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New Prairie Sportsman on April 26 Shows A Park Ducks Remember
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 26 Shows A Park Ducks Remember
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- 9 days ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 26 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. Conservation in action and scientific research take center stage in this next episode
Host Bret Amundson explores the role of hen houses to support duck populations with Delta Waterfowl, while researchers from the University of Minnesota Department of Entomology track both harmful ticks and beneficial bumblebees across the state.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob ...
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- Postcards Season 17- Sara Pajunen and "From Nesna with Love" Behind the Scenes - Thursday, April 23
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- 11 days ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel.
The episode features Minnesota-based composer, improviser and performer Sara Pajunen, whose work is shaped by her Finnish heritage and upbringing on the Mesabi Iron Range.
Pajunen began playing violin at a young age, blending classical training with Finnish folk traditions. She went on to build a professional career performing and composing, including collaborations in the Finnish-American duo Kaivama and with Finnish accordionist Teija Niku.
In recent years, a late-stage cancer diagnosis has profoundly influenced Pajunen’s approach to creativity, performance and daily life.
The episode also offers a behind-the-scenes preview of Pioneer PBS’s original special “From Nesna with Love.” The program follows Dana Conroy as she travels to Nesna, Norway, to uncover the story behind a pair of 1950s felt...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 19 Is Making Waves
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- 15 days ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 19 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. This new episode features researchers at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and shows how they examine the impacts of powerboats on the lakes of the Upper Midwest.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Production Director/Manager of LCCMR grant
https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/
The 2026 season is made...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 19 Shows A Park Ducks Remember
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- 16 days ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 19 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. This new episode follows host Bret Amundson to Shakopee’s Memorial Park Mill Pond, which is a hot spot for waterfowl viewing.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Production Director/Manager of LCCMR grant
https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/
The 2026 season is made possible by funding from the Envir...
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- Postcards Season 17 - Pen House Boba, Mike Gill - Thursday, April 16
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- 17 days ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel. This new episode features Pen House Boba in Willmar, a drink shop serving bubble tea, milk teas, fruit teas and slushies and musician Mike Gil, whol reflects on his career and the role music has played in his life.
Founded in 2023 by siblings Agg Moo Thaw (Pen) and Eh K Soe (EK), Pen House Boba reflects their journey from a Karen refugee camp in Thailand to building a business in the United States.
The siblings fled ongoing conflict in Burma (Myanmar) before relocating to the U.S. in 2011, where they adapted to a new way of life and eventually pursued their goal of opening a boba tea shop.
In Granite Falls musician Mike Gill reflects on his career and the role music has played in his life. Inspired to play saxophone after watching “Saturday Night Live,” Gill began performing in a band while attending Yellow Me...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 12 Shows The Aquatic Defense Force
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- 22 days ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 12 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. This new episode follows host Bret Amundson as we meets citizen volunteers that help fight against aquatic invasive species in Minnesota’s waters through the AIS Detectors Initiative.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Production Director/Manager of LCCMR grant
https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/
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- Spring is Here!
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- 22 days ago
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- Hey! Spring is here and so are we! It’s such a nice day! Be sure to catch up on Season 17 of Prairie Sportsman with Bret Amundson on Pioneer PBS and our @PrairieSportsman channel!
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Production Director/Manager of LCCMR grant
https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/
The 2026 season is made possible by funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, Shalom Hill Farm, Big Stone County, Yellow Medicine C...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 12 Shows The Adopt-A-Drain Program
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- 23 days ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 12 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. This new episode follows host Bret Amundson as he learns about one community’s efforts to protect water quality through an adopt-a-drain program,
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Production Director/Manager of LCCMR grant
https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/
The 2026 season is made possible by fu...
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- Postcards Season 17 - Learn to Ski, Dani Prados, Puppet Parade - Thursday, April 9
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- 25 days ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel. This new episode features the Learn to Ski program in New London, a summer recreation initiative started in 2022 to introduce children to water skiing. The program provides opportunities for youth to stay active, while building skills and confidence.
