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
Broadchurch
When a young boy is murdered, the focus turns to the small town of Broadchurch
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
The Child in Time
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Stephen Lewis, a children’s books author who loses a child.
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Australian outback.
The Windermere Children
Child survivors of the Holocaust are brought to Windermere to recuperate.
All Creatures Great & Small: Between the Pages
All Creatures Great and Small: Between the Pages features interviews and clips.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes a major national crisis.
The Chaperone
Society matron Norma Carlisle accompanies Louise Brooks to New York City.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
Baptiste
Tcheky Karyo revives his role as French detective Julien Baptiste in this spinoff of “The
The Trouble With Maggie Cole
See what happens when idle gossip escalates out of control.
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.
Rise of the Nazis
See how Adolf Hitler and the Nazis rise to power and usher in the death of democracy.
Jackie Robinson
Examines the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson.
Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie
Discover what made the world’s most successful crime writer tick.
Prohibition
The story of the rise, rule, and fall of prohibition and the entire era it encompassed.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is a two-part portrait of our enigmatic and brilliant third president.
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Myths & Secrets
Lucy Worsley visits the incredible locations where Royal history was made.
Inside the Vatican
Gain unprecedented access to one of the most important places in the Christian world.
This Town
From Grand Portage to Sandstone, Northern Minnesota is dotted with small towns…
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.
Beat Making Lab
Make beats and travel the globe. Everything you need is in the backpack.
Italy Made with Love
Travel through Italy to meet artisans who still create exceptional items by hand.
The St Olaf Christmas Festival
Experience one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States.
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
ABBA Forever: A Celebration
Celebrate the supergroup with Neil Sedaka, Donny Osmond, and the band members themselves.
Classical Rewind
Classical Rewind takes viewers on an incredible journey to explore the music of the master
StoryBored USA
Empowering diverse youth and millennials to tell their stories through arts and media.
The Oratorio: A Documentary with Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese tells the story of a performance that introduced Italian opera to NYC.
Latin Music USA
A 4-part series showcasing an extraordinary range of musical artists and influencers.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
PBS Space Time
Blast off into the cosmos with astrophysicist Matt O’Dowd.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Genius with Stephen Hawking. You are smarter than you think.
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
Neanderthal
See what our ancient ancestors looked like and what would have happened when we met them.
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.
EARTH A New Wild
Dr. M. Sanjayan explores the most striking places on Earth.
Build a Better Memory Through Science
Join host Juju Chang and discover workable strategies that make improving memory fun.
Life at the Waterhole
Explore the drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras.
Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
A story of human ingenuity and perseverance but also of hubris and misperception.
Operation Maneater
Veterinarian Mark Evans uses technology to tackle three deadly predators.
Inheritance
Meet three women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
The Stress Solution with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Dr. Chatterjee provides a roadmap for stress relief through a four-step plan.
La Frontera with Pati Jinich
Travel the U.S.-Mexico border with chef Pati Jinich to explore the region’s rich culture.
The Victory Garden
From the garden to the kitchen, get the latest tips, solutions and recipes on going green.
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
This Old House
TV’s original home-improvement show.
Lidia’s Kitchen
Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.
Julia Child: Cooking With Master Chefs
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.
Parentalogic
Parenting is full of obstacles that can be hard to navigate—there’s no instruction manual.