In 1977 the Willmar 8 walked off their jobs in America’s first bank strike ever.
Locally Produced Special Programming
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Luck & Love: A Rodeo StoryPro rodeo athlete, Tanner Aus balances his grueling schedule on the road with family life.
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Pro rodeo athlete, Tanner Aus balances his grueling schedule on the road with family life.
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WWII Ace: A Hero's Experience | Legion Baseball BanquetAce pilot Don McPherson shares his WWII experiences at American Legion Baseball banquet.
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Ace pilot Don McPherson shares his WWII experiences at American Legion Baseball banquet.
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Vietnam BrotherhoodThe Vietnam Memorial and History Center tells stories of the Vietnam War.
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The Vietnam Memorial and History Center tells stories of the Vietnam War.
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The State of PolkaLearn about the history of polka music in Minnesota.
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Learn about the history of polka music in Minnesota.
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Remembering WWII: Heroes and HistoryWatch riveting first-hand accounts from veterans who served for our country during WWII.
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Watch riveting first-hand accounts from veterans who served for our country during WWII.
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Built with LoveMeet some of the last few people still building boats in the old Norwegian tradition.
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Meet some of the last few people still building boats in the old Norwegian tradition.
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Playing Haydn for the Angel of DeathTravel to Iceland to hear legendary Minnesota poet Bill Holm's work set to music.
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Travel to Iceland to hear legendary Minnesota poet Bill Holm's work set to music.
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SAKSANICAAward-winning filmmaker Leya Hale traces the traditions underlying the dress-making.
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Award-winning filmmaker Leya Hale traces the traditions underlying the dress-making.
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Made in SwedenWatch traditional Swedish textile arts, sewing, blacksmithing and woodworking.
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Watch traditional Swedish textile arts, sewing, blacksmithing and woodworking.
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The 2018 Native Language Quiz BowlYME Native American students participated in a statewide language competition.
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YME Native American students participated in a statewide language competition.
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Care Under FireIn Care Under Fire, Bill Strusinski recounts his times as a medic in Vietnam.
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In Care Under Fire, Bill Strusinski recounts his times as a medic in Vietnam.
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Sympathetic StringsA film by Pioneer PBS exploring the Hardanger fiddle traditions in Minnesota.
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A film by Pioneer PBS exploring the Hardanger fiddle traditions in Minnesota.
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The Horse RelativeThe path of Native people, their horse relatives and cultural revitilization.
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The path of Native people, their horse relatives and cultural revitilization.
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The Devil's InstrumentExplore the history, lore, craft and haunting music of the eight-string fiddle
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Explore the history, lore, craft and haunting music of the eight-string fiddle
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Chord Ayres - 50th Anniversary CelebrationThis anniversary celebration featured a finale performed by current and former members.
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This anniversary celebration featured a finale performed by current and former members.
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Grow Our Own: Supporting Our Kids—From Cradle to CareerLearning how to support all our kids and the communities they call home.
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Learning how to support all our kids and the communities they call home.
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Country Music: Made in MinnesotaThe people and places that contributed to the growth of country music in Minnesota.
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The people and places that contributed to the growth of country music in Minnesota.
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MinneshowtaA 30-minute variety show featuring a mixture of ventriloquism and local performers.
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A 30-minute variety show featuring a mixture of ventriloquism and local performers.
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Veterans Day 2017Special Veterans Day program recorded at the Fagan Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls.
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Special Veterans Day program recorded at the Fagan Fighters WWII Museum in Granite Falls.
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Vietnam Remembered: Western/Southwestern MinnesotaLocal people remember their experiences during the Vietnam War era.
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Local people remember their experiences during the Vietnam War era.
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2017 Pioneerland Band FestivalThe 2017 Pioneerland Band Festival parade.
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The 2017 Pioneerland Band Festival parade.
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Grow Our Own: Helping the Next Generation Find SuccessExperts agree the American Dream is moving out of reach for children across the country.
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Experts agree the American Dream is moving out of reach for children across the country.
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Adventure UnknownA moving story about Spicer’s national wakeboard champion, Alexa Score.
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A moving story about Spicer’s national wakeboard champion, Alexa Score.
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Hello MontevideoExplore the relationship between Montevideo, MN and Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Explore the relationship between Montevideo, MN and Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Farmers Lead the Way: Climate and Agriculture in SW MNClimate and agriculture in southwest Minnesota is discussed.
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Climate and agriculture in southwest Minnesota is discussed.
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Minnesota Rural Nonprofits Give to the MaxInformation about how nonprofits are strengthening communities.
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Information about how nonprofits are strengthening communities.
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Southwest MN: Come for the Jobs. Stay for the LifestyleNewcomers to Southwestern Minnesota small town life talk about their experiences.
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Newcomers to Southwestern Minnesota small town life talk about their experiences.
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2014 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate2014 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate.
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2014 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate.
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Haiti LoveLearn more about Children of the Promise.
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Learn more about Children of the Promise.
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Rural Broadband: Making The ConnectionsThe stories of people who are lacking fast, reliable internet access.
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The stories of people who are lacking fast, reliable internet access.
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Keys to the CityKeys to the City: Solving the Mystery of Big Success in Small Towns
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Keys to the City: Solving the Mystery of Big Success in Small Towns