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
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
Join the writer as she investigates the murder of Florence Nightingale’s goddaughter.
Beecham House
Tom Bateman stars as John Beecham in the new drama coming to MASTERPIECE.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
Elizabeth Is Missing
Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar
Travel to the deserts of Iraq, where the writer unravels a series of mysterious murders.
Baptiste
Tcheky Karyo revives his role as French detective Julien Baptiste in this spinoff of “The
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
Professor T
Eccentric psychology Professor T has a brilliant mind and an unpredictable nature.
All Creatures Great & Small: Between the Pages
All Creatures Great and Small: Between the Pages features interviews and clips.
Jamestown
PBS Passport Presents: Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Luna and Sophie
Luna Kunath is strong-willed but her penchant for naivety gets her into trouble.
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.
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Recount the trials, tribulations and triumphs of two pioneers of the women’s movement.
Not Done: Women Remaking America
Chart the last 5 years of the women’s movement and its intersectional fight for equality.
1st to fight: Pacific War Marines
This film documents the experiences of 1st Marine Division veterans who fought in WWII.
Civilizations
Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in forging of humanity.
Al Capone: Icon
Try to decide why Americans are fascinated by celebrity gangster Al Capone.
The Queen at War
Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II.
Empire of the Air
Follow the pioneers of radio whose genius and rivalry wove unexpected and tragic stories.
Feel Grand
Learn to live well, age gracefully, and Feel Grand.
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.
PBS For The Arts
Join us as we celebrate the resiliency of the arts in America.
Live From Lincoln Center
Bringing world-class performances to viewers nationwide.
The Tenors: Best of Our Lives
The Tenors new television special “Best of Our Lives.”
Il Volo – Tribute to Ennio Morricone
Join the trio in the city of Verona as they pay tribute to the great film composer.
Benise: Strings of Hope
A deeply personal selection of music in a time when we need the healing power of music mor
Italy Made with Love
Travel through Italy to meet artisans who still create exceptional items by hand.
George Perris: A Sunset in Greece
Experience a Mediterranean sunset as George Perris performs songs of hope and unity.
Journey in Concert: Houston 1981
Capture Journey when they were touring for their then-new album “Escape.”
Crash Course Theater
Welcome to Crash Course Theater where we learn about the history of the dramatic arts!
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.
The Gene Doctors
Targeting the root causes of genetic disease, doctors are now transforming patients’ lives
Eons
From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
NOVA Labs
Star Gazers
Star Gazers is the world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy.
Life on the Reef
View the Great Barrier Reef through the eyes of those who live, work, and play there.
Build a Better Memory Through Science
Join host Juju Chang and discover workable strategies that make improving memory fun.
Saving the Ocean
Crash Course Astronomy
Join host Phil Plait in a Crash Course about the cosmos.
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.
A Taste of What’s Next
What is America? Chefs and hosts Vivian Howard of Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life and Ma
Roadfood
Join host Misha Collins to explore uniquely American dishes in each episode of Roadfood.
Original Fare
The French Chef with Julia Child
PBS Passport Presents: Learn to cook from Julia Child in episodes from the original series
Cook’s Country
Family recipes from every corner of America are re-imagined for home cooks everywhere.
A Chef’s Life
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Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.
Food Forward
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Chef Martin Yan explores how food and spices shaped western China.
Serving Up Science
We’ll give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better.
Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt!