Channel Title: Twin Cities PBS Channel Description: Founded in 1957, Twin Cities PBS is one of the most innovative public media organizations in the country. Every day, TPT uses the power of media to advance the arts, spur learning, help young people succeed and help adults age vitally. TPT presents extraordinary PBS programming and also produces award-winning content for the national PBS system. In 2015, TPT was the highest-rated local public television service in the nation for the fourth year in a row. TPT’s programs and productions have been honored with numerous awards, including Peabody awards and national and regional Emmys. TPT believes that media is profoundly powerful – shaping how people and communities understand themselves, each other and the world in which we live. To learn more about us, support our work, or become a member, visit us at: https://www.tpt.org/ <video> Minnesota's Indigenous Place Names Description: Native history is rooted in the names of places all around us. This video is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #indigenous #native #language #dakota #nativeamerican #indigenoushistory </video> <video> Trade Up Challenge at the Twin Cities PBS Maker's Market! #tradeup #shorts #trading Description: At the Twin Cities PBS Maker's Market, Connor and Sabrina went head-to-head to see who could trade their way to the coolest handmade item. So, which is the winning trade — the chicken or the wreath? ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #trade #challenge #shortsviral </video> <video> 10 Minnesota Fun Facts Description: Think you know Minnesota? Discover 10 surprising fun facts that might just stump you! Subscribe to Twin Cities PBS for the best in Minnesota arts, culture, and history. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #minnesota #facts #factsshorts #shortsviral </video> <video> Remember the Magic | Minnesota's Iconic Holiday Show | Full Documentary Description: Every holiday season, Dayton’s department store in downtown Minneapolis transformed into a magical wonderland, complete with storybooks brought to life by artistry and fantastical displays. Wander back in time to the 8th floor auditorium, where countless visitors made cherished memories, and reminisce with artists, magic makers and lifelong fans who share their stories of this timeless tradition. Chapters 0:00 Remember the Magic 1:14 What’s at Dayton’s This Year? 6:36 Creating the Magic 21:37 Stories to Tell 26:47 The Macy’s Era 32:02 Saving the Holiday Show 39:23 Bringing Back the Magic ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #minnesota #christmas #history </video> <video> 10 People You Didn't Know Are From Minnesota Description: Did you know these famous names are from Minnesota? Betcha didn't guess all ten! ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #minnesota #mn #celebrities #shorts </video> <video> Was This Holiday Show Creepy or Cute? #holidayswithshorts #holidayseason #minneapolis Description: Dayton’s holiday shows were a cherished tradition, but but let’s be real, some of those animatronics were giving *creepy* cute. Watch our new documentary “Remember the Magic" to relive the Dayton’s magic and memories: https://youtu.be/BE1PhOt6DvA ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give Watch "Remember the Magic" for more animatronics: https://youtu.be/BE1PhOt6DvA #animatronics #animatronic #holidaymagic </video> <video> What Happened to Minnesota's Historic Cooper Theatre? Description: One of only three in the world, the Cooper Theatre was built for groundbreaking Cinerama. Today? It’s a daycare. Watch "Lost Twin Cities - The Cooper Theatre" to learn more: https://youtu.be/T542m1JGRiw ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give "Lost Twin Cities - The Cooper Theatre": https://youtu.be/T542m1JGRiw #minnesota #historyshorts #cinema </video> <video> A Minnesota Forest Saved by a Mistake | Lost 40 Description: A happy accident left Minnesota’s Lost 40 untouched, and now these towering pines stand over 100ft tall! This video is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #history #nationalforest #minnesota #historyfacts #youtubeshorts </video> <video> Why is a Town in Minnesota Called Nimrod? Description: Did you know "nimrod" used to mean something very different? This tiny Minnesota town has a name rooted in the Bible, but thanks to a Looney Tunes episode, the word took on a whole new meaning. Discover how Nimrod, Minnesota, turned into a reminder to never judge a town — or a name — too quickly. This video is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #history #minnesota #historyshorts </video> <video> Wishing You a Holly and Dazzling Holiday Season! #holidays #christmas #holidayseason Description: From the glow of twinkling lights at Nicollet Mall to the heartwarming treasures of the Dayton’s Holiday Market, every moment at Holidazzle reminded us of the magic, joy, and togetherness this season brings. