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Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc. Community Impact Report 2019 Fiscal Year 2019 began October 1, 2018, and ended September 30, 2019 Prairie Public Broadcasting is a trusted public media service dedicated to building an exciting and productive future for our region and its people by offering a window on the world and creating a forum for discussion of important issues.
When you support Prairie Public, your contribution goes to work to make great television and radio programs happen. It works to secure the very best of PBS and NPR programming, along with high- quality, original productions created to meet your interests and needs.
Individual and community support is a crucial part of Prairie Public’s success, and this annual report celebrates our dedicated partners and contributors.
Prairie Public is a member of Prairie Public is a member of NPR, a the Public Broadcasting Service, privately supported, nonprofit membership a private, nonprofit corporation organization that serves its audience in that provides quality television partnership with independently operated, programming and related services. noncommercial public radio stations.
Award-winning radio, television, and education services from Prairie Public 60 2019 National Educational 2019 Telly Awards Telecommunications Award Coal: Engine of Change Media Integration and Creation Workshop Silver Award: Education Bronze Award: History
2 Respect for our audience. Lifelong learning. Civil discourse.
It’s been sixty years since Dr. Ted Donat We are grateful for our strong gathered some like-minded individuals member base, whose generous together to form The North Central contributions allow us to broadcast Educational Television Association— programming that is relevant. now known as Prairie Public. We’re grateful for our partners, our corporate supporters, and the Six decades later, technology has changed legislators who understand that dramatically. You may be using smart public media is essential for a speakers, apps, tablets, online streams, healthy, strong community. or a smart phone to watch our television programs or listen to our radio network. We are steadfast in our commitment to be an environment for the arts, We’re innovating and embracing these for hard-hitting documentaries, changes. We’re at the forefront of for science, nature, and history technology—delivering educational, programming. And, of course, for the involving, inspiring programming wherever award-winning children’s programming our audience is. that parents can trust. And we’ll But we’re staying true to our fundamental continue to look for those stories ideology. The Prairie Public staff and I are that may not find their way into the 60mainstream, being a voice for those committed to respect for our audience, to lifelong learning, to civil discourse. We’re who otherwise would not be heard. creating content that not only educates, but Thank you for your trust. also fosters citizen participation, and builds Thank you for your support. understanding and trust. Just as Dr. Donat envisioned all those decades ago. In this community impact report, we boast a little about our programming, and we publish our financial standing. But we use most of this John E. Harris III report to acknowledge those who have made Prairie Public it all possible. President & CEO
3 Public media is an essential part of the media Year in Review landscape—serving the public interest and preserving the public’s trust while presenting programs that address a broad range of beliefs, philosophies, and viewpoints.
Accuracy means more than merely verifying information. Prairie Public’s news reporters put the facts in context, are mindful of the language used to frame the facts, and report in a respectful manner without favoritism or discrimination.
People believe that public media has integrity, proven by study after study. Our viewers and listeners become members because they expect the highest professional standards from us. They know Prairie Public will deliver radio, television, and educational programming they can trust.
Our listeners and viewers are curious about the culture and history of our region. Prairie Public original television productions that debuted in 2019, Basketball, Water and the Lost City of Elbowoods, Women Behind the Plow, and Minnesota’s Unsung History document stories rarely told.
4 Throughout the year, Prairie Public Year in Review offers radio, television, and educational programming that educates, involves, and inspires. As an independent, locally supported media network, Prairie Public is an essential civic partner that works to address the needs of our communities.
We are accountable and responsive to our audience— especially to our educators and our youngest viewers. In 2019, Prairie Public debuted Weekly Web Chats and the Media Integration and Creation Workshop to offer free professional development and networking to the teachers who guide those youngsters.
Our audience is open to a wide variety of ideas and perspectives, so our content is informed and informative to reflect those perspectives. Breaking Barriers: Harvesting LGBTQ Stories on the Northern Plains, Hunger Free ND, and Dakota Datebook: Remembering Theodore Roosevelt radio specials and podcasts foster engagement, and are also refreshingly smart and authentic.
Thought-provoking music and arts can offer an optimistic view of the world. Prebys on Classics, Into the Music with Mike Olson, Prebys on Jazz, and other music programming on radio and television bring the stage to you.
5 Prairie Public Broadcasting Boards 2018–2019
The Prairie Public Broadcasting family is fortunate to have dedicated, hardworking, and enthusiastic people to guide the organization and serve on its boards and advisory councils.
