Today, June 9, North Dakotans will cast their votes in the 2026 Primary Election. The Prairie Public News Team will update a live blog throughout the evening as results come in.
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Former Senator Byron Dorgan reflects on politics, North Dakota, the tragedies that shaped his career
In a wide-ranging conversation with Prairie Public's Erik Deatherage, former Senator Byron Dorgan and talks about the spirit of bipartisanship that's been lost in today's hyper-partisan political environment, the small town North Dakota values that served him well in Congress, and the two tragedies that shaped his political life.
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Folkways and American Outlaws Fargo have partnered to host local watch parties in downtown Fargo. -
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Episode 71 features new music from Courtney Hartman, instrumentalist Marty Kolls, West Virginia folk songs from Chris Haddox, banjoist Benny Bleu, and musician Dennis Herbeck from Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
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Former Prairie Public Director of Radio Bill Thomas shares audio from some of the participants of this year's Poetry Out Loud competition, which was held February 23, 2026 at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck, including winner Aspen Geist of Wyndmere.
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Printed in large quantities on cheap paper, dime novels were wildly popular. Costing just a dime, and sometimes only a nickel, they were aimed at a broad audience. The first recognized dime novel was published on this day in 1860.
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.
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Due to advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving cancer. But many are left with lingering mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.
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Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor. -
Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Albert Samaha about Game 3 of the NBA Finals and New York City's response to having President Trump in attendance.
