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On this date in 1897, the Fargo society column in “The World,” a Black newspaper in the Twin Cities, printed the following: “The H. P. C. met Friday and gave a fine entertainment at the [residence] of Mrs. E. Hayes on Front street and the program was well rendered by all who took part. The H. P. C's are going to have a banquet on the evening of [February] 20, and a good time is anticipated.”

Sue Balcom says that eggs are the fourth most purchased item at the grocery store, but have skyrocketed in cost.

North Dakota Native American Essential Understanding number seven is about native identity. It states, "Individual and communal identity is defined and supported by shared native languages, kinship systems, Tiospaye, clan structures, traditional teachings, values, sacred laws, and ceremonies. A continuum of tribal identity, unique to each individual, ranges from assimilated to traditional lifestyle. There is no generic American Indian."

Sue Balcom gets us ready for (Gal)entine's Day!

Dr. Stephan Weiler co-authored a story titled "Rural Americans aren’t included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster." We’ll discuss his findings. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, “I Claim Authorship.” ~~~ Sue Balcom joins us for a discussion of chocolate for Main Street Eats.

Friday, January 20, 2023 - Charity Lutheran Church in Bismarck recently participated in a mission trip to Ukraine. Joining us to talk about the experience is the Reverend Brad Miller. ~~~ Dave Thompson is here for our weekly news chat. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “Glass Onion, a Knives Out Mystery.”

Monday, January 23, 2023 - The Mineta-Simpson Institute at Heart Mountain works to preserve and share the history of Japanese Americans incarcerated at the Heart Mountain War Relocation Center during World War II. The institute is named after the late Norman Mineta who served in Congress and also served in the cabinets for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and after former longtime Senator Al Simpson.~~~ Bobcats were hunted to near extinction in parts of the country, and states began putting them on protected species lists. But the bobcat has made a huge comeback, and now it’s hunted in nearly every state. Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco of Harvest Public Media reports. ~~~ The days are getting longer! Horticulturist Ron Smith is here with some mid-winter tips as we look toward spring. ~~~ In another episode of TellTale, Dakota Folklife and Stories, we hear from folk singers as they discuss the emotional effect and purpose of Das Schicksal, a traditional Germans-from-Russia Catholic funeral song.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - The Fargo Moorhead Indigenous Association is working to build a Native American Center. We visit with interim executive director Brandon Baity. ~~~ High Plains Fair Housing Center has seen quite a rise in calls for help. Kelly Gorz, associate director for the center, joins us to discuss the difficulties renters are having with discrimination, rent hikes and more.

In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll hear Lorraine Davis, educator, leader, and enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate share her insights into the importance of working together to help each other grow an understanding of our differing perspectives.

Dave Thompson and Sen. David Hogue discuss workforce shortages, tax cuts, incentives for animal agriculture, and more.