A bill to save a rural hospital, winter STEM ideas for families, a powerful courtroom story, and the prairie roots of venison chislic.

From NDSU’s 100th Little International to Fargo’s Mezzaluna and a dangerous cold snap, this episode blends tradition, food, and weather safety across North Dakota.

Historian Dr. Michael Patrick Cullinane on Trump’s first year back in office, global water crises from Iran to the Colo. River, and how hybrid wheat could reshape U.S. farming.

Rural health funding, German-Russian heritage, winter STEM at Gateway to Science, news and a look at how researchers face major cuts under new federal policies.

Your ICE rights, the latest nutrition updates, Noodlezip’s bold winter flavors, and how the Chickasaw Nation is restoring land and tradition.

Williston Mayor Howard Klug shares updates on growth, housing, public safety, and the city’s long-term vision as Williston navigates rapid change and new community needs.

North Dakota faces a growing teacher shortage. We explore solutions: better pay, mentoring, workload fixes with Frannie Tunseth, UND's Dr. Diana D’Amico Pawlewicz.

A Closer Look with the Monitor: Farm stress; a Sudanese village visit; and fresh STEM bee learning - all woven with stories of challenge, kindness, and this week’s news.

Bismarck’s Burger Slam, new CDC guidance on childhood vaccines, and UND marks a milestone with its first graduate of the FAA’s enhanced air traffic controller program.

Main Street explores U.S. power and history in today’s headlines, from Venezuela and presidential authority to a winter folk tale, hemp’s uncertain future, and climate lessons hidden in traditional Okinawan music.