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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
Unforgotten
Police officers investigate the murder of a boy whose diary implicates four couples.
Baptiste
Tcheky Karyo revives his role as French detective Julien Baptiste in this spinoff of “The
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley heads to school in the city, and Matthew and Marilla face emptiness.
The Unseen Alistair Cooke
Classic and contemporary literature is embodied in the British drama series “Masterpiece.”
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
The Indian Doctor
THE INDIAN DOCTOR is a comedy drama set in the 1960s following a Delhi grad and his wife.
Sanditon
The fan-favorite drama inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
Mrs. Wilson
Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) stars in this drama inspired by her grandmother’s memoir.
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.
Baseball
An American epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, scoundrels and screwballs.
The Parent Show
The Vietnam War
The epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never-before been told on film.
Secrets of Royal Travel
Pack your bags for a rare look at the monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains.
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
In his four-hour series, BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE, Henry Louis Gates,
The Dust Bowl
The Dust Bowl chronicles the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history.
The 1900 Island
In THE 1900 ISLAND, four families go “back in time” to the start of the 20th century
By One Vote: Woman Suffrage in the South
“By One Vote” charts Tennessee’s deciding vote for the 19th Amendment.
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.
Classical Rewind
Classical Rewind takes viewers on an incredible journey to explore the music of the master
Bobby Aro: King of the Great Northwoods
Bobby Aro certainly knew how to put on a show, and that’s just what he did for decades…
Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere
This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent at home in Kansas City.
Stevie Nicks: 24 Karat Gold Tour
Grab a front-row seat for the Grammy Award-winning artist’s epic concert.
Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams
The American Pops Orchestra presents an evening celebrating the album of holiday classics.
We Are Family: Songs of Hope and Unity
Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
United in Song
Ring in the New Year with music that celebrates our nation’s diversity.
Bluegrass Underground
Enjoy established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.
Inside the Met
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Bears of Durango
BEARS OF DURANGO embeds with a dynamic team of wildlife researchers tasked with conducting
Life at the Waterhole
Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.
Return to the Wild
Delve deeper into the mystery of Chris McCandless, whose story inspired Into the Wild.
Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Explore every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle in vibrant close-up, from egg to adult
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
Rivers of Life
Explore extraordinary animals, landscapes, and people who live alongside iconic rivers.
Big Pacific
Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers.
Alzheimer’s: The Caregiver’s Perspective
Caretakers’ experiences in the world of dementia — from diagnosis to the long goodbye.
Islands of Wonder
Journey to three of the most exotic islands on the planet: Madagascar, Borneo and Hawaii.
Great Yellowstone Thaw
Journey to Yellowstone, where wildlife survives one of the greatest seasonal changes.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
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
Dishing with Julia Child
Today’s chefs share insightful, funny and personal comments in appreciation of the Julia C
A Chef’s Life
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The Mind of a Chef
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
Two Cents
Personal finance tip and tricks for millennials and Gen Z!
Tacos of Texas
Taco ambassadors explore iconic foods from seven different cities in Texas.
Good Gumbo
Good Gumbo is an exploration of the historical and cultural roots of southern food.
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman
Become happier, more joyful and energetic with a simple three-step process.
Cook’s Country
Family recipes from every corner of America are re-imagined for home cooks everywhere.