into empathy and care among the youths for their elders. Participants will strengthen their proficiency in the Hmong language and Hmong alphabet through these lessons. Youths will learn basic conversational Hmong words and they will be introduced to the Hmong alphabet. Today’s Hmong youths are unable to carry a normal conversation nor understand their parents. Teaching youth foundational words can help them identify with their families and communities. The youths will learn the skills of storytelling, singing traditional songs, and making and creating their own paj ntaub. From this experience, they can appreciate the beautiful artworks on their Hmong clothes when they wear them in addition to the significance of the work. They will also appreciate and learn the importance of storytelling and singing traditional songs, as those are integral to the Hmong narrative. In order to accomplish these goals, the plan is to have the youths meet on the weekend for a period of two hours at a community center to learn from elders and Hmong culture and language instructors. The time frame for this project is for 12 weeks. There will be a total of 30 youths participating in this project. Participants in this program will demonstrate their acquired skills at local community celebrations or showcases in the Twin Cities. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Neng Pha, Chou Pha, Linda Pha, Tony Pha, Yeng Pha",,"Pha Association, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Elders and youths will engage with each other to instill a sense of value and validation of one another’s skills and abilities. Participants will strengthen their proficiency in the Hmong language and Hmong alphabet through these lessons. Youths will learn basic conversational Hmong words and they will be introduced to the Hmong alphabet. The youths will learn the skills of storytelling, singing traditional songs, and making and creating their own paj ntaub. By having Hmong elders engage with youth, they are building a bridge that connects them to their heritage, culture, and history. ",,,2019-12-19,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Neng,Pha,"Pha Association, Inc.","7507 Brunswick Ave N","Brooklyn Park",MN,55443,651-431-8242,Bpha38@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pha-association-inc-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10012305,"Phase I - Planning: Celebrating Suffrage: The 19th Amendment at 100",2019,40000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","RCHS is prepared to implement exhibit plan that was created, according to the goal set forward in the application thanks to capable contractors and RCHS project management.",,4055,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",44055,,"James Miller, Jo Anne Driscoll, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Susan McNeely, Kenneth H. Johnson, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Thomas Fabel, Martin Fallon, Tim Glines, John Guthmann, Susan Handley, Richard B. Heydinger, Jr., Janine Joseph, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Robert W. Mairs, Jeffry Martin, Father Kevin McDonough, Jonathan H. Morgan, Robert Muschewske, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Chris Taylor, Jerry Woelfel"," ","Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan for an upcoming exhibit on the 19th Amendment.",2018-12-01,2020-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society"," 75 W 5th Street, Suite 323 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-0701"," mollie@rchs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phase-i-planning-celebrating-suffrage-19th-amendment-100,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012475,"Phase Two Public Archaeology Program Using 412 Goodrich Artifacts",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,600,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10600,,"Elyse Jensen, Tom Tarnow, Steve Buetow, Amanda Welliver, Paul Moe, Kate Pearce, Rita Goodrich",0.02,"Historic Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To organize and catalog an archaeological collection, allowing for greater public access to historic resources.",2019-10-01,2020-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Carey,"Historic Saint Paul"," 400 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-3049"," ccarey@historicsaintpaul.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phase-two-public-archaeology-program-using-412-goodrich-artifacts,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025142,"Phase 3 Exhibit Production: ""Peter, Ola, and Per; A Creative Heritage""",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Bill Fried, Karen Fried, Jim Gray, Karen Gray, Lee Grippen, J.C. Nerstad, Georgie Rosendahl, Mike Schmidt, Diane Schmidt, Jill Storlie, Johnathan Storlie, Judy Tollefsrud, Thomas Trehus, and Mary Ann Thurmer.",,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit on Minnesota author and artist Peter Rosendahl's comic strip ""Han Ola og han Per."" ",,"The grant helped fund the production and installation of an exhibit on the life and work of Peter Rosendahl, particularly the significance, value, and impact of his Norwegian-American comic strip ""Han Ola og han Per."" This was the last of three grants to produce the exhibit. In 2018, they received a grant to hire a researcher to look into the history of local author and artist, Peter Rosendahl, and the significance of his comic strip. In 2020, they received a grant to develop an exhibit plan on this topic. The completed work included an exhibit schematic plan, text draft, and graphic design concepts. As a central part of their museum, this will be a permanent exhibit (lasting more than five years). The research files gathered while researching the exhibit will continue to be in their collection archives for future historians. ",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street","Spring Grove",MN,55974,5074501373,klbgray@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Houston, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phase-3-exhibit-production-peter-ola-and-creative-heritage,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
28564,"Phase II: From Exile to Resettlement: Elderly Bhutanese Refugee Women in Minnesota",2014,9945,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9945,,"Tom Boyd, Julie Brady, Carolyn Brusseau, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Tom Fabel, William Frels, John Guthmann, Douglas Heidenreich, Richard Heydinger, John Holman, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, Carl Kuhrmeyer, David Kristal, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, Jeff Slack, Joanne Swain, Ralph Thrane, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in oral history interviews the history of Bhutanese refugee women in Minnesota.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chad,Roberts,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phase-ii-exile-resettlement-elderly-bhutanese-refugee-women-minnesota,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17393,"Physical Landscapes: A Reflection of Home Exhibit",2011,6996,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,13486,,,,,,"Olmsted County Historical Society",," A new interpretive exhibit was installed in the North Gallery of the History Center of Olmsted County. The exhibit examines the interaction between culture, place and the environment. Comparisons between the natural and the man-made help to inform perceptions of home and the familiar. The public is able to explore the relationship of the built environment to the natural environment. Ten man-made structures of varied style, use and era, and 5 natural landscapes (extant and extinct) demonstrate how change has produced new environs and caused others to disappear. The exhibit serves to connect people, new to the area, with the unique, historic and natural landscape of their new ""home town"".     ",,"To create an exhibit to help the public explore the historical relationship of the built environment to the natural environment",2010-09-08,2011-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Tom,Garcia,,"1195 W Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/physical-landscapes-reflection-home-exhibit,,,,
10011406,"Pig's Eye Lake Islands Habitat Restoration and Enhancement",2020,4337000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 5(n)","$4,337,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ramsey County to restore and enhance wildlife habitat in Pigs Eye Lake, to include constructing islands.","A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need - There is limited availability of habitat in the St. Paul metro area due to heavy development and the naturally narrow floodplain. Pigs Eye Lake is one of the few large backwaters in the area but is currently degraded, windswept, and devoid of vegetation or habitat diversity. The proposed project would enhance and restore the area to provide important and locally rare stopover habitat for migrating waterfowl and other birds along the Mississippi Flyway. The project would result in increased vegetation and improved substrate for spawning, shelter, and food resources for fish, reptiles, and other species of conservation need..",,,11232800,"Federal - Army Corps of Engineers",4337000,,,,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers propose to enhance and restore habitat in Pigs Eye Lake by building islands and marsh to benefit migratory birds, waterfowl, and fish. Island construction would restore wetland habitat and functions that have been lost in the 640-acre backwater due to erosion and degradation and enhance the surrounding area by reducing turbidity, preventing further erosion, and increasing habitat diversity. The project would protect areas of biodiversity significance and improve the Mississippi River wildlife corridor in the heart of the St. Paul metropolitan area.","Problem: Pigs Eye Lake is a large backwater of the Mississippi River, located in the southeast corner of St. Paul. The lake is shallow, open water, with a maximum depth of about 4 feet. The shallow depth and mucky lake bottom mean that the wind-generated waves cause a significant adverse effect on water quality and substrate stability. The waves also continuously erode the valuable vegetation on the edges of the lake, which has led to an estimated loss of 111 acres of wetland shoreline habitat since 1951. The conditions have created a negative feedback loop with no foreseeable improvements without intervention. Another 37.5 acres of biologically significant marsh and bottomland forest is at risk over the next 50 years, and new vegetation is unable to establish under the current conditions.Resource Significance: Despite the present poor conditions of Pigs Eye Lake, the area is a rare resource in this stretch of the Mississippi River where the floodplain is narrow and urban development is heavy. The shorelines and floodplain protected by this project have been identified by the Minnesota Biological Survey as areas of either outstanding or moderate biodiversity significance. The adjacent heron rookery is one of the largest in the state. Pigs Eye Lake is part of a network of aquatic corridors with connections to the Mississippi River, the Minnesota River, and Battle Creek. This project would restore, protect, and enhance these resources.Proposed Plan: The proposed plan is to construct a complex of 7 islands in Pigs Eye Lake. The features were designed to provide a variety of floodplain habitat types, blend in with the natural environment, and create barriers for wind, waves, and visual disturbances to visiting wildlife. Twenty acres of islands would be constructed and planted with a mix of native floodplain species. Shallow sandbar habitat is incorporated into the island perimeters. Three of the islands were specially-designed to establish 18 acres of wetland by creating enclosed, protected spaces in their interiors that would be planted with native wetland plants. The islands were strategically placed to serve as barriers to wind and protect the existing valuable shoreline habitat from further erosion. Outcomes for wildlife: The project would result in numerous habitat improvements, including: protected stopover areas for migrating ducks and waterfowl; preservation of the existing valuable shoreline; cover, spawning, and structural habitat for native fish; sandy areas for turtle nesting; shallow and more stable substrate to encourage macroinvertebrate colonization; water quality improvement due to reduced sediment re-suspension; and incorporation of depth and habitat diversity within the lake. Collaboration: The project has been extensively coordinated with natural resource agencies and other stakeholders, and has received widespread support. Stakeholder meetings were held throughout the planning process, and representatives from the Minnesota DNR, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Ramsey County participated in discussions to provide recommendations specific to habitat needs. Federal and State environmental review processes have been completed. Permitting agencies have not indicated obstacles with the issuance of permits for project construction.",,2019-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Scott,Yonke,"Ramsey County Parks and Recreation","2015 Van Dyke St ",Maplewood,MN,55109,"(651) 363-3786",scott.yonke@co.ramsey.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,"Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pigs-eye-lake-islands-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement,,,,
10007419,"Planning for Redesign of Museum Lighting",2017,7500,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",7500,,"Ken Braaten, Harlan Highberg, Jan Feil, Debbie Wilde, Carol Sundquist, Rodney Rhen, James Chesley, David Hallan, DonnaRae Jacobson",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified museum lighting professional to develop a museum lighting plan.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planning-redesign-museum-lighting-1,,,,0
10007119,"Planning and Design for Repair and Preservation of the Virginia Street Church",2018,24550,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",24550,,"Susan Flaherty, Jean Schroepfer, Julia Robinson, Robert Ferguson, Jeannette Hille, Ted Lentz (liaison), Russ Goodman, Gordon Meyer (ex officio)",,"Friends of Historic Virginia Street Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for the Virginia Street Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Flaherty,"Friends of Historic Virginia Street Church","170 Virginia Street","St Paul",MN,55102,651.797.2429,sflaherty24@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planning-and-design-repair-and-preservation-virginia-street-church,,,,0
10012611,"Planning for Redesign of Exhibit and Collection Space Lighting",2018,8294," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The project achieved its targets that were outlined. The consultant produced a written report detailing recommendations to update the lights to museum standards. The project also produced build project sheets of the different areas outlined in the project. Along with the build project sheets, the project produced spec sheets of different lighting options that would better suit the museum's needs compared to the current lighting.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8294,,"Doug Boese, Gregory Hird, Tom Leimer, Mark Bilderback, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Jennifer Janvrin, Theresa McCormack, Bernard Nigon, Nels Pierson, Christine Rule, Kirk Schumacher, Mark Thein"," ","Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified museum lighting professional to develop a museum lighting plan.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society"," 1195 West Circle Drive SW "," Rochester "," MN ",55902,"(507) 282-9447"," archivist@olmstedhistory.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planning-redesign-exhibit-and-collection-space-lighting,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013420,"Planning for Post-Secondary Preservation Education",2015,75336,"MN Laws 2013 Chaper 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5 History Partnerships","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","Indicator 1, short-term progress indicator: One partnership agreement is drafted outlining how the two organizations could work together in an educational program. Grant work achieved the target. See uploaded Action Plan, Objective 4 for the Memorandum of Understanding draft. In talking with legal representatives, MSU,M and PAM staff agreed with the attorneys: suggestions that a MOU, rather than the :partnership agreement: identified in the grant application, more accurately reflected the desired working relationship. The successful outcome resulted from MSU,M and PAM leadership having worked together informally over the years; during the grant period holding many discussions, some facilitated; and timely, thoughtful work of the facilitator, lawyers, and MSU,M and PAM staff. Indicator 2, short-term progress indicator: Generate 15 ideas of possible curriculum changes to further develop and vet in Year Two. Grant work exceeded the target. Defining :curriculum: as the totality of student experience, grant work generated 27 suggestions/recommendations: one course alteration, four conceptual courses, five challenges to consider, six best practices for department administration and organization, seven student engagement ideas, and four community engagement ideas. See uploaded Action Plan, Objective 3 for discussion of the suggestions/recommendations. The successful outcome resulted from amending MSU,M staffing to allow an off-duty faculty member to conduct a site visit and write curriculum suggestions/recommendations based on that visit and four other site visits. Indicator 3, short-term progress indicator: Include two departments from MSU,M in a partnership agreement with PAM. Grant work demonstrated progress toward the target. In the future, other short term work may result in a second department joining the first department, Urban and Regional Studies Institute, in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (a type of partnership agreement) drafted during the grant period. In talking with legal representatives, MSU,M and PAM staff agreed with attorneys: suggestions that a MOU, rather than the :partnership agreement: identified in the grant application, more accurately reflected the desired working relationship. See uploaded Action Plan, Objective 4 for the Memorandum of Understanding draft. MSU invited faculty from the Nonprofit Leadership program to contribute to the discussion. Future phases of this work will continue to include this department, and may expand to include others as well. The successful outcome to date resulted from discussions to develop the MOU. As partnership work continues, additional departments may be interested in signing the MOU. Indicator 4, intermediate progress indicator: Add or change content to 3 to 5 existing courses which better serve the needs of public servants in relation to their communities: old buildings. As noted under indicator 2, MSU,M staff suggested alteration to one existing course to improve the curriculum. See uploaded Action Plan, Objective 3 for discussion of the suggestion/recommendation. The successful outcome to date resulted from amending MSU,M staffing to allow an off-duty faculty member to conduct a site visit and write curriculum suggestions/recommendations based on that visit and four other site visits. Grant work laid the foundation for future work to address Indicators 5 through 7: Indicator 5, intermediate progress indicator: Develop at least two Continuing Education online courses accessible to both students at MSU,M and non-degree seeking, practicing professionals around the state. Indicator 6, long-term progress indicator: PAM and MSU,M develop curricula integrating five basic historic preservation practices into two academic programs. Indicator 7, long-term progress indicator: Preservation will be better integrated into community planning in 60% of communities served by graduates of resulting new curricula.",,8232,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",83569,,"Michael Bjornberg, Vanessa Matiski, Aaron Martin, Matt Hill, Tom Balcom, Jane Bisel, Jeff Callinan, David Carisch, Melissa Christenson Ekman, Dan Hartman, Ellen Herman, Amanda Nonnemacher, Dan Smith, Cindy Telstad, Phil Willkie",1.08,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To develop a partnership between historic preservationists and university faculty to integrate preservation curriculum into existing educational programs.",,"Partners: Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM), Minnesota State University:Mankato (MSU:M) The partnership leverages PAM:s existing knowledge base and MSU:M:s students to produce heritage preservation professionals who are more adept at utilizing our state:s built historic resources (buildings, neighborhoods, commercial districts). The partnership integrates preservation knowledge and practices within MSU:M academic departments and PAM continuing professional educational offerings in the fields of public administration, city planning, economic development, and construction management. The goal of such integration is to produce professionals in these fields who are better able to manage, plan, and leverage the historic resources of the communities they serve. A long-term, self-sustaining educational strategy in historic preservation policy, planning, and economic development will be created. The development of a partnership between PAM and MSU:M will result in more of Minnesota:s historic built environment being preserved well because of better educated professionals able to understand and work with their cultural resources and heritage. And, more local government staff will be trained to develop and implement federal, state, and local preservation policy.",2015-06-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Emily,Northey,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","416 Landmark Center, 75 W 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 262-8770",emily@fortroadfederation.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Ramsey, Becker, Brown, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Renville, Rock, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Yellow Medicine, Anoka, Big Stone, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Martin, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Rice, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planning-post-secondary-preservation-education,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013431,"Planning the Links' 50th Anniversary Exhibition",2021,9875,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9875,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Martin Fallon, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to write a research report in preparation for an exhibit on the 50th anniversary of the Links, an African American women's organization. ",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 222-0701",mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planning-links-50th-anniversary-exhibition,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10031104,"Planting SEADS: Community Storytelling Program",2022,90000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The outcomes of this project are:More Southeast Asian community stories are shared and preserved through a community-led process. Southeast Asian community members will better realize their power and how to navigate systems through storytelling. Communities will build cross-cultural mutual understanding. Southeast Asian diaspora communities will be more centered in shared public narratives.Southeast Asian diaspora community histories, stories and cultural arts will be more centered in public art and understanding. Educators, policymakers, healthcare workers, and other community leaders who work with predominantly Southeast Asian communities (Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese) will have accessible examples and materials in order to engage with Southeast Asian cultures and histories, to increase their cultural competency and communication skills. We will measure these outcomes through a series of metrics that track both outputs and impact, as described in the evaluation section below.","We have changed our approach to story gathering, both for increased intergenerational participation and for the comfortability of our storytelling participants. Rather than do an open call, we are asking our community partners to ask trusted volunteers, participants, community members, etc. to gather for a story collection cohort. We will have four cohorts, one for each of our heritage backgrounds (Hmong, Lao, Viet & Khmer). Each cohort will meet 3-4 times, with the first three meeting being the young folk only to establish trust in the process and understanding the strength and tools needed for authentic storytelling. Our final meetings will include the cohort's elders, where, after a community dinner, they will each go off into various corners with iPads and talk to their elder to collect stories. This process will ensure we have story collectors that know the purpose of the project and feel like they can continue these skills in their lives, and storytellers that trust and have a relationship with their younger person and feel comfortable sharing their story. As such, we are reducing the need for community healers, given that the relationship between young person and elder will be strengthened in this process. ; SEAD has successfully completed our 2023 Planting SEADS project. We worked with 25 elders from our local communities, capturing their oral stories (via recording) for posterity in our online archive, and publishing 18 stories in our print anthology. The book was celebrated at a launch event on Saturday, December 2nd at the Public Functionary gallery in Northeast Minneapolis. Over 80 people were in attendance at the event. We read five stories, two read in the original heritage languages (Lao and Khmer) and three read in English. Each of the 20 stories was illustrated by an emerging artist from our community. In addition to the custom illustrations, each story was published with personal family photos from each storyteller, adding to the representation and personality of each piece. Elders and fellow community members were able to see the visual representation of their stories on the walls of the gallery space during the reading event. Of the 375 copies of the book we had published, over 200 have been sold and shared throughout the community. We anticipate a reprint of both this anthology and our volume 1 at the end of this calendar year. To capture the stories, we worked with intergenerational story collection teams. Knowing that our first-generation elders, many of who don't speak English, have had little to no exposure to social justice initiatives, we decided to work with a younger member of their family to help facilitate the story collection process. The cohort of younger family members went through a 3-session workshop series on the process and power of authentic story collection. One Hmong member of the cohort stated, ""This [the story collection] has been the highlight of my year. I want to do this with all of my elders,"" (2023). Each story took a minimum of three community members to create: (1) the story collector, (2), the elder or story teller, and (3) the illustrator. This doesn't include the family members that were brought in to help with translation and family photo collection. The ultimate goal of the publication was to capture stories of joy, celebration, tradition, and cultural pride. Rather than focus on the struggles of being a refugee solely, the collection celebrated the families and their struggles, while also looking at moments of levity. This preservation of joy helped in the building of a more personable understanding. Yes, each of these families has experienced the diaspora journey as a result of the Vietnam War, but each of them also has their own lives, networks, friends, and families that contribute to their current identity as Southeast Asian Minnesotans. With the book published and available for purchase, we have seen important feedback on the subject matter of the Southeast Asian diaspora. Many outside our four heritage groups (Hmong, Lao, Khmer, and Viet) were either made aware or grew in their understanding of the shared history here in Minnesota. Others were able to have emotional empathy for the joys and struggles recorded in the anthology. Within our community, we saw inter-cultural group relationship building and relatability. For example, a Filipina attendant of the book launch remembered the refugee camps outside her hometown in the Philippines, and related to this to one of the Viet readers from the series. We hope to do further promotion of the book, with several low cost readings to be scheduled throughout the state in the next year. We plan for the knowledge sharing to increase the strides we've made in visibility and narrative sharing. ",,,"We have an additional $55,000 funding from the Asian Americans Advancing Justice and $15,000 from the Marbrook Foundation to help with the book production and the stipends for our illustrators. . We had an additional $100,000 from the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Center (AAJC) and $10,000 from the Marbrook Foundation. The majority of this funding went toward covering staff time and benefits. . * Asian Americans Advancing Justice - $55,000 * Marbrook Foundation - $15,000",90000,," * Aloun Phoulavan, Board Chair * Choua Her * Eric Nguyen * Sopheak Neak; * Aloun Phoulavan * Sopheak Neak * Christina Hughes * Choua Her * Lynn Nguyen * Jay Rattanavong * Anita Keo * Maypahou Ly",,"The SEAD Project",,"SEAD seeks to expand on our successful storytelling program by archiving and illustrating first-person narratives from elders in our community. Our proposed program, entitled Collections from Home,will document first-person stories from elders in our Hmong, Viet, Khmer, and Lao communities on topics related to immigration, childhood, homelands, and tradition, which will then be illustrated by emerging artists within our community for publication and distribution. ",,,2022-04-01,2023-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planting-seads-community-storytelling-program,,,,
17983,"Plummer House HVAC Replacement - Phase 1",2013,98140,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,98140,,"Rod Toomey, Nora Dooley, Mike Quinn, John Sipple, Dr. Paul Scanlon, Larry Mortensen, Amy Anderson",,"City of Rochester","Local/Regional Government","To install a professionally-designed environmental system to preserve the Henry S. Plummer House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,"To install a professionally-designed environmental system to preserve the Henry S. Plummer House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Stevenson,Williams,"City of Rochester","201 Fourth Street SE",Rochester,MN,55903,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/plummer-house-hvac-replacement-phase-1,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012198,"Plummer House Water Tower Construction Documents",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The immediate goal of this project was to complete construction documents for the first phase of the restoration plan outlined in the 2017 Plummer House Water Tower building assessment. With construction drawings for all phases of the stabilization and restoration plan now complete, this goal has been exceeded. We are on track to meet our longer term targets, which are (1) to use the construction documents to undertake a phased ""bricks and mortar"" stabilization and restoration project, (2) to observe that the building is no longer subject to water and pest infiltration, and that safety issues have been addressed, after the restoration is complete, and (3) to be able to open the historic tower to visitors.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Linnea Archer, Angela Gupta, Vicky Anderson, Richard Dale, Chad Ramaker",,"City of Rochester","Local/Regional Government",,,"To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of the Henry S. Plummer House water tower, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Stevenson,Williams,"City of Rochester"," c/o Park & Rec Dept., 201 Fourth Street SE "," Rochester "," MN ",55904,"(507) 280-6888"," Planetsgw@cs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/plummer-house-water-tower-construction-documents,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17115,"Podcasts and Website Content at MTM",2010,6950,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,630,,,,,,"Minnesota Transportation Museum",,"To further public access to transportation history through additional digital content",,"To further public access to transportation history through additional digital content",2010-03-30,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Richard,Mullen,,"193 Pennsylvania Ave. E","St. Paul",MN,55130,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/podcasts-and-website-content-mtm,,,,
10031058,"Poetry Navigators",2023,21200,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Success will be measured based on the following outcomes: - After participating in Field Trips, at least 75% of teachers will report that they would want to partner with this program again, demonstrating overall satisfaction from both the teacher and students. Teachers will feel their learning objectives have been met, their students were engaged and challenged, and the experience working with 826 MSP staff and volunteers was overall positive. Satisfaction will be measured by short end-of-trip surveys administered electronically to teachers. - 90% of students participating in the Field Trips program will become published as a result of the field trip program. As a result of this positive experience, students will feel more equipped and confident in themselves as writers. ","We have made positive progress toward our stated outcomes thus far. We've held 5 Poetry Navigators Field Trips thus far with first and second grade classes from throughout the Twin Cities. As of now, we've received surveys from 3 out of 5 of our partner teachers, 100% of whom reported that they wanted to partner with 826 again for this program and that their students were highly engaged. 100% also reported that the program supported their curriculum and instructional goals and that 826 is a valuable resource for teachers. In terms of students, 100% of those who participated became published. To promote even greater inclusion, we also sent extra anthologies for any students who were absent the day of the field trip, that way they can still read the published works of their classmates and try some of the poetry on their own. In terms of activities, all students write 3 or 4 poems each. We use a station model, with different prompts and model texts at different tables. Students work in small groups to promote collaboration and learning about themselves and others. To promote identity exploration, students are writing about what they like, their family members, what makes them feel loved, etc. (A sample anthology is included as an attachment to this report.) Students share their writing with their peers by reading (some or all of) their favorite piece. Students' work is then compiled into an anthology which we publish in-house; students can take this real bookhome with them to share with their families.; For the pilot year of this program, 826 MSP is happy with the progress we've made. In total, we facilitated Poetry Navigators Field Trips for 1st and 2nd grade classes from across the Twin Cities metro area. We received completed surveys from 5 teachers. Key findings are summarized below: - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that their students were highly engaged. - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that they would like to partner with 826 MSP again. - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that the 826 MSP team respected their students' cultural backgrounds and identities. - 100% of teachers surveyed agreed that 826 MSP is a valuable resource for teachers. - 100% of teachers surveyed agreed that the program supported their curriculum and instructional goals. - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that they would share about this experience and lesson ideas with other teachers. Though we did not get written feedback from every teacher who participated, we had positive interactions and conversations with all involved. This coupled with our very strong written feedback makes us confident in having met our outcome related to teacher satisfaction. We exceeded our other proposed outcome related to publication - 100% of students who attended became published as a result of the Field Trip. (We also sent extra anthologies for students who were absent the day of the Field Trip.) The poetry created by these young writers demonstrates high engagement with the experience and the material. Additionally, the joy on students' faces when they heard feedback from The Captain'' on their writing was wonderful. (We will include a few photos of this as attachments within this report.) Sara Moulton, a 2nd grade teacher from Maxfield Elementary commented, The entire experience was amazing! I especially loved having each child called up front and having a portion of their poem read aloud for everyone...they LOVED that part! In terms of activities, all students wrote 3 or 4 poems each. We used a station model, with different prompts and model texts at different tables. Students worked in small groups to promote collaboration and learning about themselves and others. One adjustment we made throughout the school year was to create activity options for students who finished at their stations before their table-mates. This included a Heart Mappingwriting spark from our network's resource database, 826 Digital, (an activity where students draw and write about what's closest to their hearts) as well as an activity where students could cheer upthe sad octopus cartoon (in fitting with our ocean theme) that was projected on our whiteboard. Students were invited to draw pictures, write jokes or compliments on Post It notes and deliver them by posting on the tentacles on-screen. In terms of content area, to promote identity exploration, students wrote what they like, their family members, what makes them feel loved, etc. (A sample anthology is included as an attachment to this report.) Mentor texts by BIPOC poets Nikki Giovanni and Pat Mora. Students shared their writing with their peers by reading (some or all of) their favorite piece. Students' work was compiled into an anthology which we published in-house; students were able to take this real bookhome with them to share with their families. This was our pilot year offering Poetry Navigators, and the main growth area we have is related to sign-ups. We did not meet our revised interim report goal of hosting 15 field trips across the school year. (We would have hosted 10 total, but 2 classes canceled at the last minute, leaving us unable to fill their spots.) This shows us that our original proposed goal of facilitating 25 field trips was simply too high. (In total, across both our Field Trip offerings - Poetry Navigators and Storytelling and Bookmaking for third and fourth graders, we completed 20 Field Trips total this school year.) The most important piece of feedback we got related to low sign-ups is that schools' did not have funding for transportation. Both bus availability and funding to pay for buses is the primary reason teachers we reached out to shared for not being able to attend. This shows us we need to strategize on additional funding in order for transportation to not be a barrier in the future. More details on our thoughts for future success and overcoming these barriers are included later in this report.",,,"We have no other restricted funding toward this project.",21200,,"Al Onkka, Board Chair Cameron Seymore, Board Treasurer Qorsho Hassan, Board Vice Chair Emily Valentine-Grimm Jeff Shi Carson Faust Dara Beevas Bria Black Shelby Dale DeWeese Tina Pfau Gonzales Mariam Adam Kathy Seipp Farhiya Abdulkarim; Tina Pfau Gonzales, Board Chair Qorsho Hassan, Vice Chair Al Onkka, Board Treasurer Emily Valentine-Grimm Jeff Shi Carson Faust Dara Beevas Shelby Dale DeWeese Mariam Adam Kathy Seipp Farhiya Abdulkarim Alana Keiser Crown Shepherd Deeqo Hashi",,"826 MSP",,"To meet our community's call for creative, humanities-based programming for younger students, 826 MSP will offer Identity Exploration through Poetry Field Tripsfor primarily-BIPOC Twin Cities youth in grades 1-2. Students will work with mentor texts from BIPOC poets, write their own pieces, and leave as published poets. Each student will receive a bound anthology including all the poetry from their class and with prompts for extended writing and discussion in the classroom and at home.",,,2022-09-15,2023-06-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cristeta,Boarini,,,,,,6122598562," cristeta@826msp.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/poetry-navigators,,,,
10025080,"Polish-American WWII Survivor Oral Histories",2022,9720,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","As a result of this project, we produced seven oral histories for the historical record that shine a light on Polish-American Minnesota's' who are WWII survivors and refugees. Transcribed interviews are hosted in our dropbox for public access and submitted to the Immigrant Oral Histories Library at MNHS. We published posts on our website about the project. We are tracking the number of clicks. We have opened a photo tribute exhibition to the interviewees publicly exhibited from September 1- 15, 2022. The second exhibition is planned for Spring 2023 at the Landmark Center, St. Paul. We have partnered with the East Side Freedom Library regarding additional programs and panel discussions regarding WWII, immigration, refugee issues, and trauma. We publish in the Minnesota Polish Perspectives, published four times yearly, where excerpts of the interviews were included. We will document the frequency of inclusion of materials from these interviews in future history publications and track requests for publications received. We will conduct bibliography searches for the inclusion of materials.",,1000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10720,,"Renata Stachowicz-Cebula, Barbara Szepietowska, Katarzyna Litak",0.12,"Polish American Medical Society of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 7 oral history interviews the history of Polish World War II survivors living in Minnesota.",,"To document in 7 oral history interviews the history of Polish World War II survivors living in Minnesota.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Katarzyna,Litak,"Polish American Medical Society of Minnesota","PO Box 130940",Roseville,MN,55113,6126361788,Klitak@pamsm.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/polish-american-wwii-survivor-oral-histories,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025035,"Polk County Bank Building National Register Evaluation",2021,8000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","All of the goals were met and the impacts for our community and preservation have been exceeded. The product received detailing the history of the structure will be enjoyed by many and will serve as a permanent record.",,1000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9000,,"Stuart Christian, Don Andringa, Clayton Bartz, JJ Hamre, Craig Engelstad",0.01,"Sand Hill River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","To hire qualified consultants to evaluate a 1913 bank building in Polk County for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire qualified consultants to evaluate a 1913 bank building in Polk County for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,April,Swenby,"Sand Hill River Watershed District","PO Box 584",Fertile,MN,56540,2189453204,april.swenby@sandhillwatershed.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/polk-county-bank-building-national-register-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031447,"Pollinator Central IV: Habitat Improvement with Public Engagement",2025,698000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 08e","$698,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to partner with municipalities, educational organizations, and volunteers to create and enhance pollinator habitat along public corridors from Lakeville to St. Cloud and to engage youth and the public through education and monitoring the impact of habitat improvements. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,4.11,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Continuing pollinator habitat creation and enhancement on 11 sites from Lakeville to St. Cloud, with public engagement and education centered on youth, schools, and community awareness of natural resource stewardship.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-12-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Tucker,"Great River Greening","251 Starkey Street Suite 2200","Saint Paul",MN,55113,"(651) 272-3982",rtucker@greatrivergreening.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pollinator-central-iv-habitat-improvement-public-engagement,,,,
17670,"U.S. Post Office, Courthouse and Customs House (Landmark Center): Copper Restoration - North and South Tower Roofs",2012,126625,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,126625,,,,"Minnesota Landmarks Inc.",,"To repair and restore historic copper work in the roof of the Old Federal Courts Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Mino,"Minnesota Landmarks Inc.",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/us-post-office-courthouse-and-customs-house-landmark-center-copper-restoration-north-and-so,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10003513,"Prairie, Forest, and Savanna Restoration in Greater Metropolitan Area",2015,200000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06h","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Friends of the Mississippi River to restore approximately 150 acres of prairie, forests, and oak savanna in the greater metropolitan area. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required work plan. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,200000,,,2.43,"Friends of the Mississippi River","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Though many parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area are urbanized, there are also has large areas of natural lands that continue to serve as important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plant communities. However, pressure on these remaining lands continues to intensify as population and development pressures increase. This appropriation continues the efforts of the Metro Conservation Corridors (MeCC) partnership, an ongoing effort by a partnership of state and non-profit organizations, to conduct strategic and coordinated land conservation activities that build connections between remaining high quality natural areas in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area and ensures their benefits are available for future generations. Friends of the Mississippi River is using this appropriation to restore approximately 150 acres of permanently protected prairie, forest, and oak savanna habitat in the metropolitan area.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06g.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tom,Lewanski,"Friends of the Mississippi River","360 Robert St N, Ste 400","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 222-2193",tlewanski@fmr.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-forest-and-savanna-restoration-greater-metropolitan-area-0,,,,
10004546,"Prairie Butterfly Conservation, Research, and Breeding - Phase II",2017,329000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c2","$750,000 the second year is from the trust fund. Of this amount, $421,000 is to the Minnesota Zoological Garden and $329,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources in collaboration with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to continue efforts to prevent the extinction of imperiled native Minnesota butterfly species through breeding, research, field surveys, and potential reintroduction. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_03c2.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Dana,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 32","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5086",robert.dana@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Roseau, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-butterfly-conservation-research-and-breeding-phase-ii,,,,
10019629,"MN Prairie Recovery Program Phase 11",2022,2794000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, 2(c )","$2,794,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land in fee and restore and enhance native prairie, grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancy's fiscal year closes. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Land acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are perpetually protected and adequately buffered - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network",,,230000,"TNC private funds",2679200,114800,,5.91,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The project will advance the protection, restoration and enhancement goals for prairie and grassland habitat as described in the 2018 update of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. It builds upon the highly successful model established in prior Prairie Recovery Phases and seeks to protect approximately 600 acres in fee without PILT obligations to be held by The Nature Conservancy, enhance approximately 10,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands, and restore roughly 200 acres of prairie and wetland habitat.","Protect - An estimated 600 acres of prairie, wetlands, grasslands, and savanna will be permanently protected through fee-title acquisition from willing sellers in 5 prairie core/corridor landscapes as identified in the 2018 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Acquired lands will be prioritized using prior approved criteria that include: percentage of native prairie on the parcel, proximity to other permanently protected areas, quality of habitat and species diversity, and suitability for public recreation. Protected acres without PILT will be held by The Nature Conservancy subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions. Enhance - An estimated 10,000 acres of grassland/wetland complex will be enhanced on permanently protected lands, including lands purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy, MN DNR Management Units, US Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and private lands subject to perpetual conservation easements. The primary objectives of the enhancement activities will be to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. A variety of practices and techniques will be implemented to accomplish the objectives such as: prescribed fire; removal of trees and woody species; invasive species control including mechanical, biological, and chemical control; over-seeding degraded grasslands with native seed; and conservation grazing, mowing, or haying. The work will be conducted primarily through contracts with local vendors, Conservation Corps of Minnesota or Student Conservation Association crews and by using Nature Conservancy seasonal and permanent staff. Prairie Recovery Biologists, stationed in four landscapes within the Prairie region are responsible for identifying and prioritizing projects in cooperation with agency partners; selecting and overseeing contracted work; and leading and directing seasonal staff. The Biologists are also responsible for participating in and leading Prairie Plan Local Technical Team efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery by multiple partners at the landscape scale. Restore - Approximately 200 acres of cropland will be restored to diverse local-ecotype grassland and grassland/wetland complexes. Practices to be implemented include those listed as enhancements above and the restoration of original wetland hydrology. Results to date - Through previous Phases of the Prairie Recovery Program we have protected 7,553 acres of prairies, wetlands, and grasslands, enhanced more than 140,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands and restored approximately 1,500 acres with locally-sourced native seed. All parcels protected were directly adjacent to, or contributed to, the functional integrity of existing habitat complexes. Average per acre cost for acquired properties has averaged around $2,000 per acre. Our enhancement projects have focused on accelerating the implementation of prescribed fire, woody vegetation removal, building the infrastructure for conservation grazing systems and treatment of invasive species. Costs for enhancement and restoration work vary depending on the practices being implemented but have averaged around $100 per acre.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-program-phase-11,,,,
10017815,"MN Prairie Recovery Program Phase 10",2021,3365000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(c )","$3,365,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee and to restore and enhance native prairies, grasslands, wetlands, and savannas. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. No later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancys fiscal year ends, The Nature Conservancy must submit to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan, and the acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities identified in Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are perpetually protected and adequately buffered - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network",,,539200,TNC,3182500,182500,,13.57,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The project will advance the protection, restoration and enhancement goals for prairie and grassland habitat that are articulated in the 2018 update of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. It builds upon the highly successful model established in Phases 1 - 9 and seeks to protect 300 acres in fee without PILT obligations to be held by The Nature Conservancy, enhance 14,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands, and restore 50 acres of prairie and wetland habitat.","Protect - An estimated 300 acres of prairie, wetlands, grasslands, and savanna will be permanently protected through fee-title acquisition from willing sellers in 5 potential prairie core/corridor landscapes as identified in the 2018 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Acquired lands will be prioritized using prior approved criteria that include: percentage of native prairie on the parcel, proximity to other permanently protected areas, quality of habitat and species diversity, and suitability for public recreation. These protected acres will be held by The Nature Conservancy subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions. Enhance - An estimated 14,000 acres of grassland/wetland complex will be enhanced on permanently protected lands, including lands purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy, MN DNR Management Units, US Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and private lands subject to perpetual conservation easements. The primary objectives of our enhancement activities will be to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. A variety of practices and techniques will be implemented to accomplish our objectives such as: prescribed fire; removal of trees and woody species; invasive species control including mechanical, biological, and chemical control; over-seeding degraded grasslands with native seed; and conservation grazing, mowing, or haying. The work will be conducted primarily through contracts with local vendors, Conservation Corps of Minnesota or Student Conservation Association crews and by using Nature Conservancy seasonal and permanent staff. Prairie Recovery Biologists, stationed in four landscapes within the Prairie region are responsible for identifying and prioritizing projects in cooperation with agency partners; selecting and overseeing contracted work; and leading and directing seasonal staff. The Biologists are also responsible for participating in and leading Prairie Plan Local Technical Team efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery by multiple partners at the landscape scale. Restore - Approximately 50 acres of cropland will be restored to diverse local-ecotype grassland and grassland/wetland complexes.Practices to be implemented include those listed as enhancements above and the restoration of original wetland hydrology. Results to date - Through Phases 1-9 we have protected 7,250 acres of prairies, wetlands, and grasslands and have enhanced more than 127,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands. The protected acres span our priority geographies. In all cases parcels were purchased that were directly adjacent to, or contributed to, the functional integrity of existing habitat complexes. Average per acre cost for acquired properties has averaged around $1,820 per acre. Our enhancement projects have focused on accelerating the implementation of prescribed fire, woody vegetation removal, building the infrastructure for conservation grazing systems and treatment of invasive species. Costs for enhancement and restoration work vary depending on the practices being implemented but have averaged around $81 per acre.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Traverse, Traverse","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-program-phase-10,,,,
20687,"MN Prairie Recovery Project Phase 4",2014,5310000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$5,310,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie, wetland, and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days following the close of The Nature Conservancys fiscal year. ",,"Improved aquatic habitat indicators. Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands. Protected, restored, and enhanced aspen parklands and riparian areas. Water is kept on the land. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna. Expiring CRP lands are permanently protected. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are permanently protected and are part of large complexes of restored prairie, grasslands, and large and small wetlands. Improved condition of habitat on public lands. Water is kept on the land. Increased participation of private landowners in habitat projects. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. ",,1119900,"TNC ",5310000,574200,,8.95,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Phase Four of the MN Prairie Recovery Program resulted in a total of 1,707 acres protected, 37,567 acres enhanced, and 440 acres restored. When combined with Phases 1-3 of the Prairie Recovery Program we have cumulatively protected 5,777 acres, enhanced 95,701 acres and restored 754 acres using Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"1. Scope of work: With the requested funding, and with other funds leveraged by this money and brought by other partners, the following actions and outcomes were acheived. Phase 4 built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phases 1-3 by continuing and expanding enhancement work in 4 focal areas and protection in 5 areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments. 1,707 acres of existing and restorable grassland, prairie pothole wetland complex, and savanna were permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as defined in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Lands are held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to LSOHC requirements. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be, implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), via interactions through Local Technical Teams. An internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs and property tax obligations. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, and/or cropping) are held in this account and help offset property taxes. 440 acres of cropland and former foodplots were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Contracting preference was given to local producers and contractors for provision of seed and establishment of prairies to promote creation of local conservation-oriented businesses. 37,567 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (“protected conservation lands”) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (75 projects totalling 27,997 acres), removal of woody vegetation (95 projects for 3,725 acres), control of exotic species (84 projects - 5,821 acres), and inter-seeding of degraded grasslands (4 projects - 24 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC. On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or US Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and USFWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation grazing/haying practices; supervised management of lands acquired above; planned and conducted prescribed burns; and other activities related to prairie conservation in the focus areas.  Contracts were let to provide a high level of enhancement activities to new and existing protected conservation lands, greatly expanding current capacity. These activities greatly improved the habitat value of public lands that were not receiving adequate management treatment, while simultaneously providing local jobs through CCM and businesses. Activities included removal of undesirable woody vegetation, identification and treatment of invasive species infestations, removal of abandoned fences and/or other structures, and related restoration/enhancement activities. To ensure goals and outcomes are consistently achieved across all 4 project areas, the project coordinator oversaw implementation of the above activities and provided administrative support for budget monitoring and reporting. Significant marketing and media outreach was conducted by the Conservancy to highlight the goals and accomplishments of the project to local and statewide constituents, as well as elected officials. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/minnesota/policy/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project.xml Temporary seasonal crews were employed by the Conservancy to provide additional capacity for public land management during critical periods like spring burn season. These crews helped create flexibility for enhancement projects and maximized the ability of specialized skilled personnel like burn bosses to increase the number of acres annually enhanced. 2. How priorities were set: Prioritization and prioritization criteria vary with the conservation tactic being employed (i.e., protection, restoration, enhancement). Focus areas were selected where there was overlap with MN County Biological Survey prairie “focus areas” and TNC portfolio areas. Each of the 4 project geographies directly correlate to core areas identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Because this project is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, tactical priorities and criteria were established at both the state and local level by respective coordinating groups. criteria for each of these tactics include: a. Protection: location/proximity to other habitats, location/proximity to other protected lands, presence of rare/endangered species, imminence of conversion, ability to support grazing, size, cost, and likelihood for leveraged funding. A more robust listing of selection criteria can be provided upon request. b. Restoration: feasibility/likelihood of success, location, cost, availability of seed, and availability of restoration technical assistance, proximity to other habitats, and their ability to buffer or increase the conservation value of other protected lands. c. Enhancement: urgency/time since last enhancement, feasibility of success, accessibility, availability of enhancement technical assistance, cost, proximity to other habitats and partnership benefits. 3. Urgency and opportunity of this proposal: Only about 1% of Minnesota’s original native prairie still remains (about 235,000 acres of an original 1.8 million), and the remnants are still being destroyed and degraded. Less than half of those 235,000 acres are currently protected from conversion, and management capacity is unable to address needs on protected lands. Additionally, more than 90% of the original prairie pothole wetlands in the western part of the state have also been lost. These losses threaten the viability of Minnesota’s prairie/wetland wildlife and recreational opportunities that depend upon them. Further, huge strides that have been made in supplementing habitat with the Conservation Reserve Program are in imminent danger of being lost as contracts expire. Conservationists have a narrow window of opportunity to protect remaining native grasslands, wetlands and other habitats, restore and protect supplemental grasslands and wetlands, and accelerate enhancement efforts to ensure these habitats are providing optimal value to animals and people.  4. Stakeholder involvement: This Phase continues an initiative begun with OHF funding in 2010. We have worked very closely with conservation interests in developing and maintaining this initiative and will continue close collaboration among partners. Via past and ongoing projects, we are also coordinating with other stakeholders (e.g., cattlemen’s associations, Land Stewardship Project, county boards), and will continue to seek opportunities to expand that coordination.  Planning This project implements strategies identified in at least 6 plans, as identified below. 1. The 2010 MN Prairie Conservation Plan (Plan) identifies three distinct strategies and opportunities for targeting protection, restoration, and enhancement of Minnesota’s prairie and grassland systems. The plan recommends work in “Core Areas” defined as large landscapes that retain some features of functioning prairie systems. Using MN County Biological Survey data and USFWS Habitat Assessment, Populations and Evaluation Team (HAPET) 2. MN Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan. The strategic framework of this plan has 5 elements in its “Habitat” section: integrated planning, critical land protection, land and water restoration and protection, (identification of) sustainable practices, and (provision of) economic incentives for sustainable practices. Further, while the plan does not go into great detail with respect to prairie conservation, it clearly states that “protection of priority land habitats” is a vital practice, and prairies clearly fall here.  The Plan identifies 36 distinct prairie core areas across the western third of the state. Collectively these core landscapes contain 71% of the state’s remaining native prairie. All 4 of the project focus areas directly correlate with one or more of these core areas. 3. Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild and Rare. The primary objective identified in the MN DNR’s plan is to “stabilize and increase populations of “species in greatest conservation need (SGCN)”. In the prairie regions of Minnesota, strategies to achieve this goal include: a. Support incentives that avoid conversion of grasslands into row crops where SGCN occur. b. Use mowing, cutting woody vegetation, prescribed fire, or careful use of herbicides to prevent the invasion of grasslands by trees and shrubs. c. Lengthen the cutting rotations for hay; avoid early-season mowing. d. Use light to moderate, rotational grazing programs to benefit SGCN e. Prevent fragmentation of grassland habitat. f. Avoid soil compaction in areas occupied by mammal SGCN. g. Increase native plant species components. h. Control spread of invasive species to adjacent native-dominated sites. This project proposes to address all but item “f” above. 4. The Nature Conservancy’s Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregional Plan (1998). This plan identifies key conservation targets, geographic emphasis areas, threats to native plant and animal communities, and key strategies to mitigate these threats. The proposal is a solid step in the implementation of this plan. Also, as a step-down from the NTP Ecoregion Plan, the Chapter has completed local level planning (Conservation Action Planning) for smaller geographic units that correspond with the focus areas. Goals within these focus areas are very explicit in identifying conservation targets and actions and are consistent with the activities contained in this proposal. 5. DNR’s Pheasant Plan. This proposal is in full support of the Pheasant Plan goal to add 1.5 million acres of undisturbed grassland to the state by 2025. 6. DNR’s Waterfowl Plan. This proposal is in full support of the state Long-range Duck Recovery Plan to add 2 million acres of habitat to the state by 2025. It also utilizes establishment of complexes, as per the plan, to achieve multiple conservation synergies and benefits. This plan helps fulfill multiple priorities specified by the LSOHC “Prairie Section Vision”, including permanent protection of existing prairies and wetlands, restoration of prairie and wetland habitats, building grassland/wetland complexes in blocks sufficient to increase migratory breeding bird success, enhancement of public lands for game species and other species of conservation need, and protection of watersheds of shallow lakes. Specifically, this proposal addresses “Prairie Section Strategies” 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 directly. ",2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-project-phase-4,,,,
23936,"Prairie Recovery Project Phase V",2015,3940000,"ML 2014, Ch.256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(c )","$3,940,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a contract with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie, wetlands, and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. Lands acquired with this appropriation may not be used for emergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations. Conservation grazing under a management plan that is already being implemented may continue. Subject to the evaluation criteria under Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days following the close of The Nature Conservancys fiscal year. ",,"Restored 698 acres, protected (in fee without state PILT liability) 698 acres, enhanced 18,839 acres for a total of 20,235 acres   ",,467400,"TNC ",3714600,159200,,6.80,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project contributed to the goals of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan by protecting 698 acres of native prairie/wetland/savanna; restoring 698 acres prairie/wetland; and enhancing 18,839 acres grassland/savanna. When combined with Phases 1-4 of the Prairie Recovery Program we have cumulatively protected 6,475 acres, enhanced 114,595 acres and restored 1,452 acres using Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"Scope of work:With the requested funding the following actions and outcomes were achieved: Phase 5 built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phases 1-4 by continuing and expanding enhancement and protection work in 4 focal areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments. 698 acres of existing and restorable grassland, prairie pothole wetland complex, and savanna were permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as defined in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Lands are held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to LSOHC requirements. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be, implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), via interactions through Local Technical Teams. An internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs and property tax obligations. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, and/or cropping) are held in this account and help offset property taxes. Coincidentally, exactly 698 acres of cropland and former foodplots were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Extensive effort was made to collect seed from local sources that cover the full season (early spring through late fall) needs of native pollinators. Seed sourcing included both mechanical and hand collection. 18,839 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (“protected conservation lands”) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (50 projects impacting 11,730 acres), removal of woody vegetation (40 projects for 3,048 acres), control of exotic species (70 projects - 3,930 acres), and inter-seeding of degraded grasslands (13 projects - 131 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC. On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or US Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and USFWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation grazing/haying practices; supervised management of lands acquired above; planned and conducted prescribed burns; and other activities related to prairie conservation in the focus areas.  Contracts were let to provide a high level of enhancement activities to new and existing protected conservation lands, greatly expanding current capacity. These activities improved the habitat value of public lands that were not receiving adequate management treatment, while simultaneously providing local jobs through CCM and businesses. Activities included removal of undesirable woody vegetation, identification and treatment of invasive species infestations, removal of abandoned fences and/or other structures, and related restoration/enhancement activities. To ensure goals and outcomes are consistently achieved across all 4 project areas, a project coordinator oversaw implementation of the above activities and provided administrative support for budget monitoring and reporting. Significant marketing and media outreach was conducted by the Conservancy to highlight the goals and accomplishments of the project to local and statewide constituents, as well as elected officials. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/minnesota/policy/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project.xml Temporary seasonal crews were employed by the Conservancy to provide additional capacity for public land management during critical periods like spring burn season. These crews helped create flexibility for enhancement projects and maximized the ability of specialized skilled personnel like burn bosses to increase the number of acres annually enhanced. 2. How priorities were set: Prioritization and prioritization criteria vary with the conservation tactic being employed (i.e., protection, restoration, enhancement). Focus areas were selected where there was overlap with MN County Biological Survey prairie “focus areas” and TNC portfolio areas. Each of the 4 project geographies directly correlate to core areas identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Because this project is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, tactical priorities and criteria were established at both the state and local level by respective coordinating groups. criteria for each of these tactics include: a. Protection: location/proximity to other habitats, location/proximity to other protected lands, presence of rare/endangered species, imminence of conversion, ability to support grazing, size, cost, and likelihood for leveraged funding. A more robust listing of selection criteria can be provided upon request. b. Restoration: feasibility/likelihood of success, location, cost, availability of seed, and availability of restoration technical assistance, proximity to other habitats, and their ability to buffer or increase the conservation value of other protected lands. c. Enhancement: urgency/time since last enhancement, feasibility of success, accessibility, availability of enhancement technical assistance, cost, proximity to other habitats and partnership benefits. ",2014-07-01,2020-01-21,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stearns, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prairie-recovery-project-phase-v,,,,
10033908,"MN Prairie Recovery Program Phase 13",2024,3856000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(a)","$3,856,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land in fee and restore and enhance native prairie, grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. Subject to the evaluation criteria inMinnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days after the close of The Nature Conservancy's fiscal year. A list of proposed land acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are perpetually protected and adequately buffered - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network",,,200000,"TNC Private funds",3667300,188700,,13.52,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The project will advance the protection, restoration and enhancement goals for prairie, grassland and wetland habitats as described in the 2018 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. It builds upon the highly successful model established via prior Prairie Recovery Phases and seeks to protect 400 acres in Fee without PILT obligations to be held by The Nature Conservancy, enhance 18,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands, and restore 100 acres of prairie and wetland habitat. Protection and restoration projects will contribute toward state climate goals by sequestering approximately 75,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent.","Protect - An estimated 400 acres of prairie, wetlands, grasslands, and savanna will be permanently protected through fee-title acquisition from willing sellers in priority prairie core/corridor landscapes as identified in the 2018 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Acquired lands will be prioritized using LSOHC approved criteria that include: percentage of native prairie on the parcel, proximity to other permanently protected areas, quality of habitat and species diversity, and suitability for public recreation. Protected acres without PILT will be held by The Nature Conservancy subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions. Enhance - An estimated 18,000 acres of grassland/wetland complex will be enhanced on permanently protected lands, including lands purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy; MN DNR Management Units including Wildlife Management Areas, Scientific & Natural Areas, and Native Prairie Bank easements; federal Waterfowl Production Areas and grassland/wetland habitat easements. The primary objectives of these enhancement activities will be to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. A variety of practices and techniques will be implemented to accomplish the objectives such as: prescribed fire; removal of trees and woody species; invasive species control including mechanical, biological, and chemical control; over-seeding degraded grasslands with native seed; and conservation grazing, mowing, or haying. The work will be conducted primarily through contracts with local vendors, Conservation Corps of Minnesota or Student Conservation Association crews and by using Nature Conservancy seasonal and permanent staff. Prairie Recovery Biologists, stationed in four landscapes within the Prairie region are responsible for identifying and prioritizing projects in collaboration with agency land managers; selecting vendors and overseeing contracted work; and managing and directing seasonal staff. The Biologists are also responsible for participating in and leading Prairie Plan Local Technical Team efforts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of grassland conservation program delivery by multiple partners at the landscape scale. Restore - Approximately 100 acres of cropland will be restored to diverse local-ecotype grassland and grassland/wetland complexes. Practices to be implemented include those listed as enhancements above and the restoration of original wetland hydrology. Results to date - Through previous Phases of the Prairie Recovery Program we have protected 7,874 acres of prairies, wetlands, and grasslands, enhanced more than 165,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands and restored approximately 1,900 acres with locally-sourced native seed. All parcels protected directly contributed to the functional integrity of existing habitat complexes. Costs to acquire properties in fee-title have averaged around $2,500 per acre, though land prices have been escalating rapidly. Our enhancement projects have focused on accelerating the implementation of prescribed fire, woody vegetation removal, building the infrastructure for conservation grazing systems and treatment of invasive species. Costs for enhancement and restoration work vary depending on the practices being implemented and have averaged around $125 per acre. Labor and supply costs have risen dramatically in the last 18 months. Collectively these projects have captured approximately 750,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent and will continue to hold that carbon in prairie soils.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Travis,Issendorf,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,218-844-3405,tissendorf@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-program-phase-13,,,,
10011404,"MN Prairie Recovery Project Phase IX",2020,3058000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 2(c)","$3,058,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee and to restore and enhance native prairies, grasslands, wetlands, and savannas. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. No later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancys fiscal year ends, The Nature Conservancy must submit to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan, and the acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities identified in Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.",,"Temperate grasslands are the most endangered and least protected habitat type on earth, and Minnesota's prairies are no exception. Activities identified in this project directly reflect implementation strategies identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Properties targeted for acquisition were identified and prioritized using MN County Biological Survey Rare Element Occurrences and Biodiversity Significance. The geographies we worked within, in addition to being Prairie Plan Core areas, reflect areas with the highest density and highest quality remaining prairie systems left in the state. By focusing our work in these particular landscapes we increased the functionality of the overall prairie/grassland systems, including increased water retention, improved breeding and nesting habitat and augmented migratory corridors. While our work focused on increasing and maintaining system functionality a number of individual species and suites of SPGCN directly benefited from this project including: Insects - habitat management and protection specifically for the federally-threatened Dakota skipper butterfly, potential restoration of habitat for the endangered Poweshiek skipperling and the declining Regal fritillary butterflies. Mammals - American badger (an indicator species requiring intact blocks of quality habitat), elk (for herd management in NW MN) Reptiles - hognose snake (primarily in western MN counties of Lac qui Parle, Big Stone, and Yellow Medicine), 5-lined skink (rock outcroppings in the upper MN River Valley) Birds - Grassland dependent birds have experienced precipitous population decline across Minnesota and the norther Great Plains, largely due to habitat loss on the breeding grounds. This project will provide permanently protected and enhanced habitat for a suite of grassland and wetland nesting birds, most notably the Meadowlark, Bobolink, Dickcissel, Grasshopper sparrow, Henslow's sparrow, Upland sandpiper, Black tern, Northern pintail, Greater Prairie-chicken, Sharp-tail grouse, and many others.","A total of 16,937 acres were affected: 353 Restored, 207 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 16,377 in Enhance.",671300,TNC,2814700,243300,,10.73,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project contributed to the goals of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan by protecting 207 acres of native prairie/wetland/savanna; restoring 353 acres of prairie/wetland; and enhancing 16,377 acres of grassland/savanna. When combined with Phases 1-8 of the Prairie Recovery Program we have cumulatively protected 7,941 acres, enhanced 171,191 acres and restored 2,389 acres using Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan.","Phase 9 built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phases 1-8 by continuing and expanding enhancement and protection work in 4 focal areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement, and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups, and local governments. 207 acres of existing and restorable grassland were permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as defined in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Lands are held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to LSOHC requirements. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be, implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., MN DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), via interactions through Local Technical Teams. An internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs and property tax obligations. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, and/or cropping) are held in this account and help offset property taxes. 353 acres of cropland and degraded grassland were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Extensive effort was made to collect seed from local sources that cover the full season (early spring through late fall) needs of native pollinators. Seed sourcing included both mechanical and hand collection. 16,377 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (""protected conservation lands"") to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (50 projects impacting 10,142 acres), removal of woody vegetation (47 projects for 3,474 acres), control of invasive species (71 projects - 2,740 acres), and inter-seeding of degraded grasslands (3 projects - 21 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (CCMI) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC. On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in MN DNR or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration, and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with MN DNR and USFWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation.",,2019-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Travis,Issendorf,"The Nature Conservancy / Detroit Lakes WMD","1732 North Tower Road ","Detroil Lakes",MN,56501,"(218 844-3405",tissendorf@tnc.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stearns, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-project-phase-ix,,,,
10000094,"MN Prairie Recovery Project - Phase VII",2018,1901000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(c )","$1,901,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land in fee for native prairie, wetland, and savanna and to restore and enhance grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. No later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancys fiscal year ends, The Nature Conservancy must submit to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities identified in Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"329 Prairie acres Restored.  450 Prairie acres Protected in Fee without State PILT Liability.  5,469 Prairie acres Enhanced.  A total of 6,248 acres Restored, Protected, and Enhanced. ",,229900,"TNC ",1778600,122400,,4.48,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will advance the prairie protection, restoration and enhancement goals established in the 2011 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. It builds upon the successful model established in Phases 1 - 6 and seeks to protect 200 acres in fee without PILT obligations to be held by The Nature Conservancy, protect an additional 100 acres with PILT for inclusion in the State's Wildlife Management or Scientific Natural Area systems, enhance 7,500 acres of permanently protected grasslands, and restore 100 acres of prairie habitat. ",,"Phase 7 built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phases 1-6 by continuing and expandingenhancement and protection work in 4 focal areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in PrairiePlan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement andrestoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model forconservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies,other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments.450 acres of existing and restorable grassland were permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areasas defined in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Lands are held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recordednotice of funding restrictions pursuant to LSOHC requirements. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to huntingand fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be,implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinatedwith other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), viainteractions through Local Technical Teams. An internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy tocover ongoing land-management costs and property tax obligations. Income generated by agricultural leases(grazing, haying, and/or cropping) are held in this account and help offset property taxes.329 acres of cropland were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Extensiveeffort was made to collect seed from local sources that cover the full season (early spring through late fall) needs ofnative pollinators. Seed sourcing included both mechanical and hand collection.5,469 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held bythe Conservancy (“protected conservation lands”) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlifehabitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (9 projects impacting 858 acres), removal of woodyvegetation (40 projects for1,723 acres), control of invasive species (58 projects - 2,880 acres), and inter-seeding ofdegraded grasslands (6 projects - 169 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors throughcontracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employeddirectly by TNC.On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or US Fish and Wildlife Serviceoffices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restorationand enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and USFWS staff to delineateconservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protectedconservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases onappropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educatedlessees on appropriate conservation. ",2017-07-01,2021-08-10,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Marshall, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Stearns, Swift, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-project-phase-vii,,,,
35023,"MN Prairie Recovery Project - Phase VI",2016,4032000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(c )","$4,032,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie, wetlands, and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquisition of lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days following the close of The Nature Conservancys fiscal year. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"Temperate grasslands are the most endangered and least protected habitat type on earth, and Minnesota's prairies are no exception. Activities identified in this project directly reflect implementation strategies identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Properties targeted for acquisition were identified and prioritized using MN County Biological Survey Rare Element Occurrences and Biodiversity Significance. The geographies we worked within, in addition to being Prairie Plan Core areas, reflect areas with the highest density and highest quality remaining prairie systems left in the state. By focusing our work in these particular landscapes we increased the functionality of the overall prairie/grassland systems, including increased water retention, improved breeding and nesting habitat and augmented migratory corridors. While our work focused on increasing and maintaining system functionality a number of individual species and suites of SPGCN directly benefited from this project including: Insects - habitat management and protection specifically for the federally-threatened Dakota skipper butterfly, potential restoration of habitat for the endangered Poweshiek skipperling and the declining regal fritillary butterflies Mammals - American badger (an indicator species requiring intact blocks of quality habitat), elk (for herd management in NW MN) Reptiles - hognose snake (primarily in western MN counties of Lac qui Parle, Big Stone and Yellow Medicine), 5-lined skink (rock outcroppings in the upper MN River Valley) Birds - Grassland dependent birds have experienced precipitous population decline across Minnesota and the northern Great Plains, largely due to habitat loss on the breeding grounds. This project will provide permanently protected and enhanced habitat for a suite of grassland and wetland nesting birds, most notably the Meadowlark, Bobolink, Dickcissel, Grasshopper sparrow, Henslow's sparrow, Upland sandpiper, Black tern, Northern pintail, Greater Prairie-chicken, Sharp-tail grouse, and many others.","A total of 25,294 acres were affected: 151 Restored, 539 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 24,604 in Enhance.",221800,"TNC Private funds",3867800,158300,,6.90,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project contributed to the goals of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan by protecting 539 acres of prairie/wetland/savanna habitat; restoring 151 acres prairie/grassland; and enhancing 24,604 acres grassland/savanna. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. ","Phase 6 built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phases 1-5 by continuing and expanding enhancement and protection work in 4 focal areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments. 539 acres of existing and restorable grassland were permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as defined in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Most of the protected lands (499 acres) are, or are in the process of being transferred to the MN DNR for inclusion in the state's WMA system. The additional 40 acres are held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to LSOHC requirements. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), via interactions through Local Technical Teams. An internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs and property tax obligations. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, and/or cropping) are held in this account and help offset property taxes. 151 acres of cropland were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Extensive effort was made to collect seed from local sources that cover the full season (early spring through late fall) needs of native pollinators. Seed sourcing included both mechanical and hand collection. 24,604 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (protected conservation lands) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire, removal of woody vegetation, control of invasive species, and inter-seeding of degraded grasslands. Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC. On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or US Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and USFWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation ",,2015-07-01,2023-01-11,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stearns, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-project-phase-vi,,,,
10006496,"MN Prairie Recovery Project - Phase VIII",2019,2001000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(c )","$2,001,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee and to restore and enhance native prairies, grasslands, wetlands, and savannas. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancy?s fiscal year closes. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan, and the acquisitions must be consistent with the priorities identified in Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"Temperate grasslands are the most endangered and least protected habitat type on earth, and Minnesota's prairies are no exception. Activities identified in this project directly reflect implementation strategies identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Properties targeted for acquisition were identified and prioritized using MN County Biological Survey Rare Element Occurrences and Biodiversity Significance. The geographies we worked within, in addition to being Prairie Plan Core areas, reflect areas with the highest density and highest quality remaining prairie systems left in the state. By focusing our work in these particular landscapes we increased the functionality of the overall prairie/grassland systems, including increased water retention, improved breeding and nesting habitat and augmented migratory corridors. While our work focused on increasing and maintaining system functionality a number of individual species and suites of SPGCN directly benefited from this project including: Insects - habitat management and protection specifically for the federally-threatened Dakota skipper butterfly, potential restoration of habitat for the endangered Poweshiek skipperling and the declining regal fritillary butterflies Mammals - American badger (an indicator species requiring intact blocks of quality habitat), elk (for herd management in NW MN) Reptiles - hognose snake (primarily in western MN counties of Lac qui Parle, Big Stone and Yellow Medicine), 5-lined skink (rock outcroppings in the upper MN River Valley) Birds - Grassland dependent birds have experienced precipitous population decline across Minnesota and the northern Great Plains, largely due to habitat loss on the breeding grounds. This project will provide permanently protected and enhanced habitat for a suite of grassland and wetland nesting birds, most notably the Meadowlark, Bobolink, Dickcissel, Grasshopper sparrow, Henslow's sparrow, Upland sandpiper, Black tern, Northern pintail, Greater Prairie-chicken, Sharp-tail grouse, and many others.","A total of 10,431 acres were affected: 102 Restored, 284 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 10,045 in Enhance.",272600,TNC,1862900,138100,,2.405,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project contributed to the goals of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan by protecting 284 acres of native prairie/wetland/savanna; restoring 102 acres prairie/wetland; and enhancing 10,045 acres grassland/savanna. When combined with Phases 1-7 of the Prairie Recovery Program we have cumulatively protected 7,734 acres, enhanced 154,814 acres and restored 2,036 acres using Outdoor Heritage Fund dollars. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan.","Phase 7 built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phases 1-6 by continuing and expanding enhancement and protection work in 4 focal areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments. 284 acres of existing and restorable grassland were permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as defined in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Lands are held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to LSOHC requirements. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be, implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), via interactions through Local Technical Teams. An internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs and property tax obligations. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, and/or cropping) are held in this account and help offset property taxes. 102 acres of cropland were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Extensive effort was made to collect seed from local sources that cover the full season (early spring through late fall) needs of native pollinators. Seed sourcing included both mechanical and hand collection. 10,045 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (protected conservation lands) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (36 projects impacting 7,189 acres), removal of woody vegetation (25 projects for 893 acres), control of invasive species (33 projects - 1,905 acres), and inter-seeding of degraded grasslands (5 projects - 58 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC. On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or US Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and USFWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation",,2018-07-01,2022-07-28,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Marshall, Polk, Pope, Stearns, Swift, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-project-phase-viii,,,,
10033397,"MN Prairie Recovery Program Phase 12",2023,4512000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 2(d)","$4,512,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land in fee and restore and enhance native prairie, grasslands, wetlands, and savanna. Subject to evaluation criteria in Minnesota Rules, part 6136.0900, priority must be given to acquiring lands that are eligible for the native prairie bank under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, or lands adjacent to protected native prairie. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days following the close of The Nature Conservancy's fiscal year. A list of proposed land acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan and must be consistent with the priorities identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan.","Remnant native prairies are part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and large and small wetlands - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are perpetually protected and adequately buffered - Protection results will be measured against MN Prairie Conservation Plan goals for protected acres of native prairie and associated grassland for each geography. Enhancement results will be measured using protocols developed for the multi-agency Grassland Monitoring Network",,,300000,"TNC private funds",4309800,202200,,9.87,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The project will advance the protection, restoration and enhancement goals for prairie, grassland and wetland habitats as described in the 2018 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. It builds upon the highly successful model previously established in prior Prairie Recovery Phases and seeks to protect 500 acres in Fee without PILT obligations to be held by The Nature Conservancy, enhance 18,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands, and restore 200 acres of prairie and wetland habitat. Protection and restoration projects will contribute toward state climate goals by sequestering approximately 165,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent.","Protect - An estimated 500 acres of prairie, wetlands, grasslands, and savanna will be permanently protected through fee-title acquisition from willing sellers in priority prairie core/corridor landscapes as identified in the 2018 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Acquired lands will be prioritized using LSOHC approved criteria that include: percentage of native prairie on the parcel, proximity to other permanently protected areas, quality of habitat and species diversity, and suitability for public recreation. Protected acres without PILT will be held by The Nature Conservancy subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions. Enhance - An estimated 18,000 acres of grassland/wetland complex will be enhanced on permanently protected lands, including lands purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy, MN DNR Management Units, US Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and private lands subject to perpetual conservation easements. The primary objectives of the enhancement activities will be to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. A variety of practices and techniques will be implemented to accomplish the objectives such as: prescribed fire; removal of trees and woody species; invasive species control including mechanical, biological, and chemical control; over-seeding degraded grasslands with native seed; and conservation grazing, mowing, or haying. The work will be conducted primarily through contracts with local vendors, Conservation Corps of Minnesota or Student Conservation Association crews and by using Nature Conservancy seasonal and permanent staff. Prairie Recovery Biologists, stationed in four landscapes within the Prairie region are responsible for identifying and prioritizing projects in cooperation with agency partners; selecting and overseeing contracted work; and leading and directing seasonal staff. The Biologists are also responsible for participating in and leading Prairie Plan Local Technical Team efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery by multiple partners at the landscape scale. Restore - Approximately 200 acres of cropland will be restored to diverse local-ecotype grassland and grassland/wetland complexes. Practices to be implemented include those listed as enhancements above and the restoration of original wetland hydrology. Results to date - Through previous Phases of the Prairie Recovery Program we have protected 7,590 acres of prairies, wetlands, and grasslands, enhanced more than 150,000 acres of permanently protected grasslands and restored approximately 1,800 acres with locally-sourced native seed. All parcels protected were directly adjacent to, or contributed to, the functional integrity of existing habitat complexes. Average per acre cost for acquired properties has averaged around $2,000 per acre. Our enhancement projects have focused on accelerating the implementation of prescribed fire, woody vegetation removal, building the infrastructure for conservation grazing systems and treatment of invasive species. Costs for enhancement and restoration work vary depending on the practices being implemented but have averaged around $120 per acre. Collectively these projects have captured approximately 723,000 metric tons CO2 equivalent and will continue to hold that carbon in prairie soils perpetually.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,Beery,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,612-331-0738,elizabeth.beery@TNC.ORG,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Nobles, Norman, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Rock, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-prairie-recovery-program-phase-12,,,,
10007142,"Pre-Development for Rehabilitation of Exterior Fabric of Central Presbyterian Church",2018,50000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",50000,,"David Colby, Fluryanne Leach, Carl Willis, Ned Taylor, Moses Kimani, Sharon Zopfi-Jordan, Erika Kelly-Kennedy, Bruce Beese, Jackie Klaehn, John Lee, Dennis Reimer",,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for Central Presbyterian Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Fluryanne,Leach,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","500 Cedar Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,240-338-1017,flury.leach51@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pre-development-rehabilitation-exterior-fabric-central-presbyterian-church,,,,0
10031078,"Preparing and Sharing Telling Queer History's Audio Archives.",2023,26300,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will measure our progress by the number meta-data that we have generated, and the number of stories that we have transcribed, edited, and successfully archived. This data will be collected by the three core staff people on this project in a spreadsheet on google drive. We will reach out to teachers, schools, and youth in particular to give them access to these recordings once publicly released. We have heard from many teachers and students over the years that they are hungry for LGBTQ+ curriculum and history in particular. Our Archival Project Manager and marketing people will work with the large number of GSAs, QQuest (a local Twin Cities gathering of LGBTQ+ and curious students in middle and high school 15 years running), and other LGBTQ+ student and educator focused organizations across Minnesota to access these recordings. We will measure our progress by the number of YouTube videos uploaded and the number of views those videos receive, tracking that year over year. We will also track the number of student organizations to whom we provide information about our YouTube archive. When sending the information we will include a survey to ask how they use the material, what they want more of, how we can connect and support them, and more. Our staff and board will review the survey response at board meetings and in connection with our grant report. ","After our last grant report on November 27, 2022, work under the archive project management (APM) portion of TQH's grant contained activities to support the writing, publishing and promotion of the first archive feature. Those activities were research within the archives, drafting, revising, and finalizing the feature. Under the archive media management (AMM) portion of TQH's grant, we published the archive feature on the website and promoted it with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn social media posts. That work continued through December of 2022. In January 2023, work under the APM portion of TQH's grant included research within the archives to inform the second archive feature; conceptualization, outlining and drafting the second archive feature story; fact-checking items on the LGBTQ+ history timeline, and a meeting with the timeline team to assess progress. In February 2023, continued work under the APM portion of TQH's grant included final drafting and revising of the second archive feature (it will be published and promoted in early March); a meeting with the LGBTQ+ timeline team to assess progress and determine next steps; editing the transcripts of archived gatherings (ongoing); assessment of the state of signed consent forms for each archived gathering and preparing for outreach where consent forms were needed; and decision-making about next steps with archived gatherings. The first article: JOY, RECLAMATION & RESISTANCE received 13 views on our website. The post about it on facebook received 110 views, 8 link clicks, and 20 engagements. Analytics from Meta say the article posted on Dec 8th ""This post reached more Accounts Center accounts than 71% of your 50 most recent Instagram posts and stories. This post received more likes, comments and shares than 98% of your 50 most recent Instagram posts and stories."" Rebecca has been contacting storytellers that have yet to sign oral history release forms. We have secured 4 more release forms and paid 4 more storytellers in this first half of the grant period. ; This grant provided financial resources to prepare our audio and video recordings of first person storytelling recordings of our LGBTQ+ gatherings over the last five years, capturing oral history of 61 Minnesotans. Additionally we digitized community-gathered LGBTQ+ history timelines that were on delicate paper timelines. They are now fact-checked and available for public engagement on our website. Overall, we were able to prepare and begin sharing our archives with our community thanks to support from this grant. Our time and resources to do the outreach we had hoped for during this grant round was limited, and we will be seeking funds to continue this work. In our grant application we stated that We will measure our progress by the number of meta-data that we have generated, and the number of stories that we have transcribed, edited, and successfully archived.Creating meta-data with support from the Tretter Collection will be part of phase two of this project, along with more community outreach and marketing. We were able to create 132 unique keywords to begin this process. Two videos composed of clips from our archives have been created and released on our YouTube Channel. We were able to create and publish two written archive features, each containing selections from at least four storytelling events and nearly 10 storytellers to accompany these videos as written archival pieces using source material from storytelling gathering transcripts. More unedited videos from our recorded events are scheduled to be released via Meta (social media post management platform) over the next two months. The work to create and schedule the posts was done prior to this grant period end, but since the posts will be made public in the weeks and months following this grant report, the results will not be available to include in this report. We would be glad to share those results with you as they become available. Below are some measurable outcomes of this grant work. Storytellers paid $100 honorariums = 95 Number of oral history release forms returned = 52 Transcripts created for all 19 available audio/video recordings of storytelling gatherings, and for 4 fundraisers that included storytelling as a program component. Transcripts that have been fully edited and keyworded- 11 Archive feature articles written and published = 2 Timeline facts checked = MN 79 facts, global 293 Website Timeline views = 152 since June 3rd, 2023. We had an overall increase in direct views of our website from last year by 100 viewers. Archives website page views = 55 QR scans to timelines = 15 We created handouts and signage for community engagement events (People's Pride and Roller Derby) to introduce people to our timelines. 15 people scanned them and viewed the LGBTQ+ history information. Scheduled archival sharing: 4 additional speakers (OLH, Pat Nelson, Mason Persons, Coya White Hat-Artichoker). 4 additional events (Queer art, Aging, Housing Justice, Two Spirit). 4 additional audio clips. ",,,"$312.98 of our general operating funds were used to pay the final amount incurred to our executive director. Two facebook boosts of posts regarding materials created for this project totaling $100 were also covered by our GOF. ",26300,,"Meghan Lafferty (she/her) is our Board Secretary - Meghan is a science and engineering librarian at the University of Minnesota. White cis-female bisexual in her late 40s. Jose Maria Herrera - Jose Maria is a Board Member and the training coordinator for Report for America, an organization dedicated to strengthening communities and democracy through local journalism. Transgender Hispanic queer in their early 30s. Jaymie Wagner (she/they) is our incoming Board Chair starting January 1st, 2023. Jaymie is a Service Management Delivery Lead at 3M and identifies as a nonbinary girl, caucasian, in her early 40s. Gina Kaeppe (she/her) is a Board Member and a Relationship Manager at Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. She identifies as a Hispanic bisexual cis-female in her early 30s. Nikolas Fox (he/him) is our treasurer and a Finance Transformation Lead with experience in Revenue Finance & Cost Accounting at Hormel Foods. He identifies as a transgender white man in his mid-30s. We currently have three prospective board members starting the application process.; Meghan Lafferty she/her Secretary since spring 2015 Teri Homan she/her Board Member since March 2023 Jose Maria Herrera they/them Board member since Nov 2020 (Paid intern in 2018). Finishing term in July 2023 Jaymie Wagner She/They Board member since March 2022 Nikolas Fox he/him treasurer starting Jan 2022 Gina Kaeppe she/herBoard member since Dec 2021. Left for family leave June 2023 Harper Wicklund they/them Member since May 2023 (paid media manager staff July 2021-2022)",,"Telling Queer History",,"Telling Queer History was founded to bring the hidden and undertold stories of queer people to light and to connect our community by fostering compassion, empathy, and healing through curated storytelling gatherings. Since its founding 9 years ago, TQH has recorded these gatherings. In this project, we will transcribe, catalog, and make public this rich collection of stories to share with a wider audience, including those unable to attend past programs and researchers.",,,2022-10-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,"Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preparing-and-sharing-telling-queer-historys-audio-archives,,,,