Prairie Public Broadcasting Radio Council Board of Directors The Radio Council was established The Board of Directors is the to allow the partners in the service— governing body of the organization, Prairie Public and North Dakota State and members are appointed to University—to be informed about the serve two three-year terms. network’s progress and plans and to provide input to management. Cesareo Alvarez, New Town, ND Joshua Boschee, Fargo, ND Jeff Dick, Minot, ND Ken Bull, Winnipeg, MB John E. Harris III (President & CEO), Fargo, ND Kathy Coyle, Detroit Lakes, MN Joe Mocnik (NDSU), Fargo, ND Greg Dandewich, Winnipeg, MB Peter Morowski, Dickinson, ND Heidi Demars, Bismarck, ND Paul Nyren (Chair), Garrison, ND Paul Ebeltoft, Dickinson, ND Fred Remer, Grand Forks, ND Bethlehem Gronneberg (Treasurer), Fargo, ND John E. Harris III (President & CEO), Fargo, ND Britt Jacobson (Chair), Park River, ND Phyllis Johnson, Grand Forks, ND North Central Council for Dick Kloubec, Fargo, ND Educational Media Services Jim Kotowich (Secretary), Winnipeg, MB Karen Kreil, Bismarck, ND NCCEMS is an organization of public schools Lisa Kudelka, Hensler, ND in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota that Jerry Nagel (Past Chair), Apple Valley, MN contracts with Prairie Public to create a virtual Crysta Parkinson, Williston, ND educational service unit and to provide links John Petrik, Minot, ND between educators and educational resources. Connie Triplett, Grand Forks, ND Nick Vogel, Fargo, ND Nancy Bollingberg (Chair), Fessenden-Bowdon 25 Sarah Smith Warren (Vice Chair), Dr. Terry Brenner, Grand Forks Public Schools New Rockford, ND Dr. Rupak Gandhi, Fargo Public Schools Ken Zealand (President of Prairie Public Tonya Greywind (Vice Chair), ND Center for Manitoba), Winnipeg, MB Distance Education Dr. Robert Grosz, Fargo Public Schools Tracy Hanzal, Hazelton/Moffit/Braddock Schools John Harris, President & CEO Prairie Public Television Community Dr. Sherlock Hirning, Divide Country Schools Advisory Board Jason Hornbacher, Bismarck Public Schools Rick Jacobson, Wahpeton Public Schools The Television Community Advisory Dr. Bruce Jensen, Northwest Service Cooperative Board reviews the programming goals Michael Kaiser, Ellendale Public School established and the services provided Jeremy Kovash, Lakes Country Service by Prairie Public and advises the Board Cooperative of Directors whether the programming Jeff Manley, Cavalier Public School and other policies are meeting the Rep. David Monson, ND House of specialized educational and cultural Representatives needs of the communities served. Beth Slette, West Fargo Public Schools Dr. Mark Vollmer, Minot Public Schools Mike Benson, Fargo, ND Dr. Tim Wollenzien, Prairie Public Stephanie Blumhagen, Bottineau, ND Craig Whippo (Chair), Dickinson, ND
Prairie Public seeks people to serve on the Prairie Public Broadcasting boards. Anyone interested in serving is encouraged to inquire.
6 Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc. Annual Financial Report for the Year Ending 9/30/19
Television Radio Amount % Amount % Total Sources
Membership $1,462,173 20% $590,952 32% $2,053,125 Underwriting $165,762 2% $191,383 10% $357,145 Corporation for Public Broadcasting $1,344,169 18% $170,065 9% $1,514,234 Local Production Funding $110,129 2% $23,087 1% $133,216 State of North Dakota $409,500 5% $165,500 9% $575,000 State of Minnesota $603,231 8% $0 0% $603,231 Grants ¹ $1,338,983 18% $0 0% $1,338,983 Fees, Rents $751,825 10% $263,804 14% $1,015,629 Charitable Gaming $647,112 9% $251,654 14% $898,766 Planned Giving ² $244,271 3% $50,500 3% $294,771 Other $397,076 5% $142,050 8% $539,126
TOTAL SOURCES $7,474,231 100% $1,848,995 100% $9,323,226
Uses
Programming & Production $2,367,386 36% $1,113,170 48% $3,480,556 Engineering $1,224,702 18% $313,646 13% $1,538,348 Administration $1,047,622 15% $407,409 17% $1,455,031 Fundraising $354,630 5% $94,818 4% $449,448 System Upgrade & Other $1,549,625 23% $330,287 14% $1,879,912 Change in Prairie Public Endowment $215,389 3% $83,762 4% $299,151
TOTAL USES $6,759,354 100% $2,343,092 100% $9,102,446
EXCESS (DEFICIT) SOURCES OVER USES $714,877 ($494,097) $220,780
Financial data provided from Eide Bailly LLP audited financial statements of Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.
