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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
How Sherlock Changed the World
Examine the impact of the fictional Sherlock Holmes on real criminal investigations.
Guilt
A hit-and-run plunges brothers Max and Jake into a farcical cover-up.
Before We Die
Two mothers on opposite sides of the law battle to protect and avenge their sons.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
All Creatures Great & Small: Between the Pages
All Creatures Great and Small: Between the Pages features interviews and clips.
Flesh and Blood
Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis star in a juicy mystery about the perils of late-life
The Windermere Children
Child survivors of the Holocaust are brought to Windermere to recuperate.
Les Miserables
Dominic West, David Oyelowo, and Lily Collins star in Victor Hugo’s epic tale.
The Durrells in Corfu
Keeley Hawes stars as an intrepid widow who moves her family to a sunny Greek island.
Line of Separation
Tannbach in the 1960s. The Cold War is at its peak and the opponents are hostile
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Detective Valeria Ferro seeks to solve the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
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.
Jackie Robinson
Examines the life and times of Jack Roosevelt Robinson.
You’re Doing It Wrong
Tips and life-hacks from the comedy duo, the Sklar Brothers.
The Reunited States
Four Americans embark on personal journeys to bridge our political and racial divisions.
Eagles of Mercy
A seldom-told chapter of the World War II narrative, during the opening moments of D-Day.
American Experience
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!
Worse Than War
The Parent Show
Holy Silence
What was the Vatican’s reaction to the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany?
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.
Mary Chapin Carpenter: One Night Lonely
Join the singer-songwriter for a rare solo concert taped in November 2020 at Wolf Trap.
Daniel O’Donnell and Special Guests
Filmed in front of a live audience at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Northern Ireland
ABBA Forever: A Celebration
Celebrate the supergroup with Neil Sedaka, Donny Osmond, and the band members themselves.
The Kennedy Center at 50
Celebrate the re-launch of live, in-person performing arts, hosted by Audra McDonald.
Bird: Not Out Of Nowhere
This film looks back at the 21 years Charlie “Bird” Parker spent at home in Kansas City.
The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks
Enjoy The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks
Renaissance Woman Restored
Follow the restoration of a magnificent renaissance mural created by a 16th-century nun.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
United in Song
Ring in the New Year with music that celebrates our nation’s diversity.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
BrainCraft
The brain has never been so animated.
Magical Land of Oz
Burrow into the magical depths of Australian animal life.
Bears of Durango
BEARS OF DURANGO embeds with a dynamic team of wildlife researchers tasked with conducting
Charlie Bee Company
A Texas beekeeper rescues Africanized honeybees from desperate & dangerous situations.
Nature
Capturing the splendor of the natural world, from the African plains to the Antarctic ice.
Human: The World Within
Explore the incredible universe inside each and every one of us.
The Colorado
Narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Mark Rylance, The Colorado is an epic film.
Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Niall Ferguson explores the history of social networks.
The Farthest
The epic story of NASA’s Voyager mission to the outer planets and into interstellar space.
Life on Fire
A close up look at volcanoes and their effect on the environment around them.
Outback
Journey with the people and animals of Australia’s Kimberley region.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
Focused on the unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
Transform home cooking with the editors of Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Magazine.
Farm to Table Family
Bringing the family together through food.
Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt!
Family Ingredients
Discover the stories linked by family recipes from places including Hawaii and Japan.
Food Forward
Cook’s Country
Family recipes from every corner of America are re-imagined for home cooks everywhere.
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
In Julia’s Kitchen With Master Chefs
Julia Child takes an in-depth look at contemporary American cooking with top chefs.
La Frontera with Pati Jinich
Travel the U.S.-Mexico border with chef Pati Jinich to explore the region’s rich culture.
Serving Up Science
We’ll give you science-backed tips to make your favorite foods even better.
Food Flirts
Two passionate food explorers on a mission to tackle their culinary bucket list.