Twin Cities PBS

Twin Cities PBS Premieres Documentary Featuring Jesse Ventura

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Timed with the 25th anniversary of Jesse Ventura's inauguration as the Governor of Minnesota, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announces the premiere of "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World," an exploration of Jesse "The Body" Ventura's extraordinary journey from the wrestling ring to the governor's mansion. This thought-provoking film, premiering on January 16, 2024, delves into Ventura's groundbreaking election as the Governor of Minnesota, offering a captivating look at his legacy and lasting impact on American politics.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Timed with the 25th anniversary of Jesse Ventura's inauguration as the Governor of Minnesota, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announces the premiere of "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World," an exploration of Jesse "The Body" Ventura's extraordinary journey from the wrestling ring to the governor's mansion.
  • From Pro Wrestler to Minnesota Governor, Jesse Ventura's Journey Comes to Life in a New Film.
  • The documentary is based on the insights, anecdotes and commentary from Lahammer's tenure as an award-winning political reporter for Twin Cities PBS.
  • "Jesse Ventura Shocks the World" premieres on January 16, 2024 on TPT 2 and will also be available for streaming on the PBS App.

Next Avenue Names 10 "Influencers in Aging" in Honor of 10th Anniversary

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Avenue, the national news and community destination for older adults that is part of the PBS system, revealed its 2022 "Influencers in Aging."

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  • The 2022 "Influencers in Aging" list recognizes remarkable people bringing solutions, innovation, inspiration, and big thinking to the aging space.
  • "They are pushing for new policies, providing new representation, and giving access to information that is changing what it means to age and live an older life."
  • Sandra Edmonds Crewe, PhD: Social Work Professor and Dean at Howard University, focusing on assisted and affordable housing for older African Americans.
  • Christopher Gardner, PhD: The Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, studying diet and health.

New English and Spanish Lessons Aim to Make Rail Safety a Universal Language for Teachers, Students and Their Families

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad and Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) are teaming up to make rail safety a universal language, launching new English- and Spanish-language safety multi-media materials aimed at families and educators as the "Back to School" season kicks off nationwide.

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  • We're proud of our work with TPT to provide families a fun, engaging way to talk about rail safety, and give educators free, downloadable tools for their classroom."
  • Sharing three simple rail safety tips with loved ones can help keep students safe around the tracks:
    Limit Technology Use:Phones, watches and games can become a dangerous distraction.
  • Visit www.UP.com/safety or www.UP.com/seguridad to download English- and Spanish-language learning guides, or dance to the Train Safety Cha Cha jingle.
  • Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.

Twin Cities PBS premieres "Bring Her Home"

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twin Cities PBS (TPT) announces the release of its newest documentary, "Bring Her Home," which tells the story of three Indigenous women fighting to vindicate and honor their missing and murdered relatives. An activist, an artist and a politician each strive to find healing and hope for themselves and for their Native community. Co-produced with Vision Maker Media, an organization dedicated to empowering and engaging Native people to share stories, "Bring Her Home" will be broadcasted locally on TPT and nationally on PBS stations, and the film will be available for streaming on tpt.org starting March 21, 2022. 

Key Points: 
  • An activist, an artist and a politician each strive to find healing and hope for themselves and for their Native community.
  • Artist Angela Two Stars, activist Mysti Babineau and Representative Ruth Buffalo have all experienced and coped with the enduring trauma of colonization in their Indigenous communities.
  • Twin Cities PBS (TPT)'s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.
  • Vision Maker Media is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) , For more information visit visionmakermedia.org .

Twin Cities PBS Announces New Four-Year Strategic Plan

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Strobel was named President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) in January 2020 , shortly before the start of the pandemic.

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  • Strobel was named President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) in January 2020 , shortly before the start of the pandemic.
  • "Twin Cities PBS has long been a trusted media source for the Twin Cities," said Rob Sit, Chair for the TPT Board of Trustees.
  • Reflecting on the strategic plan, Strobel noted, "We are already a major PBS player, but there is a real opportunity for us to be one of the premier PBS stations in the country, and our community will be better for it."
  • Twin Cities PBS (TPT)'s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.

Sylvia Strobel is new President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sylvia Strobel has been named the new President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT).

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sylvia Strobel has been named the new President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT).
  • Strobel will be replacing TPT's CEO of 20 years, James R. Pagliarini, who announced his retirement in May 2018.
  • "After an extensive search, we are proud to announce that Sylvia Strobel will be taking the helm of Twin Cities PBS," said Scott Dillion, Chair of the Twin Cities PBS Board of Trustees.
  • Twin Cities PBS (TPT)'s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen our community through the power of media.