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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Season 2 premieres on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
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.
Minnesota Legislative Report
Minnesota Legislative Report is the region’s longest-running public affairs program.
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Dramas
The Chaperone
Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies Louise Brooks to New York City.
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Downton Abbey
The hit drama centers on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.
Elizabeth Is Missing
Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth.
The Unseen Alistair Cooke
Classic and contemporary literature is embodied in the British drama series “Masterpiece.”
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.
Searching for Sequoyah
The life and mysterious death of the Cherokee linquist and politician Sequoyah.
Margaret: The Rebel Princess
Follow this intimate two-part series profiling Princess Margaret.
American Experience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!
Lewis & Clark
Enter the world of Lewis, Clark and the rest of the Corps of Discovery.
Black Folk Don’t
An open conversation that invites everyone to take a second look at the grey areas.
Chasing Voices
John Peabody Harrington crossed the U.S. chasing the last speakers of Native Languages.
Secrets of the Six Wives
Witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives.
Secrets of the Tower of London
Learn the secrets of the tower that has stood guard over London for nearly 1,000 years.
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.
Tina Turner: One Last Time
Tina Turner’s final UK concert
Sergio Mendes & Friends: A Celebration
Join the Grammy Award-winning Brazilian musical artist for a celebration of his life.
Kindred Spirits: Artists Hilda Wilkinson Brown and Lilian Thomas Burwell
A Black aunt and niece become accomplished artists in segregated Washington, D.C.
Making a New American NUTCRACKER
Join narrator Neve Campbell to discover how the Joffrey Ballet brought this piece to life.
Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
Classical Rewind
Classical Rewind takes viewers on an incredible journey to explore the music of the master
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration
Enjoy the music of “Sesame Street” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Happy Holidays with Bing & Frank
Celebrate the holidays with a 1957 special featuring the magical duo of Crosby and Sinatra
Live From Bradley Symphony Center: Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra celebrates its new season.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Koko – The Gorilla Who Talks
Explore the story of Penny Patterson and Koko the gorilla.
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World
Follow Greta Thunberg as she steps from behind the podium and onto the front lines.
Adaptation
Visit communities around the world as they adapt to climate change in surprising ways.
Wonders of Mexico
Journey across Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.
Mysteries of Mental Illness
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
Hacking Your Mind
This four-part series examines how easy it is to hack your mind and what you can do.
Stellar
Stellar is a miniseries that explores frontiers in space science and exploration.
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.
Ghost Forests
In the high country, it’s an uphill battle to save the imperiled whitebark pine.
Twice Born
Step inside the groundbreaking medical frontier that is fetal surgery.
Ancient Skies
Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
Two Cents
Personal finance tip and tricks for millennials and Gen Z!
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Kevin Belton makes Seafood Crepes, Stuffed Crab and Louisiana Oyster Stew.
Eating In with Lidia
Lidia shares stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal prep.
Tacos of Texas
Taco ambassadors explore iconic foods from seven different cities in Texas.
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
Pain Secrets: The Science of Everyday Pain
Explore the scientific origins of common, everyday pain and ways to help minimize it.
Ask This Old House
Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our view
Parentalogic
Parenting is full of obstacles that can be hard to navigate—there’s no instruction manual.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.