Lifelong Learning

25 years after the pro wrestler shocked the world when elected Governor of Minnesota, it's high time to explore the people, values and experiences that shaped Jesse Ventura's path.

Learn about centuries-old traditional food gathering and preparation techniques in Minnesota – from foraging and harvesting manoomin (wild rice) to a modern meal of fried wild rice.

Learn about preserved foods such as sausage and lutefisk, created for longevity and survival, with rich stories that reveal surprising cross-cultural connections.

The Sajady sisters created the brand Maazah, which bottles their mom's beloved Afghan chutney. The Silva siblings carry on their family legacy of bringing Mexican and Latino ingredients of home.

Sister and brother duo Aubry Walch and Kale Walch of the Herbivorous Butcher re-create the recipe for Chamorro Kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives.Chef K Taylor and Mariam Omari of Chef K's Revolutionary Catering make American and Kenyan styles of collard greens without meat, proving that plants taste good.

Learn about why grab-and-go hand pies and dishes were developed and how they've spread throughout the world.

Art + Medicine explores healthcare through story, song and the arts. This series is a co-production of TPT-Twin Cities PBS and the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Out North: Minnesota LGBTQ History explores the untold past of Minnesota’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, and celebrates the strides the state has made since the gay liberation movement began in the 1970s.

Discover the evolutionary secrets of some of the world’s most majestic creatures.

Safiya called this the "worst possible situation for a microaggression," a subtle act of discrimination.

Learn about the unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.

Prophet discusses eye contact as a Black man, how the way he dressed changed the way people spoke to him, and what keeps him driving forward.

Moallin talks about what it's like to deal with racism as a Somali-American teacher.

Wolf discusses the weird things people have said when they find out he’s native.

Papi recounts how others deemed him guilty of a crime for simply looking like an immigrant.