10012316,"Preserving Design and Retail Innovation: The Design Guys, Michael Graves, and Target",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Preface: This project is to be completed in two phases; cabinets purchased in Phase 1 have housed the majority of the flat packaging. Phase 2 will house the remainder of the flat packaging and three-dimensional products. Phase 1 completed: House the majority of the Target/Graves/Design Guys collaboration flat packaging. Outcome: This collection has broad appeal to the many disciplines taught within the College of Design such as Graphic Design, Product Design and Retail Merchandising. The impact of this project can be measured by the use of this collection in classes, research and the preservation of the objects for future generations. Within the last six months, Graves/Target/Design Guys objects were used in the History of Product Design Spring Semester 2019 and Design Guys principal Steve Sikora presented to the class. Additionally a selection of Graves objects are currently the subject of a small collections display curated by a UMN design graduate student looking at the Graves? as a product designer versus architect, and his transition from work with upscale Italian design firm ?Alessi? to American discount retailer Target Corporation. The Michael Graves home product line was critical in supporting Target?s goal of becoming known as an arbiter of design, and served as a tangible group of products that echoed their assertion that America has a ??love affair with good design?. (images of display in report attachments). GMD is also planning an exhibition based on these objects within the next 2 years. The exhibition will explore the origin of the 13-year relationship between the retailer Target and architect/industrial designer Michael Graves and the involvement of the branding firm Design Guys.",,508,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10508,,"Moira Bateman, Beth Bowman, Sarah Dwyer, Matthew Hatch, Martha Hedstrom, Heather Olson, Katherine O'Neil, Liam Peterson, Lynn Purcell, Gene Valek"," ","Regents of the University of Minnesota (The Goldstein)","Public College/University",,,"To improve collections care and management through proper storage.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eunice,Haugen,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (The Goldstein)"," 450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street Southeast "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55455,"(612) 626-0632"," hauge363@umn.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-design-and-retail-innovation-design-guys-michael-graves-and-target,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012473,"Preserving the Founding Years of Jewish Community Action: Organizing for Racial and Economic Justice",2020,9940," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,2131,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12071,,"David Brauer, Nancy Brown, Susan Cobin, Michelle Horovitz, Jeremy Kalin, Geri Katz, Ed Rapoport, Cindy Reich, Elana Schwartzman, Abbie Shain, Noa Shavit-Lonstein and Jacob Smith."," ","Jewish Community Action","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To provide better organization of the archival materials, allowing for greater public access to the community?s historic resources.",2019-10-01,2020-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carin,Mrotz,"Jewish Community Action"," 2375 University Ave West, Suite 150 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55114,"(651) 632-2184"," carin@jewishcommunityaction.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-founding-years-jewish-community-action-organizing-racial-and-economic-justice,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012588,"Preserving Design and Retail Innovation: The Design Guys, Michael Graves, and Target- Phase 2",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,540,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10540,,"Beth Bowman, Kent Hensley, Thomas Kane, Kelly Groehler, George Mahoney, Heather Soladay Olson, Katherine O'Neil, Lynn Purcel, Merick Reed, Frederica Simmons, Shawn Spott , Julie Steenerson, Lisa Thimjon ,Gene Valek, Susan Wittine"," ","Regents of the University of Minnesota (The Goldstein)","Public College/University",,,"To provide better storage conditions, allowing for greater public access to objects in the collection.",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eunice,Haugen,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (The Goldstein)"," 450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street Southeast "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55455,"(612) 626-0632"," hauge363@umn.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-design-and-retail-innovation-design-guys-michael-graves-and-target-phase-2,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17867,"Preservation Advocacy Web Toolkit",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,,,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To increase public access to tools the public needs in order preserve their built environments.",,"To increase public access to tools the public needs in order preserve their built environments.",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Will,O'Keefe,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","416 Landmark Center, 75 W 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preservation-advocacy-web-toolkit,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025011,"Preservation of Historic Documents at the Cathedral of Saint Paul",2021,6494,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","A significant portion of the Archives collection has been rehoused in appropriate archival storage units and not in cardboard, wooden cabinets or on the floor. This target was fully achieved due to the funding provided by the MNHS legacy grant to purchase professional grade archival storage solutions. The long-term preservation of the Archives collection is enhanced by professional grade equipment which helps ensure that the collection will be properly housed into the future and available for future research and exhibition.",,4636,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11131,,"Mary Schaffner (board chair), Scott Billeadeau, John Dowdle M.D., Barbara Dries, Dr. David Dries, Daniel Eldredge, Jr., Mary Harens, Brian Harens, Cay Shea Hellervik, Robert L. Lee, Patrick M. Ryan, Reverend John Ubel, Dr. Paul Kuhrmeyer, Ursula Kuhrmeyer. Andrew Kuhrmeyer",,"Cathedral Heritage Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide appropriate storage materials for historic collections items at the Cathedral of Saint Paul.",,"To provide appropriate storage materials for historic collections items at the Cathedral of Saint Paul.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marilyn,Burnett,"Cathedral Heritage Foundation","945 Winnetka Ave. N #145","Golden Valley",MN,55427,6513571336,archives@cathedralsaintpaul.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preservation-historic-documents-cathedral-saint-paul,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031036,"Preserving Hmong Minnesota Heritage and Paj Ntaub in a Holiday Coloring Book Project",2023,12000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","This is our TIMELINE for the project: - Nov 2022 Hmong artists and students gather for the project. - Dec 2022 - March 2023 Hmong artists and students illustrate Colors of the Northproject. - April 2023 Hmong artists and students review draft. - May 2023 HER Publisher layout and design of final project. - June 2023 Printing and publishing Colors of the Northfor the Hmong and diverse communities of Minnesota.","The project went very well. Our original proposed to complete this project is June 2023, in fact, we completed the project three month earlier (March 2023) because of community efforts. We cannot thank you our team, volunteers, and community members enough for this amazing collaboration for the many hours for in-person meetings and zoom meetings to organize, coordinate, and assign tasks/duties for completing the project for the community. WHAT WORK WAS ACCOMPLISHED? Thank you so much for the grant opportunity on our Preserving Hmong Minnesota Heritage and Paj Ntaub in a Holiday Coloring Book Project.We were able to pull this project through because of the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 (we also included this statement in the book publication). Because of the Center's support and commitment to preserving ethnic Minnesotans' communities' cultures and identities, this book project is one of our BEST coloring books that showcases of Hmong arts, illustrations, and traditional clothing and Paj Ntaub. We're very pleased with the outcome as a result of this funding. GOAL ACHIEVEMENT: We achieved our goal by meeting monthly (whether in-person or Zoom) with all volunteers and committee members. Working with our Hmong artists, designs, and volunteers at the Hmong Archives, we were able to organize the book project by blending designs and symbols from traditional Hmong culture with the magic of the Winter season. The amazing result speaks for itself, and the book celebrates the best of both worlds: Hmong Minnesota & Winter Wonderland. GOAL MEASUREMENT: We want to make sure that the project includes the diversity of Hmong Paj Ntaub in Hmong characters, our designers and volunteers drafted, illustrated, and drew over 80 detailed and imaginative pages that feature the beautiful Hmong Paj Ntaub identity to reflect the ethnic Hmong people and culture. It is our hope that this coloring book will teach Hmong and non-Hmong children and families about the beautiful winter wonderland of Hmong Minnesotans.",,,N/A,12000,,"Brian Xiong, Board of Director Marlin Heise, Board of Director Kou Xiong, Board of Director Song Vaj, Board of Director; Hmong Archives 343 Michigan Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Marlin Heise Board of Directors (651) 621-5469 mlh1stpaul@gmail.com Brian Xiong Board of Directors (612) 978-8359 brianvxiong@gmail.com Song N. Vaj Board of Directors (763) 913-9696 songnancyvaj@gmail.com Cheng Va Vue Board of Directors (763) 807-2245 chengva.vue@gmail.com Kou Xiong Board of Directors (612) 760-1184 kxiong01@hotmail.com",,"Hmong Archives",,"Colors of the North: Preserving Hmong Minnesota Heritage and Paj Ntaub in a Holiday Coloring Book Project, will provide education for student outreach on cultural diversity and celebration that empower the younger generation in building identity and culture within this ever changing and assimilating world through our Hmong Holiday Coloring Project. Our project will bring a sense of belonging and foster wellness in Hmong children and families to appreciate who they are.",,,2022-11-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marlin,Heise,,,,,," (651) 621-5469"," mlh1stpaul@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-hmong-minnesota-heritage-and-paj-ntaub-holiday-coloring-book-project,,,,
28566,"Preserving and Sharing the Rich History and Tradition of Keller Golf Course",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Ramsey County Board of Commissioners: Chair Jim McDonough, Blake Huffman, Mary Jo McGuire, Janice Rettman, Toni Carter, Rafael Ortega, Victoria Reinhardt Ramsey County Manager Julie Kleinschmidt",,"Ramsey County (Parks and Recreation Department)","Local/Regional Government","To hire consultants to develop and install an exhibit on Keller Golf Course in Ramsey County.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mary,Yungers,"Ramsey County (Parks and Recreation Department)","2015 North Van Dyke Street",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-260-9081,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-and-sharing-rich-history-and-tradition-keller-golf-course,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034086,"Preserving and teaching Hmong Healing Practices",2024,39259,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available","0.5 FTE, 1.0 FTE","May Hang",,"This project integrates traditional Hmong healing practices into modern lifestyles and empowers younger Hmong to embrace the wisdom of their ancestors for overall health and well-being. The main objectives are: 1) identify and describe Hmong healing practices for common ailments through a series of oral history interviews of Hmong elder practitioners; 2) preserve and pass down traditional Hmong healing practices with free community workshops engaging together in learning and practicing traditional Hmong healing rituals and producing a series of three, 2-3-minute, videos demonstrating each healing practice and its techniques; 3) connect with ancestral wisdom at the workshop through health lessons that compare and apply Hmong healing practices with that of similar western self-care modalities for common ailments; 4) empower Hmong families to live a well-balanced life including the daily use of traditional healing practices.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,May,Hang,,,,,,"(651) 769-5956 ",mayhang1406@gmail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-and-teaching-hmong-healing-practices,,,,
10034078,"Preserving Northland Poster Collective: 30 Years of Stories and Poster Art",2024,24930,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available","0.60 FTE, 0.15 FTE, 0.20 FTE, 0.40 FTE, 0.05 FTE","Andrea Manolov",,"This project will preserve and facilitate public access to the Northland Poster Collective (NPC). NPC was a print shop in Minneapolis which operated from 1979-2009. The artists who ran NPC created art to represent identities and interests of Latinx, Black, Asian American, LGBTQIA+, and working-class people in Minnesota.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Andrea,Manolov,,,,,,"(612) 207-1120",andrea.mlov@gmail.com,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-northland-poster-collective-30-years-stories-and-poster-art,,,,
10034063,"Preserving Rondo As a Black Cultural Destination",2024,315000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Charles Bradley (President), Shannon Brunette (Vice President), Trish DeAnda (Treasurer), Paris Servin Gonzales (Secretary), Tameka Jones, Melvin Giles, Brooke Blakey, Ana Cruz, Krystal D'Alencar, Ralonda McKinley, Kate Speed, Jessica James",,"Rondo Community Land Trust",,"Rondo Community Land Trust will formally weave the arts into cultural preservation. This project includes: 1) Populate a community archive by hosting scanning days for photos & objects. 2) Locate where historic murals were, who painted them, what stories they told & recreate aspects of them. 3) Map historical markers across historic Rondo, prioritizing Selby & engage artists to develop creative alternatives to standard plaques. From here, incorporate narration from community elders telling stories for a self-guided walking tour of Rondo. 4) Curate 2-3 rotating art exhibits at Golden Thyme focused on Rondo past and present. 5) Complete 3 murals depicting historic Ronda's cultural heritage. 6) Host 3 community events that showcase different arts forms (film, poetry, music, etc.)",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,Coco,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Mapping","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-rondo-black-cultural-destination,,,,
10031015,"Prism Arts",2023,47000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Six Minnesota teaching artists of African, Indigenous, and/or Asian heritage create new or expanded Prism Arts residencies that teach an art form within its cultural context and highlight how artists from their cultural heritage influenced the art form's development and practice. 350 or more people increase their understanding of an art form - including how to create it and its cultural context - and create the art form alongside the teaching artists. Additional people experience the artwork and cultural learnings through end-of-residency celebrations and performances. People at six Minnesota partner organizations experience new or increased access to local artists of African, Indigenous, and/or Asian heritage. Six new Prism Arts lesson plans are available on the COMPAS website for anyone to access. Artists increase connections with a community of their choice by being able to offer their residency to the community.","Five COMPAS teaching artists of African, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian heritage created new or expanded arts residencies and taught them at partner organizations that serve a community the artist chose to work with. Our goal was to deliver six new residencies. However, the sixth organization was unable to schedule the residency during the grant timeline. To make up for this lost residency, we expanded our work with two partners that had asked for additional programming. Other than that, we achieved our goals. 361 people worked with artists, and more experienced the art as participants shared their stories and art. Residencies were held in schools, a museum, a theater, and a social service agency. Each artist also created a culturally- relevant lesson plan that is available on the COMPAS website in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Because this project was about creating new residencies and delivery methods to teach art forms within their cultural context, we worked to integrate cultural practices and traditions throughout the residencies. We found that sharing a meal, snack, or cup of tea, was a cultural practice that most communities shared. This time together created space for rich conversations and connections. The five residencies: Shakun Maheshwari teaches Folk Arts of India. She chose to work with older adults at SEWA International (Asian-Indian Family Wellness Center). None of the participants had experienced Indian folk art even though all of them are of Asian descent. Shakun taught the traditions and cultural significance of the art forms and shared pictures from her travels of the art forms in situ. The group learned Rangoli (a temporary decorative art form from the northern part of India), Kolam (from southern India), Gond (a tribal art form), and others. Many participants started to create artwork at home and were proud to share their work at the next session. The group now wants to work with Shakun to create a mural at SEWA that celebrates their Indian heritage. Amy Wilderson taught jewelry making-Revving Forgotten Treasures/Reviving Memories-to adults at Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery (MAAHMG). Amy asked participants to bring broken, no-longer-used, or other items from home that have meaning. These pieces were integrated into the wirework jewelry they made. Creating jewelry became the basis for talking about African American history & culture as participants learned the origins of different wire patterns, traditional items worn in jewelry and their symbolism, and then discussed the meaning and importance of the items they brought from home. Participants consistently remarked about how much they were learning about jewelry making as well as jewelry artists, and other local Black artists. They also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to create a new community/network. Terrell X partnered with Stillwater schools to reach the BIPOC students within this community. He felt those students were not connecting enough with artists and artforms of color and their cultures were being overlooked. The district brought him to two schools to develop a residency on African American culture, hip hop, and beat boxing. This residency, now called Making Something Out of Nothing, introduced students to Hip-Hop culture by giving a historical breakdown of how it all started & who was responsible. They learned about The Fat Boysand Grand Master Flash,their signature sounds, approaches, etc. They then did exercises on how rappers write songs & artists performed their creations. Students learned beat boxing basics and applied their learning to revising songs from their own lives or making new ones. Ad'n Gabriel Rangel, aka See More Perspective, a Latinx artist, chose to work with Latinx theater group, Teatro Del Pueblo. He worked with multiple groups of actors, from youth to adults, to take a deep dive into Hip-Hop and theater making. They followed the roots of Hip Hop and spoken word and had accompanying a/v to exemplify what See More was talking about. To accommodate Teatro Del Pueblo's culture and needs, this residency took place over a variety of sites: El Colegio High School, Centro Tyrone Guzman, and Teatro Del Pueblo. All programming centered around inserting Hip-Hop and Latinx perspectives into theater. Each project used a theater work in progress titled Love in the Time of Hate as an example of how to do that. Participants discussed writing techniques and practiced through theater games and writing. They then worked on pieces where they inserted their lives, cultures, and narratives into something that they feel they have been erased from or ignored by. Each phase of the residency ended with participants sharing their writings through stage readings and discussions. Tiana LaPointe, a documentary artist, chose to partner with a school on her block, Washington Technology Magnet School, as she feels that is as much her community as the group of Native American people 10 miles across the Metro as she is a Native American artist, but not from a Minnesota tribe. The school's students are about 92% BIPOC, including 1% Native American students. Tiana used examples of her own film work and other Native American artists as a jumping off point for the students. They discussed themes of what is said and not said; looked at filming techniques; and more. Students then wrote their own monologues or bios focusing on their identities and life stories, created video footage and took pictures, and knitted them together into digital storytelling pieces for presentation. Very sadly, the person selected to evaluate this project, Beverly Cottman, passed away unexpectedly in March. Staff took over those responsibilities and conducted program site visits, talked with site contacts & participants, and analyzed written evaluation completed by sites and teaching artists.",,,"COMPAS used gen op funds to cover additional expenses. ",47000,,"Elizabeth (Liz) Sheets, Yvette Trotman, Mimi Stake, Jeff Goldenberg, Amy Lucas, Virajita Singh, Andrew Leizens, Tracy Robertson, Iren Bishop, Ann Dayton, Heidi Fehlhaber, Jessica Gessner, Melissa Drwall-Hrad, Ryan Kopperud, Dameun Strange, Louis Porter III, Greta (Margaret) Rudolph, Sonya Smith Sustacek, Brittany Keefe",,"COMPAS, Inc.",,"Expanding COMPAS' Prism Arts, MN Teaching Artists from African, Indigenous, and/or Asian heritages, will develop & deliver arts residencies that teach an art form with roots in their cultural heritage. Residencies will include learning the art form's cultural context, artists from that culture who have influenced it, and creating the art form alongside the Teaching Artist. Artists will select the MN community where their residency will be delivered, focusing on increasing access to the art form.",,,2022-10-03,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julie,Strand,,,,,," 651-292-3254"," julie@compas.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prism-arts,,,,
10025274,"Production, Design, and Printing of Grace & Grit: A History of Ballet in Minnesota",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Malcolm McDonald, Gary Lindberg, and Rico Paul Vallejos",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of ballet in Minnesota.",,"To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of ballet in Minnesota.",2022-10-01,2023-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,6514368443,leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/production-design-and-printing-grace-grit-history-ballet-minnesota,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012227,"Professional Consultation and Artifact Rehousing",2018,9995," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Our targets were achieved. Our consultant showed many volunteers how to preserve and protect artifacts so new items will contintue to have the same preservation as we were taught in our transition to our permanent home. Project director will continue to monitor good practice safety and preservation. Our results were achieved because our dedicated volunteers believe in the society's mission.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9995,,"Rynetta Renford, President Joyce DuFrene, Vice President Amie Pillen, Secretary Beverly Kroschel, Treasurer LaVerne Dickhudt, Archivist Sharon Pillen, Heritage Directory"," ","Roseville Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To improve collections care and management through proper storage.",2018-03-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,Kroschel,"Roseville Historical Society"," 2660 Civic Center Drive "," Roseville "," MN ",55113,"(651) 484-1708"," bkroschel@aol.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/professional-consultation-and-artifact-rehousing,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031049,"Project Resonance",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","We see stereotypes gloss over cultural and economic realities of our country and dehumanize Asian/Black experiences. Project Resonance intends to use Arts that familiar by Asian American (Guzheng Music/Asian Dance), and integrate with Arts that familiar by Blacks (Rap/Hip Hop Dance), to attract both communities, and discuss the difficult subject - the Animosity between the 2 groups, and how that worsen the pandemic impacts on each others. Our Project will recruit 6 Artists to create 5 Guzheng music/5-8 dances, engage 40 community members to share cross-cultural stories to inspire the Artistic Team to create the Dance Drama Resonance,and work with 20 youth of color to stage the Final Show and travelling shows, and reach 2,000 audiences. We will: - Track and report on the number and types of materials/assets created and shared; - Develop progress reports on basic activity metrics; and - Report on an estimated number of people reached and success stories. Success will be measured through Process & Outcome Evaluation. We will evaluate PROCESS success through # of attendance, quality of dialogues during the creation process, the level of youth's participation and relevance of the project to them, its effects on the artists, and cultural communities (such as increasing # of cross-cultural collaborations, etc.), as well as below matrix indicators: - # and types of audiences, events/performances held; - # and types of ways a creative output is viewed or seen (e.g., live performances, streaming hits,etc.); and - # and type of ways creative work is promoted (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). The OUTCOME Evaluation will focus on behavioral changes among participants, such as increasing understanding of others, measured by: - Change in cultural knowledge by target audience; - Change in artist confidence to engage public in conversations about getting along with one and another; - Change in participant knowledge and confidence level through cross-cultural communication; - # and types of ways community feedback is sought; and - Audience Survey: # and degree to which people's behaviors changed and Increased awareness of the importance of intercultural harmony.","PROPOSED OUTCOMES: Collaborating between African & Asian American (Am) artists to jointly create/present a new dance drama - Resonance,with Composer/Lead Musician Jarrelle Barton (African Am), Choreographer/Xuefeng Lee (Hmong Am). Project Resonance orchestrates new creations of music and dances to serve as a communication bridge across cultural/racial lines, to mitigate racial tensions between African and Asian communities, to illustrate the cross-cultural experience, and eventually promote Intercultural Harmony. Resonance inspires inner/outer connections to create sustainable impacts. A. PROPOSED GOALS: #1: Successfully address challenges of working together, cross cultural lines among the Asian-African Am Artistic Team through project planning and implementation of the Dance Drama Resonance. #2: Successfully promote deeper, richer artistic and cross-cultural experience for Asian youth through joint-training and the Dance Drama Resonance. #3: Successfully overcome cultural barriers and change Asian and African Am Communities' perceptions toward each other beyond stereotyping through storytelling get-togethers and the Dance Drama Resonance,throughout MN. B. PRPOSED ACTIVITIES: 1) Hosting at least 2 Story-telling Get Together events for Asian and African American elders, professionals and youth; 2) Jointly creating the Dance Drama Resonanceby Asian and African Am artists, with at least 3 new original Guzheng music to accompanying 3 newly choreographed fusion dances that are inspired by the Get Together stories; 3) Training Asian youth as talents and technical crew for the Dance Drama Resonance;and 4) Public staging/touring of the newly created Dance Drama Resonance C. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SO FAR: * Completed the Story-telling Get Together event for Asian and African American elders, professionals and youth * * Completed incorporating those stories into newly created 5 Guzheng Music scores by African American musician Jarrelle Barton * #1 Opening - Resonance - peaceful and hearing COVID-19 (paying not much attention) - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1z7ExeII5Av7zBbI1MpWZek4qolJcb0RS * #2 - Disaster - getting serious, angry, frustration * #3 - Breathe - people learn to adapt https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1z7ExeII5Av7zBbI1MpWZek4qolJcb0RS * #4 - Dance Phoenix - COVID-19 cases up and down - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uOrakbar7fEfg0i_bp9dYQOhxe3jgEEW/view * #5 - Ode to a Wish - end with HOPE -https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1z7ExeII5Av7zBbI1MpWZek4qolJcb0RS * * Completed incorporated the newly created music into the dance drama - Project Resonance * * Completed the costume designs and finalizing/rehearsing the new dance choreographies with youth; I. Proposed Measurable Outcomes: Collaborating between African and Asian American artists to jointly create/present a new dance drama - Resonance,with Composer/Lead Musician Jarrelle Barton (African American), Choreographer/Xuefeng Lee (Hmong American). Project Resonance orchestrates new creations of music and dances to serve as a communication bridge across cultural/racial lines, to mitigate racial tensions between African and Asian communities, to illustrate the cross-cultural experience, and eventually promote Intercultural Harmony. Resonance inspires inner/outer connections to create sustainable impacts. A. NEEDS. An increasing number of people of Asian heritages in Minnesota, and more broadly, in many other parts of the U.S. have reported experiencing racism over the past few years as COVID-19 virus spread across the world. Because COVID-19 was unknown to the public until the outbreak in Wuhan, China, some Americans feel justified in spreading xenophobic messages that blames Asian-identifying people for this deadly virus. The anti-Asian racism we face is only escalating, as national leadership continues to use the term like China Virus,such xenophobic language against Asians. Racist actions ranging from using xenophobic and racial slurs, to refusing customer service, to outright physical attacks have also increased. To combat the racial hatred, Artists from Pan Asian Arts Alliance come together to create a new Dance Drama - Project Resonancethat showcases the cross-cultural beauties. Project Resonanceis a collaboration between African American and Asian American artists to jointly create diverse music and dance pieces to reflect COVID-19 impacts on the BIPOC communities, and to organize the ""Resonance"" dance drama, to support cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, in order to mitigate the pandemic conflicts and support intercultural harmony. B. PROPOSED GOALS: #1: Successfully address challenges of working together, cross cultural lines among the Asian-African Am Artistic Team through project planning and implementation of the Dance Drama Resonance.-> FINAL RESULT: Completed #2: Successfully promote deeper, richer artistic and cross-cultural experience for Asian youth through joint-training and the Dance Drama Resonance.-> FINAL RESULT: Completed #3: Successfully overcome cultural barriers and change Asian and African Am Communities' perceptions toward each other beyond stereotyping through storytelling get-togethers and the Dance Drama Resonance,throughout MN. -> FINAL RESULT: Completed C. PRPOSED ACTIVITIES: 1) Hosting at least 2 Story-telling Get Together events for Asian and African American elders, professionals and youth -> FINAL RESULT: Completed 2) Jointly creating the Dance Drama Resonanceby Asian and African American artists, with at least 3 new original Guzheng music to accompanying 3 newly choreographed fusion dances that are inspired by the Get Together stories -> FINAL RESULT: 3 original Guzheng music, and 15 new dances, see below session for details 3) Training BIPOC youth as talents and technical crew for the Dance Drama Resonance-> FINAL RESULT: Completed 4) Public staging/touring of the newly created Dance Drama Resonance-> FINAL RESULT: Completed 6 performances, see below session for details. II. Outcomes of Grant: After the Story-sharing and cultural exchange process, the Artistic Team has decided to create a Dance Drama that reflecting the pandemic impacts on BIPOC communities. In order to combat the racial hatred, Artists from Asian Media Access and Pan Asian Arts Alliance come together to create a new Dance Drama - Project Resonancethat showcases the cross-cultural beauties, and how BIPOCs supporting each other and surviving the pandemic together with cultural resiliency. Project Resonanceis a collaboration between African American and Asian American artists to jointly create diverse music and dance pieces to reflect COVID-19 impacts on the BIPOC communities, and to organize the Resonancedance drama, to support cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, in order to mitigate the pandemic conflicts and support intercultural harmony. Our artistic team has included: * Producer/Director: Ange Hwang * Lighting and Technical Director: Stephen J. Lu * Composer and Guzheng Musician: Jarrelle Barton * Choreographer/Project Lead: XueFeng Lee * Costume Designer: Andreanna Yang * Talents: Unity Dance Company with the Lead Dancers - Anna Thao and Sean Thao The Dance Drama Project Resonancehas previewed at the 2022 May Songkran Festival at the State Capital, and debuted the whole show on July 11th, at the prestigious Grand Rapids' REIF Performing Arts Center. As a journey going through the Pandemic, the composer Jarrelle Barton has composed new music, to highlight the pandemic impacts on families, and incorporated 3 new Guzheng music in reflecting the composer's experience with COVID: from just learning about COVID, not paying much attention, to realizing the disaster it created; to feeling angry and frustration; then learning to adapt, and end with appreciation and hope for all of us. Then the Choreographer XueFeng Lee has taken the music and choreographed multiple dances to thread a dance drama together, to better reflect different stage of struggles among BIPOCs, and end with a positive note - as a unified message - wearing the mask to protect yourself and protect the community. Not only was the music were beautifully played, and the 22 dancers' ensemble from the Unity Dance Company clearly illustrated how pandemic progressed as virus evolved, along with sacrifices of many, to where we are now - a new normal. ",,,N/A,20000,,"PAAA's Advisory Committee: 1) Jin Chen (Chinese American Chamber of Commerce - MN) 2) Catlynn Dang (Youth Representative); 3) Jijun He (Freelance Photographer); 4) Ange Hwang (Executive Director of Asian Media Access), Board Chair 5) Ying Li (Program Director of Pan Asian Arts Alliance and Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance); 6) Steve aka ""Mr Fun"" (Executive Director of Funtime Funktions); 7) Korawan Muangmode (Yin) (General Manager at Amazing Thailand Uptown Bar & Restaurant); 8) Tin Tran (Artistic Director of ENRG Dance Team); 9) Mintshis Vang (Artistic Director of Vang Performing Arts Group and Project Director of PAAA); and 10) Eric Voung (Artistic Director of Vietnamese Lion Dance Team) ; Catlynn Dang (Youth Representative); Arrly Her (Dance Teacher for Vang Performing Arts Group); Ange Hwang (Executive Director of Asian Media Access), Board Chair; Steve aka ""Mr Fun"" (Executive Director of Funtime Funktions); Korawan Muangmode (Yin) (General Manager at Amazing Thailand Uptown Bar & Restaurant); Tin Tran (Artistic Director of ENRG Dance Team), Board Secretary; Eric Voung (Artistic Director of Vietnamese Lion Dance Team); Dr. Dao Yang (Director of Laotian Senior Dance Group); and Aeola Lu (Project Coordinator of Pan Asian Arts Alliance).",,"Pan Asian Arts Alliance",,"Collaboration between African and Asian American artists to jointly create/present a new dance drama - Resonance. Project Resonance orchestrates new creations of music and dances to serve as a communication bridge across cultural/racial lines, to mitigate racial tensions between African and Asian communities, to illustrate the cross-cultural experience, and eventually promote Intercultural Harmony. Resonance inspires inner/outer connections to create sustainable impacts.",,,2022-03-01,2022-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Watonwan, Statewide, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Itasca, Ramsey, Scott, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-resonance,,,,
739,"Project Get Outdoors",2011,15000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 08h","$15,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Project Get Outdoors, Inc. to develop out of school programs connecting children to local nature experiences.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Project Get Outdoors, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Outdoor recreation is declining among Minnesota children and families. Efforts are underway to try and reverse this trend. One of those efforts - led by Project Get Outdoors, Inc. - is working to implement a program that reconnects Minnesota children in grades K-8 to nature exploration and outdoor recreation utilizing our public lands. Using this appropriation, Project Get Outdoors, Inc. created 50 toolkits and five equipment trunks with supplies that encourage over 100 safe, after-school activities that get kids out in nature. Activities include insect collection, themed hikes, geo-caching, and fishing. These toolkits are available free of charge to interested communities in southern Minnesota by Project GO coordinators along with training for community volunteers on how to start and sustain their own unique programs. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Project GO has developed a toolkit to help local communities design, implement, evaluate, and sustain free after-school and summer programs that introduce children to nearby public lands and outdoor activities and skills they can enjoy at these sites. Through funds from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Project GO was able to assemble 50 Activity Backpacks and 32 Equipment Trunks for Project GO program leaders to use in their communities. Each program leader is issued a backpack to keep during their involvement with the Project GO program. The Activity Backpacks provide basic supplies to help leaders implement 100 or more different outdoor games, projects, and activities. The Equipment Trunks focus on 16 different activities and are available for Project GO leaders to check out for free. These trunks are housed at Whitewater State Park for use in SE Minnesota and we anticipate the other set of 16 trunks will be housed out of Minneopa State Park for use by Project GO clubs in SW Minnesota. At the time of this report, 14 backpacks have been issued. Equipment trunks are beginning to be checked out. Program leaders are excited to have these resources and so far, feedback has been very positive. The children are happy to have more diverse equipment and supplies to use while learning about the outdoors. We plan to evaluate the usefulness of these resources over the coming year via a program leader survey. One obstacle we are looking at is getting the equipment trunks to and from program sites that are farther from the storage site. We are hoping to develop a network of volunteer ""runners"" who would be reimbursed mileage for delivering and returning the equipment trunks when a GO site in a community such as Red Wing or Spring Grove desires to check out a trunk. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The completed Activity Backpacks have already been issued to 14 sites. We will continue to help communities design Project GO programs that are unique as well as work with local staff at community organizations such as youth centers, school age child care programs, and other after school sites to introduce children in those programs to nature through our toolkit resources. Since completing the assembly of the 50 Activity Backpacks and 32 Equipment Trunks, Project GO has formed a partnership with local public health and child care resource professionals to look at implementing our program into the larger child care centers that serve school age children during the after school hours. We are currently piloting this at a child care center in Caledonia and looking to work with two child care centers in Rochester. We will train the school age room staff at these centers to use our backpacks at least once a week. As an incentive for them to use the backpacks and journal their experiences, Project GO will provide a person to come out to their site no more than once a month to lead a hands-on nature activity using one of the Equipment Trunks. This new approach with child care centers will allow us to serve many more children. Project GO will be presenting at an upcoming Focus on the Child conference in Rochester, sharing this information with child care providers from across the southern region. A number of colleges and college professors in SE Minnesota have expressed enthusiasm to connect their students to service learning, internship, and practicum experiences with Project GO. We have found that college students bring great enthusiasm to the program which the children really enjoy and in exchange Project GO is able to provide real world learning experiences for these students. We are already looking to secure additional funds to purchase more backpacks, as we anticipate the first 50 will be issued within a year. The US Fish & Wildlife Service Winona District is eager to help us acquire another batch of backpacks.",,"Final Report",2010-07-01,2010-11-16,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sara,Grover,"Project Get Outdoors, Inc.","Whitewater State Park, 19041 Hwy 74",Altura,MN,55910,"(507) 951-5885",sara.grover@yahoo.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-get-outdoors,,,,
10031073,"Promoting Somali Culture and Heritage in the Twin Cities",2023,60000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Both our new YouTube channel programming and our Somali Cooking Classes will be evaluated along a set of measurable outcomes. The measurable outcomes for SOMFAM YouTube, which we will be tracking are: -Program viewership, goal: 2,000+ viewers -Number subscribers, goal: 500+ subscribers The measurable outcomes for our Somali Cooking Classes include: -Number of bi-weekly sessions, goal: 20 annual session -Track attendance, goal: 15 attendees per session (300 attendees annually) In addition to our measurable outcomes, we will also implement a series of surveys to understand the impact of our programming on the community we serve. While these outcomes are difficult to measure, we will use community insights as another tool to track the progress and success of our project. These insights will also prove invaluable to us going forward in the design and implementation of our future programming. In keeping with our culture as a community-led and community-driven organization, we also receive important feedback and reflection through dialogue with participants, their families and the community as a whole. SOMFAM's program staff develop close relationships with participants and will continue to engage participants in regular discussions of the program and how it can best meet participants' needs. This is grassroots work with the power to change an individual's life with and through their community. Our program staff are responsible for soliciting and collecting participant feedback. A systems developer will create a database where we can record and report evaluation metrics. For each project, we will track specific metrics to evaluate their success. These metrics are designed to strengthen our understanding of community engagement and impact.","We are thrilled to report that both the YouTube program and the Cooking program are up and running, thanks to this grant support! We launched the YouTube program in summer 2022 and have already released 15 episodes to date. Average viewership is about 1,700 per episode. Our program targets Somali women, sharing critical information about culture, and culturally appropriate supports such as mental and physical health, and family support. The program is hosted by women, for women, and is conducted entirely in Somali. Our partners at Xogmaal Media and the Somali American Network help us record, edit, and release the videos. Furthermore, because they post our videos on their popular channels, they help us extend our reach. The Cooking Program launched this past winter. So far, we have hosted 8 cooking classes attended by an average of 15 women each. The classes are intended to teach basic cooking skills, how to make traditional Somali cultural dishes, and how to cook healthy meals in a culturally appropriate way. Additionally, the program builds connection and community among Somali women as they strive to develop strong personal and cultural bonds to support and sustain one another. We could not have launched these two programs without support from The Minnesota Humanities Center. Thank you very much!; We are thrilled to report that both the YouTube program and the Cooking program are successfully and consistently operating, thanks to this grant support! We launched the YouTube program in summer 2022 and have released 15 episodes to date. Average viewership is about 1,700 per episode. Our program targets Somali women, sharing critical information about culture, and culturally appropriate supports such as mental and physical health, family and parenting, and financial and legal information for immigrants and refugees, particularly the Muslim and East African community. The program is hosted by women, for women, and is conducted entirely in Somali. Our partners at Xogmaal Media and the Somali American Network help us record, edit, and release the videos. Furthermore, because they post our videos on their popular channels, they help us extend our reach. The Cooking Program launched this past winter. Since December 2022, we have hosted biweekly cooking classes for 15 women each class. The classes teach basic cooking skills, how to make traditional Somali cultural dishes, and how to cook healthy meals in a culturally appropriate way. Additionally, the program builds connection and community among Somali women as they strive to develop strong personal and cultural bonds to support and sustain one another. We could not have launched these two programs without support from The Minnesota Humanities Center and Minnesota Legacy Grant funds. Thanks to these grant funds, we have been able to build, launch, and sustain these programs. We will continue to sustain them through our increased capacity to fundraise and to build proof points of our successful programming. Thank you very much! ",,,,60000,,"Our Board of Directors is composed of: Fatoun Ali, Executive Director, Somali Youth and Family Development CenterLloyd Brown, Learning Center Coordinator, Literacy MinnesotaZak Mohamed, Product Development Engineer, Tekna SealKathryn Sharpe, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth DevelopmentMohamed Mohamed, Program Assistant, PhiMohamud Abdi, Student, St. Mary UniversityZainab Sahal, Student, St. Thomas University; Our Board of Directors is composed of: Fatoun Ali, Executive Director, Somali Youth and Family Development CenterLloyd Brown, Learning Center Coordinator, Literacy MinnesotaZak Mohamed, Product Development Engineer, Tekna SealKathryn Sharpe, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth DevelopmentMohamed Mohamed, Program Assistant, PhiMohamud Abdi, Student, St. Mary UniversityZainab Sahal, Student, St. Thomas University",,"Somali Youth and Family Development Center",,"SOMFAM's vision is to build a strong Somali community. With this grant, we will facilitate new avenues for deepening Somali women's cultural identity. SOMFAM will launch a Somali language YouTube channel and Somali Cooking Classes to educate the Somali diaspora, particularly Somali women living in Minnesota, about culture and critical resources, and to empower them to engage with and share their cultural heritage.",,,2022-09-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Libby,Stegger,,,,,," 612-388-3259"," libby@pierpartnersconsulting.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/promoting-somali-culture-and-heritage-twin-cities,,,,
9825,"Protect Aquatic Habitat from Asian Carp",2013,7500000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(h)","$7,500,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to design, construct, operate, and evaluate structural deterrents for Asian carp to protect Minnesota's aquatic habitat. Use of this money requires a one-to-one match for projects on state boundary waters. ",,"https://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2013/accomp_plan/5h.pdf ",,1414000,"DNR, USFWS, RIM, Iowa, University ",6621700,97900,,1,DNR,"State Government","Funding was used to design, install and evaluate deterrent barrier options in Minnesota and to cost share a barrier in northwest Iowa to limit or slow the movement of Invasive carp. ",,"Activity 1 Complete design and all permit requirements for a ""sweeping"" electrical barrier at Lock and Dam 1. The MN DNR believed that the best approach to keep Invasive Carp out of the upper Mississippi River watershed was to close the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock. The lock is administered by the US Army Corps of Engineers and required an act of Congress to shut down. Minnesota senators and representatives successfully added an amendment to the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) that called for Upper St. Anthony Falls lock closure within one year of passage of the bill. The bill passed both chambers of the federal legislature and was signed into law by President Obama on June 10, 2014. Lock closure happened June 10, 2015.   Prior to lock closure, the MN DNR initiated an invasive carp deterrent project at Lock and Dam 1 based on the status of carp population at the time and the uncertain political will to close a federal lock.  The DNR contracted with Smith-Root Inc. to design an electrical barrier at Lock and Dam 1.  With the passage of the 2014 WRRDA bill, construction of a Lock and Dam 1 barrier was not necessary. But, due to the timing of passage of the bill, there was no cost savings by terminating the design contract for the electrical barrier. Also, by completing the design, the MN DNR has a better understanding of the costs, potential effectiveness, and safety concerns associated with this technology. The contractor submitted a final design to the DNR in 2014. Activity 2 Complete design, acquire permits, and construct deterrent barriers in Minnesota's portion of the Missouri River watershed. Waters in the southwest corner of Minnesota were vulnerable to Invasive Carp expansion from the Missouri River watershed. MN DNR fisheries identified locations to prevent Invasive carp from entering Minnesota waters and from entering the Mississippi River and Minnesota River tributaries through watershed breaches. • Okabena Creek - Des Moines River Watershed Breach: The DNR acquired a flowage easement and removed two road culverts. With these culverts removed, the township gravel road acts as a physical berm to separate the watersheds. • Okabena Creek Barrier: The DNR installed an electric barrier by removing two small culverts and installing a 12 foot by 6 foot electrified culvert. The barrier prevents upstream movement of fish. • Little Sioux River - Des Moines River Watershed Breach: The DNR worked with the Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District and a private landowner to build up an earthen dike berm to disconnect the watersheds. • Little Sioux River - Des Moines River Watershed Breach: The DNR worked with the Jackson County Highway Department and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to install a grate system and tile line caps to prevent fish from moving across a watershed boundary via the tile line system. • Minnesota River - Des Moines River Watershed Breach: An earthen plug was installed in a ditch to reestablish watershed disconnection. • Little Sioux River - Rock River Watershed Breach: An earthen plug was installed in a ditch and an outlet structure was modified to reestablish watershed disconnection. • Illinois Lake Protective Barrier: The DNR installed an electric barrier on a WMA downstream of the outlet of Illinois Lake. Activity 3 Develop cost share agreement with State of Iowa to construct barrier at Lower Gar Outlet. A joint powers agreement with Iowa DNR was executed to help share costs on a barrier to prevent Invasive Carp in the Missouri River watershed from entering Minnesota. An electric barrier at the outlet of Lower Gar Lake became fully operational in December 2012. Activity 4 Complete evaluation on feasibility of barriers in the Minnesota River watershed. The Minnesota River is a free flowing system whose watershed covers much of southern Minnesota. The MN DNR contracted with the Water Resource Center at Minnesota State - Mankato on a project to evaluate several Minnesota River aspects including barrier feasibility.  Increasing the understanding of this system aided the DNR in evaluating deterrent barrier potential on the Minnesota River and its tributaries. Additionally, the project provided information on habitat suitability and described the Minnesota/Red River connection.  A final report was submitted to the MN DNR in July 2018. Activity 5 Implement and evaluate deterrent barriers at Lock and Dams. The susceptible portion of the St. Croix River is not conducive to electrical barriers due to the high level of recreational use (safety concerns) and the required cooperation from Wisconsin, which has expressed limited to no interest in constructing a barrier. The best alternative is exploring deterrent technologies in lock(s) below the confluence with the Mississippi River. The MN DNR contracted with the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center to evaluate the potential effectiveness of flow modifications and an existing acoustic deterrent in Mississippi River Lock and Dam 8 to prevent Invasive Carp movement.   A final report was submitted to the MN DNR in March 2019. Activity 6 Complete design, acquire permits and construct deterrent barriers in the Minnesota River watershed. The uncertainty associated with a barrier (effectiveness, timeline, cost, native community impacts, and ability to construct) on the Minnesota River was high.  This was substantiated by the evaluation completed by Minnesota State Mankato (Activity 4).  Given this scenario, DNR Fisheries identified high value aquatic resources that could be protected at locations in tributaries.  Construction of the two electric barriers, Madison/Eagle lakes protective barrier and Elysian/Buffalo lakes protective barrier, were completed in February 2019. Activity 7 Lock and Dam 5 Acoustic Deterrent Feasibility Study Mississippi River Lock and Dam 5 was identified as a potential location for installation of an acoustic barrier to deter upstream movement of Invasive Carp.  Before any potential construction project, the DNR required a feasibility study to estimate the effectiveness, construction costs, and annual operation/maintenance costs.  The MN DNR contracted with the University of Minnesota-Duluth to complete the study.  Study results suggest further development of the technology was needed before deployment at this site.  A final report was submitted to the MN DNR in December 2018.   ",2012-07-01,2019-11-04,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nick,Frohnauer,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5670,nick.frohnauer@state.mn.us,"Grants/Contracts, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Hennepin, Jackson, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protect-aquatic-habitat-asian-carp,,,,
35042,"Protecting and Restoring Minnesota's Important Birds Areas",2016,1730000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(i)","$1,730,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire conservation easements within important bird areas identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, to be used as follows: $408,000 is to Audubon Minnesota and $1,322,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $100,000 is for establishing monitoring and enforcement funds as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"78 Wetland acres and 650 Prairie acres (for a total of 728 acres) Restored.  265 Wetland acres and 220 Prairie acres ( for a total of 485 acres) Protected in Easement.  95 Wetland acres and 1,500 Prairie acres (for a total of 1,595 acres) Enhanced.  A total of 2,808 acres impacted. ",,187100,"Audubon Funds, Landowners ",1730000,,,0.89,"Audubon MN and MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Protect and restore 590 acres of significant wildlife habitat through conservation easements and restoration projects on private lands within Important Bird Areas with an emphasis on those located in within priority areas identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. ",,"Audubon and Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) designed the Protecting and Restoring Minnesota's Important Birds Areas Program to provide solutions to declining grassland and waterbird populations due to habitat loss in western Minnesota. This program is unique for several reasons: 1) the emphasis on Important Bird Areas, which are essential to maintaining healthy and diverse bird populations in Minnesota; 2) a commitment to protecting and restoring working grasslands, remnant prairies and threatened wetlands within these IBAs; 3) the utilization of the cost- effective, reverse-bid model of evaluating and paying for conservation easements. In the Tallgrass Aspen Parklands, Audubon utilized a GIS analysis which found that within these IBAs, there are a total of 339,616 acres of private lands. Of those, 105,000 acres (31%) could be considered wildlife habitat worthy of conservation (e.g., wetlands, grasslands or woodlands). More specifically, private lands that are both within an Important Bird Area and a Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan core area total 195,480 acres, of which 51,576 (26%) could be considered of conservation value. It is this 26% of high priority private lands that this project targeted for protection, restoration, and enhancement in the Tallgrass Aspen Parklands. Specific tracts for easements were identified through a targeted application process as part of this Program’s innovative scoring system. The evaluation and payment strategy was based on MLT’s successful Avon Hills and the Wetlands Protection Initiative, which both used a science-based ranking system and reverse-bid model to leverage the State’s investment on these high-value wildlife lands. Audubon and MLT focused restoration/enhancement efforts on IBAs and the Prairie Plan’s priority areas within western and northwestern Minnesota where these efforts would most benefit target species. Restoration/enhancement work occurred on public lands and private lands previously protected by MLT under this grant and existing USFWS conservation easements. Easement lands, although permanently protected, often have a significant need for habitat restoration and enhancement. In addition, program partners restored and enhanced 524 acres of habitat within Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, as part of the largest tallgrass prairie restoration projects in North America. These acres enabled MLT and Audubon to further increase the value of these respective lands for focal species by targeting priority lands prioritized by the USFWS. Using this model, Audubon Minnesota and MLT protected four properties totaling 485 acres through perpetual conservation easements and restored and enhanced 2,323 acres of habitat on permanently protected public lands and private lands protected through publicly funded conservation easements by the USFWS and MLT. Properties protected through conservation easements under this Program: Skull Lake (Peterson) – Kittson County. 80 acres The property falls within the Kittson-Roseau Aspen Parkland Important Bird Area and within the Aspen Parklands Core Area. The property protects portions of two rare wet prairie native plant communities and is within 3.5 miles of a 7,000+ acre unit of Skull Lake Wildlife Management Area and four miles of The Nature Conservancy’s Wallace C. Dayton Conservation and Wildlife Area. The property supports sharp-tailed grouse and their courtship leks. Skull Lake (Pines Land) – Kittson County. 105 acres The property lies within the Kittson-Roseau Aspen Parkland Important Bird Area and within the Aspen Parklands Core Area. The property is located within a complex of natural habitats that provide habitat for elk, moose, gray wolf and black bear. Skull Lake WMA, which is identified by MBS as being of outstanding biodiversity significance, is located less than two miles to the south of the property. Skull Lake (Paine-Smude) – Kittson County. 160 acres This spectacular property lies within the Kittson-Roseau Aspen Parkland Important Bird Area and within the Aspen Parklands Core Area. The property borders the 7,000+ acre Skull Lake Wildlife Management Area to the north and 230-acres of land owned by The Nature Conservancy to the east. The property consists of five native plant communities, some of which are considered rare or imperiled in Minnesota, including Northwestern Dry- Mesic Oak Woodland, Bur Oak- (Prairie Herb) Woodland and Dry Barrens Prairie (Northern). The property is located within a site of high biodiversity significance, as ranked by Minnesota Biological Survey. Gilchrist Lake (Mulvaney) – Pope County. 140 acres The property lies in close proximity to over 6,000 acres of existing protected lands that are located within five miles of the Property. The wetlands and lakes in this area form the heart of Minnesota’s prairie pothole ‘Duck Factory’ that is of continental significance for waterfowl reproduction. The rolling terrain found on the property con¬tains a mosaic of mesic hardwood forests, a variety of wetlands, and remnant native prairie. It also contains 4,588 acres of undeveloped shoreline on a bay of Gilchrist Lake, a popular recreational lake. A wide variety of wildlife frequents this property, including many species of migra¬tory waterfowl and Species in Greatest Conservation Need. For this Program, MLT: 1) identified, contacted and negotiated with interested landowners; 2) completed four perpetual conservation easements totaling 485 acres; 3) documented property conditions and developed habitat management plans for; 4) dedicated funds for the perpetual monitoring and enforcement of those easements; 5) managed restoration/enhancement of 1,580 acres of private lands protected through publicly funded conservation easements held by MLT and USFWS. Audubon Minnesota: 1) served as Program Manager and local point of contact; 2) assisted with landowner identification and easement site assessments; 3) managed habitat identification and prioritization on the conservation easements; 4) managed the restoration/enhancement of 743 acres of lands which are protected through publicly-funded conservation easements or in public ownership; 5) managed the restoration/enhancement of 524 acres of lands funded through MLT's appropriation through a subcontract from MLT (those acres are attributed to MLT above); and 6) enhanced an additional 48 acres on Minnesota Land Trust easements conserved under this Program which are not included in any deliverable totals since they fall within the already acquired conservation easement. ",2015-07-01,2021-11-03,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alexandra,Wardwell,"Audubon Minnesota","2355 Highway 36 West ~ Suite 400",Roseville,MN,55113,"(651) 739-9332",alexandra.wardwell@audubon.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Grant, Kittson, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-and-restoring-minnesotas-important-birds-areas,,,,
35084,"Protecting Forest Wildlife Habitat in the Wild Rice River Watershed",2017,2188000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(j)","$2,188,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the White Earth Band of Ojibwe to acquire lands in fee in Clearwater County to be managed for wildlife habitat purposes. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. As a condition of receiving the grant under this paragraph, the White Earth Band of Ojibwe shall: (1) ensure that current access roads and trails on the property are maintained and open to continue the current access to adjoining lands; (2) ensure that the property remains open to hunting and fishing for individuals of the public who are not members of a federally recognized tribe in a manner consistent with current law; and (3) not transfer fee interest in whole or in part to the United States either directly or through an intermediary in trust for the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. Failure to comply with the provisions of this paragraph shall trigger the reversion provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 15. ",,"Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation - White Earth Nation will evaluate the effectiveness in protecting forestlands from fragmentation by measuring the total acreage of contiguous forestland that is transferred from private ownership to tribal ownership. In addition, to measure the added value of protecting land adjacent to existing protected lands or in areas of heightened habitat importance (such as riparian corridors), White Earth Nation will break out and measure subsets of the total acreage of protected forestland that are adjacent to existing protected lands or are in areas of special habitat value (e.g., in riparian corridors). ",,120000,"White Earth Nation ",2153600,,,0.55,"White Earth Nation","Local/Regional Government","White Earth has acquired all 2,034 acres and transferred them into fee title status. Initial assessment/inventory of habitat conditions and needs were conducted in summer of 2017. Most illegal dump sites were removed in summer of 2017. The parcel located east of Lower Rice lake adjacent to HWY 92, which contained remnants of ~ 5 acres of food plots, were planted into a pollinator prairie mix. This prairie planting makes the property compliant with the MN Buffer Law. This east parcel is in the planning stages of an early succession forest manage plan. ","   ","White Earth purchased all parcels from seller and transferred titles into Fee status by the White Earth Land Office.  Land office drafted the appropriate language as to the requirements of the Lessard-Sam’s stipulations for restrictions to be attached to all Warranty Deeds for all parcels. Natural Resource staff conducted a broad habitat evaluation to establish future habitat needs/enhancement opportunities.  White Earth currently plans to keep the parcels in Fee title and continue paying taxes for the foreseeable future.  The easterly parcel that abuts HWY 92 had 4 food plots for hunting, was treated for noxious weeds left prior to sale from a hunting lease. These 4 food plots were then planted to a pollinator prairie mix using a Truax seed drill.  By utilizing a pollinator planting to prevent further weed growth and stabilize the soil, White Earth conserved runoff and potential contamination from eroding into the Wild Rice River on the upstream side of Lower Rice Lake while providing high quality pollinator species habitat.  The remainder of this parcel is dominated by 2 nearly identical aged aspen regeneration was evaluated for an early succession forest plan by NRCS in November of 2017.  Currently, there is a 5 year plan in the approval process.  White Earth Forestry Department has begun assessing and inventorying current forest stands and pine plantations on several parcels.  Lastly, there were several illegal dumpsites scattered across the parcels, of which most were completely picked up in 2017. ",,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Doug,McArthur,"White Earth Nation","P.O. Box 495 ","White Earth",MN,56591,218-935-2488,doug.mcarthur@whiteearth-nsn.gov,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Clearwater,"Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-forest-wildlife-habitat-wild-rice-river-watershed,,,,
10013394,"Public Archaeology Fieldwork",2019,89197,"MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,000,000 each year is for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","We believe our measurable outcomes were achieved. Each of our outcomes was based upon furthering the partners' understanding of the archaeological significance in their own history. Our short-term goal was to gain a better understanding in general and this was achieved as the work was completed and the reports filed. Each report outlines the significance of the site(s) where the work was conducted and provides the history and details of the work completed. This helps broaden the understanding we have / had of those sites. Our intermediate goal was to use the information gained during this project for future projects. This was successful as each partner organization has already began attempting to find ways to use this information in the future. Whether it's for future fieldwork, or to give a better understanding of their own collection, this information will be invaluable moving forward. It also helps each partner have more information for future research requests. Laslty, this project was to compare data from each organization. This was conducted and the archaeologist provided a document (in attachments) that outlines the process, a map of where analyzed artifacts came from and the conclusions drawn from the analysis work. This will help give us a better understanding as to what sort of connections might be present between the different regions for materials used, etc.",,13946,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",103144,,"Bruce Anderson, Beth Baumann, Marty Jo Bruyer, Steve Cook, Robert Damon, Jim Gerten, Kathy King, Greg Oxley, Theresa Palmersheim, Leslie Greaves Radloff, Ray Rygula, Maria Therres, Dale Weeks",0.74,"Dakota County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct archaeological research and analysis with public involvement and educational programming in the two partner counties. ",,"Partners: Dakota County Historical Society, Ramsey County Historical Society, Scott County Historical Society Partners hired an archaeologist to conduct Phase I Archaeological Fieldwork at two sites in each county with public involvement and programming. The hired archaeologist will also complete a comparative analysis of findings. As a result, the result was the creation of reports and video updates through the public fieldwork. Each report was added to each organization's collection, making it accessible for future research and review. Additionally, the videos are available to watch and better understand each county's history. Lastly, it allowed our organizations to create a body of analysis that can be used in future projects. ",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Carter,"Dakota County Historical Society","130 3rd Avenue North","South St. Paul",MN,55075,"(651) 552-7548",matthew.carter@co.dakota.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Ramsey, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/public-archaeology-fieldwork,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012357,"Publication of Reinventing the People's Library",2019,9777," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","We produced a solidly researched, well-written, handsome book. This was our goal. We still face challenges in distribution, in making its existence and availability more widely known. REINVENTING THE PEOPLE'S LIBRARY has been reviewed in RAIN TAXI, the St. Paul PIONEER PRESS, and RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORY, and it has been mentioned in MINNESOTA HISTORY. There is yet work to do to raise its visibility.",,500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10277,,"Thomas O'Connell, Mary Wingerd, Rafael Espinosa, Roderick MacPherson, Mary Miller, Vickie Beebe, Denise Rodriguez, Gus Froemke, D. Todd Lawrence, Yuichiro Onishi, Marlin Heise, Renee Vaughan, Andrea Steiner"," ","East Side Freedom Library","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of the Arlington Hills Public Library, now home to East Side Freedom Library.",2018-12-01,2019-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Rachleff,"East Side Freedom Library"," 1105 Greenbrier St. "," Saint Paul "," MN ",55106,"(651) 774-8687"," rachleff@macalester.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/publication-reinventing-peoples-library,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007428,"Publishing, Marketing & Distributing F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota: The Writer & His Friends at Home",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","One short-term outcome from our grant was that new scholarship on Fitzgerald and Saint Paul would be made available to the public with the printing, promotion, and distribution of the book ready in time for the biennial International Fitzgerald Society Conference in June, 2017. This outcome was achieved. An intermediate outcome was that 1500 books would be distributed within its first year of release. As of February, 2018, six months after publication, 1507 books have been distributed, with more than 1400 sold and the rest distributed to libraries, archives, and history centers for public use. Longterm goals included seven major reviews, and in January 2018, the publication received a hugely positive review published in the annual Fitzgerald Review- the annual review for Fitzgerald scholars - as well as previous positive reviews in the Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Rochester papers, as well as the Ramsey County Historical Society quarterly journal.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Melissa Barker, Melissa Brechon, Susan Hopp, Susan Hoyt, Laura Iandola, Stephen Kelleher, Joel Pace, David Page, Jim Seidel, Lisa Venticinque, Stu Wilson",,"Fitzgerald in Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on historic homes in Minnesota that have a connection to F. Scott Fitzgerald.",,,2017-03-01,2018-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Stu,Wilson,"Fitzgerald in Saint Paul","950 Hoyt Avenue West","Saint Paul",MN,55117,651-253-3231,stu@fitzgeraldinsaintpaul.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/publishing-marketing-distributing-f-scott-fitzgerald-minnesota-writer-his-friends-home,,,,0
10007429,"Pullman Porter Exhibit Research",2017,9960,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","Yes, we definitely met our objectives! We have a thorough research document that will provided a comprehensive foundation for an exhibit plan (next project) and exhibit production (subsequent project). In an unplanned development, we formed a partnership with Marvin Anderson, a third-generation resident of the Rondo neighborhood, lawyer, and director of Rondo Avenue, Inch. Mr. Anderson also was key to the creation of the Red Cap Room at the Saint Paul Union Depot. He will continue to serve on the project, as a guest curator on the exhibit. We hope that his involvement will also yield more community involvement with our organization.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9960,,"George Bergh, Thomas Falkofske, Eric Fortin, Eric Hopp, Paul Hugo, Don Mason, Brian Nelson, Arthur Pew III, Chris Sears, Andrew Tighe, Jon Van Niewaal, Phil Wellman",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to conduct research for an exhibit on Pullman porters in Minnesota.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,George,Bergh,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,,georgesbergh@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pullman-porter-exhibit-research,,,,0
10007161,"Pullman Porters and Union Depot Red Caps: Exhibit Plan",2018,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Andy Corchran Thomas Falkofske Chilton (Sandy) Hagan Ryan Heath Eric Hopp Don Mason Brian Nelson Noel Petit Arthur Pew III Emeritus John Radimecky Tom Rafferty Chris Sears Andrew Tighe Jon Van Niewaal, Treasurer Phil Wellman, Chair",0.01,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to write an exhibit plan from research completed on the Pullman porters and Union Depot Red Caps.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Erik,Johnson,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,651-228-0263,Erik@transportationmuseum.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pullman-porters-and-union-depot-red-caps-exhibit-plan,,,,0
10025006,"Purchase of and Migration to New Collections Management Software",2021,8124,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Short Term: We've achieved most of our expected outcome in that patrons and researchers can access and search for information about our collection pieces through a link on our website. We had anticipated the entirety of our collection being available right away, but discovered that all our catalog records were automatically set to ""not accessible to public"" when our instance of CollectiveAccess was set up. However, since implementing CollectiveAccess, we have now made over 7,700 records available to the public. The fact that they are not all yet public actually works in our favor because a huge part of our collection consists of photographs, and we'd like to apply watermarks to them before allowing public access since reproduction of photos is a source of revenue for us. Intermediate Term: We've achieved our expected outcome in that access is easier, content is greater, and items from our material artifact collection are included. The impact on patron requests seems limited at this point, but it is still early and we hope creating more awareness through social media posts and our website will generate more interest. Long Term: We believe we are on our way to achieving the expected outcomes. We have already gained a sense of greater intellectual control as we clean up records and make connections across records. Non collections staff members have begun using the system to identify material for presentations. We expect this to grow over time as we continue to use the program and work through all our catalog and collections records.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",8124,,"Eric Andringa, Kyle Benish, Douge Boese, Ken Brown, Andrew Coenen, Jan Cotroneo, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Sam Gill, Tom Leimer, Christine Rule, Kirk Schumacher, Roger Stahl, Linda Willihnganz",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",,"To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,5072829447,archivist@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/purchase-and-migration-new-collections-management-software,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28779,"Purchase Olmsted County Newspapers on Microfilm",2014,8129,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,8129,,"David Bastyr, Jim Suk, Randy Shindelar, Dennis Bergrud, Kim Bradley, Chris Colby, Sally Enders, Sheila Kiscaden, Gene Ohnstad, Darwin Olson, Terri Penz, Nels Pierson, Peg Wade, Jim Wiekamp, Linda Willihnganz",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To add 90 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Erica,Ward,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,507-282-9447,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/purchase-olmsted-county-newspapers-microfilm,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
9470,"Quarry Hill Nature Center",2010,200000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"City Of Rochester",,"Pond enhancement project to repair and expand an existing man made pond to improve outdoor recreational opportunities for park visitors that use the pond for fishing, boating and wildlife viewing.",,,2010-02-02,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quarry-hill-nature-center-0,,,,
17264,"Quatrefoil Library Collections Preservation Project",2011,6264,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1500,,,,,,"Quatrefoil Library",,"To meet archival storage guidelines through proper storage and preservation for a significant collection",,"To meet archival storage guidelines through proper storage and preservation for a significant collection",2010-08-20,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kathy,Robbins,,"1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 105","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quatrefoil-library-collections-preservation-project,,,,
33886,"Questions and Solutions Engineering Study Assessment of HVAC",2015,6000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","Recommendation by Q&S as result of grant study for: A. Environmental control effectiveness B. First cost C. Energy costs D. Maintainability E. Architectural impact Option 2C -"" Indoor heat pump with dehumidification and humidification."" Option 2C score totaled 17.5 out of 25 points. See attached chart and recommendation. (Attachments 1 & 2)",,,"Available upon request. Contact",6000,,"Joyce DuFresne, Bob Neiderkorn, Beverly Kroschel, LaVerne Dickhudt, Rynetta Renford, Joanne Garlough, Sharon Pillen and Betty Danks",0.00,"Roseville Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate the current system in preparation for better control of the Roseville Historical Society museum environment.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,Kroschel,"Roseville Historical Society","2660 Civic Center Drive",Roseville,MN,55113,651-484-1708,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/questions-and-solutions-engineering-study-assessment-hvac,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17144,"Real Estate Agent Training for Historic Property Sales",2011,3600,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,536,,,,,,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota",,"To provide accredited training concerning historic properties for real estate agents",,"To provide accredited training concerning historic properties for real estate agents",2010-07-01,2011-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Shannon,Malzahn,,"416 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/real-estate-agent-training-historic-property-sales,,,,
10034106,"Reasons for Moving",2024,99086,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Claudia Nascimento",,"This project is a documentary film about the intercultural experiences of immigrants living in Minnesota. It features footage of live performances at the Southern Theater, followed by talkbacks with cultural leaders and scholars; and the voices of audience and community members, recorded in post-performance conversations and interviews.",,,2024-05-17,2025-04-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Claudia,Nascimento,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reasons-moving,,,,
10031089,"Rebranding Cultural Artwork Commission/Stipend Grant",2022,70000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The Rebranding Cultural Artwork Commission/Stipend Grant will result in: - Creation of visual artwork to be displayed in the United Family Medicine Clinic - Completion of a community youth art event in collaboration with youth-serving organizations, including Saint Paul Schools, community centers, or youth program(s) with competition winners from the following age groups: Pre-K to 2nd grade, 3rd grade to 5th grade, 6th grade to 8th grade, 9th grade to 12 grade - Hosting of an art unveiling event for the clinic","We have received great input from our community because of this project's progression. Since March 2023, we have contracted two local artists to work on the mural and additional projects the children's nook and donor/history wall. We met with the artists Marina Castillo and Kao Lee Thao on a weekly basis in the month of April to work through the concepting phases and expectations of each project. Marina and Kao Lee have presented us with the final mural concept which is on track for final approval. Marina started and completed the interactive children's nook on the first floor which has received great feedback from staff and patients. Kao Lee is working on presenting a final concept for our donor history wall, once presented we can approve, and they will get started. The Student Artist Competition was a success. We partnered with Open World Learning from Saint Paul Public Schools. Nine students submitted artwork to be judged by our Board of Directors and staff judging was thorough and extensive, but three winners were chosen. Winners and participants along with their families and art teacher attended the celebration where we recognized the students for their impressive work, acknowledged the art teacher for their collaboration and awarded the winners. We have retained the student artwork and plan to display and highlight the project and support from the Minnesota Humanities Center once final construction projects within the clinic have been completed. ; As a recipient of the MN Humanities Grant, we set our expectations high and made sure to achieve our goals. Our first goal was to partner with Saint Paul Public Schools to host a student artist competition. The plan was to have multiple schools participate in the competition but after some brainstorming, we changed our plan to focus on schools close to the clinic. We reached out to two schools to participate but only one responded. Coordinating with leadership at Saint Paul Public Schools and staff from Open World Learning was key to the competition's success. Another change that happened since the interim report was the timeline of completing the donor and history wall. Due to weather conditions and facilities schedules, we had to push back the original timeline of December 31, 2023. While we did not have an unveiling event like we planned due to unexpected staff turnover, we were able to direct those funds to the completion of the history wall and artist stipends. The artists were able to finish all projects by the new deadline of January 31, 2024.",,,,70000,,"Jin Lee Palen, Chair Zach Ryan, Treasurer Karen Gries, Director David Baker, Director Rachel Dayton, Chair of Compliance and Quality Committee Stephen Gumnit, Director William Schultz, Director Heather James, Chair of Advancement and Communications Committee Maria MacWilliams, Director; * Karen A. Gries * Zach Ryan * David Baker * Stephen Gumnit * Daymond Dean * Maria E. A. MacWilliams * Anthony Cognetta * Christian Parker",,"United Family Practice Health Center dba United Family Medicine",,"United Family Medicine, a Federally Qualified Health Center, respectfully requests $74,500 to support stipends and commission fees to hire local community artists to create culturally-relevant artwork for our diverse clinic population. Funding through the MHC will invigorate and empower the UFM community in building identity and culture through the patient experience, which includes African, Black/African-American, Latinx, immigrant populations, indigenous, and other communities of color.",,,2022-04-18,2022-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janeen,Dednam-Wright,,,,,," 651-758-9467"," jwright@unitedfamilymedicine.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rebranding-cultural-artwork-commissionstipend-grant,,,,
28881,"Recent Romanian Immigration to the Twin Cities Oral History",2014,14940,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,14940,,"Monica Nedelcu Erickson, Arria Giulan, Octavian Cornea, Eugenia Popa, Vicki Albu, Cleopatra Cabuz, Sinziana Cornea, Paul Hodge, Raluca Octav, Helena Orlandi, Gabriel Petre, Patrick Ledray.",0.13,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 15 interviews the history of Romanian immigration to Minnesota after World War II.",,,2014-01-01,2015-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Irina,Comardicea,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota","409 Springhill Road","Vadnais Hts, MN",MN,55127,651-239-7650,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/recent-romanian-immigration-twin-cities-oral-history,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031092,"Reconsidering Minnesota History through Dakota Narratives",2022,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Goal 1 Outcomes * By the end of the interview process, Dakota elders will report that interviews completed by SOC and contracted artists centered their voices. * SOC staff and contract artists will complete an interview and documentation process that documents stories reflecting accurate Dakota history and contemporary culture that Dakota elders measure as valuable/important. Goal 2 Outcomes * SOC will create at least 10 core stories and lesson plans (40-60 minutes each) to be adapted for various age levels PreK-6th grade as developmentally appropriate both in length and lesson content. * SOC will publish stories and curriculum on a website that will be available to all 553 districts in the state of MN Goal 3 Outcomes * After engaging with the new curriculum, at least 80% of Native American students interviewed/surveyed will report that they see themselves reflected in the curriculum in student surveys/interviews conducted by SOC staff. * After engaging with the new curriculum, at least 80% of Non-Native students interviewed/surveyed will demonstrate better understanding of MN History from Dakota Perspectives by identifying new knowledge Goal 4 Outcomes * At least 50 classroom teachers (approximately 10% of all teachers reached by PD opportunities) will identify and describe specific gains in their understanding of MN History through Dakota Perspectives during interviews with evaluators or online surveys after sharing the curriculum with their classrooms. * After engaging with the new curriculum with their students, at least 80% of classroom teachers interviewed or surveyed will report an increase in their comfort level of teaching complex topics surrounding the history of Minnesota.","Fifty+ interviews have been conducted to date. We changed the name to conversations'' to align with and showcase respect for the Dakota people we work with and their culture. These conversations have resulted in documentation of thirty-nine Dakota stories of which nearly half will be fully developed. They encompass a wide range of historical topics from important people and traditions, to foods and events such as the Treaty of 1805, Bde Psin, Fry Bread & Amaranth, and Fort Snelling and Coldwater Spring, just to name a few. In most instances, adjoining Google slides (many with videos) will be completed for use in the classroom. Our Native Vision Board of eight continues to monitor, contribute and advise the project. The Teacher Cohort has nine members and is actively working on classroom and professional development materials. The feedback and guidance received from our Native community, partner organizations, educators and teacher cohort have been invaluable and we anticipate partnering with them indefinitely. Covid isolation and distance learning had a tremendous impact on students' social and emotional skills. Most elementary students are one to two years behind in their education fundamentals. For example, we have third to fifth graders who do not recognize all the letters in the alphabet. Combating these pandemic-induced deficits with the universal comprehension naturally infused in storytelling is allowing us to begin to move the needle in the right direction. When children began to express their stories in writing, pictures often moved into letter recognition and eventually words. We have found that we can use the overarching message in a story and apply it to how we want to work together in the classroom. How do we want to be in a community with each other? How can we observe the emotional cues from others? How can we create a community where everyone feels supported? How do we listen to things that might make us feel uncomfortable and breathe through the tension? How do we challenge things that we might have learned were true, but were hurtful to other communities; learning they weren't true at all? In one of our stories about the Walleye Wars'', this is directly addressed in the story itself. As the friends in the stories move through biases that were handed down from their families, they open their thinking and attitudes change. Posing such questions and providing positive, nonjudgmental space for student interactions with each other and group learning has begun to lessen some of the wide gaps we first encountered. Many of our teachers are learning along with us and the students. They help us see what knowledge students are lacking, and what we need to clearly define before finalizing stories and lesson plans. We are working with twelve schools in multiple classrooms (PreK-5) and almost all of the students hadn't heard of a treaty, let alone knew what a sovereign nation was. This was the case even at our native school. Despite the fact that the 11 Tribal Nation Flags hang in the hallways of our schools, students don't have any understanding of what they are or represent. Where we tested this work, we first developed the foundational knowledge of a treaty. Before students could understand what it meant to break a treaty, they first needed to understand what it was. How were treaties negotiated? What were different kinds of treaties? Why does an oral agreement hold less impact than a written agreement for settlers? To date, 99% now know what a treaty is and have used the concept on the playground, in the classroom and/or at home. Nearly every teacher has expressed their desire to teach Indigenous culture and histories in their classroom, yet cannot find any resources to assist them (despite the strong possibility of a statewide mandate to do so). This effort is timely and will fill a massive void. When teachers aren't confident about the curriculum that they have to find on their own, they unfortunately revert to doing nothing at all. We've learned that you always move at the speed of trust and follow the lead of your community partners. This lesson is deep in our bones. Everyone has stories. Everyone has the intellectual capacity to learn and sustain complex ideas. Everyone can successfully build relationships and trust. We have all been harmed by ideas of individualism and must work to change that. We as a community must invest in all backgrounds and take greater care to make sure we don't replicate harmful systems and patterns. We are committed to continuing to document not only Dakota stories, but all BIPOC stories missing from our collective knowledge base. We hope to have the U.S. history that's reflected in our textbooks, education system and memory be an inclusive representation of the diversity that is our nation. We know that we are on a living journey and relationships, exploration and documentation will continue to expand in what we now lovingly call our Truth Telling Series. ; We were thrilled to far exceed our goals. We developed a comprehensive curriculum for grades PreK-6 with 35 new stories at its core. These handcrafted stories told and written by local Indigenous people, often for the first time in English, weave a beautiful cultural and historical tapestry from the 1800's to present day. Stories in conjunction with lesson plans and accompanying classroom slides offer a wide variety of Minnesota history missing from our textbooks, classrooms and collective knowledge. Ten Dakota cultural animal and trickster talesDance in a Buffalo Skull Unktomi wants to be part of the mouse dance party inside a skull, but gets himself into trouble when his head gets stuck inside.How Turtle Flew South for the Winter Turtle doesn't want to miss out on all the great things in the South, and asks the birds for help to fly. The Toad Boy A human baby is stolen by a toad and raised by her. The family searches for the child and is brought together again after many years. Unktomi and the Coyote Unktomi is surprised when his dinner isn't fully dead when he starts to cook. Unktomi and the Ducks Unktomi tricks the ducks so he can have a feast, but loses it all to some wolves.Unktomi and the Fawn Unktomi wants to be anyone but himself, no matter the cost. Unktomi and the Muskra: Unktomi doesn't want to share his food and challenges the Muskrat to a race. Unktomi and the Turtle Whoever can jump over the deer gets the food. Unktomi and the Buffalo the Eye-Juggler Unktomi wants to play the same game as the mice and with his efforts to excel at the game, he loses both his eyes. Unktomi's Blanket Unktomi gives a gift, but takes it back when he gets cold and suffers the consequences.One Anishinaabe cultural tale Maple Sugar. Wenaboozhoo reminds the humans that they need to work hard and can't live on sugar alone.Twenty-two Dakota historical fiction tales These stories are based on real things that occurred in history, but are set in contemporary times to improve point of reference and understanding.Uncle Earl and Joey go on weekend adventures in nature. Cottonwood Trees On this trip, Joey learns all about the Cottonwood trees. Pulled Over On this adventure, Uncle Earl and Joey experience racial profiling by the police. Mak' Pah' - Mounds Park Eastside resident Crystal Norcross tells her story about being drawn to the mounds, which sparks her activism with the City of Saint Paul to protect and restore the name of sacred burial grounds. Fort Snelling is told over three connected stories. Rachel's fourth grade class is going to take a field trip to Fort Snelling, but something doesn't feel right to her. She is Dakota and has heard how this sacred sight became a place of death and tragedy for her ancestors. Her teacher was unaware of this horrific history of land theft, forced march, and genocide. Coldwater Spring: Rachel's grandmother joins her class for a field trip to Coldwater Spring to give the class a Dakota perspective of the history of that site. Doctrine of Discovery Rachel brings in a photo of Pope Nicholas V for show and tell, and an exploration of the Doctrine of Discovery follows.AIM (American Indian Magnet) Rachel's homework is to interview a family member about activism, which she does with her Kunsi (grandmother). Water Protectors Rachel's mom visits her fourth grade class to tell the students about being a water protector.Pipestone History shares the history of the ceremonial pipe and the quarry.The Flicker and the Pipe is broken into five stories. A little bird learns about pipelines from trees, plants and other animals. Zitkala Sa shares details about the life of this Dakota teacher, writer, musician & composer.Anishinaabe TalesWalleye Wars is told in two stories about a young woman named Makwa who is Anishinaabe. It looks at the misinformation and tension between white settlers and Indigenous peoples.Tales that are shared experiences of many Native NationsBoarding Schools is told in two stories about a young girl's experience at a boarding school. Memories surface when a new batch of children come, including her younger sister. Fry Bread and Amaranth is told in two stories and explores the history of fry bread and the ways that our diet and food have changed over time. Videos were filmed, created and edited by one Dakota and one Cherokee filmmaker. They feature the acclaimed Dakota Scholars Chris Mato Nunpa, Ph.D. and Crystal Norcross, with new Dakota words including spelling, meaning and pronunciation, detailed historical context and much more. Through the stories, curriculum testing and residencies, we were in 14 schools and one domestic violence shelter, and reached 1,570 children and 127 classroom teachers. Furthermore, professional development sessions were offered in Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Rochester school districts and we presented at several conferences including MIEA, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Council of Teachers Duluth, Minnesota Writing Project and Minnesota Indian Education Association. The latter, as an example, heralded the curriculum as a long overdue triumph. In total we reached approximately 350 more educators. Just this year, the state released the requirement that Indigenous culture and history must be taught in classrooms with little resources to pull from. It is with great pride and honor that our Truth Tellers Dakota curriculum is being released to help fill that void. After engaging with the new materials, 90% of participating classroom teachers described significant gains in their comfort level and understanding of Indigenous history to teach in their classrooms. Students have been so engrossed that stories that were planned for multiple days are requested to finish in one sitting. Please, no! You can't stop there. We need to hear more!!! The reaction by all that had the opportunity to interact with this curriculum was overwhelmingly positive and students' interest in class was like never before.",,,"An additional $69,000 from East Side Freedom Library and the National Writing Project was used for this project. These funds paid for a wide variety of expenses such as interviews/ conversations, scholars, community collaborations, ESFL staff and operating costs, graphic design and illustrations, meals and hospitality, printing and numerous stipends (i.e., Vision Committee, Teacher Cohort, partner organizations, etc.). SOC has provided in-kind support throughout the project. We could have easily had two-three FTE positions on this project versus none. The massive scope and resources required have confirmed that we will need additional staff and funding resources as we grow our BIPOC Truth Telling program.. Our partner East Side Freedom Library (via the National Writing Project and NEH) received an additional amount of $69,000 to pay for Indigenous conversations, scholar and elder payments in addition to contracted services, library staff and operations, food and printing. Without their support we could not have made this project possible. . Our partners, National and Minnesota Writing Project and East Side Freedom Library received additional funds for this project in the amount of $69,000. We also receive continuing in-kind support from our management consulting firm as well as employee hours not currently paid. The total amount is estimated to be apx. $50,000. We are actively engaged in seeking funds to continue this work into the next several schools years.",150200,,"Sonja Kuftinec (President) University of Minnesota, Professor John Sessler (Treasurer) Education Consultant Sandra Agustin (Secretary), Director of Creative Engagement, Inspire to Change Emily Asp, Attorney, Stinson LLP Sonja Baute, SOC, Interim Executive Director Emily Zimmer, Speech Language Therapist, MPS, SOC Founding Member Jack Zipes, Author, Critical Literacy Expert; Sonja Kuftinec (President) John Sessler (Treasurer) Sandra Agustin (Secretary) Emily Asp Rachel Austin Bernstein Sonja Baute Farhiya Del Raegan Henderson Laura Mann Hill Patricia Lacy Jack Zipes ",,"Speaking Out",,"Given access to resources & training, educators are in powerful positions to share stories of the people living on the land we call Minnesota. Through the work of Dr. Mato Nunpa, a team of Indigenous scholars & community interviews, Speaking Out Collective will examine how mass murder, wholesale land theft, enslavement and extermination were justified and taught in schools. By centering silenced Indigenous narratives, this project invites students, educators & districts to reconsider MN history.",,,2022-03-21,2023-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maria,Asp,,,,,," 612-499-1478"," maria@speakingoutcollective.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reconsidering-minnesota-history-through-dakota-narratives,,,,
10031372,"Reconstructing Historical Wild Rice to Understand Its Future",2025,200000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to characterize environmental drivers contributing to the decline of wild rice using lake sediment cores to reconstruct historical wild rice abundance in relation to lake and watershed stressors.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.56,"Science Museum of Minnesota","State Government","We will characterize environmental drivers contributing to the decline of wild rice using lake sediment cores to reconstruct historical wild rice abundance in relation to lake and watershed stressors.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Lienne,Sethna,"Science Museum of Minnesota","16910 152nd St. N","Marine on Saint Croix",MN,55047,"(651) 433-5953",lsethna@smm.org,,"Science Museum of Minnesota",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Benton, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Pope, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine, Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reconstructing-historical-wild-rice-understand-its-future,,,,
28637,"Red Lake Archives Assessment Project",2014,7204,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7204,,"Red Lake Tribal Council Members: Floyd Jourdain Jr., Don Cook Sr., Darrell G. Seki Sr., Randall Kingbird, Gary Nelson, Allen D. Pemberton, Julius ""Toady"" Thunder, Roman ""Ducker"" Stately, Donald J ""Dudie"" May, William ""Billy"" Greene, Richard W. Barrett Sr, Greeting Spears, Hank Sutton, John Sumner Sr., Gerald Spears, Alexander Gillespie Jr., George W. King, James Loud",,"Red Lake Economic Development and Planning","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified professional to assess the archival collections held by Red Lake Tribal Archives.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,Strong,"Red Lake Economic Development and Planning","PO Box 588","Red Lake",MN,56671,218-679-1503,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Beltrami, Clearwater",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-lake-archives-assessment-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034080,"Redressing Native American Boarding School Injustices Through Tribal-University Partnerships, Research and Teaching",2024,157514,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Gretchen Agee, Corie Barry, Dennis Beach, Order of St. Benedict (OSB), Scott Becker, Ed Bonach, Barbara Brandes, Mary Dombovy, Sandy Pfefferle Forster, Philip Galanis, Michaela Hedican, OSB, Mary Kramer, Nina Lasceski, OSB, Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Benedict Leuthner, OSB, Rev. William Lies, CSC, Michele L. Martin, Brian McGrane, Greg Melsen, Bennett Morgan, Lynn Myhran, Tom Nicol, Marilyn J. Porter, Edgar C. Ray, Mary Reuter, OSB, David H. Roberts, Carol Morrow Schleif, Daniel L. Scott, Aelred Senna, OSB, Kelly Skalicky, Gregory J. Soukup, LeAnne Matthews Stewart, Mary Thompson, Edwin Torres, Jona Van Deun, Dan Whalen, Karen Rose, OSB, Michaela Hedican, OSB, Ann Marie Biermaier, OSB, Colleen Quinlivan, OSB, Lisa Rose, OSB, Abbot John Klassen, OSB, Richard Crawford, OSB, Nickolas Kleepsie, OSB, Benedict Leuthner, OSB, Douglas Mullin, OSB",,"College of Saint Benedict",,"The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (CSB+SJU), in partnership with the University of Minnesota Morris (UMM), will collect and analyze archival records and oral testimonies on Native American boarding schools in order to develop educational materials that promote truth and healing. The project includes: 1) archival research; 2) oral testimonies; 3) developing curricular materials from these archival and oral records.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Gordon,,,,,,"(320) 363-5715",tgordon@csbsju.edu,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Carver, Clearwater, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Ramsey, Stearns, Stevens",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redressing-native-american-boarding-school-injustices-through-tribal-university,,,,
17446,"Reflections of Hmong History Through Tapestry",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2180,,,,,,"Center for Hmong Studies",," An interpretive exhibit, ""Hmong History Through Textile"", was created to show the relationship between Hmong history and the changing styles of traditional clothing and the ""story cloth"". Paj ntaub (flower cloth) is a form of textile artwork used to decorate women's skirts, men's collars and story cloths. The design of tradtional Hmong clothing identifies its wearer by familial, political, cultural and geographical connections. After the Vietnam War, thousands of Hmong were displaced. Pre-war story cloths had geometric designs. Post-war women in refugee camps designed explicit depictions of political turmoil and real-life experiences. Eventually, there was a market outside of the Hmong community for these story cloths and the depictions shifted to folk tales. The initial research for the exhibit was conducted by a professional exhibit development consultant. This consultant reviewed the literature, consulted with private collectors and museums and took a survey of institutions having Hmong artifacts, exhibits and/or relevant information.   Fifty seven artifacts to be used in the exhibit were cataloged and the information put in a spreadsheet by an intern. The exhibit was then designed and the mounts and  labels created for the artifact display.                                                                                                                                   The exhibit runs from September 15, 2011-January 15, 2012 at the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University. ",,"To hire a professional historian to document Hmong textiles in various repositories preparatory to an exhibit",2010-11-12,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Lee,"Pao Xiong",,"275 North Syndicate Street","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reflections-hmong-history-through-tapestry,,,,
