Austin Leadership Meets with Senator Amy Klobuchar at KSMQ Public TV
Among those present during Klobuchar's visit were, from left, Craig Clark, Austin City Administrator; Gail Dennison, Development & External Relations Director, The Hormel Institute; David Senjem, Secretary-Commissioner, Olmsted County; Senator Amy Klobuchar; Steve King, Mayor of Austin; Sylvia Bujak Oliver, Executive Director, 125 LIVE; Kathleen Harrington, KSMQ Board Member at Large; Laura Archbold, KSMQ Station Manager; and Tara Plath, Business & Finance Manager, The Hormel Institute.
Senator Klobuchar joins Danica Simonet, KSMQ Multimedia Producer, for an interview in KSMQ Public TV's studio.
Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits KSMQ: A Moment of Recognition and Resolve
On April 17, KSMQ Public Television was honored to welcome U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to our studios in Austin. Her visit came at a pivotal time for public media, as national conversations unfold about the future of federal support for stations like ours. During her visit, Senator Klobuchar toured our facility, met with staff, and heard firsthand about the critical role KSMQ plays in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. From our educational and cultural programming to emergency broadcasting and community-focused storytelling, the Senator witnessed the many ways KSMQ serves as a trusted source of information, inspiration, and connection for the region.
The visit also highlighted the powerful public-private partnerships that help sustain our work — through federal, state, and local support, as well as the generosity of individual donors and community sponsors. Senator Klobuchar’s presence was a meaningful affirmation of the value of public media and the people behind it.
As we continue to navigate uncertain waters for public funding, this visit was a reminder that what we do matters. We remain steadfast in our mission and working hard to increase local support in our region to serve our viewers and our communities — with integrity, creativity, and heart. Thank you for standing with KSMQ.
Senator Klobuchar visits with KSMQ staff.
From left: Dennis Brooks, Underwriting and Sponsorship Manager, Michael (Mike) Bednar, Membership Director, and Senator Amy Klobuchar
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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