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Despite attempts to trace contacts, officials say finding the source of a recent measles outbreak is difficult to track
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The outgoing Fargo Police Chief says incomplete reporting has led to a misperception of the truth.
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Minot will host this year’s GOP state convention on March 28-29, and I will be there. However, as I reported last week, no GOP state officials seeking re-election plan to attend.
Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
Latest Podcasts and Featured Stories
This week on Prairie Beat, we unpack the case of Angela Lipps, a story that has sparked national headlines and questions about AI facial recognition, law enforcement procedures, and how mistaken identity can spiral into life-altering consequences.
Main Street
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Prairie Musicians returns for Season 18, showcasing Upper Midwest talent, while Prairie Plates explores Fargo’s food scene—from cheese boards to the rising tinned fish trend.
Dakota Datebook
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Even if a day starts under bright sunshine, winter on the Great Plains is unforgiving, and a snowstorm can close in rapidly. Such a day was March 15, 1920.
Each Friday on A Closer Look with the Monitor, Prairie Public's Craig Blumenshine speaks with North Dakota Monitor journalists about their reporting, giving listeners a closer look at major topics in the news, from education and state policy to energy and agriculture topics.
News from NPR
The Grammy-winning singer describes herself as a "53-year-old woman who is maneuvering her career the way she wants to, how she wants to." Scott's new album is To Whom This May Concern.
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Several Republican-led states are passing their own versions of the SAVE America Act, Trump-backed legislation that would introduce new proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote.
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In messages to NPR, Tehran residents describe largely deserted streets roamed by paramilitary officials and vigilantes. They say security forces are banning gatherings for Nowruz, the Persian new year, this week.