3898,"Region 3 Fishing Piers",2010,147000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Purchase and install fishing piers at priority lake and river sites in Region 3","- Replacement of 84' fishing pier on Lake Bennett in the City of Roseville in Ramsey County and on Buffalo Lake in the City of Buffalo in Wright County and on Silver Lake in North St. Paul in Ramsey County and on Middle Spunk Lake in the City of Avon in S",,2010-10-29,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Ramsey, Stearns, Todd, Wright, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-3-fishing-piers,,,,
3297,"Region 1 Fishing Piers",2010,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Purchase and install fishing piers at priority lake and river sites in Region 1","- Replacement of 84' fishing pier on Long Lake, City of Vergas in Otter Tail County and on Spirit Lake, City of Menahga in Wadena County. - Replacement of 44' pier on the Fish Hook River in Hubbard County and on Straight Lake, City of Osage in Becker Cou",,2010-10-29,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clearwater, Becker, Beltrami, Hubbard, Otter Tail, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-1-fishing-piers,,,,
3298,"Region 4 Fishing Piers",2010,150000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Purchase and install fishing piers at priority lake and river sites in Region 4","- Replacement of 104' Fishing Pier on Lake Andrew in Sibley State Park in Kandiyohi County. - Replacement of 64' fishing pier on Madison Lake in the City of Madison Lake in Blue Earth County and on Swan Lake in McLoed County. - New 84' fishing pier on A",,2010-10-29,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Freeborn, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Murray, Lyon, Meeker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-4-fishing-piers,,,,
10025046,"Rehab of stone watertable on three elevations",2022,120000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,53107,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",173107,,"Matt Ehling, Carl Willis, Sally Mortenson, Sharon Zopfi-Jordan, Lucinda Jesson, Denny Reimer, Chris Smith, Vinai Vinlander, Kiera Faye Voelker, Phyllis Brashler, Craig Foss, Mel Leach, Ernest Lloyd, Marcia Robert",,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to stabilize building elements on Central Presbyterian Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire qualified professionals to stabilize building elements on Central Presbyterian Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Fluryanne,Leach,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","500 Cedar Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,2403381017,flury.leach51@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rehab-stone-watertable-three-elevations,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012481,"Rehabilitation of West Front of Central Presbyterian Church",2020,200000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,143960,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",343960,,"Fluryanne Leach, Sally Mortenson, Carl Willis, Keira Faye, Sharon Zopfi-Jordan, Dennis Reimer, Alex Bohlman, Craig Foss, Stuart Siebel, Richard Binger, Katie Berg"," ","Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,," All the work completed was on the west elevation of the church and includes routing out and repointing cracks in rusticated sandstone; repointing of 60%-100% of the mortar joints; repairing and repainting the exterior wood frames and replacing the existing cloudy acrylic protective window with new tempered glass and replacing non-historic storm windows with vented storm windows; restoring the four stained glass window panels in the main doors and repairing the badly deteriorated stone frieze over the main doors using salvaged stone where possible and new stone that is rusticated sandstone to match the existing color as needed. Central Presbyterian Church has been an iconic building in downtown St. Paul for many years. In addition to being a house of worship, it is a venue for community services as well as community activities and events. By taking action now, with this and future projects, it can ensure that the building is repaired and kept in a good, safe condition and available for continued use for these activities and events as well as showcase historic heritage. ",2020-01-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Fluryanne,Leach,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)"," 500 Cedar Street "," St. Paul "," MN ",55101,"(240) 338-1017",flury.leach51@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rehabilitation-west-front-central-presbyterian-church,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10025097,"Rehabilitation of George Stoppel Smokehouse",2022,237265,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,100253,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",337518,,"Christine Rule (president), Tom Leimer, Linda Willihnganz, Kyle Benish, Ken Brown, Kati Cooley, Jan Cotroneo, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Ali Kryzer, Sam Gill, Kirk Schumacher, Roger Stahl",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to do restoration and repairs on the George Stoppel Farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire qualified professionals to do restoration and repairs on the George Stoppel Farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Whaley,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,5072829447,registrar@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rehabilitation-george-stoppel-smokehouse,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025192,"Rehabilitation of east elevation masonry",2023,160000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,58000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",218000,,"Lucinda Jesson, Dennis Reimer, Chris Smith, Vinai Vinlander, Kiera Faye Voelker, Phyllis Brashler, Craig Foss, Mel Leach, Ernest Lloyd, Jackie Klaehn, John Lee, Sr., Wendy Flinner, Lynne Severson, Marcia Robert, Sally Mortenson",,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to complete exterior repairs on the Central Presbyterian Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire qualified professionals to complete exterior repairs on the Central Presbyterian Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2022-12-01,2023-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Fluryanne,Leach,"Central Presbyterian Church/Presbyterian Church (USA)","500 Cedar Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,2403381017,flury.leach51@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rehabilitation-east-elevation-masonry,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031294,"Rehabilitate the historic George Stoppel stone barn",2024,500000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Grants","$500,000 the first year is for a grant to Olmsted County Historical Society to rehabilitate the historic George Stoppel stone house and barn and to construct an accessible pathway to the farmstead","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,,500000,,"Paul Scanlon (president), Mark Warner (vice-president), Christine Rule, Kyle Benish, Linda Willihnganz, David Senjem, Jordan Cepress, Ben King, Jean Marvin, Kerry Olsen, Dan Penz, Josefina Pozas, Jim Suk, Samuel Wick.",,"Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"A grant to Olmsted County Historical Society to rehabilitate the historic George Stoppel stone house and barn and to construct an accessible pathway to the farmstead.",2023-10-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jenna,Collins,"Olmsted County Historical Society","1195 West Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,5072829447,registrar@olmstedhistory.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rehabilitate-historic-george-stoppel-stone-barn,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
33889,"Re-Housing and Moving the Ramsey County Assessor Records",2015,7056,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact","In the Short-Term: Ramsey County Assessor Field Cards are appropriately stored in acid-free boxes in a new RCHS storage room in Metro Square, and made accessible to researchers through RCHS staff using the excel spreadsheet of box contents, ensuring their long-term survival and usefulness. In the Long-Term: RCHS staff can make these unique records accessible to researchers using digital image files, once the collection is digitized.",,1447,"Available upon request. Contact",8503,,"Tom Boyd, Julie Brady, Carolyn Brusseau, Anne Cowie, Cheryl Dickson, Tom Fabel, William Frels, John Guthmann, Douglas Heidenreich, Richard Heydinger, John Holman, Ken Johnson, Sandy Kiernat, Carl Kuhrmeyer, David Kristal, Kevin McDonough, Nancy McKillips, Susan McNeely, Jim Miller, Bob Muschewske, Chad Roberts, Jeff Slack, Joanne Swain, Ralph Thrane, Susan Vento, Jerry Woelfel",0.04,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve collections care and management through proper storage.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-222-0701,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/re-housing-and-moving-ramsey-county-assessor-records,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034065,"Reimagining Tomorrow: An Anthology of Youth Stories, Identity, and Power",2024,25590,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Stephani Atkins (Board Chair), Kim Gualtieri (Treasurer), Dan Ajak, Cornelius Rish, LaTwanna Williams",,StoryArk,,"This project will fund a Youth Executive Board (YEB) to create an anthology of youth stories and experiences that describe their identities, stories, and experiences. This anthology will include a variety of interdisciplinary art such as personal essays, poems, visual art, etc., and be a reflective and engaging multimedia project that highlights, preserves, and celebrates the cultural heritage and identities of YEB members and empowers communities to build and preserve their identities. This anthology will include stories from program alumni, family members, and individuals involved in schools. Youth will be able to share their own identities and culture while receiving professional development opportunities from community storytellers and editors to increase their skills and knowledge in storytelling.",,,2024-06-19,2025-05-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Meghan,Bridges,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reimagining-tomorrow-anthology-youth-stories-identity-and-power,,,,
10031394,"Remote Sensing for Pollinator Habitat",2025,180000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03x","$180,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Monarch Joint Venture to use remote sensing technology to evaluate pollinator habitat on energy and transportation corridors across Minnesota and to host field-day training workshops.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.05,"Monarch Joint Venture","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project uses remote sensing technology (UAVs) to evaluate pollinator habitat on energy and transportation lands across Minnesota.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wendy,Caldwell,"Monarch Joint Venture","2233 University Ave W Suite 426","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(612) 208-3741",wcaldwell@monarchjointventure.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/remote-sensing-pollinator-habitat,,,,
10031164,"Replace Exterior Wood Paneling Over Entryway",2024,6500,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","The job was completed sufficiently. The wood paneling was replaced and painted, and our office grounds are free from debris. Our short term goal was to begin scheduling in-person cultural events for families and children, and we were able to hold our first Open House event at the end of May 2024. Additionally, we have scheduled to hold an in-person class for ribbon skirt making at the end of June 2024. Thanks to this grant, we are able to welcome people into our space without fear of having issues with our wood paneling. As we move towards winter, we will see the effects of replacing the wood paneling and the increase in building insulation. Unfortunately, we are continuing to deal with small birds as they have made homes in other areas of our building beyond the wood paneling. The birds that were behind the wood paneling have been taken care of and many birds were brought to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville, MN.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",6500,,"Marissa Holst, Paul Kill, Jodi Lorenz, Rachel Evangelisto, Juliane Chase-Wilson",,"American Indian Family and Children's Services","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to replace wood siding on the circa 1891 Pattern Shop, listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building in the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company Shops Historic District.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tara,Bruening,"American Indian Family and Children's Services","25 Empire Drive","St Paul",MN,55103,7638982551,tbruening@aifacs.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/replace-exterior-wood-paneling-over-entryway,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17371,"Replace Deteriorated Floor in Exhibit and Storage Area",2011,6500,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,4726,,,,,,"Clearwater County Historical Society",," The concrete floor in the exhibit and storage area of a former garage structure, located on the Clearwater Historical Society museum grounds, was removed and replaced. The severely deteriorated floor with an insafe step down had been barred to public access. With the floor replaced storage capacity has been increased, artifacts are more accessible, space is more usable and the building is now in compliance with ADA requirements. ",,"To abate water infiltration of large functional object storage facility",2010-09-08,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Tamara,Edevold,,"PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/replace-deteriorated-floor-exhibit-and-storage-area,,,,
10007434,"Reporter Digitization - 1998-2008",2017,6175,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The short term goal of the project (newly digitized content used for Sesquicentennial Projects) was achieved. We knew going into the project that we had research projects that needed to utilize the 10 years of the Reporter that we were digitizing. This project was submitted to meet a known need. This made achieving our goal pretty easy to do. Our long term goal is about ongoing usage beyond the Sesquicentennial. We are still in the middle of the 150th celebration so this goal is truly for the future. I would say it has been/will be achieved because we have clear indicators of progress that we can utilize to track increased usage.",,178,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",6352,,"Richard Davenport (President), Marilyn Wells (Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs), David Jones (Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management), Michael Gustafson (Vice President of Strategic Business, Education and Regional Partnerships), Richard Straka (Vice President of Finance & Administration), Kent Stanley (Vice President of University Advancement), Mark Johnson (Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Information Technology).",,"Minnesota State University, Mankato (Library Services)","Public College/University","To digitize issues of the student newspaper, ""The Reporter,"" allowing for greater public access to this historic resource.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Daardi,Sizemore,"Minnesota State University, Mankato (Library Services)","Memorial Library, PO Box 8419",Mankato,MN,56002,507-389-5949,daardi.sizemore@mnsu.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reporter-digitization-1998-2008,,,,0
10007435,"Research on the Cultural History of Mankato, 1852-2015",2017,9910,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The outcomes of completing the research and providing it to the Diversity Council has been achieved. The work to integrate it into planning at the council has not been completed in whole yet. Annual meeting is at the end of the month, February 2018, in which the next steps will take place. Hiring The History Writers assured success in completing the work with the support of the council staff.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9910,,"Thomas Flunker, Pat McDermott, Wayne Terry, Kingsley Iheasirim,Jean Haar, Cindy McCabe, Kinney Eberhart, Akram Osman, Mitzi Kennedy, Vance Stuehrenberg, Ann Hendricks, Karen Foreman, Mohamed Alsadig",0.03,"Greater Mankato Diversity Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to research Mankato's cultural history.",,,2016-09-01,2017-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bukata,Hayes,"Greater Mankato Diversity Council","PO Box 166, 10 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor",Mankato,MN,56001,507-385-6653,bhayes@mankatodiversity.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Nicollet",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-cultural-history-mankato-1852-2015,,,,0
10013466,"Research and Writing of The History of Ballet in Minnesota",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Malcolm McDonald, Gary Lindberg, Rico Paul Vallejos, and Thomas Klas.",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of ballet in Minnesota.",2021-01-01,2022-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,"(651) 436-8443",leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-and-writing-history-ballet-minnesota,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012525,"Research for Women's Rights Exhibit",2020,7500," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","In terms of our measurable outcomes, we have had a mixed bag in achieving our targets. Our short-term impact of making the research available to the public has been achieved. The research is available to the public and we have tracked the usage. Although this usage is not as high as we thought it would be, we feel as though that is more related to the COVID-19 pandemic than anything else. The research was used to create an exhibit and marketing materials around the exhibit, so this outcome has also been achieved. The final outcome was an exhibit that will increase civic literacy. As we were creating the exhibit, we realized to best serve this outcome this piece should be a bit more interactive and was therefore designed as such. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic this aspect of the exhibit was determined to be at risk of spreading the pandemic and so we placed it on hold. Hopefully in the future we will be able to add this piece back into the exhibit. Overall, a majority of the outcomes were reached due to the quality of the research. The outcomes that were not reached were a result of the pandemic, and hopefully as we move forward staff will be able to come up with a method to digitally meet these outcomes.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",7500,,"Susan Claypool, Susan Mackert, Roger Stahl, Linda Willihnganz, Doug Boese, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Jennifer Janvrin, Tom Leimer, Teresa McCormack, Christine Rule, Kirk Schumacher, Renee Ziemer"," ","Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research the history of women's rights in Olmsted County.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Lewis,"Olmsted County Historical Society"," 1195 West Circle Drive SW "," Rochester "," MN ",55902,"(507) 282-9447"," archivist@olmstedhistory.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-womens-rights-exhibit,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012526,"Research for a History of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Kathy Oothoudt, Rose McCarthy, Martha Hauschildt, Cassie Rauk, Leah Montgomery, Tim McLaughlin, Nancy Thornton, Steve Kramer, Mary Jane Holland, Bard Anderson, Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer, Eric Johnson, Beverly Jorgenson, Pat Senjem, Jim Nissen, Kay Lastine, Linda Hennessey, Pat Utz, Gayle Stortz, Judy Schotzko, Joanne Swenson, John Pfeifer, Dan Swintek, Carla Tentis, Charlies Sparks, Susan Richardson, David Miller, Joshua DeFrang, Daniel Munson, Jo-Ann Wegman, Milly Halverson, Lori Schlitter, Eileen Weinhold, Jeanne Pietig, Cheryl Key, Nan Babcock, Sarah Elmquist Squires, Deb Ward, Linda Quammen"," ","SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research the history of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), one of Minnesota's twelve regional public library systems.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Ross,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating"," 2600 19th Street NW "," Rochester "," MN ",55901,"(507) 288-5513"," kross@selco.info ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-history-southeastern-libraries-cooperating-selco,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012539,"Research for B'dote: A Sacred Site",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,1000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",11000,,"Bishop Thomas Aiken, Bishop Jon Anderson, Rev. SanDawna Ashley, Ms. Sharon Binger, Rev. Dr. David Boshart, Mr. George Burbie, Rev. Timothy Button-Harrison, Rev. Bradley Carloss, Rev. Richard H. Coleman, Rev. Dr. Sandra L. DeMott Hasenauer, Bishop Regina Hassanally, Rev. Marlene Whiterabbit Helgemo, Rev. Brian Herron, Sr., Fr. Jason Houck, Bishop Richard Howell, Rev. Dr. Woojae Im, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Japinga, Elder Michael Lochow, Bishop Patricia Lull, Rev. Jose Antonio Machado, Rev. Jennifer Moran, His Eminence Nathanael of Chicago, Rev. Bruce J. Nelson, Rev. Alan G. Newton, Bishop Bruce Ough, Rev. Sharon Prestemon, Bishop Brian Prior, Rev. Billy G. Russell, Rev. Jacquline Saxon, Rev. Joetta Schlabach, Rev. Bill Spangler-Dunning, Presiding Elder Stacey L. Smith, Bishop Ann M. Svennungsen, Bishop Bill Tesch, Bishop Fred Willis Washington, Rev. Celester L. Webb, Bishop John Franklin White",0.04,"Minnesota Council of Churches","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research the history of B'dote and create a script from the research.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Curtiss,DeYoung,"Minnesota Council of Churches"," 122 Franklin Avenue West, 100 "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55404,"(612) 870-3600"," curtiss.deyoung@mnchurches.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-bdote-sacred-site,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10024992,"Research and Writing of Latin Art in Minnesota",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Our targets were achieved through Franklin's organizational skills and exceptional writing ability. He completed the interviews, which included scheduling the conversations between the artists and the interviewers, collecting the data, and transcribing and reviewing the text before passing it to Afton Press. As we move forward with this project, events are in the process of being scheduled. One major event will take place at the Minnesota Museum of American Art in the fall, and smaller get-togethers with our donors are also being planned.",,4400,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",14400,,"Malcolm McDonald, Gary R. Lindberg, Rico Paul Vallejos, Thomas Klas",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of Latin art in Minnesota.",,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of Latin art in Minnesota.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,6514368443,leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-and-writing-latin-art-minnesota,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025018,"Research and Writing of The History of Art in Minnesota",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Katherine Goertz finished the project on time. We look forward to starting the editing process, followed by production, design, and printing. During the next few months, we plan to have several donor events. We are also exploring venues to schedule the book launch, which will be next year.",,2000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12000,,"Malcolm McDonald, Gary R. Lindberg, Rico Paul Vallejos, Thomas Klas",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified professional to produce a manuscript on the history of art in Minnesota.",,"To hire a qualified professional to produce a manuscript on the history of art in Minnesota.",2021-07-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,6514368443,leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-and-writing-history-art-minnesota,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031344,"Research Project: Sophie Wirth Camp",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org","The short term goals have been fully met. The medium- and long-term goals have been partially met: we were able to have Laura offer a public lecture, and we were very happy that this history has already been presented to the public. We look forward to creating additional formats (exhibits? lectures? book?) to share this history.",,4660,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",14660,,"Maureen Raymond, Robert Thomas, William Short, Kathy Doucette, Matthew Bebel, Bill Foussard, Joel Holstad, Doug Karle, Jeanenne Rausch, and Michael Shepard.",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research and write the history of the Sophie Wirth Camp (1911-1943) in White Bear Lake, MN.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-project-sophie-wirth-camp,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031268,"Research Project: White Bear Area Gangsters",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,5440,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",15440,,"Maureen Raymond, Robert Thomas, William Short, Kathy Doucette, Matthew Bebel, Bill Foussard, Joel Holstad, Doug Karle, Jeanenne Rausch, and Michael Shepard.",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to conduct primary source research on the history of gangsters in 1920s-1930s White Bear Lake.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-project-white-bear-area-gangsters,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
17460,"Research for Temperance and Temptation",2011,5250,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,83493,,,,,,"The Rose Ensemble",," A professional historian was hired and research was conducted as preparation for a concert production of ""Temperance and Temptation"". Historical information, music and lyrics for temperance and anti-temperance songs and compelling images were incorporated into the performances. The result was an artistic performance grounded in Minnesota history.   ",,"To hire a professional historian to research historic temperance music on file at six repositories preparatory to a concert series that will perform them",2010-11-03,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jordan,Sramek,,"Landmark Center Suite 314, 75 West Fifth Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-temperance-and-temptation,,,,
33901,"Research for Kofi Bobby Hickman Biography Manuscript",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Metric Giles, Board Chair, Urban Farmer and people and land connector Carol Connolly, Vice Chair, Poet Laureate of Saint Paul Lisa Steinmann, Secretary, Writer and fundraiser Leon Daisy, Treasurer, Community leader Lamar Collins, Director, Poet and peacemaker Shaunt",0.03,"Arcata Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript for the biography of Kofi Bobby Hickman, a Civil Rights activist.",,,2015-03-01,2016-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kimberly,Nightingale,"Arcata Press","275 East Fourth St., Suite 701","Saint Paul",MN,55101,651-785-6268,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-kofi-bobby-hickman-biography-manuscript,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28547,"Research Project: Role of 3M in Development of Maplewood",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Our short term goal to create, organize and house the research files was completed, and we do better understand the relationship between the establishment of 3M in Maplewood and the creation of our city. We are just commencing our effort to reach our intermediate and long term goal to develop a related exhibit plan and exhibit. We believe this research has prepared us very well for this step.",,,,,10000,,"Robert Jensen, President. William Bruentrup, Vice President. Donna Jensen, Treasurer. Raydelle Bruentrup, Secretary. Charlotte Wasiluk, Past President. At-large members are: Mike Ericson, Mickey Michlitsch and Steven Carlson.",,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to research the history of 3M and the development of Maplewood, in preparation for a future exhibit.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,Jensen,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-900-3539,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-project-role-3m-development-maplewood,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28567,"Research for Book on Rondo Society Columnist",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Governance/Board Members: Ronald Buford, Serena Butts-Ward, Marvin Scroggins, Floyd Smaller, Marvin Anderson, Jackie Cooper",,"Rondo Avenue, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to conduct primary source research on the history of Estyr Peake, Rondo society columnist.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marvin,Anderson,"Rondo Avenue, Inc.","679 Holly Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55104,651-402-0095,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-book-rondo-society-columnist,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28648,"Research and Scriptwriting for Travelling Exhibits",2014,9664,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9664,,"Dean Vikan, President, Tamara Edevold, Treasurer, Amy Degerstrom, Secretary, Ann Lindblom, Vice President",,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to research and develop materials for traveling exhibits.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Degerstrom,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","412 Geary Avenue NE",Bagley,MN,56621,218-847-2938,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Pennington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/research-and-scriptwriting-travelling-exhibits,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10017825,"Resilient Habitat for Heritage Brook Trout",2021,2266000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(c )","$2,266,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance habitat in targeted watersheds of southeast Minnesota to improve heritage brook trout and coldwater communities. Of this amount, $350,000 is to The Nature Conservancy, $258,000 is to Trout Unlimited, $857,000 is to The Trust for Public Land, and $801,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $96,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Stream to bluff habitat restoration and enhancement will keep water on the land to slow runoff and degradation of aquatic habitat - Conservation easement (MLT) - acres and shoreline protected. Fee acquisition (TPL) - acres and shoreline protected. Restoration and enhancement (TNC, MLT and MNTU) - acres restored/enhanced; instream feet restored",,,183300,"Federal Farm Bill; USFWS, Private donations, TNC, TPL and Trout Unlimited",2166900,99100,,1,"The Nature Conservancy, MN Trout Unlimited, Trust for Public Land, MLT ",,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited, the Minnesota Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and Trust for Public Land will combine their expertise in six targeted watersheds to increase the resilience of remnant populations of brook trout unique to Southeast Minnesota. We will protect and enhance habitat in floodplains, along gullies, above steep slopes, and on bluffs to slow runoff, increase infiltration, and keep aquatic habitat productive. This holistic watershed approach, combined with in-stream enhancements designed for Heritage Brook Trout, will protect the long term health of these unique coldwater communities and amplify the impact of past stream habitat and protection efforts.","Word has spread that Southeast Minnesota's streams support a robust trout fishery and trout fishing now generates $800 Million annually to local communities. Less well known is that a small number of these streams hold remnant populations of native brook trout unique to Southeast Minnesota. They have persisted for thousands of years and through the time of European settlement. These ?Heritage Brook Trout? populations are indigenous to this unique area and a Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Yet their long-term persistence is far from secured. Small populations of Heritage Brook Trout persist in perhaps 20% of Southeast trout streams, and are abundant in just 17 streams. These face growing challenges from land conversion, parcelization, intensified agricultural practices, poor land management and an increasingly wet and warm climate. Recent DNR research suggests that consistent baseflow from groundwater springs can provide a level of resilience to these coldwater systems. Coldwater streams with ample spring baseflow may provide a climate refugia for brook trout and other coldwater species. Minnesota Trout Unlimited and DNR Fisheries have made significant investments in restoration and enhancement of in-stream habitat in Southeast Minnesota. Protecting the health of the surrounding watersheds will be critical to maintaining these coldwater streams and gaining the maximum benefit from in-stream improvements. Improved riparian habitat and connectivity are key factors in stream quality; they also provide important corridors for terrestrial wildlife, connecting large habitat cores. Program partners Minnesota Trout Unlimited, Minnesota Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and Trust for Public Land used several resilience factors to identify six subwaterhseds where conservation of robust populations of Heritage Brook Trout is most achievable: Beaver Creek, East Indian Creek, Rush Creek-Pine Creek, South Fork Root River, Zumbro Tributaries, and Whitewater River. Partners will harness their collective expertise in land protection and terrestrial and in-stream habitat restoration/enhancement to increase the resiliency of these coldwater systems and their Heritage Brook Trout. While restoring in-stream habitat has improved stream bank and aquatic habitat in many coldwater reaches, little work has been done restoring broader floodplain areas surrounding DNR easement corridors. Restoring floodplain forests, wet prairies and wetlands provides significant benefits to stream health and corridors provide habitat connectivity. Because of the Driftless Area's rugged terrain, the vast majority of its natural communities occupy steep slopes that play an important role in the region's hydrology. Protecting through targeted fee and easement acquisition and improving the condition of these forests and prairies through restoration and enhancement will improve their ability to slow runoff and increase infiltration. This will reduce sediment and nutrient delivery to streams and improve the hydrology of the watershed by reducing peak flows and increasing baseflows, while also improving plant diversity and habitat for wildlife in one of the most biologically diverse parts of Minnesota. Restoring habitat along the upper edges of steep forested slopes will help buffer the natural communities, while significantly slowing the formation and spread of gullies that deliver large amounts of sediment and nutrient runoff directly to streams.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","Southeast Trout Partnership PO Box 845",Chanhassen,MN,55317,"(612) 670-1629",jlenczewski@comcast.net,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Olmsted","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/resilient-habitat-heritage-brook-trout,,,,
10035258,"Resilient Habitat for Heritage Brook Trout - Phase 2",2025,2486000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(i )","$2,486,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance habitat in targeted watersheds of southeast Minnesota to improve heritage brook trout and coldwater aquatic communities. Of this amount, $400,000 is to The Nature Conservancy, $612,000 is to Trout Unlimited, and $1,474,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $168,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17.","Stream to bluff habitat restoration and enhancement will keep water on the land to slow runoff and degradation of aquatic habitat - Conservation easement (MLT) - acres and shoreline protected. Restoration and enhancement (TNC and MNTU) - acres restored/enhanced; instream feet restored",,,218000,"Landowners and USFWS",2378000,108000,,1.14,"MN TU","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited, the Minnesota Land Trust, and The Nature Conservancy will combine their expertise within 12 targeted watersheds to increase the resilience of remnant populations of brook trout unique to Southeast Minnesota. We will protect 535 acres and restore/enhance 95 acres of instream and adjacent upland habitats to address stream degradation (floodplains, gullies, slopes, and bluffs), slow runoff, increase infiltration, and keep aquatic habitat productive. This holistic watershed approach, combined with in-stream enhancements designed for Heritage Brook Trout, will protect the long-term health of these unique coldwater communities.","Word has spread that Southeast Minnesota's streams support a robust trout fishery and trout fishing now generates $800 Million annually to local communities. Less well known is that a small number of these streams hold remnant populations of native brook trout unique to Southeast Minnesota. They have persisted for thousands of years and through the time of European settlement. These ""Heritage Brook Trout"" populations are indigenous to this unique area and a Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Yet their long-term persistence is far from secured. Small populations of Heritage Brook Trout persist in perhaps 20% of Southeast trout streams, and are abundant in just 17 streams. These face growing challenges from land conversion, parcelization, intensified agricultural practices, poor land management and an increasingly wet and warm climate. Recent DNR research suggests that consistent baseflow from groundwater springs can provide a level of resilience to these coldwater systems. Coldwater streams with ample spring baseflow may provide a climate refugia for brook trout and other coldwater species. Minnesota Trout Unlimited and DNR Fisheries have made significant investments in restoration and enhancement of in-stream habitat in Southeast Minnesota. Protecting the health of the surrounding watersheds will be critical to maintaining these coldwater streams and gaining the maximum benefit from in-stream improvements. Improved riparian habitat and connectivity are key factors in stream quality; they also provide important corridors for terrestrial wildlife, connecting large habitat cores. Program partners Minnesota Trout Unlimited, Minnesota Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and Trust for Public Land used several resilience factors to identify 12 watersheds where conservation of robust populations of Heritage Brook Trout is most achievable. Partners will harness their collective expertise in land protection and terrestrial and in-stream habitat restoration/enhancement to increase the resiliency of these coldwater systems and their Heritage Brook Trout. Partner Trust for Public Land will not be participating in this proposal. While restoring in-stream habitat has improved stream bank and aquatic habitat in many coldwater reaches, little work has been done restoring broader floodplain areas surrounding DNR easement corridors. Restoring floodplain forests, wet prairies and wetlands provides significant benefits to stream health and corridors provide habitat connectivity. Because of the Driftless Area's rugged terrain, the vast majority of its natural communities occupy steep slopes that play an important role in the region's hydrology. Protecting through targeted fee and easement acquisition and improving the condition of these forests and prairies through restoration and enhancement will improve their ability to slow runoff and increase infiltration. This will reduce sediment and nutrient delivery to streams and improve the hydrology of the watershed by reducing peak flows and increasing baseflows, while also improving plant diversity and habitat for wildlife in one of the most biologically diverse parts of Minnesota. Restoring habitat along the upper edges of steep forested slopes will help buffer the natural communities, while significantly slowing the formation and spread of gullies that deliver large amounts of sediment and nutrient runoff directly to streams.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","Southeast Trout Partnership PO Box 845",Chanhassen,MN,55317,612-670-1629,john.lenczewski@mntu.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/resilient-habitat-heritage-brook-trout-phase-2,,,,
10012230,"Resources Analysis and Thematic Development for a History Center at Mitchell Hamline School of Law",2018,9920," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","After analyzing and debating stakeholder data and information, MHSL now has an agreed-upon interpretive theme for its Center with three subthemes that will allow development and organization of individual stories and historical clusters (e.g., civil rights, access to justice). The location for the Center has been identified, and the Committee is now focus on funding and building out the physical museum and producing programming related to these interpretive themes.",,2550,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12470,,"Gregory L. Buck, Christine Chalstrom; Jeanne M. Forneris, Donovan W. Frank, Nicole James Gilchrist; Lisa A. Gray, Clifford M. Greene, Sara Grewing; Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks, Mark A. Hallberg, Linda N. Hanson, Frank V. Harris, Jean Holloway, James J. Hoolihan, Charles H. Johnson, Christine Kucera Kalla, Steven J. Kirsch, Jennifer Lauermann, Richard L. Mack, Eric J. Magnuson, Helen M. Meyer, Fayneese Miller, Steven E. Rau, Denise D. Reilly, Susan C. Rhode, Ellen G. Sampson, David M. Sparby, Becky R. Thorson, Wendy K. Watson"," ","Mitchell Hamline School of Law","Private College/University",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to develop a plan for a history center at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.",2018-03-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marie,Failinger,"Mitchell Hamline School of Law"," 875 Summit Ave. "," St. Paul "," MN ",55105,"(651) 695-7658"," marie.failinger@mitchellhamline.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/resources-analysis-and-thematic-development-history-center-mitchell-hamline-school-law,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007109,"Restoring Minnesota Ojibwe Language Resources: The Phonetic Texts of William Jones and J. P. B. de Josselin de Jong",2018,48675,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",48675,,"Regents: David J. McMillan, Kendall J. Powell, Thomas J. Anderson, Richard B. Beeson, Linda A. Cohen, Michael D. Hsu, Dean E. Johnson, Peggy E. Lucas, Abdul M. Omari, Darrin M. Rosha, Patricia S. Simmons, Steven A. Sviggum",0.18,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (American Indian Studies)","Public College/University","To hire qualified professionals to produce materials on the Ojibwe language for public access.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"John D.",Nichols,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (American Indian Studies)","450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street Southeast",Minneapolis,MN,55455,612-265-2065,jdn@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis, Hubbard, Itasca, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoring-minnesota-ojibwe-language-resources-phonetic-texts-william-jones-and-j-p-b-de,,,,0
17944,"Restoration of Historic 19th Century Pipe Organ",2013,34200,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,34200,,"Board of Trustees: Carl Allen, Gerald Davis, Clerveau Donazal, Bill Englund, Ann Fitch, Susan Haram, Joan Hohman, Sandra Larsen, Christina Lay, His His Million, Scott Nordstrand, Aye Mya Phyu, Denny Porter",,"First Baptist Church of St. Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To reverse inappropriate alterations by restoring the historic voice and register of the 1875 pipe organ in First Baptist Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",,"To reverse inappropriate alterations by restoring the historic voice and register of the 1875 pipe organ in First Baptist Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2012-11-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ann,Fitch,"First Baptist Church of St. Paul","499 Wacouta Street","St Paul",MN,55101,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-historic-19th-century-pipe-organ,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025107,"Restoration and Repair of Front Exterior Porch for Thompson Hall",2022,215182,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,19000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",234182,,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall Executive Board - Herman Fuechtmann (President), Vacant (Vice-President), Richard Taylor (Secretary-Treasurer), Ralph Fuechtmann (Finance Committee member), Jack Graff (Finance Committee member), Gary Stephan (Finance Committee member)",,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to restore building features on Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire qualified professionals to restore building features on Charles Thompson Memorial Hall, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Herman,Fuechtmann,"Charles Thompson Memorial Hall","1824 Marshall Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55104,6518292096,hermanfuechty@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-and-repair-front-exterior-porch-thompson-hall,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
2105,"Restorable Wetlands Inventory",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$300,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., to complete the inventory, mapping, and digitizing of drained restorable wetlands in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,56000,,,,,,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota's wetlands provide crucial habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, assist in flood control, and help maintain water quality. However, the state has lost half the wetlands that existed before European settlement and these drained wetlands have not been mapped as part of the National Wetlands Inventory. This appropriation is enabling efforts by Ducks Unlimited to provide a complement to the National Wetlands Inventory by identifying and mapping drained wetlands that have the potential to be restored to provide their various benefits once again. This data will be used to prioritize wetland restoration in the Red River Valley and the Prairie-Hardwood region of South-Central Minnesota. Mapping is taking place in 170 townships in Clay, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Norman, Renville, Sibley, Wilkin, and Wright counties. Overall Project Outcome and Results The Restorable Wetlands Inventory (RWI) is a complement to the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) completed in late-1980s by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. An administrative decision was made developing the original NWI not to map wetland basins in Minnesota identified as completely drained. The number and acreage of completely drained wetlands that were not mapped by the NWI process is significant. In Pope County alone, 25,000 acres of completely drained wetland acres were missed in the NWI mapping process - nearly 19% of the total wetland resources in that county. The RWI project identifies and digitizes the completely-drained depressional wetlands that were not mapped by the NWI process. Restorable wetlands mapping is based upon protocols established for NWI allowing seamless integration of the two datasets. The 2009 Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriation provided the last project funding needed to complete, remaining RWI mapping for the glaciated, tallgrass prairie region of Minnesota - an additional 6,120 square miles. The mapping occurred in approximately 178 townships in Clay, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Norman, Renville, Sibley, Wilkin, and Wright Counties. In the Red River Valley Complex, over 132,000 individual restorable wetland basins were identified and mapped. In the Prairie-Hardwood Complex, almost 131,000 individual restorable wetland basins were identified and mapped. As in previous phase of the mapping project, partners included the LCCMR, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The photo-interpretation and digitization work was contracted to the GIS Lab at South Dakota State University. The attached ""Restorable Wetlands Inventory: Final Status Map"" displays the counties and townships that were completed under the M.L. 2008, M.L. 2009, and prior appropriations. Data will be distributed on the web via the Minnesota GIS Data Deli (http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us) and the Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (http://www.ducks.org) websites. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Darin,Blunck,"Ducks Unlimited Inc.","2525 River Rd",Bismarck,ND,58503,701-355-3500,dblunck@ducks.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Clay, Mahnomen, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Norman",,"Bois de Sioux River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restorable-wetlands-inventory,,,,
28895,"Restoration of Ramsey County Historic Judicial Portraits, Phase II",2015,63207,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,63207,,"Law Library Board of Trustees: Judge Margaret Marrinan, Judge Rosanne Nathanson, Judge Robyn Millenacker, Commissioner Janice Rettman, Tom Boyd, Esq., Gary Davis, Esq, and John Trojack, Esq, board chair",0.00,"Ramsey County Law Library",Libraries,"To hire a qualified conservator to restore significant collections pieces.",,,2014-10-01,2016-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sara,Galligan,"Ramsey County Law Library","1815 Court House, 15 Kellogg Boulevard W","St Paul",MN,55121,651-266-8391,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-ramsey-county-historic-judicial-portraits-phase-ii,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10033410,"Restoring and Enhancing Minnesota's Important Bird Areas, Phase 3",2023,2140000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(s)","$2,140,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Audubon Minnesota to restore and enhance wildlife habitat within important bird areas in northwestern Minnesota or Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan Priority areas. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Protected, restored, and enhanced aspen parklands and riparian areas - Outcomes can be measured by the number of acres impacted and the number of projects Audubon restores or enhances. Habitat Management Action Plans will detail specific restoration or enhancement prescriptions for each project on public lands and permanent conservation easements. The quality of work and level of success of projects on USFWS lands and WRP/WRE easements and other public lands will be monitored through various USFWS monitoring protocols and NRCS stewardship audits, respectively. All of the project work undertaken can be assessed based on the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan goals as well as the Minnesota Blueprint for Bird conservation. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for migratory and unique Minnesota species - Outcomes can be measured by the number of acres impacted and the number of projects Audubon restores or enhances. Habitat Management Action Plans will detail specific restoration or enhancement prescriptions for each project on public lands and permanent conservation easements. The quality of work and level of success of projects on USFWS lands and WRP/WRE easements and other public lands will be monitored through various USFWS monitoring protocols and NRCS stewardship audits respectively. All of the project work undertaken can be assessed based on the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan goals as well as the Minnesota Blueprint for Bird conservation",,,268400,"Audubon Minnesota, Audubon Minnesota, USFWS and Audubon Minnesota",2098600,41400,,1.13,"Audubon MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Audubon Minnesota is requesting funds to enhance 1,625 acres and restore 100 acres of significantly important wildlife habitat on public and permanently protected private lands. Our project and parcel prioritization criteria places an emphasis on Important Bird Areas (IBA) and priority areas identified by the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, within the 8 most northwestern Minnesota counties associated with the Tallgrass Aspen Parklands region, the Prairie Parklands region, and the northwestern edge of the Eastern Broadleaf Forest.","Audubon Minnesota will advance conservation in northwestern Minnesota with the third phase of Restoring and Enhancing Minnesota's Important Bird Areas (IBA). This Program will continue to expand the Outdoor Heritage Funds legacy of restoration and enhancement of Minnesota's natural heritage. Our Program places an emphasis on Minnesota's IBAs as they are essential to maintaining healthy and diverse bird populations in the state. The Tallgrass Aspen Parklands (TAP) region alone supports over 279 bird species (143 regular breeding species, 22 permanent residents, and over 114 migrants or winter residents) including sandhill cranes, waterfowl, northern harrier, yellow rail, and greater prairie chicken. Gray wolves, moose, elk, fisher, and the American badger are among other wildlife found in the region. The Prairie Parklands supports 140 regular breeding species, 23 permanent residents, and over 115 species that do not breed in the region but depend on critical habitats for migration. The Prairie Parklands is important to 139 species of greatest conservation need (SGCN). This geography contains the meeting point of three of the four ecological sections in Minnesota creating an array of habitats in close-proximity. While enhancing and restoring habitats within IBAs is a primary goal, we recognize that some of the greatest conservation opportunities exist within the agricultural matrix of the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan due to the loss of grassland and wetland habitats in recent years. In phase three, we will expand our habitat focus to include two Prairie Parkland/Eastern Broadleaf Forest counties (Mahnomen and Norman) and the northwestern counties that compose the TAP (Polk, Red Lake, Pennington, Marshall, Kittson, Roseau). We will expand the available habitat for priority bird species by utilizing a variety of activities: native seed enhancements, management of brush and tree species, invasive species control, as well as prescribed fire. Projects will be targeted and selected based on a prioritization model that focuses on core habitat, conservation estate, acres of remnant habitat, and habitat condition. Restoration and enhancement projects will include a site assessment, including a rapid analysis of habitat suitability for priority species and habitat condition as well as documentation of prescribed habitat management actions (photo points) and recommended follow up actions for future management. We will continue to work closely with local U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff to identify habitat needs on public lands in these key geographies. Audubon will write Habitat Management Action Plans, get necessary permits, and complete enhancement and restoration work to create better habitat for target species. Audubon, with assistance from the MN Natural Resources Conservation Service, will reach out to private landowners and prioritize Wetland Reserve Program Easements (WRP/WRE) that have Wetland Reserve Plans of Operations. These plans are road maps for habitat work for each specific easement. Audubon will assist with habitat identification and prioritization, develop Habitat Management Action Plans for a select number of easements, and conduct habitat work. These partnership efforts will deliver effective means of enhancing and restoring ecologically significant land for the benefit of birds, wildlife, and people of northwestern Minnesota.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Alexandra,Wardwell,"Audubon Minnesota","2355 Highway 36 West, Suite 400 ",Roseville,MN,55113,"(218 687-2229x11",alexandra.wardwell@audubon.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Mahnomen, Norman, Polk","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoring-and-enhancing-minnesotas-important-bird-areas-phase-3,,,,
17073,"Revision and Updating ""Walking Tour of North St. Paul""",2010,500,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"North St. Paul Historical Society",,"To revise and update brochure, ""Walking Tour of North St. Paul,"" which is necessary due to construction, demolition, and highway realignment since the brochure was first printed.",,"To revise and update brochure, ""Walking Tour of North St. Paul,"" which is necessary due to construction, demolition, and highway realignment since the brochure was first printed.",2010-02-26,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Betty,Lyon,,"2666 E. 7th Street","North St. Paul",MN,55109,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/revision-and-updating-walking-tour-north-st-paul,,,,
10031111,"Revitalizing Rondo",2022,30000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","In addition to providing mental, practical, spiritual and historical knowledge to our participants, this program will also create several tangible outcomes that will further our mission beyond the physical sessions we hold. Physically, we will create gardening projects with our participants at each of our designated sites, and monitor and share their progress over the course of the season. By the end of growing time, we hope to provide a harvest that will be celebrated and prepared by everyone who helped cultivate it. Digitally, we will create a website, which will share images and videography of our events, interviews with neighbors and elders, and reflections on our evolving progress and understanding of the project. All of this will be available to the public, and MNHC, so anyone interested can take the journey with us. The art pieces that come about through our program will be shared through the website, along with brief statements from their creators. If our guest artists create murals or public works as we've discussed, they will be available to everyone to enjoy, and will be visible upon a visit to our sites! Once events begin, we will use Open Meetings to report out on past events. We will share resources and recordings for guest educators, speakers and garden leaders who we recruit to help facilitate events, and participants who show up and take part in them. Attendees of events will be required to sign in and provide contact information for purposes of Coronavirus contact tracing which will also allow us to track attendance. Additionally, we will provide optional surveys physically and digitally to track attendance and engagement. Our website will also provide a venue for feedback on our programming and suggestions for future events.","Event 1: Vision of Oral history/story-telling event at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Saint Paul The oral history/story telling event was held on July 29 from 4 - 8 pm at the Pilgrim Baptist church in Saint Paul. The event was organized with the intension of creating a space where community members and elders in Rondo would be introduced to the green justice team, and where youth present would get the opportunity to learn about oral histories and the power of storytelling. We intended to also have oral history backpacks that would be handed to folks interested in collecting oral histories in their families. The space of the event being the church was also attractive for our efforts in Rondo since this space has a history of being one of the oldest Black Baptist churches in the Twin Cities. Rondo elder and longtime urban farmer, Nate Galloway was a key collaborator and mentor in the planning of the event. Nate suggested that we combine our efforts to organize an event at the gardens by combining our first event with the church cookout. In order to convey the power of story-telling to the community members present at the event, we decided to bring Beverely Cottman who is a well-known story teller who centers experiences and lives of the Black diaspora in her reading practice. We also decided to invite Dawn Selle, for her years of work at the Hallie Q Brown center - a space of gathering, activities and support for generations of Rondo community members. We worked with Nate Galloway to arrange for a table near the Pilgrim Baptist Garden where we would meet and greet Rondo elders and families that would attend. Day of the event Due to some miscommunication and also due to unforeseen circumstances, both Dawn Selle and Beverly Cottman were only available from 3 pm - 4 pm of the event and community members were not expected to arrive at the church until 6 pm since it was a cook out event. Due to this change of plans, we decided to first interview both speakers and video record the space of the event, the Pilgrim Baptist church. The interviews with Beverly Cottman and Dawn Selle were very insightful and eye opening. They both explained their connections and work with the Rondo neighborhood and how in their work they centralized the experiences and memories of Black elders in the community. Dawn Selle then suggested that we interview Debbie Montgomery who is a well-known elder in the neighborhood and who was present at the cook out. Members of the green justice team interviewed her and captured her narration of growing up in the neighborhood and being the first Black woman in the Twin Cities to join the police department. While Kieran and Parvathy interviewed Ms. Montgomery, Vanessa and Con organized a reading session for Beverly Cottman to read her stories to children and youth that were present at the Pilgrim Baptist Garden for story-time (a weekly event organized by Vanessa as part of her work at Renewing the Countryside and UFGA). Vanessa and Con were also able to interact and meet with elders in the neighborhood who had arrived at the church for the cook out. Later in the evening, as the crowd at the church solidified for the cook out, Nate Galloway introduced the green justice team to the elders and community members present. We were warmly received by the elders present and folks were especially thrilled that Con Rice was a direct descendant of the church's founder Robert Hickman. Reflecting on the event later, we felt that we could have adopted strategies to better communicate and coordinate the timing of the cookout at Pilgrim Baptist and the availability of the speakers. We also felt that perhaps there needed to be more concentrated efforts to recruit youth from the neighborhood to take on the task of collecting oral histories of their elders. However, we all felt that the event was a success given the warm reception we received from Rondo elders and the stories and oral histories we were able to record, and capture during the event. Elders in the crowd were excited to meet us and shared that it was great to see young folks trying to organize things in the neighborhood . As a scholar who collected oral histories from the neighborhood, Parvathy invited elders she interviewed to this first event. Many of them attended the event and were excited to meet and get to know the green justice team. Event 2: Black movement/dance at the Lovejoy Garden, Rondo On Saturday, August 20th, UFGA's Green Justice Team held our second community event in the Rondo-Frogtown neighborhood. Centered on the Lovejoy Garden, pet project of longstanding community member Margaret Lovejoy, this event celebrated Black history and culture through the lenses of movement and physical expression. Aside from enjoying catering from Golden Thyme on Selby, and picking up some early harvest garlic and tiger lilies from UFGA's plots, guests were met with an array of performances and activities. The Revitalizing Rondo was able to garner more visible publicity and generative ideas for the community gardens created and maintained by the Urban Farmer Garden Alliance. It also gave a space for BIPOC artists and organizers who were part of the Green Justice Team to learns the ins and outs of collaborating with UFGA and the learning of the possibilities and challenges of bringing community members together in the Rondo neighborhood while supporting Black artists, movement folks, and organizers in the broader Twin Cities. We did achieve this goal because interest and awareness of UFGA as a collective in Rondo has increased and key members of UFGA who are Rondo elders have been getting more support toward their work in Saint Paul. It also accomplished the work of empowering the BIPIC artists and organizers who were part of the project and in creating a broader network of folks who are aware of UFGA's work. ",,,,25334,,"Melvin Giles Megan Phinney Kieran Morris Con Rice Vanessa Apira Parvathy Binoy; N/A",,"Urban Farm & Garden Alliance",,"A year-long series of gatherings in Rondo's community garden provides space to share cultural memory, empowering Rondo residents to imagine new futures through place-based revitalization in line with Rondo's racial and community histories. Gatherings foster dialogue, record and honor the past, and imagine new futures through art, learning and healing in green space. Together, we will build a future that is centered on Black land, liberation and self-determination.",,,2022-05-16,2023-05-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kieran,Morris,,,,,," (612) 501-4175"," organizer@tcalt.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/revitalizing-rondo,,,,
10031069,"Rising: African Descendant Settlement and Citizenship Initiative in Minnesota 1860 -1870",2023,70000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","This project is designed to amplify the role of African Descendant settlers in early Minnesota. Outcomes include a link to the Documentary and Project Report be placed on 15 of the major museum and historical society websites in Minneapolis, St Paul, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Hastings, Stillwater, Rochester, Winona, and the Minnesota Capitol tour guide. African American Stakeholders will try the historic methods to train others from the community about the importance of direct civic engagement at the Capitol and the use of phone calls and petitions to create receptivity for honoring the efforts of these African Americans to make Minnesota more democratic. Four newspaper articles about the project in Minnesota Spokesman, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Northfield newspapers to promote diverse humanities programming. We will do electronic outreach with a survey at the beginning of the project to 11, 000 identified members of the African American community through the Minnesota Spokesman advertising service. A second survey will be conducted at the conclusion of the project to assess knowledge of historic events. Stakeholders, descendants, and knowledge keepers will be surveyed at the close of civic engagement sessions to see the level of involvement and public speaking interests.","(A) New developments from Judge Lange Through Descendant interviews, research, and site visits, the ILI seeks to expand the narrative about early African American settlement in Minnesota and the efforts to make Minnesota more democratic with the participation of Black men as full citizens with the right to vote. We have identified and interviewed a Descendant of Sgt John Harper a 31-year veteran of the segregated US Army. He began his service as a drummer boy with the Massachusetts 54, the US Army 25th stationed at Fort Snelling. The lengthy stay of the 25th at Fort Snelling allowed for the growth of Black families in farming communities around the Fort. Most notably, Richfield continued to embrace Black families after absorbing many of the "" contraband "" families brought by steamboat in 1863 by the US military at Ft Snelling. I interviewed Descendants of Fire Captain John Cheatham who are now meeting with the family to find information about his arrival as a child in 1863 in Minnesota. The active search by Descendant families is a very welcome development. Harry Davis and his family have started conversations and are looking for Sgt Harper's Civil War uniform. A visit to Dakota County Historical Society exhibit on African Americans in Hastings used census records and newspaper clippings to tell the story of the existence and demise of the African American community in Hastings. The ILI research will drill down deeper with expanded Descendant interviews and cultural context, showing the impact and backlash towards the growing Black population in Minneapolis, St Paul, Richfield, and Fergus Falls. Cemetery locations are being examined in Richfield, Minneapolis. List of the first 104 African Americans who volunteered for the Civil War was obtained from the Minnesota Historical Society. The genealogy search will need to expand to find Descendants and compare them to 1869 Colored People's Convention participants. There is a continuing pattern of segregation in public accommodations and housing. There is a history of men shuttled into dead-end race-specific jobs like Pullman Car Porter. We are preparing for interviews with Fergus Falls families. We have located a Descendant of Ralph and Elizabeth Grey. He lives out of state. I am planning an in-person interview due to the significance of the Grey family for early Black settlement in the Minnesota Territory.; One of the goals of this project was to identify and locate Descendants of the Colored People's Convention in St. Paul in 1869 which was part of a national effort to mobilize African Descendant people coming out of enslavement and the devastation of the Civil War towards full Citizenship at the state and Federal level. A second goal was to find the untold stories about this early period of Minnesota history involving African Descendant people. Finally, being able to document the military service during the Civil War of African Descendant people in the segregated Union Army and the U.S. Colored Troops formed during the Civil War. We used the Colored People's Convention document to identify the named participants from 1869. We contracted with an experienced genealogist to identify and locate living Descendants in Minnesota where possible. We also interviewed families who have a multigenerational residency in Minnesota but may not have been listed in the Convention document. We found the names of 104 African Descendant men who volunteered from Minnesota to serve in the Union Army during the Civil War. We also found the names of 13 Substitutes. African Descendant men who volunteered to take the place of white farmers and others so they would be spared the hardship of military service. We found one family whose patriarch was replaced by a Substitute who died during the Civil War. We found primary sources and oral histories relating to the arrival at Fort Snelling of hundreds of Contraband families brought to Fort Snelling by the military in May of 1863. This population joined the military, became founders of churches and communities in St. Anthony (Minneapolis), Richfield( Minneapolis after 1898) and various other locations across the state. We have expanded the narrative about early African Descendant people in Minnesota. However each Descendant interview has opened the door to more detail and experiences that need to be researched and documented. For example, Ralph and Emily Grey were Territorial Pioneers that led abolitionists and civic institutions to support formerly enslaved families to adapt and thrive in Minnesota through private organizations like the WCA. Family documents are held out of state. Some Descendants we reached out to were hesitant to go so deeply into private family history. Others had family members intersecting many major events in Minnesota history with a legacy of engagement and public service. Our goal was accomplished to show African Descendant people had agency, political acumen and the knowledge to know they needed their own institutions and initiatives that could be supported by the majority of white male voters in Minnesota. We have many more Descendant interviews to complete and family narratives to write. The lack or the dispersal of records has slowed progress. Descendant families have different levels of organization. Some have done a lot of research, like the Fergus Falls 85, and others, like the Descendants of Sergeant Harper, are just beginning to organize as a result of our project. We will seek to continue this research through additional grant requests. ",,,"Unused funds for Sarah Bellamy, Descendant Stipends, Zoom/Tech, Advertising, and In-State Travel were used for additional Administration, Videography, and Intern costs. . ILI is requesting a substitution on the grant to allow Dominica Asberry-Lindquist to substitute for Bennett Olopo who has left for Yale. She has experience in community engagement, social media and interviewing. We received $70,000 and we are working to leverage the funding due to the multiple storylines and increasing number of Descendants we are finding. Our ILI contracted genealogical research has identified living Descendants for John Wesley Harper who served in the Civil War in Massachusetts and in the 25th Calvary assigned to Minnesota. This African American military unit settled around the Ft Snelling area and helped create a vibrant African American community in Richfield which later became South Minneapolis after annexation.St James AME (1860) and Pilgrim Baptist (1863) are early examples of historic cultural institutions created by the early African Americans. The Accountants who helped with budgeting and grant funds have set up records to comply with MHC rules and have participated in video calls to understand MHC payment guidelines. Independent time records and invoices are being kept.The independent contractor for genealogical research is keeping her time records and invoices.As we increase community engagement, Dominica, the ILI Intern, will record Descendant interviews and transcribe for our research. She is keeping time records and invoices.Communities served during this reporting period include Hennepin County and Ramsey County. We will be targeting Otter Tail County and St Louis County as well in the coming weeks. . Longfellow Community Council/ City of Minneapolis Partnership Grant of $20,000 for 1830 - 1850 intersection with George Floyd and African American Minneapolis families in 1930 - 1950's.",68910,,"Ethel Norwood Fordam Wara Yusuf Omar Thomas Lange LaJune Lange; Ethel Norwood Fordam Wara Yusuf Omar Thomas Lange LaJune Lange",,"LaJune Thomas Lange International Leadership Institute",," On May 20,1863 in St Louis, Missouri the Union Army Special Agent of Contrabands sent 218 African Descendant persons to Ft Snelling on the Steamboat Davenport. The Steamboat Northerner towed a raft to Ft Snelling arriving on May 5, 1863. This project seeks to document the resettlement at Ft Snelling and how this group and Black Civil War Veterans changed the course of history in Minnesota by succeeding in amending the state Constitution to grant citizenship to African American men in 1869. ",,,2022-08-31,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,LaJune,Lange,,,,,,17633391224," judgelange@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Dakota, Hennepin, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rising-african-descendant-settlement-and-citizenship-initiative-minnesota-1860-1870,,,,
17802,"Robert Bly: News of the Universe (film)",2013,6925,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6925,,"Bradley Beisel, Attorney,126 Peninsula Road, Medicine Lake, MN 55441 David Bengtson,626 Oak Court SE, Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347 Margaret Hasse,1698 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 Mike Hazard, 255 Kellogg Boulevard East, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 Allison Herrera, 2813 29th Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 Gloria Plautz, 4849 Dupont Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409, Don Roberts,N 11194 730th Street, Wheeler, Wisconsin 54772 Robert Williams, 5254 West 95th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437",,"Center for International Education","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To complete research for a planned documentary on Robert Bly, Minnesota Poet Laureate",,"To complete research for a planned documentary on Robert Bly, Minnesota Poet Laureate",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Haydn,Reiss,"Center for International Education","256 Kellogg Blvd. East / Suite 503","St Paul",MN,55101,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/robert-bly-news-universe-film,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012217,"Rochester State Hospital Closure - Story and Impacts: Oral History",2018,5070," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","All of our outcomes were not accomplished within the year time period, However, the organization shared the information about the project as it was proceding to 2 service clubs. After all the interviews were done and transcribed, there were 2 addtional service club talks scheduled for May. Because some unexpected happenings with the clubs, these two talks were finally held May 23 and June 10. Another presentation scheduled for May 21 at the History Center did not have enough attendees for a talk but informal discussion was held. The most important result was that having this conversation with an audience raises awareness that the attendees can leave a legacy to their family if they share letters or recordings of things in their life.",,5024,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10094,,"Douglas Boese, Tom Leimer, Gregory Hird, Mark Bilderback, Daniel Dogo-Esekie, Matt Flynn, Jennifer Janvrin, Teresa McCormack, Bernard Nigon, Nels Pierson, Christine Rule, Kirk Schumacher, Paul Wilson, Renee Ziemer"," ","Olmsted County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in oral history interviews the history of the closure of the Rochester State Hospital.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Patricia,Carlson,"Olmsted County Historical Society"," 1195 West Circle Drive SW "," Rochester "," MN ",55902,"(507) 282-9447"," director@olmstedhistory.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Olmsted, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rochester-state-hospital-closure-story-and-impacts-oral-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17619,"Rochester Heritage Resources: Research",2012,6280,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"City of Rochester",," To compile a comprehensive baseline inventory that can be integrated in planning. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rochester-heritage-resources-research,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025288,"Rochester State Hospital Historic Context Study",2023,9500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,2500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",12000,,"Brooke Carlson, City Council President, Patrick Keane, City Council Member, 1st Ward, Mark Bransford, City Council Member, 2nd Ward, Nick Campion, City Council Member, 3rd Ward, Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick, City Council Member, 4th Ward, Shaun C. Palmer, City Council Member, 5th Ward, Molly Dennis, City Council Member, 6th Ward, Kim Norton, Mayor",,"City of Rochester (Community Development)","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified consultant to write a context study for the Rochester State Hospital.",,"To hire a qualified consultant to write a context study for the Rochester State Hospital.",2022-10-01,2023-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Molly,Patterson-Lundgren,"City of Rochester (Community Development)","4001 West River Parkway NW, Suite 100",Rochester,MN,55901,5073282956,mplundgren@rochestermn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rochester-state-hospital-historic-context-study,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10007440,"Romanian Immigration to Minnesota During Communism (1945-1989): Documentary",2017,52920,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","HORA, collaboration with TPT, has produced a 58-minute video documentary entitled ""Through the Iron Curtain -- from Romania."" The documentary is available on DVD and via online archive at http://www.tpt.org/through-the-iron-curtain-ffrom-romania/. The documentary premiered at the American Swedish Institute of Minneapolis on October 22, 2017. The auditorium was overflowing for the showing and for the panel discussion that followed, featuring former WCCO anchor Don Shelby, Tom Trow from TPT - Twin Cities, James von Geldern from the International Studies Department of Macalester, and two of the Romanian immigrants featured in the documentary. The documentary was broadcast three time on TPT Channel 2.2 in November and December 2017. The documentary will be premiered to Romanian audiences at the Society for Romanian Studies (SRS) International Conference to be held in Bucharest, 26-30 June 2018 (https://society4romanianstudies.org/2018-conference/); the showing will be followed by a panel discussion including Lavinia Stan, president of SRS and members of the HORA board. These achievements have exceeded and exceed those outlined in the initial application.",,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",52920,,"Cleopatra Cabuz- President, Eugenia Popa- Vice-President, Monica Erickson- Treasurer, Raluca Octav- Secretary, Arria Giulan- Marketing & Business Officer, Paul Hodge- Communication Officer, Gabriel Petre- Project Officer",,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary on the history of Romanian immigration to Minnesota, 1945-1989.",,,2016-11-01,2017-11-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Monica,Erickson,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota","543 Lincoln Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55102,,monicaerickson01@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/romanian-immigration-minnesota-during-communism-1945-1989-documentary,,,,0
28795,"Romanian Immigration to the Twin Cities Documentary Video",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Monica Erickson - Pres., Arria Giulan - VP, Eugenia Popa - Sec., Octavian Cornea - Treas., Raluca Octav - Past Pres., Vicki Albu, Cleo Cabuz, Sinziana Cornea, Paul Hodge, Helena Orlandi, Gabriel Petre.",,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To create a documentary about the experiences of Romanian immigrants in Minnesota.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Vicki,Albu,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota","409 Springhill Road","Vadnais Hts, MN",MN,55127,651-201-7654,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/romanian-immigration-twin-cities-documentary-video,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10007208,"Rondo Children's Stories",2018,9500,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9500,,"Board Members - John Abanu, Shi-Anna Mudie, Hana Dinku, Akil Foluke, Maasia Apet, Angi Porter, Anura Si-Asar Advisors - Pamela Fletcher, Repa Mekha, Mahmoud El-Kati, Metric Giles, Atum Azzhair",0.06,"Imhotep Center for Science Education and Knowledge Production","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To write and edit a manuscript of children's stories on the history of the Rondo Community in St. Paul.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rekhet,Si-Asar,"Imhotep Center for Science Education and Knowledge Production","In Black Ink c/o Arcata Press, 275 East 4th St. #701","Saint Paul",MN,55101,612-481-1552,mninblackink@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rondo-childrens-stories,,,,0
10013402,"Rondo Roundtable - Historic Rondo Preservation Project",2020,100000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org",,,97500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",197500,,"Marvin Anderson - Board Chair Reconnect Rondo/Center for Community Expression, Toni Carter - Ramsey County Commissioner, Noel Nix - City of St. Paul Mayor's Office, Nathaniel Khaliq - Rondo Community Elder/Resident, Phillip Terrill - Microsoft Corporation, Keith Allen - Former Resident/Healtheast, Mary Kay Boyd - Former Resident/Educator, DAngelos Svenkesen, Resident/Developer, Melvin Giles - Resident/Community Organizer",0.2,"Reconnect Rondo","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To build capacity and collectively leverage resources to preserve and share the history of Rondo.",,"Partners: Reconnect Rondo, Center for Diverse Expression - Rondo Commemorative Plaza, Hallie Q Brown, Aurora St. Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation This grant will fund an initiative called Rondo Roundtable, with the long-range goal of establishing ""Historic Rondo"" St. Paul's African American Arts, Cultural Heritage, and Business District. Select Roundtable members will combine resources and grow a collective capacity to support the ongoing research, identification, protection, development, and eventual designation of historic resources. Working with Rondoites, students, scholars, and consultants, partners will: 1) align the stories identified in the African American Historic and Cultural Context Study and the Archival Project to the proper locations within the footprint of Historic Rondo and; 2) develop a mapped database of historically significant sites. The mapped database will advance the secondary goals of a) informing the restoration efforts that could take shape along a proposed land bridge and throughout the Historic Rondo Neighborhood; b) calculating the lost wealth experienced by the families inadequately compensated at the time by the I-94 construction; c) identifying original Rondoites and their descendants to collect artifacts and target future wealth-building opportunities; d) prioritizing historically significant sites to inform resource allocation better; e) recognizing what should be preserved, restored, replicated or historically marked; and f) investigating and enabling the design of tours, placemaking, digital interpretative tools or historically inspired business models. From the recent Green Line light rail installation to the State Department of Transportation ReThinking of the I-94 corridor, the Rondo community has at its feet a catalytic moment to harness the revitalizing energy currently taking shape within the area. By leveraging the benefits of heritage preservation, members of the Roundtable are working to advance social and economic opportunities into the future, including addressing Rondo's legacy.",2020-07-01,2022-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Keith,Baker,"Reconnect Rondo","1360 University Ave W Box 140","Saint Paul",MN,55104,"(651) 644-4926",Admin@reconnectrondo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rondo-roundtable-historic-rondo-preservation-project,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
37757,"Rondo Commemorative Plaza (State Fiscal Year 2018)",2018,1410,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$47,000 the first year is for a grant to Rondo Avenue, Inc. for the Rondo Commemorative Plaza to celebrate the historic Rondo neighborhood. ",,,,,,,1410,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Rondo Commemorative Plaza grant. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2017-08-01,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rondo-commemorative-plaza-state-fiscal-year-2018,,,,
10031095,"Rooted: Preserving African American Family History",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021"," * All project participants are given the option to receive ancestry data for their family. * Project participants will learn skills and gain new resources to assist in documenting direct quotes and stories from their existing family members. * Project participants will learn how to access public tools that will assist them in researching and documenting historical family data. * Project participants will gain interest and knowledge of genealogy (researching, documenting, and archiving) of their family history and storytelling. * Project participants will have the beginning of a genealogy book or documented archive that they feel honors their family culture and they plan to share it with family members and/or continue building. * Project participants intend to share something they've learned with at least one other community member. * Project participants will discover new or additional facets of themselves or their families identity. * Project participants will be inspired to artistically archive their family histories through learning new art techniques and ideas. * Public community members who attend the exhibition will be inspired to learn more about genealogy. * Public community members who attend the exhibition will be inspired to preserve, archive, and document their own family history.","Over the past grant funding year, The Rooted Archives project has embarked on a transformative journey from its initial conception to the ambitious undertaking it has now become. What was originally envisioned as a streamlined project to promote genealogy and family history within the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community has evolved into a multi-phase endeavor, encompassing research, development, planning, and the promise of meaningful community engagement and historical content. In this report, I will share this project's evolution, the factors that have shaped the course it has taken, and the profound impact it is poised to make on the Minnesota community. At the project's inception, my vision was clear: to empower Minnesota African descendants of slavery with tools to help them explore their family histories, discover more about their pasts, and share these stories with others in the community. This was an ambitious undertaking to believe that I could complete in one short year full of learning. However, my ambitions driven by a desire to bridge historical gaps, empower individuals through knowledge and access, and foster cultural preservation are what pushed me to start this project. I had many unforeseen challenges as I set out to scope out the project. One of my first learnings was how much I'd promised before truly scoping out what was feasible with the resources and time I had allotted. As the project plan began to take shape, it became evident that there were significant blind spots that required immediate attention. My first crucial realization was that I needed a comprehensive understanding of the community's needs and aspirations to create a project that truly served its purpose. To address these blind spots and respond to the evolving project needs, the Rooted Archives project expanded into a broader, three-phase endeavor: Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning Phase 2: Pilot Implementation Phase 3: Evaluation and Measurement With the guidance and approval of the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) grants administrator, the decision was made to realign my project's focus during this funding year to Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning. This phase aimed to build a strong foundation for the subsequent phases, ensuring that the project would be well-informed and community-driven. Revised Goals for Phase 1 of Rooted Archives: Phase 1, now redefined, sought to achieve the following objectives: - Develop a comprehensive project plan that encompasses all three project phases. - Conduct outreach to engage with the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community. - Confirm key assumptions: o Interest among community members in documenting and sharing family stories. o The need for access to genealogy tools and knowledge. o Skepticism regarding the use of DNA data. o Cost-related barriers to quality testing. o Measure interest in artistic archiving of family histories. o Compile a list of community members interested in genealogy research and storytelling; Over the past grant funding year, The Rooted Archives project has embarked on a transformative journey from its initial conception to the ambitious undertaking it has now become. What was originally envisioned as a streamlined project to promote genealogy and family history within the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community has evolved into a multi-phase endeavor, encompassing research, development, planning, and the promise of meaningful community engagement and historical content. In this report, I will share this project's evolution, the factors that have shaped the course it has taken, and the profound impact it is poised to make on the Minnesota community. At the project's inception, my vision was clear: to empower Minnesota African descendants of slavery with tools to help them explore their family histories, discover more about their pasts, and share these stories with others in the community. This was an ambitious undertaking to believe that I could complete in one short year full of learning. However, my ambitions driven by a desire to bridge historical gaps, empower individuals through knowledge and access, and foster cultural preservation are what pushed me to start this project. I had many unforeseen challenges as I set out to scope out the project. One of my first learnings was how much I'd promised before truly scoping out what was feasible with the resources and time I had allotted. As the project plan began to take shape, it became evident that there were significant blind spots that required immediate attention. My first crucial realization was that I needed a comprehensive understanding of the community's needs and aspirations to create a project that truly served its purpose. To address these blind spots and respond to the evolving project needs, the Rooted Archives project expanded into a broader, three-phase endeavor: Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning Phase 2: Pilot Implementation Phase 3: Evaluation and Measurement With the guidance and approval of the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) grants administrator, the decision was made to realign my project's focus during this funding year to Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning. This phase aimed to build a strong foundation for the subsequent phases, ensuring that the project would be well-informed and community-driven. Revised Goals for Phase 1 of Rooted Archives: Phase 1, now redefined, sought to achieve the following objectives: * Develop a comprehensive project plan that encompasses all three project phases. * Conduct outreach to engage with the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community. * Confirm key assumptions: * Interest among community members in documenting and sharing family stories. * The need for access to genealogy tools and knowledge. * Skepticism regarding the use of DNA data. * Cost-related barriers to quality testing. * Measure interest in artistic archiving of family histories. * Compile a list of community members interested in genealogy research and storytelling. This funding year has been a journey full of key learnings for the Rooted Archives project from its initial conception to its current Phase 1 state. Breaking out the project into phases and giving it the time needed to plan for success allowed me to implement strategy and think about how this project could live beyond a one-time endeavor and become a movement. It allowed me to dream and have conversations with expert community builders about my hopes for community and pushed me to think beyond what I had initially believed was possible. The planning phase was an accomplishment in which I took much input from community members to build something they would deem worthy and community-centric. Outreach efforts were designed to establish trust, foster open dialogue, and ensure that the project remained rooted in the needs and aspirations of its intended participants. The outreach phase of the project was planned and executed to ensure I had a comprehensive understanding of the community's perspectives, challenges, and desires. Several strategies were employed to connect with community members: The project team organized meetings with the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community. These meetings included representatives from local community organizations, historians, genealogy, and individuals with a vested interest in preserving their family histories. These discussions provided valuable insights into the community's expectations and concerns. To cast a wider net and gather quantitative data, I developed a survey for all those who expressed interest in the project. This allowed community members to share their thoughts, preferences, and expectations regarding the Rooted Archives project. Questions focused on interest in genealogy, the perceptions of DNA testing, and the desire for artistic archiving. Recognizing the significance of an online presence and the need to spread awareness, the project created and maintained an active online presence through acquiring a dedicated project website and social media tags. These channels served as hubs for information dissemination and community engagement through data collection surveys. To ensure a nuanced understanding of individual experiences and motivations, I also conducted one-on-one interviews with select community members. These interviews provided qualitative data that complemented the quantitative insights gained from surveys. The Phase 1 goals were about understanding the community's needs, interests, and aspirations. I used a combination of quantitative data, qualitative insights, stakeholder feedback, and tangible outcomes to evaluate the success of Phase 1. I was able to lay a strong foundation for the subsequent phases of the Rooted Archives project. The insights gained during this phase not only validated the project's direction but also ensured that the project remained community-driven and culturally resonant.",,,N/A,20000,,N/A,,"Shanaya Dungey",Individual,"Shanaya Dungey aka The Foolish Know It All will facilitate an artistic & cultural heritage preservation pilot project with five to ten Minnesota based descendants of enslaved African American ancestry to discover, collect, & document their family genealogy in a manner that is culturally relevant, preserves their family history, & honors their stories. The project will culminate with an exhibit capturing the process, participant thoughts throughout, & snippets of genealogy documents created.",,,2022-03-01,2023-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rooted-preserving-african-american-family-history,,,,
20689,"Root River Protection and Restoration",2014,1644600,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(c )","$2,750,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 5, and for state forest purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7, and to acquire permanent conservation easements as follows: $2,122,000 to The Nature Conservancy and $628,000 to the Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $100,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed acquisitions and permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protected 143 acres (in fee with state PILT liability), protected 526 acres (in easement), and enhanced 396 acres for a total of 1065 acres ",,36400,"TNC, Private Source ",1644600,,,1.15,"The Nature Conservancy/MN Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Nature Conservancy acquired in fee 3 properties that added 143 acres to the RJ Doer Memorial Hardwood Forest. The Minnesota Land Trust protected 3 properties with perpetual easements totaling 526 acres. The Nature Conservancy enhanced 396 acres of high priority habitat (bluff prairie and oak savanna) on existing state forest and Scientific and Natural Area lands, and an additional 35 acres on new fee acquisitions.  ",,"This program identified three primary goals: 1) expand the amount of protected land—both public and private—in strategic locations based on existing protected lands and high-quality habitat; 2) maximize the quality of this protected habitat through well-executed restoration and enhancement projects; and 3) increase public access to these unique habitats in this area of the state with relatively little public lands. Using funding provided by this appropriation, we advanced those goals by acquiring fee ownership of key additions to State Forest units, completing conservation easements over private lands with significant biodiversity, and taking on the most difficult initial phase to invasive brush control to restore important bluff prairie and savanna habitat.  Priorities for this program were informed by biodiversity data from the MN Biological Survey (MBS) along with a comprehensive, multi-partner watershed protection plan, the Root River Watershed Landscape Stewardship Plan (LSP). The LSP identified areas where program work would have the most impact for multiple benefits. MBS data identified areas with the greatest significance for biodiversity. From there, local knowledge of TNC and MLT staff, along with our DNR partners guided us to the most important opportunities in the program area.  In this Root River program, MLT strategically concentrated its land protection activities on high priority upland habitats, including bluff prairies, forests, savanna and high quality trout streams. MLT targeted private lands that helped fill gaps in existing protected land framework, contained the highest-quality habitat, and provided the greatest leverage to the state. The Land Trust sought donated easement value in these areas whenever possible but purchased easements that help complete key complexes as necessary. In subsequent grants in Southeast Minnesota, MLT transitioned to a competitive, market-based approach to identifying and securing conservation easements. Opportunities for fee acquisition under this appropriation became limited when the SNA program reversed a previous verbal agreement to accept a large property, the Rollie Tract (now 7 Springs WMA). The SNA program decided after funds had been awarded that the amount of restoration need on the property was not an appropriate fit for their program. The Rollie tract and associated restoration projects have since been completed in partnership with DNR Division of Wildlife using subsequent appropriations from LSOHC. SNA’s decision not to accept new acquisitions left State Forests as the only allowable partner for protection in fee under this appropriation, and it proved difficult to find enough opportunities that met with Division of Forestry’s priorities to utilize the funding leftover from the 7 Springs tract.  Original restoration and enhancement goals included acres that were intended to be acquired during this appropriation, including the 7 Springs Acquisition. When this appropriation was unable to be used on that site, TNC shifted focus away from restoration and towards enhancement projects. Resources were redirected towards much needed enhancement work on bluff prairies threatened by brush and red-cedar encroachment. These habitat types are critical components of the diversity of the region, and are at risk of being overrun by invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle and native red-cedar that have become aggressive in the absence of fire.  These sites were selected based on their positions within larger habitat complexes. TNC prioritized work in areas with several larger bluff prairie sites in proximity to each other with known timber rattlesnake dens, a Species in Greatest Conservation Need. Targeted sites can be maintained as part of a larger habitat complex, with prescribed fire utilized on a landscape scale to manage fire-dependent oak woodlands as well as the prairie and savanna sites. This creates diverse connected habitat that provides the full suite of habitat types used by rare herpetofauna and birds, as well as popular games species like deer and turkey. These connected complexes are also easier to manage at a landscape scale in a disturbance dependent landscape like Southeast MN. In partnership with DNR Forestry, as well as staff from DNR’s non-game program, TNC used a variety of methods to control invading brush and release the native prairie communities. On the most severe sites, contractor or CCM crews cut brush by hand, and burned the slash on site. This is difficult work on steep terrain, and was only conducted during the winter season to minimize the potential for rattlesnake encounters. The difficulty and cost of this work emphasize the need for treating sites before brush encroachment gets too severe, and also to follow up on recently cleared slopes to maximize its effectiveness. Prescribed grazing using goats has proven cost-effective on sites to treat new brush growth, giving grasses and forbs the opportunity to re-colonize areas where thick brush has been removed. On flatter areas, forestry mowers were used to treat undesirable woody vegetation over larger areas to return savanna conditions and facilitate the return of prescribed fire management. ",2013-07-01,2019-11-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","PO Box 405 136 St. Anthony St.",Preston,MN,55965,"(507) 765-2450",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/root-river-protection-and-restoration,,,,
10034027,"Sabaidee Cultural Festival",2025,88936,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not available",,"Privia Group, LLC",,"The ""Sabaidee Cultural Festival,"" spanning two days, addresses the marginalization of Laotian American communities by providing a platform for cultural expression, education, and community engagement. The festival will feature cultural activities, performances, and educational events showcasing Laotian heritage. Key components include traditional dance, art exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, and language workshops. A cultural village will allow attendees to explore and experience Laotian culture firsthand, creating an immersive cultural experience.",,,2024-09-09,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bana,Soumetho,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sabaidee-cultural-festival,,,,
10013471,"Saint Paul Building Permit and Ledger Digitization",2021,116102,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,116102,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",232204,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Martin Fallon, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize a large collection of building permits and ledgers, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2020-12-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 222-0701",mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-building-permit-and-ledger-digitization,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012453,"Saint Clement's Episcopal Church Condition Assessment",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,28000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",38000,,"Rev. Joy Caires (Rector), Suzanne Steinhauer (Warden), Alyssa Johnson (Warden), Denise Stahura (Treasurer), Colin Nelson-Dusek (Secretary), David Berry, Liz Brine, Kendra Charles, Maiken Givot, Phillipa Gowdy-Jaehnig, Jenny Krantz, Mark Morande, Ben Schave, Martin Wessendorf"," ","St. Clement's Episcopal Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified architect to conduct a condition assessment of St. Clement's Episcopal Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2019-10-01,2020-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Scott,Marsalis,"St. Clement's Episcopal Church"," 901 Portland Avenue "," Saint Paul "," MN ",55104-7032,"(651) 228-1164"," smarsalis@gmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-clements-episcopal-church-condition-assessment,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17866,"Saint Paul Police Oral History Project Phase Six",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,,,"HAND in HAND Productions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To meet oral history standards by transcribing six previously recorded interviews with St. Paul Police officers.",,"To meet oral history standards by transcribing six previously recorded interviews with St. Paul Police officers.",2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kate,Cavett,"HAND in HAND Productions","313 Selby Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-police-oral-history-project-phase-six,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17921,"Saint Paul Police Oral History Project Phase Seven",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Board of Directors: Timothy Bradley; Kateleen Cavett; Larry McDonald-Chairperson; Craig Nelson; Nieeta Presley; Ed Steenberg",,"HAND in HAND Productions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 3 interviews the history of St. Paul Police officers",,"To document in 3 interviews the history of St. Paul Police officers",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kate,Cavett,"HAND in HAND Productions","313 Selby Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-police-oral-history-project-phase-seven,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17982,"Saint Paul Great River Passage - Interpretive & Exhibit Concept Plan",2013,25000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,25000,,"City Council: Kathy Lantry, Chair, Melvin Carter, Dave Thune, Christopher Tolbert, Russ Stark, Amy Brendmoen, Dan Bostrom",,"Saint Paul Parks and Recreation","Local/Regional Government","To acquire professional services to prepare an interpretive plan for public access to history and cultural heritage along 17 miles of the Mississippi River",,"To acquire professional services to prepare an interpretive plan for public access to history and cultural heritage along 17 miles of the Mississippi River",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mike,Kimble,"Saint Paul Parks and Recreation","400 City Hall Annex, 25 West 4th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-great-river-passage-interpretive-exhibit-concept-plan,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17075,"Saint Paul Police Women's Oral History Project",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"HAND in HAND Productions",," The Saint Paul Police Women’s Oral History Project documents the history and culture of this unique, 156 year-old metropolitan department, through oral history interviews of current and former officers. The interviews are produced in audio /compact disc and/or print format. The goals of the project are for inspiration and understanding of sister officers; academic evaluation and learning; historic preservation; and to increase public appreciation and understanding of the challenges of the female officers who serve the Saint Paul citizenry.  This Women’s project that provides 13 female interviews is a continuation of the larger The Saint Paul Police Department Oral History Project in which over 40 interviews have been completed. Throughout the male interviews it repeatedly became clear females had different experiences than male officers and a separate and extensive project had to be created to collect the female stories. Initially in Saint Paul policing, females worked as “matrons” in the jail. Later females were hired as “police women”, and were required to have a bachelor degree and social work experience; they were paid a detective salary, and primarily assigned to work in juvenile division. Male officers needed none of this qualifications. The last female hired as a “police woman” was in 1961. The first female to go through the same academy as male officers was in 1975, but it was not until 1977 when females began to join the department in numbers—six females.  In 2009 Saint Paul had 109 female officers (including one assistant Chief) out of the full force of 613 sworn officers from street officer to chief. This is only 17% of the sworn officers. While talking to female officers it is clear that some of the challenges have changed—the first female to attend the same academy as male officers had to wear a uniform cut for a male body, now uniforms are easily obtained for female figures. And yet in many ways, the challenges and discrimination are as fierce as they were in the 1970s. Some of the interviews in this project include: Retired Lieutenant Carolen Bailey (1961-1991) Sergeant Pamela Barragan (1999-  ) Sergeant Constance Bennett  (1996-   ) Retired Assistant Chief Nancy Diperna (1980-2010) Retired Commander Beverly Hall  (1980-2007) Retired Sergeant Jane Laurence (1989-2010) Commander Tina McNamara (1983-  ) Retired Senior Commander Deborah Montgomery (1975-2003) Sergeant Julia Rudie (1990 -   ) Officer Lucia Wroblewski  (1980-   ) ",,"To document in 11 interviews the history and culture of women serving the St. Paul Police Department.",2010-02-12,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kate,Cavett,,,"Saint Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-police-womens-oral-history-project,,,,
