Bob Ross relaxes viewers and encourages the painting hobbyist as he paints natural scenes with bold strokes.
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For more than 50 years, KSMQ Public Television has been a trusted source of storytelling in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. From our earliest days broadcasting school board meetings in Austin to today’s award-winning local documentaries, public affairs, arts, and cultural programming—we’ve grown alongside you.
Yesterday, we planted roots with community education and civic engagement. Today, we produce content that reflects local voices and sparks meaningful conversations. Tomorrow, with your support, we’re building a future powered by digital innovation and deeper community connection.
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KSMQ Public Television Selected for Public Media Digital Transformation Program
(AUSTIN, Minn.) October 29, 2024. KSMQ Public Television is among 50 public media stations selected to participate in the Digital Transformation Program, a virtual program developed by the Poynter Institute to educate, assist, and coach public media senior leaders and their staff on the best strategies and tactics to transform their organization’s digital operations and culture.
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