MPTA Legacy Report 2025

PBS North

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra

Minnesota Legislative Report

Premiere Date: June 5, 2025 Format: 1 x 60-minute broadcast special

Premiere Date: April 6, 2025 Format: 5 x 60-minute broadcast episodes

Description Minnesota Legislative Report is Northern Minnesota’s long-running civics program dedicated to Minnesota state government, providing in-depth coverage of the Minnesota Legislature, policy decisions, and their impact on communities. This program offers nonpartisan, fact- based analysis of proposed legislation, committee hearings, and discussions shaping the state’s future. Each episode features direct conversations and audience questions for state lawmakers, with breakdowns of complex legislative issues, making it a trusted source for staying informed about Minnesota politics. Impact Minnesota Legislative Report strengthens civic awareness and public participation by providing clear, nonpartisan coverage of state government for viewers across Northern Minnesota. Designed for adults 36–65 and broader community audiences, the program demystifies legislative processes and connects citizens directly to their representatives through accessible, fact-based discussions. Audience feedback and sustained viewership demonstrate its value as a trusted source for understanding how state decisions affect local communities. By fostering transparency and informed dialogue, Minnesota Legislative Report empowers Minnesotans to engage more meaningfully in civic life and reinforces PBS North’s mission to promote informed, active citizenship statewide.

Description

This one-hour broadcast special showcases the artistry and community impact of the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, featuring select performances from the April symphony. Produced in collaboration with the DSSO, the program highlights the orchestra’s role in enriching the cultural landscape of the Northland through a live performance. By bringing the concert experience to television audiences, this special expands access to the arts and connects viewers to the shared experience of live symphonic music in Northern Minnesota.

Impact

PBS North’s Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra special brings the power and beauty of live orchestral performance to audiences across Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, expanding access to the arts beyond the concert hall. By capturing the artistry of local musicians and composers, the broadcast celebrates regional talent while fostering community pride in the Northland’s cultural vitality. Viewers have responded enthusiastically, expressing appreciation for the program’s quality and accessibility. The special reinforces PBS North’s commitment to showcasing the arts, inspiring new audiences to engage with local music and preserving an important expression of our shared cultural heritage.

Distribution & Reach

Distribution & Reach

Platform

Reach (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)

Platform

Reach (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)

Broadcast

5 episodes broadcast | 5 hours broadcast

Broadcast

1 episode broadcast | 1 hour broadcast

Streaming

5 episodes available | 5 hours available | 161 streams

Social Media

5 posts | 1,659 video views

Episodes Episode 5401 | April 6, 2025 Minnesota State Legislators discuss the nearing end-of session and bills which hang in the balance. Episode 5402 | April 13, 2025 Minnesota State Legislators discuss the nearing end-of session and bills which hang in the balance. Episode 5403 | April 27, 2025 Minnesota State Legislators discuss the nearing end-of session and bills which hang in the balance. Episode 5404 | May 4, 2025 Minnesota State Legislators discuss the nearing end-of session and bills which hang in the balance. Episode 5405 | May 11, 2025 Minnesota State Legislators discuss the nearing end-of session and bills which hang in the balance.

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