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’re deeply grateful for the love and support of viewers like you who make it all possible. Here’s to an even brighter, more connected 2025. Happy Holidays from all of us at Twin Cities PBS! ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #holidayswithshorts #christmas2024 #holidaymagic #holidaycheer #winterwonderland #minnesota </video> <video> Minnesota's Rarest Movie Theater Description: From its beginning in 1962, the Cooper Theater in St. Louis Park, Minnesota was an iconic cinema. One of just three of its kind, the Cooper was uniquely designed to show a groundbreaking new format of film: Cinerama. However, several decades later, it would all come crashing down. Stream the rest of this "Lost Twin Cities" documentary for free here: https://www.tpt.org/lost-twin-cities/video/tpt-documentaries-lost-twin-cities-iii/ ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #minnesota #history #cinema </video> <video> Dancing Dhaanto: Experiencing Somali Culture at the Somali Museum of Minnesota Description: Who needs the gym when you’ve got dhaanto? Twin Cities PBS's Digital Producer stopped by the Somali Museum of Minnesota, learned some camel-inspired dance moves, and found out why this museum is a global cultural treasure. Spoiler: It’s got more than just cool moves! ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #somali #somalishorts #somalia #somalitiktok </video> <video> Minneapolis Once Had a Second Moon #history #minnesota Description: Did you know Minneapolis once had a second moon? Well, sort of. In 1883, the city built a "moonlight tower" to light up downtown with eight massive electric lamps! Though it didn’t last long, it was a bright idea that made history. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #historyfacts #historyshorts #minneapolis </video> <video> Remember the Magic | Promo Description: Every holiday season, Dayton’s transformed into a magical wonderland, complete with storybooks brought to life by artistry and fantastical displays. Wander back in time to the 8th floor auditorium, where countless visitors made cherished memories, and reminisce with artists, magic makers and lifelong fans who share their stories of this timeless tradition. Coming December 17th, 2024. ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give #christmas #history #minnesota </video> <video> Retro Newsroom Looks | Broadcast Wars Description: Throwing it back to iconic newsroom looks from the 60s, 70s, and 80s! Bold shoulder pads, power suits, and retro vibes recreated by our Spring 2024 History Production Intern, Aaliyah Demry. Don’t miss the drama behind the style — stream "Broadcast Wars" now! Download the PBS App to watch "Broadcast Wars": https://www.pbs.org/pbs-app/ Watch "Broadcast Wars" for free on TPT's website: https://www.tpt.org/broadcast-wars/ ________________________________________________ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS/?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twincitiespbs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twincitiespbs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tptpbs This content is made possible by viewers like you. Support Twin Cities PBS: https://www.tpt.org/give Watch Episode 1 of "Broadcast Wars": https://youtu.be/rewJVNBVNM0 #broadcastnews #retro #recreatelook #broadcast #journalism #newsanchor #broadcasting #broadcastjournalism #history </video>

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Founded in 1957, Twin Cities PBS is one of the most innovative public media organizations in the country. Every day, TPT uses the power of media to advance the arts, spur learning, help young people succeed and help adults age vitally. TPT presents extraordinary PBS programming and also produces award-winning content for the national PBS system. In 2015, TPT was the highest-rated local public television service in the nation for the fourth year in a row. TPT’s programs and productions have been honored with numerous awards, including Peabody awards and national and regional Emmys.

TPT believes that media is profoundly powerful – shaping how people and communities understand themselves, each other and the world in which we live.

To learn more about us, support our work, or become a member, visit us at: https://www.tpt.org/

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