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Almanac North
Your source for in-depth conversations around issues and events that affect the Northland.
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…
The Slice
Take a fresh look at what’s happening all around you.
Intersections
The new season begins on April 21st.
Great Gardening
The unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Dramas
Before We Die
DI Hannah Laing persuades a confidential informant to help solve her lover’s murder.
Downton Abbey
The hit drama centers on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life.
Agatha and the Midnight Murders
Discover the writer’s plan to sell a manuscript that kills off detective Hercule Poirot.
How Sherlock Changed the World
Examine the impact of the fictional Sherlock Holmes on real criminal investigations.
Poldark
Gallant hero Ross Poldark rides again in this reimagined MASTERPIECE classic.
CLOWN by Quentin Blake
On Christmas Eve, Clown goes on a journey to find a new home for himself and his friends.
Guilt
A hit-and-run plunges brothers Max and Jake into a farcical cover-up.
Little Women
Four sisters journey to adulthood during the Civil War.
Jamestown
PBS Passport Presents: Follow the lives of three women in colonial Jamestown.
All Creatures Great and Small
James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a new TV adaptation.
The Windermere Children
Child survivors of the Holocaust are brought to Windermere to recuperate.
Roadkill
Ambition knows no bounds, nor does corruption in a political thriller.
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.
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
Recount the trials, tribulations and triumphs of two pioneers of the women’s movement.
Central Park Five
The story of five teenagers who were wrongly convicted in the Central Park Jogger case.
Tales from the Royal Bedchamber
Explore the history behind the obsession with royal bedrooms, births and succession.
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.
One Day in the American City
Dive deep into the real stories that shape urban America.
By One Vote: Woman Suffrage in the South
“By One Vote” charts Tennessee’s deciding vote for the 19th Amendment.
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali brings to life the boxing champion who became an inspiration across the globe
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.
Icon: Music Through the Lens
Join us on a thrill ride through the amazing world of music photography.
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.
Inside the Met
The largest art museum in the Americas prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday.
We Are Family: Songs of Hope and Unity
Join Maestro Luke Frazier and a star-studded cast for an exciting evening of songs.
Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story
Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.
Melissa Etheridge: The is M.E. Live in LA
This concert special showcases one of rock’s great female icons and her band.
Gershwin Prize
The Library of Congress awards its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and Culture annually.
Il Volo – Tribute to Ennio Morricone
Join the trio in the city of Verona as they pay tribute to the great film composer.
Christmas at Belmont
Christmas at Belmont 2021 features Belmont University students performing holiday songs.
Science & Nature
WDSE Doctors on Call
A panel of physicians discusses a variety of medical issues live, on-air…
Reactions
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Operation Maneater
Veterinarian Mark Evans uses technology to tackle three deadly predators.
Niall Ferguson’s Networld
Niall Ferguson explores the history of social networks.
Green Builders
Songs for Unusual Creatures
The world’s strangest creatures finally get their theme songs.
Wild Alaska Live
Watch live as thousands of animals gather to take part in Alaska’s amazing summer feast.
Overview
Overview reveals the natural phenomena and human forces shaping our planet.
The Farthest
The epic story of NASA’s Voyager mission to the outer planets and into interstellar space.
E.O. Wilson – Of Ants And Men
An exploration of the remarkable life and groundbreaking ideas of biologist E.O Wilson.
NOVA Labs
BrainCraft
The brain has never been so animated.
Food & Home
Great Gardening
The unique joys and challenges of gardening in Zone 3 and 4.
Sara’s Weeknight Meals
Host Sara Moulton shares tasty home-cooked meals, eaten with family and made with love.
MotorWeek
Learn the fine points of the automotive world and get tips and advice on your car.
Farm to Table Family
Bringing the family together through food.
The Good Stuff
The most interesting science stories you won’t hear about in the news.
The French Chef with Julia Child
PBS Passport Presents: Learn to cook from Julia Child in episodes from the original series
Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
Kevin Belton makes Seafood Crepes, Stuffed Crab and Louisiana Oyster Stew.
A Taste of What’s Next
What is America? Chefs and hosts Vivian Howard of Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life and Ma
The Victory Garden
From the garden to the kitchen, get the latest tips, solutions and recipes on going green.
Dishing with Julia Child
Today’s chefs share insightful, funny and personal comments in appreciation of the Julia C
Market Warriors
Expert shoppers scour flea markets across the country for vintage valuables.
Baking With Julia
Julia Child shares indispensable techniques and meticulously tested recipes.