Meet Minot Symphony director Efrain Amaya. The Venezuelan native visits with Prairie Public’s Scott Prebys in advance of this weekend’s Pops Concert: “Southern Flavors.” ~~~ In a clip from the Prairie Pulse television show, John Harris visits with Greg Carlson, representing the Fargo Film Festival. ~~~ The 2016 winner of the Tiny Desk Contest is a violinist from Minnesota. NPR’s David Greene discusses Gaelynn Lea’s performance with All Songs Considered's Bob Bolien. ~~~ Chef Tim Rosendahl joins us to discuss French fries. ~~~ Doug and Ashley have our “What’s Happening” calendar of events.