Note 1. Grants include unrestricted support for operations and grants for capital construction and equipment, from the Federal Communication Commission totaling $950,042 for television.
Note 2. Planned giving includes contributions to Endowment Funds, Interest Earnings, and Realized and Unrealized Gains from Endowment Funds.
Local membership and underwriting is the largest source of unrestricted support for Prairie Public Broadcasting, Inc.
7 Phyllis Johnson, Grand Forks, ND Investors Circle Support Sharon R. Ervin Johnson, Minot, ND Prairie Public Broadcasting gratefully Dr. Myron and Muriel Johnsrud, Fargo, ND thanks its Investors Circle members, Johnston Family Foundation, Hawley, MN a dedicated group of donors who have Paul and Gloria Kaste, Fertile, MN made annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Duane Keller, Fargo, ND Rita F. Kelly, Bismarck, ND Platinum Investors • $10,000 James Kotowich and Lynne Guicheret, Winnipeg, MB Mr. and Mrs. Allen Arvig, Perham, MN Marianne Krahn, Winnipeg, MB Corwin Wilson LLC, Fargo, ND Randy and Karen Kreil, Bismarck, ND M Jean Fisher Donor Advised Fund, Seabeck, WA Jesse Hanson and Lisa Kudelka, Hensler, ND Anonymous, Alamo, ND Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck, ND Carl and Esther Larson, Dickinson, ND Gold Investors • $5,000 to $9,999 Emile J Laurin, Winnipeg, MB Frederick P Baker, Bismarck, ND Jenette Leblang, Bismarck, ND Drs. Juliette E. and John Cooper, Winnipeg, MB Reuben and Clarice Liechty through the Gwendolyn Ruth Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sorenson, Keene, ND Liechty Memorial Endowment Donor Advised Fund, Jamestown, ND Silver Investors • $2,500 to $4,999 Paul and Sharon Madson, Audubon, MN Jennifer, Cindy and Jay Anderson, Lloyd E. Anderson Ltd Russell and Christina Martin, Mandan, ND Partnership, Bismarck, ND Chris and Janell Martin, Grand Forks, ND Margaret-Lynne and Jim Astwood, Winnipeg, MB Todd and Janet Mathistad, Minot, ND Fred Branch, Fargo, ND Karen McBride, Bismarck, ND Senator Kent Conrad and Lucy Calautti, Sarasota, FL Cheryl and George Mizell, Bismarck, ND Dr. David R. Field and Mrs. Sherri Field, Bismarck, ND Jerry Nagel, Apple Valley, MN Drs. Kimberly T. Krohn and John A. Fishpaw, Kathy Neugebauer, West Fargo, ND Eastborough, KS Jerry and Jean Newborg, Bismarck, ND Dr. Walter and Carolyn Frank, Bismarck, ND Pastor John and Cheryl Nilsen, Minot, ND Dr. Rosanne Gasse, Brandon, MB Emelia Nyarku, Winnipeg, MB Mary Ann Johnson, Bismarck, ND Paul and Anne Nyren, Garrison, ND David Nygaard, Bowman, ND Dr. Wayne and Linda Paquin, Winnipeg, MB Tim and Claudette Peterson, West Fargo, ND Jack and Kristen Paris, Bismarck, ND Donna Plant, Winnipeg, MB Harry and Irene Pellaers, Winnipeg, MB Al and Carol Samuelson, Bismarck, ND Richard and Virginia Portmann, Fergus Falls, MN Paul and Sylvia Steffens, Winnipeg, MB Richard and Arlette Preston, Fargo, ND Jack Trueman, La Salle, MB Joslyn Putnam, West Fargo, ND Anonymous (1), Minot, ND Sanda Putnam, Bismarck, ND Anonymous (1), Winnipeg, MB Ken and Marcia Retzer, Fargo, ND Anonymous (1), Bismarck, ND Richard Riha, Bismarck, ND John and Kathleen Risch, Bismarck, ND Bronze Investors • $1,000 to $2,499 Jim and Cyndy Robinson, Garrison, ND Mr. Dean Anagnost, Bismarck, ND Dennis and Anita Rohde, New Town, ND Robert Wayde Anderson, Grand Forks, ND June Rowell, Winnipeg, MB