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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Season 2 premieres on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Minnesota Historia
New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube.
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
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
The Miniaturist
Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai and Alex Hassell star in a telling of Jessie Burton’s book.
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
Broadchurch
When a young boy is murdered, the focus turns to the small town of Broadchurch
The Trouble With Maggie Cole
See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control.
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.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
PBS Passport presents: In 1920s Toronto, follow the city’s only female private detectives.
The Woman in White
A young man encounters a ghostly woman dressed all in white on a moonlit road.
Guilt
A hit-and-run plunges brothers Max and Jake into a farcical cover-up.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes a major national crisis.
Downton Abbey
The hit drama centers on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.
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.
The People’s Protectors
Four Native American veterans reflect on their experiences during the Vietnam War.
Hillary
View a scripted drama about the life of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Eagles of Mercy
A seldom-told chapter of the World War II narrative, during the opening moments of D-Day.
Thomas Hart Benton
The bittersweet story of an extraordinary American artist.
Secrets of the Six Wives
Witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives.
Blank on Blank
A fresh take on classic interviews with famous authors, artists, and celebrities.
The Warrior Tradition
The largely-untold story of Native Americans who served in the United States military.
The Lesson
Four children experience Holocaust education for the first time in their native Germany.
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.
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Alan Cumming recounts the origin story of how a prince got put into a nutcracker.
Bluegrass Underground
Enjoy established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.
ABBA Forever: A Celebration
Celebrate the supergroup with Neil Sedaka, Donny Osmond, and the band members themselves.
The St Olaf Christmas Festival
Experience one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States.
The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks
Enjoy The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks
We Are Family: Songs of Hope and Unity
Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
Inside the Met
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Trinity: Classically Irish
Enjoy an evening of Irish music as this charming trio performs beloved songs.
Salute to Budapest and Vienna
Enjoy a lively celebration of song and dance with works from beloved European composers.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Blue Sky Metropolis
“Blue Sky Metropolis” is the story of how aerospace was central to California’s growth.
The Greatest Bond
Follow four disabled veterans as they travel to a prison to be paired with a service dog.
Life on the Reef
View the Great Barrier Reef through the eyes of those who live, work, and play there.
Twice Born
Step inside the groundbreaking medical frontier that is fetal surgery.
Neanderthal
See what our ancient ancestors looked like and what would have happened when we met them.
Eons
From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of
I Contain Multitudes
I Contain Multitudes
Mysteries of Mental Illness
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
A story of human ingenuity and perseverance but also of hubris and misperception.
Nature’s Great Race
Follow iconic animal herds on of the world’s most breath-taking wildlife adventures.
Gross Science
Bizarre stories from the slimy, smelly, creepy world of science.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Simply Ming
Host Ming Tsai prepares dishes using ingredients from his East-Wbe provided
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
Nourish
Nourish is a show about food – what it says about who we are and the ties that connect us.
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Good Gumbo
Good Gumbo is an exploration of the historical and cultural roots of southern food.
Full-Time Kid
Explore fun games, activities, and hobbies with Mya.
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
MotorWeek
Learn the fine points of the automotive world and get tips and advice on your car.
Changing Season: On the Masumoto Family Farm
Chronicling a year with farmer and sansei, David Masumoto, and his daughter, Nikiko.