
May 4-10, 2025
Weekly Highlights

Minnesota Legislative Report Season 54
Rep. Spencer Igo (R) District: 07A and Rep. Isaac Schultz (R) District: 10B
Minnesota Legislative Report continues its 54th season as the region’s longest-running public affairs program. Hosted by Tony Sertich the hour-long program is a weekly review of activity at the state capitol, featuring lawmakers from Northeastern Minnesota. Most importantly, it offers viewers an opportunity to call or email their legislative questions.
Sunday, May 4 at 5:00 PM

Call the Midwife Season 14
Episode 6
It’s September 1970 and the local dustbin strike leads to a refuse site established outside Nonnatus House. With Rosalind unwell, Joyce takes over her rounds, including a visit to a rude patient who resents being examined by her.
Sunday, May 4 at 7:00 PM
Early streaming available with PBS North Passport.

Miss Austen
Episode One
In 1830, Cassandra Austen arrives in Kintbury after hearing of her friend Eliza’s husband’s impending death. But her true motive becomes clear—Cassandra is searching for the letters her sister Jane wrote to Eliza throughout their friendship.
Sunday, May 4 at 8:00 PM
The entire season is available to stream after the broadcast premiere with PBS North Passport.

MARIE ANTOINETTE Season 2
Episode 7 “Madame Deficit”
Marie Antoinette deals with grief after the death of her daughter and faces extortion over stolen love letters to Fersen. Political turmoil, a struggling economy, and Provence’s personal attacks push Louis toward a nervous breakdown.
Sunday, May 4 at 9:00 PM
The entire season is available to stream with PBS North Passport.

Independent Lens
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s
Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and reveals how roles evolve when one life partner or adult child becomes a caregiver.
Monday, May 5 at 9:00 PM

Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana
Juneau & Whitehorse – Sister Cities
Pati explores the sister cities of Alaska’s capital, Juneau, and the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory, Whitehorse. She finds a pioneering culture of artistry and entrepreneurship thriving alongside the unforgiving wilderness.
Tuesday, May 6 at 8:00 PM

Frontline
Antidote
The U.S. broadcast debut of the award-winning film exposing the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin. The stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin, and the consequences.
Tuesday, May 6 at 9:00 PM

Nature
Hummingbirds of Hollywood
Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness.
Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM

Bugs that Rule the World
Episode One: “Insect Apocalypse”
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect “apocalypse,” revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.
Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00 PM

Almanac North
DSSO
Hosted by Maarja Hewitt and Brett Scott, delivering insightful news and information from across the region. Each episode features dynamic conversations with local leaders, experts, and noteworthy figures who share their unique perspectives and stories in a live setting.
Thursday, May 8 at 5:30 pm on Explore

Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Thursday, May 8 at 7:00 pm

Great Performances
Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical directed by Michael Longhurst from London’s Donmar Warehouse. Grammy nominee Caissie Levy stars in the story of a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.
Friday, May 9 at 9:00 pm