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Lisbon’s Scenic Theatre: 114 Years of Small-Town Movie Magic

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Charlene Rawson (left) and Jo Stulz own the Historic Lisbon Scenic Theatre, which claims to be the longest continuously operating movie theater in the United States.
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Charlene Rawson (left) and Jo Stulz own the Historic Lisbon Scenic Theatre, which claims to be the longest continuously operating movie theater in the United States.

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Lisbon’s Scenic Theatre: 114 Years of Small-Town Movie Magic
Step inside one of America’s oldest continuously operating theaters as Lisbon’s Scenic Theatre celebrates 114 years of community, nostalgia, and neon-lit charm.

Lisbon Historic Scenic Theatre

News Review with Dave Thompson
Prairie Public News Director Dave Thompson breaks down this week’s top North Dakota stories and political headlines.

Dave's News Review

Border Towns Steady Despite Reported Drop in U.S.–Canada Traffic
Despite reports of lower cross-border traffic, residents of Pembina and Walhalla say business remains steady and community ties across the border stay strong. You can listen to Todd's report here.

Plains Folk: The Sport of the Day
Historian Tom Isern explores the prairie’s duck-hunting traditions—from 19th-century townsmen chasing “the sport of the day” to modern North Dakota waterfowlers. You can listen to Plains Folk here.

STEM for All Ages at

STEM educator Hope Berdolski previews fall events in Bismarck at the North Dakota Gateway to Science, from hands-on camps for kids to digital literacy and “Spooky Spirits” science nights for adults.

North Dakota Gateway to Science

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