Shows & Documentaries
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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
Great Gardening
The unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Native Report
An entertaining, informative series that celebrates Native American culture
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Making It Up North
In this WDSE-TV series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
Intersections
Highlighting community members from across Northern Minnesota…
Dramas
Poldark
Gallant hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
Endeavour
Shaun Evans charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral Detective Constable Morse.
Beecham House
Tom Bateman stars as John Beecham in the new drama coming to MASTERPIECE.
Seaside Hotel
Seaside Hotel is a story about the guests and staff at a beach hotel by the North Sea.
Around the World in 80 Days
David Tennant stars in a new adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel.
Victoria
In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager rises to become a powerful monarch.
No Second Chance
NO SECOND CHANCE, a French thriller based on the novel by Harlan Coben.
Luna and Sophie
Luna Kunath is strong-willed but her penchant for naivety gets her into trouble.
Land Girls
Follow the lives, loves, highs, and lows of members of the Women’s Land Army during WWII
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
Howards End
Howards End is the story of two sisters and the men in their lives seeking love.
Thou Shalt Not Kill
Detective Valeria Ferro seeks to solve the puzzles behind crimes motivated by jealousy.
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
Lost Duluth
This is the story of people and places lost to history…
Making It Up North
In this WDSE-TV series, you’ll meet creative artists, artisans and entrepreneurs.
One Day in the American City
Dive deep into the real stories that shape urban America.
Angels on Horseback: Midwives in the Mountains
Learn how Mary Carson Breckinridge brought unprecedented healthcare to rural Appalachia.
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson was the first African American Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story
A woman’s extraordinary courage, tested in the crucible of Nazi-occupied Paris.
Journey Home To The USS Arizona
The family of a Pearl Harbor survivor place his ashes aboard the sunken USS Arizona.
Rick Steves’ Europe
Rick Steves is America’s most respected authority on European travel.
KOREA: The Never-Ending War
Shedding new light on a geopolitical hot spot, narrated by actor John Cho.
PBS American Portrait
A national storytelling project on what it really means to be an American today.
News & Public Affairs
Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
Minnesota Legislative Report
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.
Latin Music USA
A 4-part series showcasing an extraordinary range of musical artists and influencers.
Yoshiki: Live at Carnegie Hall
Japanese musician Yoshiki packs Carnegie Hall for this stellar live concert performance.
Leonard Cohen: Dance Me – Ballets Jazz de Montréal
Leonard Cohen: Dance Me – Ballets Jazz de Montréal
Bluegrass Underground
Enjoy established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration
Enjoy the music of “Sesame Street” with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
INXS: Live Baby Live
Experience this stunning live concert from London filmed in 1991
Dear Jerry: Celebrating the Music of Jerry Garcia
A concert honoring one of the most influential musicians and cultural icons of our time.
Liza with a Z
Join Liza Minnelli for this 1972 concert film produced by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse.
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Join one of the world’s great guitarists for a legendary show in Dallas
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Mysteries of Mental Illness
Mysteries of Mental Illness explores the story of mental illness in science and society.
Ancient Skies
Learn how centuries of knowledge helped our ancestors understand the mysteries of space.
Adaptation
Visit communities around the world as they adapt to climate change in surprising ways.
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Genius with Stephen Hawking. You are smarter than you think.
I Contain Multitudes
I Contain Multitudes
NOVA Labs
Inheritance
Meet three women who are genetically predisposed to breast cancer.
Life from Above
Behold Earth as it’s never been seen before through images taken by cameras in space.
Outback
Journey with the people and animals of Australia’s Kimberley region.
Rivers of Life
Explore the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi rivers in this three-part series.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Take a journey through history told through iconic objects modern people take for granted.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
The unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
No Passport Required
Explore the diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven through American culture.
PBS Parents Birthday Parties
Birthday party tutorials
Food Forward
Parentalogic
Parenting is full of obstacles that can be hard to navigate—there’s no instruction manual.
Easy Yoga with Peggy Cappy
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age.
Bea Ojakangas: Welcome to My Kitchen
A region’s heritage is not found only in its history, art, and music,..
Cook’s Country
Family recipes from every corner of America are re-imagined for home cooks everywhere.
Julia Child: Cooking With Master Chefs
Yndi Yoga
Bring your bodies and minds to optimal health, while also nourishing the soul.
The Lexicon of Sustainability
The Mind of a Chef