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
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
CLOWN by Quentin Blake
On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on a journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
Miss Scarlet & The Duke
Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin star in the Victorian era crime drama.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
The Indian Doctor
THE INDIAN DOCTOR is a comedy drama set in the 1960s following a Delhi grad and his wife.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes a major national crisis.
Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar
Travel to the deserts of Iraq, where the writer unravels a series of mysterious murders.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Before We Die
Two mothers on opposite sides of the law battle to protect and avenge their sons.
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.
The People’s Protectors
Four Native American veterans reflect on their experiences during the Vietnam War.
Inside the Vatican
Gain unprecedented access to one of the most important places in the Christian world.
Prohibition
The story of the rise, rule, and fall of prohibition and the entire era it encompassed.
Women War and Peace
Women, War & Peace challenges the conventional wisdom that war and peace are men’s domain.
Fires of 1918
The horror and hardship of the great Minnesota fires of 1918 are hard to imagine 100-year
Secrets of Selfridges
The many amazing secrets hidden in the story of Selfridge and his department store.
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation explores what it means to build a career—and a life—around what you love.
Charlotte Mansfield: A Woman Photographer Goes to War
Discover the remarkable story of the pioneering military career of Charlotte Dee Mansfield
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.
Queen Rock the World
Queen plays their greatest hits in a never-before-seen film of their 1977 tour.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: 50 Years and Circlin’ Back
Celebrate the band’s hits along with special guests
The St Olaf Christmas Festival
Experience one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States.
Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere
This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent at home in Kansas City.
Mary Chapin Carpenter: One Night Lonely
Join the singer-songwriter for a rare solo concert taped in November 2020 at Wolf Trap.
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
In Performance at The White House
Showcasing exceptional American performing arts with the President and the First Lady.
Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Through His Own Redeeming Love
Experience the story of the Bible through “Nine Lessons and Carols.”
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Humanity from Space
Trace humankind’s long journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species.
Hot Mess
Hot Mess is a show about how climate change impacts all of us.
Kingdoms of the Sky
Meet the extraordinary people who make home on the world’s iconic mountain ranges.
Prehistoric Road Trip
Join Emily Graslie for a summer road trip through the heart of America’s dinosaur country.
Ghost Forests
In the high country, it’s an uphill battle to save the imperiled whitebark pine.
The Amazing Human Body
Explore the internal mechanics of the human body.
Koko – The Gorilla Who Talks
Explore the story of Penny Patterson and Koko the gorilla.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Genius with Stephen Hawking. You are smarter than you think.
Human: The World Within
Explore the incredible universe inside each and every one of us.
Islands of Wonder
Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii.
Crash Course Computer Science
In this series, you will gain a better understanding of how far computers have taken us.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
ChefSteps
ChefSteps is here to make you a better cook.
In Defense of Food
In Defense of Food debunks the daily media barrage of conflicting claims about nutrition.
Somewhere South
Vivian Howard takes viewers on a culinary tour of the South through cross-cultural dishes.
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
No Passport Required
Explore the diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven through American culture.
Lidia’s Kitchen
Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood
Pain Secrets: The Science of Everyday Pain
Explore the scientific origins of common, everyday pain and ways to help minimize it.
Step It Up with Steph
A weekly dose of health, diet and fitness instruction, STEP IT UP WITH STEPH helps viewers
Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.
Eating In with Lidia
Lidia shares stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal prep.