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Heart of Western Minnesota

A Veterans cast-n-blast in western Minnesota and the early history of the Minnesota river.

Aired 01/21/2024

Prairie Sportsman

Heart of Western Minnesota

Preview: Season 15 Episode 1 | 30s

A Veterans cast-n-blast in western Minnesota and the early history of the Minnesota river.

A veterans' event in Western Minnesota, fostering camaraderie through hunting and fishing. Then, explore the historic Minnesota River, tracing its legacy from the Dakota Nation to fur traders.

Aired 01/21/2024

Prairie Sportsman is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS

Production sponsorship is provided by funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, West Central Initiative, Shalom Hill Farm, and members of Pioneer PBS.

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ENRTFWest Central InitiativeShalom Hill Farm

Early Life on the Mni Sota

Video has Closed Captions

The Minnesota River was a highway for the Dakota and fur traders before settlers arrived. (13m 4s)

Healing Purple Hearts

Video has Closed Captions

Purple Heart recipients participate in a hunting and fishing event with other veterans. (12m 39s)

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Prairie Sportsman is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS

Production sponsorship is provided by funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, West Central Initiative, Shalom Hill Farm, and members of Pioneer PBS.

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