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PBS North Featuring PBS and other national partners & locally produced programs, PBS North offers 5 over the

The Duluth-Superior Area Educational Television Corporation, known by its call letters as WDSE • WRPT, is a trusted nonprofit community partner providing media and services for the public good since 1964. In addition to providing national entertaining and educational programming through PBS and other partners, they also produce 9+ shows locally, highlighting the people, businesses and issues central to the Northland.

10/07/2026

The 2026 Creative Industries Summit brings together artists, businesses, and community leaders to explore the growing creative economy in Wisconsin.

10/07/2026

What does a 1920s telephone exchange have in common with modern downtown living? ☎️🏢

Way back in the day, the Northwestern Bell Telephone Building served as a bustling hub for long-distance operators in Duluth's Endion neighborhood. On this week's In Business, we tour this incredible historic structure with developer Mike Poupore of BlueStone Construction to see how it was thoughtfully transformed into unique, multi-level apartments.

Discover how preserving our city's architectural roots can help create the housing solutions we need today!

Watch the full episode on the PBS app.

10/06/2026

Would you ever live in a former county jail? 🏛️🔒

Built in 1923, the old St. Louis County Jail sat vacant for over 20 years and faced the threat of demolition multiple times. Today, it has been brilliantly repurposed as Leona Apartments, breathing new life into a historic Duluth landmark while helping tackle our local housing needs.

On this week's In Business, we sit down with developer Meghan Elliott to talk about the complex process of adaptive reuse, historic tax credits, and turning "obsolete white elephants" into vibrant downtown homes.

Watch the full episode to see inside this incredible transformation.

10/06/2026

What’s the latest business news driving our region? 📈💼

On this week’s regional news roundup for In Business, we cover three major updates.

10/05/2026

What happens when you bring STEM, innovation, and vibrant young minds into downtown Duluth? 🤖✨

On this week's episode of In Business, we take you inside 3D Robotics Duluth at the Tech Village! From building 12-foot competitive robots from scratch to teaching valuable lessons in business, marketing, and teamwork, see how this local nonprofit is shaping the next generation of tech leaders. Plus, hear from IMON Communications on why investing in our youth and community technology is so vital.

Watch the full episode to see how these students are turning big ideas into reality

10/05/2026

Bass, baritone, tenor, alto...all done in harmony. One club has been around for over 70 years creating music together as one voice. The Duluth Superior Harbormasters Chorus delivers a pitch perfect performance on this edition of The Slice.

From routine screenings to cardiovascular wellness, taking care of men's health starts with open conversation. 🩺This wee...
10/04/2026

From routine screenings to cardiovascular wellness, taking care of men's health starts with open conversation. 🩺

This week’s Doctors on Call is all about Men's Health. What questions do you have for our regional medical panel? Ask early online!

👉 Submit your question: [email protected]

📺 Watch live: Thursday, Oct 8 at 7 PM on PBS North

10/03/2026

Would you live in a converted historic jail or a 1920s telephone exchange? Across Duluth, developers are turning obsolete, historic buildings into modern housing to help solve the local housing shortage. Plus, we check out a high-tech youth robotics space! 🤖 Catch the full episode of In Business on the PBS app.

10/02/2026

Emily Ford takes us on a tour of the garden at the Glensheen Mansion. Find out what inspires her to care for these iconic grounds. University of Minnesota Duluth 🌷

10/01/2026

Adaptive Reuse Explained: Turning Historic Buildings into Housing | In Business

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