Prairie Beat
Weekly on Wednesdays
You care about your community and want to know what's going on. But between kids and work, who has time?
If you've got ten minutes, let Prairie Public catch you up on the North Dakota news you need to know. From the regional economy, to education, agriculture, the environment and rapidly-changing political news, Prairie Public anchor and reporter Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage are on the beat... the Prairie Beat.
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Prairie Beat explores campus sexual violence with UND’s Donna Smith, discussing Title IX, student support and barriers to reporting after the Cornell lawsuit. -
A powerful El Niño is taking shape in the Pacific, and it could mean a warmer, drier winter for North Dakota. State climatologist Daryl Ritchison explains what’s driving the weather pattern, how it compares with past El Niño events and why snow is still very much in the forecast.
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Cooler weather means more people will gather indoors. You know who likes that? Viruses! On this week's Prairie Beat, we remind you of ways to stay safe from those pesky, and sometimes deadly, bugs.
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North Dakota lawmakers are considering kratom regulations during a special legislative session.
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North Dakota ranks among the nation’s worst states for teen drivers. Today's episode of Prairie Beat looks at distracted driving, insurance costs, driver education and what could make the roads safer for young drivers.
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The Fargo-Moorhead Diversion is nearing completion, bringing new questions about how upstream farmers will be protected when floodwaters are diverted onto agricultural land.
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E-bikes and electric scooters are growing in popularity across Fargo and North Dakota. This week on Prairie Beat, Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage take a look at local laws, speed limits, and safety tips riders should know before hitting the road.
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A Horace petition to reduce fireworks use from 10 days to three could go before voters this November after organizers surpassed the signature requirement.
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Rising water renews flooding concerns in North Dakota’s Devils Lake Basin as residents confront lost farmland, legal disputes and limited solutions.
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Heavy rainfall has once again triggered dangerous flooding across Texas Hill Country, bringing back painful memories for communities still recovering from last year's devastating floods.
