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Lorie Anderson, co-owner of We Rock the Spectrum North Dakota, explains why her indoor sensory playground is such a hit with kids
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Erik Deatherage speaks with two recipients of the 2026 Bush Fellowship. Tyler Parisien discusses efforts to revitalize the Michif language in the Turtle Mountains, while Jennifer Illich shares how she hopes to strengthen crisis response systems and expand access to mental health resources through her work with FirstLink. -
The director of North Dakota’s Department of Water Resources said his department is working on a more forward-looking budget for water projects, that could include bonding for certain large projects.
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A single cottonwood tree can produce a staggering number of small seeds each year. Estimates range from around 25-48 million. But of course, the chances of a seed becoming established and living to maturity are extremely slim.
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Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
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Hear a conversation with Lorie Anderson, co-owner of We Rock the Spectrum North Dakota, an indoor playground for children of all abilities. Craig Blumenshine talks with outdoor author Jeffrey Miller and we'll share Bill Thomas' live story from The Tell.
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On this date in 1929, Joseph Blanding was still living in the family farmhouse at the south end of Wahpeton. He gave a talk to the Wilkin County Historical Society that was later published in the local paper. Joseph came to the area in 1872 at age nine, before Wahpeton was settled.
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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Denver renters are celebrating falling housing costs. But sometimes cheaper housing is a sign of economic decline. How can you tell the difference?
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An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races. -
If your doctor prescribes a GLP-1 medication for weight loss but your insurance won't cover it, you have options.
