History MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Season premiere: October 4, 2021 3 original 1-hour history documentaries and 27 curated and/or acquired documentaries DESCRIPTION: Minnesota Experience , TPT’s signature history series, focuses on illuminating and activating the history of our state and is
anchored by a broadcast program that features new documentaries, and exposes new audiences to classic history stories from TPT’s archives. Minnesota Experience had an exciting 4 th season which included the premiere of The Baldies , an original production highlighting a Minneapolis skinhead crew that fought racists in the 1980s and beyond. Minnesota Experience also produced and premiered two new programs that explored media, journalism, and how they have informed education and civic engagement in the last half century- Electronicle 1980 and Film in the Cities . (Stills from The Baldies, pictured above right)
IMPACT: Minnesota Experience , delivers stories that are relevant, engaging, inclusive, scholarly, strategic and celebrate pride of place. *Community Feedback on History content at TPT:
92% trust TPT to deliver arts, culture, and history programming that is well-researched and unbiased.
After engaging with TPT’s local history programming, viewers have been inspired to... • Learn more about Minnesota history (61%) • Visit a historic site (60%) • Talk with others about something that they learned (50%) • Visit a new part of Minnesota (45%) • Support a local business (33%) • Attend an event in their community (in-person or virtual) (32%)
*Viewers shared about TPT’s Legacy-funded History work:
I just love Minnesota and happy to see it showcased and learn more about our great state.
I moved to MN in 2020 — mid-pandemic. TPT has been my essential guide to the state, its culture & resources.
I enjoy programs providing more depth and context to MN history and correct history book oversights.
Knowledge is power. The more we can learn about our culture and effectively communicate with others within our community - have meaningful conversations to enhance understanding and acceptance of different cultures.
I am older and disabled, and my public participation is now very limited and public TV is the main contact that allows me to participate.
We joined the State Park Passport program from going to state parks we heard about on PBS. Visit Native American sites in Minnesota. Be more aware of them all due to PBS programming! You do a great job featuring local and statewide things!!
*2022 Annual MPTA Legacy Survey
MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
LEGACY REPORTING: JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022
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