In Granite Falls, multimedia artist Dani Prados shares her creative journey through a city artist residency program. Originally from Washington, D.C., Prados lived and worked internationally before settling in the community. Her recent work focuses on innovative resin casting techniques using materials such as tissue paper and plants from her garden.
A new tradition in New London, where the Little Theatre celebrates the autumnal equinox with a community puppet parade, is highlighted. Organizer Bethany Lacktorin discusses the process behind the event and the strong community support...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 5 Shows Methods to Restore Native Aquatic Plants
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- 29 days ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 5 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. This new episode features work being done by researchers at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center and how scientists are developing new methods to restore native aquatic plants in lakes impacted by invasive species. These underwater plant communities play a critical role in maintaining healthy lake ecosystems.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Vi...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on April 5 Shows Sturgeon Fishing on the St. Croix River
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- 1 month ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, April 5 on the @PrairieSportsman channel and new episodes also drop weekly on Sundays. This new episode follows host Bret Amundson, fishing guide Darren Troseth and a group of visiting anglers for their first experience targeting American sturgeon on the St. Croix River. While waiting for a bite, Troseth shares the story behind landing his state-record sturgeon—one so large it barely fit through an ice hole.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographe...
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- Postcards Season 17 - Foxhole Brewhouse, Smilin’ D Arena, Streets of Honor - Thursday, April 2
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- 1 month ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel. This new episode features a farm near Alexandria, Minnesota, where Kathy and Terry Sletto stay connected to a long family heritage of wool production through their collection of sheep, rabbits and guard llamas.
In Willmar, Foxhole Brewhouse has expanded from its original downtown location to a larger space overlooking Willmar Lake. Owned by Ryan and Liv Fuchs and Grant and Cari Huisinga, the brewery offers award-winning craft beer alongside a unique dining experience.
Near Belgrade, Dave and Jessie Reigstad opened Smilin’ D Arena in 2024 as a place to ride horses during the winter months. The arena has since grown into a destination for Western events, drawing participants and spectators from across central Minnesota.
The episode also highlights a long-standing tradition in Appleton, where streets have been named af...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on March 29 tells the 50-year history of Minnesota’s Nongame Wildlife Program
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- 1 month ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 29 and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode highlights the nearly 50-year history of Minnesota’s Nongame Wildlife Program. The program has helped save some of the state’s most iconic species, such as peregrine falcons, river otters and trumpeter swans. Today, the program has expanded to focus on less noticeable but equally important creatures.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Produ...
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- New Prairie Sportsman on March 29 Shows a Pheasant Hunt With Heart Transplant Recipient Mark Lehman
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- 1 month ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 29 and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode follows host Bret Amundson and Texan Mark Lehman on a pheasant hunt in Minnesota. Pursuing pheasants has long been a favorite pastime of the Lehman family, but a heart condition almost meant the end of the hunt.
#PrairieSportsman #PioneerPBS #Minnesota
Produced by Pioneer PBS, Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes:
Tom Desch, Series Producer
Bret Amundson, Host/Producer/Videographer/Editor
Dan Amundson,Videographer/Editor
Jaryd Smith, Videographer/Editor
Jacob Nubern, Videographer/Editor
Shari Lamke, Production Director/Manager of LCCMR grant
https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/...
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- Postcards Season 17 - Shepherd’s Bay Farm - Thursday, March 26
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- 1 month ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, March 26 on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel. This fourth episode features a farm near Alexandria, Minnesota, where Kathy and Terry Sletto stay connected to a long family heritage of wool production through their collection of sheep, rabbits and guard llamas.
For Kathy and Terry Sletto, farming is as much a passion and connection to family heritage as it is a business, whether that means making hot-dish for the sheep shearer, knitting through cold winter nights or spinning wool on an 1860s spinning wheel handmade by Kathy’s Norwegian great-great-grandfather.
