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Thursday, November 29 – Researchers at UND have an ambitious proposal to make the campus and nearby Ray Richards Golf Course an autonomous urban test bed for unmanned aircraft systems. It would turn the campus into a “please fly zone,” an island where UAS and other autonomous systems could integrate with society in a quasi-urban setting as an education and training range. Joining us is professor Mark Askelson, in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences. ~~~ NPR’s Jeff Brady paid a visit to North

Wednesday, November 28 – From trade wars to labeling, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work in the food industry. Joining us to discuss those and other important issues for farmers is North Dakota Farmers Union president Mark Watne. ~~~ Agriculture is changing, and so is the meaning of an agriculture degree. Growing and harvesting food is still a decent chunk of the industry, but as Harvest Public Media’s Madelyn Beck found out, there are seemingly infinite ag careers in fields like food

Tuesday, November 27 – The Smithsonian exhibition called "Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation" is now on display at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. India’s contributions stretch far beyond these stereotypes. Matt Olien visits with Indian-Americans Vijay and Anu Gaba, who reflects on Indian Americans' inextricable part of American life. ~~~ From mountain streams in the west to rolling prairies in the east, Montana’s habitats and natural resources offer an abundance of culinary

Monday, November 26 – Fingerprinting is now required for new employees at daycare centers, but the slow process of getting that done and for the subsequent criminal background check is creating a headache when it comes to hiring enough daycare staff. Here to discuss the issue is Robin Nelson, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley, which is subject to the regulations. ~~~ Mark Trahant, editor of Indian Country Today, weighs in on how climate change impacts indigenous people. ~~~~

Friday, November 23 – The oral history project StoryCorps promotes listening is the greatest act of love. We agree. Today we share stories from a gay rights activist, learn what a third-culture kid is, and play excerpts from StoryCorps' visit to North Dakota .

Thursday, November 22 – On this Thanksgiving, we hear from small farmers about the labor of love that is cultivating food. We hear from Amber and Ross Lockhart of Heart and Soil Farm ; Jaclyn Weber of Folcstede Farms ; and Sam Rydell of Nurtured Plains Farms . They spoke at November’s First Fridays at B in Moorhead, a monthly discussion about food. ~~~ We continue our food theme with a look at the indigenous side of a Thanksgiving table. Minnesota Chef Sean Sherman ( the Sioux Chef ) talks to

Wednesday, November 21 – Our weekly news chat with Dave Thompson comes early this week on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday. ~~~ From the StoryCorps visit to North Dakota, we hear from a former Democratic North Dakota ag commissioner, Sarah Vogel, who scored a huge legal victory that saved many farmers from financial ruin. ~~~ Chuck Lura shares a Natural North Dakota essay about birds caching food. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews the new Fantastic Beasts film. ~~~ Doug and Ashley have our What’s

Tuesday, November 20 – Tim Kasper of The Blenders stops with a couple new songs and news of their Christmas concert series. ~~~ Speaking of concerts, next summer’s concert on the anniversary of Woodstock is having to change its name due to trademark restrictions. Promoter Merrill Piepkorn joins us. ~~~ NDSU historian Tom Isern has this week’s Plains Folk essay, “Era Bell Thompson on my Doorstep.” ~~~ Every year, AARP helps people file their taxes. Here to discuss the Tax-Aide program and the

Monday, November 19 – With health care costs alarmingly high, one of the contributing factors often cited is overdoing the number of procedures. That’s the opinion of orthopedist Dr. Victor Romano, who identifies knee replacements in particular. He says they’re often not needed, and when they do occur, many patients aren’t pleased with the result. ~~~ Mark Trahant shares a commentary on Indian Health Services and how recent elections could impact health care in Indian Country. ~~~ Open

With health care costs alarmingly high, one of the contributing factors often cited is overdoing the number of procedures. That’s the opinion of orthopedist Dr. Victor Romano, who identifies knee replacements in particular. He says they’re often not needed, and when they do occur, many patients aren’t pleased with the result. ~~~ Mark Trahant shares a commentary on Indian Health Services and how recent elections could impact health care in Indian Country. ~~~ Open Enrollment for health insurance