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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
Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley heads to school in the city, and Matthew and Marilla face emptiness.
Us
Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves star in an adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel.
Van der Valk
Marc Warren stars in Van der Valk, an all-new series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary
Downton Abbey
The hit drama centers on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
Seaside Hotel
The fate of guests and staff are intertwined at a beach hotel by the North Sea.
Elizabeth Is Missing
Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes a major national crisis.
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
The Chaperone
Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies Louise Brooks to New York City.
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.
Al Capone: Icon
Try to decide why Americans are fascinated by celebrity gangster Al Capone.
The People’s Protectors
Four Native American veterans reflect on their experiences during the Vietnam War.
Invisible History: Middle Florida’s Hidden Roots
FSU film school presents a new documentary on the history of plantations in North Florida.
Prohibition
The story of the rise, rule, and fall of prohibition and the entire era it encompassed.
Asian Americans
The history of identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans.
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown celebrates Season 6 with ten NEW 30-minute episodes.
Stella – A History of War
Stella, a WWII refugee, shares her story of never losing hope for a better world.
Day of Days: June 6, 1944
Four D-Day veterans to share their experiences in remembrance of the Normandy landing.
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.
Crash Course Theater
Welcome to Crash Course Theater where we learn about the history of the dramatic arts!
Italy Made with Love
Travel through Italy to meet artisans who still create exceptional items by hand.
Inside the Met
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Tower of Power: 50 Years of Funk and Soul
Tower of Power has been delivering their unique brand of soul music to fans since 1968.
Poetry in America
Celebrated guests join Elisa New for a lively discussion of poems by renowned poets.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
Dolly Parton & Friends: 50 Years at the Opry
A celebration of the country music legend’s 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
Join the world’s best-selling soprano for her first-ever Christmas special from London.
The Ornament of the World
See how Muslims, Jews, and Christians in medieval Spain forged a common cultural identity.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Earth’s Natural Wonders
Earth’s natural wonders are beautiful, but survival there takes bravery and ingenuity.
Surviving Disasters with Les Stroud
Les Stroud demonstrates how to prepare, survive and recover from natural disasters.
Out of Our Elements
Explore the surprising molecular connections of the everyday world.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Take a journey through history told through iconic objects modern people take for granted.
To Catch A Comet
Preparing orbiter Rosetta to make history by landing on a comet flying around the sun.
Crash Course Astronomy
Join host Phil Plait in a Crash Course about the cosmos.
Your Inner Fish
Our body is the legacy of our ancient animal ancestors. Meet them in this series.
Human: The World Within
Explore the incredible universe inside each and every one of us.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Genius with Stephen Hawking. You are smarter than you think.
PBS Space Time
Blast off into the cosmos with astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd.
Magical Land of Oz
Burrow into the magical depths of Australian animal life.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
The Hook
Chef Ricky Moore traces the journey of the bonefish from ocean to plate.
Two Cents
Personal finance tip and tricks for millennials and Gen Z!
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.
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.
Let’s Talk Menopause
Get the tools and discover successful strategies to effectively cope with this new phase.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.
A Chef’s Life
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J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
The Stress Solution with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Dr. Chatterjee provides a roadmap for stress relief through a four-step plan.