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The Best Of The Joy Of Painting: Special Edition Watch as the soft-spoken Ross completes his beautiful "Home in the Valley" painting and offers a glimpse into his painting techniques. Also featured is an offset painting class where a handful of young fans are learning to create under the guidance of a premiere Bob Ross certified instructor. TPT 2 Thursday, August 15, 7 p.m.
Paul Hollywood Goes To Hollywood Join celebrity chef Paul Hollywood ("The Great British Baking Show " ) as he indulges in three of his greatest passions — bikes, movies, baking — as he hits the road on an epic adventure. In this part- travelogue, part-pilgrimage, Paul explores the connection between film and food, and connects with celebrity friends along the way. TPT 2 Monday, August 26, 8 p.m.
VOCES Almost American
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special With Margaret Hoover Margaret Hoover explores voting systems across the U.S. She examines which states are most efficient and inclusive, as well as those that face challenges. Personal stories and expert voices shed new light on the most powerful tool in our democracy.
The lives of the Ayala Flores family, who have lived and worked in the nation’s capital for 20 years, are shattered when their teenage daughter — who came to the United States from El Salvador at age one and grew up sheltered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) — gets caught in the middle of the fight over immigration policy. TPT 2 Monday, August 26, 9 p.m.
TPT 2 Tuesday, August 27, 10:30 p.m. TPT LIFE Friday, August 30, 8 p.m.
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Twin Cities PBS President and CEO: Sylvia Strobel
Volume 52 Number 8 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 August is one of my favorite months, not only because of the beautiful late summer weather, but also because it marks the return of the Minnesota State Fair, which is truly a feast for the senses. TPT’s booth is at the corner of Underwood and Lee, and we will offer a slew of fun activities and games for children, as well as meet & greets with Daniel Tiger and the team behind "Almanac." Stay updated with all of our “Great Minnesota Get-Together" plans on TPT.org/events. We can't wait to see you there! August also marks the beginning of our late summer pledge drive, an essential time for us to engage with both new and loyal members. This year, we are featuring "The Best of the Joy of Painting: Special Edition," where the iconic and soft-spoken Bob Ross completes his beautiful "Home in the Valley" painting and offers a glimpse into his painting techniques. Another must-see is "Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things." This star-studded concert features Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson, and more, performing from the impressive repertoire of these musical theater pioneers. In addition to these shows, we are thrilled to premiere "Paul Hollywood Goes to Hollywood." The famed judge from "The Great British Baking Show" hits the road on a custom Harley Davidson to explore food and film along a 3,000-mile road trip from New York to Los Angeles, dishing with celebrity friends along the way. It’s a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss! As the back-to-school season approaches, it always brings a sense of nostalgia. In this issue of the magazine, we feature an interview with Kristin Pedersen, our VP of Lifelong Learning, who shares her exciting vision for amplifying TPT's long tradition of quality educational programming for people of all ages. Her commitment to bringing our vibrant local storytelling to life beyond the screen is truly inspiring. None of these amazing programs and initiatives are possible without your generous support. Thank you for being a part of our community and for your unwavering commitment to TPT. Here’s to a wonderful August filled with fun, music, and learning.
TPT at the Minnesota State Fair
Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary
Lifelong Learning at TPT
Warm regards,
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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Learning at the Center Discover more about TPT's new Center for Lifelong Learning BY KEVIN YANG
Did you know that when Twin Cities PBS began broadcasting on television nearly 70 years ago, education was the focus of our very first program? In 1957, Twin Cities PBS made history when we premiered a science education series called "Exploring Science." This program, hosted by local Saint Paul science teacher, Bill Schrankley, would be the first of many educational television programs produced during the early years of our station’s history. Fast-forward 67 years, and our work in educational programming continues to make history. Whether it’s through programs like “Hero Elementary” focused on early learner science and literacy, activities like Don’t Believe the Hype that foster media-literacy and identity development skills for high-schoolers, or adult learning experiences like the mental health initiatives that supported the TPT-produced, nationally distributed film “Facing Suicide,” TPT keeps our tradition of exemplary education programming alive through our work for learners of all ages and subjects. Announcing the new Center for Lifelong Learning: This upcoming back-to-school season, Twin Cities PBS is excited to introduce the Center for Lifelong Learning. No, we aren't constructing a new education “building” at TPT – but we are building a new foundation for how we engage with our community at all ages and all stages, using the wealth of education resources we create.
