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North Dakota Native American Essential Understanding, number two, is about learning and storytelling. It states, "Traditional teaching and the passing on of knowledge and wisdom was done through storytelling, song, ceremony and daily way of life.

In 1946, Enderlin made history when townspeople elected Agnes Geelan as mayor, making her the first female mayor of an incorporated town in North Dakota.

North Dakota’s coal mines were dangerous places a century ago, when blasts and equipment accidents could be fatal. The industry had swelled in North Dakota in the 1910s. In 1920, the state had 116 mines, most of them underground. They produced nearly 879,000 tons of coal, worth more than $2.1 million. That would be more than $33 million in today’s dollars.

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 – Jack Russell Weinstein previews this Sunday’s episode of WHY, Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, when he’ll visit with philosophy professor Mark Reiff of the University of California at Davis in an episode titled “The Argument for Unions.” ~~~ Jessie Veeder shares an essay from the ranch as she reflects on her writings as a child. ~~~ Sue Balcom discusses flavor bases in today’s Main Street Eats conversation.

In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll hear Oliver Gourd, elder, educator and enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation, talk about the importance of generosity among the Dakota people.

Gunshots rang, gavels fell, and lessons were learned in the case of Bismarck Police officers Floyd Rouse and Marion House. The incident that brought the young officers from the patrol car to the court room occurred in early December 1947 near Minot. What should have been a routine traffic stop turned into a near death experience.

Thursday, November 24, 2022 - On this Thanksgiving, we share an episode from the podcast Gravy, exploring evolving food culture, and how we tell the story of Thanksgiving. ~~~ It’s time for Main Street Eats. Sue Balcom joins to talk about traditions and gratitude.

A woman in Twin Buttes ND on the Fort Berthold reservation has found a way to combine her spiritual calling and passion for horses- with a wellness program that helps promote healing in her community. Dr Jessica White Plume visits with Alicia Hegland-Thorpe. ~~~ For decades, many Native children were taken from their homes and raised outside their culture. “Saints and Indians” explores the legacy of “the placement,” when indigenous children were raised Mormon.

Friday, November 18, 2022 - Waŋna niš niyepi: Continuity of Culture is on display at the Plains Art Museum. The museum is also hosting an indigenous art fair this weekend. We visit with Joseph Williams, the director of Native American programming at the Plains Art Museum. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson is here for our weekly news chat. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews the new Black Panther film, “Wakanda Forever.”

Monday, November 28, 2022 - Philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein joins Main Street's Ashley Thornberg for this month’s philosophical currents as he discusses affirmative action. This in light of the case before the United States Supreme Court concerning affirmative action and the higher education admission process.