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
Little Women
Four sisters journey to adulthood during the Civil War.
Mr. Selfridge
In 1909 London, a flamboyant American entrepreneur seeks to thrill London’s shoppers.
COBRA
Follow the British government committee COBRA as it overcomes a major national crisis.
Seaside Hotel
The fate of guests and staff are intertwined at a beach hotel by the North Sea.
Miss Scarlet & The Duke
Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin star in the Victorian era crime drama.
Poldark
Gallant hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
The Woman in White
A young man encounters a ghostly woman dressed all in white on a moonlit road.
Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar
Travel to the deserts of Iraq, where the writer unravels a series of mysterious murders.
Professor T
Professor T’s world is slowly undone after agreeing to help solve a difficult case.
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.
Agatha Christie’s England
Take a literary tour of England and the locations featured in Agatha Christie’s books.
Origin of Everything
Origin of Everything is a history show from PBS Digital Studios.
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation explores what it means to build a career—and a life—around what you love.
The Queen at War
Learn how the longest reigning monarch in British history was shaped by World War II.
Searching for Sequoyah
The life and mysterious death of the Cherokee linquist and politician Sequoyah.
Prince Albert: A Victorian Hero Revealed
Discover the profound role Prince Albert played in shaping Victorian Britain.
Deepak Chopra: The Path to Enlightenment
Explore Dr. Chopra’s three-step plan to change lives and develop a higher vision for life.
Intersections
Highlighting community members from across Northern Minnesota…
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.
Drawn to Write
Explore the stories behind the story as local author Felicia Schneiderhan…
Jazz
Ken Burns follows the growth and development of jazz music.
Go Figure: The Randy Gardner Story
Discover the life and career of two-time Olympian Randy Gardner.
An Evening with Lerner and Loewe – Broadway in Concert
An Evening with Lerner and Loewe – Broadway in Concert
The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang – Live on Copacabana Beach
Rock out with the legendary band at one of the biggest free concerts of all time.
Sound Tracks
A journalistic adventure unearthing instruments, dance and music without borders.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration
Enjoy the music of “Sesame Street” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
The St Olaf Christmas Festival
Experience one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States.
The Violin Alone
The story of two modern visionaries and a quest to push the boundaries of music.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
A Year in Space
A Year In Space gives viewers a window into astronaut Scott Kelly’s unprecedented mission.
Eons
From the dawn of life in the Archaean Eon through the Mesozoic Era — the so-called “Age of
Ancient Skies
Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.
The Greatest Bond
Follow four disabled veterans as they travel to a prison to be paired with a service dog.
Shanks FX
Learn to create Hollywood-style effects in this DIY film series.
E.O. Wilson – Of Ants And Men
An exploration of the remarkable life and groundbreaking ideas of biologist E.O Wilson.
Europe’s New Wild
Explore the resurgence of iconic wildlife and natural processes across Europe.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Genius with Stephen Hawking. You are smarter than you think.
The Molecule That Made Us
H2O: The Molecule that Made Us tells the human story through our relationship to water.
NOVA
Explore scientific discoveries on television’s most acclaimed science documentary series.
Koko – The Gorilla Who Talks
Explore the story of Penny Patterson and Koko the gorilla.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Cooking in Concert
Julia Child joins Jacques Pepin and Graham Kerr
Step It Up with Steph
A weekly dose of health, diet and fitness instruction, STEP IT UP WITH STEPH helps viewers
Undiscovered Haiti with Jose Andres
José Andrés discovers the history and culture of Haiti through its unique cuisine.
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.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.
Deepak Chopra: Becoming MetaHuman
Become happier, more joyful and energetic with a simple three-step process.
Pain Secrets: The Science of Everyday Pain
Explore the scientific origins of common, everyday pain and ways to help minimize it.
The Stress Solution with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Dr. Chatterjee provides a roadmap for stress relief through a four-step plan.
Lidia’s Kitchen
Lidia shares anecdotes and recipes from her childhood
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Chef Martin Yan explores how food and spices shaped western China.