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.

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!

Scan this QR code to take our survey and you’ll be entered to win the complete DVD collection of All Creatures Great and Small. prairiepublic.org/survey

Contact

Manitoba Mark Antonishin at mantonishin@prairiepublic.org

Eastern ND and Western MN Beth Bradley at bbradley@prairiepublic.org

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

We value your membership in Prairie Public and strive to provide you with excellent service. Switchboard hours at Prairie Public are Monday— Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CT. After hours, you may leave a message and your call will be returned. Call us at 701-241-6900 or 800-359-6900. Fax us at 701-239-7650 or use a TTY in North Dakota at 800-366-6888. E-mail your questions and comments to info@prairiepublic.org and find Prairie Public on the web at prairiepublic.org

Prairie Public Broadcasting is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service, a private, nonprofit corporation. PBS provides quality television programming and related services to Prairie Public Broadcasting. Prairie Public is also a member of NPR, a network owned by its member stations.

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!