Fargo, N.D., May 26, 2022—Prairie Public original radio series and documentary television shorts have been honored with prestigious media awards.
“Main Street, Minot: 10 Years After the Flood” has won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. The radio series, produced by Ashley Thornberg, was recognized because it exemplifies the values, principles and standards set forth by Murrow, a journalism pioneer who set the standards for the highest quality of broadcast journalism.
Prairie Public’s documentary short “Rex Cook: Western Leather Artist,” Matt Olien producer and Tyler Gastecki editor, won a Gold Telly Award in the documentary category. “Warriors in the North: Healing Through Art,” Andy Garske producer/editor, won a Bronze Telly Award in the public interest/awareness category. “Forced to Flee,” Nayeli Castro producer/editor, won a Bronze Telly Award in the cultural category. And “Terry Shannon: Treasure Hunter,” Cassie Pierce producer/editor, won a Bronze Telly Award in the informational category
The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable television commercials and programs, as well as video and film productions, and is one of the most sought-after awards in the television, commercial and video industry.
In addition to free over-the-air broadcasts, Prairie Public productions are available online at prairiepublic.org, on Prairie Public’s YouTube channel, and on the Prairie Public app. Headquartered in Fargo, Prairie Public is a non-profit member station of PBS and NPR that provides educational and technological services to communities and individuals across its coverage area.
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