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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
CLOWN by Quentin Blake
On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on a journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
The Woman in White
A young man encounters a ghostly woman dressed all in white on a moonlit road.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Australian outback.
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
Endeavour
Shaun Evans charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral Detective Constable Morse.
Van der Valk
Marc Warren stars in Van der Valk, an all-new series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
The Indian Doctor
THE INDIAN DOCTOR is a comedy drama set in the 1960s following a Delhi grad and his wife.
Poldark
Gallant hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
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.
Lost Superior
This documentary looks back at the storied history of the first city of the Twin Ports…
Born to Explore with Richard Wiese
Richard takes viewers on a journey in search of wonders untouched by modern civilization.
Samantha Brown’s Places to Love
Samantha Brown celebrates Season 6 with ten NEW 30-minute episodes.
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation explores what it means to build a career—and a life—around what you love.
Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission
Follow the story of the Memphis Belle and her two crews.
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson was the first African American Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Recount the trials, tribulations and triumphs of two pioneers of the women’s movement.
Journey Home To The USS Arizona
The family of a Pearl Harbor survivor place his ashes aboard the sunken USS Arizona.
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.
One Voice: The Songs We Share
Join us for a show celebrating uniquely American music.
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
Join the world’s best-selling soprano for her first-ever Christmas special from London.
Bobby Aro: King of the Great Northwoods
Bobby Aro certainly knew how to put on a show, and that’s just what he did for decades…
John Denver: Country Roads – Live in England
Join one of the best-loved recording artists at a concert filmed in 1986 in the UK
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
Songwriting with Soldiers
A collaborative of artists works with veterans to tell stories of war through song.
In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl
Get a front-row seat to some of the best musical performances at the Hollywood Bowl.
Open a Book, Open the World – The Library of Congress National Book Festival
Explore interviews and insights from some of the nation’s most prolific literary voices.
Il Volo – Tribute to Ennio Morricone
Join the trio in the city of Verona as they pay tribute to the great film composer.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
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.
The Gene Doctors
Targeting the root causes of genetic disease, doctors are now transforming patients’ lives
The Gene
A historical biography of the human genome.
Life from Above
Behold Earth as it’s never been seen before through images taken by cameras in space.
Star Gazers
Star Gazers is the world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy.
Big Blue Live
Follow whales, sea lions, sea otters, and more and watch reports from Monterey Aquarium.
Super Skyscrapers
Follow the creation of four buildings that will change how we live and work.
NOVA Labs
Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
A story of human ingenuity and perseverance but also of hubris and misperception.
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
The Transformational Power of Yoga
Desiree Rumbaugh shares how simple yoga and meditation practices can strengthen, protect a
Original Fare
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
Bea Ojakangas: Welcome to My Kitchen
A region’s heritage is not found only in its history, art, and music,..
Food – Delicious Science
Food – Delicious Science is the scientific story of your next meal.
Let’s Talk Menopause
Get the tools and discover successful strategies to effectively cope with this new phase.
A Taste of What’s Next
What is America? Chefs and hosts Vivian Howard of Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life and Ma
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
Undiscovered Haiti with Jose Andres
José Andrés discovers the history and culture of Haiti through its unique cuisine.
Parentalogic
Parenting is full of obstacles that can be hard to navigate—there’s no instruction manual.
Somewhere South
Vivian Howard takes viewers on a culinary tour of the South through cross-cultural dishes.