Minnesota Experience 2018
What is Minnesota Experience?
Minnesota Experience is a television series that premiered in 2018. Produced by Twin Cities PBS, the program explores the history and shared values of Minnesotans by examining bygone eras.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 87
- First aired
- Sep 17, 2018
- Last aired
- Oct 21, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Format
- 6 seasons · 87 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- PBS
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Estimate the schedule using 87 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Minnesota Experience is a television series that premiered in 2018. Produced by Twin Cities PBS, the program explores the history and shared values of Minnesotans by examining bygone eras. The series utilizes the extensive historical archives of Twin Cities PBS while also incorporating new stories to provide insight into the state's past. By connecting these historical narratives to contemporary life, the show aims to reflect on how the past influences the identity and future aspirations of its audience. The program positions history as a significant force capable of shaping individual and collective character. Through this approach, Minnesota Experience serves as a bridge between historical documentation and the modern moment, offering viewers a deeper understanding of the regional heritage. The series remains a part of the long-standing commitment of Twin Cities PBS to document and interpret the stories that define the local experience. By holding a mirror to history, the production encourages reflection on the evolving nature of the community and the values that continue to guide it.
Should you watch it?
“Explore Minnesota's rich history through compelling true stories.”
- Delves into lesser-known Minnesota stories
- Connects past events to present-day issues
- Features high-quality historical storytelling
- Limited to Minnesota-focused audiences
- May feel slow to viewers seeking action
you're curious about how Minnesota's past shaped its present.
Suitable for all ages; focuses on historical events without graphic content.
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Season 1 · 31 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Flour Power Mytharc Sep 17, 2018
- E2 Lost Twin Cities III Core Sep 24, 2018
- E3 Cornerstones: A History of North Minneapolis Core Oct 1, 2018
- E4 Fires of 1918 Core Oct 15, 2018
- E5 Lost Twin Cities 4 Core Oct 22, 2018
- E6 Glensheen and the Congdon Legacy Core Oct 29, 2018
- E7 Ohiyesa: The Soul of an Indian Core Nov 5, 2018
- E8 The People's Protectors Core Nov 12, 2018
- E9 MN in the 70's Core Nov 13, 2018
- E10 The Fabulous Ice Age Core Dec 3, 2018
- E11 Hmong Pioneers: Honoring the First Wave Core Dec 10, 2018
- E12 Restoring The People's House Core Dec 12, 2018
- E13 Tales of the Road Core Jan 7, 2019
- E14 Made in St. Paul Core Jan 14, 2019
- E15 Martin Luther King in Minnesota Core Jan 21, 2019
- E16 The Legendary Saint Paul Winter Carnival Core Jan 28, 2019
- E17 North Star: Making Home Core Feb 4, 2019
- E18 North Star: Making Change Core Feb 11, 2019
- E19 Cass Gilbert: Standing the Test of Time Core Feb 18, 2019
- E20 Jim Crow of the North Core Feb 25, 2019
- E21 Gracious Spaces: Clarence H. Johnston Core Mar 18, 2019
- E22 Women Outward Bound Core Mar 25, 2019
- E23 The Minneapolis Sound Core Apr 8, 2019
- E24 Minnesota's Deadliest Tornadoes & Fiercest Floods Core Apr 15, 2019
- E25 A History of the Land Core Apr 22, 2019
- E26 Great American Railroad Journeys: Minneapolis to St. Paul Core May 13, 2019
- E27 Great American Railroad Journeys: Red Wing to Portage, WI Core May 20, 2019
- E28 Minnesota Remembers Vietnam: America's Secret War Core May 27, 2019
- E29 Out North - Part 1 Mytharc Jun 10, 2019
- E30 Out North - Part 2 Mytharc Jun 17, 2019
- E31 Iron Range: Minnesota Building America Mytharc Aug 29, 2019
