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Main Street, hosted by Doug Hamilton and with contributor Ashley Thornberg, keeps its finger on the pulse of Prairie Public's broadcast region

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    Melanoma Awareness, News Review, Killer Clown, and Arctic Artifacts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 50:16


    Dr. Marc Hurlbert discusses melanoma prevention, Dave Thompson reviews the news, Matt Olien critiques Clown in a Cornfield, and we explore Arctic archaeology.

    Edwin Land's Polaroid Legacy & Dr. Berg's Beef Month Grilling Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 50:30


    In and upcoming America Experience, the legacy of Polaroid's Edwin Land with Ron Fierstein, then its grill time with expert tips from NDSU meat scientist Dr. Eric Berg.

    Voices of Faith, Farming, History and Foraging

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 49:59


    An American Pope, the NRCS at 90, Dr. Tom Isern on Baldwin Ranch history, morel mushroom hunting, and a love story where timing proves everything.

    Trauma-Informed Care & ND Legislative Insights with Gov. Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 50:04


    Heather Simonich shares trauma-informed care insights, followed by North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong discussing 2025 legislative priorities and key issues.

    Ethical Dilemmas, Legislative Recaps, and Superhero Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 49:10


    Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores his book "Israel, Palestine, and the Trolley Problem;" In Session recaps the legislative session; Matt Olien reviews "Thunderbolts*."

    Culinary Adventures, Storytelling, and Innovative Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 50:18


    Huckleberry House - a culinary flair with Chris Tello, a nostalgic tale from Becky Blenkush, and Sylvan Learning's impact on North Dakota education with Kari Weigel.

    Health, Environment, and Heritage: Insights on Stroke and Conservation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 49:59


    Explore stroke prevention with Essentia Health, climate challenges with H2O Radio, Nebraska's CRP program struggles, and cultural restoration with Our Living Lands.

    Wishes and Roots: Hope and History with Linda Pauling From Make-A-Wish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 50:29


    Linda Pauling shares the Make-A-Wish origin story, and Tom Isern explores the sustainable legacy of the Baldwin Ranches in Dickey County.

    Veterans, Property Taxes, and a Southern Gothic Spectacle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 49:36


    Veterans' stories, a stalled tax reform bill, and a Southern Gothic film review—today's show brings emotion, politics, and powerful storytelling.

    De-Extinction Ethics & Germans from Russia Food Traditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 49:38


    Jack Russell Weinstein on the ethics of de-extinction, plus German-Russian foods and stories with Michael Miller and Jeremy Kopp of NDSU's Heritage Collection.

    New Food Rules, Arctic Resilience, Backyard Chickens, and 1889 Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 49:52


    Today's show covers calls for stricter food rules, Arctic climate resilience, chicken rentals for families, and the enduring spirit of 1889 with Tom Isern.

    Holmberg Accountability, Innovation, and Inspiration Across North Dakota

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 50:08


    New Holmberg documents prompt calls for change, DSU pioneers virtual anatomy, and Loxley Brown inspires girls to dream big in science and technology.

    Flight Paths and Pasque Blooms: Drones, News, History & Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 49:56


    Drone racing takes flight, Tom Isern reflects on the pasque flower, Dave reviews the news, and Matt dives into The Ballad of Wallis Island.

    Coffee & Dreams: Dex Dutton and Dr. Moen & the Fargo Marathon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 48:43


    Dex Dutton brews up stories of coffee and community, plus a preview of the high-energy Fargo Marathon with Dr. Andrew Moen, celebrating 21 years this May.

    Summer Travel, Tribal Lamprey Efforts, and ND Ethics Under Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 50:06


    Explore summer travel tips, tribal efforts to save the lamprey, and how North Dakota's Ethics Commission is being tested in the wake of a former senator's sentencing.

    Reflections on Pope Francis & Earth Day Voices from Valley City

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 49:19


    Monsignor Shea reflects on Pope Francis' legacy of compassion and inclusion. Plus, a preview of Valley City's Earth Day events with environmental advocates.

    Farming Futures, Food Fights, ND News & Father Figures at the Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 49:50


    From evolving farm practices to SNAP food debates, news of the region and a heartfelt film review, today's show offers insight, advocacy, and a story of unexpected connection.

    Supper Clubs, Prairie Art & Driftless Living: Stories of Place & Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 50:02


    Nikki Berglund, Guy Nelson, and Tamara Dean share stories of food, art, and nature—celebrating resilience, creativity, and connection to place.

    Dakota Digital, Dam Removal & Dinner Table Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:46


    Emerging tech, river restoration, local food cuts, and key ND legislation—this episode explores regional changes shaping our environment, schools, and society.

    Autism, Art, Water & History: Stories of Insight and Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:33


    Explore autism acceptance, creative connection at the Plains Art Museum, water news, and a forgotten health crisis in North Dakota with Dr. Tom Isern.

    Food as Medicine, News Recap, Snow White Review & Arctic Shifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 49:56


    Food as medicine, news highlights, a review of Disney's new Snow White, and how climate change is shifting wildlife patterns in the Arctic.