We’ve seen discussion guides and curricula for programs such as “Jim Crow of the North” utilized in college classrooms and corporate employee groups. Tangible impact from past initiatives such as the Emmy Award-winning documentary, “The Forgetting: A Story of Alzheimer’s” and other multigenerational programming have highlighted the importance of engaging learners of all ages. Whether it’s through sharing media and igniting discussion in settings for older adults, helping HR professionals employ TPT content in lunch-and-learn settings, or exploring opportunities to partner with community education sites, TPT’s lifelong learning efforts will intentionally extend to community members outside of our usual K-12 age range.
There are three goals at the core of this new education-centered vision:
Expanding Our Audience of Lifelong Learners: Learning is a lifelong process. We love creating resources that teachers and students in grade school can use, but we also know that our work brings great educational value to our older viewers.
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Sharing Resources in a Digital World: Broadcast television is not the only way our
Join Us in Celebration! Twin Cities PBS’ exceptional education programming may be nothing new, but with an ever-changing media and education landscape, innovation and evolution are necessary. Looking towards the future, our new initiative will deepen our impact as we build our community of learning. Whether it’s watching one of our new shows on TV, downloading a classroom discussion guide, exploring our new website, or saying hello at one of our family events, we invite you all to join us and celebrate the new Center for Lifelong Learning at Twin Cities PBS.
community engages with our programs. With an extensive track record of providing greater access to our resources through a variety of platforms, we are launching a new website, TPTLearn.org. This one-stop shop for educators and anyone who enjoys learning allows users to explore our media and its aligned resources, as well as learn more about TPT’s upcoming community events. In addition, we will continue to create and upload curriculum onto PBS LearningMedia, an online platform where teachers can find free and standards-aligned resources from PBS stations across the country. Whether on-air or online, making our education resources easily accessible across many platforms will be a continued priority for our station. Engaging with Our Community: We know our impact is greater when we meet our community where they are. Building relationships with like-minded community partners is central to this strategy. Partnerships with libraries have been essential to the success of “Book Drop,” a new digital series that combines STEM and literacy skill development through read-alongs by STEM professionals. Teaming up with parks and recreation departments throughout the metro area has helped the TPT Learn Academies initiative reach over 8,000 students at our after-school events. Expanding library-based programming that welcomes families and all-comers, such as our Summer STEM events and Minnesota State Fair presence, will also continue to be an important way for us to meet our community. We look forward to deepening our relationships with partners that make our work with the community possible and look forward to building new connections.
Visit the new Center for Lifelong Learning website at TPTLearn.org
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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 .
This Month Explore Diverse Stories Around Education in America
American Experience The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi's Schools
Minnesota Experience Profe
Black Brilliance
College Behind Bars
POV Brief Tender Light
American Experience: The Busing Battleground
Watch shows online at TPT.org or by logging in with your TPT Passport credentials on your smart TV’s PBS App .
Youth Filmmakers Explore the Lasting Impact of Gordon Parks’ “American Gothic” BY DEMETRIUS TRUNDLE
Ninety-eight years after Gordon Parks first arrived in Saint Paul, Minnesota’s youth are still walking in his footsteps. Students from TPT’s youth media program Don’t Believe the Hype had the opportunity to work on and star in a new film project called “Gordon Parks’ American Gothic: Liberating the Voices and Visions of a New Generation”. As crew member Darius Smith noted, Parks' American Gothic photography series encompassed more than just the photo of Ella Watson in front of the American flag. In his desire to show Mrs. Watson as a complete person, Parks spent weeks with her and her family. During that time, he photographed Mrs. Watson at home with her grandchildren and adopted daughter, as well as at church where she served as a deaconess. Parks also photographed members of Mrs. Watson’s community, including business owners, children, workers and other folks living life in our nation’s capital. This past January, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) opened an exhibit featuring these and many other photos taken by Parks during his apprenticeship with the Farm Security Administration in the summer of 1942.
Led by HYPE Executive Producer and grandniece of Gordon Parks, Robin Hickman-Winfield and the HYPE crew had the opportunity to visit the “American Gothic” exhibit at Mia. A small TPT film crew accompanied them on their trip to document their experience, thoughts and interpretation of “American Gothic” and the themes of Community, Faith, and Labor seen in the collection. The result is a 15-minute documentary that shows an inter- generational conversation between Gordon Parks, Ella Watson, Ms. Robin (as the HYPE crew affectionately calls her), and members of the HYPE crew. On June 20, 2024, “Visions and Voices” premiered at the closing celebration for Mia’s “American Gothic” exhibit. The HYPE crew were joined by friends, family, museum goers and TPT staff to screen and celebrate their work. After the screening, crew members participated in a Q & A session with the audience. During the discussion, the impact that Gordon Parks’ work had on crew members was evident: Aketzally Murillo shared that, although she was unfamiliar with Gordon Parks before her participation in HYPE, she now feels motivated to share her knowledge of him with her circle. Damarj Robinson shared that seeing Gordon Parks excel in multiple artistic fields has inspired him to take greater risk in his creative pursuits.