With a flock of Shetland sheep, a herd of rabbits, a few guard llamas and numerous cats, Shepherd’s Bay Farm is full of animals with unique personalities and stories, a few of which Kathy shares.
Postcards is an award-winning series showcasing the arts, history, and cultural heritage of western Minnesota and beyo...
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- Prairie Sportsman Season 17 - Mushrooms on "An Inspirational Hunt & Prairie Pothole Day" - March 22
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- 1 month ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 22 on the @PrairieSportsman YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode features forager Nicole Zempel introducing viewers to the hedgehog mushroom, also known as the sweet tooth, a flavorful wild mushroom often used in dishes such as pasta and desserts.
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- Prairie Sportsman Features a Prairie Pothole Day in the Upcoming Episode on March 22
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- 1 month ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 22 on the @PrairieSportsman YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode features an event connecting people with the outdoors as it celebrates its 42nd year.
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- Prairie Sportsman Features a Duck Hunt in the Upcoming Episode on March 22
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- 1 month ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 22 on the @PrairieSportsman YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode features a duck hunts duck with wounded Iraq War veteran, former Minnesota state legislator, and motivational speaker John Kriesel.
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- Postcards Season 17 - Brice Dempcy and LuLu Beans Coffee Shop - Thursday, March 19
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- 1 month ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, March 19 on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel. Season 17’s third episode features singer-songwriter Brice Dempcy, whose music addresses mental health and suicide prevention, and LuLu Beans Coffee Shop—a welcoming community gathering place.
Singer-songwriter Brice Dempcy of Granite Falls has performed since childhood, discovering a love for drumming that grew into his ability to perform vocals, melody, and rhythm as a solo artist. After the loss of a friend and his father, Dempcy channels his music into songs that explore difficult topics like mental health and suicide to foster awareness, compassion and comfort for those facing these struggles.
LuLu Beans is a coffee shop located in a converted historic house in downtown Willmar dedicated to providing visitors with a welcoming and relaxing place to enjoy coffee, food and treats. Owner Laure Swanson also highlights local creativity ...
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- Prairie Sportsman Season 17 - The Raptor Center on "Rabbit Hunting and Raptor Rehab" - March 8
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- 2 months ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 15 on the @PrairieSportsman YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode has host Bret Amundson traveling to the Raptor Center.
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- Prairie Sportsman Season 17 - Black Friday Rabbits on "Rabbit Hunting and Raptor Rehab" - March 8
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The 17th season of Prairie Sportsman continues on Sunday, March 15 on the @PrairieSportsman YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. This new episode has host Bret Amundson joining a group of long-time friends on their annual Black Friday rabbit hunt.
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- Postcards Season 17 - Ornie Alness, Rustic Designs Flower Farm, Dave Roth - Thursday, March 12
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- 2 months ago
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- New stories from across the region continue on Postcards Thursday, March 12 on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel. The second episode of season 17 features a WWII U.S. Navy veteran, a flower farm and a veteran with a family history tied to a bottling company—three stories that highlight camaraderie and community shaping life around us.
Ornie Alness of Clarkfield enlisted at the age of 20 and served in the Pacific theater during World War II. After coming back home from the war, he settled down, raised a family and operated their family farm for the rest of his life. Ornie passed away on Nov. 24, 2025, at the age of 104.
In Belgrade, Mary Solbreken has always, even from a young age, had a passion for flowers and now runs Rustic Designs Flower Farm, which is a pick-your-own flower farm.
Veteran Dave Roth showcases his music and talks about his family history running the Madison Bottling Company for more than 100 years. “I’m not in it ...
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- Prairie Sportsman Season 17 - Along the Gunflint Trail - Sunday, March 8
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- 2 months ago
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- The 17th season of Postcards premieres continues on Sunday, March 8 at noon on the @PrairieSportsman YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Sundays afterwards. . This new episode has host Bret Amundson traveling to Minnesota’s iconic Gunflint Trail and then stopping in at the Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center and lastly foraging for Sow Thistle with Nicole Zempel.
