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Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - It’s the time of year everyone has a Best Of list. Even dictionaries get in on the trend. “Woke” made dictionary.com’s short list for word of year, following a 2300% increase in searches. We revisit a conversation with philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on the long history of this suddenly popular word. ~~~ Dr. Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, He Died in the Harness.” ~~~We’ve eaten enough lately and been overstimulated. Sue Balcom has a Main Street Eats about getting back in touch with nature, and feeding the birds. ~~~ Speaking of birds, why do we love some and loathe others? We air a BirdNote on doves and pigeons. -
In the new book "Charlie Chaplin vs. America," bestselling Hollywood biographer and historian Scott Eyman explores the tumultuous life and times of this once-in-a-lifetime talent. He visits with Prairie Public film critic, Matt Olien.
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The State Historical Society of North Dakota is digitizing its newspaper archives, making searchable files available to the public. Main Street's Craig Blumenshine visits with Shane Molander, director of the state archives. -
North Dakota’s unemployment rate is 2.3%, yet restaurants across the state say they’re desperate for workers. Where is everyone working? Becca Cruger, director for workforce development for the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation, spoke with Main Street's Ashley Thornberg. -
Don’t confuse “HOOFDA” with “OOF DA,” the phrase we are used to hearing here in North Dakota. Instead, think of unique, hand-drawn HOOFDA art designs — expressing love for hoofed animals and an appreciation of nature — on cozy apparel. HOOFDA founder Roberta Quintero spoke with Main Street's Craig Blumenshine. -
Nashville recording artist Doug Allen Nash is bringing his Country Christmas show to Grand Forks, which might include appearances by Johnny Cash and Elvis. Nash joined Main Street's Ashley Thornberg with a preview of the show. -
Audubon Dakota currently serves North and South Dakota — but soon, it will merge with the Nebraska office to become Audubon Great Plains. Main Street's Ashley Thornberg speaks with Executive Director for Audubon Great Plains Kristal Stoner. -
The landscape in North Dakota can get a little repetitive — that’s part of what inspired Gary Greff to create the Enchanted Highway, the huge sculptures near Regent. -
Dr. Larry Napoleon is an associate professor in the School of Education at NDSU. His research agenda includes the outcomes for non-traditional/marginalized populations within education. In light of the pending decision from the US Supreme Court regarding affirmative action, he visits with Main Street's Ashley Thornberg to discuss the role of affirmative action in higher education. -
On Wednesday, the F5 project held a Workforce and Housing Summit in Moorhead. The F5 Project, founded by Adam Martin, works to connect people who have been incarcerated, are in recovery, or dealing with mental health issues with work and stable housing. -
"Uff Da: The Folk Art of Emily Lunde" is part of the Rural Arts Initiative from the North Dakota Museum of Art, which brings traveling exhibits to all corners of the state. Dr. Suzzanne Kelley wrote her dissertation on Lunde and four other “memory artists” of the Great Plains region — she joins Main Street to talk about these artists. -
Chef Candace Stock grew up on the White Earth Reservation, and now works at Bernbaum's in Fargo. Her training as a chef is focused on events and creating community. Listen to her conversation with Main Street's Ashley Thornberg.
