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
The Long Song
A series based on Andrea Levy’s award-winning novel about the end of slavery in Jamaica.
Press
Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet star in this six-part drama.
Atlantic Crossing
A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an eight-part drama.
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Detective Valeria Ferro seeks to solve the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy.
Seaside Hotel
The fate of guests and staff are intertwined at a beach hotel by the North Sea.
Halifax: Retribution
Jane Halifax comes back to the rescue to find a sniper before it’s too late.
World on Fire
Emotionally gripping World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
The Woman in White
A young man encounters a ghostly woman dressed all in white on a moonlit road.
Unforgotten
Police officers investigate the murder of a boy whose diary implicates four couples.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
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.
The Bob Ross Experience
Witness the transformation of Bob Ross’ art studio into an intimate museum experience.
Story of China
The Story of China explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state.
PBS Books
PBS Books celebrates your love of books and introduces you to best-selling authors.
Secrets of the Six Wives
Witness some of the most dramatic moments in the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives.
Shakespeare’s Tomb
Historian Dr. Helen Castor explores the mysteries surrounding Shakespeare’s burial place.
Great Scenic Railway Journeys
The steam engine’s legacy, through those still operational across the U.S. and Canada.
Going to War
Sebastian Junger and Karl Marlantes reveal the warrior’s journey with unflinching candor.
Hemingway
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the writer and his enduring influence.
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.
Happy Holidays with Bing & Frank
Celebrate the holidays with a 1957 special featuring the magical duo of Crosby and Sinatra
Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony: S&M 2
Join the heavy metal band as they combine forces with the nearly 80-member orchestra.
One Voice: The Songs We Share
Join us for a show celebrating uniquely American music.
Loretta Lynn: My Story in My Words
2021 marks the 50th anniversary of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
ABBA Forever: A Celebration
Celebrate the supergroup with Neil Sedaka, Donny Osmond, and the band members themselves.
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross
A pop icon, Bob Ross offers soothing words of wisdom as he paints captivating landscapes.
The Tenors: Best of Our Lives
The Tenors new television special “Best of Our Lives.”
Craft in America
Unearth the splendor of American culture crafts and the people behind the artistry.
Josh Groban: An Evening of Harmony
Join the global superstar for a concert of timeless songs and new music.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
The Amazing Human Body
Explore the internal mechanics of the human body.
Inheritance
Meet three women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer.
Build a Better Memory Through Science
Join host Juju Chang and discover workable strategies that make improving memory fun.
Ghost Forests
In the high country, it’s an uphill battle to save the imperiled whitebark pine.
The Age of Nature
Explore humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife.
BrainCraft
The brain has never been so animated.
Raw to Ready
Explore the science and innovation it takes to transform basic ingredients into machines.
Charlie Bee Company
A Texas beekeeper rescues Africanized honeybees from desperate & dangerous situations.
Surviving Disasters with Les Stroud
Les Stroud demonstrates how to prepare, survive and recover from natural disasters.
Eons
From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of
Wonders of Mexico
Journey across Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Original Fare
Good Gumbo
Good Gumbo is an exploration of the historical and cultural roots of southern food.
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Lexicon of Sustainability is based on a simple premise.
Step It Up with Steph
A weekly dose of health, diet and fitness instruction, STEP IT UP WITH STEPH helps viewers
Kitchen Vignettes
A video blog by Aube Giroux, a passionate organic gardener and home cook.
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.
PBS Parents
Parenting tips and fun kids activities from favorite PBS KIDS programs!
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
The Transformational Power of Yoga
Desiree Rumbaugh shares how simple yoga and meditation practices can strengthen, protect a
Pain Secrets: The Science of Everyday Pain
Explore the scientific origins of common, everyday pain and ways to help minimize it.