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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
Agatha and the Midnight Murders
Discover the writer’s plan to sell a manuscript that kills off detective Hercule Poirot.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
Broadchurch
When a young boy is murdered, the focus turns to the small town of Broadchurch
No Second Chance
NO SECOND CHANCE, a French thriller based on the novel by Harlan Coben.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
The Windermere Children
Child survivors of the Holocaust are brought to Windermere to recuperate.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
The Trouble With Maggie Cole
See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control.
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
The Child in Time
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Lewis, a children’s books author who loses a child.
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.
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
See how the first fully integrated college football team in America changed the game.
Constitution USA with Peter Sagal
Peter Sagal travels across the country to find where the U.S. Constitution lives.
The Reunited States
Four Americans embark on personal journeys to bridge our political and racial divisions.
Agatha Christie’s England
Take a literary tour of England and the locations featured in Agatha Christie’s books.
Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten
Learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on the one hundredth anniversary of the crime.
Lewis & Clark
Enter the world of Lewis, Clark and the rest of the Corps of Discovery.
American Masters
Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America’s artistic and cultural 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.
Christmas With The Tabernacle Choir
Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Megan Hilty & Neal McDonough
Da Ponte’s Oratorio: A Concert for New York
An Italian opera company restages an oratorio last performed in 1826.
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker.
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Pavlo serenades the audience with new music accented with special classics.
StoryBored USA
Empowering diverse youth and millennials to tell their stories through arts and media.
Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
Latin Music USA
A 4-part series showcasing an extraordinary range of musical artists and influencers.
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
Jazz
Ken Burns follows the growth and development of jazz music.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
The Farthest
The epic story of NASA’s Voyager mission to the outer planets and into interstellar space.
Wild Alaska Live
Watch live as thousands of animals gather to take part in Alaska’s amazing summer feast.
The Colorado
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Mark Rylance, The Colorado is an epic film.
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
Sinking Cities
A series examining how cities are preparing for the real-time effects of climate change.
When Disaster Strikes
See the mechanics of disaster relief from the heroes responding on the ground.
Big Blue Live
Follow whales, sea lions, sea otters, and more and watch reports from Monterey Aquarium.
NHK SPECIAL – Jared Diamond’s Rise of the Third Chimpanzee
The NHK SPECIAL: JARED DIAMOND’S RISE OF THE THIRD CHIMPANZEE is a series of lectures.
Rivers of Life
Explore extraordinary animals, landscapes, and people who live alongside iconic rivers.
Vitals
Get the definitive answers to the health questions everyone is asking.
PBS Space Time
Blast off into the cosmos with astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Chef Martin Yan explores how food and spices shaped western China.
The Transformational Power of Yoga
Desiree Rumbaugh shares how simple yoga and meditation practices can strengthen, protect a
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
Parentalogic
Parenting is full of obstacles that can be hard to navigate—there’s no instruction manual.
Serving Up Science
We’ll give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better.
Let’s Talk Menopause
Get the tools and discover successful strategies to effectively cope with this new phase.
Yndi Yoga
Bring your bodies and minds to optimal health, while also nourishing the soul.
Original Fare
Farm to Table Family
Bringing the family together through food.
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.