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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
New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube.
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
Sanditon
The fan-favorite drama inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel.
How Sherlock Changed the World
Examine the impact of the fictional Sherlock Holmes on real criminal investigations.
The Indian Doctor
THE INDIAN DOCTOR is a comedy drama set in the 1960s following a Delhi grad and his wife.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
Les Miserables
Dominic West, David Oyelowo, and Lily Collins star in Victor Hugo’s epic tale.
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Before We Die
Hanna and Bjorn’s hunt for the Mimica family continues, finding new levels of corruption.
The Unseen Alistair Cooke
Classic and contemporary literature is embodied in the British drama series “Masterpiece.”
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.
Charlotte Mansfield: A Woman Photographer Goes to War
Discover the remarkable story of the pioneering military career of Charlotte Dee Mansfield
Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
Follow a documentary film about the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Fast Forward
Follow four families as they travel into their futures to take a proactive look at aging.
This Town
From Grand Portage to Sandstone, Northern Minnesota is dotted with small towns…
Armed in America: Faith & Guns
Join PBS for a special Town Hall event examining the nation’s rising gun violence.
Lincoln @ Gettysburg
Explore how Lincoln used the telegraph to turned the tide of the Civil War.
PBS Books
PBS Books celebrates your love of books and introduces you to best-selling authors.
Discovering Your Warrior Spirit with D.J. Vanas
Tap into your warrior spirit by applying Native American traditions to everyday life.
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.
Mary Chapin Carpenter: One Night Lonely
Join the singer-songwriter for a rare solo concert taped in November 2020 at Wolf Trap.
Daniel O’Donnell and Special Guests
Filmed in front of a live audience at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Northern Ireland
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Pavlo serenades the audience with new music accented with special classics.
An Evening with Lerner and Loewe – Broadway in Concert
An Evening with Lerner and Loewe – Broadway in Concert
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
Yoshiki: Live at Carnegie Hall
Japanese musician Yoshiki packs Carnegie Hall for this stellar live concert performance.
Best of the 60s: Ready, Steady, Go!
Best of the 60s is a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration
Enjoy the music of “Sesame Street” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this reinvention of groundbreaking show.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Gross Science
Bizarre stories from the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science.
Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet
The remarkable story of the deadly hole in the ozone layer – and how we managed to fix it.
Antarctic Extremes
Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.
Gorongosa Park
Experience the inspiring rebirth of the African wilderness in Gorongosa National Park.
Vitals
Get the definitive answers to the health questions everyone is asking.
Big Pacific
Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers.
Big Blue Live
Follow whales, sea lions, sea otters, and more and watch reports from Monterey Aquarium.
Wild Metropolis
Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities.
Wild Weather
The best way to truly understand weather is to get inside it.
Sex in the Wild
Examine the reproductive behaviors and biology of four species.
Life at the Waterhole
Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Bea Ojakangas: Welcome to My Kitchen
A region’s heritage is not found only in its history, art, and music,..
How She Rolls
Meet Carrie Morey — an award-winning baker, cookbook author and entrepreneur.
A Craftsman’s Legacy
Join host Eric Gorges as he meets and learns from America’s finest craftsmen.
Full-Time Kid
Explore fun games, activities, and hobbies with Mya.
In Defense of Food
In Defense of Food debunks the daily media barrage of conflicting claims about nutrition.
Tacos of Texas
Taco ambassadors explore iconic foods from seven different cities in Texas.
In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs
Julia Child takes an in-depth look at contemporary American cooking with top chefs.
Step It Up with Steph
A weekly dose of health, diet and fitness instruction, STEP IT UP WITH STEPH helps viewers
Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt!
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.