17546,"Saint Paul Police Oral History Project - Phase 5",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"HAND in HAND Productions",," The Saint Paul Police Oral History Project (Phase Five) documents the history and culture of this unique 157 year-old metropolitan department and explore the important contributions of public service the men and women officers make to our Capital City of Saint Paul, Minnesota. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-police-oral-history-project-phase-5,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031274,"Saint Paul Art Collective Archival Collection Processing",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,3677,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13677,,"Mari Oyanagi Eggum (Chair), Jo Emerson, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, Alison Midden, Dixie Nelson, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, Ellen Turpin, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Helen Wilkie, Lee Pao Xiong",0.183823529,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To provide better organization of an archival collection from the Saint Paul Art Collective, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-art-collective-archival-collection-processing,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031241,"Saint Clement's Episcopal Church Masonry Restoration 2024",2024,250000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,324975,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",574975,,"Rector: Rev. Joy Caires, Wardens: Judy Parr & Steve Dickie Treasurer: Glenn McDavid, Clerk: Cambria Bold. Vestry members: Susan Bush, Carole Maronde, Elissa Zoerb, David Sisk, Helen Leslie, Seth Baker, Erika Friesen, Tracy Sanders, Frank Berdan.",,"St. Clement's Episcopal Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to repair St. Clement's Episcopal Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2024-01-01,2025-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Caires,"St. Clement's Episcopal Church","901 Portland Avenue","Saint Paul",MN,55104-7032,6512281164,joy@stcstp.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-clements-episcopal-church-masonry-restoration-2024,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
33855,"Saint Paul Police Oral History Project Phase 9",2015,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",10000,,"Timothy Bradley; Kateleen Cavett (Executive Director); Larry McDonald, (Chairperson); Craig Nelson; Nieeta Presley; Ed Steenberg.",0.00,"HAND in HAND Productions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 6-8 oral history interviews the history of the St. Paul Police Department.",,,2014-12-01,2015-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Cavett,"HAND in HAND Productions","313 Selby Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-227-5987,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-police-oral-history-project-phase-9,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28804,"Saint Paul Police Oral History Project Phase 8",2014,10000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,10000,,"Timothy Bradley; Kateleen Cavett, Executive Director; Larry McDonald, Chairperson; Craig Nelson; Nieeta Presley; Ed Steenberg;",,"HAND in HAND Productions","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To document in 2-4 interviews the history of the Saint Paul Police Department.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Cavett,"HAND in HAND Productions","313 Selby Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-227-5987,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-paul-police-oral-history-project-phase-8,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012419,"SaintPaulHistorical.org St. Paul Neighborhood Video Project--Script and Storyboard Writing",2019,7075," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",7075,,"Tom Brock, Elyse Jensen, Tom Tarnow, Steve Buetow, Amanda Welliver, Paul Moe, Kate Pearce, Rita Goodrich",0.01,"Historic Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To research and develop scripts and storyboards for neighborhood history tours.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Carey,"Historic Saint Paul"," 400 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-3049"," ccarey@historicsaintpaul.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saintpaulhistoricalorg-st-paul-neighborhood-video-project-script-and-storyboard-writing,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
3263,"Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail (Mankato to 589th Ave)",2010,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"The reconstruction and renewal of 3.6 miles of the Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail within the City of Mankato extending between the trails' western trailhead and 589th Avenue. Trail renewal projects are intended to improve accessibility enhance user safety and implement current best management practices. ","The construction contract for the reconstruction and renewal of 3.6 miles of the Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail in the CIty of Mankato has been awarded and the project is to be complete during September 2012. This trail renewal project is to include the widening and replacement of the trail's bituminous surface culvert replacements private crossing improvements vegetation management and enhanced informational signs. ",,,,,,,,,,"This project entails reconstruction, resurfacing and widening 3.6 miles of the segment of the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail from Mankato to 589th Avenue.","Rehabilitation of a segment of the bituminous surfaced Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail to improve user safety and provide for ADA improvements. The rehabilitation of the state trail's bituminous surface is to be completed by September 2012. The portion of the project required to address significant stream bank erosion was completed during August 2011. ",,2010-02-01,2012-07-31,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sakatah-singing-hills-state-trail-mankato-589th-ave,,,,
35022,"Sand Hill River Fish Passage",2016,989900,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5e","$990,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Sand Hill River Watershed District to restore fish habitat in the Sand Hill River watershed. A list of proposed restorations must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Restored 1,066 acres, and enhanced 1 acre for a total of 1,067 acres ",,2443000,"USACE, Clean Water ",989900,,,,"Sand Hill River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","This project restored fish passage from the Red River to 50 miles of quality upstream Lake Sturgeon and Walleye habitats in the Sand Hill River by modifying four structures and modifying the Sand Hill Lake Dam which currently block access. It also enhanced in stream habitat on the SH River. ",,"This project partnered with the Sand Hill River Watershed District and Army Corps of Engineers to restore fish passage on the Sand Hill River. The in channel portion of the project was essentially completed in 2017. Initial fish surveys have already documented restored fish passage upstream of the modified dams. Both this grant and an ML 2014 grant to the MnDNR contributed to the local share of this project and were matched 3:1 by federal funds. Credits for habitat benefits were divided up between the two grants based on overall contribution to the project. The SH Lake Dam project was completed in the spring of 2020.  This barrier was a dam on Sand Hill Lake. The dam was removed and replaced with rock arch rapids to allow fish passage upstream into Sand Hill Lake.  In stream habitat enhancement was completed in 2019, and additional riffles will be completed using the awarded ML 2016 grant.   ",2015-07-01,2020-05-18,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,April,Swenby,"Sand Hill River Watershed District","PO Box 584 ",Fertile,MN,56540,"(218) 945-3204",april.swenby@sandhillwatershed.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Polk,"Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sand-hill-river-fish-passage,,,,
35070,"Sand Hill River Fish Passage Restoration and Habitat Enhancement -- Phase II",2017,828000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(h)","$828,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Sand Hill River Watershed District, in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources and Army Corps of Engineers, to restore and enhance fish passage and habitat in the Sand Hill River watershed. A list of proposed restorations must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"119 Habitat acres Restored and 68 Habitat acres Enhanced. ",,1668200,"Sand Hill River Watershed District, USACE ",828000,,,,"Sand Hill River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Phase 2 of this project will complete fish passage restoration from the Red River to 47 miles of quality upstream habitat in the Sand Hill River watershed and enhance stream habitat in a degraded segment of the Sand Hill River. ",,"Many native fish species migrate from the Red River to tributary streams, such as Sand Hill River, to access quality spawning habitats. This is especially true for Lake Sturgeon, a native species recently re-introduced into the Red River Basin, which make very long migrations to reproduce in riffles and rapids found in high gradient areas. Barriers to fish passage, such as dams, prevent fish from making this seasonal spawning run. The MN Department of Natural Resources in collaboration with federal and local partners has systematically removed and modified more than a dozen fish barriers in the Red River Basin over the past 15 years. Restoring connections from the Red River to these critical habitats helps to re-establish and maintain healthy, robust native fish communities with greater resiliency to invasion by exotic species. Construction for the original fish passage restoration portion of this grant has been completed and costs were well below estimates. All benefits achieved through fish passage were allocated to the Phase 1 (ML2015) portion of the project. The US Army Corps of Engineers administered the fish passage project. Since the original fish passage project was completed using only ML2015 funds, that leverage source was removed from this Accomplishment Plan. Fish passage restored at three additional sites in the Sand Hill River watershed with the unspent funds. The first barrier is the road crossing on Kittleson Creek, a tributary to the Sand Hill River. This culvert is nearly perched and velocities exceed the swimming limits for most species at normal flows. This restoration replaced the culvert with a structure more appropriately sized for the creek and at a lower elevation to accommodate fish passage. The second barrier is a dam on Sand Hill Lake. The dam was removed and replaced with rock arch rapids to allow fish passage upstream into Sand Hill Lake. Both of these crossings are upstream of the dams that were modified for fish passage in 2017. Restoration of fish passage at these two sites expanded the number of restored acres and river miles in the watershed. The third site, removed a bridge and concrete wing walls and abutments over the Sand Hill River, replacing it with a rock riffle for grade control and fish passage. A second component of this project enhanced stream habitat within a channelized segment of the Sand Hill River downstream of the four drop structures. The river channel in this reach was unstable and has down cut significantly, creating a simplified habitat lacking in diverse substrate and depth. Habitat was enhanced by constructing rock riffles in the channel to reduce velocities, increase pool/riffle habitat and provide more diverse substrate. The enhanced habitat is used by many fish species for spawning, juvenile, and year round deep cover. ",,2022-03-31,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"April ",Swenby,"Sand Hill River Watershed District","219 North Mill Street",Fertile,MN,56540,"(218) 945-3204",april.swenby@sandhillwatershed.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Polk,"Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sand-hill-river-fish-passage-restoration-and-habitat-enhancement-phase-ii,,,,
10031054,"SASSA Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grant",2023,40000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Sassa plans to use electronics and paper methods to survey guests before and after the events. We will also use the data to measure metrics on the Number of people who attended. In addition, we plan to do data analyses to help improve our process. The goals of the project are as such: Inputs i. Board direction ii. Staff training iii. Partner Organizations iv. Grant Funding v. External Educational Resources (speakers) c. Activities i. Informational Sessions/Conferences ii. Community Education iii. v. Peer Support Instruction v. City/County involvement vi. Pre- and Post-metrics to conclude and compare data d. Outputs i. Represent data that can analyze (descriptive statistics?) ii. Number of youth who attend iii. Number of training offered iv. Number of community contacts v. Number of immigrants who increase understanding of Somali culture vi. Number of diverse Professionals (Nurse, Lab Tech?) who present Outcomes 1. Outcome 1: To enhance the understating of the Somali culture and its importance to the community. 2. Outcome 2: To steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. 3. Outcome 3: To give Somali immigrants the tools and resources to convey their culture meaningfully. 4. Outcome 4: To prevent cultural misunderstandings resulting in violent groups and property damage. 5. Outcome 5: To bridge cultural and traditional customs with the opportunities available in the U.S. A 6. Outcome 6: To provide a survey to see how neighbors perceive Somali culture ","SASSA has made significant progress toward our outcomes and goals. We are also on track to meeting the rest of the goals. We boosted the awareness of Somali culture and involved other Minnesotans to help foster an understanding of Somali heritage and culture. Our events, found on the attached youtube link, allowed us to host and initiate theatrical (plays, showcases, and presentations) for other Minnesotans who want to learn about their Somali neighbors. The event was held in February and was attended by: 1. Mayor Kim Norton, 2. Two state senators 3. Three state representatives 4. Rochester Police Department 5. Mayo Clinic Representatives 6. Cambodian, Spanish communities, and others 7. Additional members of the communities The outcome of the event was positive and people were able to ask several questions. ; SASSA was able to reach its goals with inputs from the board, partner organizations, and staff training to deliver education and understanding of heritage and culture. Our activities included information sessions, discussions, and public events to reach the larger community to learn about Somali culture. In addition to our events, we had direct collaboration with city and county officials and many esteemed leaders attended our event. This is important as it sets the tone for the impact of these events. As part of our outcomes, SASSA was able to enhance the understating of Somali culture and its importance to the community. We were able to steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. We were able to provide the tools and resources to convey the culture of Somali immigrants meaningfully. Our educational events were able to prevent cultural misunderstandings and bridge cultural/traditional customs with the opportunities available in the States. Our neighbors were able to perceive Somali culture at its best and had the opportunity to ask questions. ",,,N/A,40000,,"Our board is very diverse and representative of the Somali community; below are some key examples.(SASSA), Board List and Their Affiliations CHAIR, FANAH ADAM - Access and Opportunity Advisor at South Central College-Mankato and FaribaultBOARD MEMBER, ABDISALAN SABRIE - Owner of Sun Home Health Care INC, Rochester (Also SRO's Director of Small Business Program)BOARD MEMBER, YAHYE AHMED Rochester Public Schools Par-legalBOARD MEMBER, FATUMA OMAR - Rochester Business Owner, Interpreter for Mayo Clinic for 10+ years. (Also, SRO's Director of Woman Empowerment ProgramBOARD MEMBER, DR. SHAFICI MOHAMED - M.D at Mayo ClinicBOARD MEMBER, MOHAMUD AHMED - Nurse Mayo Clinic; FANAH ADAM -CHAIRAccess and Opportunity Advisor at South Central College-Mankato and Faribault, MN OMAR DAHIR - VICE CHAIRMayo Clinic Employee and Student at RCTC AHMED ADEN - SECRETARYFederal Interpreter ABDISALAN SABRIE - BOARD MEMBEROwner of Sun Home Health Care INC, Rochester (Also SRO's Director of Small Business Program) FATUMA OMAR - BOARD MEMBERRochester Business Owner, Interpreter for Mayo Clinic for 10+ years. (Also SRO's Director of Woman Empowerment Program) YAHYE AHMED - BOARD MEMBER Rochester Public Schools Par-legalABDIRASHID TURE - BOARD MEMBERFundraiser for SRO Local Scholar DR. SHAFICI MOHAMED - BOARD MEMBER Medical Doctor at Mayo ClinicASHA AFRAH - BOARD MEMBERMinneapolis Businesswoman and Community Activist MOHAMUD AHMED - BOARD MEMBERNurse at Mayo Clinic ABDUL-KADIR -ADAM -Board Member Interpreter for St. Paul Public Schools",,"Somali American Social Service Association",,"The Somali community in Rochester, MN, is one of the most connected cultural groups in the region. Our project hopes to untangle the rich culture that is often hidden from the public sphere in Rochester, Unity begins with knowing your neighbors. MN. Through the Humanities Center's Cultural Grant, we will implement a program to inform and teach our fellow neighbors about the Somali culture. Our platform will be based on speakers, multimedia, tv programming, and print.",,,2022-07-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sassa-cultural-heritage-and-community-identity-grant,,,,
10013366,"Saymoukda Vongsay",2020,10000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We are confident in our abilities to execute this project successfully because we have experience in producing collaborative work and creating public art. With that stated, we have a clear plan of actions for our project. Below are our anticipated outputs and outcomes.   Anticipated OUTPUTS: -- 9 artists impacted -- 400+ combined hours of artists’ work -- 300+ community members engaged -- 100+ APIA artists engaged as ambassadors for the project -- 500+ online downloads/engagements -- 75 minimum # of Manuals printed (estimate based on budget) -- 15 complimentary copies to selected partner organizations serving APIAs   Anticipated OUTCOMES: -- 100% of collective members will have worked with another member that they did not work with prior to The Manual project -- we anticipate that at least 40% of audiences will be aware and engage with an artist that they did not have prior knowledge of -- we anticipate that at least 70% of audiences will feel better empowered to begin/continue to pursue creative expressions towards their own healing (mental, emotional, spiritual, physical) -- we anticipate that at least 80% of audiences will have a better understanding of how the arts impact their lives every day (in every way) and how cultural production work is necessary for individual and collective identity and wellbeing   To gauge the audience/community impact, we will conduct ""low pressure/laid back"" aural surveys and written surveys that we will disseminate at the public event. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,NA,,"Saymoukda Vongsay",Individual,"Curated by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, The Manual will contain ruminations from 9 Southeast Asian artists exploring themes like refugee identity formations, healing, trauma, (re)imaginings, cultural preservation, manifesting new identities, and decolonization. The Manual will combine short films and interactive elements like quizzes, reflective and creative writing prompts, poems, comics, tongue-in-cheek astrological readings, a map on how to find “home,” coloring pages, infographics, etc. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Saymoukda,Vongsay,,,,,,612-338-8257,saymoukda@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saymoukda-vongsay," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
25365,"School Service Program and “Explore Minnesota: Pines, Mines and Lakes” Interactive Children’s Exhibit",2015,97000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. CDM will increase SSP enrollment from the six school districts in close proximity by 20% over the previous ten-month period.2. Walk-in attendance for the three-month period (April 01 – June 30, 2015) will increase 15% over the same time frame in 2014.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,97000,,,1.22,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Legacy grant will focus on the too-often neglected local school districts that have generally not participated in the CDM SSP at the same level as distant schools in surrounding counties. A new CDM interactive exhibit is badly needed to draw back visitors who have been looking for something new at the Museum for children.",,,2014-09-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1900",director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/school-service-program-and-explore-minnesota-pines-mines-and-lakes-interactive-children-s-e,,,,
17306,"Schoolhouse Program for Home School Families",2010,6645,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,350,,,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society",,"To expand the reach of its popular elementary and middle school education programs, which address state social studies standards, to homeschool children in shoulder seasons at the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life",,"To expand the reach of its popular elementary and middle school education programs, which address state social studies standards, to homeschool children in shoulder seasons at the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life",2010-01-06,2010-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Terry,Swanson,,"75 W. 5th St., Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/schoolhouse-program-home-school-families,,,,
10031462,"Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) Biodiversity Protection",2025,957000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09d","$957,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to strategically acquire from willing sellers high-quality lands that meet criteria for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,1.1,"MN DNR","State Government","Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) strategic acquisition (~85 acres) will conserve Minnesota's most unique places and rare species for everyone's benefit.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2028-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Judy,Elbert,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 391-3168",judy.elbert@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scientific-and-natural-area-sna-biodiversity-protection,,,,
17803,"SCU Voices of Homelessness Oral History Project",2013,6760,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6760,,"Andrea J. Lee, IHM, Karen Rauenhorst, Jean Wincek, Joanne Jirik Mullen, Mark Chronister, William C. Britt, Barbara Dreher, The Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn, Margaret Ford, Margaret Gillespie, Mary Heinen, Margaret L. Kvasnicka, Joan Mitchell, Susan Schmid Morrison, Jean Delaney Nelson, The Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, Michael O’Boyle, Colleen O’Malley, David Page, Lois Gross Rogers, Ann Ryan, John J. Spillane, Jr.,Teresa Sterns, Linda Thrasher, Sandra Vargas, Debra Wilfong, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson",,"St Catherine University - History Department","Private College/University","To document in 20 interviews the history of homelessness among youth in the Twin Cities in the last decade",,"To document in 20 interviews the history of homelessness among youth in the Twin Cities in the last decade",2012-10-01,2013-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Louise,Edwards-Simpson,"St Catherine University - History Department","SCU Dept. of History, 2004 Randloph Avenue","St Paul",MN,55105,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scu-voices-homelessness-oral-history-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034038,"SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship Program",2024,190000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice-Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"Asian Economic Development Association",,"This project, SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship, is an arts and cultural education program aimed at helping lower-income Minnesota Southeast Asian youth aged 16-18 develop as writers and artists. The program will provide creative writing classes and internships during summer breaks and after school, offering inclusive spaces and culturally relevant activities. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves, develop leadership skills, and foster relationships with peers and positive adult mentors.",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Npaus,"Baim Her",,,,,,"(651) 222-7798",npausbaim@aedamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sea-us-write-design-fellowship-program,,,,
10031426,"Season Watch: Cultivating Young Naturalists with Phenology Education",2025,180000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05o","$180,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Northern Community Radio, Inc. to continue to build the next generation of Minnesota conservationists by delivering engaging environmental programming to northern Minnesota through radio and podcasts, hosting phenology training and interactive nature events for K-12 students, and expanding KAXE coverage of environmental topics to a digital audience.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.48,"Northern Community Radio, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This education project will continue building the next generation of conservationists in Minnesota by engaging youths and adults in science and outdoor learning through radio, podcasts, newsletters and schoolyard exploration.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Bignall,"Northern Community Radio, Inc.","260 NE 2nd St","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1234",sbignall@kaxe.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/season-watch-cultivating-young-naturalists-phenology-education,,,,
10007159,"Security Assessment of the New Brighton History Center",2018,5000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",5000,,"Mark Haidet, Wayne Searles, David Fleming, Jerry Laumeyer, Fred Behrens, David Peterson, Jerry Bensing, Ron Cota, Jerry Blanski, Peg Joyce, Joyce Kloncz",,"New Brighton Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to perform an assessment of New Brighton Area Historical Society's security needs. ",,"The New Brighton Area Historical Society completed a security assessment of the New Brighton History Center by hiring the professional security consultant services. This project identified current gaps in the security required to maintain the collection of archival, audiovisual, photographic, digital materials, and physical objects housed at the New Brighton History Center. In August 2017, the caboose exhibit was broken into twice, alerting them to the gap between the center's existing security system and the facility's current security requirements. The result of this project will be identifying the security needs for protecting the facilities, collection, personnel, and visitors to the New Brighton History Center. The property and historic materials comprise the cultural patrimony of the City of New Brighton and the surrounding area; it is their responsibility to protect and care for these materials under all circumstances. With this report, they will be able to apply for an additional grant to implement the security requirements identified in the consultant's recommendations. ",2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Peterson,"New Brighton Area Historical Society","PO Box 120624","New Brighton",MN,55112,,davepeterson26@hotmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/security-assessment-new-brighton-history-center,,,,
10012579,"Security System for the New Brighton Area History Center",2020,10000," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,300,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10300,,"Fred Behrens, Gerald Bensing, Ron Cota, David Fleming, Ron Hansen, Peg Joyce, Wayne Searles, Joyce Kloncz, David Peterson, Art Olansky"," ","New Brighton Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified technicians to install a security system to protect the collections from theft or fire.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Peterson,"New Brighton Area Historical Society"," PO Box 120624 "," New Brighton "," MN ",55112,"(651) 633-4070"," davepeterson26@hotmail.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/security-system-new-brighton-area-history-center,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025130,"Security Review",2022,5000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5500,,"Richard Olson, Rick Abel, Carol Sundquist, Stanley Sundquist, Brant Melbo, Laurie Brein, Jerry Gordon, Lynn Riggs, Mary Hood",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified and experienced security firm to evaluate the current level of museum security.",,"To hire a qualified and experienced security firm to evaluate the current level of museum security.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,2187852000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/security-review,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025303,"Seeing Minnesota: Minnesota Art and the American Vision",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Gary Lindberg, President Rico Paul Vallejos, Secretary Malcolm McDonald, Treasurer (Malcolm recently passed away. We are currently looking for a new board member.)",,"Afton Historical Society Press","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of art in Minnesota.",,"To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of art in Minnesota.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ian Graham",Leask,"Afton Historical Society Press","6800 France Avenue S., Ste. 370",Edina,MN,55435,6514368443,leask@aftonpress.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seeing-minnesota-minnesota-art-and-american-vision,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17540,"MN Services for Infants/Toddlers With Disabilities Oral History",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"MN Administrators of Special Education",," In 1984-87, MN became and remains one of just six states with mandated cross agency services for infants/toddlers with disabilities beginning at birth. ",,,2011-11-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-services-infantstoddlers-disabilities-oral-history,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
19206,"Seventeen-County School Service Program and Wizard of Oz Exhibit and 75th Anniversary Celebration",2014,96000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. CDM will increase overall SSP enrollment from within all 17 counties by 25% over the previous ten-month period.2. The Museum will reach at least two new schools in each of our seven new target counties of Becker, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd and Wadena. We’ll also reach at least one new school group from each of the ten core counties.3. Walk-in visitation in June 2014 will double over the previous June attendance.4. The June 10-14, 2014 festival will generate statewide, national and international media attention on internet, television, radio and print outlets. $1 million in free publicity is documented.","1.From December through March 2014, a contract-for-services registrar was engaged to complete a thorough catalog/inventory of all the items in the new Wizard of Oz collection. 1,946 artifacts were physically tagged and computer entries made – listing the item’s catalog number, name, object title, creator description, material composition and condition. 2.CDM staff conceived and rendered exhibit drawings in time to begin fabrication of the new Land of Oz exhibit in April. Enough time was allowed to complete the construction in time for the grand opening on June 10th. A stated goal for a new exhibit to spark new and renewed interest in CDM was achieved. 3.Both lead teachers at CDM traveled to and visited with their peers at the Duluth Children’s Museum and the Minnesota Children’s Museum. As a result of these visits, CDM staff implemented many new ideas and improvements to museum exhibits.",,378500,"Blandin Foundation, Minnesota Humanities Center, Itasca County Historical Society, Jonathon Miner",96000,,,.5,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Discovery Museum (CDM) continued aggressive School Service Program (SSP) enrollment strategies to reach the seven new counties of Becker, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena. A new Wizard of Oz exhibit was mounted in time for the 75th Anniversary Celebration, June 10-14, 2014. ",,,2013-09-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1900",director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seventeen-county-school-service-program-and-wizard-oz-exhibit-and-75th-anniversary-celebrat,,,,
17829,"SGSM Collection Development: Minnesota Swedish Lutheran Church Microfilm",2013,770,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,770,,"Virginia Taylor, Jim Glyer, Jan Frye, Dottie Stewart, Fran Hillier, Jan Carlson",,"Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota",Libraries,"To acquire 22 rolls of primary records on microfilm for increased public access to history.",,"To acquire 22 rolls of primary records on microfilm for increased public access to history.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Virginia,Taylor,"Swedish Genealogical Society of Minnesota","1185 Concord Street North, Suite 218","South St Paul",MN,55075,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sgsm-collection-development-minnesota-swedish-lutheran-church-microfilm,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10019646,"Shallow Lake & Wetland Protection & Restoration Program - Phase X",2022,4581000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(b)","$4,581,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire land in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to restore and enhance prairie lands, wetlands, and land buffering shallow lakes. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands - Land bordering shallow lakes and land containing drained wetlands will be acquired and restored back to functioning wetlands for waterfowl with native grass and forb wildflower grassland surrounding them as habitat for pollinators, migratory birds, and resident wildlife. Lands will transferred into the state Wildlife Management Area system to provide additional prairie habitat for migratory species and public use, both of which will be monitored by Minnesota DNR. Restored wetland basins will be monitored by DNR area wildlife field staff, and managed to optimize wetland habitat conditions. Prairie uplands will be managed to minimize trees and encourage native plants",,,210000,"DU private and federal NAWCA",4556000,25000,,1,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase 10 request funds Ducks Unlimited's prairie wetland acquisition and restoration program. DU will acquire and restore 660 acres of prairie land containing wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota for transfer to the Minnesota DNR for inclusion in the state WMA system. This land acquisition and restoration program focuses on restoring cropland with drained wetlands along shallow lakes and adjoining WMAs to help restore prairie wetland habitat complexes for breeding ducks and other wildlife. DNR will help seed uplands, and DU engineers will survey, design, and hire private sector contractors to restore drained wetlands.","This is Phase 10 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing program to both Acquire and Restore wetlands and prairie on land for sale adjacent to Minnesota DNRs State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). DU works with willing seller private landowners adjacent to WMAs that have drained wetlands and converted prairie uplands, and land on shallow lakes in need of protection. DU purchases and holds land title through it's Wetlands America Trust (WAT), DU's supporting land-holding fiduciary organization, of which DU is the sole corporate member. Our goal is to help restore functioning prairie-wetland habitat complexes and complement other conservation efforts to protect intact native prairie. Our work addresses the habitat goals in Minnesota's Long-range Duck Recovery Plan, Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan, and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. This work is time-sensitive because farmland adjacent to state WMAs is rarely offered for sale for conservation, and tracts are only available for a short time. DU works quickly, and has already spent most past OHF funds appropriated for land acquisition. DU will work in cooperation with Minnesota DNR Section of Wildlife, and will coordinate with Pheasants Forever, other NGO partners, and local sportsmen clubs such as Swan Lake Area Wildlife Association and Cottonwood County Game and Fish League. Although approval is not requested from county boards for DU land acquisitions, DU communicates frequently with county and township officials to ensure local official awareness of our conservation work, and routinely attends county board meetings to discuss questions. The acquisitions and restorations proposed represents the amount of work DU can accomplish in three to five years, is scalable, and benefits game and non-game wildlife species alike - from mallards to monarch butterflies. Because 90% of Minnesota's prairie wetlands have been drained and 99% of prairie uplands converted in Minnesota, acquisition and restoration of prairie and small wetlands is critical ? especially for breeding waterfowl in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota where DU focuses our efforts. Furthermore, most remaining undrained wetlands here are in poor ecological condition due to massive landscape prairie conversion to cropland and wetland drainage that degrades both wetland condition and habitat function for prairie wildlife. Although many of our remaining prairie wetlands and shallow lakes are contained within state WMAs or federal Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA), these small public land patches rarely provide optimal wildlife habitat due to their fragmented shape and small size. Similarly, most prairie shallow lakes are surrounded by a thin ribbon of uplands that fail to adequately buffer them from surrounding agricultural land runoff. Therefore, acquisition and restoration of drained wetlands and cultivated cropland in close proximity to our public lands will improve and buffer our public shallow lakes and remaining wetlands, and help create functioning prairie-wetland complexes of habitat for breeding ducks and other prairie wildlife. DU professional engineers and biologists work closely with DNR field staff to plan and implement both robust prairie and wetland restorations, including diverse native forb/grass seed plantings and complex wetland restorations that often involve extensive tile drainage systems.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,3207629916,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Clay, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Redwood, Sibley, Swift","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-wetland-protection-restoration-program-phase-x,,,,
20693,"Shallow Lake & Wetland Protection Program - Phase III",2014,3530000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$3,530,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protected 135 acres of Wetlands and 432 acres of Prairies. Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands. Water is kept on the land. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna. Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands. Expiring CRP lands are permanently protected. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are permanently protected and are part of large complexes of restored prairie, grasslands, and large and small wetlands. Improved condition of habitat on public lands. Water is kept on the land. Increased participation of private landowners in habitat projects. Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need.",,56600,"Ducks Unlimited private funds",3530000,,,0.8,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ducks Unlimited purchased a total of 567 acres in 11 separate parcels in the Prairie Section for the state of Minnesota, including 135 acres of wetlands and 432 acres of uplands.  All 11 parcels have been restored and transferred to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for inclusion in state Wildlife Management Areas, are open to public access, and managed for wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation.  This prairie conservation work contributes to the goals of the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, the Governor's Pheasant Action Plan, Minnesota's Long-range Duck Recovery Plan, and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.",,"This ongoing public land acquisition and restoration program helps implement Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan. In the Prairie Section of Minnesota, 90% of our prairie wetlands have been drained and most native prairie uplands lost to agriculture. The wetland basins that remain are often large, deep wetlands and shallow lakes that now receive heavy runoff and drainage from the intensively cultivated landscape that surrounds them. Some of our remaining wetland and shallow lake basins are surrounded in whole or part by state Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) or federal Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA), while others exist in on private land nearby, sometimes in a partially-drained condition. Landscape drainage, intensive cultivation of the prairie landscape, and invasive fish such as carp has degraded these remaining wetlands and shallow lakes into turbid waters which provide only limited habitat benefit to migrating and brood-rearing waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife, and poor outdoor recreational opportunities for Minnesota duck hunters. To remedy in-basin nutrient cycling that leads to turbidity and degraded waterfowl habitat conditions, DU partners with Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service managers to enhance, restore, and actively manage shallow lakes and wetlands through temporary water level draw-downs to consolidate sediments and nutrients, reduce and remove invasive fish, improve water clarity, and enhance the aquatic ecology in some shallow lake and large wetland basins under their control. DU actively supports these efforts by providing bio-engineering technical assistance and delivering water control structures through other OHF appropriations. However, as agriculture intensifies and pressures to convert idle land into row-crop production and other purposes grow, restoring land around these public lands containing wetlands and shallow lakes is also desperately needed to help buffer them, restore their watersheds, improve prairie-wetland habitat complexes, and meet the goals of Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan. This program strives to buffer our remaining shallow lakes and wetlands on public land by acquiring and restoring lands immediately surrounding them. Some private land adjacent to our state WMAs containing remaining wetlands and shallow lakes include patches of native prairie or are restored cropland enrolled in the USDA’s short-term Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), but remain vulnerable to conversion back to agriculture due to rising row-crop and land prices, and need permanent protection. Other private lands are intensively cultivated right up to the edge of shallow lakes and wetlands, or to the edge of state WMAs containing such basins, and need to be restored and permanently protected. While some of these lands can be restored and protected thru the state or federal conservation easement programs, many other parcels come on the market for sale and must be acquired in fee-title in order to restore and protect them in perpetuity. This Phase 3 of Ducks Unlimited's facilitative public land acquisition and restoration program focused on acquiring and restoring land adjoining state WMAs with shallow lakes and wetlands. Acquisition of these lands are for state public land ownership and management to further buffer WMAs with wetland basins and to create or improve the size of wetland complexes, restore and preserve prairie uplands and small wetlands around shallow lakes and WMAs, and make new shallow lake enhancement and wetland restoration projects possible. Through this Phase 3 grant portion of our program, DU acquired (and restored where necessary) 11 parcels of land totaling 567 acres in seven different counties within the southern Prairie Section. These parcels included 135 acres of wetlands and 432 acres of upland habitat. This total of 567 acres acquired surpassed our projected goal for this grant of 400 acres, and thus this Phase 3 of our prairie land protection program was highly successful. All lands acquired have been transferred to the state of Minnesota for inclusion in state Wildlife Management Areas managed by the Minnesota DNR for wildlife management purposes, and are open to the public for outdoor recreational opportunities.",2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Meeker, Nicollet","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-wetland-protection-program-phase-iii,,,,
35085,"Shallow Lake & Wetland Protection Program - Phase V",2017,5801000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(b)","$5,801,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire in fee and restore prairie lands, wetlands, and land buffering shallow lakes for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"167 acres of wetland and 657 prairie acres, for a total of 824 acres protected in Fee with State PILT Liability. ",,25000,"DU Private Funds and federal North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant funds leveraged using OHF land acquisition expense. ",5769800,19000,,2.5,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ducks Unlimited's Phase 5 land program will acquire and restore 600 acres of prairie land and wetlands for inclusion in state Wildlife Management Areas for Minnesota DNR, with focus on restorable prairie lands and wetlands, and land buffering shallow lakes. ",,"Ducks Unlimited (DU) worked with willing seller private landowners who had previously expressed interest in selling adjacent or very near existing state Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to the Minnesota DNR.  Once we directly confirmed the interest of the private landowner in receiving a purchase offer, DU hired private consultant surveyors and appraisers to conduct legal land surveys and appraisals of the land, and made offers to private landowners.  Most of these parcels were known by DU and Minnesota DNR in advance of the appropriation, and thus DU moved very quickly.  After this ML2016 OHF grant was appropriated, DU closed five acquisitions in fall 2016 and the remaining three acquisitions in 2017.  In total, eight parcels totaling 824 acres were acquired by DU, far exceeding our grant goal of 600 acres.  As each of these eight parcels were largely cropland, with the exception of the 40-acre parcel on Altona WMA in Lincoln County which was intact wetland and native prairie grassland, significant restoration was required which took DU through June 2021 to fully complete.  DU biologists and engineers worked together with Minnesota DNR area wildlife managers to plan and implement restorations.  DU engineers surveyed and designed wetland restorations, and hired private earthmoving construction firms (following state procurement procedures) to disrupt drainage ditches and subsurface drain tile, remove sediment, and install water control structures where needed.  To restore upland areas back to native prairie grasslands, DU relied on the expertise of Minnesota DNR wildlife managers and prairie ecologists to select plant species seeds, which were installed by either Minnesota DNR field staff or by private restoration contractors using either native grass seed drills or broadcast seed spreaders, depending on the time of year and preference of the Minnesota DNR manager.  Except for some native grass and forb seeding, all restoration work was done by private contractors.  DU used the state OHF expenditures for land acquisitions to leverage over $200,000 in federal North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant funds to help pay for restoration costs.  All lands acquired by DU were subsequently transferred to the Minnesota DNR after a one-to-two year hold time, during which DU pay local county taxes due.  All lands have been open for public use since acquisition by DU, and have been incorporated in the the state WMA system for long-term management by the Minnesota DNR and public use. ",,2021-08-09,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(3207629916) -",jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Martin, Murray, Sibley","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-wetland-protection-program-phase-v,,,,
10033977,"Shallow Lake & Wetland Protection & Restoration Program - Phase XII",2024,7061000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(b)","$7,061,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to restore and enhance prairie lands, wetlands, and land that buffers shallow lakes. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands - Land bordering shallow lakes and land containing drained wetlands will be acquired and restored back to wetlands and prairie grasslands, with native grass and forb wildflower grasslands surrounding wetlands as functional habitat for pollinators, migratory birds, and resident wildlife. Lands will transferred into the state Wildlife Management Area system to provide additional prairie habitat for migratory species and public use, both of which will be monitored by Minnesota DNR. Restored wetland basins will be monitored by DNR area wildlife field staff, and managed to optimize wetland habitat conditions. Prairie uplands will be managed to minimize trees and encourage native plants",,,200000,"Federal NAWCA and DU Private",7046000,15000,,0.9,DU,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase 12 request supports Ducks Unlimited's prairie land acquisition and restoration program. DU proposes to acquire and restore 790 acres of land containing drained wetlands and land bordering shallow lakes in SW Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region for inclusion in the Minnesota DNR's state WMA system. This land acquisition and restoration program focuses on restoring cropland with drained wetlands along shallow lakes and adjoining WMAs to help restore prairie wetland habitat complexes for breeding ducks and other wildlife. DU biologists and engineers will survey, design, and hire private sector contractors to restore drained wetlands and seed uplands.","This is Phase 12 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing program to both Acquire and Restore wetlands and prairie on land for sale adjacent to Minnesota DNRs State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). DU works with willing seller private landowners adjacent to WMAs that have drained wetlands and converted prairie uplands, and land on shallow lakes in need of protection. DU purchases and holds land title through it's Wetlands America Trust (WAT), DU's supporting land-holding organization, of which DU is the sole corporate member. Our goal is to help restore functioning prairie-wetland habitat complexes and complement other conservation efforts to protect intact native prairie. Our work addresses the habitat goals in Minnesota's Long-range Duck Recovery Plan, Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan, and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. This work is time-sensitive because farmland adjacent to state WMAs is rarely offered for sale for conservation, and tracts are only available for a short time. DU works quickly, and has already spent much of our past OHF appropriations for land acquisition. Ducks Unlimited works closely with the Minnesota DNR Section of Wildlife and partners with Pheasants Forever, other NGO partners, and local sportsmen clubs such as Swan Lake Area Wildlife Association and local conservation leagues to restore lands. Although approval is not requested from county boards for DU land acquisitions, DU communicates frequently with county and township officials to ensure local official awareness of our conservation work, and often attends county and township board meetings to discuss projects. The acquisitions and restorations proposed represents the amount of work DU can accomplish over 4-7 years, is scalable, and benefits game and non-game wildlife species alike - from mallards to monarch butterflies. Because 90% of Minnesota's prairie wetlands have been drained and 99% of prairie uplands converted in Minnesota, acquisition and restoration of prairie and small wetlands is critical - especially for breeding waterfowl in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota where DU focuses our efforts. Furthermore, most remaining undrained wetlands here are in poor ecological condition due to massive landscape prairie conversion to cropland and wetland drainage that degrades both wetland condition and habitat function for prairie wildlife. Although many of our remaining prairie wetlands and shallow lakes are contained within state WMAs or federal Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA), these small public land patches rarely provide optimal wildlife habitat due to their fragmented shape and small size. Similarly, most prairie shallow lakes are surrounded by a thin ribbon of uplands that fail to adequately buffer them from surrounding agricultural land runoff. Therefore, acquisition and restoration of drained wetlands and cultivated cropland in close proximity to our public lands will improve and buffer our public shallow lakes and remaining wetlands, and help create functioning prairie-wetland complexes of habitat for breeding ducks and other prairie wildlife. DU professional engineers and biologists work closely with Minnesota DNR field staff to plan and implement robust prairie upland and pothole wetland restorations, including diverse native forb/grass seed plantings and complex wetland restorations that often involve extensive tile drainage.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,3207629916,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Redwood, Rice, Sibley, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-wetland-protection-restoration-program-phase-xii-1,,,,
10011414,"Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Enhancements Phase 11",2020,3541000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 4(e)","$3,541,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes and wetland habitat statewide. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"A statewide review of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) found that wetlands are one of the three habitat types (along with prairies and rivers) most used by these species. The almost 5,000 acres of wetland enhancement will provide wetland management actions identified to support SGCN, including reversal of wetland degradation and control of invasives. In the Minnesota County Biological Survey description of the marsh community, special attention is given to two issues faced in Minnesota marshes - stable high water levels that reduce species diversity, often to a point at which a monotypic system evolves, and the ""invasion of marshes by the non-native species narrow-leaved cattail"" and its hybrids. Both of these issues were directly addressed by the major cattail control activities involving the Roving Habitat Crew, along with water level management that will now be possible through because of newly installed wetland infrastructure projects.","A total of 8,359 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 8,359 in Enhance.",,,3033700,228400,,9,DNR,"State Government","Funding through this appropriation enhanced 8,359 acres of wetland habitat. Included in this work were six infrastructure projects that enhanced 871 acres and a Douglas County wetland restoration was done in cooperation with Pheasants Forever. Wetland management actions by the Region 1 Roving Habitat Crew enhanced almost 7,500 wetland acres through work on prescribed burns, herbicide applications, and removal of woody vegetation. Survey and design work in Rice County gathered information for possible future construction. The Wetland Management Program was initiated through this appropriation and Shallow Lakes Program staff continued their valuable assessments and habitat project work.","ML19 Accelerated Shallow Lake and Wetlands Enhancements Phase 11 accomplishments include engineering and construction of individual projects, a stand-alone engineering project, specific wetland enhancement actions by the Roving Habitat Crew, and Wetland Management Program and Shallow Lakes Program assessment and project work. Engineering and Construction Projects - Projects were undertaken to provide shallow lake and wetland enhancement totaling 871 acres through the engineering and construction of water control structures and other infrastructure at six project sites. The DNR cooperated with Pheasants Forever in restoring a Douglas County wetland. No acres are being reported by the DNR for this restoration, as Pheasants Forever will report them. Stand-alone Engineering: Shallow lake and wetland projects can be complex and require detailed surveys and engineering. Stand-alone engineering projects provide the initial work to guide future construction, establish detailed cost estimates, and identify potential issues. One project in Rice County had this work done through this appropriation. Work is already underway to use this information to move ahead with construction. Management Actions: Active management of shallow lakes and wetlands to enhance habitat involves a number of activities that promote management of vegetation (removal of undesirable vegetation or promoting desired vegetation), management of water levels to promote a desired condition, or removal of detrimental fish species. Nine projects totaling almost 7,500 acres were conducted and involved prescribed burning of wetlands, removal of woody vegetation, and herbicide applications. Roving Habitat Crews: Roving Habitat Crews are teams of highly trained staff who are equipped to perform habitat enhancement projects on public lands. Funding from this appropriation was provided to the Region 1 Roving Habitat Crew to enable it to perform wetland enhancement activities through the addition of two roving crew members and their associated costs for three fiscal years. Typical wetland enhancement activities undertaken by Roving Habitat Crews include prescribed burns of wetlands, removal of invasive species and trees, and support of shallow lake drawdowns. Of special note, Roving Habitat Crews provide the critical ground support staff for aerial cattail spraying. The Roving Habitat Crew supported by this appropriation was active in this work and the resulting acres will be reported in the Final Report for the appropriation that funded the helicopters and herbicide costs. This work would not be possible but for the critical role played by the Roving Habitat crews. Wetland Management Program/Shallow Lakes Program: The Wetland Management and Shallow Lakes Programs are single-focused programs that perform habitat assessments to identify wetlands and shallow lakes with poor habitat and in need of management, identify type of management possible, then implement management. Finally, follow up assessments are done to evaluate management success and formulate adaptive management strategies. These specialists also work with NGOs to implement management. These efforts on wetlands and shallow lakes requires both expertise in permitting and on-the-ground implementation and could not be done without these specialized staff.",,2019-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"Minnesota DNR","500 Layette ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5227,ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, Norman, Polk, Rice, Roseau, Sibley, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-enhancements-phase-11,,,,
10035263,"Shallow Lake & Wetland Protection & Restoration Program - Phase XIII",2025,7670000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(b)","$7,670,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, or to be designated and managed as Waterfowl production areas or national wildlife refuges in Minnesota, in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and to restore and enhance prairie lands, wetlands, and land buffering shallow lakes.","Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands - Land bordering shallow lakes and land containing drained wetlands will be acquired and restored back to prairie pothole wetlands and grasslands. Native grass and forb wildflower grasslands will surround wetlands as functional habitat for pollinators, migratory birds, and resident wildlife. Lands transferred into the state Wildlife Management Area system will provide additional prairie habitat for migratory species and public use, both of which will be monitored by Minnesota DNR. Restored lands acquired will be monitored by DNR area wildlife field staff and managed to optimize wildlife habitat conditions. Prairie uplands will be managed to minimize trees and encourage native plants",,,885000,"DU private, federal NAWCA, and federal USFWS IRA-NbS and Federal USFWS Migratory Bird Conservation Funds",7620000,50000,,1,DU,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","This is Phase 13 Ducks Unlimited's of prairie wetland acquisition and restoration program in Minnesota. DU proposes to acquire and restore land containing wetlands and drained wetlands, and land bordering shallow lakes in Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region for inclusion in MNDNR state WMAs and USFWS federal WPAs/NWRs. This ongoing land acquisition/restoration program focuses on restoring cropland with drained wetlands near existing WMAs and WPAs/NWRs to help restore prairie wetland habitat complexes for breeding ducks, other wildlife, and people. DU biologists and engineers will survey, design, and hire private sector contractors to restore drained wetlands and uplands.","Phase 13 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing program will Acquire and Restore wetlands and prairie on land for sale adjacent to MNDNR State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and federal Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) or National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). DU works with willing seller private landowners with drained wetlands and converted prairie uplands, and land on shallow lakes in need of protection. DU purchases and temporarily holds land title through it's Wetlands America Trust (WAT), DU's supporting land-holding organization, of which DU is the sole corporate member. Our goal is to help restore functioning prairie-wetland habitat complexes and complement other conservation efforts to protect intact native prairie. Our work addresses the habitat goals in Minnesota's Long-range Duck Recovery Plan, Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan, and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. This work is time-sensitive because farmland adjacent to public lands is rarely offered for sale for conservation, and tracts are only available for a short time. DU works quickly and has spent much of our past OHF appropriations for land acquisition. Ducks Unlimited works closely with Minnesota DNR Section of Wildlife and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to find land parcels for sale, and partners with other NGOs, and local sportsmen clubs to restore lands acquired. Although approval is not requested from county boards for DU land acquisitions, DU communicates frequently with county and township officials to ensure local official awareness of our conservation work, and often attends county and township board meetings to discuss projects. The acquisitions and restorations proposed represents the amount of work DU can accomplish over 4-8 years, is scalable, and benefits game and non-game wildlife species alike - from mallards to monarch butterflies. Because 90% of Minnesota's prairie wetlands have been drained and 99% of prairie uplands converted in Minnesota, acquisition and restoration of prairie and small wetlands is critical - especially for breeding ducks in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota where DU focuses our efforts. Furthermore, most remaining undrained wetlands here are in poor ecological condition due to massive landscape prairie conversion to cropland and wetland drainage that degrades both wetland condition and habitat function for prairie wildlife. Although many of our remaining prairie wetlands and shallow lakes are contained within state WMAs or federal WPAs, these small public land patches rarely provide optimal wildlife habitat due to their disconnected, fragmented shape and small size. Similarly, most prairie shallow lakes are surrounded by a thin ribbon of uplands that fail to adequately buffer them from surrounding agricultural land runoff. Therefore, acquisition and restoration of drained wetlands and cultivated cropland in close proximity to our public lands will improve and buffer our public shallow lakes and remaining wetlands and help create functioning prairie-wetland habitat complexes for breeding ducks and other prairie wildlife. DU professional engineers and biologists work closely with MNDNR and USFWS biologists to plan and implement robust prairie pothole wetland and grassland restorations, including diverse native forb/grass seed plantings and complex wetland restorations that often involve extensive tile drainage systems.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Murray, Nicollet, Redwood, Rice, Sibley, Swift, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-wetland-protection-restoration-program-phase-xiii,,,,
10006502,"Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancement - Phase 10",2019,2759000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 4(e )"," $2,759,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance and restore shallow lakes and wetland habitat statewide. A list of proposed land restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"A statewide review of Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) found that wetlands are one of the three habitat types (along with prairies and rivers) most used by these species. The almost 5,000 acres of wetland enhancement will provide wetland management actions identified to support SGCN, including reversal of wetland degradation and control of invasives. In the Minnesota County Biological Survey description of the marsh community, special attention is given to two issues faced in Minnesota marshes - stable high water levels that reduce species diversity, often to a point at which a monotypic system evolves, and the ""invasion of marshes by the non-native species narrow-leaved cattail"" and its hybrids. Both of these issues were directly addressed by the major cattail control activities involving the Roving Habitat Crew, along with water level management that will now be possible through because of newly installed wetland infrastructure projects.","A total of 4,745 acres were affected: 50 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 4,695 in Enhance.",,,2357300,105900,,3,DNR,"State Government","Funding through this appropriation enhanced 4,745 acres of wetland habitat. Four wetland/shallow lake infrastructure projects were competed that enhanced 1,020 acres and and another project restored 50 acres. Wetland management actions (wild rice seeding, a significant drawdown, and a major large prescribed burn) enhanced 1,997 acres. Work by the Region 3 Roving Habitat Crew enhanced 1,678 wetland acres through work on prescribed burns, drawdowns, herbicide applications, and removal of woody vegetation. Finally, survey and design work on 16 projects gathered information for possible future construction. A new shallow lakes program position was funded in Windom,","ML18 Shallow Lake and Wetlands Enhancements Phase 10 accomplishments include engineering and construction of individual projects, stand-alone engineering projects, specific management actions leading to wetland enhancement, Roving Habitat Crew work and establishment of a new Shallow Lake Specialist in Windom. Engineering and Construction Projects - Projects were undertaken to provide shallow lake and wetland enhancement totaling 1,020 acres through the engineering and construction of a water control structure replacement at Albion WMA in Wright County (300 acres) and another water control structure at Carlos Avery WMA Pool 9 (400 acres), a fish barrier at Shakopee Lake in Wright County (200 acres), and work at Lac qui Parle WMA to improve water management at the Killen Moist Soil Unit (120 acres). Fifty acres of wetlands were restored in Cottonwood County. Stand-alone Engineering - Shallow lake and wetland projects can be complex and require detailed surveys and engineering. Stand-alone engineering projects provide the initial work to guide future construction, establish detailed cost estimates, and identify potential issues. Sixteen projects had stand-alone engineering and ranged from simple feasibility studies to in-depth surveys and plan development. Nine of these projects were in the Prairie Ecosection, 2 in the Forest-Prairie Ecosection, 2 in the Metro Ecosection, 2 in the Northern Forest Ecosection, and 1 in the Southeast Forest Ecosection. Management Actions - A drawdown of Gilfillan Lake in Blue Earth County enhanced 210 acres. The property manager reported a very positive vegetation response following this drawdown. A large prescribed burn of wetlands at Beaches WMA in Kittson County resulted in 1,766 acres of enhancement. Burns of this size are possible through the use of aerial ignition (lighting fires with helicopters). In Washburn Lake in Aitkin County 21 acres were enhanced through the seeding of 1,064 lbs. of wild rice. Roving Habitat Crews - Roving Habitat Crews are teams of highly trained staff who are equipped to perform habitat enhancement projects on public lands. Funding from this appropriation was provided to the Region 4 Roving Habitat Crew to enable it to perform wetland enhancement activities through the addition of two roving crew members and their associated costs for three fiscal years. Typical wetland enhancement activities undertaken by Roving Habitat Crews include prescribed burns of wetlands, removal of invasive species and trees, and support of shallow lake drawdowns. Work by this Roving Habitat Crew directly impacted 1,678 acres. Shallow Lakes Program - The Shallow Lakes Program is a high-visibility program that uses single-focused Shallow Lakes Specialists to (1) perform standardized assessments of shallow lakes and (2) to bring about needed management or infrastructure changes where needed to enhance shallow lake habitat. Work by these Specialists guides shallow lake work by both DNR Wildlife staff and NGOs. Funding from this appropriation allowed the addition of a Shallow Lake Specialists at Windom. During the five years funded by this appropriation, this specialist reported working on standardized shallow lake assessments, feasibility studies, updating management plans, survey work with a Trimble, and fish surveys.",,2018-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5227,ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Fillmore, Freeborn, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Watonwan, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lakes-and-wetland-enhancement-phase-10,,,,
10033412,"Shallow Lake & Wetland Protection & Restoration Program - Phase XI",2023,4779000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(d)","$4,779,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, and to restore and enhance prairie lands, wetlands, and land buffering shallow lakes. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Game lakes are significant contributors of waterfowl, due to efforts to protect uplands adjacent to game lakes - DU will work with MN DNR to acquire and protect new WMA lands near shallow ""game"" lakes to buffer and protect them, and restore wetlands and prairie uplands around them to provide bird breeding habitat. Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands - Land bordering shallow lakes and land containing drained wetlands will be acquired and restored back to functioning wetlands for waterfowl with native grass and forb wildflower grassland surrounding them as habitat for pollinators, migratory birds, and resident wildlife. Lands will transferred into the state Wildlife Management Area system to provide additional prairie habitat for migratory species and public use, both of which will be monitored by Minnesota DNR. Restored wetland basins will be monitored by DNR area wildlife field staff, and managed to optimize wetland habitat conditions. Prairie uplands will be managed to minimize trees and encourage native plants",,,200000,"DU private and federal NAWCA",4767000,12000,,0.55,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Phase 11 request supports Ducks Unlimited's prairie land acquisition and restoration program. DU proposes to acquire and restore 550 acres of land containing drained wetlands and land on shallow lakes in SW Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region for transfer into the Minnesota DNR's state WMA system. This land acquisition and restoration program focuses on restoring cropland with drained wetlands along shallow lakes and adjoining WMAs to help restore prairie wetland habitat complexes for breeding ducks and other wildlife. DNR will help seed uplands, and DU engineers will survey, design, and hire private sector contractors to restore drained wetlands.","This is Phase 11 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing program to both Acquire and Restore wetlands and prairie on land for sale adjacent to Minnesota DNRs State Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). DU works with willing seller private landowners adjacent to WMAs that have drained wetlands and converted prairie uplands, and land on shallow lakes in need of protection. DU purchases and holds land title through it's Wetlands America Trust (WAT), DU's supporting land-holding fiduciary organization, of which DU is the sole corporate member. Our goal is to help restore functioning prairie-wetland habitat complexes and complement other conservation efforts to protect intact native prairie. Our work addresses the habitat goals in Minnesota's Long-range Duck Recovery Plan, Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan, and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. This work is time-sensitive because farmland adjacent to state WMAs is rarely offered for sale for conservation, and tracts are only available for a short time. DU works quickly, and has already spent most OHF funds for land in past appropriations. DU works in close cooperation with Minnesota DNR Section of Wildlife and coordinates closely with Pheasants Forever, other NGO partners, and local sportsmen clubs such as Swan Lake Area Wildlife Association and local conservation clubs and leagues. Although approval is not requested from county boards for DU land acquisitions, DU communicates frequently with county and township officials to ensure local official awareness of our conservation work, and routinely attends county board meetings to discuss questions. The acquisitions and restorations proposed represents the amount of work DU can accomplish in three to five years, is scalable, and benefits game and non-game wildlife species alike - from mallards to monarch butterflies. Because 90% of Minnesota's prairie wetlands have been drained and 99% of prairie uplands converted in Minnesota, acquisition and restoration of prairie and small wetlands is critical - especially for breeding waterfowl in the Prairie Pothole Region of SW Minnesota where DU focuses our efforts. Furthermore, most remaining undrained wetlands here are in poor ecological condition due to massive landscape prairie conversion to cropland and wetland drainage that degrades both wetland condition and habitat function for prairie wildlife. Although many of our remaining prairie wetlands and shallow lakes are contained within state WMAs or federal Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA), these small public land patches rarely provide optimal wildlife habitat due to their fragmented shape and small size. Similarly, most prairie shallow lakes are surrounded by a thin ribbon of uplands that fail to adequately buffer them from surrounding agricultural land runoff. Therefore, acquisition and restoration of drained wetlands and cultivated cropland in close proximity to our public lands will improve and buffer our public shallow lakes and remaining wetlands, and help create functioning prairie-wetland complexes of habitat for breeding ducks and other prairie wildlife. DU professional engineers and biologists work closely with Minnesota DNR field staff to plan and implement robust prairie upland and pothole wetland restorations, including diverse native forb/grass seed plantings and complex wetland restorations that often involve extensive tile drainage.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road ",Alexandria,MN,56308,3207629916,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Redwood, Rice, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Waseca, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-wetland-protection-restoration-program-phase-xi,,,,
17663,"She Who Would Giants Fight",2012,76000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,76000,,,,"Washington County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To produce a one-hour documentary on the life and significant contributions of Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Rosalie Wahl based on thorough and completed research.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Emily,Haddad,"Washington County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/she-who-would-giants-fight,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10004451,"Shoreview Water Consumption and Groundwater Awareness Project",2016,54000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$54,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Shoreview to provide biweekly water consumption data to at least 400 residential households for a two-year period to determine whether additional groundwater can be conserved with greater awareness of consumption data. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"City of Shoreview","Local/Regional Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_04i.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Maloney,"City of Shoreview","4600 Victoria St N",Shoreview,MN,55449,"(651) 490-4651",mmaloney@shoreviewmn.gov,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shoreview-water-consumption-and-groundwater-awareness-project-0,,,,
28568,"Shorthand Language Translation of the Florence Stork Diaries and Letters",2014,6000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6000,,"Chairperson Adam Smith, Treasurer Bonnie Maue, Secretary Sarah Dahl, Trustees Amy Denneson, Dr. Perry Buffie, Steve Huston, Sara Duane-Gladden, Nancy Walker, Ex-Officio Naomi Binsfeld",0.09,"Rockford Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Mavencamp,"Rockford Area Historical Society","8131 Bridge Street, PO Box 186",Rockford,MN,55373,763-477-5383,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Pipestone, Ramsey, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shorthand-language-translation-florence-stork-diaries-and-letters,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28469,"Signage for ""Marketing a Heritage"" Gallery",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Our grant initially proposed the creation of the signs for the exhibit, and your office (wisely) adjusted that to be just the creation of the text, graphic design, and exhibit plan. That change allowed us to spend appropriate time and budget on the planning stage. We have not yet met our initial goal of creation of the signs, but hope to this winter. The application also stated that the board and members of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum become more familiar with the effort, time, and thoughtfulness required to create high-quality exhibits. This goal has certainly been met, as the board has become much more aware of these aspects of exhibit development. The opportunity to learn about the value of high-quality research and message development has been particularly important. Our long term-goal of increased visitor knowledge and satisfaction will not be possible until we do install the exhibit.",,,,,7000,,President,,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To fabricate and install interpretive panels for the Toy Train Division gallery.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Moore,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222","Saint Paul",MN,55108,651-647-9628,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/signage-marketing-heritage-gallery,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013528,"Silver Lake Power Plant National Register Evaluation",2021,9550,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships","$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact?grants@mnhs.org",,,1400,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10950,,"Rochester City Council: President - Randy Staver, Mayor - Kim Norton, Patrick Keane, Michael Wojcik, Nick Campion, Mark Bilderback, Shaun C. Palmer, Annalissa Johnson,",,"City of Rochester","Local/Regional Government",,,"To hire qualified consultants to evaluate the 1947 Silver Lake Power Plant in Rochester, MN for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",2020-10-01,2021-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Molly,Patterson-Lundgren,"City of Rochester","c/o Park & Rec Dept., 201 Fourth Street SE",Rochester,MN,55904,"(507) 328-2956",mplundgren@rochestermn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/silver-lake-power-plant-national-register-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10035265,"Silver Lake Dam Fish Passage Modification",2025,2368000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(x)","$2,368,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Rochester to restore and enhance aquatic habitat in Silver Lake and the south fork of the Zumbro River by modifying the existing low-head dam in Rochester.","Rivers, streams, and surrounding vegetation provide corridors of habitat - The outcome of the proposed habitat corridor will be measured by the removal of the habitat barrier at the Silver Lake Dam and the miles of river habitat reconnected by the Silver Lake fish passage dam modification. The outcome of the proposed habitat corridor will be evaluated by partnering with MN DNR and other local mussel and fish biologists to complete pre- and post-construction mussel and fish species richness and abundance surveys to better quantify the benefits of fish passage dam modifications to native mussel assemblages and fish populations",,,3132000,"City of Rochester Flood Control Program, City of Rochester Flood Control Program, City of Rochester Storm Water Utility Fund and Rochester Public Utilities",2368000,,,None,"City of Rochester","Local/Regional Government","The City of Rochester is proposing to modify the Silver Lake Dam with a fish passage rock arch rapids in 2025. This project is the first step in a comprehensive, long-term approach to modify all low head dams in the City to improve habitat connectivity in the South Fork Zumbro River network. The existing dam will be moved 700-ft upstream from the Broadway Avenue bridge, and fish passage ramp and wave pools constructed downstream of the dam crest. The dam conversion will add 16 miles of connected habitat and benefit state-threatened and native mussel species, as well as smallmouth bass.","The Silver Lake Dam was constructed in 1937 and is located at the Broadway Avenue bridge over the South Fork Zumbro River. Nine other low head dams were constructed in the 1990's as flood control structures within the City of Rochester. These dams form fish barriers between the South Fork Zumbro River, Cascade Creek, Silver Creek, and Bear Creek. The City of Rochester is proposing to modify the Silver Lake Dam with a fish passage rock arch rapids and wave pool channel by 2025. This project is the first step in a comprehensive, long-term approach to modify all low head dams in the City of Rochester for habitat connectivity. The existing concrete dam will be removed, and 700-ft of the upstream river channel will be shaped with rock fill with a cutoff wall control section at the upstream end of the fill. The City has an agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain Silver Lake as a flow channel. The City will construct a 120-ft wide rock ramp in the existing riverbed directly downstream of the cutoff wall control section based on DNR guidance for Natural Channel Design in Dam Removals and Fish Passage. The fish passage channel will include a ramp slope no steeper than 3 percent, a series of 12-14 rock arch weirs with drops no greater than 0.8-ft between each weir, randomly placed fish gaps between weir stones, and a low flow channel to maintain fish movement under low flow conditions. Adjacent to the rock arch rapids fish ramp, the City will construct a series of 4-5 stepped, plunge pools formed by stone weirs that create wave features for tubers and kayakers, as well as fish habitat pools. The proposed project was identified as a priority based on: 1) safety hazard of the recirculating currents that trap boaters and swimmers at the base of the dam, 2) increasing maintenance requirements of the aging Silver Lake Dam originally built in 1937, and 3) public support for environmental improvements to Silver Lake. The proposed project is urgently needed to address the safety hazard the Silver Lake Dam poses to river users. The Silver Lake Dam is #23 on the 2021 MN DNR Dam Safety Project Priority List Legislative Report as a dam modification to restore fish passage. Modification of the largest dam in Rochester for fish passage is also a publicly visible first step to modifying all low head dams in Rochester and reconnecting river habitat along the South Fork Zumbro River network. The City has used many different media events to get input on the project from a diverse and large number of community members: March 2019 open house attended by 80 people, November 2020 virtual open house attended by 1,607 people, post card mailings to 480 residents around Silver Lake, and social media posts viewed by 15,000 people. More than 500 people have responded to online surveys with an overwhelming majority supporting the project. An EAW was approved in 2021.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Matt,Crawford,"City of Rochester - Public Works Department","301 37th St NW ",Rochester,MN,55901,507-328-2411,mcrawford@rochestermn.gov,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Olmsted,"Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/silver-lake-dam-fish-passage-modification,,,,
10034041,"Sing Again-Preservation of oral Somali Children's songs and lullabies",2024,121394,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Marian Hassan",,"This project, entitled Sing Again, aims to preserve Somali lullabies, originally passed generation to generation through oral tradition, by transcribing them in children's lullaby book and creating website for resource-sharing and archival so that future generations of children can use them. Along with the audio and video recordings of these lullabies traditionally sung and shared on the project website, we will document our own journey as community researchers and artists, providing a template for future cultural communities interested in broader artistic collaborations and cultural preservation.",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marian,Hassan,,,,,,"(651) 214-2603",mhassan1@yahoo.com,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Marshall, Ramsey, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sing-again-preservation-oral-somali-childrens-songs-and-lullabies,,,,
10034141,"Siv Yig Culture",2025,37800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"WangFue S. Xiong (President), Lai Xiong (Vice President), Bouavang Xiong (Culture), Chang Xiong (Secretary), Kabao Vang (Treasure), Kou Yang (Treasure), Cher Toua Yang (Advisor), Nao Lue Xiong (Advisor), Chang Ying Chang (Advisor)",,"Siv Yig Culture Center",,"Through workshops, storytelling sessions, and community gatherings, the Siv Yig Culture Center will offer support for the elderly, Hmong language preservation classes, English classes, mentorship and leadership development, and cultural festivals and community events.",,,2024-09-28,2025-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Wangfue,"Songvue Xiong",,,,,,"(651) 315-3355",WANGXIONG80@YAHOO.COM,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/siv-yig-culture,,,,
18456,"Sixteen-County School Service Program",2013,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","School class enrollment from December 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 will increase from 2,611 children to 3,650 ( 40 % ) over the previous year's seven-month period.A significant majority of teacher rating scores will average 4.5 or higher on questions asked in the Written Teacher Survey Form ( 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest score ).At least one new elementary school class from each of our six additional service counties will be enrolled. A 30-school goal identified in 2011 has proven to be unrealistic.At least 10 new elementary school classes from our core ten-counties will be enrolled.A DVD and website video to increase long-distance participation via technology will be produced. Over the next two years, these tools will help boost outlying school enrollment.","CDM met the 40% enrollment growth objective with nearly 1,000 additional participants over the same 7-month period the previous year. Program enrollment reached 3,527 individuals.A majority of average teacher rating scores reached 4.5 or above (5 out of 9 questions).CDM enrolled one new class from each of these six new target counties - Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd & Wadena. A school group from Blue Earth county was also served.Exceeding the objective of 10, CDM enrolled 14 classes/schools within the ten-county core service area that have not participated in the past.Our new CDM website was up and running in June.Prospectes for a new core exhibit have been set in motion with the acquisition of a 3,000 piece Wizard of Oz collection valued at $250,000. A new Oz exhibit will open in June 2014 in time for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Wizard of Oz.",,285625,,100000,,"Officers: Doug Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rasmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Carole Erickson, Pamela Miner, Laura Nikkel, Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids will build on recent enrollment momentum and further increase participation with its School Service Program, which takes down the economic barriers for visiting school groups. The Legacy grant will fund more educators and facilitators, curriculum development, scholarship aid, transportation assistance, art and teaching supplies, and the addition of a new exhibit to the museum.","Schools in the sixteen rural Minnesota counties of Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, Saint Louis, Todd and Wadena do not have resources to provide creative out-of-the-classroom extended learning for their children. Many students are culturally and educationally deprived. The vast distance from large cities most often denies these children the rich creative offerings of a metro area. Poverty is endemic in northern Minnesota, and many children are at great risk. More than 15 % of children in each of these counties live in poverty. The rate is even higher in Aitkin and Itasca counties - topping 26% in some areas.",,2012-12-06,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 1, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 2, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 3, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 4, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 5","Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sixteen-county-school-service-program,"Michele Callahan is Director of Administrative Affairs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). In addition to her duties as director of administrative affairs, she also manages board relations for the museum and serves as a staff officer on the MIA Board of Trustees as its Assistant Secretary. Ms. Callahan has been with the MIA since 1995, and has worked in museum administration for over 25 years.Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. She joined the Science Museum as a program and exhibit developer for the award-winning exhibit RACE: Are We So Different? Ms. Jones-Rizzi began her career in 1985 as an exhibit developer and cultural program leader at the Boston Children's Museum. She has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement and collaboration. Lyndel King has been director and chief curator at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota since 1981. She is also an adjunct professor in art history and professor of museum studies. Prior to her work at the Weisman, Ms. King worked as director of exhibitions and museum programs for Control Data Corporation and as an exhibition coordinator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.",,,2
10012556,"Sixty Years of the Minnesota Boychoir: Oral History",2020,9970," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9970,,"Susan Humiston - Chair, Michelle Deering - Vice Chair, Mitch Karstens - Treasurer, Molly Driscoll - Secretary, Anne Christ, Cassie Christensen, Ann Hoey, Jenni Kostecki, Katie Lingras, Christian Novak, Lela Olson, Erika Schwictenberg"," ","Minnesota Boychoir","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 8-12 oral history interviews the history of the Minnesota Boychoir.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Driscoll,"Minnesota Boychoir"," 75 5th St. W, Suite 411 "," Saint Paul "," MN ",55102-1414,"(612) 382-5153"," aed@boychoir.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sixty-years-minnesota-boychoir-oral-history,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28575,"Small Museums Tool Kit Book Discussion & Review",2014,1697,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,1697,,"Marlys Hirst, president Dean Vikan, vice president Amy Degerstrom, secretary Britt Dahl, treasurer Tamara Edevold, managing director",,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide professional development opportunities to northwestern Minnesota historical organizations using the Small Museum Toolkit.",,,2014-06-01,2015-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Minnesota's Historic Northwest","412 Geary Avenue NE",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-2856,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/small-museums-tool-kit-book-discussion-review,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013388,"Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA)",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Sassa plans to use electronics and paper methods to survey guests before and after the events. We will also use the data to measure metrics on the number of people who attended. In addition, we plan to do data analyses to help improve our process.   The goals of the project are as such: Inputs Board direction Staff training Partner Organizations Grant Funding External Educational Resources (speakers) Activities Informational Sessions/Conferences Community Education Peer Support Instruction City/County involvement Pre- and Post-metrics to draw conclusions and compare data Outputs Represent data that can analyze (descriptive statistics,…) Number of youth who attend Number of training offered Number of community contacts Number of immigrants who increase understanding of Somali culture Number of diverse Professionals (Nurse, Lab Tech…) who present Outcomes To enhance the understating of the Somali culture and its importance to the community. To steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. To give Somali immigrants the tools and resources to convey their culture in a meaningful way. To prevent cultural misunderstandings resulting in violent groups, and property damage. To bridge cultural and traditional customs with the opportunities available in the U.S.A. To provide a survey to see how neighbors perceive Somali culture. "," Outcome 1: To enhance the understating of the Somali culture and its importance to the community. We made an effort to make sure the Somali Culture was understood properly. We worked with translators to sure ambiguous phrases were conveyed accurately. Outcome 2: To steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. We have accomplished this by making sure SASSA would be the contact if anyone was interested in our services or even learning more. Outcome 3: To give Somali immigrants the tools and resources to convey their culture in a meaningful way. This was also accomplished and the tools were provided and on how to find these resources. Outcome 4: To prevent cultural misunderstandings resulting in violent groups, and property damage. A lot of misunderstanding was worked out and all parties were to ask any questions they had Outcome 5: To bridge cultural and traditional customs with the opportunities available in the U.S.A. We found that most people have the same goals in dreams, safety, and goals. Outcome 6: To provide a survey to see how neighbors perceive Somali culture. We are still working on finding a way to capture this information via Zoom. ",,,,20000,,"Fanah Adam, Omar Dahir, Ahmed Aden, Abdisalan Sabrie, Fatuma Omar, Yahye Ahmed, Abdirashid Ture, Dr. Shafici Mohamed, Asha Afrah, Mohamud Ahmed, Abdul-Kadir Adam",1,"Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Somali community in Rochester, MN is by far one of the most connected cultural groups in the region. Our project hopes to untangle the rich culture that is often hidden from the public sphere in Rochester, MN. Unity begins with knowing your neighbors. Through the Humanities Center's Cultural Grant we will implement a program to inform and teach our fellow neighbors about the Somali culture. Our platform will be based on speakers, multimedia, tv programming, and print. ",,,2020-06-01,2021-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Omar,Nur,"Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA)",,,,,507-990-5289,onur@sassamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-american-social-service-association-sassa," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013389,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",2020,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Goal #1: Preserve Somali language and culture within the Somali community Success of this goal will be: - an estimated 160 students have expanded knowledge of Somali language and culture - number of students and attendance at each class will be tracked - Outcomes for each class session will be tracked for each student - Satisfaction surveys will be given at the end of each training to both students and parents. - Changes to curriculum will be made based on comments received. - A Language and Culture curriculum will be developed and can be taught again the future. - Participation/attendance in Danta dance groups is over 90%.   Goal #2: Introduce Somali art culture to all Minnesotans Success of this goal will be: - Festival committees in Minnesota are requesting performances of the dance groups and musicians - Danta dance groups of Somali youth are performing at events – with an anticipated 3 performances for Rochester’s group and 2 performances for Faribault’s group. - Musicians who were members of the Waaberi Band will perform at events - Number of perfomances will be tracked ","Goal #1: Preserve Somali language and culture within the Somali community. We met most of this goal. We had 102 students take part in the language and dance trainings. The training was offered online during the grant period. We had originally planned to offer the trainings in Faribault and Rochester, but because the classes were online and there was high interest from other students, we were able to provide the training to interested students from Minneapolis and Owatonna. We surveyed the students through oral surveys and the results were that 100% of the students felt they gained knowledge in Somali language and culture. We could also gauge interest through our 90% rate of student class attendance. Surveys among parents gave the same results - 100% of parents felt their children gained knowledge in Somali language and culture. We did not meet our second measure of success of having Danta dance groups perform at events due to COVID concerns.   Goal #2: Introduce Somali art culture to all Minnesotans. We offered Danta dance training beginning in January and going through the grant period. We were able to provide training to 102 students from Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, and Minneapolis. Due to COVID-19, we were not able to have dance groups performing at festivals in Minnesota. Because of this, we did not meet this goal. We do still have strong interest in Danta dancing among the youth and will be continuing the groups. We are hoping to be able to have dance groups perform next summer. ",,,,40000,,"Yusuf Ahmed, Sadat Ali, Anab Garuf, Hassan Hussein, Ayan Mohamed, Susan Starr, Gulad Mohamoud, Daniel Reisman, Joy Watson, Hussein Weli, Sayid Mohamed, Mohamed Yarow, Faisel Ahmed",0.36,"Somali Community Resettlement Services","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will connect Somali youth to their rich cultural heritage through arts and language. The Somali Youth Cultural Empowerment project will ensure youth learn their native Somali language and culture through classes taught by Somali teachers and will participate in the cultural tradition of Danta Dance. A dance group will perform at cultural events, with music performed live from previous members of the Somali supergroup, Waaberi, and thus, share Somali art culture with Minnesotans. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julie,Olson,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",,,,,507-384-3553,julie@somalcrs.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-community-resettlement-services," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013390,"Somali Museum of Minnesota",2020,50000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Outcome: Programs in Somali art and culture will become available to Minnesotans who historically do not access arts programing, including Somali-American youth and elders Evidence: Participants will access programming that was otherwise unavailable Evidence: Somali Museum will increase programs offered by 15% from 2018-2019 Outcome: Somali-American youth will access Somali traditional art forms, which were previously unavailable to them Evidence: Youth will give testimony about their new exposure to Somali art forms Outcome: Non-Somali Minnesotans will participate in programs about Somali culture and art for the first time Evidence: Participants will give testimony about their new exposure to Somali art ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Dr. Abdulfatah Mohamed, Bashir Sheikh, Lisa Friedlander, Busad Ali Kheyre, Asha Hibad, Mohamed Ahmed Salad, Abdullahi Samater, Kate Roberts, Osman M. Ali",1,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Somali Museum of Minnesota will curate and present two new monthly series of public programs designed to amplify, celebrate, and preserve Somali culture. The first series will be gallery-based and draw from the museum’s collection to offer Somali language, cultural and history instruction targeted to Somali families and school age youth. The second series, designed for a broader audience, will present artist talks and demonstrations, dance performances, exhibitions, and poetry readings. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Khadijah Zahra",Muse,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","1516 East Lake St. Suite 011",Minneapolis,MN,55407,612-308-7251,zahra@somalimuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Statewide, Stearns, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-museum-minnesota," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031088,"Somali Culture Video Project",2022,90000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Goal #1: Preserve Somali language and culture within the Somali community Outcome: an estimated 160 Somali youth throughout Minnesota have expanded knowledge of Somali language and culture Goal #2: Introduce Somali art culture to all Minnesotans * Outcome: An estimated 80 mainstream Minnesotans have expanded knowledge of Somali language and culture Goal#3: Develop an effective system of delivery that can be easily replicated for long-term sustainability * Outcome: Satisfaction surveys show either satisfiedor very satisfiedwith course delivery","Because the funding we received was less than our request, we revised our project to focus on cultural competency videos to be used for outreach and education with community partners. The timeline was revised as follows: May- June: Stakeholder interviews and needs analysis, June- August: Develop content and narratives, develop contact and interview list, July- Nov 30th: Filming begins with identified community members and background footage. We are on schedule with our milestones to date. To begin the project, we interviewed community members and community partners with a focus in Rice County. Our community partners included: Healthy Communities Initiative, Workforce Development, Metro Youth Diversion, Jennie-O Turkey, and others. As we progressed, we identified common themes that arose in our conversations. The interviews revealed a need for a greater understanding of Somali culture in the following three areas: Somali youth engagement, Somali culture in the workplace, and Somali women in their community. Through referrals from our community partners and our own networks, we developed a list of people whom we'd like to interview. Poet Nation Media developed a list of questions related to our narratives and began interviews. In December, the Program Team was shown a preview of the content thus far. Our filmmaker has called his work 'edutainment.' Through this approach, we strive to address misconceptions and ignorance with humor and art, using video as our medium. We believe the videos, when complete, will be useful in many sectors: from business HR departments, workforce development partners, community health professionals, and community organizations such as the Rotary and local churches. The need for this work to be presented to businesses in Rice County is great. ; The funding provided through this grant has yielded substantial and impactful results, greatly advancing our mission to enhance understanding and support for the Somali community. Through careful planning, dedicated execution, and rigorous evaluation, we have achieved significant milestones. Work Accomplished: Local communities had the opportunity to learn about Somali culture and heritage. Also, many second-generation Americans with Somali parents were able to gain an understanding of their ancestral backgrounds that they hadn't had before. This has inspired conversations for the younger generations to take pride in their culture and act as a bridge between both sides. Video Series Production: Poet Nation Media and the Somali Community Resettlement Services collaborated to produce a comprehensive video series that delves into key topics relevant to organizations working with Somali communities. Among the segments, there are explorations of Somali youth, Somali women, Somalis in the workplace, and the integration of Somali youth born and raised in America into their cultural heritage. The series provides insight into changes within the Somali community as it adapts to new surroundings. Expert Interviews: Working in collaboration, Poet Nation and the Somali Community and Resettlement Services conducted a collection of in-depth interviews with experts. The interviewees consisted of both Somali Americans and recent arrivals who possessed extensive knowledge of Somali culture, tradition, folklore, language development, evolving communities post-resettlement to different parts of the world, and many other topics. These interviews offered valuable insights into various aspects of Somali life such as unique cultural practices and challenges encountered during the immigrant experience when settling in Minnesota. Scripting and Storyboarding: Developed meticulous scripts and storyboards for each video segment, ensuring a clear, cohesive, and culturally sensitive narrative. This process involved careful consideration of the information to be conveyed and its resonance with the intended audience. Filming and Production: Filmed interviews at SCRS's offices, providing a conducive environment for experts to share their knowledge. Poet Nation Media's expertise in video production ensured high-quality recordings with professional visuals and audio. Post-Production and Editing: Engaged in thorough post-production and editing, seamlessly integrating graphics, visuals, and overlays to enhance the overall viewing experience. The final product is a polished, informative, and engaging video series. Achievement of Goals: The goals set forth in the training units have been effectively addressed through the video series. These include: Understanding Somali Culture: The videos offer comprehensive insights into Somali culture, covering topics such as cultural and religious distinctives, communication styles, and diverse cultural facets. This information serves as a foundational resource for organizations working with Somali communities. Navigating Challenges and Opportunities: By addressing challenges faced in the immigrant experience, including issues related to youth, mental health, language, and racism, the videos equip organizations with a nuanced understanding of the unique hurdles Somali individuals may encounter. They also highlight opportunities for building stronger connections within the community. Thriving in Organizations: The videos shed light on how Somalis have not only adapted but thrived in Minnesota. This includes discussions on faith, cultural celebrations, and practical considerations like prayer spaces and communication pathways within organizations. The collaboration with Poet Nation Media and the creation of these training videos represent a significant step forward in providing valuable resources for organizations working with Somali communities. These videos are poised to serve as a vital tool in enhancing cultural competence and improving the effectiveness of services provided. We look forward to the positive impact this initiative will have on the community and the organizations involved.",,,"No other funds were leveraged for this period. . No other funds were spent other than indicated in the invoice attached. . In kind filming space and overhead provided by SCRS. ",84633,,"Board Members Somali Community Resettlement Services Abdullah (Sharif) Hared anhared@somalcrs.org Faisal Ahmed- Board Chair dheelas1@hotmail.com Julie Olson jaolson100@gmail.com Abdirashid Farah farahabdirashid546@gmail.com Gulad Mohamoud guuhele2@gmail.com Joy Watson joylwats@gmail.com Sadad Ali sadad.a.ali@mail.com ; SCRS Board Members Abdullah (Sharif) Hared, Somali Community Resettlement Services Faisal Ahmed- Board Chair Julie Olson - Former Program Manager, SCRS Anab Garuf - Rochester Community Elder Yusuf Ahmed- Manager, Jennie- O Turkey, Faribault Abdirashid Farah- Community Elder Gulad Mohamoud- Small business owner, Essential Home Health Care, Hennepin County Joy Watson- Housing Director, Rice County Sadad Ali- Small business owner, Riverside Home Health, Steele County ",,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",,"The Somali Language and Culture Classes Project will honor and preserve Somali culture by first, connecting Somali youth to their rich cultural heritage through arts and language classes and second, by providing a class for others in the mainstream Minnesota community to learn about Somali language and culture. This project will pilot teaching Somali language and culture through utilizing taped sessions with an in-person bi-lingual facilitator in order to allow for future sustainability.",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ifrah,Abdullahi,,,,,," 612-353-6380"," ifrah@somalcrs.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Statewide",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-culture-video-project,,,,
