The TPT Member Magazine highlights all the latest and greatest shows from TPT and PBS. Find out what's new and see when your favorite shows are on TPT.
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Leonardo Da Vinci This two-part, four-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon explores the life and work of the 15th century polymath. Set against the rich backdrop of Renaissance Italy, the film brings the artist’s towering achievements to life through his personal notebooks, primary and secondary accounts of his life, and on-camera interviews with modern scholars, artists, engineers, and more.
MASTERPIECE Tom Jones
One of the greatest novels in the English language comes to “Masterpiece” in a four-part adaptation of Henry Fielding’s “Tom Jones,” giving a new twist to the tale of a young man’s love for a wealthy heiress. TPT 2 Sundays, starting November 10, 7 pm
TPT 2 Monday November 18, 7 & 9 pm Part 1 TPT 2 Tuesday November 19, 7 & 9 pm Part 2
ON THE COVER
Lidia Celebrates America Changemakers
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Broadcast Wars
Follow Lidia on her 13th journey across America as she meets chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs who are hard at work trying to change, not only what is available, but the way Americans see and think about food in the future. Featuring Chef Sean Sherman of
Explore the golden era of Minnesota broadcast news, when the ratings battles were fierce, the rivalries between anchors were legendary, and a news revolution forever changed television. Twin Cities PBS Originals.
Owamni Restaurant in Minneapolis. TPT 2 Tuesday, November 26, 9 pm
TPT 2 Tuesday, November 26, 7 pm TPT 2 Friday, November 29, 7 pm
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Twin Cities PBS President and CEO: Sylvia Strobel
Volume 52 Number 11 TPT magazine (ISSN 1059-9657) is published twelve times a year, in: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., and Dec. by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, a nonprofit corporation. Copyright © 2023. List Exchanges: To assist in building membership, Twin Cities Public Television on occasion may exchange names and addresses of its members with other organizations that may solicit or make contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please notify the membership department at 651-229-1300 or 866-229-1300. All rights reserved. TPT magazine is sent to those who contribute annually to TPT. Basic memberships are $50. Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send change-of-address information to: Membership Department, Twin Cities PBS, 172 E. Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Michael Monahan, Somia Mourad, Margaret Murphy, Jesse Overton, Robert P. Rinek, Mark Ritchie, Robert Sit, Dan Stoltz, Darrell Thompson, Sandra Vargas, R. Kirk Weidner, Donna Zimmerman (Chair) Board of Trustees: Rotolu "Ro" Adebiyi, Teddy Bekele, Molly Biwer, Barbara Burwell, Jeff Dehn, Scott Dillon, Joe Fleming, Peter S. Hatinen, Kristy Howe, Amy L. Jensen, Mumtaz Kazim, Thea Keamy, Laura Liu, Martha MacMillan (Vice Chair), Dr. Fayneese Miller, Victor Miranda, MD,
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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA Welcome to November! I hope this month finds you well and ready to enjoy the warmth and coziness of home, as well as the exhilarating, brisk air of late fall. Whether you are bundling up for local fall festivals, savoring seasonal flavors or preparing for holiday gatherings, this is a time to reflect, connect and enjoy all that this season brings. This month, TPT proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Month. We are dedicated to honoring and preserving the diverse stories of our region, and we are thrilled to highlight the significant contributions of Native American communities in Minnesota and beyond. In addition to national programming and local content, we will also rebroadcast “The Electric Indian” on November 4 at 8 pm, a powerful TPT film about the life and legacy of hockey star Henry Boucha. You can find more Native American culture and history content at TPT.org/NAHM. November also marks the significant culmination of the election season. After months of staying up-to-date on the news and watching the debates, you can always count on “Almanac” to offer trusted context on local and national events, and on “PBS News Hour” to deliver balanced coverage of the election. This year, “Almanac” is also celebrating its 40th anniversary as the longest-running public affairs program in Minnesota and an important pillar of civic engagement in our community. Premiering this month on TPT, Ken Burns' “Leonardo da Vinci” brings to life the extraordinary story of the 15th Century Italian polymath whose boundless creativity and intellect have left an indelible mark on history. The film premieres on November 18 at 7 pm, and the second part airs on November 19 at 7 pm. Rounding out the month, we will premiere a new history film from “Minnesota Experience.” On November 26 at 7 pm, the two-hour documentary “Broadcast Wars” examines the broadcast news business in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, as ratings battles caused fierce competitive clashes between local stations and forever changed the news industry in Minnesota and beyond. In this season of gratitude, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued support of TPT. As we look ahead to more inspiring programs, educational opportunities and greater community impact, we invite you to consider investing more deeply in TPT’s mission as 2024 comes to a close. Your support will ensure that TPT remains a vital resource for all.
