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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Home chefs go head-to-head to create their unique version of the “typical Minnesota meal”, the hot dish.
Minnesota Historia
Minnesota Historia is your guide to all things quirky in Minnesota’s past.
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
A visually stunning celebration of our spectacular starry skies…
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Native Report
An entertaining, informative series that celebrates Native American culture and heritage.
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Dramas
Frankie Drake Mysteries
PBS Passport presents: In 1920s Toronto, follow the city’s only female private detectives.
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Detective Valeria Ferro seeks to solve the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy.
The Long Song
A series based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica.
Little Women
Four sisters journey to adulthood during the Civil War.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes a major national crisis.
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
Unforgotten
Police officers investigate the murder of a boy whose diary implicates four couples.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Prime Suspect – Tennison
Starring Stefanie Martini in the iconic role immortalized by Helen Mirren.
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
History & Culture
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Native Report
An entertaining, informative series that celebrates Native American culture and heritage.
Lost Duluth
This is the story of people and places lost to history…
Making It Up North
In this PBS North series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
Florence: The Art of Magnificence
Travel through Florence to discover how the city invented the art of magnificence.
The Queen at War
Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II.
Brooklyn Bridge
Trace the bridge’s transformation from a feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol.
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets
Lucy Worsley visits the incredible locations where Royal history was made.
Mark Twain
An illuminating portrait of a man who is one of the greatest writers in American history.
The Civil War
A monumental series that explores the most important conflict in our nation’s history.
Blank on Blank
A fresh take on classic interviews with famous authors, artists, and celebrities.
Angels on Horseback: Midwives in the Mountains
Learn how Mary Carson Breckinridge brought unprecedented healthcare to rural Appalachia.
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
Minnesota Legislative Report
Minnesota Legislative Report is the region’s longest-running public affairs program.
Opioids: Crisis in the Northland
Throughout the six-part miniseries, highlighting stories of those affected by opioids, inc
#MeToo, Now What?
Executive editor and host Zainab Salbi goes beyond the headlines about sexual harassment.
180 Days
An intimate portrait of this fledgling school’s day-to-day stories.
9/11 Inside the Pentagon
Learn what occurred behind the walls of one of America’s most secretive buildings on 9/11.
Above The Noise
Take a deeper look at research and facts behind controversial and trending news topics.
After Newtown
The questions of how to respond face us all.
Amanpour and Company
Amanpour and Company features conversations with leaders and decision makers.
America After Charleston
A PBS town hall exploring the complex issues surrounding recent events of Charleston, SC.
America After Ferguson
Join a town hall meeting to explore complex issues surrounding Michael Brown’s death.
America From Scratch
What if we made “America From Scratch” today rather than 250 years ago?
Arts & Music
Who Is Rainbow Trout?
The question – Who Is Rainbow Trout? – is a familiar one to fans of Rainbow Trout…
Northern Rhythms
Explore the unique natural landscapes of the Northland through music.
The PlayList Presents
Watch emerging local musicians from throughout Northern MN in this remix of the PlayList.
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Join one of the world’s great guitarists for a legendary show in Dallas
Journey in Concert: Houston 1981
Capture Journey when they were touring for their then-new album “Escape.”
Bobby Aro: King of the Great Northwoods
Bobby Aro certainly knew how to put on a show, and that’s just what he did for decades…
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
A pop icon, Bob Ross offers soothing words of wisdom as he paints captivating landscapes.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Through His Own Redeeming Love
Experience the story of the Bible through “Nine Lessons and Carols.”
Songwriting with Soldiers
A collaborative of artists works with veterans to tell stories of war through song.
Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony: S&M 2
Join the heavy metal band as they combine forces with the nearly 80-member orchestra.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
NOVA Labs
Earth Emergency
This revealing film examines how human activity is setting off dangerous warming loops.
The Gene
A historical biography of the human genome.
Climate Change – The Facts
Experts examine the impact of climate change and possible solutions to this global threat.
First Peoples
See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species.
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
Follow 6 baby animals as they face the challenges of surviving their first year of life.
Shanks FX
Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.
To Catch A Comet
Preparing orbiter Rosetta to make history by landing on a comet flying around the sun.
Sinking Cities
A series examining how cities are preparing for the real-time effects of climate change.
Vitals
Get the definitive answers to the health questions everyone is asking.
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Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Let’s Talk Menopause
Get the tools and discover successful strategies to effectively cope with this new phase.
A Few Great Bakeries
Roadfood
Join host Misha Collins to explore uniquely American dishes in each episode of Roadfood.
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
Simply Ming
Host Ming Tsai prepares dishes using ingredients from his East-Wbe provided
Two Cents
Personal finance tip and tricks for millennials and Gen Z!
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Kevin Belton makes Seafood Crepes, Stuffed Crab and Louisiana Oyster Stew.
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
Pain Secrets: The Science of Everyday Pain
Explore the scientific origins of common, everyday pain and ways to help minimize it.