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Childhood poverty to be examined with SWIF president Diana Anderson on Compass May 2

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Les Heen and Diana Anderson
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GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — On Thursday, May 2 at 9 p.m. Pioneer Public Television’s public affairs program Compass will explore the fact that many southwestern Minnesota children are growing up in poverty and need more help. The program will be rebroadcast on Sunday, May 5 at 12:30 p.m. and viewable online at www.pioneer.org/compass after the original airing.

Pioneer President and General Manager, Les Heen, interviews Southwest Initiative Foundation President Diana Anderson about how her organization works to help kids through the Grow Our Own initiative.

Viewers with story ideas and issues they would like to see discussed on Compass are encouraged to contact Pioneer Public Television via email at yourtv@pioneer.org or call the station at 1-800-726-3178.

About Pioneer Public Television

Established in 1966, Pioneer Public TV is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information visit: www.pioneer.org.