Sunday, June 27, 2021 - Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson joins us to discuss his just-released new book, “The Language of Cottonwoods: Essays on the Future of North Dakota.” It's a serious, audacious exploration of the state and its people. ~~~ The PBS Writers’ Contest brings in submissions from around the state. Here to share some of those stories is Christine McClellan, Prairie Public director of digital services. ~~~ A touching and powerful essay about the Minot flood from ShaunAnne Tangney.
Main Street Weekend for June 27th
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