Shows & Documentaries
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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
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…
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Great Gardening
The unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Making It Up North
In this PBS North series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
Intersections
Highlighting community members from across Northern Minnesota…
Rare Finds
Rediscover the Arrowhead! Hit the Road for a Tour of 10 Historical Treasures.
Dramas
Broadchurch
When a young boy is murdered, the focus turns to the small town of Broadchurch
Vienna Blood
Dr. Max Liebermann and DI Oskar Rheinhardt team up to solve mysteries in 1900s Vienna.
No Second Chance
NO SECOND CHANCE, a French thriller based on the novel by Harlan Coben.
Beecham House
Tom Bateman stars as John Beecham in the new drama coming to MASTERPIECE.
Flesh and Blood
Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis star in a juicy mystery about the perils of late-life
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
Unforgotten
Police officers investigate the murder of a boy whose diary implicates four couples.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
CLOWN by Quentin Blake
On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on a journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
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.
Earth’s Sacred Wonders
Discover what people do for faith in some of the most stunning sacred places on Earth.
The Bob Ross Experience
Witness the transformation of Bob Ross’ art studio into an intimate museum experience.
Rick Steves Island Hopping Europe
Rick Steves tours four intriguing European islands: Malta, Capri, Orkney, and Skye.
BOSS: The Black Experience in Business
The history of business and entrepreneurship lies at the heart of the American story.
That Way Madness Lies
Filmmaker Sandra Luckow and her family attempt to navigate a broken mental health system.
Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet
Follow a documentary film about the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
The Registry
See the hidden history of the US Army’s Military Intelligence Service during World War II.
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
Minnesota Legislative Report
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.
Trinity: Classically Irish
Enjoy an evening of Irish music as this charming trio performs beloved songs.
Journey in Concert: Houston 1981
Capture Journey when they were touring for their then-new album “Escape.”
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Pavlo serenades the audience with new music accented with special classics.
Johnny Cash: A Night to Remember
Discover a never-before-seen Johnny Cash concert from 1973
Wynonna Judd: Concert from My Place
Join the country legend and special guests for a concert from her home outside Nashville.
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…
Songwriting with Soldiers
A collaborative of artists works with veterans to tell stories of war through song.
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
George Perris: A Sunset in Greece
Experience a Mediterranean sunset as George Perris performs songs of hope and unity.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
Follow 6 baby animals as they face the challenges of surviving their first year of life.
Mysteries of Mental Illness
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
The Molecule That Made Us
H2O: The Molecule that Made Us tells the human story through our relationship to water.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Take a journey through history told through iconic objects modern people take for granted.
Antarctic Extremes
Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.
Life at the Waterhole
Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.
Extinction: The Facts
David Attenborough explores the extinction crisis and how it drives pandemic diseases.
Hot Mess
Hot Mess is a show about how climate change impacts all of us.
Nature’s Great Race
Follow iconic animal herds on of the world’s most breath-taking wildlife adventures.
Wild Alaska Live
Watch live as thousands of animals gather to take part in Alaska’s amazing summer feast.
Songs for Unusual Creatures
The world’s strangest creatures finally get their theme songs.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
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.
Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman
Become happier, more joyful and energetic with a simple three-step process.
The Hook
Chef Ricky Moore traces the journey of the bonefish from ocean to plate.
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.
Wine First
Discover delicious wine and food through some of Europe’s most beautiful wine regions.
Pati’s Mexican Table
Pati embarks upon an exciting and entertaining journey into Mexico’s history and culture.
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
Dishing with Julia Child
Today’s chefs share insightful, funny and personal comments in appreciation of the Julia C