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Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported public television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. We are honored to be your television station—the only station in western Minnesota telling your stories and raising your voices into the media landscape. 

Postcards
Sheila Tabaka, Jacob Pavek, A’ja Nauden

Sheila Tabaka, of Marshall, tries to preserve the endangered craft of kilt-making. Jacob Pavek explores his passion as a composer in St. Paul. A’ja Nauden paints with meaning in rural Minnesota.
 
Airs Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m.

Prairie Yard & Garden
60 Years of Garden Tips

Let's make a trip to Tracy, Minn. and visit Connie Anderson, a seasoned gardener with a wealth of experience. She's more than happy to share her valuable gardening tips, learned through years of hands-on experience. 

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Prairie Sportsman
Camouflage Face Paints and Mobile Solar

Host Bret Amundson visits RLVNT a Minnesota-based company bringing new durable, eco-friendly products like a facepaint that blocks ultraviolet light, then western Minnesota researchers develop mobile solar panels for cow pastures and finally researchers test ways to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. 

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The local weather forecast for our area is now available.

Pioneer PBS is excited to announce our partnership with our local weather station, aimed at bringing you accurate weather updates tailored to our rural communities. This collaboration ensures you receive critical weather alerts and localized forecasts from trusted meteorologists who understand our unique climate patterns. Together, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the weather conditions that impact your daily life, reinforcing our commitment to serve and engage our community effectively. 

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View the Pioneer Preview for May/June 2025

Individuals can receive a physical by calling 800-726-3178 or emailing yourtv@pioneer.org for home delivery. 

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Emmy Award-Winning and Nominated Stories

View all of the Pioneer PBS stories that have been selected for Upper Midwest Regional Emmys®  dating back to 20211. 

Pioneer Legacy Productions

Local arts, history and cultural heritage productions are funded in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.

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