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A Profile of Bill Lowman ~ Writer Margaret Haughawout ~ Nate Aalgaard on ADA Anniversary

We begin today with a profile of Bill Lowman, rancher, artist and cowboy poet, prepared by Merrill Piepkorn. ~~~ In part two of our “Lost Writers of the Plains” series, we learn about Margaret Haughawout, as presented by producer Robyn Murray. ~~~ The 25th anniversary f the Americans with Disabilities Act is being celebrated this month. Here to discuss the act, its impact, and the events around the state is Nate Aalgaard, executive director of the Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living in Fargo. ~~~ Prairie Public won two bronze awards in the 36th annual Telly Award competition for the documentary "Richard Bresnahan A Taste of the Clay." Here’s an interview from last October as Ashley Thornberg visits with producer Barb Gravel. If you missed the documentary on television, it’s available HERE on You Tube.