In 1977 the Willmar 8 walked off their jobs in America’s first bank strike ever.
Locally Produced Pioneer Specials
Enjoy this collection of specially made films which cover a wide variety of longer-form content.
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Eight Women Together Alone
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Luck & Love: A Rodeo StoryPro rodeo athlete, Tanner Aus balances his grueling schedule on the road with family life.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Local people remember their experiences during the Vietnam War era.
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2017 Pioneerland Band FestivalThe 2017 Pioneerland Band Festival parade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newcomers to Southwestern Minnesota small town life talk about their experiences.
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2014 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate2014 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate.
2014 Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate.
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Haiti LoveLearn more about Children of the Promise.
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.
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
Keys to the City: Solving the Mystery of Big Success in Small Towns
