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Postcards: Wesley Thompson, Toy Tractor Builder

Retired farmer Wesley Thompson's collection of toy tractors and other farm machinery.

Aired 01/28/2021

Postcards

Postcards: Wesley Thompson, Toy Tractor Builder

Clip: Season 12 Episode 1 | 13m 2sVideo has Closed Captions

Retired farmer Wesley Thompson's collection of toy tractors and other farm machinery.

82-year-old retired farmer Wesley Thompson of Montevideo has an extensive collection of toy tractors, combines and other farm machinery. For more than 20 years, Thompson has modified store-bought kits and fabricated his own pieces to build detailed models. His collection features a variety of unique models including a replica of the first combine he ever owned.

Aired 01/28/2021

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Postcards is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS

Production sponsorship is provided by contributions from the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Explore Alexandria Tourism, Shalom Hill Farm, Margaret A. Cargil Foundation, 96.7kram and viewers like you.

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Arts & Cultural Heritage FundExplore Alexandria MinnesotaShalom Hill FarmMargaret A. Cargill96.7 KRAMWest Central Initiative

Postcards: Artist Ty Kotlowski

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Clip: S12 Ep1 | 7m 2s | The abstract artwork Ty Kotlowski creates is based on his current “emotional vibe." (7m 2s)

Postcards: Ava Hanson, Singer/Songwriter

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Clip: S12 Ep1 | 9m 42s | Singer/songwriter Ava Hanson has performed all around her community and beyond. (9m 42s)

Postcards: Wesley Thompson, Ty Kotlowski, Ava Hanson

Preview: S12 Ep1 | 40s | Learn about toy tractors and splatter paint and listen to beautiful music. (40s)

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Postcards is a local public television program presented by Pioneer PBS

Production sponsorship is provided by contributions from the voters of Minnesota through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, Explore Alexandria Tourism, Shalom Hill Farm, Margaret A. Cargil Foundation, 96.7kram and viewers like you.

Margaret A. Cargill96.7 KRAMWest Central Initiative
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