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MINNESOTA CHANNEL: Editorial Guidelines

Many of the programs on the MN Channel are produced in partnership with non-profit and other public service organizations which share tpt 's mission and values. However, tpt is held responsible by the Federal Communications Commission for each program it broadcasts. We have, therefore, established the following editorial and production "guidelines" which are used to guide us in the program acceptance process.

Programming on the Minnesota Channel will…

Never Mislead our Audiences:
All Minnesota Channel content will be as truthful and complete as possible.

Always provide full disclosure of partner interests:
We will always tell viewers who is shaping the content of a program and why. We will make clear that this programming is not related to tpt 's News & Public Affairs programs.

Not be used for simple self-promotion:
While tpt and its production partners deserve appropriate credit and visibility for producing and presenting valuable content, that content must never be largely self-promotional in nature.

Not be used for lobbying:
Minnesota Channel programming may sometimes deal with matters of public controversy, but it must never be used for one-sided lobbying efforts.

Provide balanced treatment to matters of Public Controversy:
Twin Cities Pubic Television (and its partners) must take special care whenever dealing with "matters of public controversy." We must assure that alternative viewpoints are acknowledged and fairly represented. This special care should extend to "history" programming, for which tpt will seek the advice of respected academic advisors.

Maintain production quality similar to C-SPAN:
While Minnesota Channel programs will be designed to control production costs and enhance creativity through the use of new technologies and techniques, the production quality should never fall below what an average viewer might see as a "C-SPAN" standard.

Obviously, many of these guidelines are subjective in nature. Current events, changes in the law and other matters may impact the broadcast of content on the Minnesota Channel. Close communication between tpt and its partners will be essential in order to avoid problems. The sole authority for reviewing and approving sensitive or disputed broadcast decisions will be held by a panel of senior tpt broadcast and production professionals under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Minnesota Productions.

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			MINNESOTA CHANNEL: Editorial Guidelines Many of the programs on the MN Channel are produced in partnership with non-profit and other public service organizations which share *tpt* 's mission and values. However, *tpt* is held responsible by the Federal Communications Commission for each program it broadcasts. We have, therefore, established the following editorial and production "guidelines" which are used to guide us in the program acceptance process. Programming on the Minnesota Channel will… Never Mislead our Audiences: All Minnesota Channel content will be as truthful and complete as possible. Always provide full disclosure of partner interests: We will always tell viewers who is shaping the content of a program and why. We will make clear that this programming is not related to *tpt* 's News & Public Affairs programs. Not be used for simple self-promotion: While *tpt* and its production partners deserve appropriate credit and visibility for producing and presenting valuable content, that content must never be largely self-promotional in nature. Not be used for lobbying: Minnesota Channel programming may sometimes deal with matters of public controversy, but it must never be used for one-sided lobbying efforts. Provide balanced treatment to matters of Public Controversy: Twin Cities Pubic Television (and its partners) must take special care whenever dealing with "matters of public controversy." We must assure that alternative viewpoints are acknowledged and fairly represented. This special care should extend to "history" programming, for which tpt will seek the advice of respected academic advisors. Maintain production quality similar to C-SPAN: While Minnesota Channel programs will be designed to control production costs and enhance creativity through the use of new technologies and techniques, the production quality should never fall below what an average viewer might see as a "C-SPAN" standard. Obviously, many of these guidelines are subjective in nature. Current events, changes in the law and other matters may impact the broadcast of content on the Minnesota Channel. Close communication between *tpt* and its partners will be essential in order to avoid problems. The sole authority for reviewing and approving sensitive or disputed broadcast decisions will be held by a panel of senior *tpt* broadcast and production professionals under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Minnesota Productions.