Shows & Documentaries
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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
Poldark
Gallant 18th century hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
Prime Suspect – Tennison
The revealing backstory of iconic character Jane Tennison in this Prime Suspect prequel.
Mrs. Wilson
Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) stars in this drama inspired by her grandmother’s memoir.
The Long Song
A series based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica.
Unforgotten
This cold case drama series follows detectives as they uncover the truth from the past.
Grantchester
A vicar turned sleuth helps a grumpy cop in the Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester.
Baptiste
Tchéky Karyo stars as French detective Julien Baptiste in this spinoff of “The MIssing.”
Little Women
An adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s story of four sisters on their journey to adulthood.
CLOWN by Quentin Blake
On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on a journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
Elizabeth Is Missing
An elderly woman is intent on finding her missing friend before dementia erases all clues.
Roadkill
Hugh Laurie stars in this thriller about a self-made British politician with no scruples.
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
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.
American Veteran
AMERICAN VETERAN traces the veteran experience across the arc of American history.
The Statue of Liberty
Explore the creation of the Statue of Liberty and what it represents to all Americans.
America By The Numbers
Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland
Host Jeff Wilson showcases the construction marvels of the Swiss rail system.
Surrender On The USS Missouri
This film shares the first-hand accounts of those who witnessed the official end of WWII.
Real Rail Adventures: Swiss Winter Magic
Jeff Wilson explores the construction marvels and visual majesty of the Swiss rail system.
RECONSTRUCTION: AMERICA AFTER THE CIVIL WAR
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War explores the transformative years.
8 Days: To the Moon and Back
Go inside the Apollo 11 spacecraft in this stunning recreation of the first moon landing.
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.
Drawn to Write
Explore the stories behind the story as local author Felicia Schneiderhan…
The Violin Alone
The story of two modern visionaries and a quest to push the boundaries of music.
Stories from the Stage
Sharing extraordinary tales of what it means to be human.
The Art of Home: A Wind River Story
Two indigenous artists create new works and define what it means to be a “native artist.”
The Kennedy Center at 50
Celebrate the re-launch of live, in-person performing arts, hosted by Audra McDonald.
David Holt’s State of Music
Tunes and stories from masters of traditional music recorded on location around the South.
Beat Making Lab
Make beats and travel the globe. Everything you need is in the backpack.
Journey in Concert: Houston 1981
Capture Journey when they were touring for their then-new album “Escape.”
Classical Rewind
Classical Rewind takes viewers on an incredible journey to explore the music of the master
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Alzheimer’s: The Caregiver’s Perspective
Caretakers’ experiences in the world of dementia — from diagnosis to the long goodbye.
Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet
The remarkable story of the deadly hole in the ozone layer – and how we managed to fix it.
Prehistoric Road Trip
Join Emily Graslie for a summer road trip through the heart of America’s dinosaur country.
Antarctic Extremes
Journey to Antarctica and discover what it takes to do science at the bottom of the world.
The Great Polar Bear Feast
The astonishing story of an annual gathering of 80 polar bears near a whaling village.
Deep Look
KQED takes us deep into the small, beautiful world of biology.
Magical Land of Oz
Burrow into the magical depths of Australian animal life.
Nature
Capturing the splendor of the natural world, from the African plains to the Antarctic ice.
Animal IQ
How smart are Earth’s animals?
Build a Better Memory Through Science
Join host Juju Chang and discover workable strategies that make improving memory fun.
NOVA
Explore scientific discoveries on television’s most acclaimed science documentary series.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
La Frontera with Pati Jinich
Travel the U.S.-Mexico border with chef Pati Jinich to explore the region’s rich culture.
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.
Step It Up with Steph
A weekly dose of health, diet and fitness instruction, STEP IT UP WITH STEPH helps viewers
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Chef Martin Yan explores how food and spices shaped western China.
The Hook
Chef Ricky Moore traces the journey of the bonefish from ocean to plate.
Two Cents
Personal finance tips and tricks for millennials and Gen Z!
In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs
Julia Child takes an in-depth look at contemporary American cooking with top chefs.
Julia Child: Cooking With Master Chefs
Julia Child visits sixteen nationally acclaimed master chefs in their own kitchens.
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
A Taste of What’s Next
What is America? Chefs and hosts Vivian Howard of Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life and Ma