Shows & Documentaries
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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
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
The Durrells in Corfu
Keeley Hawes stars as an intrepid widow who moves her family to a sunny Greek island.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
Atlantic Crossing
A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an eight-part drama.
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
Mercy Street
Season 2 of this Civil War-era drama explores the growing chaos within Alexandria.
Unforgotten
Police officers investigate the murder of a boy whose diary implicates four couples.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
Guilt
A hit-and-run plunges brothers Max and Jake into a farcical cover-up.
Poldark
Gallant hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
Broadchurch
When a young boy is murdered, the focus turns to the small town of Broadchurch
Seaside Hotel
The fate of guests and staff are intertwined at a beach hotel by the North Sea.
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.
1913: Seeds of Conflict
Explore an overlooked moment in pre-WWI Palestine when people’s identities overlapped.
American Veteran: Keep It Close
Explore the Veteran experience through unique objects that mattered to them while serving.
That Way Madness Lies
Filmmaker Sandra Luckow and her family attempt to navigate a broken mental health system.
Inside the Vatican
Gain unprecedented access to one of the most important places in the Christian world.
Medal Quest
Introducing the best athletes in the world the elite athletes of the Paralympic Games.
Lucy Worsley’s 12 Days of Tudor Christmas
Discover the surprising Tudor origins of some favorite Christmas traditions.
Seeing, Searching, Being: William Segal
Explore the life of William Segal, a philosopher, publisher, writer and painter.
Civilizations
Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in forging of humanity.
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.
From Sea to Shining Sea
Experience the USA’s grandeur with stunning visuals set to uplifting music and poetry.
Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
Poetry in America
Celebrated guests join Elisa New for a lively discussion of poems by renowned poets.
The 86th Annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Join host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. for a celebration of the 86th Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards.
The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese tells the story of a performance that introduced Italian opera to NYC.
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show
Celebrate the magic of Irish music and dance in this reinvention of groundbreaking show.
Drawn to Write
Explore the stories behind the story as local author Felicia Schneiderhan…
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
Pavlo: Live in Santorini
Pavlo serenades the audience with new music accented with special classics.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Build a Better Memory Through Science
Join host Juju Chang and discover workable strategies that make improving memory fun.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
Infinite Series
Mathematician Kelsey Houston-Edwards shares information to help understand the world.
Europe’s New Wild
Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe.
Extinction: The Facts
David Attenborough explores the extinction crisis and how it drives pandemic diseases.
Earth Emergency
This revealing film examines how human activity is setting off dangerous warming loops.
Climate Change – The Facts
Experts examine the impact of climate change and possible solutions to this global threat.
Expedition
Join Steve Backshall in uncharted territory to uncover the world’s last unknown places.
NOVA Labs
Shanks FX
Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.
The Colorado
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Mark Rylance, The Colorado is an epic film.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Eating In with Lidia
Lidia shares stories, tips, recipes and strategies on how to approach food and meal prep.
Joyful Pain Free Living with Lee Albert
Lee Albert addresses three systems of the body that contribute to pain, stress and aging.
PBS Parents
Parenting tips and fun kids activities from favorite PBS KIDS programs!
In Defense of Food
In Defense of Food debunks the daily media barrage of conflicting claims about nutrition.
Nourish
Nourish is a show about food – what it says about who we are and the ties that connect us.
A Craftsman’s Legacy
Join host Eric Gorges as he meets and learns from America’s finest craftsmen.
Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.
How She Rolls
Meet Carrie Morey — an award-winning baker, cookbook author and entrepreneur.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Kitchen Vignettes
A video blog by Aube Giroux, a passionate organic gardener and home cook.
Cooking in Concert
Julia Child joins Jacques Pepin and Graham Kerr