Nation Jan 28 How Montanans are banding together to preserve an iconic American landscape By Stan Parker, Montana PBS
Nation Aug 13 Watch 4:55 Rural Montana factory closure disrupts local economy, farming community Farming can be an uncertain endeavor, at the mercy of the weather, pests and blight. But another sometimes unexpected factor for farmers around the country are the business decisions at the companies they rely on. In one small Montana community,… By Stan Parker, Montana PBS
Nation Jun 01 Watch 6:57 Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossings Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas
Nation Apr 01 Watch A Brief But Spectacular take on the importance of palliative care in rural communities Tonight, we report on why palliative care is crucial in rural communities from three different perspectives. Dr. Jennifer Blechman of Bend, Oregon, hospice and social worker Liz Anderson of Asheville, North Carolina, and patient Joanie Devine alongside her fiance David…
Arts Nov 11 Watch 7:11 With emphasis on arts, rural communities challenge national narrative of decline Americans have been drawn to rural areas in recent years partly due to the appeal of a higher quality of life. These regions have not traditionally been known as art hubs, but some residents say that trend is changing. Jeffrey… By Jeffrey Brown
Nov 27 Watch 8:03 How schools are forced to close as rural populations dwindle By Jeffrey Brown Across the country, rural schools are being forced to shut down as more families move to urban areas and funding sources dry up. In Arena, Wisconsin, six-year-old Brady Schlamp must now travel 10 miles to school. His former school, right… Continue watching