GRANITE FALLS, Minnesota, Jan. 29, 2026 — Pioneer PBS premieres a new Pioneer PBS Original, “The Magic of Iceland,” featuring Icelandic storyteller Júlía Óttarsdóttir Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. on Pioneer PBS.
From the Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award-winning Postcards team, “The Magic of Iceland” explores Iceland through the perspective of Júlía Óttarsdóttir, who leads viewers to several of the country’s well-known natural landmarks.
The journey examines the folklore of Iceland’s hidden people, or elves, and their influence on the nation’s history and culture. Through Óttarsdóttir’s story, the program also introduces other Icelanders, including her parents, who share personal experiences and beliefs connected to the country’s long-standing traditions and cultural identity.
“The Magic of Iceland” has two encore presentations Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. following the initial air date on Pioneer PBS.
How to Watch
Viewers within the viewing area can watch the live program on 10-1, 20-1, 8-1, Dish, DirecTV, Mediacom.
In addition to station broadcasts, viewers in Pioneer PBS’s viewing area can also stream the premiere live at pioneer.org/live, on YouTube TV, Prime Video, Hulu Live, or via the “Live TV” button on the PBS app and pbs.org.
Additionally, all specials are also for on-demand viewing at: pioneer.org/specials, the PBS app, Pioneer PBS’s YouTube channel (organized in a curated specials playlist) and on pbs.org/show/pioneer-ptv-specials.
Support
Due to recent funding cuts to Pioneer PBS and other PBS stations across the nation, shows, particularly the local programming you love are in jeopardy. Consider becoming a member of Pioneer PBS to support the shows you love. For more information, including how to support Pioneer PBS, visit pioneer.org.
About Pioneer PBS Specials
These programs are made possible by contributions from the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and members of Pioneer PBS.
About Pioneer PBS
Established in 1966, Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing stories from rural Minnesota with the world. For nearly 60 years, Pioneer PBS has amplified local voices and reflected the people, places, and issues that matter most to our region.
Headquartered in Granite Falls, Minnesota, with towers in Appleton, Worthington, and Fergus Falls, Pioneer PBS reaches more than one million viewers across western Minnesota, the eastern Dakotas, and northern Iowa. We are honored to be your television station—the only station in western Minnesota telling your stories. As we celebrate 60 years of storytelling, we invite you to help ensure these stories continue for the next 60 years and beyond.
Learn more at pioneer.org or call 800-726-3178.
