Join us for Give to the Max Day 2026!

In a world where so much media comes from somewhere else, Pioneer PBS exists to make sure rural communities have a place to see themselves, hear their neighbors and tell their own stories. 

We preserve the history of small towns and the people who make them special. We introduce children to new ideas and connect communities through the stories that reflect who we are. We give a Veteran a place to share his story. A place for someone to share their culture. At Pioneer PBS, we take pride in our Emmy-awarded local productions that bring the voices of our rural communities to the world. We are yours!

Pioneer PBS is responding to the challenges created by federal funding cuts by finding new ways to serve, connect and tell the stories that matter to our communities. Initiatives like State of Care, a new documentary series being produced by Pioneer PBS, exploring the triumphs, structural hurdles and personal frontline experiences within America's healthcare system. Through thoughtful, locally rooted storytelling, we're continuing to create meaningful public media that informs, reflects and serves the people who count on us.

This is why Pioneer PBS matters. We aren't just broadcasting to rural communities. We are a part of them. Your support helps keep local stories alive, gives rural voices a platform and ensures that where you live never determines whether your story is worth telling. 

What we protect today becomes tomorrow's heritage. Help us continue telling the stories of who we are by going through the embedded Give MN donate form below between November 1 and November 19, also on givemn.org/organization/PioneerPBS. Each donation qualifies Pioneer PBS to win prize grants through various drawings and challenges held during the event. We appreciate your support. We do what we do for you, but cannot do it without you. Thank You!