Legacy Report 2024

LAKELAND PBS Est. 1980 • lptv.org Bemidji

A direct result of Legacy funding, our locally produced programming connects viewers far and wide with local artists and artisans throughout North and Central Minnesota. These Legacy-funded productions expand Lakeland PBS’ ability to share the talents and stories of our region’s rural and culturally diverse communities. Not only do we ignite new interests and renew commitments to arts, culture, and heritage, we expand the station’s partnerships with artists, artisans, craftsmen, volunteer groups, and nonprofit organizations across the region.

In our local program preference poll survey, 91% of people said they find value in the local documentaries and specials we produce through Legacy funding.

“Shows the range of life in the north – it’s not just hunting and fishing.” – Lakeland PBS Program Survey Response

Embracing the Rich Music Scene of Minnesotans Through our local productions about the annual Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront concert series and the series Backroads , we embrace the vibrant musicians who call our community home.

Highlighting Minnesota’s Natural Aesthetics

Preserving a Craftsman’s Skills

Through our local productions about the art of metalsmiths and a boat builder’s wood working process, we encourage others to pursue or continue their own crafts while preserving the art of working with your hands.

Through our local productions about birding naturalists in the Brainerd Lakes Area, fly fishing in Itasca State Park, and the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway Committee, we show the amazing things Minnesotans are doing in our great outdoors.

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