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Although the evening was filled with village elders showering the HYPE crew with praise and sage advice, it was the knowledge and wisdom that the HYPE crew shared that truly made the celebration remarkable. From crew member Olivia Moore reminding us all to lead with gentleness in our relationships with younger people to Kevin Pollard encouraging fellow media makers to create from a place of love and authenticity rather than popularity, the words and of these young people make me feel truly hopeful and excited about the future of the Twin Cities. In the words of Gordon Parks, the HYPE crew are armed with their “choice of weapons” to take their rightful place in media and the world beyond.
You can watch the HYPE film “Gordon Parks’ American Gothic: Liberating the Voices and Visions of a New Generation” on the Twin Cities PBS YouTube channel at youtube.com/TwinCitiesPBS.
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 1-4
Hotel Portofino Proposals
Inside The Mind Of Agatha Christie Surpassed only by the Bible and Shakespeare, Agatha Christie is the most successful writer of all time. Combining rare access to Agatha's family, her personal archive, and speaking to those who know her work best, discover what made the world's most successful crime writer tick. TPT 2 Sunday, August 4, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., August 7, 8 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Grantchester When a reclusive man is
Bella is shocked when Marco proposes and finally tells her family about her divorce. Constance tells Vito about Tommy and Alice is hurt when Carlo rejects her. Meanwhile, Lucian and Billy return to Portofino with a visitor. Part 2 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 4, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., August 7, 7 p.m.
found dead on the streets of Cambridge, Alphy and Geordie begin to unravel a series of clues that lead them to a shocking revelation. Part 8 of 8 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 4, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Tues., August 6, 7 p.m.
EVENING
AUGUST 1-4
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Sister Boniface Mysteries: Dead Air (Part 8 of 10)
Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season Three (Part 4 of 7) Amanpour and Company
Agatha Christie’s Marple: The Moving Finger (Part 2 of 4)
Bad Move
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries- Season 2: Death Comes Knocking (Part 2 of 13)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Minnesota Experience: Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Minnesota’s Deadliest Blizzards Health and Climate
BBC News
NHK: Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Relish
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Richard Alley’s Climate Adventures
Superior’s Isle Royale
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
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Almanac
Hemingway: The Avatar (1929-1944) (Part 2 of 3)
Elmore Leonard: But Don’t Try to Write
Confluence: The Material World
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Somewhere South: What A Pickle
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga - ret Hoover
Frontline
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Native Report
Native Report
Our Invisible Guardians
Caregiving: Making A Dif- ference
Almanac
Growing Up Healthy: Kids and...
Prairie Mosaic
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Doc Martin-Season 9: The Shock of the New (Part 2 of 8) Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum
Midsomer Murders: Witches of Angel's RIse (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 2 (Part 6 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Feet of Clay (Part 5 of 10)
Bad Move
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Johnny Cash: Man In Black - Live In Denmark 1971
POV Against The Tide
POV Shorts
POV: Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Weaving The Social Safety Net at Home
Whole People
Getting There
Working Dogs: Innovations In Healthcare
Tobacco Vs. Minnesota: Clearing The Air
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Hotel Portofino-Season 3: Proposals (Part 2 of 6) Nature: Primates: Secrets of Survival
Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season 9 (Part 8 of 8) NOVA: Operation Bridge Rescue
Inside The Mind of Agatha Christie
COBRA-Season 3 (Part 2 of 6)
Before We Die-Season 2 (Part 2 of 5)
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Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A Nova Special: Peril (Part 1 of 3) Game On: Women Can Coach
Johnny Cash: Man In Black - Live In Denmark 1971
Austin City Limits: Spoon
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Justice Matters
Art + Medicine: Reflections on the Pandemic
Minnesota Experience
Almanac: Hands-On History
Our Voices: Transforming Leadership
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The Great American Recipe Defining Firsts And Family Watch the home cooks make lifechanging dishes and a treasured family recipe to earn a spot in the finale for a chance to be named the winner of The Great American Recipe. Part 7 of 8 . TPT 2 Monday, August 5, 8 p.m.
