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Most of us have probably read or heard some version of the postman's creed but according to the U.S. Postal Service, the organization has no official creed or motto. The United States Post Office was founded by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia on June 26, 1775, at the start of the American Revolution but it was not until around 1914 when an architectural firm in New York City, popularized the motto when they inscribed the words “Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nor armed villains deterred this hardy courier” on the exterior walls of the New York City Post Office.

In the early 1900s, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction published special day programs for holidays, ranging from Arbor and Bird Day to July Fourth and, relevant to us today, Thanksgiving.

Shannon Watson promotes civility in politics, fostering collaboration. Dr. Helen McKibben shares tips for mindful holiday eating and managing emotional triggers.

Senior Paleontologist Clint Boyd discusses a mammoth discovery, while Merrill Piepkorn reflects on his unsuccessful run for North Dakota governor and lessons learned.

North Dakotans were both alarmed and annoyed by a crime spree in 1925. People kept an eye out for anyone who looked suspicious. In November, thieves visited the turkey farm of A.L. Orange, just outside of Jamestown. When neighbors returning from town noticed a suspicious car parked by the farm, they acted. The car sped off at high speed, and the neighbors followed, resulting in a high-speed chase that reached fifty miles per hour. The chasers got close enough to obtain the license plate number and a description of the getaway car. They shared the information with law enforcement, but the thieves managed to escape with nine turkeys.

Greg Cook, NDSU professor and 4e Winery owner, shares his vegan culinary expertise and popular YouTube channel "The Pot Thickens" on this expanded Prairie Plates.

Vegan dishes, turkey history, and state budgets shine as Greg Cook, Dr. Tom Isern, and Dave Thompson explore food, storytelling, and budget policy.

Karla Isley shares United Way's impact, Max Sabin highlights the Fargo Air Museum, and James Falcon updates us on regional news from Williston .

Explore microphones' history, the cultural depth of language, and homestead well-digging challenges in a journey through sound, tradition, and resilience.

Rick Gion shared audio from the Lutefisk Festival, featuring Chef Espen Tømte’s roasted lutefisk, served with bacon, lefse, Aquavit, and holiday harp music.