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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
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
Dark Angel
This drama tells the true story of Victorian murderer Mary Ann Cotton (Joanne Froggatt).
Van der Valk
Marc Warren stars in Van der Valk, an all-new series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Detective Valeria Ferro seeks to solve the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy.
Before We Die
Hanna and Bjorn’s hunt for the Mimica family continues, finding new levels of corruption.
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
Miss Scarlet & The Duke
Kate Phillips and Stuart Martin star in the Victorian era crime drama.
Jamestown
Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
The Miniaturist
Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai and Alex Hassell star in a telling of Jessie Burton’s book.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Follow the heroes of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Australian outback.
Grantchester
Tom Brittney stars as a handsome vicar with a penchant for crime solving.
Man In An Orange Shirt
Two love stories, sixty years apart, chart the challenges in gay lives in England.
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.
MN Hockey: Land of 10,000 Rinks
Drive through just about any community in northeastern Minnesota during the winter months.
Elvis and the USS Arizona
The story of how one of music’s biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial.
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Photo Album
Lucy Worsley takes us through the story of the royal photograph.
The Mayo Clinic
Take a timely look at how one institution has met the changing demands of healthcare.
Hemingway
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the writer and his enduring influence.
ForEveryone.Net
After 25 years outside the spotlight, Sir Tim Berners-Lee emerges to tell his story for th
The Art Assignment
Join the Art Assignment community for projects with great American contemporary artists.
Statecraft: The Bush 41 Team
Examine George H.W. Bush’s foreign policy team’s expertise as they navigated world crises.
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.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
Christmas 1914. Allied and German soldiers suspend arms for a night of song and hope.
Eliades Ochoa: Live at La Casa De La Trova
Showcases the music of Eliades Ochoa, an original member of The Buena Vista Social Club.
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.
Wynonna Judd: Concert from My Place
Join the country legend and special guests for a concert from her home outside Nashville.
Dear Jerry: Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia
A concert honoring one of the most influential musicians and cultural icons of our time.
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
Examine the life of the original art star.
Detroit Arts
Detroit Arts connects you with Detroit area arts & culture.
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…
The Amazing Human Body
Explore the internal mechanics of the human body.
Sex in the Wild
Examine the reproductive behaviors and biology of four species.
Star Gazers
Star Gazers is the world’s only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy.
Crash Course Astronomy
Join host Phil Plait in a Crash Course about the cosmos.
Koko – The Gorilla Who Talks
Explore the story of Penny Patterson and Koko the gorilla.
BrainCraft
The brain has never been so animated.
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
Follow 6 baby animals as they face the challenges of surviving their first year of life.
Raw to Ready
Explore the science and innovation it takes to transform basic ingredients into machines.
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.
Infinite Series
Mathematician Kelsey Houston-Edwards shares information to help understand the world.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Transform home cooking with the editors of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Magazine.
Original Fare
Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery
Joyful Pain Free Living with Lee Albert
Lee Albert addresses three systems of the body that contribute to pain, stress and aging.
How She Rolls
Meet Carrie Morey — an award-winning baker, cookbook author and entrepreneur.
Yndi Yoga
Bring your bodies and minds to optimal health, while also nourishing the soul.
A Chef’s Life
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Food Town
Spend 24 hours — sliced, fried and diced — inside Durham’s restaurant scene.
The Woodwright’s Shop
For more than 37 years, Roy Underhill has shared his love of American woodcraft.
J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom
J Schwanke provides ideas on how to bring the beauty of flowers into your surroundings.