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You care about your community and want to know what's going on. But between kids and work, who has time?
If you've got eight minutes, let Prairie Public catch you up on the North Dakota news you need to know. From the regional economy, to education, agriculture, the environment and rapidly-changing political news, Prairie Public anchor and reporter Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage are on the beat... the Prairie Beat.
If you've got eight minutes, let Prairie Public catch you up on the North Dakota news you need to know. From the regional economy, to education, agriculture, the environment and rapidly-changing political news, Prairie Public anchor and reporter Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage are on the beat... the Prairie Beat.
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The holidays are here and so are the simmering pots, stacked plates, and stories. This week, we’re digging into the must-know food safety tips that keep your family’s feast both delicious and worry-free. Then we tackle the OTHER holiday classic: those tricky, unexpected dinner-table conversations.
The shutdown of the federal government might be over and food assistance restored, but it's not that simple for North Dakota individuals and families dealing with food insecurity. In this week's edition of our weekly regional news podcast, Prairie Beat, we tackle the ramp up back to normal....AND.....find out why a product at a local brewery across the Red River, could be going up in smoke.
Host Danielle Webster takes the week off to nurse an obsession.
The government shutdown rolls on and the ripple effects continue in North Dakota. On this week's Prairie Beat, we take a look at the community work being done in North Dakota to lessen the impact.
As the government shutdown rolls on, the possibility of more North Dakotans needing food assistance becomes closer to reality. For those on the front lines of fighting hunger, the tasks are daunting. But they are undeterred.
Every parent of a kid in a North Dakota public school wants to know: who is going to replace Kirsten Baesler? This week, we found out.
Do you pay the rent or health insurance premiums? That could be the dreadful question North Dakota families will have to ask themselves if the situation in Washington isn't resolved soon.
The deadly Enderlin tornado over the summer left many in Eastern North Dakota shaken. And while video of the damage to homes looked like it might have been a stronger storm than classified, it was a train that got the storm a higher ranking.
It's almost incomprehensible to think about the school and everyday stresses faced by Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Growing up or coming of age during a global pandemic and the unprecedented time we're in are two major factors but a third has got to be navigating life online. In this week's Prairie Beat, we take a look at one school's struggle with the online exploitation of some of their students.
What happens when cell phones disappear from classrooms across North Dakota? This week on Prairie Beat, Ann Alquist joins Danielle Webster to dive into the state’s new “bell-to-bell” phone ban.
Short of heading to a tropical island, how can we unplug from the stress of the news and comments about the news we see everyday as we scroll on social media? On this week's Prairie Beat, we have some expert advice.
Public health officials worked tirelessly for years to get their arms around the opioid crisis that began in the 90s and early 2000s. Manufacturers and distributors later settled lawsuits after it was proven how addictive they were, and with those funds states were able to set up their own response programs. One way North Dakota combats overdose deaths from opioids is giving out thousands of doses of naloxone statewide every year - and it's making a big difference.
It's not a straight up David vs. Goliath story- it's more complicated than that- but a project that could be breaking ground very soon, just outside of Fargo, has unleashed strong opinions and tensions between neighboring communities. That's the focus of our news podcast this week, Prairie Beat.
Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage take a look back at some of the earlier big stories they were following this summer, including North Dakota's distinction of once having the highest measles cases per capita in the country. And more rain than expected prevented a predicted drought, but the danger is not totally over.
The stories of the predominantly Indigenous missing children and teens in North Dakota got added attention over the weekend from a Fargo Forum lead article that spotlighted a recent sudden uptick in cases.
Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage dig into the complex story of crime, both across the nation and right here at home in North Dakota. What is the gap between our perception and reality? And how does our fears, assumptions, and headlines paint a picture that don't always match the facts.
With the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting its doors, what's the future hold for Prairie Public? You'll hear from our president and CEO John Harris. Plus, a scared citizenry, a gap of official information and a police chief on vacation lead to calls for a change at the top of the Fargo PD. Danielle and Erik dive into these weighty topics.
This week on Prairie Beat, Danielle Webster and guest host Ann Alquist take us to Callaway, Minnesota, for an in-depth look at KKWE Niijii Radio, a public radio station serving the White Earth Reservation. We hear from station manager Maggie Rousu about how KKWE is more than music and talk; it’s a healing tool, a cultural lifeline, and a vital voice for rural Native communities, now threatened by a major funding rescission.
Summertime weather is still very much on the minds of North Dakotans. While many of us are dreading more potential severe weather, in other parts of the state, there are hopes and prayers for rain. Let's listen to this week's episode of our news podcast, Prairie Beat.
The latest report from the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission seems to show high consumer confidence, as 2025 shapes up to be a record year for airline boarding from the state's eight commercial airports. Passenger boarding numbers have been growing for the past 14 consecutive months.
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