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It's from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, with a $1.28 million match from the Bank of North Dakota
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On the new NPR podcast Wild Card, host Rachel Martin has guests choose their own questions — at random, from a deck of cards. They tackle some of life's biggest questions, and the conversations can get deep pretty quickly.
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XTO Energy is proposing the project
Main Street, hosted by Ashley Thornberg and Craig Blumenshine, keeps its finger on the pulse of Prairie Public's broadcast region.
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Today's Segments:Prizing versatility as the key to the future of classical music, pianist Peter Dugan is equally at home in classical, jazz, and pop idioms. He is heard nationwide as the host of NPR's beloved program From the Top. ~~~ Humans aren't the only musicians. We share a BirdNote on signing under streetlamps. ~~~ News Director Dave Thompson reviews the news. ~~~ Matt reviews the new "romantic sports drama flick" featuring a love triangle between tennis greats and wannabes.
News from NPR
Forget the saber-toothed tiger steaks: a new study published this week reveals that ancient humans also ate their veggies. NPR's Scott Simon marvels at the menu.
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From sparking the imagination to helping with mental health, listen to poems read by NPR readers and see how poetry has affected their lives.
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The singer-songwriter's fourth album is her best yet, with crisp, commanding songwriting, shades of '60s baroque pop and melodies that seem to have existed forever.
Arts & Culture
What do sword fighting, waltzing, and knowing how to curtsy have in common? We find out with the Academy of Sage Heroes, a group interested in developing "holistic, impactful moral excellence through local, communal experiences drawn from yesteryear's wisdom." We visit with ASH Chapter Organizer Jaymes O'Pheron.
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