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Drone racing takes flight, Tom Isern reflects on the pasque flower, Dave reviews the news, and Matt dives into The Ballad of Wallis Island.

General Stephen H. Long was truly a renaissance man. He was a civil engineer, a soldier, an explorer, a surveyor, and an inventor. He made advances in the development of steam locomotives with his new designs. He taught mathematics at West Point. And although his career as an explorer was relatively short-lived, he covered over 26,000 miles in five expeditions.

In April of 1904, Wahpeton had four newspapers, each with its own political slant. At the time, J.A. Rickert was a prominent figure in Richland County. He’d served as County Commissioner, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and President of the Board of Education. Rickert owned a significant amount of property and was known for his success in both farming and business, including a mercantile store in Lidgerwood.

Dex Dutton brews up stories of coffee and community, plus a preview of the high-energy Fargo Marathon with Dr. Andrew Moen, celebrating 21 years this May.

Dex Dutton brews up his story from Thunder Coffee days to roasting mastery—serving a piping-hot crash course in all things coffee.

In the early 1800s, the government had to figure out what to do with people already claiming land in the West. On this date in 1820, Congress passed the Land Act, allowing settlers to purchase the land they had claimed. They could buy 160 acres at $1.25 per acre. The Land Act made it possible for people of modest means to purchase land and settle down. It also marked the beginning of an organized effort to settle the West.

Explore summer travel tips, tribal efforts to save the lamprey, and how North Dakota’s Ethics Commission is being tested in the wake of a former senator’s sentencing.

On this date in 1892, Wahpeton papers reported that Gertrude Weber had traveled to St. Joseph, Missouri, in search of her husband. With help from local police, she found him working at a shoe factory. To avoid arrest, Mr. Weber pretended to be overjoyed to see his wife and agreed to return with her to Wahpeton. He asked for a few hours to settle his affairs and gather his belongings. He took Mrs. Weber to a hotel but then escaped by train with the notorious Madam Dollie Anderson. Mrs. Weber soon realized she had been doubly duped.

Today's show covers calls for stricter food rules, Arctic climate resilience, chicken rentals for families, and the enduring spirit of 1889 with Tom Isern.

The end of April sees North Dakota firmly into the spring season. Winter’s grip is largely absent, and the excitement of warmer weather and planting gardens brings optimism and happiness. Still, the weather sometimes has a few surprises for the region.