Robert Arusell, Fargo, ND Dawn Rustad, Williston, ND Howard and Dorothy Barlow, Fargo, ND Joe and Katherine Satrom, Bismarck, ND MacDonald and Taylor Barnes, Jamestown, ND Robert Scheel, Fargo, ND Mike and Jan Benson, Fargo, ND Mike and Kathy Schneider, Bismarck, ND Claudia Berg and Robert Matz, Bismarck, ND Bruce and Julie Schwartz, Bismarck, ND Rodney Biggs, Winnipeg, MB James J. and Darlene Schwartz, Dickinson, ND David and Myrna Blackstead, Bismarck, ND Elmer and Arlene Schwarz, Washburn, ND Marjorie Blankstein, Winnipeg, MB Richard J. and Mary Scott, Winnipeg, MB Paul Bonaime, Neche, ND Mukund and Sungja Sibi, Fargo, ND Kim and Barbara Booth, Fargo, ND Nadeane Silbernagel, Bismarck, ND David and Ruth Borlaug, Washburn, ND Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Spellman, Fargo, ND Andrew and Amy Brown, Bismarck, ND Debbie Spracklin, Winnipeg, MB Gloria Brown, Fargo, ND Drs. D. Sprunger and C. Siemens, Fargo, ND Dr. Julie Bryant, Bismarck, ND Thomas Osborne Stair and Lucy H Caldwell-Stair, Ken Bull and Ann Klassen, Winnipeg, MB Newton, MA Julie Burgum, Casselton, ND Rodney Steiman, Winnipeg, MB Carol A. Christianson, Bismarck, ND Richard Stevens, Grand Forks, ND Dr. Yvonne C. Condell, Moorhead, MN Karen Stoker, Fargo, ND Patricia Crary, Fargo, ND Kenneth and Nola Storm, Fargo, ND Troy Davis, Fargo, ND Dale Summers, Fargo, ND Jane Dynes, Fargo, ND Charles Tax, Winnipeg, MB Helen Elijah, Lisbon, ND Dave Thompson, Bismarck, ND Terracon Development Ltd., Winnipeg, MB Dr. William D.B. Pope and Dr. Elizabeth Tippett Pope, Dr. Calvin K. Fercho, Fargo, ND Winnipeg, MB Dr. Marcus and Margaret Fiechtner, Bismarck, ND Devan Towers, Winnipeg, MB John Gast, Fargo, ND Constance Triplett and Gerald Groenewold, Grand Forks, ND Mrs. J Gaynor, Winnipeg, MB Susan and Bob Wefald, Bismarck, ND Jim and Sharon Geyer, Horace, ND Patrick and Becky Wheeler, Fairview, MT Edward Glass and Ann Buettner Glass, Fargo, ND Herbert Wildeman, Winnipeg, MB Adam Glazier, Fargo, ND Tina and Christopher Young, Fargo, ND Ofe Obias Glazier, Fargo, ND Kenneth and Pat Zealand, Winnipeg, MB Bernice Goodman, Grand Forks, ND Anonymous (2), Bismarck, ND Thomas and Barb Groutt, Minot, ND Anonymous (1), Fargo, ND Rev. Carl Hansen, Thief River Falls, MN Anonymous (1), Fergus Falls, MN John and Suzanne Harris, Fargo, ND Anonymous (2), Grand Forks, ND Dr. Jonathan and Maniphone Haug, Grand Forks, ND Anonymous (1), Hazen, ND Curtiss L. Hegg and Judy Quam, Detroit Lakes, MN Anonymous (1), Jamestown, ND Lloyd Hein, Winnipeg, MB Anonymous (1), Mandan, ND Senator John Hoeven and Mikey Hoeven, Bismarck, ND Anonymous (1), Minot, ND Andrew and Kathleen Imes, Williston, ND Anonymous (2), Moorhead, MN Sally and Cameron Inglis, Winnipeg, MB Anonymous (1), Richardton, ND Ruth Iversen, Sidney, MT Anonymous (1), Stanley, ND Christie Iverson, Bismarck, ND Anonymous (1), Towner, ND Gene and Sue Jackson, Bismarck, ND Anonymous (1), Watford City, ND Michael and Debra Jensen, Glenburn, ND Anonymous (1), Wilton, ND Sonja Jensen, Fargo, ND Anonymous (3), Winnipeg, MB
