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2024 Election Coverage
As the nation’s most trusted news source and leader in local journalism, PBS and member stations like Lakeland PBS have the unique ability to cover elections and civics from all perspectives.
Providing you with access to national and local tools to help you stay informed, Lakeland PBS is proud to offer its signature thorough and balanced coverage of the American political process.
National Political Coverage
Frontline's The Choice
FRONTLINE’s critically acclaimed series “The Choice” returns investigating the lives of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America.
Airs On Monday, November 4th at 8:00pm
Frontline's The VP Choice
Investigating the lives and views of JD Vance and Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they’d bring to the White House.
Premieres Tuesday, October 18th at 9:00pm
Deadlock
Join Aaron Tang of UC Davis School of Law as he guides a panel of thought leaders through complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios. DEADLOCK: an election story features thoughtful debate centered on a hypothetical election storyline, encouraging civil dialogue and critical thinking in an era dominated by polarizing debates.
POV: One Person, One Vote?
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election.
The American Vice President
The American Vice President explores the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, when a grief-stricken and then scandal-plagued America was forced to clarify the role of the vice president, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh and surprising perspective on succession in the executive branch.
PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff traces the roots of our divisions, exploring recent American political history, how partisan divisions became more personal, the impact it’s having on the country’s ability to deal with real challenges and the implications for a coming election year.
Based on Dr. Richard Haass’ best-selling book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens." Hari Sreenivasan and Dr. Haass explore how Americans are working towards strengthening democracy and renewing the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry.
Who decides which stories get told? A scrappy group band together to launch The 19th*, a digital news startup aiming to combat misinformation. A story of an America in flux, and the voices often left out of the narrative, the documentary Breaking the News shows change doesn’t come easy.
Counting The Vote. Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore the varying voting systems across the United States. Her aim is to examine the states that have the most efficient and inclusive voting systems, while shedding light on states facing shortcomings and challenges in their voting process.
Local Political Coverage
Debate Night 2024
A Lakeland PBS Production!
Local candidates square off on issues likely to face the next Congress, including education, healthcare and economic issues. It is four nights of debates involving state lawmakers from throughout North Central Minnesota.
October 7th, 8th, 10th, & 11th at 7:00pm
Lakeland News
A Lakeland PBS Production!
Lakeland News brings you local news, weather, and sports 5 days a week. Hosted by News Director Dennis Weimann, Weather Anchor Stacy Christenson, and Sports Director Charlie Yaeger. The Lakeland News Team serves Minnesota communities from as far south as Little Falls, as far north as the Canadian border, as far west as Fosston and east to Bovey and every community in between.
Weeknights at 10:00pm
Face To Face: Minnesota 7th District Congressional Debate
- Tuesday, October 8, live 7-8 p.m.
- U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) and A.J. Peters (D)
- Moderator: Prairie Public producer Matt Olien
Your Legislators
Your Legislators is a forum for citizens to have their questions about state issues answered directly by their elected officials. Produced by Pioneer PBS.
Almanac
"Almanac" is a weekly news and public affairs program produced by TPT and seen statewide. Now in its 38th season, it is the longest-running primetime TV program in Minnesota history.
Fridays at 7:00pm
Local Resources
Register To Vote!
It's important to take part in your local and national elections. Make sure you are ready for Election Day by registering to vote.
Native Voting Resources
Every Native Vote Counts is a non-partisan initiative. Discover resources, events, tips for community registration and more.
Before you vote this year, do a little research. Who’s running? What do they stand for? Why do they want your vote? This nonpartisan guide allows you to easily compare candidates in Crow Wing and Southern Cass Counties. Covered races include federal, state, counties, cities and school boards. Be sure to involve your kids!
Youth Voters
It's National Voter Registration Day on September 17th.
For the first time, Minnesota will hold a live statewide virtual high school event featuring a step-by-step voter registration and preregistration (ages 16/17) session! Every high school - public and private, rural, suburban, and urban - is invited to join this groundbreaking celebration of youth voices, and civic engagement.