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Winter storm forecast
National Weather Service, Bismarck
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NWS
It could complicate some Thanksgiving travel plans.
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Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge
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No doubt many of you heard the recent news that “Wicked: For Good” star Jonathan Bailey was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025. Okay... But what species would you select to be the most attractive small mammal in North Dakota?
Main Street
  • Jack Russell Weinstiein reflects on the death of one of his musical heroes, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who passed away earlier today. And hear the story of Fargo Thanksgiving shopper, whose search for a rare holiday bird led to a confusing encounter in the check out lane. We'll hear about a Minnesota rock band whose all female members find empowerment and confidence through their music.
Dakota Datebook
  • In the 1870s, there were about 1,700 farms in the territory that became North Dakota, with farms averaging 176 acres in size. By 1910, that number had grown to over 7,000 farms, averaging 382 acres. Wheat emerged as a major crop, and the future looked rosy for farmers.
News from NPR
Yuki Iwamura
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AP
Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player.