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This Japanese film is an exploration of love and loss.

When we think about alcohol and vehicles, we typically think of drunk driving and the dangers that it poses. We rarely think of flying. That’s probably because flying while drunk is a much less common problem. Professional pilots also have a very strong program to help them address alcohol addiction. But in 1990, the nation’s first drunken pilot scandal involved a flight from North Dakota.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - Brent and Anna Huso of McVille are in Ukraine to rescue Anna’s family. They share what it’s like in Ukraine. Farmers and Merchants Bank of McVille is accepting donations to help the Huso family. ~~~ After so much talk about drought, it’s time to think about water. Biologist Chuck Lura shares a Natural North Dakota essay on drainage. ~~~ It’s the second installment in our series examining how to retain teachers in North Dakota. Tom Gerhardt interviews 2021 ND Teacher of the Year Kristi Reinke. He also visits with a former Fargo teacher who left the profession.

Nowadays we take for granted the vast railroad system that transports food, materials, and people all over our country. It can sometimes seem like it was always there. But it wasn’t until the mid 1800s, after the country had expanded from coast to coast, that the United States started considering a rail system for the now massive country.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Today we’re launching a series examining how to retain teachers in North Dakota. Teacher contracts are handed out in March. Tom Gerhardt interviews Kari Nehls, a former Bismarck teacher with 15 years of experience. ~~~ The new season of Top Chef premieres this week on Bravo. Bismarck Chef Stephanie Miller, co-owner of The Butterhorn and Shelter Belt is competing this season.

On this date in 1914, the Grand Forks Evening Times carried an intriguing story under the headline "Girl would rather work as a servant than cross the ocean again!" It was about 18-year-old Elfrida Trinkler, who was reportedly a survivor of the great Titanic disaster two years before.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - Matt Olien hosts a roundtable discussion with three Russia experts from NDSU.

American attention on World War I shifted from idle curiosity to intense interest when the United States entered the war in April, 1917. Americans enthusiastically found ways to support the boys who were “over there.” They bought War Bonds, donated to charities, and joined the Red Cross. Posters, ads, newspapers, and the movies made patriotic appeals. Hollywood stars like Mary Pickford sold bonds and appeared in patriotic movies.

Friday, January 13, 2023 - Humanities ND is hosting a series of Chautauqua events. Joining us is executive director Brenna Gerhardt and Chautauqua performers George Frein and Bruce Henderson. ~~~ Dave Thompson joins us for this week’s news recap. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews “The Whale.”

North Dakota Native American Essential Understanding Number Six is about native contributions. It states, "Native people continue to contribute to all levels of society, from local to global, in diverse fields, including medicine, science, government, education, economics, art, music, and many more." In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll hear Alex DeCoteau, educator and enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, share his insight into exactly what it is that Native Americans have contributed to the United States.