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Almanac North
Almanac North is a half-hour program hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott…
The Great Minnesota Recipe
Learn about the culinary experiences, family backgrounds, connection to their recipes…
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
Grantchester
A vicar turned sleuth helps a grumpy cop in the Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester.
The Miniaturist
Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai and Alex Hassell star in a telling of Jessie Burton’s book.
Anne of Green Gables
Anne Shirley heads to school in the city, and Matthew and Marilla face emptiness.
The Chaperone
Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies Louise Brooks to New York City.
Elizabeth Is Missing
An elderly woman is intent on finding her missing friend before dementia erases all clues.
Atlantic Crossing
A Norwegian princess steals the heart of the U.S. president in this WWII period drama.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
Professor T
Professor Tempest and the police return to solve more complex and intriguing crimes.
The Durrells in Corfu
Keeley Hawes stars as an intrepid widow who moves her family to a sunny Greek island.
The Tunnel
Karl Roebuck and Elise Wassermann reunite for the finale of “The Tunnel.”
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Australian outback.
World on Fire
An adrenalized WWII drama following the fates of ordinary people in multiple countries.
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 series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
Thomas Hart Benton
The bittersweet story of an extraordinary American artist.
Feel Grand
Learn to live well, age gracefully, and Feel Grand.
Fires of 1918
The horror and hardship of the great Minnesota fires of 1918 are hard to imagine 100-year
Omaha Beach: Honor and Sacrifice
Seven decades after Allied victory at Omaha Beach, veterans return to Normandy.
You’re Doing It Wrong
Tips and life-hacks from the comedy duo, the Sklar Brothers.
The 1900 Island
In THE 1900 ISLAND, four families go “back in time” to the start of the 20th century
Monstrum
Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.
Steamship America: A North Shore Legend
Before high-speed internet, telephones, and even Highway 61…
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Almanac North is a half-hour program hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott…
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 Art of Home: A Wind River Story
Two indigenous artists create new works and define what it means to be a “native artist.”
Go Figure: The Randy Gardner Story
Discover the life and career of two-time Olympian Randy Gardner.
George Perris: A Sunset in Greece
Experience a Mediterranean sunset as George Perris performs songs of hope and unity.
Austin City Limits
Innovative musicians from every genre perform live in the longest-running music series.
David Holt’s State of Music
Tunes and stories from masters of traditional music recorded on location around the South.
State of the Art
Take a road trip to 1,000 destinations across America, and see what’s happening in art.
Beat Making Lab
Make beats and travel the globe. Everything you need is in the backpack.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Christmas 1914. Allied and German soldiers suspend arms for a night of song and hope.
Sound Field
Music teachers explore the culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Crash Course: Artificial Intelligence
In this series host Jabril Ashe will teach you the logic behind AI.
Hot Mess
Hot Mess is a show about how climate change impacts all of us.
Wild Metropolis
Discover the extraordinary animals adapting to life in the world’s most loved cities.
Ancient Skies
Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.
Magical Land of Oz
Burrow into the magical depths of Australian animal life.
Life at the Waterhole
Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.
How Does It Grow
Telling the stories of our food from field to fork.
Life from Above
Behold Earth as it’s never been seen before through images taken by cameras in space.
Antarctic Extremes
Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Vitals
Get the definitive answers to the health questions everyone is asking.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Food Town
Spend 24 hours — sliced, fried and diced — inside Durham’s restaurant scene.
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
Jamie Oliver Together
This series is the ultimate guide to bringing people together through delicious food.
Baking With Julia
Julia Child shares indispensable techniques and meticulously tested recipes.
No Passport Required
Explore the diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven through American culture.
MotorWeek
Learn the fine points of the automotive world and get tips and advice on your car.
A Few Great Bakeries
A Few Good Pie Places
In this delicious documentary we celebrate A Few Good Pie Places.
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.