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Erin Hemme Froslie on media literacy, Tom Isern on immigration struggles, uranium transport concerns, and how a ND bill could impact public legal notices.

Bert Meyers talks St. Patrick’s Day at Dempsey’s, making 800 lbs of corned beef, live Irish music, and the tradition of Midwest fish frys for perfect Lenten meals.

In this episode of the WHY Podcast, Jack sits down with Krista Thomason, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College, to explore the intriguing idea of finding value in negative emotions. Krista, author of Dancing with the Devil: Why Bad Feelings Make Life Good, delves into how emotions like shame, guilt, and anger can, paradoxically, lead to personal growth and a deeper moral life. Drawing from her expertise in philosophy of emotion and moral philosophy, Krista offers thought-provoking insights on how negative feelings can be an essential part of a meaningful life. Tune in for a conversation that challenges conventional views and reimagines the role of uncomfortable emotions in our pursuit of well-being.

On this date in 1919, Grand Forks woke up to learn that their neighbors in East Grand Forks had suffered a devastating fire.

Dr. Phyllis Pobee on genetic weight loss, Jeffrey Miller and Cass County's tree program, and a debate on carbon capture and eminent domain in North Dakota's legislature.

On this date in 1904, Pat Gourneau was born at Turtle Mountain, rushed by sleigh to the priest for baptism, and given little chance of survival due to his premature birth.

Most North Dakotans are familiar with some adaptations birds and mammals have to get through the winter. But what about the invertebrates — insects, for example — and the plants? They have adaptations as well.

In writing and conversation, nineteenth century Americans commonly would drop phrases, deriving from popular songs of the day, and expect people, of course, to understand the connotation. On the prairies, for instance, any old place of residence might be referred to, with nostalgic affection, as the “little old sod shanty on the claim.”

On this date in 1885, Mrs. Dill awaited trial in the Richland County jail. The Wahpeton paper reported that a search of the Dill farm had turned up the missing August Dill, buried in the cow stable under a pile of manure. Mrs. Dill, her sons, and a hired man were arrested and taken to Wahpeton. Mrs. Dill confessed, saying she alone was the murderer and had placed the body there without help.

Rick talks with Mandy Dolney, pastry director for Fargo-Moorhead's Luna, a two-time James Beard semi-finalist, about her creative cookies, ice creams, and cakes.