28738,"Somali Heritage Artifacts: Collections Inventory and Storage",2014,9491,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9491,,"Executive Director Mohamed Hassan Mohamud, MS.; Chair of the Board Hamdy EL-Sawaf, PhD; Secretary Trudy W. Suleiman High School Administrator Lighthouse Academy of Nations; Treasurer Faysal Ali Director Bridge Educational Consultants; Shukri H. Hassan; David McGraw Schuchman MSW, LICSW; Mohamed Hassan Osman, MA; Jamal Abokor MA Social Worker III, CADI/BI screener Ramsey County Community and Human Services",0.09,"Somali American Parent Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To gain intellectual and physical control of historic objects held in public trust.",,,2013-12-01,2014-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Larsson,"Somali American Parent Association","1929 S 5th St #101",Minneapolis,MN,55454,952-818-0021,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-heritage-artifacts-collections-inventory-and-storage,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031108,"Songwriting and Performing for Somali American Youth",2022,140000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","With support from MHC, Ka Joog aims to achieve the following outcomes: 210-300 youth will create music and perform songs during community-wide concerts90% of participants will self-report an increase in knowledge of Somali music after participating in workshopsAt least 1,500 people will attend Ka Joog's community-wide musical performances70% of surveyed attendees will indicate they have new knowledge or understanding after participating in a presentation","As of December 31, 2022, below are the outcomes of the project: - We have engaged 50 youth that created music and performed a community event that we held in December in Minneapolis - 85% of the participants reported an increase of knowledge within the workshops - During the the community-wide event in December, we had 175 who attended - Based on the survey from attendees, 80% indicated they gained knowledge from the program ",,,N/A,151989,,"Ali Elmi Hussein Mohamed Abubakar Ahmed Aisha Mukhtar Guled Abdullahi Abdi Barkat",,"Ka Joog",,"Ka Joog requests funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center to offer songwriting and composition to Somali American youth enrolled in FANKA, our arts education program. We will contract with Nimcaan Hilaac, a renowned Somali American songwriter, singer, and composer. We will offer 210-300 Somali youth in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Saint Cloud songwriting workshops facilitated by Mr. Hilaac. Their learning will culminate in a community-wide event featuring performances by our youth.",,,2022-01-03,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Carver, Clay, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/songwriting-and-performing-somali-american-youth,,,,
10031059,"Soomaal Artist Residencies",2023,73400,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Soomaal and 4 artists-in-residence will host or participate in 4 events total: 1 webinar with community members Measurables = 4 artists will share about their work for in-person plus online event. On average, 300 participants will engage with webinar online and 80 participants will engage in-person. 1 workshop at local schools (Ubah Medical Academy, Twin Cities International School) Measurables = 4 artists will share about their work and teach skills to students for in-person event. On average, 50 students and 5 adults (teachers, admin) will engage with workshop. 1 artist talk event Measurables = 4 artists will share about their work for in-person event. On average, 400 participants will engage with artist talk via social media. On average, 80 participants will engage with artist talk in person. 1 final exhibition Measurables = 4 artists will present their work for in-person exhibition. On average, 800 participants will engage with exhibition online or via social media. On average, 300 participants will engage with exhibition in person. The Development Director (DD) will be responsible for conducting evaluations of artists-in-residence. DD will lead the design and administration of pre- and post-assessments, collating responses, and reporting outcomes. Artists will be surveyed via Google Forms and partake in data-collecting forums with the DD. Pre- and post-assessments of artists will collect demographics and measure knowledge gained through the program, as well as qualitative changes in attitudes, interests and aspirations for their future. These assessments will be administered at the beginning, middle and end of the residency. In our evaluation, we will assess these characteristics: Artists detail their hopes and expectations for the residency Artists share feedback on what is working well for the residency program Artists share what can make the residency better Artists share how they have learned or grown during residency The evaluation plan will include formative and summative assessments. Formative evaluation will be used to determine any changes that need to be made during the project. In this way, the Soomaal team will learn from artists' input and adapt the program as needed. In addition, a final, summative evaluation will assess achievement of project outcomes. This information will be used to inform what Soomaal will do next in its residencies. Outcomes and final report will be shared with Soomaal funders and partners. Pre-and post-assessments will evaluate the achievement of the following outcomes: 100% will report they grew as an artist during the residency 100% will report they developed new networking connections with artists and/or organizations 100% will be able to identify how the residency has propelled them forward in their career","Starting October 2022, the Soomaal leadership team - consisting of Khadijah Muse, Kaamil A. Haider and Mohamud Mumin - have selected 4 artists to part of the residency program. The artists are listed below. Aragti Wadaag: Soomaal Residency Program Jowhara Sheikh Omar, 2022/2023 Drawing, painting and sculptureAesha Mohamed, 2022/2023 Poetry, painting and videoHamza Noor, 2022/2023 Illustration, graphic design and photographyMohamed Sheikh, 2022/2023 Narrative and documentary filmmaking The artists have beieng monthly with each other and the Curator and workshop ideas/concepts for the projects. Each artist has been working on creating their own artistic protofoliese with the support of Soomaal staff and mentors. Each Artist presented their learning process with the Soomaal artists community in hopes passing on what they have learned with other emerging artists. The goals of the residency(1) to give artists time to reflect, plan and create in a supportive, nourishing environment(2) to equip them to know skills and knowledge that will be of use to them well beyond their time in the residency(3) to expand artists networks via relationships-buiding with mentors, local schools and community membe ; As a result of the funding provided through this grant, the Soomaal House of Art has made significant progress in achieving its project goals. The project, which began in October 2022, focused on supporting four contemporary Somali-American artists through an 8-month art residency program, culminating in a group exhibition in 2023. The following outcomes have been achieved: Artist Selection and Residency Initiation: The Soomaal leadership team, consisting of Khadijah Muse, Kaamil A. Haider, and Mohamud Mumin, successfully selected and initiated the residency program for four talented Somali-American artists. The selected artists and their respective artistic disciplines are as follows:Jowhara Sheikh Omar, 2022/2023 Drawing, painting, and sculpture.Aesha Mohamed, 2022/2023 Poetry, painting, and video.Hamza Noor, 2022/2023 Illustration, graphic design, and photography.Mohamed Sheikh, 2022/2023 Narrative and documentary filmmaking.Monthly Collaboration and Mentorship: The selected artists have actively engaged in monthly collaborative sessions with each other, the Curator, and the Soomaal team to workshop ideas and concepts for their projects. They have received mentorship, guidance, and support from Soomaal staff to develop their artistic portfolios.Knowledge Sharing: Each artist has shared their learning process with the Soomaal artist community, contributing to knowledge sharing among emerging artists. This collaborative environment has not only supported individual artistic growth but has also fostered a sense of community and mentorship among artists.Artistic Growth and Network Expansion: The residency program has been successful in providing artists with the time, space, and support to reflect, plan, and create in a nourishing environment. It has equipped them with valuable skills and knowledge that will have a lasting impact on their careers. Furthermore, the artists have expanded their networks through relationships with mentors, local schools, and community members. The achievement of these outcomes has been measured through ongoing assessments, feedback from the artists, and the tangible progress made in their artistic work. The Soomaal team has continuously engaged with the artists to ensure that the goals of the residency are being met. For the residency program each artist pursued projects that were challenging and have experimented in media that they have not used in their artmaking practice. For instance, Aesha Mohamed who is primarily a painter worked on a photographic portrait series while Jowhara Sheikh Omar has in the past used drawing and painting but explored abstract sculpture during her time in the program. Hamza Noor, who is primarily an illustrator, incorporated photography in his final exhibited works, finally, Mohamed Sheikh who is a filmmaker who often is the principal director on his films explored screenwriting in his final work he wrote and directed a short film.",,,"McKnight Foundation - Rent/Facilities MRAC - Lights for the gallery ",73400,,"Zahra Muse - ChairKaamil A. Haider - Vice-Chair, Secretary, DirectorMohamud Mumin - TreasurerAdan Dirie - Board MemberAbdi Roble - Board Member ; Soomaal House of Art Board of DirectorsZahra Muse, Chair - Visual Artist and Art OrganizerKaamil A. Haider, Vice-Chair and Secretary - Visual Artist, Art Organizer and ArchivistMohamud Mumin, Treasurer - Visual Artist and Teaching ArtistAdan Dirie, Member - PoetAbdi Roble, Member - Community Archivist and Documentary Photographer",,"Soomaal House of Art",,"Soomaal House of Art (Soomaal) proposes an 8-month art residency project focused on supporting 4 contemporary Somali-American artists to create new work for a culminating exhibition. The artists will complete an 8-month long residency encompassing programs to share artists' work with the community through a group exhibition, artist talk, workshop at local schools, and webinar conversations with community members.",,,2022-10-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katelyn,"Virginia Do",,,,,,6083474800," admin@soomaalhouse.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soomaal-artist-residencies,,,,
10003511,"Southeast Minnesota Watershed Protection Plan",2015,200000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06e","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to provide a framework and plans for the protection and stewardship of unimpaired waters in southeast Minnesota. The result will be a template for watershed protection in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,200000,,,2.5,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Oftentimes water conservation efforts are directed toward impaired waters. However, it is much more cost-effective to protect habitat and water resources before they become degraded. The Nature Conservancy is using this appropriation to create a broader, long-term, watershed-based framework for proactively protecting habitat and water resources in southeast MN, specifically the Cannon River and Zumbro River watersheds, before they become degraded. Information will help guide efforts for assessing and prioritizing conservation efforts in southeast MN and provide a framework for other watersheds in the state to replicate.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06e.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","PO Box 405",Preston,MN,55965,"(507) 765-2450",rbiske@tnc.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-watershed-protection-plan-0,,,,
10006506,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 6",2019,2142000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 3(b)","$2,142,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; to acquire lands in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; to acquire lands in fee for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; to acquire permanent conservation easements; and to restore and enhance prairies, grasslands, forests, and savannas. Of this amount, $742,000 is to The Nature Conservancy, $700,000 is to The Trust for Public Land, and $700,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $120,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancy’s fiscal year closes. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced..",,,136600,"USFWS, Landowner, Private",2081500,60500,,0.81,"The Nature Conservancy; The Trust for Public Land; Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will permanently protect critical habitat using conservation easements and fee land acquisition on approximately 590 acres and restore and enhance approximately 116 acres of declining habitat for species of greatest conservation need in strategically targeted public land assets of biodiversity significance in the Blufflands resulting in increased public access and improved habitat.","The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and The Trust for Public Land (TPL) in partnership will use Outdoor Heritage Funds to invest in habitat protection and restoration within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota to expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with a fragmented ownership. Benefits of this program include the increased effectiveness of frequent prescribed fire necessary to reclaim ""goat prairies"", oak savanna and regenerate oak hardwood forests at a larger scale. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public use and enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This proposal will enhance prior conservation investments and ensure that the legacy of the Blufflands is preserved in a high quality condition for future generations. There are 86 different native plant community types mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS), covering nearly 149,670 acres within the project area. There are 183 species of state listed rare plants and animals, many of which are concentrated on 749 sites of biodiversity significance. This program has a proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity, land access and watershed health. In addition, despite the area's high demand for outdoor recreation and having more species of greatest conservation need than anywhere else in the state, only 5% of the region is open to the public. Conservation Easements: MLT will acquire approximately 340 acres of conservation easements and develop restoration and habitat management plans for eased acres. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through an RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCD offices. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state.Fee Acquisition:TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on all potential fee-title acquisitions. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. If TNC retains lands property taxes will be paid. Fee acquisition of approximately 250 acres of forest and prairie along 1 mile of coldwater trout stream is planned.Restoration and Enhancement: The Nature Conservancy will restore/enhance approximately 78 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian habitat and forest.Minnesota Land Trust will restore 38 acres of habitat.Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the appropriate DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors.Results to date:Conservation Easements: 1,696 acresFee Land Acquisition: 2,661 acres13 mile of streamRestoration and Enhancement: 783",,2018-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0766",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-6,,,,
10011424,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 7",2020,5741000,"ML 2019, 1st Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd, 3(b)","$5,741,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: (1) $2,701,000 to The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee to be held by The Nature Conservancy or acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14; (2) $1,370,000 to The Trust for Public Land to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14; and (3) $1,670,000 to Minnesota Land Trust to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat, of which $192,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired in fee and held by The Nature Conservancy with the appropriation in clause (1) must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days after The Nature Conservancys fiscal year closes. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified as priorities in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced..",,,375900,"Private, Landowners",5562200,178800,,1.50,"TNC, MLT, TPL",,"This program will protect approximately 1,900 acres using conservation easements and fee land acquisition and restore and enhance approximately 165 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species in strategically targeted areas of biodiversity significance in the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota resulting in increased public access and improved wildlife habitat.","The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and The Trust for Public Land (TPL) in partnership will use Outdoor Heritage Funds to invest in habitat protection and restoration within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota to expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with a fragmented ownership. Benefits of this program include the increased effectiveness of frequent prescribed fire necessary to reclaim ""goat prairies"", oak savanna and regenerate oak hardwood forests at a larger scale. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public use and enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This program will enhance prior conservation investments and ensure that the legacy of the Blufflands is preserved in a high quality condition for future generations. There are 86 different native plant community types mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS), covering nearly 149,670 acres within the project area. There are 183 species of state listed rare plants and animals, many of which are concentrated on 749 sites of biodiversity significance. This program has a proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity, land access and watershed health.In addition, despite the area's high demand for outdoor recreation and having more species of greatest conservation need than anywhere else in the state, only 5% of the region is open to the public.Conservation Easements:MLT will acquire approximately 1,015 acres of conservation easements and develop restoration and habitat management plans for eased acres. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through an RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCDs. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state.Fee Acquisition:TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on all potential fee-title acquisitions. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. Fee acquisition of approximately 396 acres of forest and 489 acres of prairie along 1 mile of coldwater trout stream is planned.Restoration and Enhancement:TNC will restore/enhance approximately 135 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian habitat and forest.MLT will restore and enhance 30 acres of habitat on existing and new easements.Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the appropriate DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors.In this phase, MLT will negotiate and close all conservation easements and serve as project manager for all associated R/E projects.Results to date:Conservation Easements: 2,038 acresFee Land Acquisition: 2,965 acres13 miles of stream",,2019-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0766",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-7,,,,
10019648,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 9",2022,4068000,"ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(a)","$4,068,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: (1) $1,294,000 to The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14; and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat; (2) $1,393,000 to The Trust for Public Land to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14; and (3) $1,381,000 to Minnesota Land Trust to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat, of which up to $168,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified as priorities in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced",,,253800," and Private",3940700,127300,,2.96,"The Nature Conservancy; TPL, MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect approximately 1,098 acres using conservation easement and fee land acquisition, and restore and enhance approximately 753 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species. Actions will occur in strategically targeted areas of biodiversity significance within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota, resulting in increased public access and improved wildlife habitat.","The Southeast Blufflands is Minnesota's most biodiverse region. Some 86 different native plant communities have been mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) in the program area, covering nearly 150,000 acres. These communities provide habitat for 183 rare state-listed plants and animals and more Species in Greatest Conservation Need than anywhere else in the state. These imperiled species are concentrated within 749 Sites of Biodiversity Significance. Despite this biological richness only 5% of the region has been protected to date. This program is increasing access to public lands to meet the continued high demand for outdoor recreation within the region. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and The Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership, are working to change this circumstance. Through our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program, we are working to expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands, allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high-quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with fragmented ownership. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This Program has a long, proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity, land access and watershed health. To date, the Partnership has protected 7,457 acres of priority lands and 27 miles of stream, and has restored/enhanced 1,177 acres of habitat. This 9th Phase of our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program continues this body of work: 1.Conservation Easements. MLT will protect 729 acres of high-quality private land through conservation easements and develop restoration and habitat management plans for eased lands. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through an RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCD offices. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state. 2.Fee Acquisition. TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on all potential fee title acquisitions. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. Fee acquisition of forest (217 acres), prairie (152 acres) and 1 mile of shoreline. 3.Restoration and Enhancement. TNC will use a stewardship crew and contractors to restore/enhance approximately 730 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian habitat and forest within priority complexes of protected lands. MLT will restore and enhance 23 acres of habitat on existing easements, and identify restoration/enhancement priorities on its other existing easement lands in the Southeast. Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors.",,2021-07-01,2025-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0766",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-9,,,,
10017833,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 8",2021,2704000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 3(b)","$2,704,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: (1) $1,144,000 to The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14, and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat; (2) $797,000 to The Trust for Public Land to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14; and (3) $763,000 to Minnesota Land Trust to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat, of which $96,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified as priorities in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced",,,152100,"Private and Private Landowners",2613900,90100,,1.22,"The Nature Conservancy, TPL, MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect approximately 660 acres using conservation easement and fee land acquisition and restore and enhance approximately 75 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species. Actions will occur in strategically targeted areas of biodiversity significance within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota, resulting in increased public access and improved wildlife habitat.","The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and The Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership, will use Outdoor Heritage Funds to invest in habitat protection and restoration within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota. We will expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands, allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high-quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with fragmented ownership. Benefits of this program include the increased effectiveness of frequent prescribed fire necessary to reclaim ""goat prairies"" and oak savanna, and regenerate oak hardwood forests at a larger scale. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public use and enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This proposal will enhance prior conservation investments and ensure that the legacy of the Blufflands is preserved in a high quality condition for future generations. There are 86 different native plant community types mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS), covering nearly 149,670 acres within the project area. There are 183 species of state listed rare plants and animals, many of which are concentrated on 749 sites of biodiversity significance. This program has a proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity, land access and watershed health. In addition, despite the area's high demand for outdoor recreation and having more Species in Greatest Conservation Need than anywhere else in the state, only 5% of the region is open to the public. Conservation Easements: MLT will acquire approximately 324 acres of conservation easements and develop restoration and habitat management plans for eased lands. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through a RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCD offices. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state. Fee Acquisition: TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on all potential fee-title acquisitions. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. Fee acquisition of approximately 186 acres of forest and 150 acres of prairie and other grassland along .5 miles of coldwater trout stream is planned. Restoration and Enhancement: TNC will restore/enhance approximately 35 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian habitat and forest. MLT will restore 40 acres of habitat on existing and new easements. Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the appropriate DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors. Results to date: Conservation Easements: 2,435 acres Fee Land Acquisition: 4,275 acres 27 miles of stream protected Restoration and Enhancement: 983 acres",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0766",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Houston","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-8,,,,
10017834,"Southeast Wetland Restoration ",2021,1351000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 5(q)","$1,351,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Mankato to acquire land in fee in the city of Mankato for wetland and grassland restoration. A list of acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands - Wetland monitoring will take place for a minimum of 3 years, and up to 10 years, depending on the types of wetlands established. This will determine the number of final acres that are restored within the wetland complex. Additional partnering may be practical with MnDNR to introduce select species of wildlife to this area depending on the final configuration of the ecosystem.",,,378800,"Sales Tax, Sales Tax, Sales Tax and Sales Tax",1351000,,,0.8,"City of Mankato","Local/Regional Government","The City of Mankato is looking to restore a varied ecosystem that includes wetland restoration, upland prairie establishment, and stream improvements. A minimum of a 100 acre area would provide habitat that supports a diverse mix of plants and animals and will allow for different types of outdoor sporting opportunities. The project is a unique opportunity for habitat establishment and protection in an urbanizing area that will provide lasting benefits for region. ","The project will restore a complex habitat of approximately 42 acres of drained wetland and minimum of 58 acres of upland buffer that will provide habitat and outdoor sporting and recreational opportunities. Additionally this project will stormwater on the landscape that will have a positive impact on the receiving stream by establishing a more uniform flow and improving the potential of future aquatic habitat. By storing the water on the landscape a variety of wetland and upland plant communities can be established. These varied communities will provide the habitats necessary for the various stages of life for waterfowl, grassland birds and other wildlife that thrive in these conditions. Because of the alterations to the landscape that have been made over time to drain the wetland basin, significant grading and drainage improvements will need to be made. These improvements will ensure that the proper hydrology is maintained and allow for adequate drainage to protect downstream ecology. Work will include grading to remove the drainage ditch, installation of storm sewer from urban stormwater treatment facilities and structural controls to optimize the water levels in the basin. In order to establish the highest value habitat and prevent negative impacts to neighboring landowners, acquisition of the restorable wetland basin and upland that is directly hydraulically active with this basin will be completed. Native vegetation will be established to promote habitat diversity. This project will also provide sporting and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to observe and enjoy the divers plant and wildlife community that this type of habitat will promote. Though this connection, education on how restoration and improvements such as this one provide a positive impact on the ecosystem while being contextually sensitive to the surrounding agricultural production and urbanization area. By developing the understanding that habitat, recreational activities and agricultural production can exist together in harmony, an increase in public support and acceptance of these types of restoration projects can be achieved. ",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,McCarty,"City of Mankato","10 Civic Center Plaza ",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 387-8643",mmccarty@mankatomn.gov,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-wetland-restoration,,,,
10004449,"Southeast Minnesota Subsurface Drainage Impacts on Groundwater Recharge",2016,488000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$488,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the United States Geological Survey to assess the relationship between agricultural drainage and water flow within the unique karst geology of southeast Minnesota to characterize the potential impacts of drainage on groundwater recharge and groundwater sustainability in the region. This appropriation is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U.S. Geological Survey","Federal Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_04f.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Erik,Smith,"US Geological Survey","2280 Woodale Dr","Mounds View",MN,55112,"(763) 783-3136",easmith@usgs.gov,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-subsurface-drainage-impacts-groundwater-recharge-0,,,,
2954,"Southeast Minnesota Stream Restoration",2012,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04p","$125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited to restore at least four miles of riparian corridor for trout and nongame species in southeast Minnesota and increase local capacities to implement stream restoration through training and technical assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,300000,,125000,,,1.39,"Trout Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Early European settlement and agricultural practices from the 1850s to the 1930s led to wide scale erosion, flooding, and altering of streams and valleys in southeast Minnesota. Hundreds of miles of clean coldwater creeks and streams were inundated with fine sediment as a result. While land use practices have improved, many streams still suffer from the practices of the past. Trout Unlimited is using this appropriation to work with private citizens and federal, state, and county agencies to conduct 12 showcase stream habitat restorations on more than four miles of southeastern Minnesota streams that will serve as models and build local capacity to conduct future restorations. Restoration target areas include parts of the Cannon River in Dakota County, Hay Creek in Goodhue County, Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Whitewater River in Winona County, Root River in Fillmore County, and Winnebago River in Houston County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeff,Hastings,"Trout Unlimited Inc","E7740 Hastings Ln",Westby,WI,54667,"(608) 606-4158",jhastings@tu.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-stream-restoration,,,,
2954,"Southeast Minnesota Stream Restoration",2013,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04p","$125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Trout Unlimited to restore at least four miles of riparian corridor for trout and nongame species in southeast Minnesota and increase local capacities to implement stream restoration through training and technical assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.38,"Trout Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Early European settlement and agricultural practices from the 1850s to the 1930s led to wide scale erosion, flooding, and altering of streams and valleys in southeast Minnesota. Hundreds of miles of clean coldwater creeks and streams were inundated with fine sediment as a result. While land use practices have improved, many streams still suffer from the practices of the past. Trout Unlimited is using this appropriation to work with private citizens and federal, state, and county agencies to conduct 12 showcase stream habitat restorations on more than four miles of southeastern Minnesota streams that will serve as models and build local capacity to conduct future restorations. Restoration target areas include parts of the Cannon River in Dakota County, Hay Creek in Goodhue County, Zumbro River in Wabasha County, Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Whitewater River in Winona County, Root River in Fillmore County, and Winnebago River in Houston County.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeff,Hastings,"Trout Unlimited Inc","E7740 Hastings Ln",Westby,WI,54667,"(608) 606-4158",jhastings@tu.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-stream-restoration,,,,
23939,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase II",2015,5765700,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(f)","$5,770,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire land in fee for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; to acquire land in fee for state forest purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; for permanent conservation easements; and to restore and enhance habitat on publicly protected lands as follows: $4,800,000 to The Nature Conservancy; and $970,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $160,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Lands acquired or lands with easements acquired with this appropriation may not be used foremergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations. Conservation grazing under a management plan that is already being implemented may continue. A list of proposed acquisitions, permanent conservation easements, and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protected in fee with state PILT liability 1423 acres, 630 acres protected in easement, 6 acres enhanced, for a total of 2,059 acres.  ",,2295000,"Private ",5666500,53300,,1.14,"The Nature Conservancy; Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Through this appropriation, The Nature Conservancy and Minnesota Land Trust protected 2,135 acres through fee acquisition and conservation easements. This includes over 7 miles of stream frontage. Three new Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) were created around the fee acquisitions, opening up 1,505 acres of habitat to public recreation. Restoration or enhancement work was completed on 225 acres of bluff prairies and forests, much of it on lands protected through this program. ",,"In it's proposal, this project identified three primary components: 1) fee title acquisition of priority parcels, 2) restoration and enhancement of prairie and forest habitat in important complexes of protected habitat, and 3) the strategic protection of high-quality habitat on private lands through the acquisition of conservation easements. Work done using this appropriation accomplished all three of those objectives. The Nature Conservancy used funds from this appropriation in acquiring 1,505 acres of land in fee from three landowners. These acquisition have all been transferred to the MN DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, creating three new management units know as 7 Springs, Rush Creek Woods, and Choice Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This new public land protects over 7 miles of trout stream frontage, along with important forest and bluff prairie habitat. TNC worked closely with DNR Wildlife in prioritizing and acquiring all three of these units, and performing important restoration and enhancement work after acquisition. The size and cost of these acquisitions and the time frames provided by the sellers, it was necessary for the Conservancy to use $2,106,000 of private funds to complete the largest acquisition.  Restoration and enhancement through this appropriation focused primarily on projects on acquired tracts, where TNC restored 44 acres of forest and enhanced 100 acres of forest and 81 acres of prairie. TNC worked with DNR staff, Conservation Corps MN, and local contractors to remove encroaching brush from large bluff prairies and oak savanna on Choice and Rush Creek Woods WMAs. We also treated invasive species in fire-dependent oak woods surrounding prairie areas, allowing prescribed fire in the future to manage larger areas and maintain the diverse transition zone that includes prairie, savanna and oak forest. One burn has already occurred at Rush Creek Woods, and another is planned for Choice WMA this spring to follow up on these enhancement projects. Several floodplain crop fields included on Choice WMA were restored to mesic hardwood forests. These fields were planted through direct seeding in order to provide the best chance of having sufficient seedlings survive the expected impacts of deer browsing.  The Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) used funds from this appropriation to acquire conservation easements from three landowners, totaling 630 acres. These protected acres include dry bluff prairie, oak savanna and woodlands, and mesic hardwood forests. A mile and a half of undeveloped shoreline was also protected along designated trout streams and tributaries. One easement in particular, East Indian Creek, was the key final piece to solidifying a protected corridor running from McCarthy WMA all the way through to Whitewater WMA, linking together over 28,000 acres of protected land.  MLT strategically concentrated its land protection activities on high priority upland habitats, including bluff prairies, forests, savanna and high quality trout streams. MLT targeted private lands that helped fill gaps in the existing protected land framework, contained the highest-quality habitat, and provided the greatest leverage to the state. The Land Trust sought donated easement value in these areas whenever possible but purchased easements that help complete key complexes as necessary. This was the first grant in Southeast Minnesota where MLT transitioned to a competitive, market-based approach to identifying and securing conservation easements. This approach proved to be effective, leveraging $138,800, or 14% of MLT's total appropriation. Working closely with partners was key to the success of this program. Both TNC and MLT worked with other local stakeholders including Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), DNR staff from multiple agencies, local contractors, and landowners in identifying opportunities, prioritizing projects, and completing them effectively. The collaboration built through this effort continues to benefit ongoing work funded through LSOHC and helps inform other conservation initiatives, such as local water planning and habitat monitoring carried out by other entities. TNC and MLT are committed to staying engaged in Southeast Minnesota and continuing the successful work of this partnership. ",2014-07-01,2020-05-18,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","PO Box 405 136 St. Anthony St.",Preston,MN,55965,"(507) 765-2450",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-ii,,,,
28998,"Southeast Minnesota Preservation Partnership",2014,80310,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session, chater 137, article 4, section 2, subdivision 5, b. 3. History Partnerships","History Partnerships: $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",,,37840,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",118150,,"Michael Bjornberg, Vanessa Matiski, Aaron Martin, Matt Hill, Tom Balcom, Jane Bisel, Jeff Callinan, David Carisch, Grant Carlson, Greg Donofrio, Melissa Ekman, Dan Hartman, Ellen Herman, Renay Leone, Dan Smith, Cindy Telstad, Phillip Waugh, Phil Willkie",,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Partner Organizations: Kasson Alliance for Restoration, Mantorville Restoration Association, Friends of Mayowood, Denmark Township Historical Society, Friends of Saint Rose, Preservation Lake City, County Historical Societies, Red Wing Downtown Main Street, Winona Main Street, Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Faribault Main Street, and Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism PAM will work to provide its partners with staff support, administration, supervision, and additional preservation and planning expertise. There are two phases associated with this grant: a nine-month planning stage resulting in a strategic plan, and a three-month phase to develop partnership documents for the interested partners. As envisioned, SEMPP will strengthen these organizations by providing direct support to ongoing preservation efforts. SEMPP will increase awareness of historic preservation's role to build communities, promote shared values, and develop local economies through hands-on preservation advocacy, community/economic development, partnership building, community organizing, and campaign management. The lasting goals of this 13-county planning initiative are to build an ongoing presence in the region that will achieve incremental preservation outcomes and ultimately create a partnership model that can be exported to other parts of the state. SEMPP will accomplish this mission through the newly hired project coordinator.",,,2014-06-01,2015-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Doug,Gasek,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","416 Landmark Center","75 W 5th Street","St. Paul",55102,"651.293.9047 x5",,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-preservation-partnership,,,,
35048,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration - Phase III",2016,2910000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(b)","$2,910,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forest purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and to enhance grasslands, forest, and savanna. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"26 Forest acres Restored.  78 Prairie acres and 453 Forest acres (for a total of 531 acres) Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability. 145 Prairie acres and 34 Forest  acres (for a total of 179 acres) Enhanced.  Total of 736 acres impacted. ",,14200,"TNC ",2895800,14200,,0.47,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect and restore declining habitats and watersheds for important wildlife species in strategically targeted areas of biodiversity significance in Southeast Minnesota. The project will result in increased public access and expanded habitat complexes critical to the state. ",,"This project has two primary components: fee title acquisition of priority parcels, and restoration and enhancement of prairie and forest habitat in important complexes of protected habitat. Work done using this appropriation accomplished both of those objectives. The Nature Conservancy used funds from this appropriation in acquiring 531 acres of land in fee from 5 landowners. These acquisition added 287 acres to 7 springs Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and Whitewater WMA under ownership of MN DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife and 244 acres to the Brightsdale and Gribben Creek units of the RJ Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest under the Division of Forestry. This new public land protects over 3 miles of trout stream frontage, along with important forest and bluff prairie habitat. TNC worked closely with DNR in prioritizing and acquiring all of these units, and performing important restoration and enhancement work after acquisition. Restoration and enhancement through this appropriation occurred both on tracts acquired with LSOHC funds, where TNC restored or enhanced 291 acres of forest and 110 acres of prairie, and other publicly owned land, where TNC completed projects that restored or enhanced 88 acres of forest and 226 acres of prairie. TNC worked with DNR staff, Conservation Corps MN, and local contractors to remove encroaching brush from large bluff prairies and oak savanna on several parcels. We used prescribed goat grazing to control buckthorn and honeysuckle on bluff prairies previously cleared, where a seedbank of invasive brush was threatening the restored site. We also treated invasive species in fire-dependent oak woods surrounding prairie areas, allowing future prescribed fire to manage larger areas and maintain the diverse transition zone that includes prairie, savanna and oak forest. On several sites where bluff prairies had previously been restored, a seedbank of invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle was threatening the restorations. On these sites, TNC worked closely with staff from the Non-Game program within DNR to use prescribed goat grazing to control the encroaching brush. Repeated goat grazing is proving effective at defoliating brush on restored prairie sites that are difficult to treat through other means due to the challenging terrain. Defoliating the brush during the growing season both gradually weakens the undesirable species and frees resources for the desired grass community to re-establish on these sites. Over time, the expanding grass component will better carry fire and make prescribed burning more effective. Both forest and prairie communities were restored on former agricultural fields, where the restoration not only added new acres of habitat, but reconnected existing habitat that had been fragmented by cropland. Prairies were planted by broadcasting seed on bare ground in early winter to allow natural scarification over the winter. Forest sites fields were planted through direct seeding in order to provide the best chance of having sufficient seedlings survive the expected impacts of deer browsing. Finally, funds from this appropriation were necessary to remove structures from a large acquisition project purchase with subsequent LSOHC grants. Removing the buildings is a necessary step in returning the site to a natural condition where additional prairie and forest communities can be restored along several miles of Rush Creek in Fillmore County. Working closely with partners was key to the success of this program. TNC worked with other local stakeholders including Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), DNR staff from multiple agencies, local contractors, and landowners in identifying opportunities, prioritizing projects, and completing them effectively. The collaboration built through this effort continues to benefit ongoing work funded through LSOHC and helps inform other conservation initiatives, such as local water planning and habitat monitoring carried out by other entities. TNC is committed to staying engaged in Southeast Minnesota and continuing the successful work of this partnership. ",2015-07-01,2021-11-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0766",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-iii-1,,,,
35049,"Southeast Forest Habitat Enhancement",2016,904300,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(g)","$910,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to enhance forests in southeastern Minnesota. A list of proposed land enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Enhanced 3,095 acres ",,40000,"NWTFMDHA ",888000,52000,,,DNR,"State Government","With these funds the DNR enhanced almost 3,100 acres on 140 different tracts within State Forests and Wildlife Management Area lands in southeastern Minnesota.  While a lot of forest management can be conducted with well-planned and carefully conducted timber harvests, these activities enhanced these forested habitats beyond standard harvest practices such as increasing hard mast production (acorns, hickory nuts, etc).  This will provide long-term benefits for a range of wildlife species and increased recreational opportunities for Minnesotans. ",,"With this appropriation, DNR Wildlife and Forestry staff used a range of forest enhancement techniques to increase the quality of habitat for a range of wildlife species.  These techniques and their objectives are listed below.   Invasive species removal – There are numerous invasive species in the southeast.  Buckthorn may be the species doing the most damage to these forests, but there are other shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants that also affect forest productivity and diversity.  In many cases, this is done shortly after a tree harvest to try to catch invasives at the establishment phase instead of once they have become well-established.  Understory mowing – This is another type of invasive control used where the invasive species are so dense and the patches so large that chemical treatment or hand-work just isn’t reasonable.   Tree thinning – Tree thinning is the selective removal of less desirable species, either for timber production or wildlife benefits, that outcompete more desirable species.  With less competition, these more desirable species are able to grow and reach maturity much faster as well as produce more mast for food.  In some cases, certain trees can be girdled, killing them, but leave them standing.  These trees can provide cavities for wildlife.  However, this technique isn’t used near trails or roads where the tree which will eventually falls could damage property or injure people.   Tree release –  Often 'release' is a term used when enhancing mixed hardwood stands and thinning is more often used in areas heavily dominated by a single tree species.  The two are variations on a theme but with the same ultimate goal.  For instance, if an oak and boxelder or basswood are growing close together, a wildlife biologist might cut the boxelder or basswood and release the oak to grow faster and produce more acorns.   Seedling planting – With this method seedlings of the desired species are planted in an area.  By planting seedlings, the trees get a 1-2 year head start on overgrowing other competing vegetation.   Direct seeding – Direct seeding is used with mast species such as oaks where seeds are harvested and then directed spread onto the soil surface.  With this method, wildlife managers can do relatively larger acres than with seedling planting.  The determination of which of these two methods is most effective is made on a site by site basis.   Herbicide release – Herbicide release is often used to knock back herbaceous vegetation that can shade the soil surface and discourage seed germination or stump/root sprouting. ",2015-07-01,2020-10-29,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155-4020,"(651) 259-5230",greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-forest-habitat-enhancement,,,,
35072,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase IV",2017,5000000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(d)","$5,000,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy, in cooperation with The Trust for Public Land and Minnesota Land Trust, to acquire land in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8, to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5, to acquire land in fee for state forest purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7, to acquire permanent conservation easements, and to restore and enhance prairie, grasslands, forest, and savanna as follows: $1,506,000 to The Nature Conservancy; $2,930,000 to The Trust for Public Land; and $564,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $80,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired in fee with this appropriation and not transferred to state or local government ownership must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"94 Prairie acres,  1,119 Forest acres, and 219 Habitat acres (for a total of 1,432 acres) Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability. 27 Wetland acres, 94 Prairie acres, 328 Forest acres, 219 Habitat acres (for a total of 668 acres) Protected in Easement. 41 Prairie Enhanced acres. ",,380200,"Private ",4928300,62600,,1.28,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect approximately 1,375 acres and restore and enhance approximately 280 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species in strategically targeted areas of biodiversity significance in the Blufflands resulting in increased public access and habitat. ",,"The program's 4 core activities were to acquire lands in fee, protect lands through conservation easement, restore and enhance habitat. On June 19, 2017, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) acquired and conveyed a former 833-acre Girl Scout camp to the Minnesota DNR to create the new Yucatan Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Fillmore and Houston Counties. Located in the Richard J. Dorer Memorial State Forest in Southeast Minnesota, the Yucatan WMA is predominantly forested with oaks, cherry and other hardwood species. It contains majestic bluffs with stunning panoramic views of the Root River, one of the best trout streams in the Midwest. In addition, the new WMA includes the literal headwaters of a small spring-fed stream that is teeming with native brook trout. Several rare species call the land home, including timber rattlesnakes and a rare plantain. Yucatan WMA will provide outstanding public recreational opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking and wildlife observation in an area with relatively little public land. This successful acquisition used $2,255,200 of the Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase IV acquisition funds. On December 13th, 2018, TPL acquired and conveyed approximately 340 acres to the Minnesota DNR as an addition to Choice WMA in Fillmore County. This land contains bluffs with beautiful views of the Root River Valley. It also contains the headwaters of a small spring-fed stream with a healthy population of native brook trout. Many animal species call the land home, including deer and turkey, providing excellent public hunting opportunities. This acquisition used the remaining $489,901 of the ML16 Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase IV acquisition funds in addition to $331,099 of the ML17 Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase V acquisition funds. This project also leveraged $500,000 in DNR RIM funds. We have accomplished and exceeded the stated outcomes of this program. In the Spring of 2019, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) closed on 409 acres of the 885-acre Schueler Wildlife Management Area acquisition, including 1 mile of trout stream. The portion of the property acquired with this appropriation has approximately 18 acres of bluff prairie overlooking the Rush Creek valley and 276 acres of hardwood forest; nearly 115 acres of pasture and a farmstead that has been cleaned up is being restored to habitat. TNC used private funds to restore a portion of an oxbow wetland on the property near Rush Creek that provides new wetland habitat. The successful acquisition of this property is the result of TNC maintaining contact with a large landowner along Rush Creek since 2007, when it was identified as a top 10 protection priority in the region. TNC used goat grazing to enhance bluff prairie and oak savanna on 35 acres in Whitewater WMA and 6 acres on Rush Creek Woods WMA. Using goats on bluff prairie and oak savannas in Southeast Minnesota has proven to be a cost-effective means to prepare sites for prescribed fire and allow for a regular fire return interval. The Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) completed 4 conservation easements protecting 451 acres of forest and prairie, and16,473 feet of shoreland along streams. Each project is described in brief below; project summary sheets with more extensive descriptions, maps and photos have also been uploaded into the final report: 1. Bear Creek (Erding) – Located along Bear Creek in Fillmore County, this 81-acre property lies within an MBS Site of Moderate Biodiversity Significance, and protects forested blufflands, canyon-like ravines, and one mile of shorelines along a tributary to Bear Creek. 2. Frontenac State Park (Jones Trust) – This scenic 164-acre property lies on a terrace of the Mississippi River adjacent to Frontenac State Park in Goodhue County. Composed principally of agricultural field, the landowner donated the conservation easement valued at $696,400. Subsequent to the donation, the Land Trust restored the ag lands to native prairie through a CPL grant. 3. South Fork Root River (Dahl Creek Farms, LLLP) – Situated on the edge of Irish Ridge above the South Fork Root River in Houston and Fillmore Counties, this 415-acre property is dominated by forested bluffs that descend over 400 feet in elevation to the floodplain below. The conservation easement protects 1.73 miles of shoreline along the South Fork Root River and its tributaries. 4. Wiscoy Valley (Mueller) – Located in Winona County, this 164-acre conservation easement protects mixed hardwood forest and over 3,800 feet of shoreline along a tributary to Money Creek, a state-designated trout stream. ",,2022-02-02,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0766",rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Winona","Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-iv,,,,
10033960,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 11",2024,3675000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(e)","$3,675,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire lands in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat on public lands and permanent conservation easements in southeast Minnesota as follows: $1,311,000 to The Nature Conservancy; $942,000 to Trust for Public Land; and $1,422,000 to Minnesota Land Trust. $168,000 of the amount to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified as priorities in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced",,,138500,"Landowners and Private",3554000,121000,,2.33,"TNC, TPL, MLT","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect approximately 852 acres using conservation easement and fee land acquisition, and restore and enhance approximately 240 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species. Actions will occur in strategically targeted, resilient corridors of biodiversity significance within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota, resulting in increased public access and improved wildlife habitat.","The Southeast Blufflands is Minnesota's most biodiverse region. Some 86 different native plant communities have been mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) in the program area, covering nearly 150,000 acres. These communities provide habitat for 183 rare state-listed plants and animals and more Species in Greatest Conservation Need than anywhere else in the state. These imperiled species are concentrated within 749 Sites of Biodiversity Significance. Despite this biological richness, only 5% of the region has been protected to date. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and The Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership, are working to change this circumstance. Through our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program, we are working to expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands, allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high-quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with fragmented ownership. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This program is increasing access to public lands to meet the continued high demand for outdoor recreation within the region. This Program has a long, proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity conservation, land access and watershed health. To date, the Partnership has protected 8,797 acres of priority lands and 39 stream and river miles, and has restored/enhanced 2,611 acres of habitat. This 11th Phase of our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program continues this body of work: 1.Conservation Easements. MLT will protect 600 acres of high-quality private land through conservation easements and develop restoration and habitat management plans for eased lands. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through an RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCD offices. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state. 2.Fee Acquisition. TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on all potential fee title acquisitions. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. Fee acquisition of forest (113 acres), prairie (133 acres) and 0.9 miles of coldwater trout stream is planned. 3.Restoration and Enhancement. TNC will use a stewardship crew and contractors to restore/enhance approximately 240 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian habitat and forest within priority complexes of protected lands. Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Ruff,"The Nature Conservancy","60042 CR 84 ",Kellogg,MN,55945,"(507 261-4954",david.ruff@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-11-0,,,,
10035266,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 12",2025,3052000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(j)","$3,052,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to acquire lands in fee and permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat on public lands and permanent conservation easements in southeast Minnesota as follows: $970,000 to The Nature Conservancy, $964,000 to Trust for Public Land, and $1,118,000 to Minnesota Land Trust. Up to $112,000 to Minnesota Land Trust is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified as priorities in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced",,,74100,"Landowners and Private",2921200,130800,,2.92,TNC,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect approximately 434 acres using conservation easement and fee land acquisition, and restore and enhance approximately 455 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species. Work will occur in strategically targeted, resilient corridors of biodiversity significance within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota, resulting in increased public access and improved wildlife habitat.","The Southeast Blufflands is Minnesota's most biodiverse region. Some 86 different native plant communities have been mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) in the program area, covering nearly 150,000 acres. These communities provide habitat for 183 rare state-listed plants and animals and more Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) than anywhere else in the state. These imperiled species are concentrated within 749 Sites of Biodiversity Significance. Despite this biological richness, only 5% of the region has been protected to date. The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Minnesota Land Trust (MLT) and The Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership, are working to change this circumstance. Through our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program, we are working to expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands, allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high-quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with fragmented ownership. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This program is increasing access to public lands to meet the continued high demand for outdoor recreation within the region. This Program has a long, proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity conservation, land access and watershed health. To date, the Partnership has protected 9,245 acres of priority lands and 42 stream and river miles, and has restored/enhanced 5,875 acres of habitat. This 12th Phase of our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program continues this body of work: 1.Conservation Easements. MLT will protect 269 acres of high-quality private land through conservation easements. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through an RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCD offices. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state. 2.Fee Acquisition. TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on all potential fee title acquisitions. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. Fee acquisition of 165 acres of forest, prairie, and other habitat and 1.5 miles of coldwater trout stream is planned. 3.Restoration and Enhancement. TNC will use a stewardship crew and contractors to restore/enhance approximately 400 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian habitat and forest within priority complexes of protected lands. Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors. MLT will enhance 55 acres of high-quality habitat, both on public lands as well as on private lands protected through conservation easements in prior phases of this program.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Ruff,"The Nature Conservancy","60042 CR 84 ",Kellogg,MN,55945,"(507 646-9662",david.ruff@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-12,,,,
10000102,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration - Phase V",2018,2375000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(c)","$2,375,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management purposes under Minnesota Statutes 86A.05, subdivision 8; to acquire land in fee for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 5; to acquire land in fee for state forest purposes under 86A.05, subdivision 7; to acquire permanent conservation easements; and to restore and enhance prairie, grasslands, forest, and savanna for agreements , as follows: $1,000,000 to The Nature Conservancy; $675,000 to The Trust for Public Land; $700,000 to Minnesota Land Trust, of which up to $80,000 is to Minnesota Land Trust for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired in fee with this appropriation and not transferred to the State of Minnesota or local government unit must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"All work in this project was focused around priority conservation areas within the Blufflands Ecological Subsection, which contains more Species in Greatest Conservation Need than any other subsection in Minnesota. Conservation opportunity areas were identified by TNC, MLT, TPL, MN DNR and others based on the MN Biological Survey (MBS), existing public land assets, and the potential to expand and connect habitat complexes. Projects protected and improved habitat conditions for rare plants and animals along with popular game species in the region, including whitetail deer, wild turkey and ruffed grouse. Most projects are situated along or near trout streams; protection and restoration were focused on maintaining and improving trout waters and fishing opportunities. Projects funded through this appropriation have impacted known 66 occurrences of 25 different plants, animals, or communities considered rare, threatened, endangered, or of special concern. These include plants such as goat's rue, snow trillium, and the State Endangered Carey's sedge; and animals such as timber rattlesnake, North American racer, rusty-patched bumble bee, and Leonard's skipper.","A total of 990 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 416 in Fee Title, 441 in Easements, 133 in Enhance.",641200,"Private, RIM Critical Habitat Match and Private",2266200,70300,,0.76,"The Nature Conservancy; The Trust for Public Land; Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The program protected 416 acres through fee-title acquisition and 441 acres in conservation easements for a total of 857 acres of protection. Program partners also completed 161 acres of habitat enhancement, including 31 acres that occurred on property protected through this award.","The program's four core activities were to acquire lands in fee, protect lands through conservation easement, restore, and enhance habitat. To protect habitat, program partners worked collaboratively with DNR and Soil and Water Conservation District partners to identify priority parcels and contact landowners to discover and cultivate potential projects. Program partners also conducted direct outreach to landowners; for fee acquisition projects local real estate listings were monitored. Habitat restoration and enhancement sites were identified and prioritized in partnership with private landowners (for conservation easements) and DNR land managers (for fee acquisitions), with whom we worked collaboratively to develop project specifications. Enhancement projects in this phase primarily focused on brush management of bluff prairies where invasive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle threaten the success of recent restorations. Prescribed goat grazing was the main tactic used on these sites, where the steep slopes make mechanical treatment impossible and hand treatment difficult and costly. This work was carried out by local contractors who managed goat herds through a rotation of paddocks at each site throughout multiple growing seasons. The Rush Creek fee acquisition parcel completed by TNC included several structures which required demolition to be transferred to MN DNR. TNC contracted with an environmental services company to inventory all potential hazardous materials in the buildings, and then hired a construction firm to demolish the buildings and properly dispose of all potentially hazardous waste. We were able to utilize dirt excavated from a small wetland scrape we completed on the parcel to fill the old foundation and basement areas.",,2017-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Biske,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,612-331-0766,rbiske@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston, Winona","Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-v,,,,
10033414,"Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 10",2023,5358000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(d)","$5,358,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements as follows: (1) $1,817,000 to The Nature Conservancy to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14, and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat; (2) $1,430,000 to The Trust for Public Land to acquire lands in fee for wildlife management under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; for scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5; for state forests under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7; and for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 14; and (3) $2,111,000 to Minnesota Land Trust to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance wildlife habitat, of which $216,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Large corridors and complexes of biologically diverse wildlife habitat typical of the unglaciated region are restored and protected - We will track the acres of priority parcels protected within the Conservation Opportunity Areas (COA) identified as priorities in regional planning. Success within each COA will be determined based on the percentage of area protected, restored and/or enhanced",,,252200,"Landowner Donations and Private",5210600,147400,,2.08,"The Nature Conservancy; MLT; TPL; ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will protect approximately 1,535 acres using conservation easement and fee title acquisition, and restore and enhance approximately 195 acres of declining habitat for important wildlife species. Actions will occur in strategically targeted areas of biodiversity significance within the Blufflands of Southeast Minnesota, resulting in increased public access and improved wildlife habitat.","The Southeast Blufflands is Minnesota's most biodiverse region. Some 86 different native plant communities have been mapped by the Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) in the program area, covering nearly 150,000 acres. These communities provide habitat for 183 rare state-listed plants and animals and more Species in Greatest Conservation Need than anywhere else in the state. These imperiled species are concentrated within 749 Sites of Biodiversity Significance. Despite this biological richness only 5% of the region has been protected to date. The Trust for Public Land (TPL), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Minnesota Land Trust (MLT), in partnership, are working to change this. Through our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program, we are working to expand and connect larger contiguous blocks of protected lands, allowing land managers to restore, enhance and maintain high-quality habitats at a scale difficult to accomplish with fragmented ownership. Protecting and managing these lands is not only important for ecological reasons, but also benefits public enjoyment of these lands and the resources they provide. This program is increasing access to public lands to meet the continued high demand for outdoor recreation within the region. This Program has a long, proven track record of protecting, restoring and enhancing lands that meet both state and local priorities for biodiversity, land access and watershed health. To date, the Partnership has protected 8,137 acres of priority lands and 30 miles of stream, and has restored/enhanced 1,893 acres of habitat. The 10th Phase of our Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Program continues this: 1. Conservation Easements. MLT will protect 1,099 acres of high-quality private land through conservation easements and develop restoration and habitat management plans for eased lands. MLT will identify potential projects within targeted priority areas through an RFP process coupled with local outreach via SWCD offices. This competitive landowner bid process will rank projects based on ecological value and cost, prioritizing the best projects and securing them at the lowest cost to the state. 2. Fee Acquisition. TNC and TPL will coordinate with MN DNR on potential fee title acquisitions that will be conveyed to DNR. TNC and TPL will assist the participating DNR Divisions by conducting all or some of the following activities: initial site reviews, negotiations with the willing seller, appraisals, environmental reviews and acquisition of fee title. TNC and TPL will transfer lands to the DNR except when TNC ownership is appropriate. Fee acquisition of 436 acres of forest/prairie/habitat, and 2 miles of coldwater trout stream is planned. 3. Restoration and Enhancement. TNC will use a stewardship crew and contractors to restore/enhance approximately 145 acres of bluff prairie, floodplain, riparian and forest habitat within priority complexes of protected lands. MLT will restore and enhance 50 acres of habitat on existing easements and identify restoration/enhancement priorities on its other existing easement lands in the Southeast. Ecological restoration enhancement management plans will be developed in coordination with the DNR staff, landowners and/or hired subcontractors.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Avenue West, Suite 300 ","St. Paul",MN,55114,651-999-5307,Bob.McGillivray@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-minnesota-protection-and-restoration-phase-10,,,,
10017832,"Southeast Forest Habitat Enhancement Phase II",2021,1000000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 3(e )","$1,000,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance forests in southeastern Minnesota. A list of proposed land enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Habitat for species such as Karner blue butterflies, timber rattlesnakes and other rare reptiles and amphibians where enhanced under these improvements. Habitat enhancements to dry oak communities, dry jack pine savannah, edge rock bluff prairies, dry barrens, mesic prairies, oak woodlands, savannahs, and fire dependent forests were enhanced providing corridors and expanded habitats for many species. There are dozens of species rare plants and animals that depend on these community types that were enhanced by the management actions in this grant.","A total of 4,672 acres were affected: 22 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 4,650 in Enhance.",,,983700,11700,,None,DNR,"State Government","We enhanced 4,650 of forested habitat in SE MN and restored 22 acres of fallow fields into forest habitat exceeding our initial project proposal acres by 1,622 acres. Projects included 710 acres of tree planting, 2,142 acres of prescribed burns, 75 acres of tree seedling release, and 1723 acres of invasive species removal. All projects were completed in cooperation with local staff from the Divisions of Forestry and Wildlife.","Tree planting occurred using multiple tree contracting crews from SE MN with work overseen by DNR staff. Prescribed burns were conducted with DNR staff and CCMI crews with prep work installing fire breaks and mopping up post fire. Direct seeding was completed with a contract crew and the seedling release was conducted by contractors with manual cutting to ensure the tree species of preference is managed for. Invasive woody removal was removed by CCMI and contractors. The restoration work was done by a contractor with site preparation and seeding to convert old, fallow fields back into forested habitats.",,2020-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd Box 20","St. Paul",MN,55155-4020,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southeast-forest-habitat-enhancement-phase-ii,,,,
10013421,"Southern Minnesota History Co-op Marketing Plan",2015,40000,"MN Laws 2013 Chaper 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5 History Partnerships","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Available upon request. Contact:grants@mnhs.org","We were able to meet our short term and intermediate goals through the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding between the partners through October 31, 2017 and the completion of this project. As far as long term goals, SoMN History is still in the early stages of achieving those. As a group, we have completed some group purchases for archival supplies and will be discussing further initiatives for 2017 and beyond.",,35,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",40035,,"Roger Hand - Chair, Dennis Schultz - Vice Chair, Fran O'Connell - Secretary, Marilyn Lawrence - Treasurer, Ronald Allen - County Commissioner liaison, Janet Daley, Ruth Nerhaugen, Howard Burfeind, Nancy Barth, Loren Evenrud, and Ken Roufs",,"Goodhue County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To develop a marketing plan for the Southern Minnesota History Co-op.",,"Partners: Goodhue County Historical Society, Nicollet County Historical Society, Rice County Historical Society, Steele County Historical Society, Waseca County Historical Society The five partners will increase their organizational capacity and reach new audiences throughout Minnesota by improving their collaborative and individual marketing efforts. This will include sharing advertising costs and using cross-promotional efforts to bring visitors to the five sites. The marketing efforts will have a secondary effect of increasing revenue sources, which can be directed towards increased programming, exhibits, and collections preservation. It is anticipated that the co-op marketing model could be applied to other regional groups. The partnership:s three goals are to: 1. Establish sustainable models for policy, governance, and finances for a local history co-op. 2. Conduct a branding effort to clearly define the new partnership and develop a marketing plan that tells the story of all organizations. 3. Conduct long-range planning for the group to identify additional collaborative programs and marketing outreach efforts for the co-op.",2015-06-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dustin,Heckman,"Goodhue County Historical Society","1166 Oak Street","Red Wing",MN,55066,"(651) 388-6024",info@goodhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Goodhue, Nicollet, Rice, Waseca",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/southern-minnesota-history-co-op-marketing-plan,,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012425,"Spirit of the Rondo Athlete Manuscript",2019,9550," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9550,,"Eric Levinson (Chair), David Milton (Treasurer), Rebecca Bernhard, Jonathan Palmer (ex-officio), Melanie Adams, Anne Dresen, Scott Flaherty, Taffy Jones (Secretary), Genelle Monger, Adrian Perryman, Lanny Taylor"," ","Hallie Q. Brown Community Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of athletes in the Rondo community, 1940-1970.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dawn,Selle,"Hallie Q. Brown Community Center"," 270 N. Kent Street "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 224-4603"," dselle@hallieqbrown.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spirit-rondo-athlete-manuscript,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031096,Spirited,2022,22000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","These are the outcomes we aim to accomplish: 1. A documentary that is linguistically and culturally accurate and representative of the Hmong experience. This can be measured by the approval of a Hmong language consultant and positive feedback from community members through the feedback screening. 2. A community screening and discussion that has a positive impact. This will be measured by surveys that measure self-reported levels of personal and community impact. 3. An Impact Campaign plan. This will be measured by a complete impact kit that includes a curriculum, resources, swag and more focusing on Hmong shamanism. It will also include a 12 month plan for more screenings and discussions about this topic.","Team Update - From late Spring 2022 to end of year (December 2022), the Impact Campaign team identified collaborators and partners for the project. We engaged in an introductory meeting with leaders at institutions like the Shaman and Herb Healing Center, Wilder Foundation, Hmong Museum and BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota. The team grew with the new addition of an Impact Co-Producer, Tou Ger Lor, a Master Shaman who is supporting the development of the Shaman Kit and Curriculum for the campaign. Feedback Session - We held our first feedback session on Saturday, September 10th, at In Progress (St. Paul). The team invited a handful of trusted community members to watch six scene drafts from the film. We engaged them in a three hour conversation to pull feedback to further develop the film in a culturally competent way. A lunch was served and participants received stipends for their participation. The conversation was robust and very helpful to the production team to further develop the film. Social Media - The team created social media platforms to enhance our digital presence and community engagement and reach. Social media pages include Facebook public page, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter. As we are in the quiet phase of our campaign, there has been little activity with the social media pages. We anticipate active engagement when the campaign is publicly launched in mid-2023. Impact Campaign - We developed our goals for the impact campaign both with these funds and beyond. We started the groundwork for the learning materials through conversations with our new Impact Co-Producer. We also purchased learning items that would be included in the impact kits. This includes joss paper, boat money, incense, twine, yarn, stickers, and more. Community Screening - We purchased several items for the screening in advance, wanting to use our funds before the end of year. These items include plates, utensils, napkins, drinks, and brochure holders. Community Engagement - As part of this project, to build up interest in the impact campaign, Joua and Billy have been engaging in community speaking and screening opportunities to start introductory conversations about Hmong spirituality. By doing so, we are garnering interest, support and a following for the Impact Campaign. ; Outcome 1 - Documentary We did not receive the full requested funding to assist with completing Spirited, the feature documentary. We were able to find other funding from other sources, so while the film is not yet completed, it has made significant strides this year. We have had various progressing versions of the film that we screened for feedback at various points. The community has responded with overwhelmingly positive responses (below). In March 2023, we were invited to screen a sample of our film to the public for feedback and sit in a panel discussion to talk more about the film and impact campaign post-show with Theatre Mu at Mixed Blood Theatre. An estimate of about 75 people were in attendance at the post-show screening and panel discussion, with an estimated 90% being Hmong American. In April 2023, Public Functionary hosted a feedback screening for Spirited. The audience of about 30 was 99 percent non-Hmong. A majority of the group was BIPOC. In September 2023, two partner organizations hosted feedback screenings for us: Kartemquin Films and Docuclub Minnesota. The first event garnered about 15 participants who offered great constructive feedback about how to strengthen the film itself. The second event garnered about 20 in person attendees and 8 virtual attendees. Outcome 2 - Community Screening and Discussion The Shaman Education Event took place on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN). 77 people registered via Google registration, and an estimated 60 people attended the event with 90% in the age range 18-44 years-old, 68% women, and 92% of Asian/Asian American descent. 71% identified as community members and a mixed percentage of shamans, students, parents, educators, and healthcare providers. The 3-part event started with a short clip screening highlighting Joua's documentary-in-progress, Spirited, a photography series Joss Trilogy, and pilot series episode Modern Shaman - all creative media works about and inspired by Hmong shamanism. There was a break and lunch intermission for audiences to mingle, submit questions for the Q&A session. Lastly, Joua moderated a panel discussion with Modern Shaman creator, Gregory Yang, and shamans Billy Lor and Sally Chang. The conversation focused on storytelling and spirituality, representation, and the ways Hmong traditions are shifting in America. Following the discussion, the panel answered questions submitted by the audience. Audience members were able to review and take home the draft curriculum and kit. Audience members were encouraged to submit feedback about the event and draft curriculum and kit per an evaluation link and QR code. Attendees told us how surprised they were that we were giving them these kits and how thankful they were for the resource. Many shared that they had struggled to find information about Hmong spirituality, and this was a valuable kit for them to learn from and share with others. Outcome 3 - Impact Campaign Plan The team built relationships with key community leaders and organizations who have vocalized a lot of support for the project. Many invited the team to participate in community events. These events included: Speaking: Shamanism Workshop at University of Wisconsin Stout, about 50 attendeesSpeaking + Tabling: Hmong New Year celebration in Menomonie, WI, about 150 attendees, Speaking: A panel discussion hosted by Hamline University's Hmong Student Association, about 20 attendees Screening The Twin Cities Media Alliance PROLOG group, about 10 attendeesTabling and showcasing the impact kit materials at the Hmong Qeej Festival, estimated 1000 attendees. We have been in conversations with various organizations who are eager to partner with us to host future events upon the completion of the film. These organizations include but are not limited to Asian Media Access, the Hmong Shaman and Herbal Center, Hmong Museum and Transforming Generations. Local Hmong charter schools have expressed interest in partnering to bring the learning materials to their schools. National organizations like the Center for Asian American Media and ITVS have education wings and have expressed interest in helping us get the materials to a national education audience upon broadcast. The impact Campaign team posted occasionally, pro-capacity, throughout 2023. As of November 2023, Spirited has gained 105 followers on Facebook and 231 followers on Instagram with 1,045 post engagement and 8,865 post reach consisting of audiences from midwest (i.e. MN, WI), west coast (i.e. CA, WA), east coast (i.e. NYC, MA, NC) and international regions (i.e. Thailand, Laos). Demographics of actively engaged audiences via social media report 75% women and 25% men, with 80% between the age of 25 to 44 years old. Additionally, the Spirited email list has grown to 79 subscribers. Changes We spent less on the Impact Kit than anticipated. The extra funds were moved to cover food and event expenses for the Shaman Education Event. This includes paying an artist stipend to Cha Lor to showcase her photography inspired by Hmong spirituality, to be included in the conversation about Hmong spirituality and storytelling. It also allowed us to spend a little bit more money on food to create a sample of a spiritual tray that people could grab treats from. We were also able to buy some portable containers to help package the food individually to decrease the spread of COVID or other illnesses. We also moved the remaining $228.62 to pay our Producer/Director Joua Lee Grande, as encouraged by the MHC earlier this year. She was willingly the least paid team member as the lead of the project. ",,,"We received in-kind support from In Progress. They provided a space for us to host our feedback screening. . We received in-kind support from In Progress. They provided a space for us to host our initial feedback screening. We received in-kind support from partner organizations like Public Functionary, Kartemquin Films and Docuclub MN - they hosted feedback sessions. We had family volunteers who kindly donated their time and labor to support the organizing and operations of the Shaman Education Event prior and during the event. They assisted us with assembling the impact kits, preparing for the event, assisting at the event, and cleanup. As of November 2023, we have received 16 small donations to our GiveMN page tied to our fiscal sponsor to support our ongoing work.",6906,,N/A,,"Spirited Films LLC",Individual,"Filmmaker Joua Lee Grande and her team will complete feature-length documentary Spirited, host feedback sessions and develop an Impact Campaign to create curriculum, community screenings and discussions that focus on the film's topic of Hmong shamanism, how it is changing in modern-day Minnesota, and how it exists alongside current issues.",,,2022-05-02,2023-12-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spirited,,,,
17331,"Spring Lake Archaeology in the 21st Century: Ranelius Site",2010,20876,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,14058,,,,,,"Science Museum of Minnesota",,"To make publicly accessible 1955 archaeological artifacts from the Ranelius Site.",,"To make publicly accessible 1955 archaeological artifacts from the Ranelius Site.",2010-04-01,2010-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Edward,Fleming,,"120 W. Kellogg Blvd.","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spring-lake-archaeology-21st-century-ranelius-site,,,,
28516,"Spring Grove Research and Exhibit Design",2014,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Dr. Thom Carlson, Bill and Karen Fried, Jim and Karen Gray, Ed and A.J. Myrah, J.C. Nerstad, Georgia Rosendahl, Mike and Diane Schmidt, Melissa Pierce Schroeder, Saundy Solum, Jill Storlie, Esq., Drs. Johnathan and Patty Storlie, and Mary Ann Thurmer.",,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research, develop themes for, and design an exhibit on the history of Spring Grove, 1850-1900.",,,2013-09-01,2014-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Karen,Gray,"Giants of the Earth Heritage Center","PO Box 223, 163 West Main Street","Spring Grove",MN,55974,507-450-1373,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Houston,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spring-grove-research-and-exhibit-design,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
2103,"Springshed Mapping for Trout Stream Management (MN DNR)",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d2","$500,000 is from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as coldwater sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $250,000 is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $250,000 is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs, but the springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed water to these springs and to learn how these waters might be affected by development and water use. Overall Project Outcome and Results Springshed delineation provides critical information for the protection and management of the springs that form the coldwater streams of southeast Minnesota. Our primary tool is fluorescent dye tracing. During the two-year period of Phase II, DNR (in cooperation with the U of M) conducted 26 traces in Fillmore, Houston, Winona and Wabasha counties that mapped over 12,000 acres. The Fillmore County traces were in the Galena Formation. We discovered three previously unmapped springsheds and expanded the boundaries of five known springsheds. The expanded boundary springsheds were in the Watson Creek and South Fork Root watersheds, target areas for the local, state and federal Root River Initiative. The new springsheds are in the Crystal Creek watershed. These traces enhanced MDA watershed research and education efforts. The traces in Houston, Winona and Wabasha were in the St. Lawrence Formation. This work expanded the geographic range of St. Lawrence traces and demonstrated that conduit flow in the St. Lawrence (a confining unit in the state well code) is a regional phenomenon. Four new springsheds were located in the St. Lawrence. Two of the traces in Houston County were run from streams that do not disappear into the St. Lawrence but flow continually across it. Both of those traces were detected at springs and one was detected in a private well. This indicates that St. Lawrence groundwater across southeast Minnesota could be impacted by the surface water quality of streams crossing the formation in shallow conditions. Solinst level-temperature-conductivity loggers were purchased in the second year of the project. The data from them has shown that Prairie du Chien formation springs can be monitored for minor temperature fluctuations. Detecting these fluctuations has allowed us to conclude that the monitored springs are affected by snowmelt runoff. This information will be used for spring assessment protocol development. Project Results Use and Dissemination The project manager has spoken about the project and its results to local, state and federal officials, citizen groups, anglers, local, state and federal agency staff, and met one-on-one with numerous landowners. Project results are part of the base data for Root River Initiative watershed management efforts in the Watson Creek and Rush Pine watersheds. MPCA staff are using the maps as part of their nitrate-TMDL development. MDA staff are using the springshed maps to modify their watershed research in the Crystal Creek watershed. The project was featured on MPR when a reporter accompanied the project manager on a spring snowmelt runoff dye trace near Canton, MN. Two traces were conducted in cooperation with the earth science class at Fillmore Central High School in Harmony. The students assisted with dye input and sampling. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Jeff ",Green,"MN DNR","2300 Silver Creek Rd NE",Rochester,MN,55906,507-206-2853,jeff.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Washington, Winona",,"Buffalo River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/springshed-mapping-trout-stream-management-mn-dnr,,,,
10006507,"State Forest Acquisition, Richard J. Dorer Memorial Forest - Phase V",2019,1255000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 3(d)","$1,255,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire in fee and enhance lands for wildlife habitat in the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Project sites selected for protection contain important ecological landscape features and native plant communities of high or outstanding biological significance, including floodplain forests and sensitive creek shoreline habitat. These sites were prioritized in part for the critical habitat they provide for several state listed threatened species.","A total of 346 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 44 in Fee Title, 0 in Easements, 302 in Enhance.",,"General Fund",245100,,,0.25,DNR,"State Government","Phase 5 of the Sate Forest Acquisition project protected 43 acres of critical forest habitat in the southeastern ecological section of the state. These lands have been incorporated into the State Forest program of the Outdoor Recreation System, and will be sustainably managed for quality wildlife habitat, timber production, and public recreation in perpetuity. Additionally, over 300 acres of sensitive floodplain forest habitat were enhanced using a variety of methods.","In working with local conservation partners, DNR Forestry staff identified opportunities to acquire lands in the Richard J. Dorer State Forest that best met forest management objectives. Parcels were identified through discussions with willing private land owners, and ranked using DNR's strategic land asset management (SLAM) tool, with priority given to those that improved public land access to state lands, consolidated fragmented ownership boundaries, and provided protection of critical forest habitats. Due to a variety of circumstances, several of the larger acquisition projects targeted with this appropriation were unable to be successfully completed. In total we were able to protect one parcel for 43 acres; far below the original goal of 300 acres. RJD Pleasant Grove, Olmstead County - This parcel consists of high quality wet mesic blue beech and bitternut hickory riparian forest along nearly 425 feet of Partridge Creek. It is ranked outstanding in biodiversity significance by the MN Biological Survey (MBS), and contains at least one plant species that is listed as state threatened, and several other species of greatest conservation need. Protection of this parcel helps provide an important buffer against nearby agricultural lands, and helps mitigate water quality issues in Partridge Creek. Enhancement projects were focused on sensitive floodplain forest communities in the southeastern ecological section of the state that were degraded with invasive species and at risk of failing to regenerate. In total we were able to enhance over 300 acres of native forest plant communities. Our initial plan to enhance these sites included both removal of invasive woody species and underplanting of native trees. However due to limited availability of appropriate native seedlings, we instead limited planting to a single critical site along Clear Lake in Goodhue County. This provided an opportunity to expand our invasive species control efforts to a greater number of sites, and resulted in treatment of more than double our initial enhancement goal of 130 acres. Efforts included controlling for terrestrial non-native species through a variety of treatment methods, including selective cutting, girdling, and herbicide applications targeting woody invasive shrubs. Forest species diversity was also enhanced through selective overstory thinning, site preparation, and planting of under-represented native tree species using specialized root production method (RPM) planting stock. Use of RPM hardwood seedlings in floodplain restoration ensures better site enhancement success by promoting rapid establishment of native trees in riparian areas before invasive species can gain a foothold.",,2018-07-01,2023-03-31,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Busse,"MN DNR Forestry","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155-0044,"(651) 259-5270",Jeff.busse@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-forest-acquisition-richard-j-dorer-memorial-forest-phase-v,,,,
10002297,"State Park Pollinator Habitat Restoration",2018,672000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$672,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to restore at least 520 acres of monarch butterfly and other native pollinator habitats in at least seven state parks in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan core areas and establish pollinator plantings and interpretive exhibits in at least ten state parks. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 39","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5594",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Douglas, Freeborn, Kandiyohi, Lyon, Rock, Washington, Winona, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-pollinator-habitat-restoration,,,,
10000104,"State Forest Acquisition, Richard J. Dorer Memorial Forest - Phase IV",2018,1000000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 3(e)","$1,000,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire lands in fee for wildlife habitat purposes in the Richard J Dorer State Forest under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"105 acres Protected in Fee with State PILT Liability. ",,,"General Fund ",410700,,,0.4,DNR,"State Government","This project will protect and enhance high priority habitat in fee for the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Forest in southeast Minnesota. This will include enhancing mixed deciduous forest lands through silvicultural practices and control of invasive species. The project will also provide additional opportunities for hunting in an area of the state where public hunting opportunities are limited. All projects will be done in accordance with the state forest land asset plans, RJ Dorer State Forest Plan and the SE MN Driftless Project Map. ",,"Working collaboratively with staff from DNR’s Wildlife and Ecological sections, and local conservation partners, DNR Forestry staff targeted acquisition opportunities in the Richard J. Dorer State Forest that best aligned with forest management objectives and DNR land acquisition goals. Parcels were selected from area land asset management plans, with priority focus on those that improved public access to state lands, consolidated fragmented ownership boundaries, and provided protection of critical forest habitats. Permanent protection of these parcels is more important now than ever, as they connect to larger forest habitat complexes, and provide a crucial buffer between existing forestlands and the increasing development pressures on adjacent agricultural lands. Although we were successful in acquiring over 100 acres of important forest habitat, this amounted to only a third of the lands we had sought to protect in this project. In total three new parcels were added to the Richard J. Dorer State Forest system, providing a variety of benefits as described briefly below: RJD Jefferson 6, Houston County – Acquired 40 acres of high quality mesic hardwood forest habitat; including a vulnerable dry bedrock bluff prairie outcrop that provides crucial habitat for a state listed threatened species of rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus). Protection of this parcel helps provide an important buffer to adjacent agricultural lands, and helps mitigate water quality issues from runoff entering Winnebago Creek, a designated trout stream, less than a mile down slope. RJD Arendahl, Fillmore County – Acquired 37 acres of valuable lowland hardwoods and forested wetlands situated below steep talus slopes in the Root River catchment basin. Protection of this site is important, as it includes a portion of a rare native plant community (southern dry talus cliff) that is ranked critically imperiled statewide (S1), and provides important habitat for many species of greatest conservation need. Acquiring this parcel also helps improve public access to another 360 acres of state forest land nearby along Torkerlson Creek (a designated trout stream). RJD Holt 2, Fillmore County – Acquired 28 acres of critically imperiled rare native plant communities (S1 and S2); including dry southern talus bluffs, and a valuable wet mesic blue beech forest along a seasonal tributary to the Diamond Creek (a designated trout stream). These forestlands provide important habitat for several state listed species; including eastern spotted skunk, timber rattlesnake, and the western prairie fringed orchid. The northern portion of this parcel sits adjacent to commercial agricultural lands, and had been managed as a buffer through the CRP program. Forest restoration efforts are underway to further enhance the ecological integrity of this area. ",2017-07-01,2022-02-16,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Busse,"MN DNR Forestry","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155-0044,"(651) 259-5270",jeff.busse@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Houston","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-forest-acquisition-richard-j-dorer-memorial-forest-phase-iv,,,,
21747,"State Parks and State Trails Land Acquisition",2014,1000000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04a","$1,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire authorized state trails and critical parcels within the statutory boundaries of state parks. State park land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work plan. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1000000,,,7.58,"MN DNR","State Government","Minnesota’s extensive state park and trail system, the second oldest in the country, is currently comprised of a total of 76 state parks and recreation areas and 13 state trails scattered throughout the state. Some of Minnesota’s state parks and trails have privately owned lands within the designated park boundaries or trail corridors. Purchase of these lands from willing landowners for addition to the state park and trail system makes them permanently available for public recreation and enjoyment and facilitates more efficient management. Additional benefits include preserving contiguous wildlife corridors, facilitating preservation and restoration of native plant communities and cultural resources, reducing impacts of future development, and providing riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks, and lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to fund the acquisition of approximately 245 acres to add to the state park and trail system, which includes: 50 acres for Great River Bluffs State Park in Winona County; 115 acres for Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area in Crow County; and 80 acres for the Mill Towns State Trail in Rice County",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04a.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Christie,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5579",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Crow Wing, Kandiyohi, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-parks-and-state-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
2107,"State Trail Acquisition",2010,1000000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$1,000,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to assist in the acquisition of the Brown's Creek Segment of the Willard Munger Trail in Washington County and Paul Bunyan State Trail in the city of Bemidji.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,4100000,,,,,,"MN DNR","State Government","Project Overview Minnesota, which was recently named ""Best Trails State"" in the country, is host to numerous state trails providing a variety of different outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state. This appropriation is allowing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to acquire land expanding two of these state trails: the Brown's Creek segment of the Willard Munger Trail in Washington County and the Paul Bunyan Trail along Lake Bemidji. The Brown's Creek segment runs six miles between the Gateway State Trail and downtown Stillwater along the route formerly used by the Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Train, while the new segment of the Paul Bunyan Trail runs 1.25 miles along the southeastern shore of Lake Bemidji. Overall Project Outcome and Results The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funding allowed for the following: Ownership of approximately 1.25 miles of the Paul Bunyan State Trail. Acquisition of this property provided for the necessary connection to the Paul Bunyan State Trailhead on the southeastern corner of Lake Bemidji. The property is comprised entirely of former industrial property, located adjacent to the shoreline of Lake Bemidji. The 2009 Trust Fund appropriation amount partially funded this acquisition. Ownership of approximately 6 miles of the Browns Creek Segment of Munger State Trail. The property is comprised entirely of the right-of-way of the former Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Trail and traverses the margins of the St. Croix River floodplain adjacent to T.H. 95, the gently to steeply sloping bluffs of the river valley and gently rolling uplands that are interspersed with residential and commercial development. The 2009 Trust Fund appropriation amount partially funded this acquisition. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Stan,Linnell,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 52","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5626,stan.linnell@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Chippewa, Dodge, Houston, Olmsted, Swift",,"Bois de Sioux River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-trail-acquisition,,,,