In Their Own Words Jimmy Carter Hear the inspiring story of a
Gods Of Tennis Martina Navratilova And Chris Evert
longshot outsider who fought his way to the top office in the world, beat the odds against him again and again, and never looked back in his quest to better the lives of millions. TPT 2 Friday, August 9, 10 p.m.
In 1990, Martina Navratilova dominates Wimbledon, yet struggles to be as adored as her rival, Chris Evert. Explore their rivalry and Navratilova's search for acceptance as she aspires to be the greatest player to ever
grace Centre Court. Part 3 of 3 . TPT 2 Tuesday, August 6, 8 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Magpie Murders
A mystery author turns in the manuscript for his latest book, but the last chapter is missing. His editor investigates and is soon on the trail of a suspicious death. Part 1 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 11, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., August 14, 8 p.m.
Sea Change: The Gulf Of Maine, A NOVA Special Presentation Survival Now at a crossroads for the future of the Gulf of Maine and our oceans, Indigenous peoples and scholars practice climate resilience and adaptation, scientists track the latest developments, and entrepreneurs find new ways to make a living from the sea. Part 3 of 3 . TPT 2 Wed., August 7, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 11, 9 p.m.
My Life Is Murder Another Bloody Podcast
When a true crime podcast blames Kieran for the lack of progress on an investigation into the killing of a young gay man, who was found with a cult like symbol on his forehead, Alexa is determined to help Kieran out. Part 6 of 10 . TPT 2 Sat., August 10, 10:40 p.m. | TPT LIFE Tues., August 13, 9 p.m.
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EVENING AUGUST 5-11
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Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour One
The Great American Recipe: Defining Firsts and Family (Part 7 of 8)
Antiques Roadshow: New Orleans, Hour Two
POV: Fauna
POV Shorts
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Moments to Remember (My Music Presents)
Rick Steves’ Top Master- pieces Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
SPCO In Concert: Piano Quartets with Stewart Goodyear
Postcards
Arrival: Finding Home Stories of Women Making Their Homes in the Us Nature: Primates: Secrets of Survival
Arrival: Wom- en’s Vision for a New Home
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Finding Your Roots: Family: Lost and Found
Gods of Tennis: Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert (Part 3 of 3) Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 2: Dead Man’s Chest (Part 3 of 13) STAGE: Cedar Commissions Featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao
Frontline
NOVA: Operation Bridge Rescue
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Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season 9 (Part 8 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Feet of Clay (Part 5 of 10)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Iron Opera
Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan
Art at Hand: Creative Ag- ing with Clay
Common Ground
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Nature: Primates: Family Matters
NOVA: Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire
Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A Nova Special: Survival (Part 3 of 3)
Changing Planet (Part 1 of 2)
Impossible Builds: Europe in the Desert
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Hotel Portofino-Season 3: Proposals (Part 2 of 6) MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 2: Stage Fright (Part 9 of 10)
Inside The Mind of Agatha Christie
The Porter (Part 8 of 8)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Vänskä and Keefe
Dakota Exile
Jingle Dress Tradition
Making It Up North
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Agatha Christie’s Marple-Season2: By The Pricking of My Thumb (Part 3 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mys- teries-Season 2: Dead Man’s Chest (Part 3 of 13)
Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season Three (Part 5 of 7) Amanpour and Company
Bad Move
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Secrets of the Dead: Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws
Minnesota Experience: Steamship America: A North Shore Legend
BBC News
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Relish
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Wild and Scenic St. Croix
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Ordering The Land/16,000 BP-1870s In Their Own Words: Jimmy Carter
Windows to Nature: MN’s Dioramas
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Part 3 of 3)
Confluence: Everything New Is Old Again
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Somewhere South: It’s A Greens Thing
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga - ret Hoover
Addict’s Wake
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Native Report
Native Report Hearing Loss Matters
Living Fully: Your Partners In Hospice
Almanac
Emerging Health Solutions
Prairie Mosaic
MN
Doc Martin-Season 9: S.W.A.L.K. (Part 3 of 8)
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 2 (Part 7 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Another Bloody Podcast (Part 6 of 10)
Bad Move
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Country’s Legendary Duets
How Great Thou Art, A Sacred Celebration
POV: Fauna
Independent Lens: Hazing
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Trusted Messenger
Angels: A Friendship Connection
Unequal Distribution of Health
Whole People
Getting There
MN
Hotel Portofino-Season3: Realizations (Part 3 of 6) Nature: Primates: Family Matters
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 1 of 6) NOVA: Kilauea: Hawai’i On Fire
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 6)
COBRA-Season 3 (Part 3 of 6)
Before We Die-Season 2 (Part 3 of 5)
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Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, A Nova Special: Survival (Part 3 of 3) Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
Ann Wilson & Tripsitter: Live In Concert
Austin City Limits: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Current State of Our Work- ing River
Scams, Se - niors & MN's Response
Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race
Made In Sweden
Almanac: Hands-On History
Decoding Truth and Trust In Advertising
MN
The Porter Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats; Marlene's efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late; Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal; Zeke makes a final plea for union integration. Part 8 of 8 . TPT LIFE Wednesday, August 7, 9 p.m.
