Search results for

Walter Burleigh was one of Dakota Territory’s early politicians. He was an Indian agent accused of shady dealings who went on to become a delegate to Congress, wielding influence over who got territorial jobs. He was also a witness at President Andrew Johnson’s impeachment trial.

Friday, March, 31, 2023 - Master gardener Audrey Gilbraith joins us to discuss this wet, cold spring and what it means for the upcoming gardening season. ~~~ We continue our look forward to spring as we chat with horticulturist Ron Smith. ~~~ Reporter Sylvia Poggioli is leaving her regular gig at NPR, but don’t call it retirement! She joins us to reflect on her career and her plans going forward. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews a new take on Pinocchio from director Guillermo del Toro. ~~~ Tomorrow is April Fools Day. So, here’s Chuck Lura to tell us about Jackalopes.

Dave Thompson interviews House Appropriations Committee chairman Don Vigesaa about spending priorities, transportation funding, tax relief, water issues and building projects.

I recently saw an advertisement for spider web decorations for Halloween. Although real spider webs are common and easily observed, we largely ignore them unless one is located in a prominent position in or near our homes, in which case they are often promptly removed.

Relatively early on in his reign, on this date in 1914, amidst reports of the opening ceremony of the British Parliament, King George V was also making news in North Dakota. Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert was proclaimed King George V of England in 1910. He would reign until 1936 through some tumultuous times.

Dave Thompson and Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan (D-Fargo) discuss workforce issues, child care, tax cuts and more.

In 1908, a railroad station in McHenry County, North Dakota, was platted and incorporated. We know the town as Upham, located about 50 miles northeast of Minot. But, unlike many towns that were named for the founder or early settler, Upham was named in honor of geologist Warren Upham.

In a special episode, Jack visits with four of his students — Samuel Amendolar, Terese Azure, Madilyn Lee, and Sara Rasch — about what it's like to study philosophy.

Thursday, March 2, 2023 - Antonia Gonzales is the founder and host of National Native News. She’s visiting North Dakota on the occasion of the 8th Annual NDSU Press Party. Antonia contributed to one of the books being featured at the event: “Rethinking Rural: Reflections on the Past, Insights for the Future.” ~~~ Tom Isern has this week’s Plains Folk essay, “Who Feeds Them All.” ~~~ Sue Balcom is here for Main Street Eats in an episode titled “Getting Ready to Plant.”

Dave Thompson and Sen. Judy Lee (R-West Fargo) discuss behavioral health, tax cuts, Health and Human Services department merger, and some of the social issue bills.