Today's Segments
When Duke Ellington and His Band Played in Fargo
In 1940, Duke Ellington’s Crystal Ballroom performance put Fargo on the jazz map. Local musicians now pay tribute to that Grammy-winning night.
The Tell – Frenemies
Fargo’s storytelling showcase returns with the theme “Frenemies.” Hear Denise Johnson’s hilarious “Wild and Green” and a preview of Stacy Nicholson on The Moth Radio Hour.
A Black Derby Hat in Larimore
Historian Tom Isern shares the story of Dr. Hermann Eisenlohr, Larimore’s beloved early 1900s veterinarian—remembered for his compassion and trademark black derby hat.
Nebraska Law Sheds Little Light on Who’s Detasseling the Corn
Once a teen summer tradition, corn detasseling is shifting to migrant crews. Reporters explore how Nebraska’s new law tracks labor—and what it leaves out.
Joyful Learning at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Whether you’re five or fifty-five, the North Dakota Gateway to Science in Bismarck invites you to rediscover your sense of wonder. Education Director Alisha Kelim joins Main Street to preview upcoming events - from preschool discovery hours to the Einstein Online fundraiser and an adults-only stargazing night - and to share why “joyful learning” is at the heart of everything they do.