Television and Passport Highlights
He’s a public television icon, and we’re celebrating the legendary bandleader in a 1993 musical spectacular not seen for 30 years. From the Heart: A Tribute to Lawrence Welk & The American Dream was taped at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, hosted by Barbara Mandrell and features 21 favorite Welk regulars and special guest stars. June 4 at 6pm and June 12 at 7pm on-air and online
Ridley introduces us to charismatic trying-to-retire Detective Inspector Alex Ridley in eight episodes. Inspired by the stories of real-life retired detectives who have returned to the force in consultancy roles to help out increasingly over-stretched colleagues, Ridley explores thoughtprovoking crime stories in an original and distinctive way.
Eight Sundays at 8pm beginning June 18 on-air and online
The Great American Recipe is back with a second season. This eight-part cooking competition celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic, and it gives talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their beloved signature dishes and compete to win!
Eight Mondays at 8pm and Fridays at 8pm beginning June 19 on-air and online
Part science series and part travel show, the six-part documentary Human Footprint journeys from high-tech labs to sweltering street markets with its host, biologist Shane Campbell-Staton.
Each episode is built on a foundation of science, but the biggest lessons are about human nature. It’s not a tale of human villainy, but an honest reckoning of our species’ singular history of transforming the planet.
Six Wednesdays at 8pm beginning July 5 on-air and online
Come to a concert with us! Watch for special membership drive messages in June. When you give, we will say “thank you!” with tickets to a Pavlo concert in Fargo and Winnipeg or a Daniel O’Donnell concert at Høstfest!
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Radio Highlights
Prairie Public staff invited to exclusive podcast program
Prairie Public’s Main Street host Ashley Thornberg (7th from left) and digital specialist Christine McClellan (3rd from left) have been selected to attend an intensive training program for journalists hosted by public media organization PRX.
The PRX Journalism Podcast
Accelerator course offers intensive training in content concepts, technical and creative skills grounded in collaboration, and strategies to sustain quality news organization audio production. Thornberg and McClellan are producing a podcast about how progress intersects with identity and life, which will premiere later in 2023. Along with Prairie Public, participants in the program include Kaiser Health News, Kansas News Service and KCUR, KBIA Missouri co-produced with The New Territory magazine and The Columbia Missourian, Minnesota Public Radio, and Mississippi Free Press—and is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Same great radio in a new package
Sundays at 11am on FM-1 and F-3
After more than two decades of devoting 52 programs per year to the life and achievement of Thomas Jefferson, Clay Jenkinson is ready to widen the lens. He has wanted all of his life to head out on the open road, to “light out for the territories before it’s too late,” to explore what John Steinbeck called “this monster country.”
So welcome to Listening to America with Clay Jenkinson, which premieres on Sundays at 11am in June. The public radio program and podcast—which is distributed nationally by Prairie Public—will exhibit more continuity than change. Mr. Jefferson will still make regular appearances to articulate his vision of an agrarian, libertarian republic. So, too, will his regular, esteemed guests. They will explore other periods of American history and wrestle with some of the opportunities and challenges of our times in ways that Mr. Jefferson would not recognize.
Clay writes, “I want to do my small part in urging us to have a conversation of good will in which we try to find consensus on the history, the meaning, and the purpose of America, warts and all, but not without genuine celebration of all of the many many things that are right with America.”
Adding some local Bismarck chill to the schedule
Fridays at 8pm on FM-2
DJ Mariah plays a variety of alternative rock, hip hop, rhythm and blues, indie pop, dance/electronic, and First Nations music for The Vibe Special She welcomes questions, comments, and suggestions for the Bismarck-based show at tomrag21@gmail.com.
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Outreach
Q/A with Natalie!
Natalie is Prairie Public’s membership manager and our Passport whiz. We asked her to help us step through how to use Passport.
QWhat is Prairie Public Passport?
APrairie Public Passport is a member benefit that allows extended access to Prairie Public, PBS shows, and other public television content online and on-demand. Members need to give at least $5/month or $60 annually AND give us their email address.
Q How do I activate Passport on my computer, tablet, or phone?
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If you’ve logged in to a PBS Account at pbs.org before, then we’ll automatically activate your Passport benefit if you qualify. If you’ve never signed in before, it’s easy to get started.
• Visit pbs.org/passport
• Enter your Activation Code or follow the prompts to look up your status
• Set up your account and accept Terms & Conditions
• After your account is activated, you’ll receive an email to verify your account
• Once verified, you can enjoy Passport shows!
Q How do I connect my Prairie Public Passport to my TV? A
If you’ve activated your Passport account online, go to the PBS app on your smart TV or on a streaming device like AppleTV or Roku, and log-in to the PBS account you created when activating your Passport. It may prompt you to go online and enter a code so keep your phone or computer nearby!
Q How do I know which programs are on Passport?
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Look for the little blue compass symbol! Your app will look the same—but your Passport unlocks all of the episodes available to you
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Anything else you want to share with us?
OMG—Yes! We purchased the rights to Doc Martin season 9 just for you! Streaming will begin in July, and it will premiere on-air in the fall.
Congratulations to all the children who wrote stories for Prairie Public’s PBS Kids Writers Contest you’re all winners! Each child received a certificate of achievement to acknowledge their work, and teachers who helped their students to participate received sets of books for their classrooms. Read and listen to the children reading their winning stories at prairiepublic. org/writerscontest.
First Place Winners
Kindergarten
Tulip and the New Chips Store by Rachael T.
Grade 1
Banana Gets in Trouble by Jaelyn T.
Grade 2
Eva the Owl Fights the Darkness by Raegan H.
Grade 3
Stuck in Space by Sam S.
Red Ribbon Favorites
How to Be Yourself by Aubree W.
A Day at Papa’s Cat School by Henry T.
Cat Hair on the Plates by Francis A.
The Crayon Who Started a Band by Harper L.
Little Lost Maple by Caroline H.
Tasty Food Colors by Samuel P.
The Lost Puppies by Joseph S.
Dream Dog by Naya K.
Facts about Greyhounds and Greyhound Racing by Layne P.
The Snow Day by Hazel R.
Space Adventures by Bradley N.
The Three Wishes by Ruby S.
Congratulations,
Kids!
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Become a Sponsor
Public media’s business model is so unique. And that’s not just us boasting. Our loyal listeners, viewers, and business sponsors are partners that help Prairie Public serve our entire region—and assure we’ll be there for generations to come.
If you provide a service or product, own a business, or lead a marketing team, consider talking to one of our business development reps.
Prairie Public’s team can work with you to design a custom plan to help your business or organization reach its financial, marketing, and philanthropic goals in our commercial-free environment.
We want to know what you think!
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Western ND and Eastern MT Lowell Loritz at lloritz@prairiepublic.org
Visit prairiepublic.org/sponsor to learn more.
For information about giving to Prairie Public, contact: Troy Davis • Director of Development • 800-359-6900 ext. 510 • tdavis@prairiepublic.org
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Many Prairie Public local 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!
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