The site where the present-day University of Minnesota-Morris stands has actually been home to three different educational facilities over the past 124 years. This documentary, produced by UMM, delves into the rich and surprising history of the University and its predecessors.

The conclusion of a documentary recalling the history of the University of Minnesota-Morris, with a focus on the present-day campus. Produced by UMM.

The centennial of the Murray County Fair is celebrated. Also, making furniture from native willow branches, and Scandinavian music from “Ole Olsson’s Oldtime Orkestra.”

Pipestone quarries in southwest Minnesota are a sacred place for Native American Indian tribes. Also, we will visit an old-time threshing bee, and college students learn to speak Chinese through song.

A Worthington man discovers his Native American ancestry and then
launches a  successful music career. Paul LaRoche leads the musical group Brule’, performing original music across the country.

The culture of small towns is expressed through the words of Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, a western Minnesota native. Also, the history of Fergus Falls and an essay from Ortonville writer Brent Olson.

Sculptor Art Norby has pieces displayed in many locations around the United States. He holds a class at the Milan Village Arts School. Also, the 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" Band and Detroit Lakes singer Carrie Sorensen.

Morris teacher and poet Athena Kildegaard profiles "Danebod," a unique Danish family camp located in the Lincoln County community of Tyler. Then, Country School Day at Benson Elementary School. Also, a member of a high school speech team performs, and jazz music from the Joe Carucci Trio.

Part 1 of a 2010 documentary detailing a trip to Washington, D.C. by 100 World War II veterans from southwest Minnesota.

An overview of 2010 programming produced by Pioneer Public Television with funding provided by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.