Prairie Sportsman is an Emmy-awarded series that celebrates the love of the outdoors by featuring topics on hunting, fishing, and recreation while promoting environmental stewardship.
To watch more Prairie Sportsman visit https://www.pioneer.org/prairiesportsman/ or https://video.pioneer.org/show/postcards/
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- From Nesna with Love | Full Documentary
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- 2 months ago
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- @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS producer Dana Conroy’s great-great-grandmother received a package in the 1940s from her relatives in Norway. Inside was a prototype version of the famous Norwegian footwear called “Nesna Lobbens.” These boots are still beloved by winter sports enthusiasts and polar explorers around the world. In “From Nesna with Love,” Dana brings her ancestor’s Lobbens back to Nesna to learn more about where they came from, and why they are no longer made in this quirky small town north of the Arctic circle.
What began as a search for the history of a single pair of boots becomes a heartfelt exploration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring connection between Norway and the American Midwest.
#documentary #lobbens #lobbenboots #heritagecraft #Norway #pbs #wool #footwear #norway #norwegian #familyhistory #heritage #ancestry #folkarts #craftsmanship #connection #scandinavia
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- Postcards Season 17 - Catarina Orellana, New London Food Co-op, Help Tuck Them In - Thurs., March 5
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- 2 months ago
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- The 17th season of Postcards premieres on Thursday, March 5 at noon on the @PostcardsOnPioneerPBS YouTube channel and new episodes drop weekly on Thursdays afterwards. The season opener features an illustrator, a community-driven food co-op and a dedicated volunteer organization — three stories that highlight the creativity, collaboration and commitment shaping life in our towns.
Catarina Orellana of Willmar is an illustrator and digital artist whose passion for drawing began in childhood. After her work gained widespread attention on Instagram, she launched her professional career with a commissioned book cover for author Nelsyn Carlson. Since then, Orellana has collaborated with independent authors and major publishing houses including Penguin Random House and HarperCollins, building a specialty in richly detailed illustrated character portraits.
In New London, the New London Food Co-op serves as a community-owned grocery store under the management of Jes...
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- The Magic of Iceland
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- 3 months ago
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- Explore 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.
#documentary #iceland #folklore #landmarks #elves #hiddenpeople #culture #history #storytelling #beliefs #culturalidentity ##pbs
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- John Dillinger was famous in Minnesota and could walk free
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- 4 months ago
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- John Dillinger was famous in the Twin Cities and was able to walk out in the open as free as can be. Find out why the location was a safe haven for him. And be sure to watch Hiseerie Saturdays at 8 p.m. on Pioneer PBS or anytime on pbs.org, the PBS app and on YouTube.
#pbs #pioneerpbs #hiseerie #johndillinger #gangster #mobster #stpaul #minneapolis #minnesota
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- Is anybody there? Colleen? | The Thayer - Hiseerie
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- 4 months ago
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- When the Hiseerie crew visited The Thayer in Annandale, Minnesota they didn't know what to expect. This historic restaurant and hotel was a bustling stop for folks traveling on the railroad during the early 1900s. Al Capone was even known to rent out the top floor! Now the Thayer is known for its paranormal occurrences and the crew were delighted to be able to talk with some ghostly locals. Watch Hiseerie Saturdays at 8 p.m. on Pioneer PBS, our parent station, or over on the @Hiseerie channel.
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- Tree Shearing The Perfect Christmas Tree
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- 4 months ago
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- Using a serrated shearing knife called a bush king is the best way to shape the desired look of a Christmas tree.
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- Shaping Christmas Trees
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- 4 months ago
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- Learn about the process of picking pinecones off of balsam trees to ensure they grow beautifully for Christmas tree harvesting. By removing the cones, the tree can focus its energy on producing a lovely, full shape for the holiday season.