    Thaikota

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 49:48


    Erik and Rick visit owners and chefs, TJ and Gina, at ThaiKota in Fargo. They share their journey from Thailand to North Dakota while serving some of the best dishes from Thailand.

    The Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 50:03


    Erik Deatherage presents The Tell, a live storytelling event from downtown Fargo with Cody Schuler. This episode includes personal tales shared by local storytellers Becky Blenkush, Cara Cody Braun, Thomas Kvamme, and Beth Renner, each bringing their unique perspective to the stage.

    Poetry Out Loud

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 49:55


    Prairie Public's Erik Deatherage sits down with Bill Thomas to discuss the inspiring Poetry Out Loud program, focusing on its influence on students and the art of performance poetry. The poems were read by Joanie McCormack, Sawyer Wilhelmi, Leah Hochalter, and DeLainis Kroh.

    Rural News Publications

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 49:53


    Prairie Public's Ann Alquist interviews two rural reporters to discuss legislative issues and the health of their publicans.

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 49:49


    The High Cost of Not Listening, Smuggled Dreams, Migrating Birds, and Buffalo Restoration — Stories of Connection, Survival, and the Power of Paying Attention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 49:54


    Explore the power of listening, a daring border crossing, saving migratory birds, and restoring buffalo to Indigenous lands.

    Legal Analysis on The Ray Holmberg Sentencing and Plains Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:25


    Assisted Death Ethics, News Recap, and Nickel Boys Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 50:11


    A look at dying with dignity, a review of this week's top news, and a powerful film discussion on Nickel Boys and the realities of injustice in Jim Crow-era Florida.

    Ray Holmberg Sentencing Hearing; Prairie Plates with Erin Oberlander

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 48:19


    Prairie Public's news team was at the sentencing hearing for former legislator Ray Holmberg and brings us the latest. Plus, we share a conversation with holistic lifestyle coach Erin Oberlander.

    Esports, Sacred Rivers, Glacier Loss & Book Battles in Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 50:29


    UND and Fenworks host high school esports state championship, a river's story, aging penguins, glacier loss, and a bill on books in schools.

    ADA Activism & Herbal Wisdom: Stories of Change and Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 50:26


    Explore the fight for the ADA and the power of herbal healing with guests Jim LeBrecht, Chana Gazit, and Bevin Cohen in this inspiring episode of Main Street.

    Pipeline Verdict, Headlines, and a Clone Conundrum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 49:28


    ND Monitor Reporter Mary Steurer shares Dakota Access Pipeline trial insights, Dave Thompson recaps the news, and Matt Olien reviews the sci-fi thriller "Mickey 17."

    Empowering Single Moms at the Jeremiah Program & St. Paddy's Eats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 49:43


    Jeremiah Program empowers single moms, Bert Meyers talks St. Paddy's eats, and This Week in Water covers policy shifts, climate lawsuits, and space junk.

    Media Literacy, Immigration Struggles, Uranium Transport & Legal Notices

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 49:34


    Erin Hemme Froslie on media literacy, Tom Isern on immigration struggles, uranium transport concerns, and how a ND bill could impact public legal notices.

    Fargo Fire Dept Recruiting, Eclipse Awakening, Cancer Awareness & Rural Grocers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 49:47


    Fargo Fire Dept Careers, Eclipse Awakening, Colorectal Cancer Awareness & Rural Grocers' Fight to Survive

    NDSU Masters in Sonography, FM Symphony's ‘Bliss,' News & Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 50:07


    Dean Teresa Conner on NDSU's new Masters sonography program, FM Symphony's ‘Bliss,' news review, Tom Isern's essay, and a review of Captain America: Brave New World.

    Cybersecurity, Indigenous Cuisine & Storytelling: Insights & Inspiration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 49:21


    Kate Kuehn shares cybersecurity insights, Chef Candace Stock highlights Indigenous cuisine, and Beth Renner previews Fargo's live storytelling event, The Tell.

    GrandSKY at 10: North Dakota's Leadership in Aerospace Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 50:12


    Tom Swoyer discusses GrandSKY's 10th anniversary, its impact on UAS innovation, economic growth, and future expansion in North Dakota's aerospace industry.

    Pulitzer Finalist Karen Russell on The Antidote & ND's Climate Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 49:31


    Pulitzer finalist Karen Russell discusses The Antidote, memory, and the Dust Bowl. Plus, ND State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison on weather trends and climate change.

    Dr. Brad Kohoutek on Weight Loss, News Review, USDA Cuts & Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 49:57


    Dr. Brad Kohoutek discusses weight loss meds, Dave Thompson reviews news, USDA job cuts impact farmers, and Matt Olien recaps the Academy Awards.

    THC Beverages, Signs of Spring, Winter Food Events & a Historic Memory

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 50:15


    Mike Frohlich on THC beverages, signs of spring in ND, winter food events, and a story from The Tell of witnessing history during the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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