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 12-18
Rick Steves' Iceland Travel guru Rick Steves introduces viewers to Iceland's majestic landscapes and hardy culture. Along the way, Rick visits a few slice-of-Icelandic-life museums, sod-roofed settlements, steaming volcanoes, and even goes whale watching. TPT 2 Monday, August 12, 9 p.m.
The Great American Recipe The Grand Finale
FINDING YOUR ROOTS Chosen
Tune into the finale of "The Great American Recipe," where the top three home cooks share their most treasured dishes in an unforgettable final round. Part 8 of 8 . TPT 2 Monday, August 12, 8 p.m.
Henry Louis Gates helps actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States telling stories of triumph and tragedy that laid the
groundwork for his guests' success. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 13, 7 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Dr John Watson (Martin Freeman) and Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) find themselves in 1890s London, where they face an enemy who appears to be from beyond the grave. They investigate the murder seemingly committed by a ghostly bride. TPT 2 Saturday, August 17, 8 p.m.
Boston (R)Evolution Boston, a racially complex American city, confronts its past, present, and future. Boston's acting mayor, Kim Janey, a Black woman bussed as a child to hostile neighborhoods, ends 200 years of white male mayorship, ushering in the historic 2021 mayoral race in which four non-white women were the leading contenders. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 13, 9 p.m.
Hotel Portofino Experiments
Worried about losing the hotel, Bella tries to get her new business started. As Alice tries to conquer her fear of horses, Lucian realizes he loves Constance, but is it too late? Part 4 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 18, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, August 21, 7 p.m.
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EVENING AUGUST 12-18
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, Hour Two The Great American Recipe: The Grand Finale (Part 8 of 8) Rick Steves' Iceland American Experience: Sandra Day O’Connor: The First LIFE All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop 5 Minute Yoga Fix with Peggy Cappy BBC News Amanpour and Company NHK Newsline
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
SPCO In Concert: Mozart’s Symphony No. 29
Secrets of Sacred Architecture
Civil Rights Across Genera- tions
Postcards
MN
Finding Your Roots: Chosen
Finding Your Roots: Breaking Silences
Boston (R)Evolution
Beyond The Canvas
Nature: Primates: Family Matters
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Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 3: How Does Your Garden Grow? MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Deadweight
My Life Is Murder: Another Bloody Podcast (Part 6 of 10)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
STAGE: Give Get Sistet/Angels Sang to Me
Craft In America Inspiration
Germans from Russia: Chil- dren of the Steppe
Celebrating Wisdom
Common Ground
MN
Nature: Primates: Protecting Primates
NOVA: Dog Tales
NOVA: Cat Tales
Changing Planet (Part 2 of 2)
Impossible Builds: The Floating House
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Hotel Portofino-Season 3: Realizations (Part 3 of 6) MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 1 of 6)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Søndergård Conducts Rite of Spring
Parks for the People
Highway 100 Lilac Drive
Making It Up North
MN
The Best of the Joy of Painting: Special Edition
Ken Burns: The National Parks
Carole King: Home Again - Live In Central
Rick Steves' Mighty Alps
15 Thu
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Joe Bonamassa & Orchestra: Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Simon & Garfunkel: The Concert In Central Park
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Relish
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Rebirth: The Mississippi’s National Park
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Changes in the Land/1870s-1900
America’s Forests with Chuck Leave..
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary
All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop
16 Fri
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Italy Made with Love: Generations
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga - ret Hoover
Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility...
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Native Report
Native Report Reclaim - ing Sacred Tobacco
Almanac
Soul Creatures
Prairie Mosaic
Discovered Truth: A Health Care Journey
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Farewell Doc Martin
Sherlock on Masterpiece The Abominable Bride
Joe Bonamassa & Orchestra: Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Simon & Garfunkel...