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- Cutting Christmas Trees
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- 4 months ago
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- When families come to get a Christmas tree, they sometimes need a little help getting down to the trunk and cutting it. Chainsaws are the easiest way, but customers are given a handsaw to cut down their own tree.
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- Starting a Christmas Tree Farm
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- 4 months ago
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- Discover how a farm owner turned a plot of land into a thriving Christmas tree farm. Learn about the initial decisions that led to the planting of evergreens and the time require to grow harvestable trees.
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- Tree Sale Mishap
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- 4 months ago
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- Mary Holm of Prairie Yard & Garden recounts the humorous incident of when her husband Tom accidentally sold their family Christmas tree.
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- Real Christmas Tree Tradition
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Mary Holm, host of Prairie Yard & Garden on Pioneer PBS, has always cherished having a real Christmas Tree. It's a tradition passed down in her family. Even with challenges like a mischievous cat, real trees remain a beloved part of the holiday.
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- Tree Gone Missing
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- 4 months ago
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- For over 20 years, the host of Prairie Yard & Garden on Pioneer PBS, Mary Holm, and her family have enjoyed the Christmas season while running a greenhouse. One memorable year, her beautiful family tree was accidentally sold. Thankfully, they had more trees.
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- Favorite Christmas Plant
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- 4 months ago
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- Explore the beautiful and diverse world of amaryllis plants, a favorite for Christmas. Discover the various colors and shapes of amaryllis, and learn why this plant is a perfect addition for your home.
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- Sparkle and Sprays for Flowers and Plants
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- 4 months ago
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- Discover how to transform your natural plants into stunning home decor pieces with a special glitter and paint. Learn about the unique adhesive and paint used for floral products, and explore a variety of color options that add a touch of creativity and elegance to any home.
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- New Color Trends for Poinsettias
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- 4 months ago
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- Discover the latest color trends of poinsettias with shades like ice punch and Picasso. Learn about their unique variegations and why they are becoming popular with customers.
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- Year-Round Poinsettia Care
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- 4 months ago
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- Find out how to care for your poinsettia and carry it over to the next year with these expert tips. Learn when to prune, how to acclimate. and the light conditions needed to make the plant happy. Keep your poinsettia thriving and growing all year long.
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- Poinsettia History
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- 5 months ago
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- Discover the fascinating history of poinsettias and how they became a Christmas staple. Learn about their origins in Mexico and how breeding has allowed them to bloom from November through December.
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- Holiday Plants Options
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- 5 months ago
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- Explore the various plant options for your Christmas table centerpiece. From traditional red poinsettias to other contenders, discover the best holiday plants with Prairie Yard & Garden.
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- The Thayer | Hiseerie
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- 5 months ago
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- Visit The Thayer in Annandale, Minnesota. This historic restaurant and hotel was a bustling stop for folks traveling on the railroad during the early 1900s. Al Capone was even known to rent out the top floor! Now the Thayer is known for its paranormal occurrences, which we were lucky enough to experience first hand.
Welcome to Hiseerie, a new series from Pioneer PBS.
We explore the paranormal and macabre corners of Minnesota and the Midwest—regions rich with dark history, local legends, and unexplained phenomena. From haunted sites and mysterious cryptids to chilling true crimes that shook small communities, we investigate the stories that linger in the shadows.
Want more behind-the-scenes content or to support our work? Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/Hiseerie
Do you have a story you'd like to share? Have a site you think we should check out? Someone in your community we should talk to? Fill out the form below!
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- Minnesota and the American Story: 250 Years | Daughters of the American Revolution - Fergus Falls
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- 5 months ago
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- Minnesota and the American Story: 250 Years is a statewide public television collaboration exploring how the Revolutionary War and America’s founding ideals shaped the people, places, and progress of Minnesota. Through powerful stories, expert insight, and local perspectives, this documentary connects our region’s history to the larger national narrative... from early exploration and settlement to the diverse communities that define the state today. We invite viewers to reflect on how freedom, resilience, and opportunity continue to shape life in the North Star State, 250 years after the birth of the nation.