Almanac
Leonardo da Vinci
Broadcast Wars
Warm regards,
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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Get to Know TPT’s Giving Team An inside look at how substantial financial contributions support and sustain our community-rooted mission.
How does someone get started if they’re interested in leaving a legacy at TPT, sharing their love for the organization with future generations?
At Twin Cities PBS, the support of our community powers programs and outreach services that inform, inspire and connect us all. TPT viewers, donors and volunteers play a pivotal role in sustaining the mission of public media for future generations. In this Q&A, the Giving Team shares how your contributions make an impact, the ways we engage with supporters and how planning for the future today helps to preserve public media for tomorrow.
It’s as easy as A, B, C...D.
A Ask questions and learn about estate planning by doing your research. Check out “Estate Planning 101” from Next Avenue (nextavenue. org), our digital journalism site for older adults navigating the next phases of their lives. B Contact the Giving Team. We can discuss planned giving options such as wills, trusts, charitable gift annuities or retirement accounts. Many options allow you the ability to leave a legacy while offering tax benefits for you and your heirs. We’ll also discuss aligning your values with TPT’s mission for the legacy you envision. C Collaborate with an estate attorney or financial advisor to discern what options are right for you—such as bequests, beneficiary designations or charitable trusts. Share TPT’s legal name, tax ID and address for your legal documents. D Make sure to inform the Giving Team of your plans. Sharing your intentions now saves the team time and ensures that all details are properly documented, your intentions are understood and we can recognize your commitment. Can you share an example of how a major gift or a planned gift has made a difference in the community we serve? One great example is the generosity of TPT donors interested in history, who have then chosen to support that work with gifts focused on “Minnesota Experience” programming.
"The Giving Team" is frequently mentioned on-air and in the TPT magazine. What does your team do?
The Giving Team works with community members who would like to support the station with charitable gifts. These contributions may be given today, given over time or arranged as part of their estate. Contributions of all amounts are vital to ensure that TPT is able to bring dynamic and insightful programming to our communities. What is the difference between a major gift and a planned gift, and how do these contributions make a difference at TPT? A major gift is given today, while planned gifts are given in the future. In working with donors to give to TPT and the programs they love, our team helps provide the financial resources that fund the daily work of the station, carry out large-scale initiatives, fund special projects and sustain long-term programs. We really mean it when we say we could not do this work without donors like you. Those who make a planned gift support our work with future funding, ensuring our financial sustainability and continued mission-driven work.
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This donor funding has allowed the History Team to uplift untold stories, including “Jim Crow of the North,” which continues to engage communities in healing conversations, inspire local involvement in discharging racial covenants and has even influenced career paths. Five years later, the program’s impact continues, with 4.5 million YouTube views, and has become a key component in classroom and civics education across the U.S.
The giving process starts with conversation—we want to understand the donor’s passions, interests and experiences to find the right "match" within the work of public television. Our goal is to meet both the donor’s priorities and the financial needs of TPT. Are there tax benefits for those who contribute through planned giving, and how can donors learn more about those opportunities? Absolutely! Every donor has a unique set of circumstances and priorities. The Giving Team is happy to share details about the many giving opportunities within TPT. We also encourage donors to speak to their legal and financial advisors for guidance. As we look ahead to the future, what are the Giving Team’s highest priorities and goals for securing the support needed to ensure that the work of TPT continues for generations to come? At TPT, we constantly reflect on the rapidly changing needs of our community, and to do so, we rely upon continuing partnership with our community of donors. The TPT endowment (an organization’s savings account) provides dependable funding— even during economic uncertainty—and donors may align their major or planned gift to our endowment fund and program areas within. Significant giving is also vital to sustain our daily operations, allowing our content teams to strengthen the connection with our communities, our technical teams to leverage the latest innovations in production and distribution, and the station as a whole to garner the best talent in the industry.
Our educational programming has also grown thanks to donor support. TPT has leveraged donor giving to expand our community outreach efforts and meet families where they are. Our summertime library partnership has grown from 4 partner sites in 2022 to 18 this year. TPT’s Center for Lifelong Learning works with libraries to host free STEM learning events featuring hands-on activities and popular PBS Kids characters. What motivates donors to give a major or planned gift, and how do you work with them to align their interests with the organization’s goals? People contribute for many reasons. They may feel a personal connection to TPT’s mission and programs, a desire to make a lasting impact, trust in TPT, recognition, and tax or financial planning benefits.
