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Walker Art Center Receives $1 Million Gift from Bentson Foundation to Preserve and Digitize Films in Collection and Renovate Cinema

Walker Art Center Receives $1 Million Gift from Bentson Foundation to Preserve and Digitize Films in Collection and Renovate Cinema

Minneapolis, MN, August 15, 2011— The Walker Art Center received a grant of $1 million this month from the Bentson Foundation to enhance the presentation and preservation of the Ruben/Bentson Film and Video Study Collection. The funds will be used to digitize selected films and upgrade the Walker Cinema. The Cinema upgrades will include new high-definition digital projectors; a new Kinoton dual projector for 16- and 35-millimeter film; a redesign of the Cinema’s acoustics; new seats; and other connectivity and equipment improvements. The Walker will also use the grant funds to hire a Ruben/Bentson Collection Fellow to make a thorough

The Bentson Foundation announces $10 million donation for expansion of neuroscience programs at United Hospital

The Bentson Foundation announces $10 million donation for expansion of neuroscience programs at United Hospital

ST. PAUL, Minn. 12/13/2010–The United Hospital Foundation announced today it has been awarded $3 million dollars by the Bentson Foundation to endow the chair of the Nasseff Neuroscience Center. Part of one of the largest health care donations in Minnesota history, this funding will help United Hospital provide visionary leadership for the Nasseff Neuroscience Center and allow United to continue its work in developing research and treatment capabilities for stroke care. The Bentson Foundation also pledged a future gift of $7 million dollars to the Nasseff Neuroscience Center. “We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with the Bentson

Larry Bentson

Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame – Larry Bentson 2001 Charter Inductee

In a career spanning seven decades, Midcontinent Media founder and chairman Larry Bentson was a leader in virtually every aspect of broadcasting and communications. Born in North Dakota in 1921, Bentson grew up in Saint Paul. He got his start in radio at the age of 12 as an actor on a children’s show called The Old Woman and the Shoe. When his uncle Ed Hoffman built WMIN Radio in Saint Paul, Bentson helped with construction after school and was a part-time engineer and announcer throughout his days at Central High and at the University of Minnesota. He joined the

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Walker Art Center Receives $1 Million Gift from Bentson Foundation to Preserve and Digitize Films in Collection and Renovate Cinema

Walker Art Center Receives $1 Million Gift from Bentson Foundation to Preserve and Digitize Films in Collection and Renovate Cinema

Minneapolis, MN, August 15, 2011— The Walker Art Center received a grant of $1 million this month from the Bentson Foundation to enhance the presentation and preservation of the Ruben/Bentson Film and Video Study Collection. The funds will be used to digitize selected films and upgrade the Walker Cinema. The Cinema upgrades will include new high-definition digital projectors; a new Kinoton dual projector for 16- and 35-millimeter film; a redesign of the Cinema’s acoustics; new seats; and other connectivity and equipment improvements. The Walker will also use the grant funds to hire a Ruben/Bentson Collection Fellow to make a thorough

The Bentson Foundation announces $10 million donation for expansion of neuroscience programs at United Hospital

The Bentson Foundation announces $10 million donation for expansion of neuroscience programs at United Hospital

ST. PAUL, Minn. 12/13/2010–The United Hospital Foundation announced today it has been awarded $3 million dollars by the Bentson Foundation to endow the chair of the Nasseff Neuroscience Center. Part of one of the largest health care donations in Minnesota history, this funding will help United Hospital provide visionary leadership for the Nasseff Neuroscience Center and allow United to continue its work in developing research and treatment capabilities for stroke care. The Bentson Foundation also pledged a future gift of $7 million dollars to the Nasseff Neuroscience Center. “We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with the Bentson

Larry Bentson

Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame – Larry Bentson 2001 Charter Inductee

In a career spanning seven decades, Midcontinent Media founder and chairman Larry Bentson was a leader in virtually every aspect of broadcasting and communications. Born in North Dakota in 1921, Bentson grew up in Saint Paul. He got his start in radio at the age of 12 as an actor on a children’s show called The Old Woman and the Shoe. When his uncle Ed Hoffman built WMIN Radio in Saint Paul, Bentson helped with construction after school and was a part-time engineer and announcer throughout his days at Central High and at the University of Minnesota. He joined the

The Bentson Foundation is a 501(c)3 private family foundation founded in 1956. Larry and Nancy Bentson spent most of their lives in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Larry was the CEO of MidContinent Media and was inducted into the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2001. Lifelong philanthropists, Nancy and Larry created The Bentson Foundation to continue their legacy of giving.

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