The Minnesota Channel features a variety of programming that is from or about Minnesota and its close neighbors. Many of the programs are produced by tpt, some in partnership with Minnesota's finest nonprofit and public service organizations. Other programs are created by other Minnesota public television stations, local community producers, neighboring states' PBS stations and acquisitions from select independent producers.

The Minnesota Channel delivers the best in local and regional public television, every day, all day long. Programs are available statewide through the Minnesota Public Television Association (MPTA). (learn more here)

• tptMN Productions
  Twin Cities Public Television has a long tradition of local productions. Since its start over 50 years ago, tpt has been producing programs for the community covering topics that are important to the community from politics, health, education, arts and beyond. MN Productions include series like Almanac, MN Original, and documentaries such as Iron Range: Minnesota Building America and Iraq and Back: Minnesotans' Stories.
• MN Channel Partner Co-Productions
  MN Channel co-productions are programs created in partnership with Minnesotan nonprofit, public service and educational organizations. Partner organizations collaborate based on their mission and expertise and share in the costs of production. Learn more about partnering with tpt.
• Minnesota Public Television Association (MPTA)
  The MPTA is a loose affiliation among six independent organizations which provide PBS television services to the residents of Minnesota. Many of the stations within the MPTA create their own local productions which are broadcast on the statewide network. MPTA productions include: Venture North, Native Report, Prairie Churches.
• Community Producers
  tpt contributes broadcast time to a number of organizations serving groups that are traditionally underserved by main stream media. These include: BelAhdan, Vietnamese News, KinPride.
• Minnesota's Neighbors
  The MN Channel also provides programming created by PBS stations outside of Minnesota. These neighboring stations contribute a broad array of programs ranging from a weekly outdoor magazine series, Outdoor Wisconsin to documentaries such as More Than a Game: 6-on-6 Basketball in Iowa.
• Independently Produced Acquisitions
  Following a careful screening process, the MN Channel offers an opportunity for independent producers to broadcast their work. Some examples include: Tales of the Road - Highway 61 and Pond Hockey.