We would love to discuss with you how your gift can support the TPT programs and services you care about for years to come. Contact the Giving Team at giving@tpt.org or 651-229-1410.
Photos (L- R): July 2023 MELSA Event at Sun Ray Library; Daniel Pierce Bergin, WEM Endowed Director of History, speaking at a "Jim Crow of the North" community event.
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Thank you TPT Members!
As you already know, members make it happen! Your gift is essential in helping us continue to offer high-quality programming and community engagement in the Twin Cities. But did you know, as a member you have access to TPT Passport, our extended streaming service?
What is TPT Passport? TPT Passport provides extended access to thousands of shows and complete seasons. Members who donate $60+ annually can activate their Passport account and use their credentials to log-in on TPT.org or on the PBS App . This app is available on Roku devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. Learn more at TPT.org/passport .
Honor Native American Heritage Month by Streaming These Shows
The Jingle Dress Tradition
Bring Her Home
Little Bird
The People’s Protectors
Saksanica
American Masters Buffy Sainte-Marie
Watch shows online at TPT.org or by logging in with your TPT Passport credentials on your smart TV’s PBS App .
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HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 1-3
Roots Of Comedy With Jesus Trejo Tatanka Means
Exploring Chinle, Arizona, Jesus Trejo connects with Native American comic and actor Tatanka Means. Tatanka delves into his upbringing on the reservation, using humor to illuminate the enduring challenges faced by Indigenous communities nationwide. TPT 2 Friday, November 1, 9:30 pm
Ridley The Memory Jar
MASTERPIECE Wolf Hall Cardinal Wolsey has been forced to move to York. Cromwell remains in London, seeking to return the cardinal to the king's favor. As Cromwell's relationship with Henry deepens, there is unexpected news from the north. Part 2 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, November 3, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wed., November 6, 8 pm
Following the shocking discovery of a body, Ridley intensifies his efforts to unravel what happened to the missing mother and wife. With Carol and the team, Ridley races against time to prevent further tragedies before it's too late. Part 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Sunday, November 3, 7 pm TPT LIFE Wed., November 6, 7 pm
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Almanac
Great Performances: Land of Gold
Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
American Experience: Reagan An American Crusade (Part 2 of 2)
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Indigenize The Plate
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
VOCES: Our Texas, Our Vote
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report
Native Report
Independence to Inclusion
Institutions to Indepen- dence
Prairie Mosaic
Almanac
Everyday Trauma: Kids’ Mental Wellness
MN
Father Brown-Season 11: The World of the Condemned (Part 7 of 10) Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction
(7:50) Midsomer Murders: Blue Herrings (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise Christmas 2023 (Part 1 of 2)
My Life Is Murder: Another Bloody Podcast (Part 6 of 10)
Variety Stu- dio: Actors On Actors
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Dia De Los Muertos
Independent Lens: Tiktok, Boom.
Independent Lens: Storm Lake
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Trusted Messenger
Angels: A Friendship Connection
Unequal Distribution of Health
Opioid Fix
Getting There
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Ridley-Season 2: The Memory Jar (Part 2 of 2)
Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 4) NOVA: Solar System: Wandering Worlds
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 6)
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: Deadly Formula (Part 6 of 13)
Velvet: The Seamstress (Part 2 of 6)
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Nature: Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
NOVA: New Eye on the Universe
Caverns Sessions
Caverns Sessions
Austin City Limits: Jelly Roll/The War and Treaty
LIFE
Tape’s Rolling! Understanding Autism
Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis
Homes for All
Winter Bees: Beyond The Book
Almanac: Hands-On History
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Critical Links: Community Health Workers
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ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Celebrating Native American Heritage Celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. Was a Sioux beaded vest, ca. 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket the top $75,000 to $150,000 find? TPT 2 Monday, November 4, 7 pm
PBS News Vote 2024: Election Coverage
Brokenwood Mysteries Blood And Water
Live special coverage of the 2024 presidential and congressional elections co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett. TPT 2 Tuesday, November 5, 5 pm
