Shows & Documentaries
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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
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
PBS Passport presents: In 1920s Toronto, follow the city’s only female private detectives.
Before We Die
Hanna and Bjorn’s hunt for the Mimica family continues, finding new levels of corruption.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
Elizabeth Is Missing
Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth.
The Child in Time
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Lewis, a children’s books author who loses a child.
The Long Song
A series based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica.
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
All Creatures Great & Small: Between the Pages
All Creatures Great and Small: Between the Pages features interviews and clips.
Before We Die
Two mothers on opposite sides of the law battle to protect and avenge their sons.
How Sherlock Changed the World
Examine the impact of the fictional Sherlock Holmes on real criminal investigations.
Resistance
Resistance tells the story of a group of young heroes fighting for freedom.
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.
The National Parks
The story of an idea as American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical.
Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots
FSU film school presents a new documentary on the history of plantations in North Florida.
Shakespeare’s Tomb
Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
Finding Fellowship
How one community came together in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.
Twin Ports Tonight
The Twin Ports region’s only late night talk show. Andrew Kirov’s hosts an ensemble show.
Charlie Russell’s Old West
Explore Russell’s art and life as he witnessed the end of the Wild West open range.
Earth’s Sacred Wonders
Discover what people do for faith in some of the most stunning sacred places on Earth.
Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service
A journey into the shadowy world of British espionage and Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
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.
United in Song
Ring in the New Year with music that celebrates our nation’s diversity.
Broadway or Bust
Watch America’s top high school musical performers compete for national glory.
Happy Holidays with Bing & Frank
Celebrate the holidays with a 1957 special featuring the magical duo of Crosby and Sinatra
Best of the 60s: Ready, Steady, Go!
Best of the 60s is a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series.
River City Drumbeat
A powerful story of music, love, and legacies set in the American South.
Liza with a Z
Join Liza Minnelli for this 1972 concert film produced by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
State of the Art
Take a road trip to 1,000 destinations across America, and see what’s happening in art.
ABBA Forever: A Celebration
Celebrate the supergroup with Neil Sedaka, Donny Osmond, and the band members themselves.
Mary Chapin Carpenter: One Night Lonely
Join the singer-songwriter for a rare solo concert taped in November 2020 at Wolf Trap.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
I Contain Multitudes
I Contain Multitudes
Humanity from Space
Trace humankind’s long journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species.
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World
Follow Greta Thunberg as she steps from behind the podium and onto the front lines.
E.O. Wilson – Of Ants And Men
An exploration of the remarkable life and groundbreaking ideas of biologist E.O Wilson.
NOVA Labs
Mysteries of Mental Illness
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
Your Inner Fish
Our body is the legacy of our ancient animal ancestors. Meet them in this series.
Autumnwatch New England
In this live production, travel to the colorful landscapes of New England.
Nature’s Great Race
Follow iconic animal herds on of the world’s most breath-taking wildlife adventures.
ReInventors
A show that features scientists, inventors and tinkerers in the Pacific Northwest.
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
Healthy Eating
The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is a nationwide recipe contest for kids ages 8-12.
The French Chef with Julia Child
PBS Passport Presents: Learn to cook from Julia Child in episodes from the original series
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Home chefs go head-to-head to create their unique version of the “typical Minnesota meal”, the hot dish.
Somewhere South
Vivian Howard takes viewers on a culinary tour of the South through cross-cultural dishes.
The Transformational Power of Yoga
Desiree Rumbaugh shares how simple yoga and meditation practices can strengthen, protect a
Eating In with Lidia
Lidia shares stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal prep.
Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
Cook’s Country
Family recipes from every corner of America are re-imagined for home cooks everywhere.
America’s Test Kitchen
Equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes from the test kitchen to the home cook.