If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your support, 8 please contact us at 800-359-6900, ext. 510. Visionary Circle Support T. L. Donat Legacy Circle Visionary Circle honors those who have Prairie Public Broadcasting extends special demonstrated visionary philanthropic appreciation to members of the T. L. Donat leadership and cumulative lifetime Legacy Circle. Named for Dr. Ted Donat, annual giving of $25,000 or more in Prairie Public’s founder, the Legacy Circle support of Prairie Public’s services. provides an opportunity for donors to leave We are grateful for the steadfast, a thoughtful legacy to our region by making substantial commitment of these a provision for Prairie Public in their wills, Visionary Circle members. trusts, or other estate plans. Geoff Chambers, Winnipeg, MB Stewards • $50,000+ Daniel Christ, Bismarck, ND Joyce* and Margaret* Beggs, Winnipeg, MB Apryl Davenport, Deering, ND Marcus Fiechtner, Bismarck, ND Margaret Fiechtner, Bismarck, ND Founders • $25,000 to $49,999 Carolyn Y. Frank, Bismarck, ND Idatonye and Linda Afonya, Crookston, MN Margaret Garr, East Grand Forks, MN Gloria Y. Anderson,* Sun City, AZ Rev. Carl Hansen, Thief River Falls, MN Mr. and Mrs. Allen Arvig, Perham, MN Paul Hunter, Winnipeg, MB Frederick P. Baker, Bismarck, ND Joanna Koulouriotis, Winnipeg, MB Ray* and Barbara Bailey, Winnipeg, MB Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck, ND Bill Battershill,* Winnipeg, MB R. Douglas and Sally Larsen, Fargo, ND Claudia Berg and Robert Matz, Bismarck Mary Catherine Miller, Henning, MN Julie Burgum, Casselton, ND Dr. Douglas C. Munski, Grand Forks, ND J. W. Burns, Winnipeg, MB Dr. Laura Munski, Grand Forks, ND Kent Conrad and Lucy Calautti, Washington, DC Jacqueline Nelson, Winnipeg, MB Drs. Juliette E. and John Cooper, Winnipeg, MB Barbara Owens, Minneapolis, MN Bob and Virginia Dambach, Fargo, ND Richard Owens, Minneapolis, MN Jane Dynes, Fargo, ND Robin Reynolds, Hebron, ND Paul and Gail Ebeltoft, Corning, NY Bruce Schwartz, Bismarck, ND Noel and Judith Fedje, Fargo, ND Julie Schwartz, Bismarck, ND Dr. and Mrs. Calvin K. Fercho, Fargo, ND Neil Souther, Mandan, ND Dr. David R. Field and Mrs. Sherri Field, Bismarck, ND Alan D. and Phyllis Ann Thoren Fund Dr. Walter and Carolyn Frank, Bismarck, ND through The Winnipeg Foundation, Winnipeg, MB Dr. Rosanne Gasse, Brandon, MB Anonymous, Scottsdale, AZ Jane Groves, Winnipeg, MB Anonymous, Surry, BC Anonymous, Brandon, MB Richard and Audrey Kloubec, Fargo, ND Anonymous, Winnipeg, MB (4) Drs. Kimberly T. Krohn and John A. Fishpaw, Minot Anonymous, Detroit Lakes, MN Carol Jean Larsen, Bismarck, ND Anonymous, Moorhead, MN Paul and Anne Nyren, Garrison, ND Anonymous, Sabin, MN Richard and Barbara Owens, Minneapolis, MN Anonymous, Billings, MT Donna Plant, Winnipeg, MB Anonymous, Bismarck, ND John and Rebecca Petrik, Minot, ND Anonymous, Fargo, ND (4) John* and Jean* Rockey, Winnipeg. MB Anonymous, Grand Forks, ND (2) Al and Carol Samuelson, Bismarck, ND Anonymous, Kenmare, ND Mary and Richard Scott, Winnipeg, MB Anonymous, McVille, ND Gus and Mary Staahl, Fargo, ND Anonymous, Richardton, ND Terracon Development Ltd., Winnipeg, MB Anonymous, Towner, ND Jack Trueman, La Salle, MB Anonymous, Charleston, SC Joe Westby* and Rita Kelly, Bismarck, ND Patricia and Kenneth Zealand, Winnipeg, MB If you have provided for Prairie Public Broadcasting Anonymous, Jamestown, ND in your will or other estate plans, please let us know. Anonymous, Richardton, ND By doing so, you will help us to plan for the future Anonymous, Towner, ND and will allow us to thank you for your outstanding * Deceased commitment to the mission of public broadcasting.