Enjoy this segment our station, Pioneer PBS, contributed which takes place in Fergus Falls, where members of the Daughters of the American Revolution are ensuring that the legacy of 1776 remains alive and accessible.
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- Campfire Stories: Part 1 | Hiseerie
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- 6 months ago
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- Join us around the campfire for spooky and strange stories from the Midwest.
Welcome to Hiseerie, a new series from Pioneer PBS.
We explore the paranormal and macabre corners of Minnesota and the Midwest—regions rich with dark history, local legends, and unexplained phenomena. From haunted sites and mysterious cryptids to chilling true crimes that shook small communities, we investigate the stories that linger in the shadows.
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- Greater Good: Mission of a MN Family
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Bud and Paul Nakasone, Army veterans, dedicated their lives to national service. Bud witnessed the Pearl Harbor attack; Paul was at the Pentagon on 9/11. These events shaped their distinguished military careers, reflecting a legacy of commitment and sacrifice rooted in family bonds and Minnesota traditions. Brought to you by @PioneerPBS and @LakelandPBSofficial.
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- Hunting Bigfoot | Hiseerie
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Go on a hunt for our hairy friend Bigfoot. Come and learn the history of and how to find the infamous cryptid with our friends from the Itasca County Bigfoot Research Center.
Welcome to Hiseerie, a new series from Pioneer PBS.
We explore the paranormal and macabre corners of Minnesota and the Midwest—regions rich with dark history, local legends, and unexplained phenomena. From haunted sites and mysterious cryptids to chilling true crimes that shook small communities, we investigate the stories that linger in the shadows.
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- Title
- Eyeshine is evidence of Bigfoot
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As darkness envelops the forest, a mysterious glimmer may catch your eye—could it be a glimpse of Bigfoot? The bright reflection of light from an animal's eyes' back is known as eyeshine. This remarkable night vision adaptation that creatures have may offer vital clues for those daring enough to seek the legendary creature. Hisseire is available to stream on demand right here on YouTube, on the PBS app, and on pbs.org.
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- Title
- If a tree falls in a forest, does that mean Bigfoot has been there?
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Mickey, Ryan and Cera go on a hunt for our hairy friend, Bigfoot. Come and learn about the history of Bigfoot and how to find this infamous cryptid with our friends from the Itasca County Bigfoot Research Center. This episode is available to stream online right now on @Hiseerie and on the PBS app and pbs.org. Moreover, catch reruns on air on Pioneer PBS's own broadcast Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Mondays at noon. Check local listings in other areas.
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- "Can you turn that flashlight off if you're a piano player?" - The Palmer House on Hiseerie
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Mickey, Ryan and Cera investigate The Palmer House, located in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, on an all-new episode of Hiseerie dropping online (YouTube, PBS app, pbs.org) and tonight on air on Pioneer PBS at 8 p.m. Established in 1901, it originally flourished as a premier hotel destination. Now, The Palmer has also gained recognition as a hotspot for paranormal tours, attracting national attention through features on television programs. Intrigued by its haunted reputation, the Hiseerie crew decided to investigate this compelling location.
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- The Palmer House | Hiseerie
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Welcome to Hiseerie, a new series from Pioneer PBS. In this episode of Hiseerie, the team visits The Palmer House in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A celebrated hotel since 1901, it began offering paranormal tours in 2008, inviting guests to experience its mysterious side—where reports of shadowy figures and disembodied voices linger in its halls.
Set out to explore the paranormal and macabre of Minnesota and the Midwest in this all-new, seven-episode season of Hiseerie. All over the world there are things that are dark or unexplained, and our region is no exception. We set out to investigate sites that have reported hauntings, mysterious cryptids that may lurk in our woods, and chilling true crimes that caused fear in communities both big and small. Explore the paranormal and macabre corners of Minnesota and the Midwest—regions rich with dark shadowy history, local legends, and unexplained phenomena.
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