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Four Phantoms In Concert
Burt Bacharach’s Best (My Music Presents)
America’s Home Cooking: Sweets
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Learning for a Lifetime
Culture In Our Classrooms
Ready for the Future
Whole People Getting There
Back On Track: Journeys to a High School
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Hotel Portofino-Season 3: Experiments (Part 4 of 6)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 6)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 6)
Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary
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Moments to Remember (My Music Presents)
Rick Steves' Mighty Alps
Ken Burns: The Civil War
LIFE
John Mc - Givern’s Main Streets
Citizen Lane: A TV Special
Business Lives Here
Tourism In Minnesota: Ideas at Play
Thanks A Billion Minnesota
Northwest Angle - MN’s Best Kept...
Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging
Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
Almanac: Hands-On History
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Farewell Doc Martin Go behind-the-scenes to share the secrets of the beloved British dramedy "Doc Martin." From the show's inception to its final days of filming, learn details about Doc and Louisa's love story, the inspirations for the medical cases, and the real-life filming locations through on-set footage and in-depth
interviews with the cast and crew. TPT 2 Saturday, August 17, 7 p.m.
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My Half-Century Attempt to Learn French By Marie Sherlock
Conventional wisdom dictates the best time to learn a foreign language is when you're young, very young, barely-out-of-the-womb young. The malleable brains of children — the logic goes — are quite literally designed to absorb new information (all of that neuroplasticity!). I am decades — many decades — past that blink- and-you've-missed-it deadline. Even my earliest exposure to a foreign language was apparently too late: Junior High French. I contemplated, for a nanosecond, majoring in French in college and that was the extent of my quest for bilingualism. Until retirement. I've traveled to France four times, taken French classes, bought all five levels of Rosetta Stone Français, and I've got the Duolingo app on my phone. I've even participated in a couple of immersion programs.
The first benefit is overall brain health. "Healthier brain aging is facilitated by using two or more languages," notes Marian. The second big benefit is pretty much a corollary of the first: "Knowing more than one language delays Alzheimer's and other types of dementia by four to six years on average," she says.
And yet — I am still monolingual. Oh. Mon. Dieu.
Did I miss the boat?
Thankfully, no. "That seems to be a bias the general public has as opposed to what the scientific evidence says about learning a second language," explains Viorica Marian, director of Northwestern's Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Lab. "It is absolutely possible to learn a second language at any age." In fact, Marian says that older Americans attempting to learn a second language have many advantages over those with supple younger brains. "Older adults are often much more motivated to learn another language especially when they know all of the benefits of doing so," she says.
Four to six years? That’s what the research shows.
"We don't have a treatment for dementia right now," explains Marian, "but we do have intervention lifestyle variables that have proved protective toward delaying Alzheimer's and dementia, things like exercise, level of education, social circles and language acquisition." She adds, "When you learn a second language your brain is constantly working, juggling multiple languages. It's like getting a workout for your brain.”
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3 Reasons I Love Substitute Teaching By Amy Nicholson
1. Helping in an important way. Teachers are in demand. News of America's teacher shortage is often in the headlines. This shortage of classroom teachers consequently leads to a shortage of substitute teachers. Administrators often have to step in to cover classes or students will be split among other classes or teachers will substitute for absent teachers during their regular prep periods. It puts a strain on the entire system. That trickles down to the children. 2. It is interesting and fun. As a substitute, every day is different. In the 10 years I've been subbing in elementary schools, I have worked as a classroom teacher and an instructional assistant at every grade level from preschool to grade 6. 3. We all have something unique to offer. If you think you're not qualified to substitute teach because you haven't taught before, think again. Everyone has something to offer. You have life experiences unique to you. Whether it's what you've done, where you've gone, or who you've known, your experiences alone make you one-of- a-kind and, therefore, provide something only you can give to others.
Twenty-one typically chatty fifth graders sit at their desks in front of me, and yet, it's absolutely silent. I stand by the teacher's desk at the front of the room, slowly reading the last lines of the chapter as they read along. One of the main characters has just died. I lower the book and look up. The students look at me. They sit there and I stand there in silence for what seems like quite a while, shaken. Then they start talking. They're angry, they're sad, they feel cheated that the author has taken away one of the characters that they had grown to love over the last 12 chapters and several days. For me, that day was a testimony not only to the power of good books but also an example of one of the ways working as a substitute teacher has blessed me over the past decade.
There are myriad reasons I love my job. Here are just three:
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 19-25
GREAT PERFORMANCES Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 Each summer, the Vienna Philharmonic is joined by a guest soloist to perform an enchanting openair concert from the gardens of Austria's Imperial Schönbrunn Palace. The 2024 concert will be conducted by Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons with opera star Lise Davidsen as soloist. TPT 2 Friday, August 23, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sat., August 24, 7 p.m.