After two fishermen find a farmer's body in a river, Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd is dispatched to the rural town of Brokenwood to investigate the suspicious death. Part 1 of 4 . TPT 2 Thursday, November 7, 8 pm
NATURE San Diego: America's Wildest City Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl. TPT 2 Wed., November 6, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sun., November 10, 7 pm
Salute To Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, this heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America. TPT 2 Friday, November 8, 8 pm
MASTERPIECE Tom Jones Tom and Sophia hit it off,
despite their wildly contrasting backgrounds. Molly complicates the picture for Tom and Blifil for Sophia. Part 1 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, November 10, 7 pm
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EVENING NOVEMBER 4-10
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 4 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Celebrating Native American Heritage Frontline: The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz Frontline: The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump Minnesota Experience: Citizen LIFE Burt Bacharach’s Best (My Music Presents) Engelbert Humperdinck: Live In Hawaii (My Music Presents) BBC News Amanpour and Company NHK Newsline
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Mozart’s Symphony No. 29
Common Ground: Shaynowishkung
Horse Relative
Postcards
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PBS News Vote 2024: Election Coverage
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Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 4) MN Original Postcards
Miss Fisher’s Murder Myster- ies-Season 3: Murder and the Maiden (Part 2 of 8) STAGE: Soul Asylum Feat. Loki’s Folly NOVA: Decoding The Universe: Quantum Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 6)
Unforgotten Season 4 on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6) Minnesota Experience: First Avenue: Closer to the Stars Secrets of the Dead: Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
St. Paul’s Historic Hill: Salvaging A Gilded Past
Buddha Prince Back- stage
Common Ground
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Nature: San Diego: America’s Wildest City
Native America: From Caves to Cosmos (Part 1 of 4)
Native America: Nature to Nations (Part 2 of 4)
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Ridley-Season 2: The Memory Jar (Part 2 of 2)
(9:05) Little Bird: So Put Together (Part 2 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Søndergård Conducts Rite of Spring
Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
North Star: Civil War Stories
Making It Up North
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Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: Professor Y (Part 3 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries: Blood and Water (Part 1 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 2: A Christ- mas Murder (Part 13 of 13)
Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Antiques Roadshow Recut NHK Newsline
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Dear Sirs
Minnesota Experience: The People’s Protectors
BBC News
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Relish
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Return of the Trumpeters
Birds of Wisconsin
Superior’s Isle Royale
Off 90
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Almanac
Salute to Service 2024: A Veterans Day Celebration
Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day
Dad’s Secret War: France 1944
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Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Bring Her Home
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report
Native Report Listen / Stories of Cancer and Resilience
Native Mens’ Barriers to Health Care
Prairie Mo- saic
Almanac
Drugs & Alco- hol: Immigrant Perspectives
MN
Father Brown-Season 11: The Last Tango in Kembleford (Part 8 of 10)
(7:50) Midsomer Murders: Judgement Day (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise Christmas 2023 (Part 2 of 2)
My Life Is Murder: Old School (Part 7 of 10)
Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
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Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day
Independent Lens: Three Chaplains
Scattering CJ
Independent Lens: Scenes from the Glittering World
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Learning for a Lifetime
Culture In Our Class- rooms
Ready for the Future
Back On Track: Journeys...
Whole People Getting There
MN
Tom Jones on Masterpiece (Part 1 of 4)
Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 4) NOVA: Decoding The Universe: Quantum
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 6)
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: Death Flight (Part 7 of 13)
Velvet: Stay Away From Me (Part 3 of 6) Austin City Limits: Chris Stapleton
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Nature: San Diego: America’s Wildest City
Secrets of the Dead: Leonardo, The Man Who Saved Science
Caverns Ses- sions
Caverns Ses- sions
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Tape’s Rolling! Parks for the People
Thanks A Billion Minnesota
Northwest Angle - MN's Best Kept...
