05-18-26 Kevin Lindsey, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center, talks with Freddie Bell about how festivals strengthen community, preserve culture, and connect Minnesotans

05-18-26 Kevin Lindsey, CEO of the Minnesota Humanities Center, talks with Freddie Bell about how festivals strengthen community, preserve culture, and connect Minnesotans

Author: KMOJ-89.9 FM “The People’s Station” May 18, 2026 Duration: 12:26

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Kevin Lindsey joins Freddie Bell to discuss what festivals reveal about Minnesota’s identity and why communities across the state are eager to gather, celebrate, and share traditions. He explains how the Minnesota Humanities Center’s festival grants support events that preserve stories, food, music, and cultural heritage while creating opportunities for neighbors to connect and learn from one another. Lindsey highlights the strong demand for funding, with applicants requesting more than $14 million this year, underscoring the value Minnesotans place on joyful, community-centered experiences. The conversation also explores the economic and cultural impact of festivals in both metro and rural communities, while previewing upcoming Minnesota Humanities Center initiatives, including Juneteenth events and new grant opportunities.


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