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Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - Today we begin a three-part series titled “Chinese Adoptees: Not Abandoned or Alone.” Annie Prafcke is a journalist who was born in Wuhu, Anhui Province in the People's Republic of China. She was adopted at six months old and raised in Fargo. In part one, “A Journey Home,” she explores her own identity as well as the complex identities of three other adopted Chinese women. ~~~ The Greetings Tour is a nationwide mural project that’s been on the road since 2015. Muralist Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs are currently in North Dakota, preparing a postcard-style mural on the side of a Fargo building. So far, they’ve created over 50 murals in 24 states.

Monday, June 28, 2021 - Dr. Josh Ranum is the vice president of the North Dakota Medical Association. He’s a graduate of UND Medical School and is currently on the staff at West River Health Services in Hettinger. He stops by to discuss a number of issues in rural medicine. ~~~ NDSU history professor Tom Isern has an essay titled “Old Sod Shack.” ~~~ UND philosophy professor Jack Russell Weinstein joins us for another Philosophical Currents discussion. This month’s topic explores the idea of apologizing for past wrongs.

Friday, July 9, 2021 - Jack Russell Weinstein is here to preview this Sunday’s “Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life,” when he visits with Quassim Cassam, philosophy professor at the University of Warwick in Coventry, England. The topic is “Why Do Conspiracy Theories Work?” ~~~ Our Friday conversation with news director Dave Thompson. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Zola.”

Sunday, June 27, 2021 - Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson joins us to discuss his just-released new book, “The Language of Cottonwoods: Essays on the Future of North Dakota.” It's a serious, audacious exploration of the state and its people. ~~~ The PBS Writers’ Contest brings in submissions from around the state. Here to share some of those stories is Christine McClellan, Prairie Public director of digital services. ~~~ A touching and powerful essay about the Minot flood from ShaunAnne Tangney.

Friday, June 25, 2021 - Have you ever watched an old film that has cringe-worthy content by today’s standards? The Turner Classic Movie channel addresses that by reframing the films with discussions that acknowledge the problems. Here to expand upon this practice is Prairie Public movie critic Matt Olien. ~~~ We wrap up our conversations about the 10 year anniversary of the Minot flood as news director Dave Thompson reflects on the event as part of our regular Friday discussion of topics in the

Thursday, June 24, 2021 - In our continuing series on the legacy of the Souris River Flood of 2011, we look at infrastructure changes. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma discusses the city’s 1.08 billion dollar flood control project. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for a Main Street Eats discussion about the history of vegetables.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - The PBS Kids Writers Contest brings in submissions from around the state. Here to share some of those stories is Christine McClellan, Prairie Public's digital communications specialist. ~~ On this Thursday’s Prairie Pulse show, John’s guest is retired NDSU dean Prakash Mathew, who discusses his book “We Are Called … to do The Right Thing.” We share a clip from that conversation. ~~ Hemp is a rather new crop with tantalizing potential, but it has proven risky. Reporting

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson joins us to discuss his just-released new book, “The Language of Cottonwoods: Essays on the Future of North Dakota.” It's a serious, audacious exploration of the state and its people. ~~~ Eliza Blue shares another Postcard from the Prairie. ~~~ Speaking of exploring North Dakota, we hear from state tourism director Sara Otte Coleman in an excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show.

Monday, June 21, 2021 - Addiction treatment often ends in relapse if there’s no long-term follow-up. Today we discuss that problem with addiction counsellor Patti Senn, who is starting a new model of outpatient care designed to address this area of need. ~~~ In our continuing series on the 10th Anniversary of the Souris River flood, we hear from Robert Kochel and Correne Poling whose house was destroyed. In their attempt to rebuild, they lost thousands when their fraudulent contractor

Friday, June 18, 2021 - We continue our series titled “Main Street, Minot: 10 Years After the Flood.” We visit with two teachers from Erik Ramstead Middle School in Minot, Rachelle Lamoureux and Steven Kuske. We also hear from Minot Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Vollmer. ~~~ Dave Thompson discusses recent topics in the news. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “In the Heights.”