23913,"State Forest Acquisitions Phase 2 - RJ Dorer Memorial Hardwoods State Forest Land Asset Project",2015,950000,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(e)","$950,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire lands in fee and permanent management easements, including for habitat purposes, in the Richard J. Dorer State Forest under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protected in fee 203 acres ",,111300,"General Fund",759500,4200,,0.25,DNR,"State Government","Priority lands were acquired within the Richard J. Dorer State Forest; protecting forests, habitat and providing public hunting, trapping and compatible outdoor uses as well as watershed protection.  This project protected 203 acres of forest land, reduced boundaries by 3720 feet, provided access to 1116 acres of state forest land, and protected 2000 feet of shoreline.",,"Parcels were selected from a pool of desirable parcels primarily identified in the Richard J. Dorer land asset management plan.  These pool parcels were selected from three classifications; those providing protection of a critical forest habitat, those providing access to state land and those consolidating fragmented state land parcels. Parcels were further prioritized by the acres accessed, completion of consolidation and values protected.   All known stakeholders are supportive of these acquisitions including county boards and forest user groups such as Pheasants Forever, The Nature Conservancy, and the Minnesota Deer Hunter’s Association which have contributed funding for previous acquisitions. We coordinate efforts with these groups to develop complimentary proposals that prevent duplication and enhance outcomes. ",2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Robert,Milne,"DNR - Forestry","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55304,651-259-5270,bob.milne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Winona","Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-forest-acquisitions-phase-2-rj-dorer-memorial-hardwoods-state-forest-land-asset-proje,,,,
35053,"State Forest Acquisitions Phase III",2017,801600,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(g)","$1,000,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire lands in fee for wildlife habitat purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 7. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"339 acres protected (in fee with state PILT liability) ",,120000,"General Fund ",801600,2900,,0.4,DNR,"State Government","Protected through fee title acquisition 340 acres of priority forestland habitat in the northern and southeast ecological sections of the state.  All parcels have been included in the DNR State Forest system; providing for long-term, ongoing protection and management of lands for the benefit of all Minnesotans. ",,"Working in collaboration with conservation partners, local government units, and ecological and wildlife professionals throughout the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry staff identified strategic opportunities for acquiring priority additions to our State Forest system.  Parcels were selected from area land asset management plans, with priority given to those that improved public access to state lands, consolidated fragmented ownership boundaries, and provided protection of critical forest habitats. In this third phase of the State Forest Acquisition project, we were able to successfully meet all our intended objectives of protecting 340 acres of high quality forested habitat, using only 80% of requested funds.  In total four new State Forest additions were completed, providing a variety of benefits as described in breif below: Watopa 1, Wabasha Co. – Protected 182 acres of high quality upland hardwood forest and vulnerable dry bedrock bluff prairie adjacent to existing state forest lands in the Snake Creek Unit of the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest.  Acquisition of this parcel protects an important tributary critical to maintaining water quality from adjacent agricultural lands before emptying one mile downstream into Snake Creek, a designated trout stream. Savanna 1, Aitkin Co. – Acquired a high priority 80 acre inholding in the Savanna State Forest that had been completely surrounded by existing state lands.  Management boundaries were reduced by almost 8,000 feet, greatly improving our ability to manage these lands cost effectively, preventing future development fragmentation, and enhancing wildlife habitat continuity.  Crooked Creek 1, Houston Co. – Protection of these 37 acres allows for the restoration of 1,400 feet of sensitive shoreline along Crooked Creek trout stream just above where it enters into the Mississippi River.  Land had been heavily grazed pasture, and is being actively restored to native hardwood bottomland forests.  Protection and restoration of this previously degraded site will significantly reduce runoff erosion, improve water quality, and enhance critical riparian and riverine wildlife habitat along an important corridor adjacent to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.  In addition this acquisition provides better public and management access to adjacent state forest lands, allowing for more hunting, fishing and other recreational opportunities. Steamboat 1, Hubbard Co. - Acquisition of this critical 40 acre inholding in the Paul Bunyan State Forest significantly reduces management boundaries by over 5,000 feet, greatly reducing management costs and fragmentation.  This parcel was being divested by a large forest industry landholder (Potlatch), and was at risk of deforestation due to potential private acquisition and subsequent development to other land uses.  Protection of this tract ensures it will remain permanently forested, improving the overall habitat value of the landscape by providing for large, continuous intact native forest communities. ",,2020-11-02,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Busse,"MN DNR - Forestry","500 Lafayette Road ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5270",jeff.busse@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Houston, Hubbard, Wabasha","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-forest-acquisitions-phase-iii,,,,
17023,"Statewide Survey of Historical and Archaeological Sites",2010,494786,"Laws of Minnesota, 2009, Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2 ","Statewide Survey of Historical and Archaeological Sites. $250,000 in 2010 and $250,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Historical Society for a contract or contracts to be let on a competitive basis to conduct a general statewide survey of Minnesota's sites of historical, archaeological, and cultural significance. Results of this survey must be published in a searchable form, available to the public on a cost-free basis. The Minnesota Historical Society, the Office of the State Archaeologist, and the Board of Indian Affairs shall each appoint a representative to an oversight board, to select a contractor and direct the conduct of this survey. The oversight board shall consult with the Minnesota Departments of Transportation and Natural Resources. Funds appropriated for this purpose do not cancel and may be carried over from one year to the next. ",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",," Having current and accurate data on historic and archaeological sites is important to understanding our past and to preserving Minnesota’s history for future generations. In 2010-2011, the Minnesota Historical Society awarded contracts for these survey projects: Survey of sacred American Inidan sites in the Twin Cities metro area Identification of prehistoric burial mounds in Scott and Crow Wing Counties using LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) Archaeological survey of Olmsted County Archaeological survey of Swift County Archaeological survey of the North Shore in Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties Archaeological field survey of southwestern Minnesota to discover sites that hold the state’s earliest cultural history Investigation and research of unrecorded historic cemeteries in Minnesota Brainerd ceramics study The Office of the State Archaeologist has more information on its website under ""Legacy Amendment Documents.""  Representatives of the Minnesota Historical Society, the Office of the State Archaeologist and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council oversaw these projects. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Patricia,Emerson,"Minnesota Historical Society",,,,,612-725-2410,,Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, St. Louis, Swift, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-survey-historical-and-archaeological-sites,,,,
17023,"Statewide Survey of Historical and Archaeological Sites",2011,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",," Having current and accurate data on historic and archaeological sites is important to understanding our past and to preserving Minnesota’s history for future generations. In 2010-2011, the Minnesota Historical Society awarded contracts for these survey projects: Survey of sacred American Inidan sites in the Twin Cities metro area Identification of prehistoric burial mounds in Scott and Crow Wing Counties using LiDAR (Light Detection & Ranging) Archaeological survey of Olmsted County Archaeological survey of Swift County Archaeological survey of the North Shore in Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties Archaeological field survey of southwestern Minnesota to discover sites that hold the state’s earliest cultural history Investigation and research of unrecorded historic cemeteries in Minnesota Brainerd ceramics study The Office of the State Archaeologist has more information on its website under ""Legacy Amendment Documents.""  Representatives of the Minnesota Historical Society, the Office of the State Archaeologist and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council oversaw these projects. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Patricia,Emerson,"Minnesota Historical Society",,,,,612-725-2410,,Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Carver, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, St. Louis, Swift, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/statewide-survey-historical-and-archaeological-sites,,,,
28650,"StEPs Assessment",2014,9575,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9575,,"Rich Hoppe, Chair; Dick Mullen, Vice Chair; Greg Kryzer, Treasurer; George Bergh; Dann Dobson; Tom Falkofske; Eric Fortin; Eric Hopp; Paul Hugo; Don Mason; Robert Moen; Arthur Pew III; Mark Schreier; and Phil Wellman",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To grow the capacity of the organization to preserve and interpret history through a national training standard.",,,2014-03-01,2015-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Hartje,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 E Pennsylvania Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55130,651-228-0263,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/steps-assessment-0,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
34044,"StEPs Self Assessment",2016,9999,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",9999,,"Nicole DeGuzman Executive Director, Bob Jensen President, Bill Bruentrup Vice President, Raydelle Bruentrup Secretary, Jessie Ness Treasurer, Steve Carlson, Rick Currie, Mike Erickson, Mickey Michlitsch,",0.00,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide Maplewood Area Historical Society with professional continuing education through a national museum training program.",,,2015-09-01,2016-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,DeGuzman,"Maplewood Area Historical Society","2170 E County Road D",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-341-9848,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/steps-self-assessment,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
19204,"Strengthening the Children's Discovery Museum and Wizard of Oz Exhibit",2013,22000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. The new WOZ exhibit will be ready for construction in March, April, and May 2014.2. Staff enrichment will lead to implementation of a whole new series of curricula. Program and exhibit refinements witnessed at other museums will be incorporated at CDM.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,,,"Officers: Doug Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rasmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Carole Erickson, Pamela Miner, Laura Nikkel, Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson",,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum's (CDM) new 3,000 piece Wizard of Oz (WOZ) collection will be properly archived, conservation materials purchased, and exhibit concept and design drawings completed. CDM facilitators and educators will travel to other children's museums in Minnesota for staff enrichment and professional development.",,,2013-08-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,director@cdmkids.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strengthening-childrens-discovery-museum-and-wizard-oz-exhibit,,,,
10031366,"Strengthening Families and Building Communities through Positive Image Oral Histories",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Debra Spears, Trent Bowman, Alyssa Austin",,"Positive Image","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To document in 12-17 oral history interviews the history of strong African American families and communities in Minnesota.",2023-04-01,2024-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terry,Austin,"Positive Image","9000 Kentucky Ave N","Brooklyn Park",MN,55445,6122394823,positiveimageta@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strengthening-families-and-building-communities-through-positive-image-oral-histories,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031099,"Strive Community Publishing: Black Joy Literary Clubs",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Along with increasing access to book publishing, the literary arts, and educational resources comes the work of increasing awareness, which leads to increasing community engagement. Engaged community members will be encouraged to become ambassadors for increasing awareness of the barriers to access to book publishing in a white-centered industry. With the Black Literary Clubs being community-informed, we will also work to empower the community to facilitate them. The number of events and activities that are developed in collaboration with the community will be one way to measure success. Social media and website analytics will be used to measure engagement, as well as You-Tube channel views (our video content will be shared on cable TV/Speak MPLS, which is in-turn posted on our You-Tube channel). If we accomplish community-driven plans for various Black Joy Literary Clubs, we hope to see the following outcomes: * Intergenerational clubs and/or clubs for specific age groups * Writing clubs for all skill and ability levels * Reading clubs for all skill and ability levels * Options for clubs in-person and online * Building more relationships with local Black authors, artists, and scholars * Collaborations with schools, libraries, and community centers * Social media followers and engagement (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) * Strive Publishing website engagement * Growing list of community resources * Poetry and short stories added to the Strive Short Story Dispenser Whatever Black Joy Literary Clubs the community develops we are committed to supporting them and even duplicating them for greater reach throughout the state.","There are three literary groups currently meeting: 1. Women's Circle Book Talk - The facilitator, Angie Lamb-Onayiga, is the co-founder of the Sista Co-op, which is the retail space that the Strive Bookstore is located within. She saw the interview that Oprah recently did with Viola Davis about her new memoir, Finding Me, and she asked if I could order it for her. Since Strive Publishing is also a bookseller now, I ordered the book for Angie. She was so happy to receive the book and had been talking to friends about it, who also wanted the book. That is when I told Angie about the Black Joy Literary Groups and asked her if she wanted to facilitate a book club. She named it the Women's Circle Book Talk, posted it on social media and immediately got 14 Black women to sign up. The grant funds are used to purchase the books for the women (we had to limit the number of participants to 10). The Women's Circle Book Talk meets the 4th Saturday of the month (June and July to discuss Finding Me by Viola Davis; August and September to discuss Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson). The women in the Women's Circle Book Talk group range in ages from late-thirties to early-sixties. 2. Black Joy Book Club 1 - The facilitator, TeNaya Rhines, is younger (maybe mid-thirties) and communicates mostly by text, online, and social media. I met TeNaya at a community event at the North Regional Library. She seemed excited about books, so I struck up a conversation with her and mentioned the Black Joy Literary Clubs idea. TeNaya was overjoyed to begin planning a club because as she put it, ""I never read a whole book before!"" Here is what TeNaya posted on Facebook and Instagram (minus the cute emojies): Excited about Black Joy Literary Groups... I AM!I will be hosting a small not your average book club for upto 5-7 black women who live in the minneapolis/st.paul surrounding area. About Me: I'm new to reading for enjoyment and I love it. I enjoy reading self-help / self awareness books and I'm interested in reading, adventure, mystery, scifi, biography and poetry. I am open to reading and exploring black authors that are not local as well. Let's get lost or found in a good book together while enjoying some good food, drinks and discussion! Come join me in exploring local black authors in black spaces! This book club will do fun activities like: * create and/or choose a local artist to make a few images for our book club SWAG! * have some of our meetings in Black Owned businesses! *make snack menus and curate cocktails/beverages that match our book/chapter or theme. * as your host I will do monthly giveaways/raffles within our group that match our book or theme. * host a local author to do live readings/book signing and talk about their book and creative process! * donate a couple of our book club meeting times to volunteer for a local black charity or cause. * Any other activities, events, or travel will depend on the book(s) we are reading and willingness to participate. Are you interested... know anyone would be..? Inbox me! -- Mrs.TeNaya N. Rhines There are five women currently reading the book published by Strive Publishing, Blend In or Fade Out by local Black author Colnese Hendon. TeNaya kicked off the book club at For Real Coffee House in George Floyd Square, which is owned by the author, Colnese Hendon's son, and where she had the official book launch on May 25th. From then on, the meetings have been held over Zoom every Sunday at 2:00 when two to three women join as they are able. In between meetings, TeNaya sends encouraging texts to keep reading. TeNaya is an artist and is working on creating a logo for the group or she may hire an artist to do it. The grant funds will pay for TeNaya's monthly stipend of $100, plus supplies, author honorarium, and artist fees. The author has been invited to join the group once the book is read and TeNaya is planning to make it a celebration for the author. So far, TeNaya has received $100 for facilitating the online meetings. 3. Author Read Aloud in the Garden - The Green Garden Bakery and Sumner Olson Library hosted this read aloud. We inquired with Sumner Library in north Minneapolis to see if they would be interested in hosting a Black Joy Literary Group. They hosted author, M'lina Mangal in the garden last summer when we had a local business sponsor a book giveaway, and the families enjoyed it so much they had been asking when they would have another reading. Everyone decided we should give the families what they've been asking for and give them another garden reading with a book giveaway. We collaborated in two planning meetings, and held the author read aloud on the evening of August 10, 2022. ; As a result of this funding we have provided the following free literary events for the Black community: - The Women's Circle Book Club began in June 2022, focused on reading memoirs, and facilitator volunteered to keep meeting with 6 - 8 members. - The Black Joy Book Club began in April 2022 and facilitator continued through June 2023 and she is now considered ways to keep the book club members reading. - There were four local author visits: one memoir author, one romance author, one young adult author, and one children's book author. - There was a family literary event with an author that was also a performance artists. - The final offering is a writing workshop series for advanced writers. The main goal was to engaged community members in the literary arts. I wanted to encourage community members to become ambassadors for increasing awareness of the barriers to literary arts and work to empower folks to plan for and facilitate Black literary clubs and workshops. I engaged with folks at community events, met with many colleagues from the literary community, and asked for ideas in implementing literary groups. There was always excitement and enthusiasm in discussions about organizing Black Joy Literary Clubs. I have spent countless hours sharing with others the history of Black literary societies, which inspired me to apply for this grant. Even though most of my discussions did not lead to organizing a club, I believe that by sharing and reminding folks of our rich history of Black literary societies, I have planted seeds that will grow in the years to come. Moreover, I have deepened relationships within the community and folks know that I am open to collaborating with them at any time to help elevate Black literary events. The Black Joy Literary Clubs that grew out of connections and discussions have become a meaningful part of the community and they exemplify the ""joy"" in engaging with Black literature. Consider the Women's Circle Book Club. This group of women are mostly middle-aged social workers who deal with trauma in the community in some form or another. When they come together to discuss the memoirs of inspiration Black women (Viola Davis, Cicely Tyson, Betty Shabazz, etc.) they are making connections and having discussions that validate them on a personal level. There is joy and power in coming together as Black women, self-led, in a beautiful Black-own space (The Sistah Co-eop). The Black Joy Book Club also attracted Black women, a younger generation of women (mostly in their 30s) who were not in the habit of reading. The facilitator chose the first book and the members voted on the next books to read. The first two books were by local authors because the facilitator wanted to have the authors (Colnese Hendon, Devone Cosey) come in and discuss their books with the club after each reading. After that, the group chose to read Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, with the dream of some day getting to meet him. From there the group began to enjoy audio books, reading and discussing articles and mixing up how they communicated (in-person, online, text, GroupMe app). Family engagement was another ""joy"" that came from meeting with folks in the local literary scene. Every time I'd meet a new author or have an opportunity to catch up with authors I knew, I would talk about the Black literary societies and how we could come together like days of old. Through those discussions I was able to schedule a few family author events. We hosted Maya Marchelle at the Sistah Co-op for a reading and musical performance of the song she wrote to go along with her children's book, which families enjoyed. We hosted two more family author readings at Strive Bookstore; one with children's book author M'lina Mangal and another with young adult author, Ari Tison. These events brought in families from the near north side along with downtown Minneapolis. The one writing workshop that came out of all the meetings and discussions is Onyxsphere. I was finally able to connect with and organize with two well known folks in the Black literary scene. Pamela Fletcher and I had been planning a writing workshop for months that for various reasons did not work out. However, when I finally met and got to know Arleta Little, while discussing possibilities for collaborating on a Black Joy literary project, we discovered with both now Pamela. The outcome of the three of us discussing and planning is Onyxsphere, a writing workshop for Black women with advance writing skills. I had high hopes for offering writing clubs for all skill and ability levels, which did not pan out but I am amazed at what did come together with Pamela and Arleta. With the exception of writing clubs for all skill and ability levels, I have achieved all of my goals: * Intergenerational clubs and/or clubs for specific age groups * Writing clubs for all skill and ability levels * Options for clubs in-person and online * Building more relationships with local Black authors, artists, and scholars",,,,17016,,"The Strive Advisory Committee: Mary Taris Mark James Patricia Welch Kevin Jenkins Donna Gigery; Mary Taris, Founder/CEO Mark James, Advisory Board Member Patricia Welch, Advisory Board Member Kevin Jenkins, Advisory Board Member Donna Gingery, Advisory Board Member",,"Strive Publishing",,"Strive engages with the community in creating Black Joy Literary Clubs that empower voices from the Black community to rise above stereotypes, demographic disparities, and negative media portrayals. We provide a platform for communal work in taking control of the Black narrative and in educating with truth and lived experience. Joy comes from sharing authentic stories and power lies within the voices of everyday Black people to break down harmful stereotypes and strengthen our community.",,,2022-02-01,2023-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strive-community-publishing-black-joy-literary-clubs,,,,
10012619,"Structured Content MnOpedia",2018,2200," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The proposed project outcome, to create two MnOpedia entries were completed and submitted for publishing by Krista Hanson on February 20, 2019. Links to the final articles are here: http://www.mnopedia.org/group/international-institute-minnesota ; http://www.mnopedia.org/event/festival-nations",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",2200,,"Kitty Goggins, Mark Kalla, Carolyn Nestingen,Glen Skovholt, Jean Bovee, Victor Cede?o, Zhu ?June? Cheng, Dave Depaepe, Charles Horwitz, Jeffrey L. Mandel, MD, Mary Miklethun, Gerry Nolte, Aydurus Osman, Kate Tilney"," ","International Institute of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To create entries about the International Institute of Minnesota and Festival of Nations for the MNopedia project for online research.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cori,Ertz,"International Institute of Minnesota"," 1694 Como Ave "," St. Paul "," MN ",55108,"(651) 647-0191"," certz@iimn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/structured-content-mnopedia,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
28471,"Structural Assessment and Work Plan for Pattern Shop at Jackson Street Shops",2013,6600,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","The targets were acheived in the timeframe specified and for $400 less than budgeted.",,,,,6600,,"Mayor Chris Coleman Council Members, President Kathy Lantry, Dave Thune, Melvin Carter, Amy Brendmoen, Chris Tolbert, Russ Stark, Dan Bostrom",,"City of St. Paul","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified professional to complete a structural assessment and work plan.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Spong,"City of St. Paul","25 W 4th Street, 1400 City Hall Annex","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-266-6714,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/structural-assessment-and-work-plan-pattern-shop-jackson-street-shops,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10012336,"MN Suburban Lakes Nautical Archaeology Project: Targeted Sonar Survey & Anomaly Assessment",2019,9980," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","MHM's primary goal for the MSLNA-TSS-AA Project, a Phase 1 archaeological reconnaissance survey, was to determine the nature of specific anomalies?possible shipwrecks & other submerged sites - after conducting targeted sonar scanning of possible anomalies using new and improved sonar equipment - exceeded expectations and produced several positive outcomes. As a whole, the MSLNA-TSS-AA Project produced interesting and significant results investigating 14 anomalies in 4 lakes in 4 counties using SCUBA. MHM dove upon and identified 7 wrecks, recognized an additional 2 wrecks in sonar data that will be targeted during future research, 14 possible wrecks, 11 maritime sites or objects, and 8 ?other? objects in Prior Lake, Lake Pulaski, Medicine Lake, and Lake Johanna. Of the 7 wrecks, MHM acquired Minnesota Archaeological Site Numbers for 5 of them from the OSA: 1 in Lake Pulaski, 3 in Medicine Lake, 1 in Lake Johanna. The wrecks in Medicine Lake and Lake Johanna are the first underwater archaeological sites identified in these lakes. In time, the 2 unidentified wrecks in Prior Lake and Medicine Lake, along with the possible wrecks, will be investigated using SCUBA. Recognized sites will get site numbers once they qualify for that status under OSA guidelines. Specifically in Prior Lake, MHM recognized the 4th wreck in that lake (Anomaly 57) and 4 possible wrecks (Anomalies 58, 59, 63, 64). It is archaeologically necessary to investigate these anomalies using SCUBA to determine their nature and rudimentarily document them if warranted. Anomaly 1 is a maritime site comprised of 2 pontoons; dive reconnaissance on this site is essential to determine whether it is a capsized raft or boat. Two other potential maritime sites - the possible Fish House/Dock Box (Anomalies 8.2) and Fish House (Anomaly 30) will also require SCUBA reconnaissance to determine their natures. If one or both of these anomalies is a Fish House, it is a piece of material culture that represents a significant activity for a large number of Minnesotans. Another maritime site that also represents Minnesota transportation is the possible Snowmobile site; diving is required on Anomaly 65 to determine its nature. Some maritime sites identified in 2016 and through new sonar footage in Prior Lake during the MSLNA-2 Project have sufficient detail that diving on them will not be necessary in the future. Those anomalies include the Large Dock (Anomaly 54), Dock Section (Anomaly 63), and the different combinations of boat lifts, canopies, and frames (Anomalies 41, 4, 6, 8.1, 28.1, 28.2). These maritime resources are expected to be found on the bottom of Minnesota?s lakes because of their use as shoreline infrastructure that are often susceptible to high winds. Also, MHM does not plan on conducting dive reconnaissance on the Power Pole (Anomaly 5), Barrels (Anomaly 56.1-56.5), or the V-Shaped Object (Anomaly 56); if a day?s dive plan and tank air could accommodate a quick drop onto these objects, MHM would consider some data collection. Therefore, one more season of fieldwork will allow MHM to determine the nature of the new wreck (Anomaly 57), possible wrecks (Anomalies 1, 58, 59, 63, 64), and the other possible maritime/transportation sites (Anomalies 8.2 30, 65) in 2-3 days of fieldwork. Specifically in Lake Pulaski, MHM recognized the 8th and 9th wrecks in that lake (21-WR-206, Anomaly 51) and the future investigation by SCUBA of Anomalies 58 and 59 will take 1 day of fieldwork to complete. Specifically in Medicine Lake, additional fieldwork will be required to determine the nature of 3 possible wrecks (Anomalies 10, 36, 70) and a large object with an interesting acoustical signature that may be a wreck, vehicle, or another type of site (Anomaly 46); this anomaly is intriguing. MHM has no plans to dive on the series of barrels (Anomalies 34.1-34.7) and poles/tree remains (Anomalies 60a-A60i) unless research questions arise that can only be answered with additional fieldwork. The other unknown anomalies will require additional sonar survey to produce additional detailed images or SCUBA reconnaissance to confirm their nature (Anomalies 52, 59, 67, 69, 71, 72, 73.1-73.2). Further SCUBA reconnaissance fieldwork in Medicine Lake would require between 1 and 5 days to complete. Specifically in Lake Johanna, additional fieldwork will be required to determine the nature of 6 possible wrecks (Anomalies 20, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31), and further historical research into the probable identification the Possible Round Wreck or Recreational Float (Anomaly 21) and the Metal Buoy (Anomaly 26). While the identification of the Big Dock (Anomaly 22) is not in question, MHM may conduct dive reconnaissance on the site if future historical research suggests additional information can be attained through fieldwork. MHM has not located photographs of a large dock on Lake Johanna, either through historical imagery nor through aerial photography. The Ice Rink and Goal (Anomaly 19.1-19.2) appear to be exactly what MHM has determined they are, but the substance that comprises the ice rink is unknown. MHM suggests it is a large plastic tarp or tarps, information discernible only with SCUBA reconnaissance. Beyond any archaeological implications of the presence of a large tarp on the bottom of a somewhat small lake - it could be covering archaeological resources that cannot be identified while it lies on the bottom - ecological concerns may be of interest to the Minnesota DNR. The investigation of the 6 possible wrecks and information gathering on identified anomalies will be part of a research plan during future archaeological fieldwork. These wrecks and sites join dozens of other submerged cultural resources already identified other suburban lakes including White Bear Lake, Lake Waconia, and Lake Minnetonka. Comparing and associating these new sites with known sites increases our understanding of the historical contexts within which these cultural resources operated or were exploited by Minnesotans. As more Minnesota wrecks are documented, the changes in watercraft design and construction will more completely fill-out the maritime historical record. Many of the smaller craft on the bottom of Minnesota's suburban lakes represent nearly 140 years of our relationship with historical personal watercraft. When the internal combustion engine began to replace steam-powered boats in the late 19th and early 20th Century, watercraft operation became possible for 1 person to do since a boiler operator was not longer necessary. The rapid development of the outboard motor set up the proliferation of personal watercraft, made of wood, steel, aluminum, and fiberglass. The higher speeds attained by internal combustion engines also led to changes in hull design. Other maritime sites identified during the MSLNA-TSS-AA Project 2 large docks in Prior Lake (Anomaly 54) and Lake Johanna (Anomaly 22), as well as small dock sections in Prior Lake. As with Lake Minnetonka and White Bear Lake, among dozens of objects blown into the lake by strong storms or deposited there by the habit of disposing of unwanted objects (sometimes by accident) on the ice or dumped from boats. These include Anomalies 26, and 19.1-19.2 in Lake Johanna and Anomalies 7 and 56 in Lake Pulaski. The diversity of nautical, maritime, and underwater sites so far identified in Minnesota's suburban lakes are tangible examples of the rich maritime history of central Minnesota. Through research, diving on wrecks and anomalies to collect pertinent data, and ensuring that the collected information is accessible by the public, MHM will continue to investigate the submerged cultural resources of Twin Cities area lakes into the future. Comparison of sonar data from the 4 lakes in this study, recorded from different directions and during times of the year, have revealed new sites as well as false targets that do not require reconnaissance using SCUBA. This new data allows MHM to produce smart and efficient dive plans; this will continue into the future. The results of the MSLNA-TSS-AA Project summarized above is connected to all the work that came before and that will come after its completion. It is clear that the types of sites that exist in our suburban lakes are diverse, archaeologically and historically significant, and worthy of great attention. The historic period wrecks represented in these lakes span over 120 years of local maritime culture. Lastly, the large and significant data produced during the suburban lakes projects has and will be used for comparison, identification, and analysis purposes as MHM identifies wrecks and maritime resources on the bottom of other Minnesota lakes. Additionally, MHM's vetting of volunteer divers ? choosing only ethical, responsible people who understand our Mission to locate, document, preserve, and conserve Minnesota's finite submerged cultural resources within a not-for-profit paradigm ? led to a productive and honest working environment in the field. Fundamentally, MHM conducted sound nautical and maritime archaeology, strong maritime historical research that produced trustworthy data for analysis and future use, and we chose a group of trustworthy volunteers to assist us with the fulfillment of this project's goals.",,396,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10376,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steven R. Hack",0.14,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified archaeologists to conduct a survey of several suburban Twin Cities lakes.",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Christopher,Olson,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota"," 1214 Saint Paul Avenue "," St. Paul "," MN ",55116,"(651) 261-2265"," hiolson@maritimeheritagemn.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mn-suburban-lakes-nautical-archaeology-project-targeted-sonar-survey-anomaly-assessment,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10004561,"Surface Water Bacterial Treatment System Pilot Project",2017,500000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 04t","$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization to reduce bacteria and nutrient loads to Vadnais Lake, a drinking water supply reservoir, through implementation and evaluation of a subsurface constructed wetland as a best management practice for potential statewide use. The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization must consider contracting with the University of Minnesota Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot treatment system so that it maximizes benefits and can be replicated elsewhere. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_04t.pdf,2016-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Corcoran,"Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization","800 County Rd E","Vadnais Heights",MN,55127,"(651) 204-6075",brian.corcoran@vlawmo.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/surface-water-bacterial-treatment-system-pilot-project,,,,
10034035,"Suugaan Initiative: Empowering Somali Youth Through Creative Arts and Music",2024,70000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Ronald Pagnucco, Ph.D. (Board Chair), Jama Alimad (Founder), Kathy Langer, Mary Quinlivan, Shirwa Adan, Jane Leitzman, Gilbert Angervil, Consoler Teboh",,"Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization (CMCEO)",,"Central MN Community Empowerment Organization will revitalize the use of cultural and artistic expressions for the Somali youth of Minnesota to preserve and display their cultural heritage. CMCEO plans to promote patriotism and citizenship through cultural heritage where artists are trained to compose Somali creative arts and music. This will enable youth to learn their cultural heritage and creativity in an engaging environment. The project focuses on 1) training 100 young artists to compose and create Somali cultural and creative music and arts; 2) developing the skills of 20 female artists in the composition of Buranbur, a traditional Somali poetry form; 3) providing a platform for youth to express their cultural identity and engage in social dialogue; 4) preserving and honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Somali community in Minnesota.",,,2024-05-31,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohamed,Goni,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/suugaan-initiative-empowering-somali-youth-through-creative-arts-and-music,,,,
17049,"Tales of the Territory Exhibit Enhancement Project",2010,750,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Nicollet County Historical Society",,"To augment an award-winning exhibit with direct quotes from Dakota people and deepen public perspective on the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux",,"To augment an award-winning exhibit with direct quotes from Dakota people and deepen public perspective on the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux",2010-02-08,2010-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ben,Leonard,,"1851 North Minnesota Avenue","St. Peter",MN,56082,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Nicollet,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tales-territory-exhibit-enhancement-project,,,,
9419,"Tamarack Nature Center Garden House",2010,75000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"Ramsey County",,"to design and install solar PV power equipment at the Garden Center adjacent to the children's garden for interpretive experiences",,,2010-06-11,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tamarack-nature-center-garden-house,,,,
10025072,"TCMRM Archival Shelving-Storage Plan",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","I believe the measures were exceeded as Rose provided an even broader source of information to the museum on topics related to Collection Storage including longer term collections accessioning and disassociating policies and advice (including public relations aspects not considered before), hints for our curator, and other broad ideas to help improve the museum's professionalism.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Oscar M. Lund, Jr., President, Bruce Gustafson, Vice-President, David Kringstad, Secretary, Peter Southard, Treasurer, Bryce Olson, Member, Jesse Mohler, Member, Ross Hammond, Member",,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire professionals to assess and write a collections storage plan for a historically significant collection, which will allow greater public access to this resource.",,"To hire professionals to assess and write a collections storage plan for a historically significant collection, which will allow greater public access to this resource.",2021-10-01,2022-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Southard,"Twin City Model Railroad Museum","668 Transfer Road, Suite 8","St. Paul",MN,55114,6513305487,pbsouthard@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tcmrm-archival-shelving-storage-plan,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025116,"Tellstar News Program Transcription",2022,22000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,17394,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",39394,,"Jo Anne Driscoll, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Anne Field, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, John Guthmann, John Hamburger, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, James Miller, Jonathan H. Morgan, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Jerry Woelfel (Chair), Lee Pao Xiong",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified firm to transcribe 217 interviews and programs from Tellstar News, founded in St. Paul by Readus Fletcher in 1986.",,"To hire a qualified firm to transcribe 217 interviews and programs from Tellstar News, founded in St. Paul by Readus Fletcher in 1986.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tellstar-news-program-transcription,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
9524,"Ten-County School Service Program",2012,75000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Double SSP enrollment to 4,000 children in 20122. Enroll five (5) new schools from each of our six (6) additional service counties (30) new first time schools3. Enroll 40 schools that previously participated at CDM and promote multiple visits each year.4. Teacher rating scores on all all questions asked in the written evaluation survey meet or exceed 4.5 (5 being the highest score, and 1 being the lowest).","1. CDM has more than doubled its school service program enrollment which increased 130%. SSP enrollment reached 4,518 compared with 1,982 during the previous 12 months. There were 3,522 children, 424 teachers and 572 chaperons participating. 2. The museum recruited three (3) new schools (first-time participants) from two (2) new counties – Mille Lacs and Todd. 3. Thirty-seven (37) different schools enrolled again after participating the two previous years. 4. Average teacher rating scores met or exceeded 4.5 on five out of nine questions. When asked if the CDM School Service Program was a valuable use of class time teachers rated the experience at 4.73. Most importantly when asked if their students have talked about the CDM visit, the rating was 4.61.",,49526,,75000,,"Officers: Douglas Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rassmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Jeffrey Borg, Carole Erickson,Corinne Jacobson, Pam Miner, Melanie Jacobson, Laura Nikkel",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota will increase access and deepen engagement with their effectively proven School Service Program. The museum will take down the economic barriers and increase enrollment. This grant will fund more educators and facilitators, curriculum development, scholarship aid, transportation assistance and art/teaching supplies.","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids has a rare opportunity to deliver learning enrichment activities to children in northern Minnesota who generally do not have access to many arts and cultural venues found in the Twin Cities. Over half of the students in the 16 county service area qualify for free and reduced meal programs in their respective districts. Families and schools do not have the resources to provide creative out-of-the-classroom extended learning for their children. Many children are culturally and educationally deprived. The vast distance from large cities most often denies these children the rich creative offerings of a metropolitan area. Poverty is endemic in northern Minnesota. More than 15% of children in each of these 16 counties live in poverty. The Children's Discovery Museum will address these critical issues by supplementing our proven experiential learning activities. ",,2011-12-12,2012-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1900",director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ten-county-school-service-program,"Kaywin Feldman currently serves as the Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Ms. Feldman has more than 15 years of experience leading major art museums and expanding collections and transforming relationships with surrounding communities. Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Ms. Jones-Rizzi has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement in both children’s and science museums. Daniel Spock currently serves as the Director of the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Center Museum. Mr. Spock’s more than 25 years in the museum field include experience as an exhibit designer, an exhibit developer, and public program leadership and administration.",,,
10013346,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester: Arts, Culture and Access Programs",2021,146775,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$150,000 the second year is for the Children’s Museum of Rochester for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage "," Engage visitors in Southeastern Minnesota to build creative and critical thinking skills through play 25,000 total visitors 500 free memberships distributed ","Our goal without knowing a pandemic was about to hit was 43,000 the first year in our space. So the fact we almost reached that goal with several months shut down due to COVID-19 is amazing! We have been able to target more specific programming that aligns more with our three focus areas, health and well-being, STEM, and cultural connectedness. We have been able to build a lot of new partnership within our community help support the communities’ underserved population. Through these partnerships, we have found new groups to deliver more free memberships with our voucher program. We have been able to communicate and work with the Center for Autism, and Families First. We also had a goal to deliver 500 free memberships to families and we exceeded this goal. Because of the pandemic a lot of families had financial struggles and were unable to afford a membership but still needed their children to be involved in hands-on educational learning. So we continued to give free memberships on our budget because we knew that these families needed this so badly. ",,,,146775,,"Angie Bowman-Malloy; Melissa Brinkman; Ken Brown; Brooke Carlson; Tim Deutsch; Darcy Elmer; Greg Epsom; Loree Flick; Shelley Henry; Jenny Hosfeld; Laura Kropp; Kari Michaletz; Becky Montpetit; Shruthi Naik; Carla Nelson; Kim Norton; Sankesh Prabhakar; Sean Ryan; Christopher Wendland",1.5,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021: Health and Safety of our visitors and the community Dynamic Experiences and programming at Children's Museum of Rochester Initiative to engage communities in playful learning through access programs ",,,2020-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Hemker,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","1201 12th Street SW Suite 632",Rochester,MN,55902,"(507) 218-3104",lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-rochester-arts-culture-and-access-programs,,,,
10013367,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League",2020,30000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Broadly, our Spanish Debate League & East African Debate Initiative aim to improve academic opportunity and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Twin Cities middle and high school students. The MNUDL evaluates our Spanish and East African debate programs with the same outcomes as our nonspecialized community programs. These academic and SEL outcomes include:   Outcome 1: Helping middle and high-school aged youth demonstrate & achieve academic growth Indicator 1a: Participants will demonstrate increased reading comprehension; Measurement(s): MCA Reading Scores   Indicator 1b: Participants will demonstrate improvements in academic skills such as critical thinking and analysis; Measurement(s): Survey questions on ability to understand both sides of an issue and confidence in understanding complex ideas   Indicator 1c: Participants will demonstrate greater engagement in school; Measurement(s): Class attendance, Enrollment in advanced coursework   Outcome 2: Helping middle and high-school aged youth improve their social and emotional skills Indicator 2a: Participants will demonstrate growth mindset; Measurement(s): End of season student survey   Indicator 2b: Participants will develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers, coaches, mentors, and peers; Measurement(s): End of season student survey   Indicator 2c: Participants will learn conflict management skills; Measurement(s): End of season student survey   Outcome 3: Helping students feel empowered, and connected to their culture and community Indicator 3a: Participants will feel empowered with the skills to influence those around them; Measurement: End of season student survey   Indicator 3b: Participants will feel more connected to their culture and community; Measurement: Interviews of students   Goals will be tracked by our program team on our data dashboard with a weekly assessment of new program launch metrics. These include: number of new teacher coaches recruited, number of kick-off meetings held, number of students recruited per school program, number of students attending practices and then number of students attending tournaments. Program academic outcomes (Outcome 1) are measured through our research agreements with Minneapolis Public Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools. The MNUDL provides researchers with the name, student ID, and school that a student attends, along with the number of practices and tournaments a student attends (program dosage.) Researchers compares debaters vs. non-debater peers and evaluates: - MCA reading and math scores - Enrollment in advanced classes - Attendance - Expulsion or suspensions - ACT scores - Progress toward on-time graduation Social Emotional Learning (SEL) outcomes (Outcome 2) are measured through an annual student survey of participating students. Students complete the survey online through a google document. Survey questions have been approved by Dr. Brianna Mezuk of the University of Michigan who has published in peer-reviewed journals regarding the impact of debate on academic and SEL outcomes. SEL categories include: Growth Mindset, Goal Setting, Resilience, Positive Relationships & Agency, and Constructive Criticism. Student Empowerment and Agency as well as connection to students’ culture and community (Outcome 3) will be measured through a combination of the student annual survey as well as interviews of students at tournaments. Our entire team reviews our outcomes regularly. Additionally, we share our evaluation results with stakeholders, including foundations, school districts, coaches, parents, and students, through monthly e-newsletters, social media, and quarterly print newsletters. Our staff and advisory board use this information to continually improve programming. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,0.35,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Urban Debate League is an independent program of Augsburg University. We serve over 1,200 students and provide academic debate programming to 40+ Twin Cities high school and middle schools. Two of our programs are designed to specifically address the needs of immigrant communities in Minnesota: The Spanish Debate League and the East African Debate Initiative. Both programs build students’ positive cultural identity while sharpening their academic skills. ",,,2020-08-10,2021-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,"Cram Helwich","The Minnesota Urban Debate League",,,,,612-359-6467,cramhe@augsburg.edu,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-urban-debate-league," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013382,"The DIAL Group",2020,28000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","The most significant impact for the Ntiajteb Koomtes project will be in classrooms and schools. The arts can enhance students' learning of language, culture, and social justice. Researchers have shown that the arts can increase young people's academic achievement and contribute to their positive development. Our project’s measurable outcomes for students and schools are to increase: the number of youth learning Hmong language and culture through the arts (approx.. 80 students for this project period); the diversity of effective and creative teaching materials available to schools that wish to preserve the Hmong language, history, and culture (1 album with 5 music tracks, 5 videos, and music-based curriculum; the amount schools that teach Hmong language and culture using our arts-based curriculum (4 schools this project period). The DIAL and our project partners will measure and evaluate the outcomes of Ntiajteb Koomtes using three primary evaluation methods: Process Evaluation to monitor project activities regarding implementation and timing. Summative Evaluation to assess overall effectiveness and achievements. Outcome Evaluation to measure the impact of the project. We will design and implement the evaluation plan and tools with oversight and direction from the DIAL’s executive director David Kang. The DIAL uses best practices to design our evaluations, and uses industry methods and standards to ensure project effectiveness, efficiency and quality. Also, we will measure the literacy of the students with support from their classroom teachers who have been tracking their progress before the implementation of our programming. We plan to have teachers determine the learning level of each student and then in our follow-up evaluations, we will assess the progress of each student after residency. Taken together, the surveys, interviews, focus groups and other evaluation tools will help measure the extent to which the program outcomes are being achieved, as well as the overall quality of the project. The evaluation results will also help us eliminate or adjust the ineffective parts to Ntiajteb Koomtes for better program outcomes and performance. The DIAL will also share the results of the project to the community through our websites. Lastly, we will present the MN Humanities Center with the finding of our project and evaluations. Outside of the direct outcomes of the project, we hope that indirectly instructors become facilitators of creative learning and are empowered in their own professional growth. Teachers will feel fulfilled and able to provide a hands-on, arts-based learning environment for their students. The Hmong language and learning curriculum has been a work in progress to fit into learning models in the United States. While living in villages of Asia, the Hmong have naturally learned through arts in our everyday lives as a means of survival whether it be sewing clothing for our families or chanting poetry in the forest as a form of therapy. In the long-term, the DIAL and our partners will track the number of teachers and schools that implement our arts-based Hmong language curriculum, and the number of students who participate. We will have periodic check-ins beyond the grant period, since this is a long-term and ongoing effort for the organization, artists, and other collaborators. ","In progress ",,,,28000,,"Phil Raskin, Grace Lee, Rodney McGee, David Kang",0.2,"The DIAL Group","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The DIAL will collaborate with Hmong artist Tou SaiKo Lee to develop “Ntiajteb Koomtes” (“Unified Worldwide” in English) – a Hmong language program based on Hmong traditional music infused with poetry and hip hop. Project activities include piloting the curriculum, developing media, and evaluating and revising the curriculum through feedback from students, teachers and linguists. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tou,Lee,"The DIAL Group",,,,,651-353-7497,tousaikunites@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dial-group," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10012249,"The International Institute of Minnesota 100th Anniversary Exhibit (1919-2019)",2019,9315," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,5720,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",15035,,"Victor Cedeno, June Cheng, Dave DePaepe, Kitty Gogins, Charles Horwitz, Jon Justin, Mark Kalla, Jeff Mandel, Mary Miklethun, Carolyn Nestingen, Jerry Nolte, Elaine Olson, Aydurus Osman, Glen Skovholt, Kate Tilney"," ","International Institute of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,," The 14 unique panels tell the story of the Institute’s history while showing the demographic changes that occurred within Minnesota’s immigrant communities during that time. The exhibit, titled: Unity Without Uniformity Celebrating 100 years of the International Institute of Minnesota was installed by the Ramsey County Historical Society on March 11, 2019 at the historical society’s exhibit space in the Landmark Center. The Institute utilized the exhibit panels to inspire content to promote its anniversary on December 12, 2019. The exhibit will be used as a whole, or segmented by panel, in the day-to-day work of the nonprofit organization. The exhibit was the impetus to capture stories from the organizations 100 years that celebrates the mission and impact of the organization. It also educates its audience about immigration to Minnesota in that 100 year time span. Thousands of individuals unfamiliar with the Institute’s mission will view the exhibit on display in the two public locations. ",2018-09-01,2019-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Raleigh,"International Institute of Minnesota"," 1694 Como Ave "," St. Paul "," MN ",55108,"(651) 647-0191",kraleigh@iimn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/international-institute-minnesota-100th-anniversary-exhibit-1919-2019,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012263,"The US-Dakota Conflict in Minnesota's Newspapers: Educator Engagement",2018,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"David J. McMillan, Kendall J. Powell, Thomas J. Anderson, Richard B. Beeson, Linda A. Cohen, Michael D. Hsu, Dean E. Johnson, Peggy E. Lucas, Abdul M. Omari, Darrin M. Rosha, Steven A. Sviggum",0.1,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies)","Public College/University",,,"To create updated curriculum on the U.S.-Dakota War for use in Minnesota classrooms.",2018-06-01,2019-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Alejandro,Baer,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies)"," 450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55455-2070,"(612) 624-7548"," abaer@umn.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/us-dakota-conflict-minnesotas-newspapers-educator-engagement,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012428,"The Women of Rondo: Research & Writing",2019,8350," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii). ","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org ",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org ",8350,,"Marvin R. Anderson, Diana Allen, Jim Gerlich, Cynthia Fraction, Jim Hart, Craig Morris, Jonathan Palmer"," ","Rondo Center of Diverse Expression","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"This project prepared five panels to illustrate the richness of African American women who resided in the African American community of Rondo and made multiple contributions to the social, economic, and educational sectors of the neighborhood. The enduring value of this Women of Rondo project will be a legacy for future generations and will provide a spark of imagination among visitors. ",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marvin,Anderson,"Rondo Center of Diverse Expression"," 315 Fisk Street "," Saint Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 402-0095",mranderson989@comcast.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/women-rondo-research-writing,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012589,"The Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area: Publication",2020,4141," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,427,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",4568,,"Bill Foussard, Carol McFarlane, Eunice Cote, Brady Ramsay, Karen Alnes, Jesse Bengtson, Nancy Calderon, Steve Carlson, Craig Drake, Susan Hartzell, Kate Huebsch, Carter Johnson, Kate Krampe, Lisa Porcrnich, Mike Ruether, Mark Sather, Bob Schneeweis, Tim Torgerson, Doug Wolgamot"," ","Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of the White Bear Lake area.",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jacqueline,Reis,"Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation"," PO Box 10626 "," White Bear Lake "," MN ",55110,"(651) 408-5412"," jackier@greaterwblfoundation.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/many-faces-white-bear-lake-area-publication,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10019452,"The SEAD Project",2021,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The outcomes of this project are: More Southeast Asian community stories are shared and preserved through a community-led process. Southeast Asian community members will better realize their power and how to navigate systems through storytelling. Communities will build cross-cultural mutual understanding. Southeast Asian diaspora communities will be more centered in shared public narratives. Southeast Asian diaspora community histories, stories and cultural arts will be more centered in public art and understanding. Southeast Asian heritage communities will have affordable and accessible classes, language tools, and cultural arts to preserve their histories and understand their cultures; and better communicate in their heritage languages in their work, community, and family lives (primarily Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese). Educators, policymakers, healthcare workers, and other community leaders who work with predominantly Southeast Asian communities (Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese) will have accessible classes and language tools to learn about Southeast Asian cultures and histories, to increase their cultural competency and communication skills. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Chann Kong, Joy Manichan Nguyen, Casey Skeide, Saroeun Earm, Maishia Yang, Michael Sasorith",0.75,"The SEAD Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our project will expand our successful storytelling program to 1) offer more pathways for community engagement with Southeast Asian diaspora stories and cultural arts; 2) increase the number of people we are able to engage through our storytelling program; 3) increase public dialog and engagement with Southeast Asian stories and cultural arts. Our work will bring Southeast Asian diaspora communities together to share cultural arts and stories and to increase accessibility of community stories. ",,,2021-10-18,2022-06-30,,"In Progress",,,Jessica,Eckerstorfer,"The SEAD Project",,,,,612-987-7313,jessica@theseadproject.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sead-project," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
17752,"The History of Environmental Education in Minnesota",2012,6999,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6999,,,,"Hamline University - Center For Global Environmental Education","Private College/University","To conduct Phase II of research on the History of Environmental Education in Minnesota through oral history transcriptions.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Clemens,"Hamline University - Center For Global Environmental Education",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-environmental-education-minnesota,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17758,"The Wagon Wheel Book Project",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,,,"Minnesota State University, Mankato","Public College/University","To print and publish a book on the history of Mankato's Wagon Wheel Café and its patrons.",,,2012-04-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,David,Engen,"Minnesota State University, Mankato",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wagon-wheel-book-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17830,"The SPCO's Dennis Russell Davies Years",2013,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,7000,,"Jo Bailey, Julia Bogorad-Kogan†, Gary Bordner†, Thomas M. Brown, Calvin Chung, Richard J. Cohen, Carol Damberg, Sandra L. Davis, Joan R. Duddingston, Kathy Gremillion, Ingrid Lenz Harrison, James N. Haymaker, A. J. Huss, Jr., Carolynn T. Johnson†, James E. Johnson, Arthur W. Kaemmer, M.D., D. William Kaufman, Erwin A. Kelen, Donna Kelly, Paul B. Klaas, Randall J. Kroll, William C. Kuhlmann, Karen Larsen, Robert L. Lee, David L. Lillehaug, Laura Liu, Stephen H. Mahle, Jerome A. Miranowski, Amy K. Moon, Alfred P. Moore, Betty Myers*, Jenny Lind Nilsson, Lowell J. Noteboom, Deborah J. Palmer, Paula J. Patineau, Daniel R. Pennie, Andrew J. Redleaf, Donald E. Ryks, Anthony C. Scarfone, Katie Scarfone†, Daniel J. Schmechel, Fred Sewell, Ronald Sit, Carole Mason Smith†, Marschall I. Smith, Linda D. Stinson, Joseph Tashjian, Kristen Smith Wenker, Dobson West, Elizabeth Willis, Joseph Zappa, Max E. Zarling Honorary Directors Mayor Chris Coleman, Mayor R. T. Rybak † Ex-Officio * Life Director",,"Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide public access to newly-digitized SPCO concert recordings from the 1970s under then-Music Director Dennis Russell Davies.",,"To provide public access to newly-digitized SPCO concert recordings from the 1970s under then-Music Director Dennis Russell Davies.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Matt,Thueson,"Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society","408 Saint Peter Street, Third Floor","Saint Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spcos-dennis-russell-davies-years,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031112,"The Hmong Minnesota Veterans of the Secret War Preservation Project",2022,79140,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The stories of 70 Hmong veterans will be formally documented with accompanying archival materials.The finished contents in the form of completed documentation will be developed into educational materials and archived in order to be available and accessible to the Hmong community and to mainstream audiences of students, educators, researchers, and the general public. Knowledge of Hmong people plays an integral part to understanding the diverse social, cultural, and identity that defines Minnesota. This Project will serve as an ideal, grassroots model for new Minnesotans to collect, record, and preserve their stories. ","In this Interim Report, The Hmong Minnesota Veterans of the Secret War Preservation Project is still an ongoing project. In March 2022, our SGU veteran's organization received notification from the MN Humanities Center (MHC) for being a recipient of the $75,000. In our application, we had identified our start date for the Project as early as April/May 2022. Although we completed the necessary paperwork, the MHC funding did not come to the SGU veteran's organization until August 2022. A second payment was delayed until Jan. 2023. These delays have significantly affected the desired goals (and outcomes) as outlined in SGU's proposed timeline. In June 2022, we had scheduled several Hmong SGU veterans to be participants in the Project. Our organization did not receive the funding from the MHC for SGU to contract with the 3HmongTV studio to conduct the interviews (as outlined in the application). As a result, their scheduled interviews were canceled. We did not schedule any interviews or attempt to schedule any interviews for fear of more cancellations without financially securing the studio. These cancellations were already detrimental; further cancellations would affect the overall trust of the community and the integrity of the Project. Since receiving the grant from the MHC in August 2022 until now, SGU has completed the following: We have conducted more than 17 interviews and intend to wrap up the remaining 8 (total 25) interviews by the end of April 2023. The contracts for transcribing of the interviews and for curating the exhibit developed as a result of the Project are in progress. We contracted a local musician to compose music and soundtrack for the Project exhibit.; The Hmong Minnesota Veterans of the Secret War Preservation Project was the first work of its kind for the SGU organization to collect and preserve the stories of at least 30 Hmong veterans and their widows. In this respect the Project has preserved and honored the cultural heritage of Minnesota and simultaneously empowered the Hmong community in strengthening its identity and culture. Plus, this growing archive will provide educational resources on cultural heritage and support future development of culturally diverse humanities programming here in the state and abroad. Originally, this Project was to document and archive 70 participants with the specific funding SGU requested from the MHC in its application. This number was reduced to 30 due to the changes in the funding amount and a shortened grant period that were established through this grant. Also, this Project encountered difficulties in completing the original goal of videotaping 30 stories. The challenges involved the unpredictable health issues and aging of these veterans, extensive time required to arrange, organize, and complete filming of each of the Project's interviews, including and associated tasks of rescheduling. Despite these challenges, SGU was able to create a substantial body of work of 21 stories that inspired the initial audience and raised expectations for further sharing and additional documentation and production. These collected oral stories provided tangible and inspiring evidence of the contributions, courage, and sacrifice of generations of Hmong fighters during the Secret War. In so doing, through the initiation of this archive, SGU was able to increase the morale and pride of the Hmong veterans, their families, and members of the organization. For example, at the final program, there were more students than veterans and elders in attendance. Two new generations of Hmong Minnesotans have been born since 1975. They and many members of the general public still know very little about the Hmong and Hmong history, including the contributions that Hmong veterans made to the U.S. prior to their arrival in this country and following their resettlement. The reasons are obvious. The Secret Warwas not well known in the U.S. when the Hmong first arrived. Survival and the task of raising families in the new society consumed the first generation of Hmong. Traumatic memories are overwhelming and personal. They are painful to relive in their retelling. Thus, these stories from the Secret War'' have remained largely untold for over 45 years. As a result, the younger generations of Hmong often are unaware of their cultural history and the ramifications of war and resettlement that affect the community even today. At the conclusion of the program, two middle school-aged Hmong students described their take awayas being proud to learn the sacrifices their grandfather had made that brought them to Minnesota. Another veteran brought his two adult children to the program. They expressed admiration and appreciation for their father's service during the war. Acknowledging the great sacrifices and trauma experienced in the Secret War is a critical step in helping the Hmong community heal from the intergenerational trauma that continues to this day. SGU saw the human value of this work. The SGU Board and Advisors that were present at the final program were inspired by the attendees' aspiration to learn more about their history and stories. An attendee, who lost his father in the war, conveyed to the organization his willingness to help. He stated that these stories are important to educate future Hmong students about their past . Although smaller similar archives of recorded SGU veterans' stories exist, this work has contributed significantly to this larger humanitarian cause. Additionally, the oral stories that were able to be preserved through this Project represented a fraction of the stories of veterans and widows that still exist in the community. SGU board members expressed their desire that the organization must do more to collect, preserve, and record these stories. MN State Representative Leon Lillie, chair of the House Legacy Committee who attended the program, shared that he and his colleague at the MN Legislature are open to supporting such projects. Furthermore, at the final program, there were small conversations among the participants and attendees. Several of the Hmong, who were born and grew up in MN, at the program learned that some participants in this Project are life-long public servants and community, clan, and church or spiritual leaders. These Hmong attendees learned that not only did these participants serve in the war, they were pioneers in assisting the Hmong rebuild their new lives when they began arriving in the state in the late 1970s. The attendees thanked them for their selfless efforts in this resettlement process. ",,,,75000,,"Tong Vang, President Ganghis Khang, VP Dr. Phoua Vang, Secretary Lillian Vang, Treasure Xai Vang, Honor Guard Zong Lor Thao, Assistant Honor Guard Wang Lee Xiong, Culture Youa Ying Vang, Culture; Tong Vang, President Ganghis Khang, Vice President Dr. Phoua Vang, Secretary Lillian Vang, Treasure Neng Cha Xai Vang, Honor Guard Zong Lor Thao, Assistant Honor Guard Wang Lee Xiong, Cultural Youa Ying Vang, Assistant Cultural",,"SGU Veterans and Families of USA, Inc.",,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-04-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Noah,Vang,,,,,," 651-621-0006"," vangminnesota@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Statewide",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-minnesota-veterans-secret-war-preservation-project,,,,
10009915,"The SEAD Project Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Our project aims to develop free online resources that teach Hmong language and culture to the public. Our first resource includes printable literacy and cultural decks that are available for download on our website. These decks would feature different aspects of the Hmong heritage, for example, flashcards of the Hmong alphabet, or an overview of a prevalent Hmong tradition. Our second resource include a web app that teaches introductory Hmong language. The web app is an interactive platform for users to gain literacy skills of consonants, vowels, and grammar. Users can also engage in lessons that teach topics such as common greetings, introductions, survival phrases, pronouns, and more. Lessons are presented as interactive activities and games to help users to stay engaged in the curriculum and motivated to keep learning. With these resources, we aim to make all aspects of the Hmong heritage more accessible to everyone, from people who grew up in a Hmong household to newcomers of the culture. We want to promote a better public understanding and appreciation of the Hmong culture and to empower Hmong-Americans with the necessary tools to connect with their culture. For us, success means high engagement rates with our resources. More importantly, success means that our users feel more empowered by the language and cultural literacy learned from our resources, and that they feel more confident to engage in and seek out aspects of Hmong arts, culture, and heritage. ","When the grant was received in November 2019, we started planning and developing our work on the Hmong culture program for Spring 2020. For a $5,000 microgrant, the overall funding helped jumpstart some of our planning to pay for cultural and language experts to develop, and we are still seeking funding to continue that work, as it requires more technical resources. As COVID and uprisings happened from February through May, we couldn’t host in-person workshops anymore and had to address and pivot our work a bit, but we were still able to complete a Hmong language alphabet decks, a Hmong new year resource deck, and a beta version of the web app, and are still developing content for this summer and fall resources as well as a virtual pop-up workshop. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Chann Kong, Joy Manichan Nguyen, Casey Skeide, Saroeun Earm, Maishia Yang, Michael Sasorith",2,"The SEAD Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our project aims to develop free online resources that teach Hmong language and culture to the public. First, printable literacy and cultural decks – for example, flashcards of the Hmong alphabet, or an overview of a prevalent Hmong tradition – available for download on our website. Our second resource include an interactive web app that teaches introductory Hmong language. Users gain literacy skills of consonants, vowels, and grammar, and can also engage in lessons that teach topics such as common greetings, introductions, survival phrases, pronouns, and more. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chanida,"Phaengdara Potter","The SEAD Project",,,,,612-987-7313,chanida@theseadproject.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sead-project-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
17182,"The History of Environmental Education in Minnesota: Oral/Video Interviews",2011,24009,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,7375,,,,,,"Hamline University - Center For Global Environmental Education",,"To conduct oral/video interviews with the people who shaped environmental education in Minnesota.",,"To conduct oral/video interviews with the people who shaped environmental education in Minnesota.",2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Kevin,Clemens,,"1536 Hewitt Ave, MS A1760","St. Paul",MN,55108,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-environmental-education-minnesota-oralvideo-interviews,,,,
17244,"The Minnesota Oral/Visual History Project",2011,63475,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,25760,,,,,,"Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind & HoH Minnesotans",,"To record, preserve and make available oral/visual histories of deaf, deaf/blind and hard of hearing Minnesotans.",,"To record, preserve and make available oral/visual histories of deaf, deaf/blind and hard of hearing Minnesotans.",2010-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Mary,Hartnett,,"444 Lafayette Road N","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-oralvisual-history-project,,,,
10031021,"The Funny Asian Women Kollective Comedy Shows ",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. We will reach between 200-400 live audience members for each show, which totals between 400-800 audience members total. 2. We will engage 2,000 people through our social media campaign. 3. We will hire 10 Asian women-identified artists to create and perform new work. ","The goals for our project haven't changed but we had to shift the dates for one of our shows. Originally, we planned to host the Hmong-themed show in November of 2022 but the process of accessing funds delayed this. Our Hmong Show is scheduled for May 5, 2023 at Hmong House, a restaurant/community space on in North St. Paul. Our second show will be scheduled for June. The location is still to be confirmed.; Our goal was to curate two FAWK comedy shows, engage new performers in the process, reach 400 audience members in person, and 2000 through social media. We exceeded the goal. On May 5, we hosted a Hmong-themed show at a community banquet hall aptly named Hmong House. This event reached 402 attendees, some of whom drove in from Madison, Wisconsin specifically to see the lineup. The event included performers Kazua Melissa Vang, Tsuab Yang, Houa Moua, Mai Neng Moua, and See Vue Lee and was emceed by May Lee-Yang. Mai Neng Moua and See Vue Lee made their debut on the comedy stage. Prior to the show, performers also workshopped their sets and received critical feedback to shape their new material. The FAWK Roast was hosted on June 25, 2023 at Arbeiter Brewery, a Korean American-owned business. This event included 5 FAWK performers along with four new community members who joined our stage, Terri Thao, Phasoua Vang, Yeej Moua, and Tommy Sar. The event brought in 83 attendees. Through our ads and posts on Facebook, both events reached 47,886 people and engaged 5414 people. ""Reached"" is defined by the number of people who saw our posts. ""Engaged"" is defined by folks who reacted, comments, shared, or clicked on our posts. The overwhelming attendance and online engagement further validated that audiences want to hear more Asian women stories. ",,,"We received around $2,300 in ticketing sales to help cover the expenses. ",20000,,"OUR ADVISORY COMMITTEERepresentative Kaohly Vang HerMarlina GonzalezShelley QuialaMaryanne QuirozHeather C. LouLevi Weinhagen; Representative Kaohly Vang Her (District 64A)Area of Expertise: finance Marlina Gonzalez, TPT (Twin Cities Public Television)Area of Expertise: community building, production, writing, humor, satire, cross cultural histories Heather C. Lou, Voices for Racial JusticeArea of Expertise: community education, Asian American history, storytelling, satire Maryanne Quiroz, Indigenous RootsArea of Expertise: community building, cultural production, storytelling, administration Shelley Quiala, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, formerly with The OrdwayArea of Expertise: community education and enrichment Levi Weinhagen, Team Dynamics, LLCArea of Expertise: storytelling, cultural production, performance, humor, strategist",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective LLC (FAWK)",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) will host two live comedy shows that center Asian women-identified performers, their stories, and their truths.",,,2022-08-15,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,May,Lee-Yang,,,,,," 651-274-5049"," may@lazyhmongwoman.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funny-asian-women-kollective-comedy-shows,,,,
10031027,"The 20-Year Curse",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcomes include: 1. Engage around 1,200 live audience members, around 600 for the performance at the Ordway, and around 200 live audience members for 3 additional performances 2. Hire at least 10 APIDA contractors 3. Engage 2,000 people through social media 4. Audience members will have learned more about the Korean Minnesotan experience ","The project has had a few delays. First, we were not able to receive all of the funding that we applied for and have been trying to apply for additional funds to fulfill the scope of the project. In addition, the director I proposed in the application is no longer able to work on the project so I had to interview and hire a new director. Updated 08/31/2023: We have so far hired 7 APIDA contractors as artists. We are in the process of creating the show, working on drafts and deliverables. We are booked with Red Eye Theater to do our presentation on October 5-7, 2023 at 7:30 pm. We are currently in the process taping the video/documentary bits. Because we are no longer performing at the Ordway and due to the audience cap at Red Eye Theater, our goal is to have around 150 live audience members total. ; Outcomes from application: 1. Engage around 1,200 live audience members, around 600 for the performance at the Ordway, and around 200 live audience members for 3 additional performances 2. Hire at least 10 APIDA contractors 3. Engage 2,000 people through social media 4. Audience members will have learned more about the Korean Minnesotan experience Finalized Outcomes: 1. While we were unable to perform at the Ordway for this project, we were able to still engage over 6,000 Minnesotans on social media with our short-form content. We had a total of 192 audience members who attended our show at Red Eye Theater. We were able to track this through ticket sales and audience count. 2. We surpassed this outcome, we hired 19 APIDA artists as contractors. 3. We surpassed this goal. We engaged over 6,000 Minnesotans on social media and a total of 10,298 nationally. We were able to track this metrics and reports on Instagram and Facebook. 4. During an informal survey after the shows, 100% of audience members indicated that they learned more the Korean Minnesotan experience. ",,,"MSAB - $10,000 (no funds expended) . Minnesota State Arts Board: $10,000 --> paid additional artists Ticket Sales: $2,635.96 --> paid additional artists ",20150,,"n/a; N/A",,"Naomi Ko",Individual,"The 20-Year Curseis a multi-media live performance and documentary film project created, written, and performed by Naomi Ko. It explores the stories surrounding Naomi and the Ko Family curse, and the Korean American community in Minnesota. This grant will support the staging of the live performances and the making of the documentary.",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/20-year-curse,,,,
10031047,"The Harvest",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Five filmmakers will demonstrate the ability to produce professional quality media works. Measurement * Successful completion of an hour-long documentary video that meets broadcast standards for sound, and image. * Pre-post assessment of participant skill set and feedback from mentor team regarding quality check of final production. The Harvest will result in a documentary video that is produced and distributed by Latinx filmmakers. Measurements * The Harvest documentary will have Latinx representation in all levels of production and distribution. * The Harvest documentary will feature Latinx families and business owners exclusively in the telling of this story. Credits will be the key indicator of involvement but will also include formal feedback from the filmmaker cohort and mentor team. The Harvest will reach a live audience of 3000 Measurements * The Harvest documentary will be screened locally in Crookston, through the local theater, within the school district and as an outdoor event. * The Harvest will be screened in at least 2 additional regional venues. In Progress staff and filmmaker cohort will gather audience tallies. The Harvest will reach an online audience of 10,000. Measurements * In Progress will host an online screening and filmmaker dialogue reaching 500. * In Progress will post the completed video on its website and promote on social media to reach an online audience of 7500. * In Progress will connect film to other national Latinx media outlets reaching 2000. All online audiences will be measured through analytics provided through web providers.","The following artists have been successfully identified for the production team for The Harvest: Producer / Production Manager Rena Bouchard Producer / Script Supervisor: Regina Zapata Director of Photography/Lead Editor: Adam Torres Assistant Camera & Sound Support: Chris Espericueta/Isaiah Gatica/Aladdin Bankhead/Gilbert Hernandez Set Photographer / Production Coordinator: Monique Arguelles Talent Liaison & Script/Continuity: Roxanne Zapata The list currently exceeds our initial intent of 5 artists due to the group's commitment to inclusiveness and the need to balance work schedules, health management, and family needs within the group. A first set of contracts have been signed and payments issued and the group has been meeting formerly since July 1, 2022. The group has established a weekly meeting meeting activity in which production roles were defined, and core subject matter and storyline has been developing. The group is in the final stages of identifying key content providers and have begun brainstorming b roll. In April, the core camera production team began training in drone operation, Sony FX6 camera operation, audio recording, and core documentary technical training (lighting, sound, composition, and stylistic approach). Due to lack of local resources in media production tools, additional effort has been needed on the training of production crew - their lead trainers to date being Kristine Sorensen and Alexander Aman. The Harvest has thus successfully made progress towards its first goal as follows: Original Outcome: 5 filmmakers will demonstrate the ability to produce professional quality media works. Actual Outcome: 8 regionally based filmmakers of Latinx heritage have been identified, and are currently in script development for their documentary. Technical Skill and experience prior to planning sessions in July was extremely low with all filmmakers only having minimal training in the art form. Between April and August, 2022 technical mentorship has been offered as well. As of August 2022, lead Adam Torres has developed intermediate level production skills in the use of professional filmmaking tools, with the the rest of the team progressing as support technical skill. Chris Espericueta, Gilbert Hernandez and Aladdin Bankhead - will continue to train under Adam's guidance through production. The crew still has 8 weeks of pre-production planning, and one more week of technical training that will take place in September before actual production is scheduled to begin as of October 1, 2022. The crew is currently monitoring beet harvest hiring protocols and scheduling implications. In early September we plan to conduct a series of zoom workshops with documentary filmmaker Bienvenida Matias to build foundational knowledge on documentary construction, with artist Xavier Tavera modeling interviewing techniques during October production. The project is on track and there are no significant changes to the initial proposal at this time. ; OUTCOME 01: Five filmmakers will demonstrate the ability to produce professional quality media works. The project was highly successful in attracting and retaining Latinx participation from the Crookston and East Grand Forks areas. Artists came to the project with only limited experience in digital creation and had no experience in working as a film crew. They chose to participate primarily because they saw the opportunity to tell a story that would be conceived and delivered by them, and would feature persons that represented their own history The team received extensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals Xavier Tavera, Bienvenida Matias, Kristine Sorensen, Sai Thao and Kazua Melissa Vang. Each mentor provided core instruction in the art of documentary film creation with specific focus on story development, production planning, technical and aesthetic production techniques and post production. Achieved Outcomes: * 6 Latinx filmmakers successfully completed a documentary short (revision in final film length was reported in interim report) about the beet harvest. * 100% of participating filmmakers utilized a professional cinematic camera and professional audio tools to ensure broadcast quality production. * 100% developed intermediate level skills in production planning with 20% developing advanced producing skills; 65% developed intermediate aesthetic and technical professional cinematic skills and audio recording skills, with one participating developing an advanced set of overall production skills; and 33% developed intermediate level post-production skills (based on pre and post assessment). OUTCOME 02: The Harvest will result in a documentary video that is produced and distributed by Latinx filmmakers. The Harvest represented the first professional documentary film produced in northwestern Minnesota for and by Latinx artists. Until this time, there had been many youth produced works focused on reaching local audiences. The Harvest however, provided an immersive mentorship experience for pre-emerging filmmakers that carried stories, but lacked the access and high level mentorship required to produced professional quality film. The film makes powerful statements about what it means to be a migrant workerfrom a point of view that puts family, education and life-long commitment excellence at the forefront of the story. It is powerful in its respect for its content providers and its intimate understanding of the importance of the contribution of seasonal workers to the annual beet harvest. Given all this, there were several hurdles faced in producing The Harvest. Only one of the 6 filmmakers had access to reliable transportation. The entire crew also had families to tend to and jobs to work. Given the beet harvest took place during a 4 week period in the fall of 2022 - primarily overnights - this put the pressure on the film crew to coordinate their demanding schedules, carve in production time and more. The crew also faced initial resistance from families regarding the sharing of their stories due to the unusual nature of the request, and the demanding schedules they have when working the Harvest. This worked itself out over many conversations and the crew was able to collect both the stories and visuals for the film. Achieved Outcomes * 100% of all decision-making regarding production and distribution was determined by the Latinx film crew. * Film credits indicated that The Harvest, was led by 6 Latinx filmmakers and featured 100% Latinx families within the content delivered through the film. OUTCOME 03: The Harvest will reach a live audience of 3000 Timing is everything, and the struggle between film completion and screenings was challenging. As it became clear that the film would take longer to produce than originally anticipated, the producers began screening works in progress to the community. This allowed for the filmmakers to receive feedback, hold important conversations about the evolution of the story and incorporate important feedback into the telling of the story. Though this outcome has been partially met, In Progress and the film producers will continue to seek screening opportunities to fully meet this goal. Achieved Outcomes * The Harvest reached a live audience of 1650, reaching 55% of its proposed outcome of 3000 as evidenced through collected audience tallies of the following: * The Harvest was presented at Studio 110 in Crookston at varying stages of production to a cumulative audience of 190. * The Harvest was screened locally in Crookston, through the local theater, at the local high school, and as part of an outdoor event during a local festival, reaching a cumulative audience of 1235; * The Harvest was screened at two regional venues in East Grand Forks reaching an additional 225. OUTCOME 04: The Harvest will reach an online audience of 10,000. Again, due to the late nature of project completion (August 2023) this measurement has not been fully met. In Progress and the film producers will continue to seek screening opportunities to fully meet this goal. Achieved Outcomes * The Harvest has reached 25% of expected 10,000 online reach, through social media postings, online link sharing, and selected national previews of the film. * This outcome is still in progress with an estimated 2500 reached to date through online postings presented since August 2023. * Though this outcome has not been met, distribution is ongoing with an expectation that outcome will be fully met by 12/31/23.",,,"Funds were secured from the McKnight Foundation (16000) and the Propel Foundation (5000). Additionally In Progress has committed 11800 in in-kind contributions as outlined in the proposal, totaling $32,800. The Propel Foundation replaced the Northwest Minnesota Regional Arts Council request listed int he original proposal. To date a total of of $9848 of these funds have been expended as outlined in the attached budget vs. actuals report. . Matching Funds for The Harvest film production, trainings and mentorship came from a variety of sources with primary support for the film coming from: The McKnight Foundation $16000 Propel Non-Profits $5000 In Progress $11800 (in-kind) In Progress Cash On Hand $ 289 (covering overages on venue and PR materials) Additionally, The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and Minnesota Stat Arts Board provided for additional support outside the parameters of the original proposal for additional mentorship of filmmaker team. . This is outlined in the budget vs. actual report but includes the following: 1. IncomeYTD : McKnight Foundation $16,000 secured, propel Foundation $5000 secured, In Progress In-Kind $11800 secured. 2. Expenses YTD: Professional consultants $7500, Coordination $3000, In-Kind Eq Loan $12000, Studio Rental $1500, Multimedia laptop $3248. Budget is currently on track with no anticipated changes expected.. 3000. Sony FX6 Full Frame Cinematic Camera and Lenses, tripod kit, light kit, lavaliere and shot gun mic system 152. External Drive purchased (total cost $339) 3152. Total Expenditures 12/16/22 - 4/1/23",20000,,"Sai Thao, Jeremy Gardner, Jacylynn Jones, Katya Zepeda, Maria Arguetta, Bienvenida Matias, DeAnna Drift, Esther Humphrey, Chao Lynn Yang, Joel Passewe; Sai Thao, President Jeremy Gardner, Vice President Jacylynn Jones, Secretary/Treasurer Chao Yang Katya Zepeda Bienvenida Matias Katya Zepeda Deanna Drift Esther Humphrey",,"In Progress",,"The Harvest is a documentary video that provides a look into the lives of families that come together each year to harvest sugar beets. The piece will chronicle diverse stories from migrant workers to thos who have now lived in the region for more than 5 generations. Five Latinx filmmakers living in Crookston MN, will document the sugar beet harvest, not from a land owner's point of view, but from the view of people who have provided the labor force for more than five generations. ",,,2022-02-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rena,Bouchard,,,,,,2182778774," RenaB2004@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Polk,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/harvest,,,,
10031056,"The heart artist-Gaohong bilingual (English and Mandarin) , multimedia picture book project",2023,19173,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Real project based learning process for the students! Language: Students will be able to use Mandarin language in a meaningful way. I will show students Gaohong's story and how to revise a story, and the publishing process. Advocacy: I will learn towards students, trust and listen to what they want to do about it: it could be making a poster to promote what's the interesting part to other immersion schools that not in town, how to make the book inclusive for all the readers to enjoy, or asking questions to their principal what they want to be included in their own reading and writing class? Identity: By seeing who Gaohong is, hopefully, we can all see a mirror to ask, who are we? Who do we want to be? I hope to bring a pause, a sense of pride and an inspiration in their own culture and ethnic identity work.","The project restarted by the end of Jan, with a pause for two weeks in between due to unresolved circumstances with the past fiscal sponsor. Within this amount of time, the following things happened: * I interviewed Gaohong and a few community members who knew her well; * I listened to her concerts twice. * I drafted a manuscript in English and Mandarin and currently in the editing process. * I interviewed four and chose one Hmong illustrator. She is so great. * While our Ideal plan was to complete the editing process before starting the illustration, we have shown great adaptability and resilience. Despite time constraints, we are effectively 'building the train as we are training it ', ensuring progress continues unabated. * I recruited five Chinese teachers, mostly in K-3rd grade level, to give advice on how the book can be used in the classroom and come up with a vocabulary list; * I made a contract with Gaohong to compose the song; * Made connection to do the final project; * Talked with Wise Ink. ",,,,11450,,N/A,,"Peng Nelson",,"Gaohong is a Pipa player, a teacher at Carleton College, Chinese. Recently, the mayor of St. Paul named April 3rd, 2022 Gaohong Day. I was touched by Gaohong's story: the hardship, the joy, the courage to bridge the gaps. I put together this interactive writing process with Gaohong, educators and students in Chinese immersion schools for a picture book. I wish this project could answer: Who are we in the history and in the current curriculum? Who do we want to be in the future?",,,2022-08-01,2023-06-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Houston, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heart-artist-gaohong-bilingual-english-and-mandarin-multimedia-picture-book-project,,,,
10031065,"The Step Into Your Light Project",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. I hope to serve 10-20 Hmong women with at least 42 hours of face-to-face time. 2. I hope to use the oral evaluations to determine the women's level of understanding on identity. 3. I hope to use the documentation from this project to inspire other elders to live life creatively. ; 1. I hope to serve 10-20 Hmong women with at least 42 hours of face-to-face time. 2. I hope to use the oral evaluations to determine the women's level of understanding on identity. 3. I hope to use the documentation from this project to inspire other elders to live life creatively. ","The Step Into Your Light Project (TSYLP) united Hmong women and girls of all ages to engage in movement and dance. This may seem like a common activity in some cultures, but for a community that has excluded dance and movement from its traditions, it is significant. We conducted eight cultural dance workshops, offering more than eight hours of dance, movement, and education, which influenced 85 adults, 24 youths, and four elders, totaling 113 dancers! Additionally, we rented space at a local Hmong dance studio and sourced our sweets from four local Hmong businesses. The objective of this initiative was to encourage Hmong women elders affected by the pandemic to engage in physical activity and socialize. However, as the grant was primarily active during the winter and spring, the availability of outdoor spaces for hosting workshops was limited. Despite having a turnout of 113 dancers, only four of them were non-English speaking elders. Nevertheless, our Facebook reels have successfully reached an audience of 4,120 people, generating 926 engagements. An unexpected success of this project was a change in mindset regarding the exclusion of dance and movement from Hmong culture. As a community, we have overlooked the therapeutic benefits that these movements can have on the mind, body, and soul. There has been a lack of spaces where people of different generations can connect and have opportunities to interact with other cultural communities. Despite only being able to finish a portion of the grant, I measured the success of the project through the radiant smiles of the elders, their expressions of gratitude (as well as that of the teachers), and the consistent return of the dancers every week. The participants shared numerous compliments on how much they enjoyed the opportunity to move freely, make mistakes and build confidence, receive physical exercise, and most importantly, make new connections and escape the confines of their homes. They expressed these sentiments both verbally and in writing.",,,N/A,8999,,N/A,,"Ka Zoua Xiong",Individual,"The Step Into Your Light Project will work with non-English speaking Hmong women elders to give them an opportunity to explore cultural dances they wouldn't have access to nor find a reason to try something new. The goal of this project is to help Hmong women step out of their comfort zones to step into the spotlight. This experience will be documented, narrated, and translated to be published on YouTube to encourage all women to not be afraid of their own light. ",,,2022-10-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/step-your-light-project,,,,
10031067,"The LatinoLEAD Avanzando Liderazgo Program",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcomes will be measured from pre-post tests: Leaders will learn how to give and receive feedback with a culturally specific lens Leaders will learn conflict management skills Leaders will begin to understand Anti-Racist Leadership Leaders will gain confidence and a deeper understanding of the history and contributions of their diverse people across the state of Minnesota ","The ALP cohort has achieved the stated outcomes from our original grant proposal. The 2021-2022 cohort of 12 fellows successfully completed the program. Many of the fellows have continued on with LatinoLEAD in different roles to remain engaged in the ALP programming and/or be a part of other programmatic work. ALP's 2022-2023 cohort is currently in progress. Between the two cohorts, LatinoLEAD staff in collaboration with leaders across sectors revised the curriculum to better meet the needs of the Latine community. The current cohort has had very positive feedback on the programming to date. These are some comments made by members of the current ALP cohort: I've never thought of myself as having power so being able to reflect and understanding that there is a ton of power I can harness to help build our collective power was a strong realization Fellows specifically valuing the curricular improvements like the antiracist workshop as much neededand the University of Michigan's Social Action, Leadership, and Transformation Model; The ALP cohort has achieved the stated outcomes from our original grant proposal. The 2021-2022 cohort of 12 fellows successfully completed the program. Many of the fellows have continued on with LatinoLEAD in different roles to remain engaged in the ALP programming and/or be a part of other programmatic work. ALP's 2022-2023 cohort is currently in progress. Between the two cohorts, LatinoLEAD staff in collaboration with leaders across sectors revised the curriculum to better meet the needs of the Latine community. The current cohort has had very positive feedback on the programming to date. Here are written comments from one of our participants:Good morning, esteemed guests, faculty members, and my fellow graduates. It is an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate our graduation. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who have supported us throughout this transformative journey. This includes everyone here, those who are not here with us now, and those who are with us in spirit. As I reflect on my experience in the program, three words come to mind: discovering, empowering, and healing. Each of us has had a unique path, and I have been moved by the vulnerability and strength displayed by my fellow cohort members as we created and shared our stories of self. Growing up as a member of the Latino community, I have faced numerous challenges. From discrimination to incarceration, hurdles in accessing capital to being affected by the housing crisis, I have encountered my fair share of adversity. I've had to navigate collection calls, immigration discussions within my family, and the pain of witnessing friends and family deported or self-deported. Moments of fear, frustration, and grief have left their mark. You might look at someone who has faced these obstacles and wonder how they haven't already quit and become totally resigned. The LatinoLEAD ALP revealed a truth that I had with me all along but was undistinguished, I learned the importance of taking risks despite the environment and persevering even in the face of failure. These experiences have fueled my determination to bring about positive change, ensuring that future generations do not suffer unjustly. One of the invaluable lessons we learned in this program is the Social Change Ecosystem Framework. It has allowed us to identify the unique roles we can play within the broader ecosystem. For me, one role I aspire to is that of a healer. I believe in the power of empathy, compassion, and addressing the underlying wounds that plague our communities. Healers are conscious of the various layers, wounds, and traumas that need attention at multiple levels (individually, organizationally, and societally) and understand their interconnections. Healers recognized the importance of holding space for our wounds while also offering approaches to transform them into wisdom and strength. They refocus our attention on accountability and repair while guiding us through moments and spaces of deep vulnerability. Looking at the incredible group of graduates before me, I am in awe. We represent a tapestry of backgrounds, spanning all sectors from non-profits to government, education to the private sector. We come from different walks of life, diverse countries, and varied immigration experiences. We are beautiful, and we are powerful. Together, we embody the potential to become the transformational leaders our communities need. As we move forward, let us remember that our impact extends far beyond our individual spheres of influence. Together, we can collaborate, support one another, and ignite a collective fire that will blaze a trail of progress. However, this will require us to take risks, to connect, to work, to listen, to share, to demand, to show up. Personal narratives have the power to foster social change. By sharing our stories and values, we can disrupt the dominant narrative that often marginalizes and silences us. Our stories can challenge stereotypes, shift perspectives, and inspire action. As we step into our roles as leaders, let us be intentional about amplifying diverse voices. Let us create platforms and initiatives that empower others to share their narratives and experiences. By doing so, we not only uplift individuals but also contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society. In conclusion, I implore you, my fellow graduates and all those present, to embrace risk, fail beautifully, and repeat. Take that leap of faith, knowing that failure is not the end but a stepping stone on the path to success. Develop a callus for failure. Let us be unafraid to learn from our mistakes and persevere in the face of adversity. Keep moving forward. In our pursuit of social change, let us be the change-makers, the bridge-builders, and the healers, weavers, experimenters, frontline responders, visionaries, builders, caregivers, disrupters, storytellers, and guides our communities need. Together, we can create a future where everyone's voice is valued, where justice and equality prevail, and where no one is left behind. A future of equity, liberation, justice, and solidarity. As we embark on our individual journeys, let us remember the power of unity, the strength of our collective voice, and the resilience that resides within us. Congratulations, ALP Class of 2023. The world awaits our impact. Thank you.",,,N/A,75000,,"Marc Valencia NewPublica, LLCMarina Pariseau 3M (Former Ecolab)Roxanna ""Roxy"" GonzalezDorsey & WhitneyJohan GomezMinnesota Bank and TrustAlfredo MartelMartel Management Consulting, LLC (Former MEDA)Esther Ledesma PumarolExcel Energy (Former Medtronic)Mary GuerraChildren's MinnesotaElvis RiveraMorgan Stanley & Graystone ConsultingCarlos Andres AcostaPCL ConstructionMirdalys Herrera TweetonKIPP MNJuliana Cadavid VaughnImmigrant Lawyer (Hennepin County); Executive Committee Marina Pariseau, Board ChairChief Diversity Officer, 3M Esther Ledesma Pumarol, Board Vice Chair & LiderCon Committee Co-ChairHR Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Corporate Giving, Xcel Energy Alfredo Martel, Board Secretary President, Martel Management Consulting LLC, Elvis Rivera, Board Treasurer Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Marc Valencia, Governance ChairVice President, New Publica, LLC. Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton, Fundraising ChairVice President of External RelationsVice President of External Relations, KIPP Minnesota LatinoLEAD Board Members: Carlos AcostaProject Engineer, PCL Construction Juliana Cadavid VaughnImmigrant Advocate, Legal Professional Walter CortinaExecutive Director, Bridgemakers Dr. Beatriz DeSantiago Assitant Professor at Minnesota State University (Mankato)Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Metropolitan State University Johan Gomez SangConsumer Lending Officer (CLO), Minnesota Bank and Trust Roxanna RoxyGonzalezAssociate Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney, Mary GuerraSenior Financial Analyst, Children's Minnesota Jessica VelascoCommunity Organizer (Worthington, MN), Unidos Minnesota",,LatinoLEAD,,"LatinoLEAD's new Avanzando Liderazgo Program (ALP) uses a culturally specific interdisciplinary approach to prepare emerging and established Latinx leaders to take on influential positions across sectors so they can advance equity for our community. Using a carefully crafted curriculum, we celebrate and teach the culture and heritage of Minnesota's many Latinx communities. This asset-based, multi-ethnic approach allows leaders to build skills while discovering what it means to be Minnesotanos.",,,2022-06-01,2023-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/latinolead-avanzando-liderazgo-program,,,,
