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KSMQ+ | Episode 3005 | December 19, 2024 We recently attended the 12th annual crafting event known as “A Handmade Christmas” and showcased some of the glorious items. This is held at the Homel Historic Home to celebrate and feature items and the decorated home for tours this Holiday season. KSMQ+ | Episode 3006 | February 5, 2025 Main Street Pinball is a new pinball arcade in Austin and we were in the house opening night for all the fun, in case you missed it! Two brothers and two friends wanted to bring back the good old days when these arcades were so popular in the past. Even a few of the games that began the gaming era: Pac-Man, Guitar Hero and a few others! KSMQ+ | Episode 3007 | February 28, 2025 Author Sarah Stonich is being featured for her book “Fishing” at the Sweet Reads Book Store in Austin, where reading enthusiasts gathered. She is a native Minnesotan and really wanted to feature all of the behind the scenes people, like the resort owners, the food truck drivers, etc. to feature the “real” people. We learn about the Austin Newcomers Club as well.
believed to have developed the idea for his famous Wild West Show in Lanesboro. There are many activities going on throughout the weekend celebration. KSMQ+ | Episode 3010 | August 8, 2025 Celebrating the Mower County Fairground was a no- brainer, as its first fair was in 1884, deemed a huge success. The Mower County Historical Society was formed in 1947 at the fair by a group of 52 farmers, dedicated to preserving the county’s history. We are here to show the fun as well, had by all! KSMQ+ | Episode 3011 | August 3, 2025 We are at the Austin Artworks Festival talking with a co-chair of the event, which is now in its 13th year. It was located the first few years in the old power plant, then relocated to the heart of downtown. Each year the artist exhibits grow and this year there were 70 exhibiting artists showcasing their work. There are even some live making pieces. There’re family fun things to do, food trucks, and an art tent where people can create items for themselves. KSMQ+ | Episode 3012 | August 29, 2025 Today we are at a bike trail in Austin for the state- wide high school mountain bike race. The Minnesota Cycling Association started this in 2012, to get kids on bikes-building strong minds, strong bodies and strong character through cycling. They almost had to cancel this year’s season opener, due to 5 inches of rainfall that week. Volunteers stepped up to modify a course for their use, so it carried on as planned.
Music Specials
Premiere Date: December 19, 2024 Format: 1 x 60-minute special; 2 x 30-minute specials
Description KSMQ continues to bring you some classic Holiday favorites, as well as original music performed by various musicians to celebrate the season. From choirs to solo performances, bands and groups, each brings something special to make your holiday full of cheer. This is an Austin Christmas and also Christmas at Assisi. Next, we were able to capture some original music at a weekend festival in our area, showcasing their talents.
Impact Our hopes are to reach the viewers who are unable to attend public concerts, providing this opportunity to see their family members, or friends. We also want the artists to receive greater recognition for their talents and we will continue to support them by showcasing this with our audiences in this viewing area. This is also for those who might not have heard the classics, to connect them with some of that cultural heritage from the past.
Distribution & Reach
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Broadcast Streaming
2 episodes broadcast | 15 hours broadcast
2 episodes available | 1.5 hours available | 792 streams
Social Media
2 posts | 1,167 video views | 90 engagements
Episodes An Austin Christmas 2024 | 30-minute special | December 19, 2024 Every Minnesota community is home to people with a love for music. KSMQ continues its tradition of ringing in the holiday cheer with seasonal favorites from local musicians, with the KSMQ studio all decked out in holiday decor to celebrate this music tradition. Christmas at Assisi 2024 | 60-minute special | December 19, 2024 After a four-year hiatus, KSMQ proudly returns to Lourdes Chapel at Assisi Heights to present the beloved holiday tradition. This year’s theme, “A Mother’s Joy,” beautifully blends holiday classics performed by the Chorale Arts Ensemble in this concert production to inspire and delight audiences. KSMQ Presents: Minnesota Original Music Festival | 30-minute special | November 2, 2025 KSMQ attended the Minnesota Music Festival in Mankato this summer to record local artists who were featuring their own creative original music at a selected park where people were able to attend throughout the weekend.
Paramount Theater
KSMQ+ | Episode 3008 | April 22, 2025 The historic Paramount Theater in Austin is finally being renovated for a larger space and better handicapped accessibility. The theater was built in 1929, being the first movie palace in Austin, with a small stage and orchestra pit. We stopped in to have a peek at how it’s all coming together. KSMQ+ | Episode 3009 | August 2, 2025 Buffalo Bill Days in Lanesboro was our first attempt at a livestream. It started out a little rough but came together nicely. This long-running celebration pays homage to the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody, who is
Local musicians performing for An Austin Christmas
Austin Mountain Bike Team competition
Musicians performing at the MOM festival
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