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Center for Lifelong Learning

Minnesota PBS delivers educational media, resources, and in-community programming for learners of all ages and stages of life.

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MN PBS Ready

As the nation's only multilingual public safety broadcast service, MN PBS Ready delivers real-time alerts and public health and safety information in English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish as well as around-the-clock weather forecasts.

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Minnesota Legislative Coverage

Minnesota PBS provides gavel-to-gavel coverage of the Minnesota Legislature, offering unedited access to floor sessions, committee hearings, and key votes. This service remains a pillar of statewide transparency, especially for Minnesotans who cannot attend hearings in person or follow proceedings in real time.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

Our production and distribution of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration brings powerful performances, speeches, and community voices to audiences across Minnesota. By sharing this annual event widely, Minnesota PBS fosters connection, reflection, and understanding. This community engagement strengthens civic awareness, honors Dr. King’s legacy, and supports inclusive storytelling for all viewers.

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Next Avenue

A digital journalism service from Minnesota PBS dedicated to serving people over 50 with original content and resources on health, money, work, lifestyle, and caregiving.

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