Prairie Beat

By Danielle Webster, Erik DeatherageNews

Prairie Beat episodes

October 28 Early Voting Underway in North Dakota
This week on Prairie Beat, Erik Deatherage and Danielle Webster discuss early voting in North Dakota ahead of the November 3 midterm election.
14 min
October 21 What's at stake in North Dakota's two ballot measures?
This week's Prairie Beat, we examine North Dakota's two 2026 ballot measures, including a higher threshold for constitutional amendments and free K-12 school meals.
10 min
October 14 The 10.15 Project honors families affected by pregnancy loss
On this episode of Prairie Beat, Danielle Webster speaks with 10.15 Project co-founder Michael Greenwood about a four-day, 480-mile relay across North Dakota.
9 min
October 07 Food insecurity rises as Great Plains Food Bank Serves more North Dakotans
The Great Plains Food Bank says it is serving a record number of people across North Dakota as families contend with rising costs for food, fuel, housing and child care.
7 min
September 30 UND discusses its response to campus sexual violence
Prairie Beat explores campus sexual violence with UND’s Donna Smith, discussing Title IX, student support and barriers to reporting after the Cornell lawsuit.
15 min
September 23 What a Powerful El Niño Could Mean for North Dakota’s Winter
A powerful El Niño is taking shape in the Pacific, and it could mean a warmer, drier winter for North Dakota. State climatologist Daryl Ritchison explains what’s driving the weather pattern, how it compares with past El Niño events and why snow is still very much in the forecast.
11 min
September 16 Seasonal viruses are back. Here's how to stay safe
Cooler weather means more people will gather indoors. You know who likes that? Viruses! On this week's Prairie Beat, we remind you of ways to stay safe from those pesky, and sometimes deadly, bugs.
10 min
September 02 North Dakota Weighs Kratom Restrictions
North Dakota lawmakers are considering kratom regulations during a special legislative session.
11 min
August 26 North Dakota Ranks Among the Worst States for Teen Drivers
North Dakota ranks among the nation’s worst states for teen drivers. Today's episode of Prairie Beat looks at distracted driving, insurance costs, driver education and what could make the roads safer for young drivers.
11 min
August 19 Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Nears Completion
The Fargo-Moorhead Diversion is nearing completion, bringing new questions about how upstream farmers will be protected when floodwaters are diverted onto agricultural land.
10 min