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7/2/2005: Samuel J. Albright established the Dakota Democrat at Sioux Falls City on this day in 1859. It was the first newspaper to operate in what would soon become Dakota Territory.

7/9/2005: It’s been exactly 13 years since Velva native Eric Sevareid died. He was a highly regarded news analyst who worked for CBS News from 1939 to 1977

7/10/2005: White Cloud was born on the Shirek Buffalo Farm near Michigan, ND, 9 years ago today.

7/11/2005: Clement A. Lounsberry was born in 1843 in DeKalb County, Indiana. Like many people who gained notable success as adults, Lounsberry overcame great hardships during his youth, including being orphaned.

7/12/2005: On May 17th, 1864, a party of six people began journeying from southeastern Kansas to the promising gold fields of Idaho.

7/14/2005: When the automobile was first presented to the public, it took some time for it to catch on. Roads were virtually tracks worn in the dirt, and there were no maps of roads used by wagons. Automobiles were unreliable for going more than short distances, and motoring laws pretty much reflected public opinion that automobiles were nothing more than toys for the idle rich. In fact, many felt cars should be severely restricted, if not totally outlawed.

This week on Prairie Public Presents, this one-hour special is about women creating change through economic empowerment.

Episode 49 features Boston-based singer/songwriter Rachel Sumner, Bluegrass guitarist Jake Eddy, and British folk duo Fritillaries. Plus, a tour of Kevin Carvell’s famous North Dakota library in Mott, and a Dakota Diners visit to the Cowboy Cafe in Medora.

In this episode of Dakota Diners, Tom Brosseau visits the Cowboy Café in Medora to talk with co-owner Beth Clyde.

Episode 50 features Utah poet Gino Sky, musician Hal Cannon, Grammy-nominated songwriter Gretchen Peters, music group The Hall Sisters, and an interview about the Dickinson Area Concert Association.