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Jack sits down with Brian Burkhart, Indigenous philosopher and scholar, to explore a radical and timely idea: What if Indigenous thought isn’t just tradition or spirituality, but a powerful philosophical framework—one that challenges Western systems and offers a deeply relational way of understanding nature and community in our time?

Severe storms brought several tornado warnings to central ND, we mark 200 years since Norwegian migration, and author Larry Millett shares mysteries of old Minneapolis.

As the Northern Pacific Railway made its way across Dakota Territory, it eventually reached what is now known as Billings County. The first siding there was called Fogarty, named for a railroad contractor. In 1883, it was renamed Summit, a fitting name, as the railroad was at its highest point before descending into the Badlands.

The barren fall of 1934 had left many areas with no produce to exhibit and, as a result, no fall festivals. But the 1935 harvest was bountiful for all crops except wheat. North Dakota was getting “its chin back up,” prompting fall festival planning across the state on this date. More than just community gatherings, these festivals reflected “a revived spirit” and a grateful heart in 1935.

From workforce growth at the Fusion Conference to Robert Redford’s legacy, the impact of heavy news on well-being, and Fargo’s Moonrise Café community hub.

Short of heading to a tropical island, how can we unplug from the stress of the news and comments about the news we see everyday as we scroll on social media? On this week's Prairie Beat, we have some expert advice.

Michael Osterholm & Mark Olshaker on vaccine policy, rabies fears on the prairie, toxic water in Illinois, North Dakota’s jumping mice, and the Karuk Tribe’s cultural burning.

Mark Bjornstad shares his excitement for Drekkerfest — an annual high-energy celebration in Fargo packed with live music, games, food, and drinks from some of the best local spots like Unicorn Park, Scoop N Dough, and Driftwood.

Rick Gion sits down with Emily Driscoll, co-owner of Moonrise Cafe in Fargo, to talk about how the beloved local spot got its start. They chat about the cafe’s most popular menu items and give listeners a sneak peek at what’s new and what’s coming this fall season.

In November 1879, the Army established a military post on the west bank of the Little Missouri River. The post became a welcome bit of civilization for hunters and trappers. Civilians added a saloon, a general store, a boarding house, and the Pyramid Park Hotel which was nowhere near as grand as its name.