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The state health department has confirmed four more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the statewide death toll to 412. The patients were: Woman in her…

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.

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.

Today we continue our series on October as American Archives Month.In North Dakota, the state archives are managed by the State Historical Society. In early 1907, the society received welcome funding and some office space in the Capitol for the collections. However, by December, the Bismarck Tribune reported that the archives already needed more room and more funds, saying: “The [Society] has a good start, but we are far behind our sister states, and much of historical value that ought to be in our possession has already gone to enrich the treasures of other states.”

During World War I, American farmers benefited from high prices. Enjoying the extra income, many borrowed money to buy more land and equipment. But agricultural prices fell suddenly after the war. The cost to produce a bushel of wheat was seventy-six cents, but wheat was selling for only sixty cents!

The 164th Infantry Regiment traces its roots back to the Dakota Territorial Militia, established in 1862. That militia evolved into the National Guard units of North and South Dakota. The North Dakota Guard served in the Spanish-American War as the 1st North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. The unit entered federal service again during World War I, becoming the 164th Infantry in 1917.

A federal grand jury is investigating whether Barry Bonds committed perjury when he testified in 2003 that he never used steroids. The San Francisco Giants' head athletic trainer, Stan Conte, has been subpoenaed to testify. Steve Inskeep speaks with San Francisco Chronicle Managing Editor Robert Rosenthal about his paper's latest story on the case.

Main Street closes out the year by celebrating the people, places, and plates that make the region unforgettable. Rick Gion revisits some of Prairie Plates’ most memorable food moments of 2025.We also remember journalist Marilyn Hagerty, with stories and a final conversation from someone who knew her well.

Prizing versatility as the key to the future of classical music, pianist Peter Dugan is equally at home in classical, jazz, and pop idioms. He is heard nationwide as the host of NPR's beloved program From the Top. ~~~ Humans aren't the only musicians. We share a BirdNote on singing under streetlamps. ~~~ News Director Dave Thompson reviews the news. ~~~ Matt reviews the new "romantic sports drama flick" featuring a love triangle between tennis greats and wannabes.

Matt Olien reviews "Past Lives" a film about two deeply connected childhood friends who reunite years later. Then, he discusses his list of Top 100 favorite films.