Mission: Since signing on the air June 1, 1980, Lakeland PBS has been a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) affiliate that produces, acquires and airs programs that are relevant to our rural and culturally diverse viewing area. Lakeland PBS's mission is to educate, entertain, enrich and enlighten. We provide programming produced right here in northern and central Minnesota alongside national programming on our 6 channels. Lakeland PBS's vision is to be the premier, trusted, indispensable public media resource for the region. We strive to empower citizens while serving and connecting the diverse communities across our broadcast region. (Less)

Lakeland PBS is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1974, and donations are tax-deductible.