Northern Nights, Starry Skies Tourism In Minnesota: Ideas at Play
Almanac: Hands-On History
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HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 11-17
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE American Coup: Wilmington 1898 Discover the story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’état in Wilmington, North Carolina, when white supremacists overthrew the multi-racial government of the state’s largest city through a campaign of violence and intimidation. TPT 2 Tues., November 12, 8 pm
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE The People's Protectors
MASTERPIECE Tom Jones
Four Native American Vietnam War veterans reflect on the agony of war and how their communities helped them carry their warrior legacy proudly. A lifetime later, these soldiers begin to tell their stories. Twin Cities PBS Originals. TPT 2 Tuesday, November 12, 10 pm
Tom is banished by Allworthy. Meanwhile, Sophia flees her impending marriage to Blifil. Adventures ensue, including fateful encounters at two inns. Part 2 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, November 17, 7 pm
NOVA: BUILDING STUFF Boost It! From helping a blind man see without the use of his eyes to building a sling so powerful it can shoot rockets into space, see why engineering just might be the closest thing to a superpower we humans have. Part 1 of 3 . TPT 2 Wed., November 13, 8 pm TPT LIFE Sun., November 17, 8 pm
NATURE Lions Of The Skeleton Coast Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory. TPT 2 Wed., November 13, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sun., November 17, 7 pm
MASTERPIECE Wolf Hall Anne gives birth to a baby girl, failing to produce Henry's longed for male heir. Cromwell demands the nobility and church swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful queen, but will Thomas More agree? Part 4 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, November 17, 9 pm TPT LIFE Wed., November 20, 8 pm
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EVENING NOVEMBER 11-17
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 11 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Extraordinary Finds 3 Antiques Roadshow: Something's Wild Independent Lens: Make Peace Or Die: Honor The Fallen Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop BBC News Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility With Miranda Esmonde-White
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Jeremy Denk Plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto American Experience: American Coup: Wilmington 1898
Realms of Resilience
Tatanka: A Way of Life
People of the Big Lake
Postcards
MN
Finding Your Roots: Write My Name in the Book of Life Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 4) MN Original Postcards
Minnesota Experience: The People’s Protectors
Bring Her Home
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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Murder and Mozzarella (Part 3 of 8) STAGE: Lowertown Line: Chastity Brown & Haley Bonar
Agatha Christie: Lucy Wors- ley on the Mystery Queen: Cat Among The Pigeons Secrets of Sacred Archi- tecture Secrets of the Dead: Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery (9:05) Little Bird: The Land That Takes You (Part 3 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
Sold Out: Affordable Housing at Risk
Ready for the Future
Common Ground
MN
Nature: Lions of the Skeleton Coast
NOVA: Building Stuff: Boost It!
Native America: Cities of the Sky (Part 3 of 4)
Native America: New World Rising (Part 4 of 4)
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The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family: Ambition
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Rapsodie Espagnole
University Ave: One Street, 1000 Dreams
Minnesota’s Fiercest Fires
Making It Up North
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Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: A Fragrant Scandal (Part 4 of 8)
(7:55) Brokenwood Mysteries: Sour Grapes (Part 2 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Myster- ies-Season 3: Death Defying Acts (Part 1 of 8)
Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Antiques Roadshow Recut NHK Newsline
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Minnesota Experience: Dakota Conflict
Dakota Exile
BBC News
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Relish
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Off 90
Health and Climate
Food Justice Minnesota: A History of the Land: Ordering The Land/16,000 BP-1870s
Windows to Nature: Minne- sota’s Dioramas
MN
Almanac
The American Buffalo: Blood Memory (Part 1 of 2)
The American Buffalo: Into The Storm (Part 2 of 2)
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Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Wine, Women, & Dementia BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report Native Report Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging
Almanac
Getting A Handle On Diabetes
Prairie Mosaic
MN
Father Brown-Season 11: The Dead of Night (Part 9 of 10)
(7:50) Midsomer Murders: Death of a Stranger (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 13 Premiere (Part 1 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Remains to be Seen (Part 8 of 10)
Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
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Great Performances: George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum
Lowertown Line
Independent Lens: Make Peace Or Die: Honor The Fallen
Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Giving Thanks In Many Voices
We’re In This Together
Power of Volunteerism
Whole People Getting There
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Tom Jones on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 4)
Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 4) NOVA: Building Stuff: Boost It! Schmeckfest: Food Traditions of Germans from Russia
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 6)
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: A Mother's Love (Part 8 of 13)
Velvet: Nothing Is That Easy (Part 4 of 6) Austin City Limits: Juanes
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Nature: Lions of the Skeleton Coast
Caverns Sessions
Caverns Sessions
Secrets of the Dead: Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery Iraq and Back: Minnesotans’ Stories
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Almanac: Hands-On History
Tape’s Rolling!
Scams, Seniors & Minnesota’s Response
Decoding Truth and Trust In Advertising
Elder Victims: Abused, Ex- ploited, Alone
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Canoeing Minnesota’s Boundary Waters With Three Generations By Jim Umhoefer
Back when my camping clothes fit more loosely, I measured the success of an outing in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) by the distance covered. The more miles paddled in a day somehow added to the value of the trip. That was pre-kid and grandkid thinking. Canoeing with family and friends in the BWCAW is about quality, not quantity, my wife reminded me before I shoved off on a five-day, four-night adventure with one grandpa, three dads and five young men.
