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Sunday, November 22, 2020 - News director Dave Thompson starts us off with an update on the pandemic situation in North Dakota. ~~~ The novel, “In the Shadow of Dora,” spans two very different decades, involving a Nazi concentration camp and the launch of Apollo 11. Here to explain the connection is the author, Patrick Hicks, a writer-in-residence at Augustana University in Sioux Falls. ~~~ A University of Mary professor’s new book draws parallels between society today and life in the 18th

Friday, November 20, 2020 - Rich Lemay is the executive director for Legal Services of North Dakota. He joins us to discuss the pandemic’s impact on the demand for legal assistance, involving such things as evictions, bankruptcies, and more. He also comments on the challenge of providing services safely. ~~~ We share a feature about Hamzat Amoussa Koriko, a traditional African drummer who emigrated from his home country of Togo, Africa to Grand Forks, North Dakota. He now teaches at the

Thursday, November 19, 2020 - A University of Mary professor’s new book draws parallels between society today and life in the 18th Century. “Rethinking the Enlightenment: Faith in the Age of Reason” is a reflection on interacting with diverse people in a divisive age. We visit with the author, Dr. Joseph Stuart, associate professor of history and fellow of catholic studies. ~~~ We continue a discussion about healthcare during the pandemic at the Family Healthcare clinic in Fargo with Dr. Matt

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - Community Health Centers serve much of North Dakota, providing care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. One of those centers is Family Health Care in Fargo. Joining us to discuss how they are managing the pandemic, and the importance of people continuing their primary medical care is Dr. Kinsey Nelson. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “Shadow Socials.” ~~~ The novel, “In the Shadow of Dora,” spans two very different decades, involving a Nazi

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - Prairie Public's Dave Thompson talks with state Mineral Resources director Lynn Helms on the change in some CARES Act funding that affects the oil industry. He also updates the reclamation program. The conversation is the fourth in Dave’s ongoing series titled “Energy Issues and Answers: Oil Well Reclamation.” Find all the episodes in the series HERE. ~~~ Mark Trahant shares a commentary about vaccine development for COVID 19, and he urges acceptance of the vaccines.

Monday, November 16, 2020 - Online learning is everywhere. There's been steady growth throughout this century, but it exploded during the global pandemic. We visit with Minot's Barb Solberg, who co-wrote The Student Guide to the World Wide Web and WebCT back in 1999. ~~~ It's a great time to watch for shooting stars, as Chuck Lura explains in today's Natural North Dakota essay. ~~~ An event was scheduled in Bismarck called “It’s a Wonderful Life: An Evening with Zuzu” featuring Karolyn Grimes

Friday, November 13, 2020 - Terramera, a Canadian agritech company, says its Global Centre for Regenerative Agriculture can transform how food is grown, fusing science, nature and artificial intelligence. The company’s lofty goal is to bring clean technology to farming and ranching that will fight climate change in a way that will benefit farmers, the environment and the economy. Joining us to explain is Karn Manhas, Terramera's CEO. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “Informed

Thursday, November 12, 2020 - Jack Zaleski is the former editorial page editor for the Forum. Now he’d authored a history of the company. He joins us to discuss “Forum Communications Company: A Narrative History 1980-2018.” ~~~ Poetry from Studio 47 with Patrick Hicks as he reads three favorite poems written by his students. ~~~ Sue Balcom joins us for another episode of Main Street Eats. Today’s topic is simple soups.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - On this Veterans Day, we share episodes from TellTale: Dakota Folklife and Stories that feature veterans. TellTale is a project of the North Dakota Council on the Arts. Joining us are state folklorist Troyd Geist, and Makoche Studios producer David Swenson. ~~~ Chuck Lura shares a Natural North Dakota essay on antler development.

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - Braver Angels is a group that creates dialogue between disparate political factions. Joining us to discuss the effort is co-coordinator Kim Martinson.~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay. ~~~ Matt Olien visits with Bruce Gjovig, who, with co-author Hiram Drache, wrote “Innovative Entrepreneurs of North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota: 150 Years of Impact!”