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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
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Detective Valeria Ferro seeks to solve the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy.
Flesh and Blood
Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis star in a juicy mystery about the perils of late-life
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
No Second Chance
NO SECOND CHANCE, a French thriller based on the novel by Harlan Coben.
The Windermere Children
Child survivors of the Holocaust are brought to Windermere to recuperate.
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
Mrs. Wilson
Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre) stars in this drama inspired by her grandmother’s memoir.
Downton Abbey
The hit drama centers on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.
Professor T
Eccentric psychology Professor T has a brilliant mind and an unpredictable nature.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
Little Women
Four sisters journey to adulthood during the Civil War.
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.
Brew North: A Beer Story
Explore the pioneering spirit and passion that connects the brewing community through time
Prince Albert: A Victorian Hero Revealed
Discover the profound role Prince Albert played in shaping Victorian Britain.
How the Monuments Came Down
This landmark film reveals Richmond’s history of white supremacy and Black resistance.
The World of Wisdom and Wonder
Escape the stress of everyday life with scenes of nature set to music and words of wisdom.
We’ll Meet Again
Join Ann Curry to witness reunions of those whose lives crossed at pivotal moments.
Hispanic Heritage Awards
Celebrate the recipients of the Hispanic Heritage Awards.
Not Done: Women Remaking America
Chart the last 5 years of the women’s movement and its intersectional fight for equality.
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.
The Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra Family Christmas Show
Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin join together for a memorable Christmas celebration.
Beyond the Baton: A Conductor’s Journey
The story of Thomas Wilkins, one of the few remarkable African American conductors.
INXS: Live Baby Live
Experience this stunning live concert from London filmed in 1991
One Voice: The Songs We Share
Join us for a show celebrating uniquely American music.
Melissa Etheridge: The is M.E. Live in LA
This concert special showcases one of rock’s great female icons and her band.
Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Celebrate a star-studded Christmas with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese tells the story of a performance that introduced Italian opera to NYC.
George Perris: A Sunset in Greece
Experience a Mediterranean sunset as George Perris performs songs of hope and unity.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
EARTH A New Wild
Dr. M. Sanjayan explores the most striking places on Earth.
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
Uranium Twisting the Dragons Tail
Explore one of the Earth’s most controversial elements: uranium.
The Farthest
The epic story of NASA’s Voyager mission to the outer planets and into interstellar space.
Return to the Wild
Delve deeper into the mystery of Chris McCandless, whose story inspired Into the Wild.
Physics Girl
Physics videos for every atom and eve.
Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Explore every stage of the butterfly’s life cycle in vibrant close-up, from egg to adult
Infinite Series
Mathematician Kelsey Houston-Edwards shares information to help understand the world.
BrainCraft
The brain has never been so animated.
Wonders of Mexico
Journey across Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.
Alzheimer’s: The Caregiver’s Perspective
Caretakers’ experiences in the world of dementia — from diagnosis to the long goodbye.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
No Passport Required
Explore the diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven through American culture.
In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs
Julia Child takes an in-depth look at contemporary American cooking with top chefs.
PBS Parents
Parenting tips and fun kids activities from favorite PBS KIDS programs!
Food Forward
Let’s Talk Menopause
Get the tools and discover successful strategies to effectively cope with this new phase.
Baking With Julia
Julia Child shares indispensable techniques and meticulously tested recipes.
MotorWeek
Learn the fine points of the automotive world and get tips and advice on your car.
Food Flirts
Two passionate food explorers on a mission to tackle their culinary bucket list.
Joyful Pain Free Living with Lee Albert
Lee Albert addresses three systems of the body that contribute to pain, stress and aging.
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Kevin Belton makes Seafood Crepes, Stuffed Crab and Louisiana Oyster Stew.