My Life Is Murder Old School
MASTERPIECE Magpie Murders Susan's sister and Andreas have unexpected connections to Alan. Meanwhile, Pund wraps up his investigation, promising, "Very soon all will be made clear!" Part 5 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 25, 8 p.m.
Alexa revisits better days or at least younger ones after her beloved highschool teacher is crushed to death by a boat rack. Acting on Kieran's hunch that the rack didn't collapse by accident, Alexa looks into Miranda Lee, the new principal who also happens to
be her old classmate and frenemy. TPT 2 Saturday, August 24, 10:40 p.m.
Hotel Portofino Revelations After Nish is found dead, Lucian begs Constance to run away together. Alice proves her love to Carlo but realizes he's been manipulating her. As Bella opens up to Amelia about Marco, Cecil and Jack agree to a deadly plan. Part 5 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 25, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., August 28, 7 p.m.
PBS News Special DNC Convention Coverage Tune in for four nights of live coverage and analysis. TPT 2 Monday-Thursday, August 19-22, 7 p.m.
COBRA-Season 3 Following Polly's death, a controversial anti-protest bill leads to an unofficial police strike. Sutherland and Anna's affair is in full bloom when a disgruntled photographer threatens to expose them. Part 4 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 25, 10 p.m.
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 AUGUST 19-25
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
2 PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention: Night 1
Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service
Queen’s Garden
19 Mon
Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary
Aging Backwards 3 with Miranda Esmonde-White
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
SPCO In Concert: Jeremy Denk Plays Schumann’s Piano Concerto
Horse Relative
Common Ground: Shaynowishkung
Postcards
MN
2 PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention: Night 2
Tales from the Royal Wardrobe
Tales from the Royal Bedchamber
20 Tue
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot: The Million Dollar Bond Robbery MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries: Murder A La Mode
My Life Is Murder: Old School (Part 7 of 10) Craft In America Home
BBC News Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
STAGE: Lowertown Line: Chastity Brown & Haley Bonar
People of the Big Lake
Farm Fresh Road Trip 2
Common Ground
MN
2 PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention: Night 3
Operation Maneater: Polar Bear
Impossible Builds: Ice World
21 Wed
Hotel Portofino-Season 3: Experiments (Part 4 of 6) MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 6)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Rapsodie Espagnole
Lost Duluth I
Minnesota Roadside Attractions
Making It Up North
MN
2 PBS News Special: Democratic National Convention: Night 4
In Their Own Words: Jimmy Carter
Secrets of Westminster
22 Thu
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Great Chicago Fire: American Stories
Minnesota Experience: Flour Power
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Relish
Relish
Improving Your Home’s Performance
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Out of the Ashes/1900- 1940s
Minnesota’s National Park Legacy
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024
Great Performances: Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best
Art of Music: Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell
23 Fri
2
Somewhere South: How Do You Cue?
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga - ret Hoover
Children In Crisis: The Story of Chip
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Native Report Native Report Independence to Inclusion
Institutions to Indepen- dence
Almanac
Everyday Trauma: Kids’ Mental...
Prairie Mosaic
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Doc Martin-Season 9: Paint It Black (Part 4 of 8)
Midsomer Murders: Written In Blood (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 2 (Part 8 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Old School (Part 7 of 10)
Bad Move
24 Sat
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Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024
MN Original Independent Lens: Matter of Mind: My ALS
POV: Eat Your Catfish
POV Shorts
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Giving Thanks In Many Voices
We’re In This Together
Power of Volunteerism
Opioid Fix
Getting There
MN
Hotel Portofino-Season 3: Revelations (Part 5 of 6) Nature: Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 6)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6)
COBRA-Season 3 (Part 4 of 6)
Before We Die-Season 2 (Part 4 of 5)
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Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride
Outside Chance
Darius Rucker: Live from Nashville
Austin City Limits: Jenny Lewis/Muna
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Innovation Culture
Sold Out: Affordable Housing at Risk
Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity
Case for Rural Living
Almanac: Hands-On History
Leading Wom- en: Reatha Clark King
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GREAT PERFORMANCES Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from 1973 to 2023 hosted by two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Features performances by André De Shields, Chita Rivera, Vanessa Williams, and more from Lincoln
Center’s David H. Koch Theater. TPT 2 Friday, August 23, 9:30 p.m.
