MN Original
MN ORIGINAL (MNO) is Twin Cities public television's award-winning weekly arts series celebrating Minnesota's creative community, across all disciplines and all cuLtures. MN ORIGINAL increases awareness of Minnesota artists, art organizations and arts venues, inspires viewers to think about the arts and artists in new ways and cultivates new audiences by promoting a deeper understanding of the creative process and curating contemporary arts in Minnesota for generations to come. The music featured throughout the series is created by and credited to Minnesota musicians. Nearly 400 songs by more than 250 artists in about 100 bands or ensembles are included in the music library.
MN Original Previous Broadcasts
Eric William Carroll, Aby Wolf, Michael Hall, Hmong Breakers Leadership Council (Episode #302H)
KQED 9: Sun, Dec 30, 2018 -- 11:10 PM
Fascinated by science, Eric William Carroll tests the limits and boundaries of photography, creating work without the use of a camera. Vocalist and songwriter Aby Wolf and her band perform an acoustic version of Alone. New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Michael Hall's work is known for its bright, expressive imagery and clever word play. The Hmong Breakers Leadership Council is focused on bringing diverse communities together through the art of break dancing.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Mon, Dec 31, 2018 -- 5:10 AM
Eric Mueller, Andrea Jenkins, Prof (Episode #301H)
KQED 9: Sun, Dec 23, 2018 -- 11:00 PM
Instagram helped photographer Eric Mueller fuel his creative side and in turn find a community of peers and tens of thousands of followers. Poet and LGBT activist Andrea Jenkins explains how her work informs and activates communities surrounding LGBT equality issues. Go behind the scenes with legendary rapper Prof as he begins work on a new album and performs at his annual event "Prof Outdoors."
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Mon, Dec 24, 2018 -- 5:00 AM
Episode #220H
KQED 9: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 -- 11:00 PM
Acclaimed author, playwright and storyteller Kevin Kling collaborates with some of Minnesota's most talented performers. Painter Eddie Hamilton's "Shadows Project" brings awareness to the challenges disabled people face when interacting with their communities. Folk record label Red House Records has been representing local and national artists since the early 1980s.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Mon, Dec 17, 2018 -- 5:00 AM
Episode #219H
KQED 9: Sun, Dec 9, 2018 -- 11:00 PM
Actress and playwright Sun Mee Chomet searches for her identity both onstage and off. Kurt Seaberg depicts the indigenous Sami people of Northern Europe in his intricate drawings. The Walker Art Center's 2013 Artist-Designed Mini Golf commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Instrumental alchemist Paul Metzger improvises hauntingly beautiful music on his modified 23-string banjo.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Mon, Dec 10, 2018 -- 5:00 AM
TV Technical Issues
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KQED FM on Comcast services
KQED FM and other radio channels were recently dropped from Comcast’s local cable offerings. Affected users can still listen to KQED at 88.5 FM on their radios, or listen to the live stream at kqed.org/listenlive or by downloading the KQED app, or on smart speakers.
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KQED DT9, Sutro Tower ? Mon 8/20 thru Fri 8/24/18
Engineers at Sutro Tower in San Francisco will be doing their annual maintenance work 9am-4pm Mon 8/20 through Fri 8/24. All stations transmitting from Sutro Tower will be dropping to half-power each day, and perhaps moving from main antennas at the top of the tower to auxiliary antennas at the “waist” (middle) of the tower … Continue reading KQED DT9, Sutro Tower – Mon 8/20 thru Fri 8/24/18
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7/27/18: Comcast Ch10 (SD version of KQED Plus)
We are aware that Comcast is not broadcasting KQED Plus, SD version, on Ch 10 throughout most of the Bay Area. There is no problem with KQED’s signal, and the HD version of KQED Plus is still operational on Ch710. KQED Plus is also still available over the air on DT9.2, 54.1 and 25.2. Despite … Continue reading 7/27/18: Comcast Ch10 (SD version of KQED Plus)
TV ? Transmitter Status
To view previous issues and how they were resolved, go to our TV Technical Issues page.
KQED DTV Channels
KQED 9 / KQET
Channels 9.1, 54.2, 25.1
XFINITY 9 and HD 709
Wave, DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T U-verse:
Channel # may vary, labeled as KQED, or as KQET in the 831 area code.
Outstanding PBS programming, KQED original productions, and more.
All HD programs
KQED Plus / KQEH
Channels 54.1, 9.2, 25.2
XFINITY 10 and HD 710
Wave, DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T U-verse:
Channel # may vary, labeled as KQEH
KQED Plus, formerly KTEH.
Unique programs including the best British dramas, mysteries, and comedies.
PBS Kids
Channel 54.4, 25.4, and 9.4
XFINITY 192 (Monterey/Salinas 372 and Sacramento/Fairfield 391)
Wave: Channel # may vary.
Quality children's programming. Live streaming 24/7 at pbskids.org.
KQED World
Channel 9.3, 54.3 and 25.3
XFINITY 190 Monterey/Salinas 371 and Sacramento/Fairfield 390)
Wave: Channel # may vary.
Thought-provoking television — public affairs,
local and world events, nature, history, and science.