Pioneer PBS
Episode 1607 | April 17, 2025 Learn about different African dance styles in Minnesota in a short film by Jonny Stuckmayer. “This was so beautiful to watch! Every dancer brought so much passion it felt like more than just performance; it was storytelling, connection, and culture in motion. Dance is truly one of the most beautiful ways we express who we are!” – YouTube Viewer
Episode 1609 | May 1, 2025 Kilt-maker Sheila Tabaka, composer Jacob Pavek, and painter A’ja Nauden. “The episode gave me the confidence to embrace my own voice and reminded me how much support exists from people across different walks of life. That encouragement continues to carry me into my next adventures.” - A’ja Nauden Episode 1610 | May 8, 2025 Find out how Minnesota filmmakers created a pro- wrestling documentary at the famous First Avenue. Episode 1611 | May 15, 2025 Learn about the outdoor filmmaking process from Duluth explorer and thrill-seeker Ryan Rumpca.
Episode 1612 | May 22, 2025 Del Thielke recalls his dramatic time in the service as a veteran of WWII.
Episode 1613 | May 29, 2025 Nordic Echoes is a traveling exhibit celebrating the Nordic traditions, and Ann Margaret speaks to Vietnam veterans in Forest Lake, MN. “We have been extremely pleased with the Nordic Echoes postcard. It so accurately and beautifully captures the essence of the exhibition and the works of the artists that it presents. We are impressed with the work of the Pioneer PBS team, their professionalism and their artistry. They were a pleasure to work with. Further, the video is helping us spread the word about the exhibition and about our work throughout the Upper Midwest and all of us, including our Board of Trustees, are very happy about that.” - Sally Yerkovich
WWII Veteran Del Thielke
Korma Aguh-Stuckmayer, CEO of Afrocontigbo
Ann Margaret at a USO show for Vietnam soldiers
Episode 1608 | April 24, 2025 Breakaway roper Korah Corrigan, a snippet from Pioneer PBS’ documentary Knit with Love, Šinte Nupa’s short film on shawl dancing. “Awww this is utterly beautiful 😍 I love to see how colorful their outfits are, and the chants accompanying the shawl dance is impressive. Proud of their culture and working to keep it alive through generations 🙌 .” - @itsamecalvo
Prairie Yard & Garden
Premiere Date: March 13, 2025 Format: 1 x 30-minute special
Filmmaker Ryan Rumpca
Description
A 30-minute broadcast special of Pioneer PBS’ popular and long running Prairie Yard & Garden. At the Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden in Minnetrista, MN, visitors are welcome to immerse themselves in a truly unique experience. Bruce Stillman, owner of the tourist and
Mary Holm and Bruce Stillman, the owner of Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden
artistic destination, has collaborated with a team of talented artists from both Minnesota and around the world to create an exceptional mini-golf course and adorn the surroundings with captivating sculptures. Distribution & Reach
Platform
Reach (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
Broadcast
1 episode broadcast | .5 hours broadcast
Statue of a fancy shawl dancer
Streaming
1 episode available | 0.5 hours available | 613 streams
Social Media
2 posts | 195 video views | 10 engagements
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