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Odysseus Returns An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey." But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right. TPT 2 Wed., August 28, 8 p.m. who the public want to see and bringing them to life in exquisite detail isn't easy — and the stakes are high. TPT 2 Tues., August 27, 9:30 p.m. Madame Tussaud's: The Full Wax Go behind-the-scenes at one of the UK's most loved and enduring visitor attractions. Deciding MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Minneapolis Past Celebrate the days when the Foshay Tower was the tallest building in town; when visitors viewed the bizarre attractions of Wonderland Amusement Park on East Lake Street; when St Anthony Falls was rough and unharnessed; and when eagles soared above now-vanished Spirit Island. Twin Cities PBS Originals. TPT 2 Friday, August 30, 8 p.m.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS On Broadway
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. investigates the family histories of Broadway stars Audra MacDonald and Mandy Patinkin, discovering ancestors whose struggles laid the groundwork for their success. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 27, 7 p.m.
Paul Hollywood Goes To Hollywood New York
Paul Hollywood combines food, film and fast bikes as he embarks on a 3,000 mile road trip from New York to L.A. In New York he follows in the culinary footsteps of Frank Sinatra and John Travolta and bakes the ultimate Big Apple tarte tatin. Part 1 of 4 . TPT 2 Monday, August 26, 8 p.m.
AMERICAN MASTERS Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames
Blake Edwards redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates today. With a career and body of work spanning over a four decades — often in collaboration with his wife, actress and singer Julie Andrews — the film tackles issues including sex, gender, and power that remain at the forefront of present-day zeitgeist. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 27, 8 p.m.
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 AUGUST 26-31
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Antiques Roadshow: Salt Lake City, Hour One
Paul Hollywood Goes to Hollywood (Part 1 of 4)
VOCES: Almost American
Independent Lens: Missing In Brooks County
26 Mon
2
This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents)
Four Phantoms In Concert
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
SPCO In Concert: Jonathan Biss Plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto American Masters: Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames
Asian Flavors Musical
Farm Fresh Road Trip
Postcards
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Bridges: Nour
Finding Your Roots: On Broadway
Madame Tussaud’s: The Full Wax
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
History with David Rubenstein
27 Tue
2
Agatha Christie’s: Poirot: The Plymouth Express
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 2: Marked for Murder (Part 5 of 13) STAGE: Lowertown Line Live: Sonny Knight and the Lakers
My Life Is Murder: Remains To Be Seen (Part 8 of 8)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company NHK
LIFE
Newsline
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Cinema Lounge: A Showcase of MN Filmmakers
Writing In Peace and War
Bridging War & Hope
Common Ground
MN
Nature: American Ocelot
Odysseus Returns
Secrets of the Dead: Lady Sapiens
Impossible Builds: Skinny Skyscraper
28 Wed
2
Hotel Portofino-Season 3 Revelations (Part 5 of 6) MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 2: Good Samaritan (Part 10 of 10)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 6)
Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Brea(D)Th
Mississippi, MN
Minnesota’s Fiercest Fires
Making It Up North
MN
Agatha Christie’s Marple-Season 2: The Sittaford Mystery (Part 4 of 4)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Myster- ies-Season 2: Deadweight (Part 4 of 13)
Grantchester on Master- piece-Season Three (Part 6 of 7) Amanpour and Company
Bad Move
29 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
10 Homes That Changed America
Minnesota Experience: Gracious Spaces: Clarence H. Johnston Architect
BBC News
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Relish
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Integrated Energy Solutions
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Second Nature/1945 and Beyond
Food, Fuel and Climate Change
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
Minnesota Experience: Minneapolis Past
State Fair Stories
American Masters: Blake Edwards: A Love Story In 24 Frames
Variety Stu - dio: Actors On Actors
30 Fri
2
Voices Over The Water
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga - ret Hoover
Counting The Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
NHK Newsline
LIFE
MN Original Prairie Yard & Garden
Native Re- port
Native Report Listen / Stories of Cancer and Resilience
Native Mens’ Barriers to Health Care
Prairie Mosaic
Almanac
Drugs & Alco- hol: Immigrant Perspectives
MN
Doc Martin-Season 9: Wild West Country (Part 5 of 8) Il Volo - Tribute to Ennio Morricone
Midsomer Murders: Death of a Hollow Man (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 1 (Part 1 of 8)
My Life Is Murder: Remains To Be Seen (Part 8 of 10)
Bad Move
31 Sat
2
Il Divo XX, Live from Taipei
Independent Lens: Missing In Brooks County
POV: Fruits of Labor
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Exploring Forgiveness
Bridging War & Hope
Black Brilliance
Opioid Fix
Getting There
Left Behind: The Early Learning Crisis
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