28701,"The Sam S. Shubert Theatre and Shubert Building Historic Structure Report",2014,100000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,100000,,"Mark Alfuth Tom Kigin Tim Roesler Dave Kansas",,The,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire an architect to write a Historic Structure Report to guide future restoration of the 1910 Sam S. Shubert Theatre and Shubert Building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2014-01-01,2015-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Smoka-Richardson,The,"480 Cedar Street","St. Paul",MN,55101,651-290-1584,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sam-s-shubert-theatre-and-shubert-building-historic-structure-report,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28723,"The Birth of Minnesota's Computer Industry - A Photo Essay",2014,25200,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,25200,,"Tom Achartz (President), Leah Stanek(Vice President), Roberta Norris-Norvoll (Secretary), Jeff Walker (Treasurer), Sally Anderson, Marty Jo Bruyer, Millie Gignac, Jim Huffman, Bernard Jansen, Jeff Jerde, Mark Kaliszewski, Ann Klein, Heidi Langenfeld, Leonard Nachman, James Olson, Steve Stremski, Richard Thill.",0.31,"Dakota County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To research, finalize, and design an exhibit on the beginnings of the computer industry in Minnesota.",,,2014-01-01,2015-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,Hanson,"Dakota County Historical Society","130 3rd Avenue North","South St. Paul",MN,55075,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/birth-minnesotas-computer-industry-photo-essay,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10034113,"The Funny Asian Women Kollective COMEDY FOR HEALING Project",2024,375000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Representative Kaohly Vang Her, Marlina Gonzalez, Heather C. Lou, Maryanne Quiroz, Shelley Quiala, Levi Weinhagen",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK)",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) uses comedy to combat the dehumanization of Asian women. This project includes: 1) a tour performing throughout the state, particularly to rural communities with large Asian American populations; 2) provide workshop opportunities to equip communities with the tools to create their own comedic material; 3) produce two super shows in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (700+ audience); 4) allow digital production of five short films and distribution.",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Saymoukda,Vongsay,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Mower, Ramsey, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funny-asian-women-kollective-comedy-healing-project,,,,
10034075,"The Hidden Herald",2024,49920,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Kevin Lindsey (Chair), Ned Rousmaniere (Vice Chair), Lacey Mamak (Secretary), Sarah Tan (Treasurer), Marianne Combs, Noelle Faye, Amy Hubbard, Michele Livingston, Alan Berks, Leah Cooper",,"Wonderlust Productions",,"Wonderlust Productions will use stories gathered from people who live and work behind the scenes in downtown Saint Paul to create short, place-based, audio plays, peeling back the curtain on who and what really makes our city tick. Audiences will be invited to take a listening tour of the city by following an online map and QR codes displayed around town. Stories will be captured from small business entrepreneurs and parking lot attendants; eccentric lifelong residents and skyway walkers; late-night cleaning crews and utility personnel; police officers, sidewalk buskers and people asking for a few dollars to help get through the day; new immigrant communities and historically overlooked communities that have had a major impact on the city.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leah,Cooper,,,,,,"(612) 227-2046",leah@wlproductions.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hidden-herald,,,,
10034107,"The Link's Racial Healing Initiative - We Will Breathe",2024,160769,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Jamar Hardy (Chair), Jason A. Marvin (Vice Chair), Michael O'Neil (Treasurer), Matt Amendola, David Behrens, LaVina Brown, Kendra J. Garrett, Ph.D., Jade Jorgenson, Craig A. Kepler, Arianna Orcutt, Cristen Purdy, Kirsten Unhjem",,"The Link",,"The Link will provide culturally specific programming to 12-15 youth that will participate in a pilot expansion of the We Will Breathe program (incorporating a new Black History month initiative). We Will Breathe is a youth-led Racial Justice and Healing Initiative, where youth come together as a collective to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their cultures, and their identities. Cohorts will meet twice a month over four months, totaling ten 3-hour sessions, and alternate between discussions at Circle of Discipline, spend time in the community, and engage in activities often inaccessible for young people of color and/or youth from low-income backgrounds. This grant will help support the Black History Month event by intentionally integrating the leadership and involvement of youth through the We Will Breathe program.",,,2024-05-17,2026-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Holger,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/links-racial-healing-initiative-we-will-breathe,,,,
10034058,"The Waterers - Elders Digital Storytelling Project",2024,71250,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Thao Sai (President), Gardner Jeremy (Vice President), Jones Jacylynn (Secretary/Treasurer), Argueta Maria, Drift Deanna, Humphrey Esther, Matias Bienvenida, Yang Chao, Zepeda Katya",,"In Progress",,"This project is a digital storytelling project dedicated to bonding communities and cultures through telling elders' stories. The project is embedded in the idea that our elders are waterers - carrying history and knowledge that strengthens a community's identity, and that through the sharing of their stories, we can understand and strengthen communities across generations and geographic location. The project will involve 30 persons from Indigenous, Hmong, Latinx and Somali cultures located across the state. Each community will produce artwork that will be exhibited collectively and toured within each participating community reaching an estimated live audience of 3,000, and online audience of 10,000.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Sorensen,,,,,,,,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Cass, Polk, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/waterers-elders-digital-storytelling-project,,,,
33200,"Thirteen Counties Propagating Native Plants and Restoring Diverse Habitats",2016,495000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 08b","$495,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Martin County Soil and Water Conservation District for a cooperative 13-county effort by Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, and Watonwan Counties to protect and expand native forest and prairie habitat for species in greatest conservation need in four regions of the state through collection and propagation of local ecotype native plants, habitat restoration efforts, and educational outreach. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Martin County SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_08b.pdf,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Rich,Perrine,"Fox Lake Conservation League, Inc.","923 State St N, Ste 110",Fairmont,MN,56031,"(507) 235-6680",richard.perrine@mn.nacdnet.net,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/thirteen-counties-propagating-native-plants-and-restoring-diverse-habitats,,,,
3280,"Touch-screen kiosks",2012,20369,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating handicap-accessible, touch-screen kiosks, with information in multiple languages, and placing the kiosks in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2013, three of the kiosks were installed at the Minnesota Zoo, Rosedale Center and Midtown Global Market; the other three rotated among 3M, Brookdale Public Library, Shoreview Community Center, Maple Grove Community Center, Hennepin County Government Center and the State Fair. ","The division is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling, or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. In addition to getting information while interacting with the kiosk at each location, kiosk users can enter their email or mailing address and request that additional information--including the Minnesota State Parks and Trails Guide, maps, seasonal program catalogs, fishing regulations, and a wide variety of other DNR publications--be sent to them. That way, if they're in a hurry, they don't have to copy it all down at the kiosk, they can pick up where they left off on their trip-planning when they get home. During FY 2013, the DNR received and fulfilled nearly 300 requests (approximately 10 per week) for publications from kiosk visitors. ",,2012-07-01,2013-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Barrett,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5582",amy.barrett@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/touch-screen-kiosks-0,,,,
17109,"Tour Saint Paul: Frogtown and West End",2010,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,6080,,,,,,"Historic Saint Paul",," Historic Saint Paul produced Tour Saint Paul guides for the city’s West End and Frogtown neighborhoods. The Frogtown neighborhood has been the home of many immigrant groups people who have formed the backbone of the city with their hard work and activism. Along with the adjacent Rondo neighborhood, Frogtown has been home to many local and national leaders during the Civil Rights movement. The neighborhood is home to a large and intact collection of late 19th century working housing and a few of the most noted churches in Saint Paul. Frogtown is bounded by Lexington Avenue on the west, the Burlington Northern Railroad (proximate to Maryland Avenue) on the north, Rice Street on the east, and University Avenue on the south. The West End contains most of the oldest structures in town, including several preCivil War buildings. It was among the first areas settled by Europeans in the state. Within this neighborhood are “subneighborhoods,” including Irvine Park, Uppertown, and Brewerytown. It is also the site of Fountain Cave, sometimes referred to as the “birthplace” of Saint Paul. For more than 150 years, the neighborhood has attracted a broad spectrum of social classes, reflected in everything from the grand mansions of Irvine Park, to the largely vanished Upper Levee neighborhood that housed the city’s poorest 19th century immigrants. Even today, new immigrants continue to settle in the West End. The West End is bounded by the Mississippi River on the east, I35E on the west and south, and Kellogg Boulevard/Downtown to the north. The Tour Saint Paul series of neighborhood guides provide lasting and fun documentation of the city’s history. At their most basic level, they preserve what we know to be true of ourselves and our neighborhoods. Historic Saint Paul is making these stories available as printed material and through the Historic Saint Paul website. ",,"To create public access to two significant neighborhoods of St. Paul through self-guided tours",2010-03-15,2010-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Becca,Hine,,"318 Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tour-saint-paul-frogtown-and-west-end,,,,
17640,"Tour Saint Paul: Web & Mobile",2012,49410,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,49410,,,,"Historic Saint Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To adapt historical content from established paper-based tour brochures for the web and mobile applications for greater public access.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Becca,Hine,"Historic Saint Paul",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tour-saint-paul-web-mobile,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10025160,"Transfer Collection Records to CollectiveAccess",2022,8220,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,4800,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13020,,"Richard Olson, Rick Abel, Brant Melbo, Carol Sundquist, Stanly Sundquist, Laurie Brien, Mary Hood, Lynn Riggs, Jerry Gordon",,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To improve collections care and management through an updated collections management system. ",,"This project successfully transferred nearly 40,000 records of precious artifacts and captivating photographs from outdated software to an innovative online collections management program. For nearly three decades, the museum diligently recorded artifact details and photograph information on separate computers, using the same outdated software. However, this project merged the two files seamlessly, creating a unified database that is now easily accessible online. Remarkably, within a month of completing the transfer, the old software experienced a catastrophic failure, highlighting the fortunate timing of the project. By averting this disaster, the museum ensured the preservation of over thirty years' worth of records, safeguarding them for future use and making them available to anyone seeking to explore their rich history. With the implementation of the new online program, museum staff can now access records from any location, while selected records are also accessible to members and researchers online. ",2022-07-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,2187852000,tedevold@me.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/transfer-collection-records-collectiveaccess,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
2959,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 1",2012,110000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b1","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,110000,,,1.16,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 1 [Green]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Green,"MN DNR","2300 Silver Creek Rd NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 206-2853",jeff.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-1,,,,
2959,"Trout Stream Springshed Mapping in Southeast Minnesota - Phase III - Part 1",2013,110000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b1","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to continue to identify and delineate water supply areas and springsheds for springs serving as cold water sources for trout streams and to assess the impacts from development and water appropriations. Of this appropriation, $140,000 each year is to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and $110,000 each year is to the commissioner of natural resources.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,110000,,,1.15,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Native trout require clean, cold water that usually originates from springs. However the groundwater springs feeding the 173 designated trout streams in southeastern Minnesota are under increasing pressure from current and expected changes in land use and increased groundwater withdrawals for domestic, agricultural, and industrial use. This joint effort by the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working to identify and map the springs and the areas that feed them in order to understand how these springsheds might be affected by development and increased water use and determine what can be done to protect and restore their water quality. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Trout streams depend on a steady supply of clean, cold water which comes from groundwater springs. These trout springs are under increasing pressure from changing land use, climate change, and groundwater withdrawals for domestic use, mining, agriculture, and energy production. Delineation of the recharge areas or springsheds of trout springs using dye tracing is a necessary first step in the conservation and protection of the trout stream coldwater supplies. This project focused on delineating groundwater springsheds both in the Galena Group limestone karst areas of Fillmore and Olmsted counties, where this work has been done for over 30 years, and in the Cambrian St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group bedrock across southeast Minnesota. Prior to this project, no springsheds had been delineated in the St. Lawrence or Tunnel City bedrock units. We demonstrated that springs discharging from these units receive surface water recharge from sinking streams and that this recharge moves hundreds of feet per day through the bedrock. This has rewritten our understanding of the hydrology of southeast Minnesota and has demonstrated that these springs, which we formerly believed to be well-protected from land surface activities, are much more vulnerable than we previously realized. Overall, during this project we mapped 41 groundwater springsheds (delineated by dye tracing) and 54 surface water springsheds (surface watersheds sending water to a point where it sinks underground into a groundwater springshed). Twelve of the groundwater springsheds and sixteen of the surface water springsheds are in the St. Lawrence Formation and Tunnel City Group. The groundwater springshed delineated areas total 50,708 acres and the surface water delineated areas total 124,447 acres. Prior to this project there was a total of 54,091 acres of both springshed types delineated. Springsheds were delineated in Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from this project was widely disseminated. A map of the delineated springsheds and a document on Spring Assessment Protocols were produced and submitted to the LCCMR and will be published by the Minnesota Geological Survey. The springshed coverage is being used by state and local governments to target areas for conservation efforts and for Clean Water Fund project ranking. The springshed mapping will be used by the DNR for Silica Sand Mining Trout Stream Setback permitting and in Water Appropriation permit review. Project information was presented to numerous groups including the SE MN Water Resources Board, Root River Technical Advisor Group, Fillmore County Local Water Planning committee, Southeast Minnesota County and State Feedlot officers, Midwest Federal Agency Senior Managers, and at Silica Sand mining forums in Red Wing, Lewiston, La Crescent, and Winona. On the ground information was presented during tours of the southeast; groups that went ""on tour"" include Minnesota Groundwater Association, MPCA/DNR field staff, SE Minnesota water advocacy groups, Geological Society of America, Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists, and state and federal agency staff from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. A paper on the St. Lawrence tracing work has been was published in the journal Carbonates and Evaporites. The springshed mapping work was the subject of two stories on Minnesota Public Radio. Project results were presented at numerous scientific meetings including the 11th and 12th Multidisciplinary Conference on Sinkholes and the Environmental and Engineering Aspects of Karst, the Minnesota Groundwater Association, the Midwest Groundwater Conference, the Geological Society of America, The Driftless area Symposium, and at a Winona State University Geology Department seminar.",,"FINAL REPORT - Part 1 [Green]",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jeff,Green,"MN DNR","2300 Silver Creek Rd NE",Rochester,MN,55906,"(507) 206-2853",jeff.green@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dakota, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-stream-springshed-mapping-southeast-minnesota-phase-iii-part-1,,,,
33270,"Tuj Lub courts at Keller Regional Park",2016,147000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.With roughly 70,000 residents, Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the United States. The top spinning game of Tuj Lub (pronounced - too loo) has its roots in Southeast Asia and holds cultural significance to the Hmong community. Formal Tuj Lub courts, constructed near a multi-shelter picnic area at Keller Regional Park, seek to preserve the history and rich cultural heritage of communities originating from Southeast Asia.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","1. Provide a venue for which to practice, teach and pass along a Hmong top spinning game2. Preserve this aspect of the Hmong culture3. Provide a diverse park amenity for use by generations to come4. Build cultural acceptance, community pride, respect and understanding5. Encourage play that provides skill development and sportsmanship","The main outcome is the finished construction of three Tuj Lub courts where there were none before. The courts will be utilized next summer after a fall and spring growing period for the grass that was seeded and sodded. At that time we will be able to track the use of the courts.The Groundbreaking ceremony on September 16, 2015 saw over 500 people in attendance.  During a demonstration day, hundreds turned out to show staff how the game is played. But first there were speeches, a dinner, and toasts of the eldersThe Grand Opening scheduled for June 10, 2017 is expected to draw thousands of interested people. This demonstrates the excitement within the community for the establishment of these courts.",,,,147000,,,,"Ramsey County Parks and Recreation","Local/Regional Government","With roughly 70,000 residents, Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the United States. The top spinning game of Tuj Lub (pronounced - too loo) has its roots in Southeast Asia and holds cultural significance to the Hmong community. Formal Tuj Lub courts, constructed near a multi-shelter picnic area at Keller Regional Park, seek ",,,2016-04-15,2016-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Oyanagi,"Ramsey County Parks and Recreation","2015 Van Dyke St",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-748-2500,jon.oyanagi@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tuj-lub-courts-keller-regional-park,,,,
10013368,"Turkish American Association of Minnesota",2020,8000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Outcome 1: Creation of the resource kits that can be used by elementary school students as part of cultural diversity activities. The coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the kits contain all the parts that were promised in the proposal. TAAM Board will do the first evaluation to ensure that the content is interesting, informative and accurate. Outcome 2: Parent approval of the resource kits We will also ask parents from the Turkish-American community to try some of the activities with their own children. The volunteer parents will evaluate the kits and pilot test them with a their children to gauge the usability, interest level, comprehensibility of the materials. We will give parents a short survey to collect this information. Outcome 3: Teacher approval of the resource kits The more formal evaluation of the kits will be conducted by a panel of six teachers who will examine the materials and give feedback. We will also request that teachers try the kits with a few children informally (if possible). We will have focus groups with the consultant teachers to get in-depth feedback on the following topics: How rich the kits are in terms of content How well the kits address the Minnesota academic standards How useful and relevant the kits would be for teachers and parents How easy it would be to implement the activities using the curriculum guides [If piloting was possible] What the children thought about the activities they have tried. Outcome 4: School districts and libraries find the kits useful and relevant and add them to their resource collections. Once we finalize the content and duplicate the materials, we will ask libraries and school districts to examine the kits and determine if they would be a useful addition to their diversity resources. The outcome measure here is how many have added the kits to their resource collections. Alternative Outcome 4 (COVID-19 possibility): Publicizing the kits on our website and Facebook page, parents and teachers find them useful and check them out If we cannot distribute the kits to schools and libraries right away, we will loan them to interested teachers and parents ourselves, using our website as the vehicle. We will mail the kits or deliver them contactlessly to interested individuals. When we loan the kits to the users, we will also include a survey to get feedback. The survey will ask about which activities were used by that teacher/parent and how the children enjoyed it and benefited from it (only during the last month of the grant) Alternative Outcome 5 (COVID-19 possibility): Making the resources available totally online and parents and teachers find them useful and check them out. If we have to revise the resource kits’ format and make it completely online, we will provide a link for interested parents and teachers to access. Again during the last month of the grant we will keep track of the site traffic and also give a survey to the users. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Pinar Basgoze, Yigitcan Eryaman, Aydin Durgunoglu, Sema Aksan, Hatice Akakin, Oznur Exman, Zeynep Basgoze, Ali Durgunoglu, Ilgin Sezer, Figen Haugen, Defne Menceloglu",,"Turkish American Association of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We will prepare resource kits for elementary students which will introduce the traditional arts and crafts of Turkey, as situated within the broader historical and geographical context. Because the kits will meet the guidelines of MN Academic Standards, they can be used in Social Studies and Arts classes as part of cultural diversity activities. The kits will include artifacts, documents, DVDs, curriculum guides and implementation suggestions for students to learn through hands-on experiences. ",,,2020-10-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aydin,Durgunoglu,"Turkish American Association of Minnesota",,"St. Paul",MN,55101,218-343-0619,aydin.durgunoglu@taam.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/turkish-american-association-minnesota," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034026,"Turn Up to Turn Out",2024,75000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Delina Haileab (Board Co-chair), Dan Haugen, PhD (Board Co-chair), Wylie Klawitter (Treasurer), Brittany Rice (Secretary), Anika Ward, Thompson Aderinkomi, Darian Lofton, Deneene Graham, Ellen Krug, Charlie St. Dennis, Hayat Muse, James Miller, Dr. Jennifer Waltman, Nichole White, Kalid Ali, Rev. Kelly Chatman, Jaylen Hutchinson, Lincoln Bacal, Maria Salas, Moira Villiard, Christopher Crutchfield, Madigan Web, Noah Yehalashet",,Youthprise,,"Youthprise is partnering with Believe In What's Possible to launch Turn Up to Turn Out, a youth-led project to increase youth participation in Minnesota politics through youth-led civic education and events.",,,2024-03-13,2025-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chelsea,Sheldon,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/turn-turn-out,,,,
10031375,"Turtle Island Skywatchers - Minnesota Research and Data Visualization",2025,200000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 03e","$200,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Native Skywatchers Inc. to engage youth in environmental stewardship by collecting images and acoustic data from turtles and other culturally significant animals and their habitats, evaluating the differences in these soundscapes across landscapes, and sharing the results through scientific storytelling and online platforms.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,3.88,"Native Skywatchers Inc","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Turtle Island Skywatchers - Innovative Research and Data Visualization project works to protect Minnesota water, wildlife, and natural resources while empowering Indigenous youth as leaders and all citizens as researchers.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,"Annette S.",Lee,"Native Skywatchers Inc","17101 76th Pl. N.","Maple Grove",MN,55311,"(612) 314-9717",nativeskywatchers@gmail.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/turtle-island-skywatchers-minnesota-research-and-data-visualization,,,,
10019453,"Twin Cities Media Alliance",2021,23945,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Shifting narratives is long-term, systems change work that we believe Our Space will play a role in affecting for years to come. Nonetheless, within the timeframe of this grant, we are hoping for the following outcomes: At least 70 percent of participants that engage with Our Space Is Spoken For (e.g., film attendees) will note engaging in a narrative that’s influenced or shifted their thinking about the lived experiences of BIPOC communities. 80 percent or more of Our Space artists will indicate having increased access and confidence in their ability to engage in public art. At least 70 percent of participants that engage with Our Space will indicate having a broader perspective/vision of public art. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Carolyn Szczepanski, Cassandra Fenelon, Martin Hernandez, Kevin Kalla, Kadra Abdi, Georgia Fort",0.5,"Twin Cities Media Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our Space Is Spoken For is a multidisciplinary public art storytelling project to creatively foster largescale awareness and dialogue around the untold narratives of how historically marginalized communities redefine and negotiate space. TCMA will curate a cohort of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and St. Paul BIPOC residents to create public art performances inspired by residents’ stories, which will be filmed and later screened as part of a public event and discussion. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Adaobi,Okolue,"Twin Cities Media Alliance",,,,,612-293-7761,adaobi@tcmediaalliance.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-media-alliance," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10024963,"Twin Cities Cultural Landscape Research and Writing",2021,9800,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","Short-term impacts were met and exceeded, demonstrated by the progress indicator (71 sites completed, 50-60 originally planned) Intermediate-term and long term impacts expected to be reached as the information is shared and disseminated.",,30700,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",40500,,"The Honorable Paul Anderson (Minnesota'supreme Court, ret.), Mr. Tom Boyd (Vice Chairman, Winthrop & Weinstine., P.A.), Mr. Manuel D. Castillo (Secretary, XCel Energy), Mayor Melvin Carter ((ex officio), City of Saint Paul), Ms. Kareen Ecklund (Community Member), Mr. Mike Fogal (Treasurer, Securian), Ms. Becky Garthofner (Community Member), Ms. Kate Gillette (Avison Young), Ms. Peggy Grieve (Community Member), Ms. Imani Jaafar (City of Minneapolis), Mr. Scott Knudson (Board Chairman, Briggs & Morgan), Mr. David A. Lanegran, Ph.D. (Macalester College), Mr. Eric Larson (Saint Paul Port Authority), Council Member Rebecca Noecker (City of Saint Paul), Ms. Judy Lewis (Community Member), Commissioner Rafael Ortega (Ramsey County Board of Commissioners), Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt (Ramsey County Board of Commissioners), Mr. Peter Smith (BWBR Architects, Inc), Ms. Pam Stewart (3M), Ms. Judy Swanholm (LCVA President), Ms. Camille Tinnen (representing Mayor Melvin Carter), Mr. Pete Thrane (Stinson Leonard Street), Ms. Siobhan Tolar (Office of the Saint Paul City Attorney), Ms. Helen Wagner (Assistant Treasurer, 3M ret.), The Honorable Wilhelmina Wright (U. S. District Court)",,"Minnesota Landmarks Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on cultural landscapes in the Twin Cities.",,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on cultural landscapes in the Twin Cities.",2021-04-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Mino,"Minnesota Landmarks Inc.","75 West Fifth Street, Suite 404","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512923285,amino@landmarkcenter.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-cultural-landscape-research-and-writing,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10024975,"Twin Tracks Exhibit: Community Engagement and Evaluation",2021,10000,"MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","While our initial phases of our exhibit were conducted under the guidance of our guest curator and local African American community leader Marvin Anderson, these phases were completed back in 2017, 2018, and April 2020. We were concerned that the perspective and balance needed additional review. This effort allowed us to confirm the general direction, while updating the content to reflect a greater interest in telling more complex, negative stories and a broader timeframe.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Brian Voss, Phil Wellman, Robert Puelston, Jon Van Niewaal, Dennis Danich, Brandon Gatz, Chiton (Sandy) Hagan, Lane Littrell, Noel Petit, Christofer Sears, Andrew Tighe, Deborah Wood",,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to undertake community engagement and evaluation during exhibit development.",,"To hire qualified professionals to undertake community engagement and evaluation during exhibit development.",2021-04-01,2022-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Scott,Hippert,"Minnesota Transportation Museum","193 Pennsylvania Avenue E","St. Paul",MN,55130-4319,6127436634,scott@trainride.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-tracks-exhibit-community-engagement-and-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031233,"Twin Cities Breaking Archive",2024,75000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,12000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",87000,,"Mary Ellen Childs, Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, Roosevelt Mansfield",0.916666667,"MIXTAPE Dance MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To digitize archival video footage of early Breakdancers in Minnesota, allowing for greater public access to these historic resources.",2024-01-01,2025-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jason,Noer,"MIXTAPE Dance MN","428 Minnesota Ave., Ste. 500","Saint Paul",MN,55101,6517076907,noerx006@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-breaking-archive,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10031024,"Twin Cities World Refugee Day",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Planning Committee Expansion - Currently, the planning committee consist of 5 CAPI staff. CAPI will also add and recruit a Volunteer Advisory Committee of 15-20 representatives from refugee support organizations, municipal staff, and community leaders. New Refugee Artists - CAPI will identify and promote at least 5 new refugee artists/vendors leading up to and during the event. This will encourage the growth of the arts as well as small businesses in the community. Day of Event Attendance - We are estimating 2023 attendance at 3,500+. Due to COVID, we were not able to host in person event in 2021, and 2022. Conversation Circles - We want refugees to leave this event feeling welcomed and empowered to action. At least 15 members of various refugee communities will participate in Conversation Circles and at least 3 members will record their story. CAPI will use these stories for advocating and supporting communities in building their political power. ","Twin Cities World Refugee Day will be on Sunday, June 11th from 12PM-5PM at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center. Significant progress has been made in the preparation and planning for this event: Community Advisory Board: The TCWRD Advisory Board has been launched with the purpose of grounding the planning and preparation for this event in the refugee and immigrant community. 5 organizations (African Economic Development Solutions, Alight, Advocates for Human Rights, Southeast Indian Asian Family Wellness, and Huellas Latinas) have received $1,000 stipends for their participation and will receive an additional $1,000 stipend (from additional funding) at the end of the event. This board has met each month since January and has been tasked with the following: A) Story Telling Design- members work together to design a Story Tellingconcept for the TCWRD event that honors and celebrates Twin Cities refugee communities; B) Refugee Artists and Performers- members assist with identifying and finding refugee artists and performers to participate at the TCWRD event through performing arts, selling goods, exhibiting art, speakers, etc.; C) Community Marketing- members market the TCWRD to their communities - spreading awareness and encouraging attendance to the event. This is the first time that CAPI has been able to provide financial support for this important groundwork and we believe in the value of compensating these organizations and individuals for the valuable work they are doing in their communities.Attendance: We anticipate that the number of attendees will be lower than originally expected. The high volume of attendees of the last in-person TCWRD event was largely attributed to being located at Loring Park in Minneapolis, which is a very highly trafficked area. We intentionally moved this event to Brooklyn Center due to the large immigrant and refugee communities who have been this place their home. Although we anticipate a lower number of overall attendees than our original proposed outcome, we believe that we will see a higher attendance from refugee and immigrant communities - the very communities we are intending to celebrate.Conversation Circles: Due to the feedback and planning received from the Community Advisory Board, the Conversation Circles have changed to include 2 panels that will be facilitated during the event. The first panel will consist of established leaders and entrepreneurs in the refugee community and the second panel will be formed by refugees who have arrived recently. Both panels will focus on promoting conversations around the event theme, ""Our Journey, Our Story"". Panelists will share about their personal journey as a refugee coming to MN and building a life here, reflecting on how the unique journeys intertwine to become our story as a community. ; *Proposed Measurable Outcome Section Locked* Twin Cities World Refugee Day, held on June 11th, 2023, was a huge success at which we saw the community coming together for a day of celebration, cultural showcase, and connecting with their diverse neighbors. We estimate that around 1,500 community members came through and were able to experience over 13 live stage performances, two panels focused on the refugee experience, diverse food trucks, sports activities, and more. We created space for nearly 50 community organizations and local artisans to come out and share the work they do and the art they create - from schools with specialized support programming for refugees/immigrants to an onsite healthcare bus giving free screenings; from Afghan refugee women artisans showcasing their work for the first time to immigrant owned catering companies showcasing their treats - we were able to platform local artisans for exposure and provide resources to all who attended. From start to finish the event was bustling with activity, proving that events like this are of high interest and value to the community. Some of the primary outcomes we noted include: Community Advisory Board The TCWRD CAB consisted of 5 organizations (African Economic Development Center, Advocates for Human Rights, Alight, Huellas Latinas, and Vietnamese Social Services who stepped in to replace SEWA). Representatives from these organizations joined us monthly for CAB meetings, discussing event progress, connecting us to performers/organizations, and overseeing the creation of the Conversation Circle Panels. This years model went extremely well, with the board actually helping implement these choices rather than just advise, and they were able to put together 2 well rounded panels. In a debrief, CAB committee members all indicted they would be willing and excited to return for future years planning as they saw this event having important connections to all the work their organization do. Conversation Circles With the assistance of the CAB committee, we held 2 panels uplifting the voices of 7 community members. The focus of the panels was the refugee experience and how being a refugee themselves or coming from a family of refugees has affected their perspectives on home, community, and their personal and professional journeys. The panels were led be CAB committee members, and after the discussions panels were opened to the participating community members to ask any questions they may have. These panels created a platform for voices and created an opportunity for education and connection for everyone who participated. Refugee Performers + Artists We had 13 scheduled live stage performances, 5 solo and 8 groups composed of over 60 individuals, representing refugee communities from South East Asia, Liberia, Somalia, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Indonesian, Nigeria + other countries. The artists came with a variety of experiences, some who are known in the cities for their work and others whose first live performance was at the event, featuring performances of traditional dance, spoken word, band performances, and solo singers. Multiple of the performances, including the dance groups from Nigeria, Indonesia, and southeast Asia took time to teach and lead the community through some of their dance styles from the stage, creating interactive teaching of traditional art for all who stepped up. While we had originally had an Afghan group scheduled to perform who fell through before the event, we were approached by representatives of the Afghan Refugee community that had dancers on site, and we were able to create a live space for these dancers to have an impromptu performance, bringing the stage to 14 live showcases. We also had the opportunity to platform a young muralist Lina Al-Sharefree, a soon-to-graduate Afghan student who is pursuing a career in the arts. We worked with her to plan out and bring live painting to the event, giving her experience and exposure for her future endeavors. Day of Attendance Through using greeters with attendance trackers, we calculate that we had around 1,500 individuals on site throughout the day of the event. We had anticipated higher numbers in our original proposal, but we had based those numbers on our 2019 event in Loring Park. As this event came after a multiple year hiatus, and moved to a location with much less organic foot traffic, we saw a lower number of participants. This being said, due to the size of the event location it felt full, busy, and well-attended; vendors who tabled/had food trucks indicated they were impressed and satisfied with the numbers at the event. By bringing the event to Brooklyn Center, we are establishing the event with city looking to invest in this type of celebration annually, as well as bring it to a location that is more accessible refugee populations. After seeing this years success and taking in feedback for outreach, we anticipate even higher rates of attendance for future years. Sending out participation surveys, responding vendors have reported high satisfaction, averaging a rating 4.6-5 out of 5 across categories (5 being extremely satisfied). Vendors indicated they felt their tables were well attended, they liked the location, and they would like their organization to participate in the event in the future. The survey responses included multiple organizations that indicated they would like to to be even more involved in the process in the future, either on the planning committee or bringing performers/panelists. We were also approached by a number of organizations day of and in the weeks prior and post-event asking to be invited for next years event. We had purposefully limited spots this year as we were returning after a hiatus to a new venue, but after this year's experience and seeing the venue in action we anticipate a large spike in the amount of vendors in attendance for 2024. ",,,"Twin Cities World Refugee Day is also funded by the following sources: MN Humanities Center: $20,000 MN State Arts Board: $23,000 Minneapolis Northwest Tourism: $7,000 TOTAL: $50,000 In-Kind support includes CAPI staffing and direct costs (Accounting, Human Resources, Audit, Occupancy, etc.) . City of Brooklyn Center - Provided location free of charge (park, stage, sound equipment, sports equipment, picnic tables, trashes) MN State Arts Board - $23,000 Minneapolis Northwest Tourism - $3,781 Hennepin Healthcare - $2,500 UCare - $1,000 + Free Healthcare Screenings",20000,,"CAPI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2023 OFFICERS Vinothini Ambrose, Board Chair Deployment Consulting Director, The Marcus Buckingham Company an ADP Company vinothini.ambrose@tmbc.com Michael Thorsteinson, Vice Chair Retired Executive Director, Three Rivers Community Action thorsteinsonm8@gmail.com Valerie Bosmans, Treasurer SVP, Chief Audit Executive, DXC Technology valeriebosmans@gmail.com Nkechi Anyamele, Secretary AVP, IT Audit Manager, Wells Fargo nkechianyamele@comcast.net MEMBERS Milt Liu CEO, Stir Foods milt_liu@hotmail.com Louiza Kiritopoulos-Adams Organizational Psychologist, LK2Connect lkiritopoulos@gmail.com Lucky Wagner Manager, Compliance Vendor Oversight, Medica Lucky.Wagner@medica.com James Farnsworth Executive Director, Highland Business Association jfarnsworth@highlandba.com Sillys Heilman Homemaker gonzalez.sillys@gmail.com Ali Tranvik Lead Pastor, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church atranvik@crossofglory.us Bernadette Theis Administrator, Jardine, Logan & O'Brien P.L.L.P. BTheis@jlolaw.com Ellisun Benedict Vice President, Employee Experience, RAZR ellisun.benedict@razrhq.com Laura Martin Chief Human Resources Officer, RAZR lauramartinmn@gmail.com Ekta Prakash, Ex-Officio Chief Executive Director, CAPI USA ekta.prakash@capiusa.org ; OFFICERS Vinothini Ambrose, Board Chair Deployment Consulting Director, The Marcus Buckingham Company an ADP Michael Thorsteinson, Vice Chair Retired Executive Director, Three Rivers Community Action Valerie Bosmans, Treasurer SVP, Chief Audit Executive, DXC Nkechi Anyamele, Secretary AVP, IT Audit Manager MEMBERS Milt Liu, CEO, Stir Foods Louiza Kiritopoulos-Adams, Organizational Psychologist Lucky Wagner, Manager, Compliance Vendor Oversight, Medica Lucky.Wagner@medica.com James Farnsworth, Executive Director, Highland Business Association Sillys Heilman, Homemaker Ali Tranvik, Lead Pastor, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Bernadette Theis, Administrator, Jardine, Logan & O'Brien P.L.L.P Ellisun Benedict, Vice President, Employee Experience, RAZR Laura Martin, Chief Human Resources Officer, RAZR Mary Niedermeyer, Ex-Officio Interim Chief Executive Director, CAPI USA ",,Capiusa,,"Every year, one of the most important embodiments of CAPI's mission is to host Twin Cities World Refugee Day (TCWRD), an event that we have coordinated since 2013 to honor the contributions and cultures of Minnesota's 120,000+ refugees. It is a point of connection for those sharing a common bond as refugees, as well as for others seeking to learn about and engage the diverse refugee community. The event brings local refugee artists to present unique creative elements of their cultures. ",,,2023-01-01,2022-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Peevxwm Victor",Yang,,,,,,6127210122," peevxwm.yang@capiusa.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-world-refugee-day,,,,
10025306,"Ukrainians in MN Short Film",2023,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,6500,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",16500,,"Orysia Bobcek - President, Anna Korsun - 1st VP, Victor Lobzun - 2nd VP, Lesya Lucyk - Secretary, Steve Konopliv - Financial Secretary, Tamara Niepritzky - Treasurer, Maria Matlashewski - Cultural chair, Chrystyna Korostil - Member at Large, Valentina Yarr - Trustee, Diana Pasichnyk - Trustee, Helen Regan - Trustee, John Prokopiuk - Trustee, Andriy Karkos - Trustee",,"St. Michael's and St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary on the history of Ukrainians in Minnesota.",,"To hire qualified professionals to produce a documentary on the history of Ukrainians in Minnesota.",2023-01-01,2024-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Zina,Gutmanis,"St. Michael's and St. George's Ukrainian Orthodox Church","505 4th St. NE",Minneapolis,MN,55413,6127192024,zinagutmanis@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ukrainians-mn-short-film,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031411,"Uncovering the Past to Protect Minnesota's Walleye Fisheries",2025,1121000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 04m","$1,121,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota for the St. Croix Watershed Research Station to reconstruct historical lake conditions to identify factors linked to successful walleye fisheries and guide management in the face of warming temperatures, invasive species, and nutrient loading.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,9.42,"Science Museum of Minnesota","State Government","We will reconstruct historical lake conditions to identify factors linked to successful walleye fisheries and guide effective management in the face of warming temperatures, invasive species, and nutrient loading.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Adam,Heathcote,"Science Museum of Minnesota","16910 152nd Street North","Marine on St. Croix",MN,55047,"(651) 433-5953",aheathcote@smm.org,,"Science Museum of Minnesota",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uncovering-past-protect-minnesotas-walleye-fisheries,,,,
17933,"University Avenue's Car Culture in the Mid-Late 20th Century Research Project",2013,6600,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6600,,"Michael Bjornberg, chair; Jeff Allman, vice-chair; Aaron Martin, treasurer; Matt Hill, secretary; Thomas Balcom; Jeff Callinan; David Carsch; Greg Donofrio; Melissa Ekman; Tim Griffin; Ellen Herman; Norman Jones; Renay Leone; Vanessa Matiski; Bob Schmitz; Irene Stemmer; Cindy Telstad; Phillip Waugh; JeriLynn Young",,"Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To assemble historical resources pertaining to the car culture of University Avenue in St. Paul preparatory to an interpretive memorial installation",,"To assemble historical resources pertaining to the car culture of University Avenue in St. Paul preparatory to an interpretive memorial installation",2012-12-01,2013-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Erin,"Hanafin Berg","Preservation Alliance of Minnesota","416 Landmark Center, 75 W 5th Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/university-avenues-car-culture-mid-late-20th-century-research-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17636,"University Avenue Documentary",2012,59800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,59800,,,,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To produce a one-hour documentary on the history of University Avenue linking St. Paul and Minneapolis up to the installation of the Central Corridor Light Rail and based on thorough and completed research.",,,2012-02-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Myers,"Ramsey County Historical Society",,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/university-avenue-documentary,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031420,"Unlocking Minnesota Wilderness for Youth",2025,705000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05i","$705,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with YMCA of the North to engage underserved youth in hands-on environmental education by expanding Unlock It!, a self-guided, interactive, and nature-based scavenger hunt, to open spaces and campuses across the state.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,7.2,"YMCA of the North","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our goals are to engage 100,000 underserved youth statewide in environmental education, engaging them in the conservation and preservation of Minnesota wilderness through the experiences in the outdoors.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2027-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Becker,"YMCA of the North","651 Nicollet Mall, STE 500",Minneapolis,MN,55402,"(612) 330-3070",beth.becker@ymcamn.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/unlocking-minnesota-wilderness-youth,,,,
10012304,"Update Historic Structure Report for Gibbs Farm",2019,16500," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The short term goal was achieved - the report was completed. This updated HSR for Gibbs Farm provides the data necessary to plan preservation activities. It prioritizes preservation needs that will allow RCHS to secure or allocate the necessary funding to maintain all historic property effectively.",,3343,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",19843,,"James Miller, Jo Anne Driscoll, Carl Kuhrmeyer, Susan McNeely, Kenneth H. Johnson, Mari Oyanagi Eggum, Jo Emerson, Thomas Fabel, Martin Fallon, Tim Glines, John Guthmann, Susan Handley, Richard B. Heydinger, Jr., Janine Joseph, Judy Kishel, David Kristal, Robert W. Mairs, Jeffry Martin, Father Kevin McDonough, Jonathan H. Morgan, Robert Muschewske, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, George T. Stephenson, James Stolpestad, Chris Taylor, Jerry Woelfel"," ","Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to develop an updated Historic Structure Report that will help preserve the Heman Gibbs Farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2018-12-01,2020-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society"," 75 W 5th Street, Suite 323 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55102,"(651) 222-0701"," mollie@rchs.com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/update-historic-structure-report-gibbs-farm,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,Yes
21739,"Updating the National Wetland Inventory for Minnesota ? Phase IV",2014,1000000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$1,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue the update and enhancement of wetland inventory maps for Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,1000000,,,16.36,"MN DNR","State Government","Over the past 100 years, about half of Minnesota’s original 22 million acres of wetlands have been drained or filled. Some regions of the State have lost more than 90 percent of their original wetlands. The National Wetland Inventory, a program initiated in the 1970s, is an important tool used at all levels of government and by private industry, non-profit organizations, and private landowners for wetland regulation and management, land management and conservation planning, environmental impact assessment, and natural resource inventories. The data behind the National Wetlands Inventory for Minnesota is now considerably out-of-date and a multi-phase, multi-agency collaborative effort coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is underway to update the data for the whole state. This appropriation is being used to conduct the fourth of six phases of this effort, which involves wetlands maps for portions of Lake, Cook, and St. Louis counties in northeastern Minnesota. A completed wetlands inventory will help improve wetland protection and management.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_03d.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Kloiber,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5164",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Beltrami, Cook, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/updating-national-wetland-inventory-minnesota-phase-iv,,,,
695,"Updating the Minnesota Wetlands Inventory: Phase 2",2011,1100000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 03b","$1,100,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue the update of wetland inventory maps for Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,DNR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The National Wetland Inventory, a program initiated in the 1970s, is an important tool used at all levels of government and by private industry and non-profit organizations for wetland regulation and management, land use and conservation planning, environmental impact assessment, and natural resource inventories. The data behind the National Wetlands Inventory for Minnesota is now considerably out-of-date and a multi-phase, multi-agency collaborative effort coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is underway to update the data for the whole state. This appropriation is being used to conduct the second phase of this effort, which involves updating wetland maps for 13 counties in east-central Minnesota surrounding the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area, evaluating imagery sources and mapping technologies for use in future mapping of agricultural regions of the state, and acquiring additional data needed to update wetland maps for southern Minnesota. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Updated wetland maps were created for 13 counties in east-central Minnesota (7,150 square miles), encompassing the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Wetlands in Minnesota were originally mapped by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the early 1980's as part of the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). Although still widely used for land use planning, wetland permit screening and natural resource management, the original maps have grown increasingly out-of-date due to landscape alterations over the years. The data created for this project marks the first significant update to the NWI in Minnesota. The new maps are much more accurate, capture more detail, and provide more information than the original maps. Besides showing the location, size, and type of each wetland, the updated map data includes information on the wetland's landscape position and hydrologic characteristics, which can be useful in assessing the benefits provided, such as water quality improvement, flood storage, and fish and wildlife habitat. Updating the NWI is a key component of the State's strategy to monitor and assess wetlands in support of efforts to assure healthy wetlands and clean water for Minnesota. The DNR is planning to complete the NWI update for the entire state by 2020. Accomplishments for this project phase also include acquiring high-resolution, spring leaf-off digital aerial imagery for 23,900 square miles of southern Minnesota, acquiring field validation data for southern Minnesota, and developing wetland mapping procedures for the agricultural region of Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Imagery acquired for this project is available to the public through the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo): http://www.mngeo.state.mn.us/chouse/wms/geo_image_server.html. The MnGeo imagery service receives about one million page requests per month for the southern Minnesota imagery. This is the first publicly available leaf-off imagery data for southern Minnesota since 1991. The updated wetland map data are available through an interactive mapping application on the DNR's website at: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/wetlands/map.html. The data can also be downloaded, free of charge, for use in geographic information system applications through the DNR's data deli at: http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us/. The data will eventually be incorporated into the national ""Wetland Mapper"" application maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The wetland mapping procedures and accuracy results for the 13-county updated NWI data are presented and discussed in a manuscript that has been submitted to the journal Wetlands, a publication of the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS). Information from this project was also presented at the SWS annual conference in Duluth, MN in 2013. In addition, a press release was distributed regarding the updated NWI data and the story was published on several online news websites. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis Laboratory conducted an extensive study of the effects of digital elevation model (DEM) preprocessing and mapping methods on the accuracy of wetlands maps in three different physiographic regions of Minnesota. This research covered two study sites in agricultural areas including the Minnesota River Headwaters (Big Stone County) and Swan Lake (Nicollet County) as well as a comparison site from northern Minnesota (St. Louis and Carlton Counties). The results of this effort were compiled and submitted for publication in several peer-reviewed scientific journals along with results from the earlier phase of the NWI update project. Three hard copies and one electronic copy of these publications have been submitted with the final report to LCCMR. There have also been numerous presentations at professional conferences. Project Publications:Influence of Multi-Source and Multi-Temporal Remotely Sensed and Ancillary Data on the Accuracy of Random Forest Classification of Wetlands in Northern Minnesota (PDF - 2.7 MB)Comparison of Flow Direction Algorithms in the Application of the CTI for Mapping Wetlands in Minnesota (PDF - 15.3 MB)The Effects of Data Selection and Thematic Detail on the Accuracy of High Spatial Resolution Wetland Classifications (PDF - 0.2 MB)A semi-automated, multi-source data fusion update of a wetland inventory for east-central Minnesota, USA (PDF - 1.4 MB)Wetland Mapping in the Upper Midwest United States: An Object-Based Approach Integrating Lidar and Imagery Data (PDF - 1 MB)",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Kloiber,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5164",steve.kloiber@dnr.state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Lake, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/updating-minnesota-wetlands-inventory-phase-2,,,,
28922,"Upgrade HVAC in Museum",2015,37100,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,,37100,,"Ken Braaten, Harlan Highberg, Jan Feil, Larry Shelquist, Debbie Wilde, Fred Sundquist, Rodney Rhen, DonnaRae Jacobson, David Hallan",0.00,"Clearwater County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Clearwater County Historical Society's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.",,,2014-10-01,2016-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Edevold,"Clearwater County Historical Society","PO Box 241",Bagley,MN,56621,218-785-2000,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/upgrade-hvac-museum,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10003512,"Upland and Shoreline Restoration in Greater Metropolitan Area",2015,300000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06g","$300,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to restore and enhance upland, shoreline, and approximately 150 acres of forests, woodlands, savanna, and prairie and to provide related educational opportunities for volunteers in the greater metropolitan area. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required work plan. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,300000,,,4.68,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Though many parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area are urbanized, there are also has large areas of natural lands that continue to serve as important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plant communities. However, pressure on these remaining lands continues to intensify as population and development pressures increase. This appropriation continues the efforts of the Metro Conservation Corridors (MeCC) partnership, an ongoing effort by a partnership of state and non-profit organizations, to conduct strategic and coordinated land conservation activities that build connections between remaining high quality natural areas in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area and ensures their benefits are available for future generations. Great River Greening is using this appropriation to restore approximately 150 acres of permanently protected forest, woodland, savanna, and prairie habitat while engaging hundreds of volunteers in the stewardship of the metropolitan area's remaining natural areas.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06f.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","251 Starkey St, Ste 220","St. Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Isanti, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/upland-and-shoreline-restoration-greater-metropolitan-area-0,,,,
10004516,"Upland, Wetland, and Shoreline Restoration in Greater Metropolitan Area",2017,509000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 08g","$509,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Great River Greening to restore approximately 150 acres of forest, prairie, woodland, and wetland and 0.15 miles of shoreline throughout the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area, using volunteers, and to conduct restoration evaluation on previously restored parcels. A list of proposed restorations and evaluations must be provided as part of the required work plan. Plant and seed materials must follow the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Great River Greening","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_08g.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Wiley,Buck,"Great River Greening","251 Starkey St, Ste 220","St. Paul",MN,55107,"(651) 665-9500",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/upland-wetland-and-shoreline-restoration-greater-metropolitan-area,,,,
735,"Urban Wilderness Youth Outdoor Education",2011,557000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$557,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Wilderness Inquiry to provide an outdoor education and recreation program on the Mississippi River. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Wilderness Inquiry","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW There has been a sharp decline in participation in outdoor recreation and education amongst urban youth. Some argue that youth who have meaningful outdoor education experiences are more likely to become engaged in environmental stewardship and invested in outdoor resources as adults. Wilderness Inquiry- in partnership with state and federal agencies, non-profits, and local school districts - will use this appropriation to expand an environmental education and recreation program that provides disadvantaged urban youth and families, some of whom have never even been on a boat, with hands-on educational and recreational experiences of the Mississippi River in 24 foot Voyageur canoes. Funds are enabling the program to serve an additional 23,000 urban youth and families in the Twin Cities metro area. Public school groups have day trips and overnight excursions available to them to augment their classroom learning, while other youth and families have access through community events. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The goal of Urban Wilderness Youth Outdoor Education (UWYOE) was to provide accessible, outdoor education and recreation opportunities on the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed for more than 20,000 urban youth over a three-year period. UWYOE was developed in response to the sharp decline in participation in outdoor education and activities such as canoeing, camping, hunting and fishing by urban youth. UWYOE provided experiential environmental learning experiences on the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed for 24,899 Twin Cities middle and high school students, exceeding our initial goal of 20,000. 80% of the youth served identify as a person of color and 80% are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The majority, 76%, had very little or no prior experience with outdoor activities. Environmental education experiences were provided through outdoor workshops on local lakes and rivers, guided day trips on the Mississippi River, and overnight camping trips in local parks. National Park Service Rangers and Wilderness Inquiry guides provided natural and cultural history and science lessons as part of each program activity. We developed, refined and implemented classroom activities, provided three teacher trainings for Minneapolis Public Schools summer school staff, and developed a program website. We also purchased four 24' Voyageur canoes to expand our capacity to serve more youth.A three-year evaluation was conducted by the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI). Major outcomes include:77% of participants reported an increased interest in science and the environment87% of teachers agreed that students learned about environmental issues100% of students said they would like to participate in an outdoor activity like this againThis program has gained national attention as a model for engaging urban youth with the environment and building skills to grow future stewards and managers of our public lands. In the summer of 2012, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Governor Mark Dayton recognized the program as a leader in America's Great Outdoors initiative. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund's investment in UWYOE has resulted in the establishment of a model program for engaging youth in the outdoors, which we now call Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventures (UWCA). The UWCA has been recognized by the EPA, the Department of Interior, and Gov. Mark Dayton, among others, as a leader in America's Great Outdoors Initiative. Within the National Park Service and National Forest Service, the UWCA is being held up as an example of how these agencies need to engage in urban communities across the country. In 2010, Wilderness Inquiry and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area unit of the National Park Service piloted the UWCA concept developed in the Twin Cities to Washington DC, with support from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and several DC based nonprofit organizations. Serving 1,000 DC area school kids on the Anacostia River, this effort helping bring together 20 DC area organizations focused on though and/or the Anacostia River. To build on this success, we launched the ""Canoemobile"" to introduce youth to urban waters in multiple cities, and to help build local coalitions dedicated to providing outdoor opportunities to disadvantaged youth. In 2013, the Canoemobile will serve youth in Milwaukee, Michigan City, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington DC. Nature Valley has signed on as a sponsor of the Canoemobile. We held two outcomes briefings (one in 2011 and one in 2013) to present the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) evaluation results. The first was hosted by the Minneapolis Foundation and the second by Mayor Chris Coleman and the Saint Paul Foundation. Each had more than 35 community leaders, funders, and educators present. Information about the project has also been disseminated through the project website. The UWCA has received coverage on Kare 11 News, the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Mpls/St. Paul Magazine.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Lais,"Wilderness Inquiry","808 14th Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 676-9409",greglais@wildernessinquiry.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/urban-wilderness-youth-outdoor-education,,,,
10004483,"Using Hydroacoustics to Monitor Sediment in Minnesota Rivers",2016,455000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 04g","$455,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the United States Geological Survey to install hydroacoustic equipment on the lower Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers to improve measurement and monitoring accuracy for suspended sediment and enhance ongoing sediment reduction efforts by state, federal, and local agencies. This appropriation is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116P.10. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"U.S. Geological Survey","Federal Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_04g.pdf,2015-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jeffrey,Ziegeweid,"US Geological Survey","2280 Woodale Dr","Mounds View",MN,55112,"(763) 783-3113",jrziege@usgs.gov,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Nicollet, Ramsey, Scott, Sibley, Wabasha, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/using-hydroacoustics-monitor-sediment-minnesota-rivers-0,,,,
33954,"Using Technology to Reevaluate Historic Locations of the Lost Fort L",2015,8800,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Available upon request. Contact",,,,"Available upon request. Contact",8800,,"Saint Mary",0.05,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota","Private College/University","To hire a qualified archaeologist to conduct a survey in an attempt to locate the lost Fort L'Huillier.",,,2015-06-01,2016-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Ebert,"Saint Mary's University of Minnesota","700 Terrace Heights, Campus Box 10",Winona,MN,55987,507-457-6961,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/using-technology-reevaluate-historic-locations-lost-fort-l,,"Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031083,"USLAA Cultural Patrimony",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Conservation and promotion of arts , traditional, culture and local wisdom that are necessary to be preserved, inherited, restored and promoted. In order for the local people to love and cherish the arts and culture that are spiritually valuable that has been assimilated into the way of life from the past to the present. In addition, In addition, there must be dissemination to foreigners to have the opportunity to see, appreciate and experience the arts, culture, traditions and good way of life in order to create appreciation and pride in arts, culture and traditions to stay with the community forever. Criteria for Success Include: (1) Demographics of participants - The number of Lao and Asian participants will determine how successful the project is. (2) Enjoyable experiences in the artists, performers, and audiences. (3) Ability to engage and recruit attendees to join or be part of the volunteer team for the following year. (4) Recruiting members would be a good benchmark for how appealing our works are and how engaging they are to the audience. (5) A balanced budget. Evaluation Process: (1) We will provide feedback on the success of the process in achieving our goals through a written and verbal survey. (2) Take count of the number of people at the events, with a particular focus on counting the amount of Lao community members. Some outcomes that can be measured are the amount of times on any cultural group performs at a community event, surveys on how people would feel about our participation in their community. Indicators of success in continuation of traditions and cultures:(1) Staff and students carry on the good traditions and culture of Lao and be able to instill morals and ethics in students and promote gratitude towards the elders. (2) Students are developed learning standards based on moral and ethical frameworks and are able to apply doctrines to their lives. (3) The preservation of arts, traditional and culture is integrated with teaching and learning through activities.","We completed the Project1, which is The Lao New Year or Water Festival event. It's a vibrant and invaluable festival that is part of the Lao heritage that represents generosity, family values, community, society and religion that allows the Lao people to practice traditions. The event was held on May 7th, 2022 at the Thai Twist Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Blaine, MN. Events include; Religious ceremony, Ba-Ci (Lao tradition ceremony), bathing of Buddha images, pouring scented water upon seniors to ask for their blessing, and traditional on stage performance from 7 Asian ethnic groups; such as the Lao, Thai, and Indians. We created a children's group fashion show where the children showcased their Lao costumes and cultural parade. More than 500 Lao and SE Asians with the age ranges from 2-86 years old attended the event. We achieved most of the goals we strived for based off of what others wanted to see included in the event. Based on the in person survey we conducted, about 50% of the people that attended the party was interviewed. 100% of the people who were interviewed said that they wanted and believed that the Lao New Year event should continue and keep reaching out. An improvement that made our event successful this year was that we had more community members and volunteers participate in our event. Leading our group to reach out to parts of the community that didn't know about this information before. We have heard extensive requests from the Lao community that we need to host the Lao New Year event every year, to provide a platform for SE Asians to come together and celebrate our culture through art and expression as well as allow SE Asians to exchange thoughts and ideas on how to continue the preservation of SE Asian art, culture and heritage. To create a vibrant and warm space for us to showcase our talent and art, as well as creating increased understanding and improved community relations between diverse groups of people as we open this event to other ethnic groups outside of SE Asians. Right now, we are in the midst of planning the Project2. The project that is in progress is called the Grassroots Innovation. Our group members are promoting this project at all sort of community events taking place. ; Our Goals: (1) To preserve and expand the Lao culture, traditions, customs, arts, and literature. (2) To enhance the Lao community by promoting Lao culture and traditional values, educating on traditional practices, and developing the young generation to become an emerging leader. (3) To promote and exchange knowledge of Lao culture and traditions with other ethnic groups and others of different national origins. We completed: Project1, which is The Lao New Year 2022 or Water Festival event. It's a vibrant and invaluable festival that is part of the Lao heritage that represents generosity, family values, community, society, and religion that allows the Lao people to practice traditions. Project2, which is the Grassroots Innovation: The important goals of this grass roots project are to introduce Lao Americans and others of foreign origin who have experience and who may not have had opportunities to experience traditional Lao culture. The workshop increased attendance member's understanding and preserved art and culture for future generations to carry on. The event started mid-June and end in December 2022. - 12 Rituals, refers to the 12-month tradition that is related to Buddhist principles. Beliefs and agricultural lifestyle that Lao people have practiced since ancient times. - 14 Practices, it is a social statute of the Lao people as a principle of treating each other for people of various statuses since ancient times. - Religious rituals and Beliefs: Teaching and training religious rituals and beliefs from birth until the end of life. - Making Ba-Ci: It will be used at the ceremony to invoke the ""Kwan"" (Lao word for spirit), which in specific terms is explained as an ancient belief in Laos that the human being is a union of 32 organs and that the ""Kwan"" watch over and protect each one of them. - Making Sandalwood flowers: The Sandalwood flowers are symbolically flowers made from wood of the sandalwood tree. It has been used in cremation ceremonies in Laos and Thailand for hundreds of years. Laying sandalwood flowers at a funeral it is the final mourning for the deceased, believed to send the souls of the deceased to a better world. It is also last thing a living person will do for the person that we love. - Costume: To learn the history of Textiles/Woven Design. Weaving is the arts and crafts with since ancient times is produced using canvas and yarn. - Reginal Food: There are training courses of cooking. The geography of each region in Laos greatly affects the diet of the local people. Most of the raw materials used for food preparation are naturally. - Traditional dances: There are very few Lao community service organizations working exclusively with the Lao people in Minnesota to teach Lao traditional dance. We have successfully and encouraged our community members children, youth, adults, and seniors to learn about our traditional dances. Project evaluation monitoring: Monitoring and evaluation of the conservation and continuation of tradition projects to follow up to achieve the objectives set and the indicators of success of the project The follow-up and evaluation of the project are as follows: 1. Population and sample who has participated in the activity. 2. Research tools, it is an opinion evaluation form was created in accordance with the data collection process. It is an assessment that asks directly to the goal by dividing the content in the form Assessment is divided into 3 parts: Part 1 General information of the respondents which's contains questions, gender, and occupation. Part 2: Opinions and satisfaction that contains questions about project implementation. Part 3 Additional Suggestions. 3. Data Collection, there were 306 respondents, representing 40% of the total population (750) who participated in the activity. 4. Data analysis, to determines the weight of the response scores of each option, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (5 highest and 1 is the lowest score) by have the respondents express their opinions. Table#1 General information: From Table 1, it was found that most of the respondents were female, 214 people (69.93%), males 92 people (30.07 %). Occupation, 185 people are employ (60.46%), retired 46 people (15.03%) and 75 students (24.51%). All respondents are 306 people. Please see attached file ""Table#1_General infoin additional document. Table#2 Opinions and satisfaction: The data analysis consists of 1) Summarizing the number and percentage of respondents to the project assessment. 2) Summary of opinion level from mean analysis and standard deviation. Please see attached file ""Table#2_Opinions . Table#3 Level of success: Note: to determine the criteria, we dividing scores into 5 levels, so (5-1)/5 = 0.8 per Level. Level 5 (Highest) = 4.21-5.00 Level 4 = 3.41-4.20 Level 3 = 2.61- 3.40 Level 2 = 1.81 - 2.60 Level 1(Lowest) = 1.00-1.80 Please see attached file ""Table#3_ Level of success . it was found that the participants had an overall opinion towards our projects with an average of 4.32, in the highest level and our community members want to participate in this kind of activities next time. Please see attached file nameTable#3_ Level of success . An improvement that made our goals successful this year was that we had more community members and volunteers participate in our projects. Leading our group to reach out to parts of the community that didn't know about this information before. We have heard extensive requests from the Lao community that we need to have these kinds of programs every year, to provide a platform for Lao to come together and celebrate our tradition, culture and to exchange thoughts and ideas on how to continue the preservation of Lao art, culture, and heritage. To create a vibrant and warm space for us to showcase our talent and as well as creating increased understanding and improved community relations between diverse groups of people as we open this event to other ethnic groups outside of SE Asians.",,,N/A,20000,,"Tong Komany, Chair Bounkong Souksavong, Vice Chair Chongchith Saengsoudham, Board secretary Bey Phothisane, Treasurer Yothin Chanthavong, Public relation Somsack Chettana, Board director Banlang Phommasouvanh, Board assistance Apichart Klaysingha, Executive Director",,"United Senior Lao-American Association (USLAA)",,"Conservation of culture including art and local wisdom is one of the main missions of our organization. We operate in promoting and capturing values to create pride in Lao culture and identity, as well as create awareness of morality to the community as well. Our organization encourages and supports all cultures to develop, preserve and pass on the activities that we as an organization help operate with communities and outside agencies.",,,2022-01-15,2022-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Apichart,Klaysingha,,,,,,7636459469," chart1124@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Statewide, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uslaa-cultural-patrimony,,,,
17465,"USS Essex Log Book Project II: Editing/Transcription",2011,6990,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,795,,,,,,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota",," Editing/Transcription is the second of three projects documenting and preserving the Maritime Heritage Minnesota's historical/archaeological investigation and assessment of the USS Essex Shipwreck, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Five out of twenty-five of the vessel's previously digitized log books were edited, combined into .pdf e-books, transcribed and processed which included the creation of metadata for the digital images. The information resulting from this project is available for public access on Internet Archive. ",,"To edit, process, transcribe, and create metadata for digital images of 31 log books of the USS Essex Shipwreck, listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2010-10-29,2011-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ann,Merriman,,"1214 Saint Paul Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55116,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uss-essex-log-book-project-ii-editingtranscription,,,,
17147,"USS Essex Log Books Digitization Pilot Project",2011,6462,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1735,,,,,,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota",," As a pilot project  for the grantee, Maritime Heritage Minnesota (MHS) the goal was to digitalize 6-10 of the 62 known log books of the USS Essex log books held at the National Archives and Records Administration and the United States Naval Academy. After twelve days not only did they digital the entirety of the 62 log books but they were able to digitalize a private journal of a USS Essex sailor as well as a hand written journal of a sailor who served on her maiden voyage within the time allotted for the project (101 hours). In total 21,499 images were produced.  ",,"To digitize 6-10 log books of the USS Essex listed in the National Register of Historic Places",2010-07-15,2010-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ann,Merriman,,"1214 Saint Paul Ave.","St. Paul",MN,55116,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uss-essex-log-books-digitization-pilot-project,,,,
17152,"Veritas Caput: Defining the Source of the Mississippi",2010,6300,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,,,,,,,"Macalester College: Geography Department",,"To produce a film on the efforts to map and determine the source of the Mississippi River",,"To produce a film on the efforts to map and determine the source of the Mississippi River",2010-05-11,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,David,Lanegran,,"Department of Geography, Macalester College","St. Paul",MN,55105,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/veritas-caput-defining-source-mississippi,,,,
17355,"Video of Minnesota Newspaper Museum at State Fair",2011,7000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,150,,,,,,"Minnesota Newspaper Foundation",," A documentary-type retrospective video was produced featuring the Minnesota Newspaper Museum at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair. More than eight hours of footage was filmed and used to produce the 15 minute DVD. The final product explains letterpress printing from start to finish including segments on the Linotype, Page Composition, the press, job shop and finally, a section on the editorial/news function of a newspaper. The final section also stresses the importance of newspapers, yesterday and today, in a democratic society. The video is being offered to newspapers throughout not only Minnesota but also in North Dakota and South Dakota for them to use with their staffs, interns and to share with their community groups (such as Lions, Rotary, etc.) In addition, a number of newspapers are also donating copies to their local museums to enhance their static displays on newspapers/letterpress. Plans are also to offer DVDs to museums across the state, at a nominal cost. The Minnesota Newspaper Foundation is also exploring the possibility of making it available to High School Journalism - and possibly English - educators to share with their students.  The Minnesota Newspaper Foundation  has successfully captured on film the unique history of the letterpress machines in action and the stories of their operators to bring to life the legacy of newspapers in Minnesota.   Five minute sample video: ",,"To document on film newspaper production and printing equipment operated by skilled volunteers. The retrospective video will be shown at the State Fair.",2010-08-13,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Julie,Bergman,,"1004 20th Avenue SE","East Grand Forks",MN,56721,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/video-minnesota-newspaper-museum-state-fair,,,,
18140,"Videotaping Dance Community's Oral Histories",2012,6650,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"The Performance Lab",," To document in 3 to 4 interviews the history of the dance community in the Twin Cities. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/videotaping-dance-communitys-oral-histories,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10031013,"Vietnamese Heritage and Legacy Connections ",2023,15150,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Between MNVNLS and Theater Mu, our project aims to track and measure quantifiable outcomes from the beginning to the end of the project through these goals: - All students and parents who come on the first day of registration on September 11, 2022 will participate in the story hour where a bilingual volunteer from MNVNLS will read the book A Different Pondand facilitate the discussion. We estimate 100 people will be in attendance. - MNVNLS will take 100 youth and adults to attend the play A Different Pondat the Stages Theatre Company. - 15 students will enroll in Theater Mu's 12-week residency program to learn about combining performing arts with aspects of cultural heritage using skills such as acting and storytelling. - Each of the 15 participants in the residency program will complete a project or work that will be ready to perform for the larger community at the Lunar New Year Celebration. - 500 people or more will participate in the celebration of the Lunar New Year in January 2023.","- The A Different Pondstory hour and reading was held on September 25, 2022. Over 160 students and parents participated. - 150 students and adults attended the play A Different Pondat the Stages Theatre Company on 10/2, 10/7, and 10/16/2022. - 15 students are enrolled in Theater Mu's 12-week residency program to learn about combining performing arts with aspects of cultural heritage using skills such as acting and storytelling. - The 15 participants in the residency program are preparing their projects and will perform for the larger community at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday 1/14/2023.; The grant funded 3 special projects: * A Different Pond * Mu Theater * Tet EventWith the help of the fund, we over-achieved the goals of each project. - The A Different Pondstory hour and reading was held on September 25, 2022. Over 160 students and parents participated. - 150 students and adults attended the play A Different Pondat the Stages Theatre Company on 10/2, 10/7, and 10/16/2022. - 15 students enrolled in Theater Mu's 12-week residency program to learn about combining performing arts with aspects of cultural heritage using skills such as acting and storytelling. - The 15 participants in the Theater Mu residency program presented their projects at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday 1/14/2023. - WCCO prominently featured our organization and Tet event on 2 programs: Lunar New Year Begins this Weekend https://youtu.be/Pz-7bGgxWo0 How to Mark the Start of Lunar New Year in the Twin Cities https://youtu.be/jBrnHjl5dM0 - The Lunar New Year event on Saturday 1/14/2023 was a complete success and exceeded our expectations. We were expecting 500 people for the crowd. Between 800-900 people attended the event. The crowd enjoyed and cheered every song, dance, and play from start to end. ",,,"MNVLS has no other sources of funding for this project.. We did not have any other sources of funding for our projects.. We have no other source of funding. If the costs exceed the total grant amount, then members/volunteers of our organization will pitch in to cover the expense.",15150,,"Chinh Vu Tuyet Nguyen Canh Truong Loc Van Trinh Vu Huyen Tran; Chinh Vu Canh Truong Tuyet Nguyen Trinh Vu Huyen Tran Loc Van",,"Minnesota Vietnamese Language School",,"Our grant application seeks to promote and preserve Vietnamese culture through the use of traditional Lunar New Year celebration which includes storytelling, music and dance. ",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vietnamese-heritage-and-legacy-connections,,,,
2155,"Vulnerability of Fish Populations in Lakes to Endocrine Disrupting Contaminants",2010,297000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 05b","$297,000 is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the United States Geologic Survey and St. Cloud State University to develop quantitative data on juvenile and adult fish vulnerability to endocrine-active emerging contaminants found in Minnesota lakes. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2012, at which time the project must be completed and final products delivered, unless an earlier date is specified in the work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,33000,,,,,,USGS,"State Government","Endocrine disrupting contaminants are chemicals that may interfere with natural hormones in humans and wildlife and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects. These chemicals occur in a variety of everyday products, including pharmaceuticals, plastics, detergents, flame retardants, cosmetics, and pesticides. As these chemicals get discharged into the environment, humans and wildlife are exposed. The U.S. Geological Survey and St. Cloud State University are using this appropriation to study the occurrence of these chemicals in Minnesota's lakes and the degree to which they pose a threat to fish, such as affecting their ability to develop and reproduce. Overall Project Outcome and Results Effects of endocrine active compound (EAC) exposure to fish have been assessed predominantly at the molecular to organismal level, leaving questions regarding implications for population sustainability. One EAC, 17 beta-estradiol (E2), is frequently detected in aquatic environments because it is a hormone produced by vertebrates. This study assessed developmental and reproductive effects of E2 exposure on fathead minnows and bluegill sunfish. Continuous, six week exposures were conducted in outdoor tanks to simulate natural lake environments. First generation (F0) fathead minnows and bluegill sunfish were exposed during sexual maturity. Second generation (F1) fathead minnows were exposed during early development, sexual maturity, or both stages. Multiple biomarkers were measured to assess the effects of E2 exposure on fecundity, fish health, and development. Differences in the timing of egg production for both species indicate differences in lifetime fecundity between unexposed and exposed females. Exposure to E2 resulted in lower relative health and reduced expression masculine secondary sexual characteristic expression in F0 fathead minnows. Similar results were not observed in F1 fathead minnows. First generation bluegill sunfish males exposed to E2 had significantly smaller testes compared to controls. Supplemental, laboratory exposures were conducted on a separate fathead minnows cohort to assess reproduction and larval ability to escape a predator threat. Predation tests suggest E2 exposure of the current generation has the greatest effect on larval survival. Larval fathead minnows exposure to E2 in the F2 generation had longer escape responses and lower survival rates when compared to controls. Females exposed to E2 tended to lag behind controls in terms of larvae production after an initial period of similar activity. Results from this study suggest that exposure to E2 (in the absence of other estrogenic compounds) at environmentally relevant concentrations has subtle reproductive and developmental effects on fathead minnows and bluegill sunfish and implications for long-term survival in a predator-rich environment. Project Results Use and Dissemination Results from this study feed into an ongoing study assessing septic system discharge to lakes and effects on bluegill fitness (Assessing Septic System Discharge to Lakes, funded by Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund in 2010). A manuscript was submitted to the Journal of the American Water Resources Association for inclusion in a special issue on contaminants of emerging concern (originally submitted in February 2013, revised copy submitted in July 2013). A copy of the revised manuscript is included as an attachment to this final report. Results from portions of this study have been included in two graduate student theses at St. Cloud State University under the supervision of Co-PI, Heiko Schoenfuss. Results have been presented at the following scientific conferences: March 2012 - Midwest Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (Minneapolis, MN) June 2012 - American Water Resources Association specialty conference on contaminants of emerging concern (Denver, CO) October 2012 - Minnesota Water Resources Conference (Minneapolis, MN) This study was discussed in conjunction with similar work in a MPR story that aired on February 20, 2013. Project Publications: Fathead Minnow and Bluegill Sunfish Life-Stage Responses to 17 Beta-Estradiol Exposure in Outdoor Mesocosms (PDF - .2 MB) Master's Thesis: Effect Differences of Estrogenic Exposure Between an Endangered Species and Two Model Species and Across Life Stages (PDF - 2.1 MB) ",,"FINAL REPORT ",2009-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Kiesling,"U.S. Geological Survey","2280 Woodale Dr","Mounds View",MN,55112,763-783-3131,kiesling@usgs.gov,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vulnerability-fish-populations-lakes-endocrine-disrupting-contaminants,,,,
10025066,"Wakan Tipi Visitor Exhibit Schematic Design",2022,118000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,10337,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",128337,,"Cynthia Whiteford, co-chair; Patrice Kunesh, co-chair; Thomas Draskovic, secretary; Chip Lindeke, treasurer; Dr. Katherine Beane, member; Dan McGuiness, member; Franky Jackson, member; Glenn Johnson, member",,"Lower Phalen Creek Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant firm to write an exhibit schematic design plan for the Wakan Tipi Center in St. Paul.",,"To hire a qualified consultant firm to write an exhibit schematic design plan for the Wakan Tipi Center in St. Paul.",2022-01-01,2023-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maggie,Lorenz,"Lower Phalen Creek Project","60 Plato Blvd E, Suite 400","St. Paul",MN,55107,7634393532,mlorenz@lowerphalencreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakan-tipi-visitor-exhibit-schematic-design,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031255,"Wakan Tipi Center Exhibit Fabrication",2024,200026,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,253469,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",453495,,"Dr. Kate Beane, Shelley Buck, Thomas Draskovic, Chip Lindeke, Cynthia Whiteford, Glenn Johnson, Neil McKay",,"Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire qualified consultants to develop and install an exhibit to interpret the history and cultural significance of Wakan Tipi Cave (Dwelling Place of the Sacred), a historically significant Dakota sacred site in St. Paul.",2024-01-01,2025-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maggie,Lorenz,"Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi","332 Minnesota St., Suite W1520","St. Paul",MN,55101,7634393532,mlorenz@wakantipi.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakan-tipi-center-exhibit-fabrication,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership","For more information about Advisory Group Members and conflicts of interest disclosures, please contact: Carolyn Veeser-Egbide Grants Manager Minnesota Historical Society 651-259-3469 carolyn.veeser-egbide@mnhs.org",
10031055,"Wakan Tipi Center Exhibit Pre-Production ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The measurable outcomes of this project are a pre-production kit of text, graphics, and media scripts; high-resolution images along with rights and source information; new, custom artwork; shop drawings; and production-ready exhibit files. We will measure our success in accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave by conducting surveys of our staff, board, Wakan Tipi Steering Committee, and the general public who participates in our final presentation. We will be successful if 80% or more of participants agree with this statement: 'this work accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.'","The goal of this project is to preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota by accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary through a design development and pre-production plan that incorporates Dakota viewpoints. We will achieve this through a Meetings and Engagement Phase, a Design Development Phase, and a Pre-Production Phase that uses our Wakan Tipi Center Steering Committee and a public presentation to the community as a whole. Our proposed Measurable Outcome is:The measurable outcomes of this project are a pre-production kit of text, graphics, and media scripts; high- resolution images along with rights and source information; new, custom artwork; shop drawings; and production-ready exhibit files. We will measure our success in accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave by conducting surveys of our staff, board, Wakan Tipi Steering Committee, and the general public who participates in our final presentation. We will be successful if 80% or more of participants agree with this statement: this work accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. Our Outcomes to Date are: We have completed our proposed Measurable Outcomes with the exception of the public participation in our final presentation which is scheduled for May 11, 2023. We will share date and details with the Minnesota Humanities Center staff.; Our stated measurable outcome for this grant was: The measurable outcomes of this project are a pre-production kit of text, graphics, and media scripts; high resolution images along with rights and source information; new, custom artwork; shop drawings; and production-ready exhibit files. We will measure our success in accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave by conducting surveys of our staff, board, Wakan Tipi Steering Committee, and the general public who participates in our final presentation. We will be successful if 80% or more of participants agree with this statement: 'this work accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.' Due to construction costs, material costs, and the delays with the state of MN bonding session, Wakan Tipi Center capital project construction was delayed in 2022/2023. Funding for this project allowed us to complete all of our exhibit design work for Wakan Tipi Center as stated in our proposal. Our final presentation to the public was wildly successful and we are excited to begin construction on the new center in 2023/2024 now that funding is complete. Full evaluation of our interpretive programming will be completed once the building is open and visitors are welcomed to the site. ",,,"Additional funds included a portion of general operating funds from individual donors.",75000,,"Dr. Katherine Beane/Board Chair, Shelley Buck/Vice Chair, Thomas Draskovic/Secretary, Chip Lindeke/Treasurer, Cynthia Whiteford JD, Glenn Johnson, Neil McKay (Cantemaza). ; Dr. Katherine Beane, Chair; Shelley Buck, Vice Chair; Thomas Draskovic, Secretary; Chip Lindeke, Treasurer; Cynthia Whiteford JD, Neil McKay.",,"Lower Phalen Creek Project",,"Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP) seeks funds to implement pre-production of its permanent exhibits at Wakan Tipi Center, a Dakota cultural and environmental interpretive center honoring Wakan Tipi cave, a sacred Dakota place.",,,2022-09-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ben,Gessner,,,,,," 651.214.4673"," bgessner@lowerphalencreek.org",Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakan-tipi-center-exhibit-pre-production,,,,
10034044,"Wakpa Triennial",2024,111000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Christine Dennis (Board Chair), Colleen Sheehy, Ph.D. (PASP President & Executive Director), Lisa Arnold, Nancy Apfelbacher, Bob Bierscheid, Nathan Campeau, Nimo Farah, Kristopher Lencowski, Ruth Lencowski, Dolly Ludden, Roberto Sande Carmona, Anna Schlesinger, Dawn Selle, Kay A. Thomas, Ph.D., Yamy Vang, Katie Wertheim Iacarella",,"Public Art of Saint Paul",,"Public Art Saint Paul will propel new work forward on the 2nd Wakpa Triennial. The first Wakpa Triennial, 3 years in the making, presented in summer 2023 more than 110 artists in new work across artistic and humanities disciplines including sculpture, installation, video, poetry, music, painting, murals, paper-making, textiles, conversations, and other discussion and participatory programs. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakpa-triennial,,,,
10002273,"Water Quality Monitoring in Southeastern Minnesota Trout Streams",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Trustees of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Winona State University, to develop a system of biological monitoring for water quality protection of trout streams in southeastern Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Winona State University","Public College/University",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Neal,Mundahl,"Winona State University","175 Mark St W",Winona,MN,55987,"(507) 457-5695",nmundahl@winona.edu,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-quality-monitoring-southeastern-minnesota-trout-streams,,,,
9433,"Wayfinding Kiosks Solar Lighting Project",2010,21000,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.",,,,,,,,,,"City Of Saint Paul",,"to install a PV lighting system, PV panels, battery, and timing system for four St. Paul Grand Round Trail Kiosks",,,2010-07-08,2013-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wayfinding-kiosks-solar-lighting-project,,,,
10025118,"Wayzata Section House Design Construction Documents",2022,50000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,55000,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",105000,,"Mayor Johanna Mouton, City Council Member Jeff Buchanan, City Council Member Alex Plechash, City Council Member Cathy Iverson, City Council Member Molly MacDonald The full Council passed a Resolution on September 7, 2021 to authorize the submission of this grant application.",,"City of Wayzata","Local/Regional Government","To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of Wayzata Section House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of Wayzata Section House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2022-01-01,2023-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nick,Kieser,"City of Wayzata","600 East Rice Street",Wayzata,MN,55391,9524045313,nkieser@wayzata.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wayzata-section-house-design-construction-documents,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025172,"WBLAHS Audience and Market Analysis",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org","The measurable outcomes for this project were achieved and in some cases exceeded. The Audience and Market Analysis was completed as planned and the results have already been put to use as part of the ongoing interpretive planning process. Long term planning is underway for ways to use this information to better engage our target audience and cultivate stronger relationships with those who we serve.",,3433,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",13433,,"Maureen Raymond, David Peterson, William Short, Kathleen Doucette, Matthew Bebel, Ted Field, Doug Karle, Kerri Kindsvater, Michael Shepard, Robert Thomas",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified consultant to conduct an audience and market analysis for White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.",,"To hire a qualified consultant to conduct an audience and market analysis for White Bear Lake Area Historical Society.",2022-04-01,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wblahs-audience-and-market-analysis,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025265,"WBLAHS 3D Object Collection Inventory",2023,67379,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,7747,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",75126,,"Maureen Raymond, Dave Peterson, Kathy Doucette, William Short, Matthew Bebel, Ted Field, Doug Karle, Kerri Kindsvater, Michael Shepard, Robert Thomas",1.54,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",,"To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.",2022-12-01,2023-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,6514075327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wblahs-3d-object-collection-inventory,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031252,"Web-Based Portal for RCHS's Digitized Archival Documents and Photographs",2024,24000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,22740,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",46740,,"Mari Oyanagi Eggum (Chair), Jo Emerson, Tim Glines, Lorraine Griffin Johnson, Elizabeth J. Keyes, Judy Kishel, Debbie Lee, Joe Lutz, Robert W. Mairs, Marc J Manderscheid, Alison Midden, Dixie Nelson, Peter Nguyen, Chad P. Roberts, Roxanne Sands, Ellen Turpin, Joe Twomey, July Vang, Glenn Wiessner, Helen Wilkie, Lee Pao Xiong",,"Ramsey County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To develop a web-based portal that will enable better public access to Ramsey County Historical Society's historic resources.",2024-01-01,2025-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mollie,Spillman,"Ramsey County Historical Society","75 W 5th Street, Suite 323","St. Paul",MN,55102,6512220701,mollie@rchs.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/web-based-portal-rchss-digitized-archival-documents-and-photographs,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership","For more information about Advisory Group Members and conflicts of interest disclosures, please contact: Carolyn Veeser-Egbide Grants Manager Minnesota Historical Society 651-259-3469 carolyn.veeser-egbide@mnhs.org",
17347,"Website Development",2011,6999,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,2800,,,,,,"Olmsted County Historical Society",,"To broaden and improve public experience and increase accessibility to Olmsted County history through a website",,"To broaden and improve public experience and increase accessibility to Olmsted County history through a website",2010-08-13,2011-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Jeff,Amundson,,"1195 W Circle Drive SW",Rochester,MN,55902,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/website-development,,,,
