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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
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
Elizabeth Is Missing
Glenda Jackson stars as Maud, a woman determined to find her missing friend Elizabeth.
Mrs. Wilson
Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) stars in this drama inspired by her grandmother’s memoir.
Luna and Sophie
Luna Kunath is strong-willed but her penchant for naivety gets her into trouble.
Resistance
Resistance tells the story of a group of young heroes fighting for freedom.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Prime Suspect – Tennison
Starring Stefanie Martini in the iconic role immortalized by Helen Mirren.
Beecham House
Tom Bateman stars as John Beecham in the new drama coming to MASTERPIECE.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
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.
American Veteran: Keep It Close
Explore the Veteran experience through unique objects that mattered to them while serving.
The Lesson
Four children experience Holocaust education for the first time in their native Germany.
Armed in America: Police & Guns
Join PBS for a special Town Hall event examining the nations rising gun violence.
The Vietnam War
The epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never-before been told on film.
Inside Senior Living
Inside Senior Living sparks conversations between caregivers and their loved ones.
London’s New Year’s Day Parade
London’s New Year’s parade is back on streets of the U.K. Capital on January 1, 2022.
The Mayo Clinic
Take a timely look at how one institution has met the changing demands of healthcare.
The Bomb
Learn the powerful story of the most destructive invention in human history.
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.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration
Enjoy the music of “Sesame Street” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Beyond the Baton: A Conductor’s Journey
The story of Thomas Wilkins, one of the few remarkable African American conductors.
The 86th Annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Join host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. for a celebration of the 86th Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards.
The Tenors: Best of Our Lives
The Tenors new television special “Best of Our Lives.”
River City Drumbeat
A powerful story of music, love, and legacies set in the American South.
Austin City Limits
Innovative musicians from every genre perform live in the longest-running music series.
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
Eliades Ochoa: Live at La Casa De La Trova
Showcases the music of Eliades Ochoa, an original member of The Buena Vista Social Club.
Liza with a Z
Join Liza Minnelli for this 1972 concert film produced by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Life at the Waterhole
Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.
Great Yellowstone Thaw
Journey to Yellowstone, where wildlife survives one of the greatest seasonal changes.
Deep Look
KQED takes us deep into the small, beautiful world of biology.
The Farthest
The epic story of NASA’s Voyager mission to the outer planets and into interstellar space.
The Greatest Bond
Follow four disabled veterans as they travel to a prison to be paired with a service dog.
Crash Course: Artificial Intelligence
In this series host Jabril Ashe will teach you the logic behind AI.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
I Contain Multitudes
I Contain Multitudes
Stellar
Stellar is a miniseries that explores frontiers in space science and exploration.
Nature’s Great Race
Follow iconic animal herds on of the world’s most breath-taking wildlife adventures.
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.
The Stress Solution with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Dr. Chatterjee provides a roadmap for stress relief through a four-step plan.
Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt!
Cooking in Concert
Julia Child joins Jacques Pepin and Graham Kerr
Joyful Pain Free Living with Lee Albert
Lee Albert addresses three systems of the body that contribute to pain, stress and aging.
A Craftsman’s Legacy
Join host Eric Gorges as he meets and learns from America’s finest craftsmen.
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
Roadfood
Join host Misha Collins to explore uniquely American dishes in each episode of Roadfood.
A Chef’s Life
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Somewhere South
Vivian Howard takes viewers on a culinary tour of the South through cross-cultural dishes.
Wine First
Discover delicious wine and food through some of Europe’s most beautiful wine regions.
Simply Ming
Host Ming Tsai prepares dishes using ingredients from his East-Wbe provided