$25,000 to $49,999 Endowment: Ruth Landfield,* Fargo, ND Lloyd and Margaret Thilmony, Valley City, ND Funding the Future John and Kathleen Risch, Bismarck, ND Through endowed gifts from many donors, Prairie Anonymous, Minot, ND Public has established the Prairie Public Broadcasting Endowment Fund, a North Dakota tax-qualified $10,000 to $24,999 endowment at Bremer Trust. Other endowment funds Arnold L. Johnson, Garrison, ND that are held on Prairie Public’s behalf reside at Fargo- Duane Slovarp,* in memory of Alfred E. Slovarp, Moorhead Area Foundation, North Dakota Community Bismarck, ND Foundation, and The Winnipeg Foundation. Gus and Mary Staahl, Fargo, ND Anonymous, Fargo, ND These professionally managed funds provide annual Anonymous, Minot, ND interest income that helps to ensure the future of Prairie Public and enhances the quality of programming, $5,000 to $9,999 education services, and outreach services Prairie Public Barbara and Steven Andrist, Bismarck, ND provides to those in our region. Andrew and Amy Brown, Bismarck, ND Prairie Public thanks all donors who have contributed to Arthur and Shirley Carlson, Bismarck, ND these endowed funds. Endowment gifts of $5,000 William O. Chubb,* Winnipeg, MB or more are listed below. Gerald and Jean Newborg, Bismarck, ND John and Rebecca Petrik, Minot, ND $100,000+ Ron and Nancy Saeger, Fargo, ND Lucien C. Barnes and Edna Barnes Fund, a component Myron Sommerfeld, Valley City, ND of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation, Fargo, ND Nicholas and Ene Vogel, Fargo, ND Anonymous, Bismarck, ND (4) $50,000 to $99,999 Anonymous, Blanchard, ND Paul and Gail Ebeltoft, Dickinson, ND Anonymous, Minot, ND Anonymous,* Winnipeg, MB Anonymous, West Fargo, ND * Deceased If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your support, please contact us at 800-359-6900, ext. 510. 9 Board-Directed Additional Support Endowment Fund A broad base of individual, corporate, and foundation support generates substantial This fund, established in fiscal year 2007, municipal, state, and federal support for Prairie comprises unrestricted assets allocated to Public’s services. Funds support operations, the fund in accordance with policies adopted capital improvements, and specific outreach by Prairie Public’s board of directors. The programs and productions. Prairie Public received fund provides long-term general support to support from the following in fiscal year 2019. meet the financial needs of Prairie Public, and is managed by Bremer Trust based upon AARP the investment policies approved by Prairie Allegiance Fundraising Group Public’s board of directors. Altrusa International of Fargo Benevity Bequests Berdie and Irvin Cohen Memorial Fund through During fiscal year 2019, the following honored the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Prairie Public with gifts in their estates. With Casey’s General Store deep regard, we remember these friends for their Chef’s Table Catering special commitment to sustaining Prairie Public Corporation for Public Broadcasting for future generations. Energy and Environmental Research Center— U.S. Department of Energy NETL Program Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo through an Estate of Mark Bernstein Estate of John Bruce Delikatny Arts Partnership grant Estate of Dorothy Hayward Humanities North Dakota Estate of Carole M. Horne Jade Presents Estate of Barbara Schaffer Jewish Foundation of Manitoba Estate of Lois Selberg Lincoln High School Choir Department Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA) McIntosh County Bank Matching Gifts Opp Mertz Family Floyd and Harriet Miller Endowment Fund through Many businesses encourage their employees West Central Initiative to be philanthropic by offering matching gift Michael M. Miller programs. We salute the companies listed below The Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that matched their employees’ contributions to Moore Engineering Prairie Public. Newman’s Own Foundation North Dakota Community Foundation Advanced Engineering and Environmental North Dakota Council on the Arts Services, Inc North Dakota State University Canadian Pacific PCOR Partnership Catepillar Foundation Public Broadcasting Service GE Foundation State of Minnesota IBM Corporation State of North Dakota Microsoft Dr. Ken and Lorna Thorlakson Midland National Life Insurance Company Thrivent Choice through Thrivent Financial Thrivent Financial for Lutherans United Health Group Foundation Twist US Bancorp United Sugars Corporation University of North Dakota Matching Grants WGBH The Winnipeg Foundation Your gift to Prairie Public helps us to qualify The Winnipeg Foundation—Dr. Ken and for matching grants from sources including the Lorna Thorlakson Fund National Endowment for the Humanities. When The Winnipeg Foundation—Lampe Family Fund you make a contribution to Prairie Public, it is often matched dollar-for-dollar by these grants.
Many Prairie Public original television productions are funded in part by the following: Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund with money from the voters on November 4, 2008, North Dakota Council on the Arts, North Dakota Humanities Council, and by the members of Prairie Public. Thank you!
If we have inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your support, 10 please contact us at 800-359-6900, ext. 536. Prairie Public thanks the following for Sponsor Support investing in underwriting support for television and radio program services in fiscal year 2019.
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NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA Plentywood Crosby NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA 91.9 fm 91.9 fm Thief River Falls 88.3 fm Williston Minot Devils Lake Grand Forks Williston Minot Devils Lake Grand Forks KWSE-DT KSRE-DT KMDE-DT KGFE-DT 88.7 fm 88.9 fm 91.7 fm 89.3 fm Crookston/ Williston Grand Forks Grand Forks 89.5 fm 90.7 fm KCGE-DT
Dickinson Bismarck Ellendale Fargo Beach Dickinson Bismarck Jamestown Fargo 91.5 fm M KDSE-DT KBME-DT KJRE-DT KFME-DT M 91.9 fm 89.9 fm 90.5 fm 91.9 fm O O N N Bowman Hettinger T T A A 91.9 fm 91.9 fm N N A SOUTH DAKOTA A SOUTH DAKOTA Television Radio Bismarck...... KBME Beach ...... 91.9 fm Crookston/Grand Forks ...... KCGE Bismarck ...... 90.5 fm Devils Lake...... KMDE Bowman ...... 91.9 fm Dickinson ...... KDSE Crosby ...... 91.9 fm Ellendale...... KJRE Devils Lake . . . . .91.7 fm Fargo ...... KFME Dickinson . . . . . 89.9 fm Grand Forks...... KGFE Fargo* ...... 91.9 fm Minot ...... KSRE Grand Forks . . . . .89.3 fm Grand Forks* . . . . 90.7 fm Williston ...... KWSE Hettinger ...... 91.9 fm Manitoba, Canada...... Via cable Jamestown . . . . .91.5 fm Minot ...... 88.9 fm Prairie Public broadcasts four television Thief River Falls . . . 88.3 fm program streams. Viewers who use a rooftop antenna receive all four. Viewers who use Williston ...... 88.7 fm cable, dish, or satellite services will receive Williston* . . . . . 89.5 fm Prairie Public’s primary schedule, and perhaps Plentywood MT . . . .91.9 fm one or more additional program streams. *Roots, rock, and jazz
Prairie Public Prairie Public’s Listeners can choose from three radio high-definition schedule. formats and can access them all with 1 an HD radio, online at prairiepublic.org, World Nonfiction, science, nature, or with the Prairie Public app. 2 news, and public affairs programs. FM1 Classical music featuring Prebys on Classics plus public radio’s signature news The MN Channel High-definition and entertainment programs. programs produced in and 3 FM2 Roots, rock, and jazz featuring Into the about North Dakota, Manitoba, Music with Mike Olson and World Café, plus Minnesota, and the region. two hours of Morning Edition on weekdays and Sounds Eclectic, Mountain Stage, and PBS Kids The number one Acoustic Cafe on the weekends. 4 educational media brand for kids offers opportunities to FM3 Roots, rock, and jazz with Morning Edition explore new ideas and new and All Things Considered, Marketplace, and worlds through television. interviews and discussion on Main Street.
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