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Stories that speak up. Voices that bring us together.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Minnesota PBS invites you to explore the people, stories, and experiences that have shaped Minnesota — and continue to shape America. 

Through documentaries, conversations, digital storytelling, and community events, Voices Rising: Minnesota PBS Stories for America’s 250th brings together diverse perspectives from across our state to reflect on where we've been, who we are today, and where we're headed together. 

From untold moments in Minnesota history to contemporary stories of creativity, civic life, culture, and community, Voices Rising creates space to listen, learn, and connect through the stories that define us. 

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Read stories, reflections, interviews, and historical perspectives from Voices Rising. Explore Minnesota voices, community conversations, and the ideas shaping our shared future.

Voices Rising: Twin Cities PBS Stories for America’s 250thRead More

I Didn't Know What the Bicentennial Was — Until I Worked on Summer of '76

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What Happened in Minnesota During America's Bicentennial? Read More

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Voices Rising brings people together through events that connect history, civic life, culture, and community. Explore upcoming screenings, discussions, and opportunities to engage with fellow Minnesotans.

Promotional poster for "The American Revolution," a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt, listing community screening events on June 17, July 25, August 15, and September 24 at various Minnesota locations. Features a blue silhouette of Revolutionary War soldiers and a feather quill on a parchment background, with logos for Minnesota PBS and historical societies at the bottom.

Community Screening: Ken Burns’ The American Revolution

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