About Us

KSMQ Public Television is southern Minnesota and northern Iowa’s locally owned PBS member station, dedicated to informing, educating, and inspiring the communities it serves. Since 1972, KSMQ has provided trusted public television programming that connects viewers with educational content, cultural experiences, local stories, and meaningful public dialogue. As a nonprofit public media organization, KSMQ delivers a unique blend of national PBS programming and locally produced shows that highlight the people, history, arts, agriculture, and issues important to the region.

Through broadcast television, digital platforms, and community engagement initiatives, KSMQ serves hundreds of thousands of viewers across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa. The station produces award-winning local programs, documentaries, public affairs content, and educational resources that celebrate regional voices and foster lifelong learning.

KSMQ Public Television remains committed to strengthening communities through accessible, high-quality programming that promotes civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and educational opportunity. Whether viewers are tuning in for PBS favorites, local documentaries, agricultural programming, arts features, or community-focused discussions, KSMQ continues its mission of telling the stories that matter most to the region.