Main Street
Monday-Thursday at 3pm and 7pm CT
Main Street keeps its finger on the pulse of Prairie Public's broadcast region.
Studio line: 888-755-6377
Email us: mainstreet@prairiepublic.org
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From Duke Ellington’s historic Fargo concert to small-town legends, storytelling, and corn detasseling—Main Street brings you music, history, and heartland voices.
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Dr. Beronda Montgomery on what plants teach us, Chef Andrea Baumgardner on her new cookbook and flavors after BernBaum’s, plus Prairie Beat on the federal shutdown.
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Lindsay Breuler on creating a new children's museum, Geoff O’Gara reflects on Dick Cheney’s life and legacy, and Montana’s sweet way to reduce bear conflicts.
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Historian John Monsky previews “American Heart in WWI,” a Carnegie Hall Tribute, followed by Charles Spira’s moving memory of survival as a hidden child in Belgium.
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Horace residents face steep special assessments as city leaders explain the law. Then, Tom Isern recalls a 19th-century railway hunting coach built for Dakota adventures.
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From ethics to eerie encounters to urgent food aid—today’s Main Street explores where morality meets law, ghosts meet gastronomy, and communities face hunger.
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From America’s most deadly drug to prairie hunting tales, Texas bats, and an Oklahoma minerals fight - Main Street explores health, history, nature, and Native land.
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Levi Bachmeier outlines his vision for North Dakota’s schools, then North Dakota Monitor reporter Michael Achterling explores the statewide shortage of sign language interpreters.
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From North Dakota’s tourism milestones to spooky science fun and a cross-country mural journey, this episode highlights creativity, curiosity, and community spirit.
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From the pop culture of the 1980s to Fargo’s culinary creativity and a new state education leader, Main Street rewinds, celebrates, and looks ahead across North Dakota.