Pioneer Public Television’s broadcasts began in February of 1966, doing business as West Central Minn. Educational Television Company, providing programming and services to every citizen of our coverage area.

MISSION
Pioneer Public Television services and programs facilitate educational growth, support cultural opportunities and promote economic development for western Minn., eastern S.D., northern Iowa and beyond.

VISION
Pioneer Public Television endeavors to broaden, educate and sustain our rural communities through services that reflect our local values.

VALUES
Pioneer Public Television is committed to the values of:

• Relevance - Our programming and services are focused on the needs of our viewers.

• Localism –We tell stories about our region and the richness of its people.

• Family – We value family as a cornerstone of our work

• Education – We believe in the importance of life-long learning for our viewers.

• Rural Community Orientation – We recognize and support the value of living in rural communities.

• Independence – We believe that Pioneer Public Television should remain an independent media voice.

• Quality – We provide excellent programming of enduring value.

• Life-long Learning – We help viewers of all ages learn and grow.

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