Main Street

Friday, May 1, 2020 - Our monthly journalists roundtable. In addition to host Doug Hamilton and news director Dave Thompson, our special guests will be Joe Radske, news director at KVRR-TV in Fargo; and Amy Sisk, energy reporter for the Bismarck Tribune.

Thursday, April 30, 2020 - Singer-songwriter Tom Brosseau is a native North Dakotan now based in Salt Lake City. This Sunday he debuts a brand new radio program on Prairie Public . The Great American Folk Show will include Oscar-nominated actor John C. Reilly , food columnist Marilyn Hagerty, musicians Tom Lennon and Heidi Lynne Gluck , and artist Penni Sue Burkum. Tom joins us for a preview. ~~~ Sue Balcom is along for another segment of Main Street Eats.~~~ Matt Olien reviews “The Invisible

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - The pandemic is impacting us on levels we might not even be aware of. As part of our Covid-19 Interactive Town Hall series, we focus on mental and behavioral health. Pamela Sagness is the director of the Behavioral Health Division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services. She’ll share statewide resources. Also joining us is therapist and owner of Journey Counseling, Gail Nelson. She specializes in couples therapy and teaches disaster mental health classes.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - Barb Gravel joins us to preview Prairie Public’s newest television documentary, “The Northwest Angle, Minnesota’s Best Kept Secret.” It’s the story of the northern-most point in the lower 48, a landscape full of rich history, breathtaking views, recreation, and a lifestyle unlike any other. The premiere is April 30 at 8:30. ~~~ Too much technology time can have severe consequences, from eye strain to altered sleep patterns. At Laketrails base camps, there are plenty of

Monday, April 27, 2020 - Stuck at home? Do you need some suggestions for good reading? Do you have some titles you’d like to suggest? As part of our COVID-19 Interactive Town Hall series, we take a lighter turn as we visit with Greg Danz of Zandbroz Variety in Fargo, and Sterling Reed, manager and acquisitions specialist with Ferguson Books & More, which has stores in Grand Forks and Bismarck.

Sunday, April 26, 2020 - Dave Thompson starts us off with the latest news regarding the pandemic. ~~~ With an increasing number of COVID-19 cases popping up in nursing homes and other congregate facilities, we visit with Jon Riewer, president & CEO of Eventide Senior Living Communities. ~~~ Mark Watne, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union, joins us to discuss the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), market disruptions, the closing of meat processing facilities, and other

Friday, April 24, 2020 - Parents of special needs kids often wonder what will happen to their child if something happens to both parents? It’s a question that’s particularly significant during the pandemic, and it can also affect legal guardians. What legal documents should be attended to? And how does physical distancing affect getting legal advice and obtaining required signatures? What about online options like LegalZoom? Joining us is family law attorney Alisha Ankers.~~~ A Sioux Falls

Thursday, April 23, 2020 - Mark Watne, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union, joins us to discuss the the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), market disruptions, the closing of meat processing facilities, and other effects of the pandemic.~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “Mr. Cowan’s Lady Friend.” It’s a continuation of his series on box socials. ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for another episode of Main Street eats. Today’s topic is oatmeal.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - Sanford research is conducting a clinical trial of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine in regards to its effectiveness against COVID-19. Patients in both Dakotas are participating in the trial. Today we hear from Lora Black, senior director of Clinical Research for Sanford, in a conversation with Lori Walsh, host of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “In The Moment.” ~~~ The shutdown of meat packing plants, where COVID-19 has spread among employees that often

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 - With an increasing number of COVID-19 cases popping up in nursing homes and other congregate facilities, we visit with Jon Riewer, president & CEO of Eventide Senior Living Communities. ~~~ Scott Davis, executive director of the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission, joins us for a discussion of the pandemic’s impact on the reservations in the state.