Prairie Public
Public Media OrganizationPrairie Public Broadcasting is committed to respect for the individual and our audience, to lifelong learning, civil discourse, and our regional identity. Those who work at Prairie Public Broadcasting take pride in our programming and our service, expressing it through honesty and accuracy, a strong work ethic, teamwork, workplace diversity, effective stewardship of gifts and talents, and good humor.
Prairie Public Broadcasting offers a window on the world through national and regional television and radio programming; creates a forum for the most important issues facing our region with locally produced, topical programming; partners with others to foster education for all ages; and utilizes digital technology and web services to expand those valued services.
Beginning with a single television transmitter in Fargo, Prairie Public Broadcasting has grown to become the premier broadcaster of public television and radio services throughout the prairie region.
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I have heard about someone getting quite excited recently about seeing a scarlet tanager in Turtle Mountain. Scarlet tanagers, as the name implies are…
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Friday, June 25, 2021 - Have you ever watched an old film that has cringe-worthy content by today’s standards? The Turner Classic Movie channel addresses that by reframing the films with discussions that acknowledge the problems. Here to expand upon this practice is Prairie Public movie critic Matt Olien. ~~~ We wrap up our conversations about the 10 year anniversary of the Minot flood as news director Dave Thompson reflects on the event as part of our regular Friday discussion of topics in the news. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled “Hubbards in the Cupboard.” -
As part of the regular Friday news discussion with Dave Thompson, we begin with reflections on the Minot flood of 2011. -
In the full interview with retired KXMC News Anchor Jim Olson, he talks about the station's 24-hour a day coverage, losing and rebuilding his home, and… -
In the full interview with Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma, he reminisces about being a news anchor during the 2011 flood, talks about losing his own home, and… -
Throughout the Main Street, Minot: 10 Years After the Flood series, we’ve looked back. Today, we look forward. Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma shares how the city… -
In June of 1909, Minot appointed O. E. McGuire as the city's official dog catcher. In anticipation of this new enforcement effort, notices had been…
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Sue takes us back in time in a discussion of carrots, beets, tomatoes and more.
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Thursday, June 24, 2021 - In our continuing series on the legacy of the Souris River Flood of 2011, we look at infrastructure changes. Minot Mayor Shaun… -
ShaunAnne Tangney shares her experience of evacuating her home during the 2011 Souris River flood in this personal essay titled, "Love Story." Listen…
