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Episode 1602 | March 13, 2025 Ross Sutter builds Swedish dulcimers; Sarah Johnson loves pottery, and Alec Majerus talks skateboarding. “Hundreds of teachers and artists and thousands of students have contributed to this project over its more than 25 years of existence, and in the end, this film captured the essence of why it has succeeded and far exceeded anything I could have imagined or organized on my own. This experience has helped me better understand my own teaching and I am pleased to be able to share the film with those who have contributed to the project over the years and use it to introduce the project to new groups.” -Ross Sutter Episode 1603 | March 20, 2025 Classical pianist Samuel Kapsner, arts venue Little Show on the Crow, and painter Mary K. Boylan. “Even before the Meander I had people comment that they saw the episode and enjoyed it. A few people stopped by my studio to see if I was still working on the painting I was doing during that episode. (It was finished and long gone!)” - Mary Boylan
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Postcards
Premiere Date: March 6, 2025 Format: 13 x 30-minute episodes
Ross Sutter with a dulcimer
Description
Pioneer PBS’ broadcast series showcasing artists, the cultures of western Minnesota, and the unique histories of the region.
Impact
Artists continue to let Postcards know the impact of being showcased on the program, from authors confirming a growth in book sales to dancers storytelling through movement, to artists telling us sales of their work were boosted and their profile raised by being featured on the show. We also hear about a boost of confidence in artists after they’ve appeared on Postcards . Viewers are responding as well, with over 700,000 views on YouTube in the last year. We have been asked by the Lac qui Parle school district to present Postcards to teachers at their SMELT conference as a way to localize education.
Mary K Boylan and a work in progress
Episode 1604 | March 27, 2025 Alex Lund shares his passion for pipestone carving.
Distribution & Reach
“It’s good knowing Pioneer PBS is out there taking their time and effort to help Indigenous communities like mine spread and educate our art and culture to the masses who are unaware of our history and talents. I’m so happy how this production turned out and even more so that I made new friends with PBS!” - Alex Lund Episode 1605 | April 3, 2025 Runge Cars designer cars. Josh of The Daily Lunch sticker art. Anna Spickelmier reconnects with art. “Everyone is telling me how much they loved Fin’s part. You guys captured him so well! Fantastic. You guys killed it! Everyone has said it’s the best documentary of our work and the feel of our shop anyone has captured!” - Runge Cars Alexandria Episode 1606 | April 10, 2025 Dance company Afrocontigbo, breakaway roper Katie Bell, and Montevideo Minnesota’s Veterans Home opening. “I could not believe how many people watched it and reached out about it. I have found that I’m not a very open person and many people don’t know my background but have always treated me at face value and with respect. I never knew how many people it reached. So in a way I’m thankful Pioneer PBS reached out to me and did this amazing piece. Having all ages watch that clip and if it changes just one person’s day, it is all worth it.” - Katie Bell
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Broadcast
13 episodes broadcast | 87 hours broadcast
Alex Lund inspects his pipe carving
Streaming
13 episodes available | 6.5 hours available | 710,373 streams
Social Media
36 posts | 85,230 video views | 4,034 engagements
Episodes Episode 1601 | March 6, 2025 Janel Guertin and Zak Jahn find joy through painting and Miranda Raposa expresses through art. “My Postcards experience really helped with my confidence as an artist and helped me promote myself and my art. I’m very passionate about cats, and being able to express not only my art but my muses through my postcard has been such a beautiful experience. I think it adds another level to my art when you’re able to meet my muses through watching it. They really captured my pets so well and I really think it helps show my art in the way I want it to be seen. People I’ve known my whole life in town see a new side of me through my postcard! I think Postcards is a beautiful way to connect to artists and really see and feel the connection with their art. My cat Lui passed away
Chris and Fin with one of their cars
Artist Janel Guertin with one of her muses
shortly after filming so when my episode was released I was able to see all new pictures and videos of him, it felt like he was back with me. This made my postcard even more magical to me. It’s truly a treasure in my life!” - Janel Guertin
Katie Bell at Westernfest Stampede Rodeo in Granite Falls, MN
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