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
Season 2 premieres on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
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
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
All Creatures Great & Small: Between the Pages
All Creatures Great and Small: Between the Pages features interviews and clips.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
PBS Passport presents: In 1920s Toronto, follow the city’s only female private detectives.
Us
Tom Hollander and Saskia Reeves star in an adaptation of David Nicholls’ novel.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
Flesh and Blood
Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis star in a juicy mystery about the perils of late-life
The Miniaturist
Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai and Alex Hassell star in a telling of Jessie Burton’s book.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Sanditon
The fan-favorite drama inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
Seaside Hotel
The fate of guests and staff are intertwined at a beach hotel by the North Sea.
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 Warrior Tradition
The largely-untold story of Native Americans who served in the United States military.
Smart Travels–Europe with Rudy Maxa
Discover the best of what Europe has to offer and learn the essentials of traveling smart.
Sacred Journeys
Lewis & Clark
Enter the world of Lewis, Clark and the rest of the Corps of Discovery.
Country Music
Hear the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form.
Secrets of Selfridges
The many amazing secrets hidden in the story of Selfridge and his department store.
In Their Own Words
Explore the lives and impact of the most transformative figures in modern history.
Tales from the Royal Bedchamber
Explore the history behind the obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession.
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.
Beat Making Lab
Make beats and travel the globe. Everything you need is in the backpack.
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this reinvention of groundbreaking show.
From Sea to Shining Sea
Experience the USA’s grandeur with stunning visuals set to uplifting music and poetry.
Meet Carl Jackson
Celebrate a legend with Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt.
The Kennedy Center at 50
Celebrate the re-launch of live, in-person performing arts, hosted by Audra McDonald.
The Violin Alone
The story of two modern visionaries and a quest to push the boundaries of music.
River City Drumbeat
A powerful story of music, love, and legacies set in the American South.
The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang – Live on Copacabana Beach
Rock out with the legendary band at one of the biggest free concerts of all time.
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
Join the world’s best-selling soprano for her first-ever Christmas special from London.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Alzheimer’s: The Caregiver’s Perspective
Caretakers’ experiences in the world of dementia — from diagnosis to the long goodbye.
Super Skyscrapers
Follow the creation of four buildings that will change how we live and work.
ReInventors
A show that features scientists, inventors and tinkerers in the Pacific Northwest.
Crash Course Computer Science
In this series, you will gain a better understanding of how far computers have taken us.
Europe’s New Wild
Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe.
Uranium Twisting the Dragons Tail
Explore one of the Earth’s most controversial elements: uranium.
Magical Land of Oz
Burrow into the magical depths of Australian animal life.
Animal IQ
How smart are Earth’s animals?
Blue Sky Metropolis
“Blue Sky Metropolis” is the story of how aerospace was central to California’s growth.
Crash Course Astronomy
Join host Phil Plait in a Crash Course about the cosmos.
Be Smart
We give you deep answers to simple questions about science and the rest of the universe.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm
Chronicling a year with farmer and sansei, David Masumoto, and his daughter, Nikiko.
Undiscovered Haiti with Jose Andres
José Andrés discovers the history and culture of Haiti through its unique cuisine.
The French Chef with Julia Child
PBS Passport Presents: Learn to cook from Julia Child in episodes from the original series
Lidia’s Kitchen
Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood
George Hirsch Lifestyle
Chef George Hirsch shares tips for the home cook and better-living enthusiast.
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.
The Transformational Power of Yoga
Desiree Rumbaugh shares how simple yoga and meditation practices can strengthen, protect a
Wine First
Discover delicious wine and food through some of Europe’s most beautiful wine regions.
A Craftsman’s Legacy
Join host Eric Gorges as he meets and learns from America’s finest craftsmen.
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.