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President Trump will address the Nation tonight, April 1, at 8pm CT to provide an important update on Iran. Listen live on Prairie Public's radio service, or stream the live video here.
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To date, there have been 27 cases of measles in the state this year.
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Chelsey Haukos, longtime friend of Prairie Public's Danielle Webster, sits down to share her double lung transplant story. -
An aging population and fewer professionals are driving one rural Minnesota community to step up firefighter recruiting efforts.
Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
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Rick Gion visits with Monte Jones of 84 Italian Steakhouse in Fargo about organizing an Easter buffet, other offerings at the restaurant, and Monte's background in the restaurant industry.
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Sexual assault awareness on campus, Monte Jones on Fargo dining, and Prairie Beat covers restored HUD funds, spring snow, and higher ed leadership updates.
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On August 2, 1886, Congress passed the Oleomargarine Act, imposing a tax on the production and sale of oleomargarine, and implementing strict licensing fees for manufacturers and retailers. Oleomargarine, later called simply margarine, was initially viewed with suspicion for its effect on dairy sales. Because the dairy industry was an important part of the North Dakota economy, and the U.S. market in general, there was strong concern that cheap margarine would reduce or even replace butter sales.
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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FIFA has raised prices for over 40 games of the World Cup in its latest sale that kicked off Wednesday, according to an NPR count. The most expensive tickets to the final now cost $10,900.
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Despite the danger of sea mines, experts say that mine clearing has received minimal attention and funding from the U.S. Navy — and it's often overshadowed by more high-profile weapons systems. -
In March, the UK announced it would trim its global aid budget and set new priorities in 2027. This has some countries and organizations worried that on top of the US aid cuts, this could be unsurvivable.
