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6/1/2016: The Cold War left many marks in North Dakota, from its Air Force stations near Fortuna and Finley to the giant concrete radar pyramid at Nekoma. Most of these structures are now abandoned or converted for other uses. But the Minot Air Force Base is still the headquarters for the 5th Bomb Wing, an element of the Global Strike Command, and the 91st Missile Wing, with nuclear missiles located in three main fields to the north, west, and south of the base.

Matt Olien reveals his top 10 all-time favorite films—expect classics, surprises, and bold picks sure to spark debate among movie lovers.

We ponder purpose with UND's Dr. Jack Weinstein, catch up on headlines with Dave Thompson, and hear Matt Olien’s bold picks for his top 10 favorite films ever.

On this date in 1941, poultry were in the news in various ways. During World War II, poultry played a crucial role in the “Food for Freedom” program, which aimed to boost food production with the slogan "food will win the war." In 1942, farmers were tasked with producing a minimum of 4 billion dozen eggs, an 18 percent increase from the previous year.

From the year’s biggest North Dakota headlines to a tribute to Joe Ely, a news-year reflection, and a look at sensory support at the North Dakota Gateway to Science.

On April 4, 1917 the United States Senate voted to declare war against Germany. Two days later the House of Representatives endorsed the declaration, and the United States entered World War I.

Friday, June 3, 2022 - It’s time for our Monthly Journalists Roundtable. Along with news director Dave Thompson, we welcome special guests Jill Schramm, associate editor of the Minot Daily News; and Sydney Mook, managing editor of the Grand Forks Herald. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Top Gun: Maverick.”

On July 5, 1902, William Ross traveled to a farm near Willow City and broke into the home of Thomas Walsh. There, he committed what newspapers called one of the most cold-blooded murders ever committed in Bottineau County. He shot Walsh while the elderly man was asleep, then stole three horses and a wagon before fleeing south.

Herman Stern arrived in North Dakota from Germany in 1903 to work at the Straus Clothing Store in Casselton, which was owned by his cousin. He became the manager of the company’s second store in Valley City and made his home there for the next seventy years. Herman became a community leader and an enthusiastic booster of North Dakota. He was active in the Rotary and the Masons and was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts.

Leading up to the June 11 primary, we're celebrating democracy in action from North Dakota history, large and small.