PBS North

08/19/2026

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, MN is at capacity, caring for animals saved from mistreatment. We find out how one jaguar named Louie has gained his strength back under the nonprofit's care. 🐅🐆

08/19/2026

5 years of construction is coming. How will local businesses cope with the disruption? 🛠️

From grant programs to local community awareness, Jim Caesar and Jenice Meyer of The Development Association share what local business owners are saying and the active strategies underway to support them through the Blatnik Bridge replacement.

👉 Catch this clip, then stream the full episode of In Business for all the details.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

"This bridge represents an opportunity to bring Duluth and Superior closer together than ever before." 🤝

While a 5-year bridge closure will bring traffic disruptions, Mayor Jim Payne and Mayor Roger Reinert share why the new Blatnik Bridge project—complete with a dedicated 12-foot shared-use pedestrian and bike path—is a major long-term win for the Twin Ports region.

👉 Stream the complete episode of In Business to get the full picture of what’s ahead.

08/18/2026

We’re Hiring: Development Specialist! 🎙️📺

Are you passionate about public media and nonprofit impact? PBS North and The North 103.3 FM are looking for a detail-oriented Development Specialist to join our team!

In this key role, you’ll work alongside our Director of Development and Annual Giving Manager to help plan and execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns across TV, radio, and digital while building relationships with our incredible community of donors.

If you have strong organizational instincts, love connecting with people, and want to support mission-driven media, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 View the full job description linked in the comments.

08/17/2026

We take a look at the plans for the Blatnik replacement and join a virtual tour of the future bridge.

08/17/2026

5-cent bicycle tolls, steam trains, and ship collisions! 🚲🚂 The story of how we got the Blatnik High Bridge is full of Twin Ports history, mystery, and local power plays. Take a quick step back in time with Ken Buehler in this clip from In Business.

As we prepare for the next chapter and a 5-year bridge closure, see how history is repeating itself and how our local leaders and businesses are preparing.

👉 Watch the complete episode on-demand on YouTube or the PBS app.

08/15/2026

The 65-year-old Blatnik Bridge is getting a $1.8B makeover and a 5-year closure. 🌉 How are Duluth & Superior preparing for the shift?

Catch the new episode of In Business hosted by Ken Buehler, featuring:
🔹 A fly-through look at the newly unveiled Delta Frame Tied Arch design
🔹 Interviews with Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert & Superior Mayor Jim Payne
🔹 Action plans to keep local businesses thriving through construction

📲 Tap the link in the comments to stream now on PBS North or YouTube!

📍 Broadcasts Mondays at 5:30 PM on

08/14/2026

Have your tomatoes been booming while your cabbage leaves are looking like Swiss cheese? You’re not alone!

In our August special of Great Gardening, we break down:
✨ Why warm-season crops (like peppers & eggplants) are taking off
🐛 Simple ways to tackle Colorado potato beetles, spotted wing drosophila, and root maggots
🌳 How to prioritize watering trees vs. lawns during dry spells
🌺 A inspiring tour of a 43-year-old organic garden right here in Duluth!

You can stream the full episode now on YouTube or the PBS App! 📱👇