Pioneer Public Television is a regional public television network in Minn., primarily serving southwest and west central Minn., northwestern Iowa, eastern S.D., southwestern N.D. and beyond.

Pioneer Public Television is based in Appleton, Minn. The primary stations include KWCM DT10 10 digital channel in Appleton and KSMN DT20 in Worthington. Several other translators carry the signal into other communities. Pioneer Public Television is a member of the PBS network. It is operated by the West Central Minn.. Educational Television Company.

For more than 45 years, Pioneer Public TV has served its rural audience through a mix of local and national programs rich in cultural heritage, diversity and educational opportunities.

• For almost 30 years, Your Legislators has given viewers a chance to ask state lawmakers important questions during the legislative session.

• Prairie Sportsman is a long-running viewer favorite that showcases the great outdoor heritage of our area.

• Prairie Yard and Garden, a co-production with the University of Minnesota-Morris, has for over 20 years educated viewers about plants, produce, and the beauty of the outdoors.

• Postcards is Pioneer Public Television's newest local program, featuring the art, history and cultural heritage of our viewing area.

Pioneer is dedicated to programs that educate and sustain our rural communities through services that reflect our local values. Our broadcast facilities are located near Appleton, with other licensed transmitters from Worthington and Fergus Falls, Minn.