Season 2 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Becoming Big League Mytharc Oct 14, 2019
- E2 Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science Core Sep 25, 2018
- E3 St. Paul's Historic Hill: Salvaging a Gilded Past Core Oct 28, 2019
- E4 The Experimental City Core Nov 4, 2019
- E6 Historic Trails in Northern Minnesota Core Dec 9, 2019
- E7 Minnesota 13: From Grain to Glass Core Dec 16, 2019
- E8 Brew North: A Beer Story Core Jan 13, 2020
- E9 North Star: Civil War Stories Core Feb 3, 2020
- E10 Solid State: Minnesota’s High Tech Industry Core Feb 10, 2020
- E11 Country Music: Made In Minnesota Core Feb 17, 2020
- E12 This Free North Core Feb 24, 2020
- E13 Best of Lost Twin Cities Core Mar 2, 2020
- E14 Deadliest Blizzards & Fiercest Fires Core Mar 16, 2020
- E15 Set In Stone: Exploring St. Paul's Oldest Neighborhood Core Mar 23, 2020
- E16 First Avenue: Closer to the Stars Core Mar 30, 2020
- E17 Bound By Earth: Archaeology In Minnesota Core Apr 27, 2020
- E18 Parks for the People Core May 18, 2020
- E19 Minnesota Remembers Vietnam: Perspectives Mytharc May 25, 2020
- E20 Lost Twin Cities 5 Mytharc Jun 1, 2020
Season 3 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Citizen Mytharc Oct 5, 2020
- E2 Lost Duluth I Core Oct 12, 2020
- E3 Robert Bly: A Thousand Years of Joy Core Oct 19, 2020
- E4 The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict Core Nov 2, 2020
- E5 Stalag Luft III: One Man's Story Core Nov 9, 2020
- E6 Coming to Mni Sota Core Nov 23, 2020
- E7 Stories Under The Stones Core Dec 14, 2020
- E8 Dakota Conflict Core Dec 28, 2020
- E9 Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page Core Jan 4, 2021
- E10 Trailheads: The Oregon Trail's Origins Core Mar 1, 2021
- E11 Girl from Birch Creek Core Mar 29, 2021
- E12 Lost Twin Cities I Core Apr 12, 2021
- E13 Minnesota: A History of the Land Core Apr 19, 2021
- E14 Return to Skid Row Mytharc May 10, 2021
- E15 Armed with Language Mytharc May 17, 2021
Season 4 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Co-Op Wars Mytharc Oct 4, 2021
- E2 Lost Duluth II Core Oct 12, 2021
- E3 The Baldies Core Oct 18, 2021
- E4 Steamship America: A North Shore Legend Core Nov 1, 2021
- E5 Remembering Place: A Cemetery Story Core Nov 22, 2021
- E6 Minneapolis Past Core Jan 3, 2022
- E7 Seth Eastman: Painting The Dakota Core Jan 31, 2022
- E8 Saint Paul Past Core Feb 7, 2022
- E9 Film in the Cities Core Feb 21, 2022
- E10 Lost Twin Cities II Core Mar 14, 2022
- E12 Electronicle 1980 Mytharc May 16, 2022
Season 5 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jesse Ventura Shocks the World Mytharc Jan 16, 2024
- E2 Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story Core Feb 19, 2024
- E3 The Electric Indian Core Mar 26, 2024
- E4 PROFE Mytharc Apr 23, 2024
Season 6 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Broadcast Wars Ep 1: Just the Facts Mytharc Nov 26, 2024
- E2 Broadcast Wars Ep 2: Ratings Frenzy Core Nov 26, 2024
- E3 Broadcast Wars Ep 3: Out of Nowhere Core Nov 26, 2024
- E4 Brutal Utopias Core Apr 15, 2025
- E5 Paradox Episode 1: Early History of the MPD and Reform Core Oct 21, 2025
- E6 Paradox Episode 2: Mid-century Changes and Challenges Core Oct 21, 2025
- E7 Paradox Episode 3: 80s, 90s, and Their Echoes Mytharc Oct 21, 2025
- E8 The Wild West Bank Sound Mytharc Apr 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is this show only about Minnesota?
Yes, the series focuses specifically on Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.
Does it feature famous historical figures?
The show highlights both well-known and obscure figures from Minnesota's past.
Are episodes connected or standalone?
Episodes are standalone, each covering a different historical topic.
Is there narration or interviews?
The series uses a mix of archival materials, narration, and interviews.
Where can I watch it?
It airs on Twin Cities PBS and may be available on streaming platforms.
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