10012415,"Weisman Art Museum Oral History: The Legacy of Director Lyndel King",2019,9220," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short-term expected impact was met: 9 interview transcriptions were created which explore the 40-year tenure of Director Lyndel King at the Weisman, examining her role as a female museum leader and her impact on the University and the state?s art and architecture community. Grant project activities occurred on pace with benchmarks that were set in agreement with OHEC and within the grant period and within budget; written transcriptions of interviews were created by the interviewer. Intermediate-term expected impact was met: The Weisman is now in a position to apply for a Large Legacy grant, seeking funds to use the deliverables to produce a high-quality video honoring and celebrating the life and career of Dr. King and the creation of the Gehry-designed building to be shared broadly with the public. We will measure our readiness to apply for a Large Grant by assessing: the quality of the interviews conducted, the quality of the written transcriptions produced, WAM?s current financial position and fundraising needs and barriers. Long-term impact will be that the general public will benefit from accessing written transcriptions to learn about Dr. King?s life and career, how she contributed to the arts and cultural sector in Minnesota, and how the University of Minnesota came to be home to an architecturally significant landmark. Long term impact will be measured by tracking how frequently the general public accesses and utilizes the written transcriptions from the University Archives.",,495,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9715,,"Srdan Babovic, Laura Bishop, Jane Blocker, Gary Christenson, Fuller Cowles, Mary Anne Ebert, Valerie Golden, Susan Hagstrum, Ildiko Hildreth, Cindy Ihlenfeld, Sara Janz, Diane Katsiaficas, Dennis Kim, Tom LaSalle, Jean London, Betsy Lucas, Julie Matonich, Elizabeth Redleaf, Karla Robertson, Phil Rosenbloom, Shirin Saadat, Jane Tilka, Robin Torgerson, Cody Wolkowitz, Amelious Whyte"," ","Regents of the University of Minnesota (Weisman Art Museum)","Public College/University",,,"To document in 7 oral history interviews the history of Dr. Lyndel King's tenure at the Weisman Art Museum.",2019-06-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katie,Covey,"Regents of the University of Minnesota (Weisman Art Museum)"," 450 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE "," Minneapolis "," MN ",55455-2070,"(612) 624-5154"," Covey013@umn.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/weisman-art-museum-oral-history-legacy-director-lyndel-king,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012542,"Welcoming the Dear Neighbor? A History of Housing Inequality in Ramsey County",2020,9202," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9202,,"Margaret Arola Ford, Susan Hames, Kathryn Clubb, Kathleen O'Brien, Laura Bufano, Teresa A. Radzinski,Ken Charles, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, Margaret Gillespie, Therese Sherlock, Michael Hickey, Angela Hall Slaughter, Pamela O. Johnson, Minda Suchan, Anne McKeig, Donna McNamara, Sandra Vargas, Joan Mitchell, Jean Wincek, Christine Moore, Debra Wilfong, Robert Wollan, Michael O'Boyle, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Colleen O'Malley, Valerie Young",0.13,"St. Catherine University","Private College/University",,,"To hire a qualified historian to research the history of housing inequality in Ramsey County.",2020-01-01,2021-01-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Neiwert,"St. Catherine University"," Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, 2004 Randolph Avenue #4286 "," St. Paul "," MN ",55105,"(651) 690-6087"," raneiwert@stkate.edu ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/welcoming-dear-neighbor-history-housing-inequality-ramsey-county,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10013384,"West Bank Athletic Club Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","The goals of West Bank Athletic Club’s programming and our year-round tournaments are: Provide a platform for Somali youth to build teamwork and feel a sense of belonging and purpose Build the knowledge, skills, values and motivation of Somali youth to make a difference in civic life Strengthen our community by facilitating community connections and social cohesion Celebrate Somali culture and increase understanding across cultures West Bank Athletic Club aims to help more youth in our community feel a sense of belonging, have opportunities to build leadership and other skills, and have the support they need to succeed. We hope that through soccer and soccer tournaments, we can build community connections both within and between communities and cultures. ","As proposed, we hosted a 7-day soccer tournament that engaged 16 teams of Somali youth from Minnesota and across the country. Our application proposed a Thanksgiving (2019) tournament that would incorporate Somali poets and singers. Because of the short timeline in proximity of fund notification, we adjusted the dates of our proposed project to take place in Spring, 2020 by hosting a Spring break tournament. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and facility closures, we had to push the funded project to Summer 2020 so we could access open facilities and host activities outside. We thus hosted a tournament from August 3rd through 9th, 2020. The tournament hosted 16 teams from the following states: 8 - Minnesota, 2- Lewiston, Maine 1- Denver, CO 1- Syracuse, New York 2- Grand Forks, ND 1- Seattle, WA 1- Louisville, Kentucky   There were approximately 30 players per team, totaling 480 young people. We hosted 31 games over seven days. The tournament took place at six Different Locations including Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Como Park in St. Paul, and fields in Woodbury, at Fort Snelling, and in Minnetonka. We also hosted a Somali DJ who played Somali songs for two days during the tournament and a Somali singer, Hussein Shaqi, who performed to closeout the tournament. The tournament provided an opportunity for teams to connect with each other and with other Somali and non-Somali youth throughout the state and the county, in particular during a time when individuals and youth are struggling with isolation. After stay at home orders, young people are looking more than ever for community and connections. The tournament and Festival provided a safe way to do that (because it was primarily outdoors, not in close quarters, and without a large audience). The youth were able to engage with and celebrate Somali culture by playing soccer and experiencing Somali music. Covid-19 made it difficult if not impossible - and unsafe - to engage Somali and non-Somali audience members. The project did build understanding across cultures among others involved, including Coaches, referees, staff of the various venues, and the players. We are also seeing the participating teams in our regular tournaments diversify from exclusively Somali youth to include youth from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. ",,,,5000,,"Nicholas Rogers, Matt Shipman, Greg Holker, Coach Ahmed",,"West Bank Athletic Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Soccer is important to Somali culture and the most popular sport in Somalia. The proposed activity is our 11th annual Thanksgiving tournament. In order to make the popular tournament a more holistic community event, we will incorporate Somali singers and poets into the soccer tournament program. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Adrienne,Dorn,"West Bank Athletic Club",,,,,651-336-6838,adriennedorn@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/west-bank-athletic-club-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013392,"West Bank Athletic Club",2020,25000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Outcome 1: Somali-Minnesotans will have a stronger connection to their community and culture because of experiences that reflect and uplift Somali culture and heritage. We will determine whether we have achieved this outcome by reviewing survey results; analyzing interviews with artists, audiences, and partners; and assess audience members’ future engagement with WBAC activities and arts events. Outcome 2: WBAC will leverage our reputable annual soccer tournament to expand our capacity to provide cultural experiences for Somali audiences in the future. Our ability to plan and execute similar programming in the future and to incorporate arts in WBAC's other year-round events will gauge increased capacity of WBAC to provide arts experiences. Measurable outcomes that will determine success of the project include: Number of soccer players and teams who register and compete, information that will be collected via digital registration sheets Number of audience members who attend tournament games, which will be collected via tally counters by volunteers stationed at the entrances Number of audience members who attend other Festival events, information that will be collected by Project Directors Number of tickets sold to the finale live music performance Diversity of participants (whether WBAC is successful in engaging Somali community members as well as non-Somali community members and a diversity of ages in order to engage intercultural interaction.), which will be collected via interviews, surveys, and staff/volunteer debriefs Qualitative and Quantitative feedback from written surveys (which will be distributed after the Somali cultural events), digital surveys (which will be distributed by email to those who purchase tickets to the finale live music performance through the ticketing website), and simple SMS surveys that will be presented on Augsburg’s digital video board during games. We will also evaluate our goals and outcomes using “programmatic inclusions,” which build assessment tools into the events and activities. Assessment tools will be tailored to the specific goals of each activity (e.g. a post-workshop survey will measure change in skills and knowledge of Somali music). Assessment tools can include participatory activities such as writing down answers to questions or prompts. We will collect and review evaluation data throughout and after the program. We will hold training and brainstorm sessions with staff and volunteers in advance of the Festival on how to evaluate outcomes and how to course correct to improve outcomes based on observations and feedback over the course of the Festival. We will look for evidence of changes in connection to community, attitude about Somali culture and heritage, and the perception of relevance of the activities to the participants’ interests and background. If we are able to use Arts Board funding, we will hire a professional evaluator (an Evaluation Fellow) who will design our evaluation protocol, including surveys and observation rubrics; work with volunteers to distribute and collect surveys; attend all activities to record observations; facilitate group discussions; conduct interviews with artists, players, and audience members; and write a comprehensive report on results. The Research Fellow will lead before and after learning labs to train staff and volunteers on how to record observations and gather data and to share evaluation results for future course corrections. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Nicholas Rogers, Matt Shipman, Greg Holker, Coach Ahmed",,"West Bank Athletic Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","West Bank Athletic Club (WBAC) will expand its popular, ten-year running Somali youth soccer tournament into a comprehensive cultural heritage festival that includes Somali-specific sports, arts, and cultural activities. The 2021 WBAC Summer Festival will include a soccer tournament, live Somali music, interactive workshops, speakers, and a variety of arts and cultural activities led by youth. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Adrienne,Dorn,"West Bank Athletic Club",,,,,651-336-6838,adriennedorn@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/west-bank-athletic-club," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10033981,"Wetland Habitat Protection and Restoration Program - Phase 8",2024,3012000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(c)","$3,012,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Land Trust to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore and enhance prairie, wetland, and other habitat on permanently protected conservation easements in high-priority wetland habitat complexes in the prairie, forest/prairie transition, and forest regions. Of this amount, up to $168,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed conservation easement acquisitions and restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation - This program will permanently protect 50 acres of wetland and upland habitat complexes in the northern forest region. Measure: Acres protected; acres restored; acres enhanced. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - This program will permanently protect 348 acres of wetland and upland habitat complexes and restore/enhance 315 acres of wetlands and prairies in the forest-prairie transition region. Measure: Acres protected; acres restored; acres enhanced. Remnant native prairies and wetlands are perpetually protected and adequately buffered - This program will permanently protect 372 acres of wetland and upland habitat complexes and restore/enhance 630 acres of wetlands and prairies in the prairie region. Measure: Acres protected; acres restored; acres enhanced",,,254000,"Landowners and USFWS",2898000,114000,,1.05,MLT,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Phase 8 of the Wetland Habitat Protection and Restoration Program will result in the protection of 745 acres of high priority wetland habitat complexes in Minnesota's Prairie, Forest-Prairie Transition and Northern Forest areas by securing permanent conservation easements within scientifically prioritized habitat complexes. The Minnesota Land Trust will use its innovative market-based landowner bid model to maximize conservation benefit and financial leverage in protection project selection. In addition, a partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Land Trust will restore/enhance 910 acres of wetlands and associated prairies to benefit important waterfowl and SGCN populations.","Wetlands and shallow lakes provide the essential backbone for the survival of waterfowl and other important wildlife species. In fact, more than 50% of Minnesota's Species in Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) use wetlands during their life cycle. Most of the plans developed to protect Minnesota's wildlife - including Minnesota's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, the Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan, and the Long Range Duck Recovery Plan - cite the protection and restoration of the state's remaining wetlands as one of the top priorities to achieve the State's conservation goals. Moreover, these plans cite the use of conservation easements on private lands as one of the primary strategies to protect important wetland and shallow lake habitat. Minnesota Land Trust's Wetlands Habitat Protection Program area extends from Meeker County northwest to Becker County, located along a vast glacial moraine system in western Minnesota. This prairie pothole country is the core of Minnesota's ""duck factory"" and is central to one of North America's most important flyways for migratory waterfowl. Through Phase 6 of this program to date, the Land Trust has procured 31 conservation easements protecting 4,119 acres of habitat and 50.5 miles of shoreline. The Program has 2,131 acres of restoration/enhancement complete or underway. Phase 8 will continue these accomplishments by restoring or enhancing 910 acres of important prairie and wetland habitats on permanently protected private lands within the Program area in partnership with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. The Land Trust will also work with FWS and landowners to develop additional shovel ready R/E projects. In addition, the Land Trust will protect 770 acres of new priority wetland and associated upland habitat through conservation easements. The Program will be closely coordinated with other public agencies, non-profit organizations and other stakeholders to ensure this Program meets multi-agency conservation goals. The Land Trust will continue to implement a criteria-based ranking system and market-based approach for purchasing conservation easements. The Program will continue to target projects that help complete gaps in existing public ownership, are of the highest ecological value, and provide the greatest leverage to the state. The Land Trust will seek donated easements in these areas whenever possible but also may purchase the full or partial value of an easement to complete key complexes as necessary. To focus our easement protection work, the Prairie Plan and other data sets/plans were used to shape our Wetlands Program plan and identify important wetland complexes in this landscape based on the nexus of high-quality habitat, existing protected areas and restorable agricultural lands. These complexes include a mosaic of wetland, prairie/grassland, and forest habitats, and agricultural land. Outcomes from this project include: 1) healthy wetland habitat complexes and associated populations of waterfowl, upland birds, and SGCN; 2) improved water quality; 3) increased participation of private landowners in habitat conservation projects; and 4) enhancement of prior public investments in wetland and upland habitat",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Wayne,Ostlie,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Avenue W Suite 240","St. Paul",MN,55114,651-917-6292,wostlie@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Clearwater, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Swift, Todd, Wadena","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Northern Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wetland-habitat-protection-and-restoration-program-phase-8-1,,,,
17607,"""What is an Advocate?"" Oral History",2012,7000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project",," To document in 5 to 7 interviews the many roles advocates play in helping victims to become successful survivors and helping to move society toward the elimination of abuse altogether. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/what-advocate-oral-history,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Ram Gada, Vice President Paul Verret, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Missy Staples Thompson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Judith S. Corson Mark Davis D. Stephen Elliott Ram Gada Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen James T. Hale Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Peter Reis Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Edward C. Stringer Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Paul Verret Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
10013355,"Wheel and Cog",2020,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. "," Through improved community access and outreach, we will track outreach activities. We have a goal of 1 community-based activity each month starting May 2020. The outcomes we expect to see is an increase in requests for outreach across the state of Minnesota. Trailer, we expect that the trailer be utilized at least monthly starting May 2020. Signage/Video, we expect the video of exhibits and testimonial to be viewed 150 times each month after it is posted to website. We expect to receive positive feedback regarding cohesive signage throughout museum, updated brochures and sign along hwy 15. Cloud-based membership/donor tracking, we expect class registration to be easy, increase in donations and circle of membership donors, as well as ease of tracking and reporting capabilities. ","Cohesive marketing: a) We monitor our account using Google My Business. We have 3-5 star ratings, mostly 4's and 5's. b) We are able to track several measures: 22,263 followers; in the last month 59 people used google for directions; 233 visited the website; 22 phone calls and we currently have a 4.7 star rating on Google. c) Signs: The outdoor permeant signs and the billboard have been driving up awareness of our location.   Community Outreach: a) Initially, during the summer, we were only reaching 20-25 kiddos each week with our Community Outreach program, ""Art in the Park"". b) In August 2021 alone, with the Hands-on STREAM weekly activity, we increased kits to 75 per week and are seeing 70-75, kiddos each week participate in the activities, or take a take-and-make kit home. ",,,,40000,,"Jessica Sabrowsky, Melissa Goldstein, Angela Mellies, Kathy Nordby, Erin Wendolek, Richard Appleby",,"Wheel and Cog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project, ""It takes a Village"", involves program development which would include community outreach development. ",,,2020-02-01,2021-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Sabrowsky,"Wheel and Cog","1060 MN-Hwy 15",Hutchinson,MN,55350,651-788-0548,director@wheelandcog.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wheel-and-cog,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031126,"Wheel and Cog's Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. Expansion",2022,115000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","Measurable Outcomes for Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. Expansion: 1. The Association of Children's Museum has outlined assessment standards for Wheel and Cog to assess the impact and success answering these broad questions: -Do we create an environment where children learn, are families engaged and challenged, and do we create a memorable experience? First we will create a list of goals and anticipated outcomes, These include: The frequency we will collect data daily for the first week, then once a week for a month through the duration of the grant. a) We will use our digital tracking system to track attendance (guest, member) figures (number of guests, zip code, demographics, diversity and special accommodations attendances (eg: immunocompromised/disability/social hardship). b) We will track the new Outreach Program, location, event participation numbers, social media posts and Google Analytics, anonymous feedback and verbal feedback. c) Anonymous survey feedback from program participants and parents/teachers/organizations (QR Code survey) to determine if the new S.T.R.E.A.M. program/exhibits are meeting outcomes and goals outlined. d) Interviews with volunteers and program partners to help determine the effectiveness of the exhibits/programs. e) Dot feedback from children who played in the new exhibit spaces to capture immediate response/feedback regarding whether or not we are meeting the goals for our youngest community members/audience. f) Time spent playing in the new exhibit. (eg: longer time spent in an exhibit is a complement!) g) Accessible website/social media and marketing materials/exhibit signage ?meets the needs of our community and region seen by increased ?engagement on social media, ?hits on our website (Google ?Analytics) h) Staff and board member observations of activity and impact. (observations of how well the exhibit/program meets the goal to create an environment where children learn, families are engaged and challenged, and create opportunities for memorable experiences. -Observation and visitor feedback will be collected using a specified QR Code with a standard set of evaluation questions, mostly paragraph or short answer style feedback. The QR code results, attendance figures, dot feedback and participant feedback will be reviewed by the Executive Chair and Museum Educator. The feedback will allow the museum to make better informed decisions on programs and exhibits. We will collaborate with evaluation consultants who will provide additional support in data gathering including community-wide surveying, one-on-one interviews and innovative formal exhibit observation methods. ",,,14000,"We leveraged $5000.00 from 3M towards the conveyor. We received in-kind donation to sand blast and paint the steel value ($3000), and had a in-kind donation of $6000 for the Service Station. ",85000,,"Jessica Sabrowsky Erin Wendolek Kathy Nordby Jason Lee Richard Appleby Jean Hallberg Michelle Kiefer ; Jessica Sabrowsky, Kathy Nordby, Jean Hallberg, Michelle Kiefer, Richard Appleby, Jason Lee, Erin Wendolek",,"Wheel and Cog - Children's Museum of Hutchinson","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Over the past five years, awareness of our organization has spread across the state. As a result, our attendance numbers have grown by 66%. We regularly hit max capacity, and the demand for outreach programs has gone up. Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. expansion addresses three specific elements: 1) New space: Renting an additional 2,800 sq. ft of exhibit space to address spatial constraints. 2) New exhibits: Installing exhibits that align with regional needs such as a conveyor that supports manufacturing and agriculture; a service station that aligns with technology, and electronic canvases that support eco-friendly artistry. 3) New community outreach/program development: Educators will develop and implement programs, and associated materials, in various mediums that can be taught live or virtual. Funds will be utilized to cover costs of materials, contractors, FTE, rent and associated technology required to operate the new exhibit spaces and associated outreach activities (Appendix A).",,,2021-09-01,2022-07-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,Sabrowsky,,,,,,6517880548," director@wheelandcog.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Washington, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wheel-and-cogs-ex-stream-expansion,,,,
10007215,"White Bear Lake Armory National Register Nomination",2018,9500,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",9500,,"Jo Emerson, Douglas Biehn, Kevin Edberg, Steven Engstran, Dan Jones, Bill Walsh",,"City of White Bear Lake","Local/Regional Government","To hire a qualified historian to complete the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for the White Bear Lake Armory.",,,2017-09-01,2018-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sara,Hanson,"City of White Bear Lake","4701 Highway 61","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,office@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-lake-armory-national-register-nomination,,,,0
10007466,"White Bear Lake Armory HVAC Design Services",2017,10000,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org","The short-term measurable outcome ""Complete design documents are created and approved by MNHS"" included in the application has been achieved to the 90% stage. The intermediate measurable outcome ""Design documents are adequate for bidding purposes."" included in the application has been achieved with the signed documents ready to be used for bidding the project. The long-term measurable outcome ""Collections entrusted to the WBLAHS are preserved and available for future study and enjoyment."" included in the application will by its nature take longer to measure once the system is installed.",,6641,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",16641,,"Rheanna O'Brien, Jenni Corbett, Eunice Cote, Brady Ramsay, Jo Emerson, Dave Peterson, Jeanenne Rausch",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To contract with qualified professionals to prepare HVAC design documents that will help preserve the White Bear Lake Armory.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-lake-armory-hvac-design-services,,,,0
10007467,"White Bear Township Historical Marker Project",2017,1550,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",1550,,"Rheanna O'Brien, Jenni Corbett, Brady Ramsay, Eunice Cote, Jo Emerson, Dave Peterson, Jeanenne Rausch",0.07,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified consultants to research and develop interpretive signage on the historic White Bear Town Hall.",,,2016-12-01,2017-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-township-historical-marker-project,,,,0
10012604,"White Bear Town Hall HVAC Evaluation",2018,6940," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","The measurable outcome for this project is the HVAC Evaluation Report completed by Questions and Solutions Engineering.",,483,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",7423,,"Rheanna O'Brien, President; Dave Peterson, Vice President; Brady Ramsay, Treasurer; Jo Emerson, Secretary; Jenni Corbett, Jeanenne Rausch, Nick Lindgren",0.02,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified and experienced HVAC engineer to evaluate how well the current system controls the building environment.",2018-03-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society"," PO Box 10543 "," White Bear Lake "," MN ",55110,"(651) 407-5327"," sara@whitebearhistory.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-town-hall-hvac-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012206,"White Bear Lake Armory HVAC Upgrade",2018,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short-Term Outcomes: Expected Impact: The system maintains the following environmental parameters:Resource Library/Collections Storage Area Winter: 70?F, 40% RH minimum relative humidity Summer: 70?F, 50% RH maximum relative humidity Fall & Spring: 70?F, 40-50% RH relative humidity Office/Processing Area Winter: 70?F, 40% RH minimum relative humidity Summer: 74?F, 55% RH maximum relative humidity Fall & Spring: 70-74?F, 40-55% RH relative humidity Daily fluctuation should be minimal with maximums of ?5? F and ?10% RH Progress Indicator: Documentation (data logger printouts or hygrothermograph charts) of daily performance to the above environmental parameters for 30 consecutive days with no more than one excursion beyond the parameters lasting a maximum of 48 hours has been tracked and will continue to be tracked. Data for the period March 1-April 1, 2019 is attached as a project deliverable and will be kept onsite at the WBLAHS for reference purposes.The temperature goals have been achieved and are consistent. The Relative Humidity is low, but the risk of condensation and impact to the envelope of the building is restricting humidification options. The biggest impact will be seen in the warmer months when the cooling and de-humidification are documented. Intermediate Term: Expected Impact: With the temperature and relative humidity meeting professional standards, the WBLAHS will be able to more confidently accept donations of artifacts into the collection. Progress Indicator: Donation of items to the collection will increase through publicity of this project and the knowledge that the WBLAHS is concerned about and capable of providing better care for the artifacts. During the past six months, the WBLAHS has realized an increase of donations to the collection of approximately 10% over this same time period last year. Donors have shared that the publicity of this project through our newsletter, the White Bear Press newspaper and the WBLAHS Facebook page has made them more aware of the types of collections we have and the standards used for their care causing them to consider donations. Long-Term: Expected Impact: The items in the WBLAHS collection will have a longer life-span. Progress Indicator: The items in the WBLAHS collection will be available to future generations to experience, study and and enjoy. This is an ongoing outcome.",,56275,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",66275,,"Rheanna O'Brien, Dave Peterson, Jo Emerson, Brady Ramsay, Jenni Corbett, Kerri Kindsvater, Nick Lindgren, Jeanenne Rausch",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified professional to perform an upgrade of White Bear Lake Area Historical Society's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.",2018-03-01,2019-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society"," PO Box 10543 "," White Bear Lake "," MN ",55110,"(651) 407-5327"," sara@whitebearhistory.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-lake-armory-hvac-upgrade,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10012393,"White Bear Town Hall Historical Markers",2019,10000," MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Short Term: The historical marker project will increase awareness and discussion of thematic topics related to White Bear Township history. The markers were unveiled during a public ribbon cutting ceremony during a township festival that attracted approximately 2,000 people. Publicity around the event was strong and the ribbon cutting was celebrated as a highlight of the event drawing a lot of attention. Intermediate Term: Access to the story of White Bear Township will continue to grow. They have been well received by visitors at both large scale township specific events and through feedback from people using the park at other times, not specifically for the purpose of learning about the history, but who have chosen to send or provide feedback after viewing the markers on their own. Long Term: The history of White Bear Township will be shared for generations to come, cultivating an interest in other veins of the story. The historical markers will share the story of White Bear Township for many years. They will serve as an introduction to the general story and provide a point from which people may branch out and develop other areas of the larger story.",,6404,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",16404,,"Rheanna O'Brien, Dave Peterson, Jo Emerson, Matthew Bebel, Kerri Kindsvater, Nick Lindgren, Jeanenne Rausch, Maureen Raymond, Rob Thomas"," ","White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"The prior research of the history of White Bear Township and the thematic organization was the basis for drafting historical markers to depict portions of that history. This project provided funds for the design, production, and installation of a series of historical markers allowing residents and visitors to better understand and connect to the history of White Bear Township. The themes of the five markers are the landscape of White Bear Township, the first inhabitants, the forming and changes of the government, land use over the centuries, and local significance. The historical markers are installed along the sidewalk on the north side of the Town Hall. The sidewalk is adjacent to a heavily used soccer field and the upper parking lot for the overall park complex. Historical markers at this location will draw significant attention to the building and the story of White Bear Township. The markers will be placed along a new walkway that provides ADA-compliant access to the building. ",2019-03-01,2020-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society"," PO Box 10543 "," White Bear Lake "," MN ",55110,"(651) 407-5327",sara@whitebearhistory.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-town-hall-historical-markers,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee ","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership ",,
10012593,"White Bear Town Hall Exhibit Research",2020,4300," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org",,,5156,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9456,,"Dave Peterson, President, Rheanna O'Brien, Past President, Jo Emerson, Secretary, William Short, Treasurer, Matthew Bebel, Kathy Doucette, Ted Field, Kerri Kindsvater, Jeanenne Rausch, Maureen Raymond, Robert Thomas",0.1,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified consultant to write a Research Report and draft text for a planned exhibit.",2020-07-01,2021-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society"," PO Box 10543 "," White Bear Lake "," MN ",55110,"(651) 407-5327"," sara@whitebearhistory.org ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-town-hall-exhibit-research,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
17840,"White Bear Lake and Lake Waconia Survey Project",2013,6952,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,6952,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steve Hack",,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To conduct a side and down imaging remote sensing survey of White Bear Lake and Lake Waconia to recognize submerged cultural resources.",,"To conduct a side and down imaging remote sensing survey of White Bear Lake and Lake Waconia to recognize submerged cultural resources.",2012-08-01,2013-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,,,,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-lake-and-lake-waconia-survey-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
37243,"White Bear Lake Augmentation",2017,150000,"M.L. 2016 Chp. 172 Art 2 Sec. 12(a)","(a) $150000 in fiscal year 2017 is appropriated from the clean water fund to the commissioner of natural resources for development of three design-build proposals. The commissioner shall request design-build qualifications and select three qualified entities to develop design-build proposals. The proposals must address increasing the water level in White Bear Lake by piping water from Vadnais Lake to White Bear Lake. The design work must ensure that the water in White Bear Lake and Vadnais Lake will remain at least as clean and clear as before the augmentation project is implemented. Among any other issues to be addressed the design work must ensure that the project does not allow the spread of any invasive species or increase phosphorus levels. The commissioner must develop the design-build request for proposals in consultation with the commissioner of administration with regard to procedures and in consultation with the Metropolitan Council and its water supply policy and technical advisory committees and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency with regard to water quality and environmental issues. Any limitations in law on the number or value of design-build contracts do not apply to this project. ","The DNR will seek three design-build proposals for a potential augmentation project for White Bear Lake as directed by Minnesota Law 2016 Chapter 172 Article 2 Section 12.","In FY17 DNR successfully solicited and received one proposal for Design-Build Services for a potential augmentation project for White Bear Lake. An electronic copy of the report is available at http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/gwmp/wbl-augmentation-proposal.pdf. ",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR is directed by Minnesota Law 2016, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 12 to request proposals for a potential design-build project to augment White Bear Lake with water from East Vadnais Lake. ",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Moeckel,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5240",jason.moeckel@state.mn.us,"Planning, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-lake-augmentation,,,,
28864,"White Bear Lake Nautical Archaeology 1 Project",2015,9625,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.",,,,,,9625,,"Michael F. Kramer, Deb Handschin, Steve Hack",0.15,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To determine the nature of objects discovered through marine archaeology research in White Bear Lake.",,,2014-08-01,2015-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,Merriman,"Maritime Heritage Minnesota","1214 Saint Paul Avenue","St. Paul",MN,55116,651-489-0759,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-lake-nautical-archaeology-1-project,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
28466,"White Bear Town Hall National Register Evaluation",2013,4000,"Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.","Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.","Due to receipt of the grant and the ongoing evaluation process, the White Bear Town Board agreed to delay the razing of the White Bear Town Hall indefinitely and therefore meeting the first evaluation metric. This project will be an ongoing project that is facilitated by the report provided through this grant. The intermediate and long-term outcomes are yet to be determined. With completion of the evaluation and delivery of the final report, the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society now has the tools needed to validate the formation of a task force to study the options for restoration and rehabilitation of the structure that has served as the meeting place and government base for this community from 1885-2011.",,,,,4000,,"Tracey Montgomery, Jenni Corbett, Shana Karle, Jo Emerson, Gloria Tessier, Tom Rice, Bill Matschke, Chris Johnson, Brady Ramsay",,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified historian to evaluate the 1885 White Bear Town Hall for possible inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.",,,2013-03-01,2014-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sara M.",Hanson,"White Bear Lake Area Historical Society","PO Box 10543","White Bear Lake",MN,55110,651-407-5327,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/white-bear-town-hall-national-register-evaluation,"Historic Resources Advisory Committee Mark Peterson, Winona (Chair) - Executive Director, Winona County Historical Society - Governor's appointee to Minnesota Sesquicentennial and Minnesota Humanities Commissions - Qualified in history, historic preservation and history museum administration Leanne Brown, Eden Prairie - Director of Development, Carver County Library/Library Foundation - Formerly, Executive Director, Carver County Historical Society - Qualified in history, project management and museum studies Jack Byers, Minneapolis - Manager, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) - Manages CPED's Preservation and Design Section - Qualified in historic preservation, architecture, urban geography and planning Tamara Edevold, Bagley - Executive Director, Clearwater County Historical Society - Active in Minnesota's Historic Northwest, regional historical organization - Qualified in history, archaeology, anthropology and history museum administration Ram Gada, Eden Prairie - Engineer - Active in the documentation of Minnesota's East Indian community - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB), former member - Qualified in engineering, energy consulting and grants administration William Latady, Tower - Bois Forte Deputy Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Curator, Bois Forte Heritage Museum - Qualified in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation and history museum administration Benjamin Vander Kooi, Luverne - Attorney practicing as Vander Kooi Law Offices, P.A., in Luverne, MN - Active in Vote Yes! Campaign - Past chair, MN State Arts Board - Advisor, National Trust for Historic Preservation - Qualified in historic preservation, nonprofit and grants administration Brenda Child, Minneapolis - Chair, Department of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota - Enrolled member, Red Lake Nation - Qualified in history, American Studies and American Indian Studies Nicole Foss, Bemidji - Executive Director, Beltrami County Historical Society, Bemidji, MN - Qualified in anthropology, historical archaeology, library and museum fields Kris Kiesling, Roseville - Director of Archives and Special Collections at University of MN Libraries - State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) member - Qualified in library and archives, digital services and history Jan Louwagie, Marshall - Coordinator, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center, Southwest Minnesota State University - Founding member of Society for the Study of Local and Regional History - Former member of State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) - Qualified in history and archival administration Ann Meline, Saint Cloud - Deputy Director, Stearns History Museum, St. Cloud - Formerly Assistant Director/Public Programs managing Exhibits, Collections and Education Departments - Former grant reviewer for Institute of Museum and Library Services - Qualified in history, nonprofit and museum administration Peter Reis, White Bear Lake - President, White Bear Lake Area Historical Society - Chair, Minnesota Historical Society's Grants Review Committee - Qualified in history and nonprofit and grants administration William Stoeri, Minneapolis - Ex-officio member (president of the MHS Board) Missy Staples Thompson, Saint Paul - Ex-officio member (treasurer of the MHS Board)","Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor",,
17498,"Wilder Archives Collections Project",2011,5221,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1666,,,,,,"Amherst H. Wilder Foundation",," The Wilder Foundation Archive was made more accessible to the public as a result of building on initial efforts by organizing and preserving fifty-nine (59) cubic feet of archival materials. The materials were inventoried and digitized, preservation issues were addressed and remedied and finding aids were created and made available. Some historic documents were donated to the Minnesota Historical Society, the University of Minnesota Social Work Archive, Stillwater Historical Society and the NPRHA Archives East End. ",,"To provide basic processing for 59 cubic feet of archival materials in order to make Amherst H. Wilder archives publicly accessible",2010-12-21,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Amanda,Eggers,,"451 Lexington Parkway N","St. Paul",MN,55104,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wilder-archives-collections-project,,,,
9799,"Wildlife Management Area Acquisition",2013,2900000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$2,900,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire land in fee for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Protect in Fee 284 acres of prairies and 356 acres of forest ",,,,2875000,3500,,,DNR,"State Government","This program acquired, developed, and added 638 acres to the state Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system. These lands protect habitat and provide opportunities for public hunting, trapping and compatible outdoor uses consistent with the Outdoor Recreation Act (M.S. 86A.05, Subd.8). ",,"Through this program and appropriation the MN DNR protected lands in the prairie, forest prairie transition, northern forest, and metro urbanizing ecological sections. The MN DNR prioritized our acquisitions to focus on parcels with an existing habitat base, acquisition opportunities that provided connectivity and worked toward building habitat complexes, and opportunities that allowed us to maximize habitat benefits. All potential acquisitions were brought forth by willing sellers. We scored and ranked them on numerous ecological and management criteria. All acquisitions received formal county board review and approval. Nine Parcels totaling nearly 640 acres are now permanently protected as a result of acquisitions funded by this program. We fell just shy of our our AP goals for prairie (8 acres) and forest (4 acres) protection. We would have easily exceeded AP goals save for four acquisition attempts that were started but for various reasons failed. ",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Pat ",Rivers,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd. North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-4916",pat.rivers@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carlton, Chippewa, Chisago, Freeborn, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Winona, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wildlife-management-area-acquisition,,,,
10031090,"We will produce two 30-minute episodes of Hmong Organization, a comedy web series. ",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","We will produce two 30-minute episodes of Hmong Organization The Web series. We will engage 21 actors in this project. We will air the episodes on Youtube, a free online platform accessible to people regardless of geography. Our goal is to reach a minimum of 5,000 viewers per episode. We will host one online Q&A with the cast and crew about the project process and creation open to general audiences. Our goal is to reach a minimum of 50 viewers. We will host one online panel aimed at sharing resources with emerging Hmong filmmakers. Our goal is to reach a minimum of 20 attendees.","This project is an extension of a web series that I was already working on. The editing for that process took much longer than expected and that series, which I'm creating in partnership with the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT), is set to premier October 12 and run until November 23. If the MN Humanities Center agrees to extend the deadline for this project, I'd like to propose to finish this episode, so that it can be shared publicly on November 30, 2023, which would flow organically behind the edited series. ",,,,,,N/A,,"May Lee-Yang",Individual,"May Lee-Yang will collaborate with local Hmong filmmakers to produce two 30-minute episodes of Hmong Organization, a comedy web series about a Hmong nonprofit and the people who work there. The completed episodes will be made available for free on Youtube. ",,,2022-03-01,2023-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,May,Lee-Yang,,,,,," 651-274-5049"," may@lazyhmongwoman.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-will-produce-two-30-minute-episodes-hmong-organization-comedy-web-series,,,,
36612,"WITNESS: Underground Railroad - Stories of Sanctuary - Competitive Award",2016,19770,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","A minimum of three absent narratives are collected and shared with teachers, WITNESS Teaching Artists, and the greater community.VocalEssence will build and strengthen relationships with more than 3 community partners.WITNESS Program Teachers report they have been provided the content, tools and training to share absent narratives and incorporate them into their teaching.WITNESS Teaching Artists report feeling prepared with the tools and training provided to incorporate absent narratives into classroom workshops, and that they had a voice in the development in the teacher resource guide.","Outcome 1: VocalEssence collected three absent narratives to share with the community through the VocalEssence WITNESS program and Teacher Resource Guide. The narratives included interviews of three individuals—Saida Hassan, an immigrant from Somalia whose parents are refugees, Sharon Harper, who’s great-great grandfather helped emancipate approximately 50 slaves from Missouri to Minnesota, and Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, a Hmong immigrant and child of refugees. They were distributed on DVD with the Teacher Resource Guide along with related activities for students. Outcome 2: VocalEssence WITNESS built partnerships with IFP-MN, the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota, Pilgrim Baptist Church in Saint Paul (a church founded by Sharon Harper’s ancestors), the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Kamau Kambui Circle for Cultural Learning, who will provide underground railroad simulations to students participating in VocalEssence WITNESS. Outcome 3: Eighty teachers attended the WITNESS Orientation Seminar and received a teacher resource Guide containing the absent narratives and related activities. At the seminar, they learned strategies for implementing VocalEssence WITNESS. The effectiveness of the training will be evaluated at the end of the school year as part of the final program evaluation. Outcome 4: Roxane Wallace was hired as the WITNESS Teaching Artist representative for the Teacher Resource Guide writing team. All other teaching artists participated in a Teaching Artist Retreat on August 17, 2016 where they were able to give input into the final version of the guide.",,,,19770,,"Kathryn Roberts, President, President and CEO, Ecumen; Fred Moore, Vice President, Retired President and CEO, Fiserv Health, Inc.; Jacob Wolkowitz, Treasurer, Investment Manager, Accredited Investors, Inc.; Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Secretary, Novelist and Composer, Palladian Music, Inc.; Mary Ann Aufderheide (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Executive Director, VocalEssence; Ann Barkelew Retired Founding General Manager, Fleishman Hillard International Communications; Traci V. Bransford Attorney, Stinson Leonard Street; Philip Brunelle (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Founder and Artistic Director, VocalEssence; Judith Drobeck (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Singer Representative, VocalEssence; Debbie Estes ACE Consultant, Tunheim Partners; Ann Farrell, Marketing Consultant/Vocalist; Jamie Flaws, Associate Publisher/VP of Sales, Greenspring Media Group, Inc.; Rick Ford, Chaska Chamber of Commerce; Art Kaemmer, M.D., Chairman, HRK Foundation; Joseph Kalkman, HR Consultant; David L. Mona, Retired Chairman, Weber Shandwick Minneapolis; David Myers, Music Faculty, University of Minnesota School of Music; James M. Odland, Vice President and Managing Counsel, Law & Compliance, Thrivent Financial; Cay Shea Hellervik, Vice President, Personnel Decisions Ninth House; Don Shelby, Retired News Anchor & Reporter, WCCO-TV Minneapolis; Robert C. Smith (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Singer Representative, VocalEssence; Timothy Takach, Composer; Jenny L. Wade, Assistant Vice President, Public Finance, Piper Jaffray & Co.; Dorene Wernke, Community Volunteer",,VocalEssence,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","In 2016, VocalEssence WITNESS welcomes artist Melanie DeMore to help us explore the Underground Railroad in Minnesota—specifically how our state has been a place of sanctuary for refugees from the time of slavery through today. As part of this project, Melanie will help record absent narratives of those who have found sanctuary in Minnesota, and these stories will be shared in video and written form to explore the concept of sanctuary as part of the WITNESS School Program.",,,2015-11-01,2016-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ann",Aufderheide,VocalEssence,"1900 Nicollet Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,612-547-1454,maryann@vocalessence.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/witness-underground-railroad-stories-sanctuary-competitive-award,,,,
10003541,"Wolf Management Education",2015,120000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 09i","$120,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the International Wolf Center for outreach to metro area kindergarten through grade 12 classrooms and nature centers to help children understand wolf management issues.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,120000,,,2.29,"International Wolf Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Wolves are a hot topic in Minnesota, with the public sharply divided on management issues such as wolf hunting. The complexity of the topic lends itself to a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation that is not always helpful to resolving the polarized debate. The International Wolf Center is using this appropriation to help bridge the gap with science-based information by delivering on-site programs to approximately 460 classrooms in the Twin Cities metro area to teach approximately 16,000 students about wolf biology and behavior, the social and political conflicts surrounding wolves, and the overall effects of wildlife habitat loss throughout the state.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_09j.pdf,2014-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Reed,"International Wolf Center","3410 Winnetka Ave N, Ste 101",Minneapolis,MN,55427,"(763) 560-7374",sreed@wolf.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wolf-management-education-0,,,,
17411,"Women's Legislative Timeline Project",2011,6500,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,10136,,,,,,"Legislative Reference Library",,"   An online timeline of legislation that has significantly affected women from Suffrage (1920) to the present was published. The entries are listed in chronological order. Each point on the timeline has a summary of the legislation and is linked to documentation related to the law's passage. Specific legislation can be indentified in conjunction with how many female legislators were holding office at that time. The timeline can be displayed in multiple formats and is a permanent piece of the Office on the Economic Status of Women Library with links to the Legislative Reference Library as well as the Minnesota Historical Society website. ",,"To prepare a timeline of significant legislation affecting Minnesota women, 1920-present",2010-12-10,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Amy,Brenengen,,"85 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd","St. Paul",MN,55155,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/womens-legislative-timeline-project,,,,
17418,"Women in Minnesota Politics: an oral history",2011,6900,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,1061,,,,,,"Minnesota Women's Consortium",," The personal recollections of six women who have sought or held office in Minnesota were videotaped.  These oral histories speak of the barriers, biases, challenges and opportunities they faced in politics. The recorded interviews are permanent additions to the Minnesota Historical Society archives. They were also used in a 30 minute broadcast television program on TPT (Twin Cities Public Television). ",,"To document in 6 interviews the story of women in politics in Minnesota",2010-10-11,2011-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sandy,Wollschlager,,"American Association of University Women, 30065 82 Avenue Way","Cannon Falls",MN,55009,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/women-minnesota-politics-oral-history,,,,
17491,"Women in Minnesota Politics Documentary",2011,2000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants","(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.",,,,28000,,,,,,"Minnesota Women's Consortium",," As part of a larger project to create a documentary on women's political history in Minnesota, historic footage, photographs, news clips and portions of taped oral history interviews were assembled and edited. The project produced a thirty-minute video documentary prepared for broadcast on Minnesota public television stations. AAUW owns the copyright and has offered programs and DVD copies to communities statewide, including a copy sent to the Minnesota historical Society. ",,"To edit audio-visual assets as a part of a larger project to create a documentary on women's political history in Minnesota. Amount adjusted to focus the project on editing.",2010-12-17,2011-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,Sandy,Wollschlager,,"American Association of University Women, 30065 82 Avenue Way","Cannon Falls",MN,55009,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/women-minnesota-politics-documentary,,,,
10034094,"Women in Jazz",2024,105166,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Dr. Barbara Doyle (Chair), Mary Bolkcom (Vice-Chair), Christy Bartlett (Treasurer), Greg Finzell (Secretary), Anthony Walker, Rev. Carl Walker, Cherise Ayers, Daniel Olsen, Linda Sloan, Mary K Boyd, Michael Walker, Philip Lowry, Russell Knighton, David Mohr, Eric Clark, Grant West, Greg Finzell, Jeff Bailey, John Bennett, Dr. Valerie Butler",,"Walker West Music Academy",,"This project is comprised of a series of interrelated jazz activities, classes, and workshops, including: 1) Women in Jazz Ensemble (post-secondary students, ages 16-25); 2) introduction to jazz workshops; 3) Jazz jam sessions and rehearsals; 4) school residencies; 5) anti-oppression training/consultation for professional development and to educate, stimulate discussion, and increase awareness of oppressive gender systems; 6) panel discussions; 7) scholarship opportunities. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/women-jazz,,,,
10012511,"Woodland Park Baptist Church National Register Nomination",2020,5525," MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs ","$5,846,000 in fiscal year 2020 and $7,004,000 in fiscal year 2021 are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org","Completion of a successful nomination will mark the success of the project and pave the way for historic rehabilitation of the building. The work product has been refined and expanded with the comments and guidance offered by the SHPO reviewers incorporated in order to make the strongest case possible for registration. Review by the SRB and NPS will determine the ultimate success of the project.",,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",5525,,"Willie Williams, Jaqueline M Smith, Debra L Davis, Kela Williams,",0.03,"Park Baptist, UNITY Baptist & Anointed Faith Missionary Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,"To hire a qualified historian to complete the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places for Woodland Park Baptist Church, built in 1907.",2020-04-01,2021-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rosemary,Williams,"Park Baptist, UNITY Baptist & Anointed Faith Missionary Church"," 118 Victoria St. N "," St. Paul "," MN ",55104,"(651) 274-4299"," rwstpaul@Aol.Com ",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/woodland-park-baptist-church-national-register-nomination,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10025193,"Woodland Park Baptist Church Conditions Assessment",2023,9900,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",9900,,"Rev. Fay West, Kela Williams, Deborah Lamb-Davis.",0.04,"Park Baptist, UNITY Baptist & Anointed Faith Missionary Church","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the 1913 Woodland Park Baptist Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",,"To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the 1913 Woodland Park Baptist Church, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.",2022-10-01,2023-10-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rosemary,Williams,"Park Baptist, UNITY Baptist & Anointed Faith Missionary Church","118 Victoria St. N","St. Paul",MN,55104,6512744299,rwstpaul@Aol.Com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/woodland-park-baptist-church-conditions-assessment,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031227,"WPA Rock Structures National Register Evaluation",2024,10000,"MN Laws 2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$6,451,000 the first year and $7,035,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Carrie Schwegman, Amanda Brustad, Joseph M Peasley, Robin Bellefy",,"City of Bagley","Local/Regional Government",,,"To hire a qualified historian to complete an evaluation to determine eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for WPA-era structures located within the City of Bagley's Park system.",2024-04-01,2025-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carrie,Schwegman,"City of Bagley","PO Box 178",Bagley,MN,56621,2185563345,carrie.schwegman@ntcmn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wpa-rock-structures-national-register-evaluation,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,
10025178,"Writing the Second Half of a Manuscript for a History of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs","$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).","Available upon request. Contact, grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org",10000,,"Sue Grove, Ashley Hartson, Cassie Rauk, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Tim McLaughlin, Nancy Thornton, Steve Kramer, Jayne Spooner, Brad Anderson, Harvey Benson, Lisa Skifton, Bob Burns, Beverly Jorgenson, Jim Nissen, Linda Hennessey, Pat Utz, Judy Schotzko, Joanne Swenson, John Pfeifer, Hope Carroll-Rizzo, Carla Tentis, Steve Hall, Susan Richardson, David Miller, Scott Redenbaug, Daniel Munson, Lori Hilmer, Milly Halverson, Kristina Rader, Eileen Weinhold, Jeanne Pietig, Cheryl Key, Nan Babcock, Cheryl Beacom",,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To hire qualified professionals to write the second half of a manuscript on the history of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO).",,"To hire qualified professionals to write the second half of a manuscript on the history of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO).",2022-04-01,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Krista,Ross,"SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating","2600 19th Street NW",Rochester,MN,55901,5072885513,kross@selco.info,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-second-half-manuscript-history-southeastern-libraries-cooperating-selco,"Visit https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants/advisory-committee","Visit https://www.mnhs.org/about/leadership",,No
10031087,"Writing for Social Change",2022,95000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Provide resources, tools, and training in the humanities through an 8 part workshop series Produce and disseminate 4 children's books written and illustrated by African Americans Provide wide access to the learning experience (through virtual format) and final published books (through libraries and Biblioboard) ","Launched website for the competition Prepared and scheduled- in-person workshop for 1/28/22 Published additional resources to support writers Developed marketing materials and social media campaign strategy; The outcome of our funding was creating a humanities program that supported writing for social change (using storytelling to promote justice and equity). As a result, our nonprofit: * Produced 4 children's books written by African American authors * Hosted a four-part writing series that focused on the humanities (storytelling, cultural heritage, and community building) * Provided wide access to learning experiences through an online format. We posted the workshops and additional learning tools on our YouTube channel and social media platforms. We also shared the resources through our e-newsletter. The above outcomes are demonstrative of achieving our goals. In addition, we exceeded our goals by developing a framework of action that can be replicated to develop sustainable change at the intersection of humanities and the literary arts. We will use this model to build more community-led writing projects that celebrate African American cultural heritage, promote multicultural education, and foster storytelling as a tool for community-building. We determined that we achieved our goals through the production of 4 high-quality children's books, mentorship of four debut diverse authors, offering learning tools for future authors, and supporting multicultural education through an intergenerational approach.",,,"Our VISTA team member has supported the initial project by improving our marketing and infrastructure for this project. Her services were covered by the VISTA funding.",95000,,"Mr. Edwin Davies-Grant Mr. Cory Kemp, Treasurer Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Board Chair Ms. Ngeri Nnachi, Secretary Mr. Law Thao; PPGJLI Board Members 1. Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Ed.D., M.A., Board Chair (Colissa LLC, CEO) 2. Ms. Ngeri Azuewah, J.D., M.P.P., A.B.D., Secretary (Doctoral Candidate. UMBC) 3. Mr. Cory Kemp, B.A., Treasurer (Bank of America, Banker) 4. Mr. Law Thao, B.A., Board Member (Youthprise, Communications Associate) 5. Mr. Edwin Davies-Grant, M.A., Board Member (Horton, IT Specialist)",,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute",,"Our Writing for Social Change project will have a lasting impact on MN's literary arts and multicultural education. We will equip African Americans to write their own stories as a manifestation of cultural resilience. Inspired by the African proverb until the Lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the Hunter,the community will become the lions (leaders) who shape their own destiny through the transformative power of storytelling and cultural preservation.",,,2022-02-15,2023-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-social-change,,,,
10034090,"Writing for Justice and Cultural Preservation",2024,135000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Ed.D., M.A., (Chair), Ngeri Azuewah, J.D., M.P.P., A.B.D., (Secretary), Cory Kemp, B.A., (Treasurer), Law Thao, B.A., Edwin Davies-Grant, M.A,",,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute",,"The Writing for Justice and Cultural Preservation project creates space for the Somali diaspora, other African communities, and African Americans to create, re-imagine, and build a more just and inclusive world through the transformative power of storytelling and book publishing.",,,2024-06-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Artika,Tyner,,,,,,"(651) 303-6566",dr.artikatyner@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-justice-and-cultural-preservation,,,,
10031424,"YES! Students Step Up To Reduce Carbon Footprint",2025,199000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 05m","$199,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center to empower Minnesota youth to reduce their carbon footprints through education from local experts and completion of student-driven and community-based team projects.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,2.34,"Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","YES! (Youth Eco Solutions) will empower Minnesota youth to reduce their carbon footprints by losing 5,000 pounds of CO2 per YES team each school year.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2026-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Kalley,Pratt,"Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center","12718 10th Street NE",Spicer,MN,56288-9314,"(320) 354-5894",kalley@yesmn.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/yes-students-step-reduce-carbon-footprint,,,,
10017838,"Young Forest Conservation Phase III",2021,1275000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 3(f)","$1,275,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the American Bird Conservancy to enhance publicly owned, permanently protected forest lands for wildlife management. A list of proposed forest land enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - ABC, in partnership with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recently finished a program to monitor pre- and post-treatment avian occupancy on Phase I and Phase II public lands project sites. From 2015-2018, monitors evaluated project point locations within managed sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Monitors observed a positive effect of treatment on GWWA and AMWO occupancy, resulting in 93% and 88.5%, respectively, on shrubland data points of managed sites in Minnesota by year three. GWWA density nearly doubled and AMWO density increased by approximately 45%. (Results are presently being peer-reviewed for publication.) Proposed Parcel table is subject to revision. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - A very small number of project acres fall within the Forest-Prairie Transition Region. In Phases I & II, there were project sites that fell directly on the boundary of the Forest-Prairie Transition/Northern Forest resulting in ",,,444900,"USFWS Tamarac NWR, USFWS Tamarac NWR, USFWS Tamarac NWR, American Bird Conservancy and American Bird Conservancy via NRCS RCPP",1264700,10300,,1.55,"American Bird Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Young Forest Conservation Phase III will continue American Bird Conservancy's successful, ongoing efforts to maintain, restore, and enhance Golden-winged Warbler, American Woodcock, and Ruffed Grouse breeding habitat on publicly protected lands in Minnesota. This work also benefits a suite of associated deciduous, mixed upland and lowland forest habitat species within a diverse, contiguous landscape-level forest matrix. Through Phases I and II, ABC completed 5,535 acres of high-quality early successional habitat projects. Phase III will continue habitat treatments on an additional 3,650+ acres over a five-year period.","In Young Forest Conservation Phases I and II, ABC completed 5,535 acres of projects to create breeding habitat for the Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA), American Woodcock (AMWO), Ruffed Grouse, and associated young forest species, exceeding project goals. ABC partnered with 11 Minnesota DNR Offices, seven Minnesota Counties, two USFWS National Wildlife Refuges, Chippewa National Forest, and the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. In Phase III, ABC will continue to use science-based best management practices (BMPs) to build upon this success and complete 3650+ acres of habitat projects over five years. Minnesota is a key state in an international initiative to conserve GWWA and AMWO, Minnesota Species of Greatest Conservation Need. ABC also collaborates with partners in Central and South America to conserve GWWA stopover and wintering habitat, while implementing a regional program to restore and enhance breeding habitat throughout the Great Lakes. ABC's Minnesota Private Lands Program, implemented with funding through NRCS, completed similar work with private landowners, resulting in 5,760 acres since 2013. In Phase III, habitat project work will be completed on sites adjacent to deciduous and mixed forest stands to accommodate diverse habitat needs of target species. Mechanical operations concentrate on emulating natural disturbance by hiring contractors to cut dense alder, willow, and other forest or brushland species from 1-5? diameter on non-commercial forest/brushland stands to create nesting, brood rearing, and browsing habitat. Mature trees and patchy, woody structure are retained during project operations, creating site-level structural diversity to allow male GWWAs to claim territory and attract females, while providing ground nesting and forage for GWWA and associated species. A limited number of planting projects may be implemented to create similar habitat and enhance forest continuity. All projects are completed using GWWA and AMWO BMPs within consensus focal regions. ABC will utilize funding to provide financial, technical, and project management assistance to public and tribal agency partners for all project phases, while engaging in cooperative forums, outreach and continuing education associated with forest habitat. Due to ABC's established partner network and technical experience restoring and enhancing early successional habitat, we are able to work across jurisdictional boundaries and address landscape-level priorities while meeting site-level goals. We propose to continue working with established public and tribal agency partners and will continue cultivating new partners in Phase III. ABC may also pursue and manage supplemental project funding if necessary due to a reduced budget associated with COVID-19. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology recently finished a program to monitor pre- and post-treatment avian occupancy on Phase I and Phase II project sites. From 2015-2018, monitors evaluated project point locations within managed sites and observed a positive effect of treatment on GWWA and AMWO occupancy, resulting in 93% and 88.5%, respectively, on shrubland data points in Minnesota by year three. The results showcase a very positive management response from focal species. GWWA density nearly doubled and AMWO density increased by approximately 45%. This data is not yet published and may be adjusted slightly during peer review.",,2020-07-01,,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Dieser,"American Bird Conservancy","P.O. Box 249 4249 Loudoun Avenue","The Plains",VA,20198,"(540) 253-5780",pdieser@abcbirds.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Crow Wing","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/young-forest-conservation-phase-iii,,,,
35075,"Young Forest Conservation Phase II",2017,1369000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(a)","$1,369,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the American Bird Conservancy to restore publicly owned, permanently protected forest lands for wildlife management purposes. A list of proposed forest land restorations must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"4,474 Forest acres Restored. ",,241400,"Federal ",1360700,20000,,2.5,"American Bird Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Restore 3,647 acres of public forest to help meet wildlife and recreational goals within six Minnesota conservation plans, leverage $500,000 from outside sources for forest restoration on private lands and keep Golden-winged Warbler off the ESA. ",,"With assistance from the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Fund, in Phase II the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Minnesota Public Lands Program continued to compete targeted young forest and brushland habitat projects on County, State, Federal, and Tribal lands with collaborative assistance of associated public and tribal agencies. These projects were implemented using science-based best management practices (BMPs) to create diverse breeding habitat for the golden-winged warbler (GWWA), American woodcock (AMWO), and associated wildlife species within the northern Minnesota focal area. This project is part of a cooperative, full life-cycle, international initiative to restore the population GWWA, which declined by 68% since 1966. Additionally, throughout its range, AMWO populations also steadily declined over the last quarter century at a rate of 1-2% per year. Project areas were located primarily in non-commercial habitat types, the vast majority being lowland or upland brush sites that contained very old and dense brush species, including alder, willow, and hazel; with alder being the most common. Stems measured 1-5” (avg. 2-3"") diameter and grew in dense clumps that had a higher aggregate diameter at the base. Average brush height was approximately 10’ within deciduous or mixed forest matrix. These closed brush canopies limited or removed the ability of ground nesting avian species such as the GWWA and AMWO to occupy sites for the purposes of nesting and brood rearing. Habitat projects concentrated on brush cutting treatments to emulate natural disturbance. Post-treatment habitat conditions included a mix of scattered and clumped tree species dominated by hardwoods that were retained as residual structure along with scattered brush. Woody retention of vertical and horizontal structural diversity depended on a suite of site level factors, including size and shape of the site, distance from forest edge, adjacent forest characteristics, and the number of trees present in a given area. When project areas did not have sufficient tree cover to maintain 10-15 mature trees per acre, well distributed clumps of brush (10-15/acre, ≥25% cover) were retained. Some larger project areas also retained undisturbed legacy patches (>0.25 acres in size). Feathered edges at the site boundaries were also emphasized to create a gradual transition into the adjacent forest when possible. Most project sites were located in brushland/forest interfaces, though a small number of projects were completed in aspen cover types to create or maintain habitat openings and multi-aged stands. The latter sites were completed using similar methodology as those described in brushland habitats in terms of treatment prescriptions and retention of residual woody structure. Monitoring efforts were completed by Cornell University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Research Institute and included project sites from both the ABC MN Public Lands Program (projects completed via funding from MN OHF 'Young Forest Conservation Phase I & II') and the ABC MN Private Lands Program (projects completed via funding from the NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)). It is notable that the ABC Private Lands Program is separate and complimentary to the ABC Public Lands Program. No projects on private lands were completed with funding via MN OHF. Point count monitoring indicated that GWWA local abundance is increasing where ABC project work has occurred, and that GWWA population response has been positive to BMP implementation. Occupancy rates on shrubland project sites exceed 95% in both Western Minnesota (98% of sites; 95% CI: 92–100%) and Eastern Minnesota (97% of sites; 95% CI: 88–99%)(McNeil et al. 2020, Biological Conservation). These sites were monitored between 2015 and 2017 (with a subset of sites also monitored in 2018) and included project sites since the winter 2013-14 project season. Because most of the projects completed on private lands were timber harvests, it can be safely stated that a significant proportion (and possibly the majority) of shrubland sites monitored were located on public lands completed in Phase I or II of the MN Public Lands Program, though ABC does not have this information due to the independent nature of the study. Relative abundance on shrubland habitats rises from approximately 1.5 to 3.0 male GWWA per point count on treated vs. untreated sites, respectively (publication in peer review process). Monitoring was also begun this year to examine monarch and other pollinator responses within managed sites. AMWO also has been observed as increasing in local abundance at these project locations with 92% of treated sites across all public and private lands project sites occupied by AMWO, at a density of 0.516 singing males/ha observed on shrubland sites. In Phase II, the ABC Public Lands Coordinator continued expand ABC's partner base throughout northern Minnesota by engaging public and tribal lands partner agencies in project design and implementation and by participating in educational workshops. It quickly became apparent in Phase I and continued to be evident in Phase II that public and tribal lands agencies had a need and interest to complete habitat projects of this type. As a result, the number of project partners has grown every year since the inception this program. Natural resource managers across county, state, federal, and tribal partners have expressed that ABC is filling a much needed role in Minnesota forest conservation, implementing projects that otherwise would not be completed. As a driving force in cooperative forest conservation, ABC was also a founding member of the Minnesota Forest Habitat Collaborative (MFHC). The MFHC was created to provide a round table community forum to identify, promote, and deliver collaborative conservation, outreach, and research programs that assist natural resource managers across jurisdictional and ownership boundaries to maintain, enhance, and restore MN’s forest habitat for the benefit of associated resident and migratory wildlife species. ",,2021-11-12,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,George,Fenwick,"American Bird Conservancy","4249 Loudoun Ave P.O. Box 249","The Plains",VA,20198,"(540) 253-5780",ibetancourt@abcbirds.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, St. Louis","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/young-forest-conservation-phase-ii,,,,
10035271,"Young Forest Conservation Phase IV",2025,2229000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(e )","$2,229,000 the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the American Bird Conservancy to enhance publicly owned, permanently protected forest lands for wildlife management.","Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - ABC provides site identification, project design, and project management assistance to cooperative partners for all project phases. ABC project coordinators work hand-in-hand with partners to manage project implementation. ABC also uses GIS to track completed work via GPS units and satellite imagery, allowing us to assess final completed acres with the highest degree of accuracy possible. Project work is also evaluated by project coordinators that mange ongoing project operations and visit completed sites to confirm that they fall within the post treatment conditions defined in the project management plan. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - The majority of work will be completed in the Northern Forest Region, with an undetermined percentage of project acres falling within the Forest-Prairie Transition Region. In Phases I-III, a number of sites were located at the border of these two regions and in Phase IV this is likely to continue with some habitat projects and prescribed fire units also falling in the Forest-Prairie region. This region is included in this proposal to avoid revising this input to accommodate online reporting if similar circumstances occurs in Phase IV. Outcomes for this region are evaluated as described for the Northern Forest Region",,,465000,"American Bird Conservancy, USFWS Tamarac NWR, USFWS Rice Lake NWR, USFWS Tamarac NWR Equipment Use and ABC Computers, USFWS Tamarac NWR and Rice Lake NWR Office/Facility Use and USFWS Tamarac NWR and Rice Lake NWR Vehicle Use",2216000,13000,,2.55,"American Bird Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Young Forest Conservation Phase IV will continue American Bird Conservancy's successful, ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance Golden-winged Warbler, American Woodcock, and Ruffed Grouse breeding habitat on publicly protected lands. This work also benefits a suite of associated deciduous and mixed forest habitat species within a diverse, contiguous landscape-level forest matrix. Through Phases I-III, ABC completed 9,204 acres of high-quality early successional habitat projects. Phase IV will continue habitat treatments on an additional 4,360+ acres in Phase IV, while expanding project work to include additional bird species, including, but not limited to, Red-headed Woodpecker and Sharp-tailed Grouse.","In Young Forest Conservation Phases I-III (2013-present), American Bird Conservancy (ABC) completed 9,204 acres of breeding habitat projects for the Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA), American Woodcock (AMWO), Ruffed Grouse (RUGR), and associated early successional forest and brushland species. To achieve this, ABC worked collaboratively with County, Tribal, State, Federal, and NGO partners. In Phase IV, ABC will continue to use science-based best management practices (BMPs) to implement projects on permanently protected lands, creating 4,360+ acres of habitat over five years. In Phase IV, ABC will continue to prioritize projects in early successional deciduous forest habitats, and expand to include additional complimentary treatments in mixed forest covertypes to benefit young forest cohorts such as White-throated Sparrow, Veery, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. ABC will also complete a limited number of projects in adjacent brushland and oak savanna habitats to benefit Red-headed Woodpecker (RHWO) and Sharp-tailed Grouse (STGR). Projects will be completed using science-based best management practices within consensus focal regions. From 2015-2018, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology finished a program to monitor species response on Phase I-II project sites. Monitors evaluated point locations within ABC-managed sites, observing a positive effect on GWWA and AMWO occupancy, resulting in >90% relative occupancy on shrubland data points of managed sites in Minnesota by year three. GWWA density nearly doubled and AMWO density increased to 1 male/4.84 acres. Cutting projects emulate natural disturbance by reducing the density of woody vegetation (mostly brush) in non-commercial stands to create nesting, brood rearing, and browsing habitat. Mature trees and patchy, woody structure are retained to create site-level structural diversity to maintain perches for male GWWAs to claim territory and attract females, while providing nesting and forage for associated wildlife species. Prescribed fire projects may be implemented in disturbance dependent habitats within established burn units with approved burn plans in forest, oak savanna, and shrubland habitats. Treatments will be completed on sites that have become overgrown with brush species that reduce ecological heterogeneity and limit the habitat's viability to meet life-cycle needs of a suite of migratory and resident bird species. The loss or degradation of these habitat types and transition zones greatly reduces the capacity of these areas to support robust wildlife populations. Planting projects will focus on creating young forest habitat, expanding forest contiguity, and increasing habitat connectivity. Focal areas include, but are not limited to, DNR Wildlife Management Areas, Audubon Minnesota Important Bird Areas, and focal management regions for at-risk bird species. Treatment of invasive species or woody encroachment via herbicide application may be implemented if complimentary to other projects described herein. Treatments will utilize guidance provided by the Minnesota Management Plan for Invasive Species, written by the Minnesota Invasive Species Advisory Council. ABC provides technical and project management assistance to partners for all project phases, while engaging in cooperative forums, outreach, and continuing education associated with forest habitat. ABC's collaborative network and technical experience implementing habitat projects enables us to work across jurisdictional boundaries and address landscape-level priorities while meeting site-level goals.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Dieser,"American Bird Conservancy","P.O. Box 249 ","The Plains",VA,20198,,pdieser@abcbirds.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Pine, St. Louis","Northern Forest, Forest Prairie Transition",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/young-forest-conservation-phase-iv,,,,
37485,"Youth Partnerships",2017,86851,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Mazinaakizige: Increase in knowledge of American Indian photography resources, American Indian community connection, MNHS resources, knowledge of digital photography skills, increased knowledge of absent narratives. TAC: Increase in professional skills (time management, group work, etc.), increased knowledge in community resources and networking, increased knowledge of absent narratives. Waariyan: Increase in knowledge of Minnesota history, Somali history, immigrant narratives, MNHS resources, community resources, knowledge of research resources. Summer Tech: Summer Tech teaches high school students about technology, collaboration & historical research to support education and career success.",,,1300,"$400 U of M Office for Equity and Diversity, $250 Smallest Museum of St. Paul, $650 for TAC",86851,10302,,1.10,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","MNHS partners with diverse organizations to create in-depth, meaningful learning experiences for young people that help them develop career and life skills. The Mazinaakizige: American Indian Teen Photography Program welcomed six American Indian high school students who investigated historic and contemporary images of American Indians, learned digital photography, and created a gallery show to interpret the theme ""Powerful."" The opening was held at the Two Rivers Gallery on Dec. 9, 2016, with the gallery donating the space, announcement postcards and frames for the prints. The student show will also be displayed at Minneapolis Central Library starting Feb. 8, 2017 and the Minnesota History Center and Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post in spring and summer 2017. The Summer Technology Workshop highlights career readiness through a community-identified assessment of technology skills needs. Students explored the Google suite of tools and web design through immersive opportunities held at the Minnesota History Center and Saint Paul College. Students explored Latino representation in the historical record and identified topics for future in-depth research. They created 10-minute documentaries and websites. The goal of the Teen Advisory Council is to increase a teen presence and voice at MNHS. The council works with community advisers such as the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs to create teen-produced programming for MNHS family day events. Students learn about the history of the community and issues surrounding diverse narratives. They create original programs and performances (such as spoken word and webinars) with guidance from community advisers and MNHS staff. Students learned about what it means to be a Minnesotan and how to present those narratives in a museum setting. This year staff worked at Mill City Museum to develop Waariyan: Somali Youth in Minnesota, which encouraged Somali high school students to explore their identities as Minnesotans through food, storytelling and cultural resources. Using oral histories, video editing software, historical research and career-readiness curriculum, students compiled research into a cookbook to be published by MNHS Press in 2018.",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-partnerships-0,,,,
34111,"Youth Partnerships",2016,82578,"Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (3) Parternships","$2,060,000 the first year and $2,140,000 the second year are for partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.","Maz: 8 students (including mentor roles), 100% diverse, TAC for FY2016 has had a total of 14 students (4 new this semester, 10 returning), and has maintained 90% diversity",,,,,82578,9958,"Officers Phyllis Rawls Goff, President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary William R. Stoeri, Immediate Past President William D. Green, Vice President Kirby M. Law, Treasurer Executive Council Eric Ahlness Kurt BlueDog Grant Davis Phyllis Rawls Goff Martha Kaemmer Kirby M. Law Dean M. Nelson William R. Stoeri Ben Vander Kooi Kathleen Blatz Barbara Burwell D. Stephen Elliott William D. Green Dennis L. Lamkin Monica Little Peter Reis Bo Thao-Urabe Eleanor Winston Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Michael Farnell David R. Hakensen Jean M. Larson Charles Mahar Peter Reyes, Jr. Karen Wilson Thissen Warren Zaccaro Ex-Officio Mark Dayton, Governor Steve Simon, Secretary of State Rebecca Otto, State Auditor Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Lori Swanson, Attorney General",1.00,"Minnesota Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","MNHS partners with diverse organizations to create in-depth, meaningful learning experiences for young people that help them develop career and life skills. One example is the Mazinaakizige: American Indian Teen Photography Program. Over 10 weeks, six American Indian high school students worked with MNHS to investigate historic and contemporary images of American Indians, learn digital photography, and create a gallery show of photographic prints chosen for their interpretation of the theme, ""What Brings Us Together."" The opening was expected to bring in more than 100 people from the community to the Two Rivers Gallery on Dec. 4, 2015, to celebrate the students' work. Two Rivers Gallery graciously contributed the gallery space for the opening exhibition, gallery cards showcasing the event to the community, and frames for showing the students' prints. The evening event was part of a community art crawl in collaboration between Two Rivers Gallery, All My Relations Gallery, and Minneapolis Institute of Art. The student photography show will open at the Minnesota History Center on Jan. 23, 2016, and will continue to travel to Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Lower Sioux Agency in spring and summer 2016. MNHS Inclusion and Community Engagement staff also created opportunities to engage with community members telling their personal histories through two programs, the Summer Technology Workshop and Teen Advisory Council. Summer Technology Workshop is a two-and-a-half week program that highlights career readiness through a community-identified assessment of technology skills needs. Students explored the Google suite of tools and web design through immersive opportunities held at the Minnesota History Center and Saint Paul College. They explored the lack of Latino representation in the historical record and identified topics for future in-depth research. Final products were five-minute documentaries and websites that showed off students' newly acquired knowledge. The goal of the Teen Advisory Council is to increase teen presence and voice at MNHS. The council works with community advisers such as the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs to create teen-produced programming for MNHS Family Day events. Students learn about the history of the community and issues surrounding diverse narratives. They then create original programs and performances (such as spoken word and webinars) with guidance from community advisers and MNHS staff. Students learn about what it means to be a Minnesotan and how to present those narratives in a museum setting.",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MNHS,Legacy,"Minnesota Historical Society","345 Kellogg Blvd. W","Saint Paul",MN,55102,651-259-3105,,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Historical Society",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-partnerships,,,,
10034093,"Youth Developed Knyaw (Karen) Archive",2024,67500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,"Kaziah Josiah (Chair), Eh Tah Khu (Vice Chair), Carly Miller (Secretary), Michael Friendlund (Treasurer), Sunshine Poe, Julia Marksue, Luke Buttenhoff, Tessa Buttenhoff",,"The Urban Village Inc.",,"This project is in phase two of our overarching Knyaw History Archive. Phase two of the archive will be focused on the collaborative work of supporting deep knowledge acquisition of our Knyaw youth of their history and homeland experiences. Phase two of this archive will provide training Knyaw youth in interviewing techniques, videography, video editing, and secondary source research. They will also engage focus groups in discussion with Urban Village staff on the understanding, impact, and importance of preserving culture through archival work.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carly,Miller,,,,,,"(612) 518-8809",carly@theurbanvillage.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Freeborn, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-developed-knyaw-karen-archive,,,,
10003534,"Youth-led Sustainability Initiatives in 40 Greater Minnesota Communities",2015,350000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 09b","$350,000 the second year is from the rust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center and Laurentian Environmental Learning Center to complete over 100 youth-led sustainability action projects in 40 communities in southwest, southeast, central and northeastern Minnesota.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,350000,,,6.74,"Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Adoption of renewable energy technologies and energy conservation practices can contribute in a variety of ways to the environmental and economic health of rural Minnesota communities through costs savings and emissions reductions. Engaging and coaching students as the leaders in the process of implementing such practices provides the added benefit of increasing knowledge, teaching about potential career paths, and developing leadership experience. Using this appropriation the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center and its partners are expanding an existing program called the Youth Energy Summit (YES!) to engage approximately 650 students in implementing 150 additional youth-led renewable energy and energy conservation projects in over 40 communities in central, northeastern, southwestern, and southeastern Minnesota. These projects will be driven by collaboration between students, community members, and local businesses and organizations.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_09b.pdf,2014-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dave,Pederson,"Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center","12718 10th Street NE",Spicer,MN,56288,"(320) 354-5894",d.pederson@tds.net,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chippewa, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-led-sustainability-initiatives-40-greater-minnesota-communities-0,,,,
10007146,"Zion Cemetery Historical Marker",2018,2495,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",,,,"Available upon request. Contact grants@mnhs.org",2495,,"Peggy Andreason, President Norman Senjem, Vice-President Patricia Nelson, Secretary",,"St. Olaf Heritage Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","To design, produce, and install a historical marker for Zion Cemetery in Olmsted County.",,,2017-12-01,2018-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Norman,Senjem,"St. Olaf Heritage Association","215 Elton Hills Drive NW, Apt. 27",Rochester,MN,55901,507-206-4172,nsenjem@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Historical Society",,"Olmsted, Dodge",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zion-cemetery-historical-marker,,,,0
10031464,"Zumbro River Regional Water Trail",2025,170000,"M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09f","$170,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the city of Oronoco to complete a master plan for the Zumbro River Regional Water Trail that considers existing amenities, connections from towns to natural features, and improved user experience. This appropriation may also be used to create a joint powers board among the four counties and multiple jurisdictions connected to the Zumbro River to guide the master plan development.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"City of Oronoco","Local/Regional Government","Completion of the Master Plan for the Zumbro River Regional Water Trail (ZRRWT). Roughly 150 miles of navigable waters that wind through a diverse landscape before joining the Mississippi River.",,"Work Plan ",2024-07-01,2025-07-31,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jason,Baker,"City of Oronoco","PO Box 195",Oronoco,MN,22960,"(507) 367-4405",jbaker@oronoco.com,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zumbro-river-regional-water-trail,,,,
10004502,"Zumbro River Watershed Recreational Learning Stewardship Sites",2016,300000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership to develop at least six recreational and educational sites on the Zumbro River with water quality demonstration elements and interpretative signage designed to encourage adoption of water protection practices. No more than 15 percent of this appropriation may be spent on site and construction consultation, planning, and design. Any plantings or restoration activities conducted with this appropriation must use native plant species according to the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,,,,,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_05c.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Middleton,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","12 Elton Hills Drive NW",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 226-6787",admin@zumbrowatershed.org,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zumbro-river-watershed-recreational-learning-stewardship-sites-0,,,,
2962,"Zumbro River Watershed Restoration Prioritization",2012,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, Inc. to identify sources of erosion and runoff in the Zumbro River Watershed in order to prioritize restoration and protection projects.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,0.98,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project identified and prioritized areas in the Zumbro River Watershed that were determined critical for restoring and protecting water quality. Studies suggested that small areas of the landscape contribute disproportionately to nonpoint source pollution. So implementation of conservation projects that focus on those areas will maximize water quality benefits and ensure efficient use of resources. Using tools like Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data and other Geographic Information System (GIS) data sets, candidate sites were identified and ranked as critical areas of soil erosion and surface runoff in the watershed. In addition, in-field assessment techniques were developed and documented to further evaluate these source locations. By the conclusion of the project a number of different methods to determine priorities of those critical areas were identified by local partners. They felt that using only one method to rank and sort the sites was not a good use of the dataset. The partners wanted to be able to sort and parse the results in a number of different ways according to both resource issues and impairments present. It was not always going to be similar for each sub-watershed. In the end the final selection of sites then became approximately 205 sites with resource attribution. This would allow a number of different ways of sorting and prioritizing. By combining the identified sites and in-field assessment techniques a set of protocols were established to determine the most appropriate BMPs needed to restore the sites to sustainable levels. A training session was provided to SWCD and County Staff's. A Digital Terrain Analysis Manual was published and is currently posted on the Zumbro Watershed Partnership website. This will be a guide to local partners in the watershed that along with the provided data sets, allows them to create their own priority sites data. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The datasets were used to identify priority sub watersheds within the Zumbro. These sub watersheds were prioritized in the recently revised Zumbro Watershed Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources issued a request for information for the Targeted Watershed Demonstration Grant. This project was instrumental in identifying and defining the priority sub-watersheds that contained the most critical sites. In addition the in-field assessment and the BMP matrix allowed us to identify the most appropriate BMPs necessary to treat the sites. With BMPs identified, typical cost helped estimate project cost and the amount and type of public assistance needed at $1.6 M. The type and quality of the data from this project application also helped secure additional commitments from USDA NRCS for $750,000 in EQIP funding. The data continues to be used by county water planners in the development and revisions of County Water Plans. The GIS data sets are currently posted on an ftp site maintained by Barr Engineering. All county water planners and SWCD staff have access to the site. Because of the sensitive nature of the data access is limited to those staff persons at this time. Project information was disseminated to project partners on an ongoing basis (usually quarterly to semi-annually) through meetings and presentations arranged by Zumbro Watershed Partnership in Rochester. In addition, individual meetings were held with the SWCD and NRCS staff in the Olmsted, Dodge, Wabasha and Goodhue County offices to convey our findings and solicit feedback on the development of guidance for assessing BMP suitability for various sites, based on agroecoregion location and site characteristics. A similar meeting was held with Rochester staff to discuss BMP priorities for urban and suburban applications. The digital terrain analysis manual content was disseminated to the project partners through a training session in Rochester. The Zumbro Watershed Partnership project partners were trained in the protocols provided in the digital terrain analysis manual so they can apply this process in the future for identifying critical source areas at alternatives scales, and/or as new information becomes available they can monitor changing conditions to update the list of priority projects as necessary. Work relating to the project has been published in two manuals and the critical source areas identified throughout the watershed during the project have been stored in a GIS database, along with the background data used in the decision-making, for shared use by the project partners.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Svien,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","1485 Industrial Dr NW, Rm 102",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 226-6787",admin@zumbrowatershed.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zumbro-river-watershed-restoration-prioritization,,,,
2962,"Zumbro River Watershed Restoration Prioritization",2013,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 05d","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership, Inc. to identify sources of erosion and runoff in the Zumbro River Watershed in order to prioritize restoration and protection projects.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,0.97,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project identified and prioritized areas in the Zumbro River Watershed that were determined critical for restoring and protecting water quality. Studies suggested that small areas of the landscape contribute disproportionately to nonpoint source pollution. So implementation of conservation projects that focus on those areas will maximize water quality benefits and ensure efficient use of resources. Using tools like Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data and other Geographic Information System (GIS) data sets, candidate sites were identified and ranked as critical areas of soil erosion and surface runoff in the watershed. In addition, in-field assessment techniques were developed and documented to further evaluate these source locations. By the conclusion of the project a number of different methods to determine priorities of those critical areas were identified by local partners. They felt that using only one method to rank and sort the sites was not a good use of the dataset. The partners wanted to be able to sort and parse the results in a number of different ways according to both resource issues and impairments present. It was not always going to be similar for each sub-watershed. In the end the final selection of sites then became approximately 205 sites with resource attribution. This would allow a number of different ways of sorting and prioritizing. By combining the identified sites and in-field assessment techniques a set of protocols were established to determine the most appropriate BMPs needed to restore the sites to sustainable levels. A training session was provided to SWCD and County Staff's. A Digital Terrain Analysis Manual was published and is currently posted on the Zumbro Watershed Partnership website. This will be a guide to local partners in the watershed that along with the provided data sets, allows them to create their own priority sites data. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The datasets were used to identify priority sub watersheds within the Zumbro. These sub watersheds were prioritized in the recently revised Zumbro Watershed Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources issued a request for information for the Targeted Watershed Demonstration Grant. This project was instrumental in identifying and defining the priority sub-watersheds that contained the most critical sites. In addition the in-field assessment and the BMP matrix allowed us to identify the most appropriate BMPs necessary to treat the sites. With BMPs identified, typical cost helped estimate project cost and the amount and type of public assistance needed at $1.6 M. The type and quality of the data from this project application also helped secure additional commitments from USDA NRCS for $750,000 in EQIP funding. The data continues to be used by county water planners in the development and revisions of County Water Plans. The GIS data sets are currently posted on an ftp site maintained by Barr Engineering. All county water planners and SWCD staff have access to the site. Because of the sensitive nature of the data access is limited to those staff persons at this time. Project information was disseminated to project partners on an ongoing basis (usually quarterly to semi-annually) through meetings and presentations arranged by Zumbro Watershed Partnership in Rochester. In addition, individual meetings were held with the SWCD and NRCS staff in the Olmsted, Dodge, Wabasha and Goodhue County offices to convey our findings and solicit feedback on the development of guidance for assessing BMP suitability for various sites, based on agroecoregion location and site characteristics. A similar meeting was held with Rochester staff to discuss BMP priorities for urban and suburban applications. The digital terrain analysis manual content was disseminated to the project partners through a training session in Rochester. The Zumbro Watershed Partnership project partners were trained in the protocols provided in the digital terrain analysis manual so they can apply this process in the future for identifying critical source areas at alternatives scales, and/or as new information becomes available they can monitor changing conditions to update the list of priority projects as necessary. Work relating to the project has been published in two manuals and the critical source areas identified throughout the watershed during the project have been stored in a GIS database, along with the background data used in the decision-making, for shared use by the project partners.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Lawrence,Svien,"Zumbro Watershed Partnership","1485 Industrial Dr NW, Rm 102",Rochester,MN,55901,"(507) 226-6787",admin@zumbrowatershed.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zumbro-river-watershed-restoration-prioritization,,,,