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In Italy, Giuseppe Conte resigned Tuesday as prime minister of a coalition government after only about 14 months in power. His resignation throws Italy into a state of political uncertainty.

The first successful airplane flight in North Dakota took place at the Fargo fairgrounds in 1911. North Dakotans were instantly enchanted with the marvelous aviators in their flying machines and embraced aviation with enthusiasm. There was no looking back. North Dakota aviators like Carl Ben Eielson, Florence Kilingensmith, and Oscar Westover have gone down in aviation history.

Sunday, September 19, 2021 - We discuss "TR's Western Friends" with historian Duane Jundt and Roosevelt scholar Clay Jenkinson. It’s a preview of the upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Symposium on the theme “Western Scenes, Western Friends.” ~~~The Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthful, delicious ways of eating on the planet, but how can we apply these dietary principles here in the Midwest? A new book offers some answers. Here to discuss “Midwest Mediterranean” are two of the contributors, Megan Myrdal and Peter Schultz.

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.

When Franklin D. Roosevelt stepped into the White House on March 4, 1933, the country was gripped by the Great Depression. Bank failures and record unemployment were ravaging the nation. Roosevelt knew Americans wanted a confident president who could lead them through the storm, and he was determined to hit the ground running.

The twelfth day of Christmas or Twelfth Night, is known as Kings Day at Turtle Mountain. In Catholic tradition, it is the Feast of Epiphany, honoring the three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child.

When Franklin D. Roosevelt stepped into the White House on March 4, 1933, the country was gripped by the Great Depression. Bank failures and record unemployment were ravaging the nation. Roosevelt knew Americans wanted a confident president who could lead them through the storm, and he was determined to hit the ground running.

When you think about clothes and fabrics, you might think about natural materials, like cotton, wool, or silk. But if you really think about it, your clothes closet also has synthetic fabrics: polyester shirts; Spandex biking shorts, nylon stockings and more.

The doping scandal that erupted this week due to the revelations of Victor Conte of the BALCO company may have a serious effect on at least two major athletes, track star Marion Jones and baseball slugger Barry Bonds. Jones denies using any illegal substances, and Bonds says he never knowingly used banned drugs, but skepticism is growing. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

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.”