"You're there to enjoy yourselves, Jim, not to see how far you can go."
When the kids were hungry, we fired up our gas stove for a first-night meal of chicken, peas and potatoes. We devised teams for kitchen patrol duty for the duration of the trip. This meant when each team's turn came, it cooked and cleaned up for all of one day's meals. In the end, time was the essence of our wilderness jaunt — time made for family, friends and fun in a place where time didn't matter. As it turned out, the miles covered didn't matter either. When the kids asked if we could do this again some other time, I knew that was what mattered most.
My wife said: "You're there to enjoy yourselves, Jim, not to see how far you can go. If that means staying in one site for a couple of days to let the kids play in the lake, then that is more important than covering a set distance." We pushed off on our adventure of discovery in three canoes. We rotated paddlers so everyone had a chance to lounge like a lizard amid the gear in the middle of the canoe. Usually, it didn't matter that a couple of our canoes zigzagged across a lake, powered by inexperienced paddlers. When the sky threatened or the wind howled, we made haste to a nearby shore. After a first-day storm faded, the broad sky over Pipestone Bay opened into a vault of warm blue. We selected a shady, spacious campsite under the pines by 2 p.m. By getting an early paddling start, we reasoned, we'd get the pick of campsites by early afternoon.
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Van Life Vanguard By Clayton Trutor
When COVID pandemic precautions led people to hunker down indoors, the hashtag #VanLife became a fixture on social media. Videos of people traveling the country or settling in new communities while living in vans, RVs or repurposed school buses were emblematic of the unconventional spirit of the times. A number of these "Van Lifers" became YouTube or Instagram celebrities in the early 2020s and continue to cultivate large followings. Some are instructional while others were intended primarily to entertain. Many of the best known Van Lifers are in their 20s and 30s, work remotely thanks to the global broadband coverage provided by the satellite telecom service Starlink and have built out their vans with sleek furnishings.
The Census Bureau estimates that, as of 2019, the latest complete data available, roughly 140,000 Americans lived in vans — some of whom were “nomads” who traveled from place to place and some of whom stayed in a particular community. Facebook has Van Life groups with active memberships numbering in the tens of thousands, many of whom are aged 50 or over. They come from across the country and have a range of life experiences. Many seem to be drawn to the Southwestern U.S. and its warm climate. Some remain in their hometown but simply reside in a van. "With one person, a van is ideal. You have everything you need with you all the time," said Chuck Jacobs, a part-time van dweller. "In a van, you can change your plans on the fly. The van makes for a more efficient use of space." Jacobs, 75, operates a popular and eclectic YouTube channel where he documents his adventures. His videos are conversational and his experience as a community college teacher come through in his thoughtful yet casual presentation of ideas. Jacobs has been exploring the West in vans, RVs, campers and Jeeps for his entire adult life. In 1968, he bought his first van, a 1953 International Metro Star, while serving in the Army in Oklahoma. Currently, he travels in a 1991 Ford E-250 Club Wagon.
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HIGHLIGHTS NOVEMBER 18-24
Leonardo Da Vinci The Disciple Of Experience
Leonardo apprentices as an artist and craftsman in Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom. He shows extraordinary talent but struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he paints a monumental fresco of the "Last Supper." Part 1 of 2 . TPT 2 Mon., November 18, 7 & 9 pm
Secrets Of The Dead Lost Treasures Of Angkor King's Gold The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire. Part 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Wed., November 20, 9 pm TPT LIFE Sun., November 24, 9 pm
NATURE Attenborough's Life Journey An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter. TPT 2 Wed., November 20, 7 pm TPT LIFE Sun., November 24, 7 pm
MASTERPIECE Tom Jones Tom is lured to a masquerade by an insatiable paramour; complications develop. Blifil and a loathsome lord try to compromise Sophia. Part 3 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, November 24, 7 pm
Native America-Season 2 New Worlds Native innovators lead a revolution in music, building, and space exploration. From the surface of Mars to the New York City hip hop scene to the Pine Ridge Reservation, Native traditions are transforming
This Is Minnesota Orchestra Søndergård Conducts Mozart's Requiem Music Director Thomas Søndergård conducts a profound and reflective program featuring The Minnesota Chorale and soloists in an epic performance of “Mozart's Requiem,” the Austrian composer's final work. TPT 2 Friday, November 22, 8 pm
life on Earth and other worlds. Part 1 of 4 . TPT 2 Wednesday, November 20, 10 pm
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 NOVEMBER 18-24
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Leonardo Da Vinci: The Disciple of Experience (Part 1 of 2)
Leonardo Da Vinci : The Disciple of Experience (Part 1 of 2)
Rick Steves Art of the Renaissance
18 Mon
2
John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High
Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Jonathan Biss Plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto
Call to Justice
Postcards
Connections and Trans- formations
Food That Mat- ters: Donations That Count
MN
Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter-God (Part 2 of 2)
Leonardo Da Vinci: Painter-God (Part 2 of 2)
Mona Lisa Is Missing
19 Tue
2
Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 4) MN Original Postcards
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Blood and Money (Part 4 of 8) STAGE: Lowertown Line Live: Sonny Knight and the Lakers NOVA: Building Stuff: Reach It!
