PBS in Minneapolis is taking over control of a smaller PBS station, likely a sign of things to come

Twin Cities PBS, also known as TPT, has expanded its reach into southern Minnesota by entering into a comprehensive management and programming agreement with KSMQ Public Television in Austin. The partnership, which took effect on April 14, allows TPT to oversee daily operations of the Austin-based PBS member station while preserving its local identity and service to the Rochester-Austin market and surrounding areas in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. This is likely a sign of things to come as larger PBS take over smaller markets to help them stay alive after federal budget cuts.

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