Agatha Christie: Lucy Wors- ley on the Mystery Queen: Destination Unknown
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
Northern Rhythms
Made In Sweden
Art and Life of George Morrison
Common Ground
MN
Nature: Attenborough’s Life Journey
Secrets of the Dead: Lost Treasures of Angkor - King’s Gold (9:05) Little Bird: Burning Down The House (Part 4 of 6)
Native America-Season 2 New Worlds (Part 1 of 4)
Native America-Season 2 Warrior Spirit (Part 2 of 4)
20 Wed
2
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family: Desire
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Brea(D)Th
The People’s Protectors
This Free North
Making It Up North
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 3: How To Murder A Tune (Part 5 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries: Playing The Lie (Part 3 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Myster- ies-Season 3: Murder and the Maiden (Part 2 of 8)
Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 6) Amanpour and Company
TBA
21 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Native Horse
Horse Relative
BBC News
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Relish
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Changes in the Land/1870s-1900
Off 90
Wild and Scenic St. Croix
Rebirth: The Mississippi’s National Park
America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell...
MN
Almanac
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Søndergård Conducts Mozart’s Requiem
Great Performances: Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight
22 Fri
2
Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
M Factor: Shredding The Silence On Menopause
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Native Report Native Report Concussions and Female Athletes
Almanac
Prairie Mosaic
Concussion Dilemma: Min- nesota Reacts
MN
Father Brown-Season 11: The Scars of War (Part 10 of 10)
(7:50) Midsomer Murders: Garden of Death (PArts 1 & 2 of 2)
(9:32) Death In Paradise- Season 13 (Part 2 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Fake Empire (Part 9 of 10) Bears On Pine Ridge
Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
23 Sat
2
Great Performances: Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight
Lowertown Line
Independent Lens: One with the Whale
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict
Whole People Getting There
MN
Tom Jones on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 4)
Tom Jones on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 4)
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 6)
Luna & Sophie-Season 3: It's Your Fault (Part 9 of 13)
Velvet: The Designer (Part 5 of 6)
24 Sun
2
Nature: Attenborough’s Life Journey
NOVA: Building Stuff: Reach It!
Secrets of the Dead: Lost Treasures of Angkor - King’s Gold Lowertown: The Rise of An Urban Village
Caverns Sessions
Caverns Sessions
ACL Presents: 23rd Annual Americana Honors
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Tape’s Rolling!
Stories I Didn’t Know
Evolution, Sustainability and AI
Citizen Lane: A TV Special
Almanac: Hands-On History
MN
Leonardo Da Vinci Painter-God
Leonardo designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth. Part 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Tuesday, November 19, 7 & 9 pm
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Fleetwood Mac: The Dance Recorded in 1997, this concert marks the return of the band's most successful lineup of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Stevie Nicks. The group performs"Go Your Own Way," "The Chain," "Landslide," "Gold Dust Woman," and"Gypsy." TPT 2 Friday, November 29, 9 pm
NOVA: BUILDING STUFF Change It! From accessing ancient wisdom to build a better water filter to designing a robot that uses acoustics to monitor coral reef health, see how today’s engineers are applying their craft to reshape the natural world and create new human-made environments to enhance our lives in amazing ways. Part 3 of 3 . TPT 2 Wed., November 27, 8 pm
NATURE Woodpeckers: The Hole Story Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. With over 240 species of woodpeckers identified, explore their unique evolutionary journey and the powerful role they play in every ecosystem except Antarctica and Australia. TPT 2 Wed., November 27, 7 pm
Concert For George On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of music legend George Harrison, a performance tribute was organized in his honor. Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the evening featured Harrison's songs and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Paul McCartney, Prince, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Dhani Harrison, and many more. TPT 2 Saturday, November 30, 8 pm
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE The Electric Indian A documentary from filmmaker Leya Hale, “The Electric Indian” follows Ojibwe hockey legend, Henry Boucha. A standout hockey star from Warroad, Minnesota, Boucha impressed on the ice from the 1969 Minnesota High School Hockey Tournament to the 1972 Olympics to the NHL, but an on-ice assault and injury ended his athletic career that unexpectedly led to a journey of healing and cultural
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Broadcast Wars
Explore the golden era of Minnesota broadcast news, when the ratings battles were fierce, the rivalries between anchors were legendary, and a news revolution forever changed television. Twin Cities PBS Originals.
TPT 2 Tuesday, November 26, 7 pm TPT 2 Friday, November 29, 7 pm
reclamation. Twin Cities PBS Originals. TPT 2 Monday, November 25, 8 pm
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EVENING NOVEMBER 25-30
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Antiques Roadshow: Out of This World
Minnesota Experience: The Electric Indian
POV: The Body Politic
Precipice
25 Mon
2
Big Band Years (My Music Presents)
Easy Yoga for Arthritis with Peggy Cappy
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
SPCO In Concert: Beethoven’s First Symphony
Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
Postcards
Arrival: Finding Home Stories of Women Making Their Homes in the US
Arrival: Wom- en’s Vision for a New Home
MN
Minnesota Experience: Broadcast Wars
Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers
Frontline: China, The U.S. & The Rise of XI Jinping
26 Tue
2
Agatha Christie’s England
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Death & Hysteria (Part 5 of 8) STAGE: Music Showcase: A Minnesota Original Special NOVA: Building Stuff: Change It!
Agatha Christie: Lucy Wors- ley on the Mystery Queen: Unfinished Portrait Fazioli Festival Featuring Roberto Plano
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Connections and Transfor- mations
Tales of the Road: Highway 61
Common Ground
MN
Nature: Woodpeckers: The Hole Story
Secrets of the Dead: Jamestown’s Dark Winter
Native America-Season 2: Women Rule
Native America-Season 2: Language Is Life
27 Wed
2
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family: The Fall
Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 6)
(9:05) Little Bird: I Want My Mom (Part 5 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Ingrid Fliter Plays Mozart
Dakota Exile
Jingle Dress Tradition
Making It Up North
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries: It's Just Not Cricket (Part 6 of 8)
Brokenwood Mysteries: Hunting The Stag (Part 4 of 4) Stories I Didn’t Know
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 3: Murder and Mozzarella (Part 3 of 8)
Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6) Amanpour and Company
TBA
28 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
TBA
Minnesota Experience
BBC News
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Postcards
Relish
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Integrated Energy Solutions
Improving Your Home’s Performance
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Out of the Ashes/1900- 1940s
Minnesota’s National Park Legacy
Off 90
MN
Minnesota Experience: Broadcast Wars
Fleetwood Mac: The Dance
Tina Turner: One Last Time
29 Fri
2
Chef’s Life
Chef’s Life
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
And Knowledge to Keep Us BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original
Postcards
Native Report Native Report Mind-Body Dialogues
Anahita - A Mother’s Journey Living with Parkinson’s
Prairie Mosaic
MN
(5:00) 60s and 70s Soul Celebration (My Music Presents)
Concert for George
All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop (My Music Presents)
30 Sat
2
Ken Burns: One Nation, Many Stories
Conversation with Bill Moyers
Italy Made with Love: Generations
Rick Steves’ Top Masterpieces
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Media Coverage and Female Athletes
Paying for College
On The Road Together: Teen Driving
Whole People Getting There
MN
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SCHEDULES AND WHERE TO WATCH
PBS KIDS ON TPT SCHEDULES
TPT 2 Monday–Friday daytime
6 AM
6:30 AM
7 AM
8:30 AM
9 AM
7:30 AM
8 AM
9:30 AM
10 AM
10:30 AM
11 AM
11:30 PM
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12:30 PM
TPT PBS KIDS Monday–Friday afternoon & evenings*
1:30 PM
2 PM
2:30 PM
3 PM
3:30 PM
4 PM
1 PM
5:30 PM
4:30 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM
7 PM
7:30 PM
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8 PM
8:30 PM
9 PM
10 PM
10:30 PM
11 PM
* The evening schedule may vary on the PBS KIDS channel. Visit TPT.org/schedule for the most up-to-date schedule.
WHERE TO WATCH
PROVIDERS
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Charter South Metro
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