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Frances Densmore was born in Red Wing, Minnesota in 1867. As a child she developed an appreciation of music by listening to the nearby Dakota Indians. She became a music teacher, working with Native Americans across the country. Concerned that the tribal music might disappear, she began to record and transcribe their music. In 1907, Densmore began this archiving officially for the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology.

Earthworms might seem an odd topic for a segment titled “Main Street Eats,” but rest assured, Sue Balcom isn’t suggesting them for dinner.

Matt Olien reviews “Men,” a horror film starring Jessie Buckley.

This date in 1910 marked the conclusion of a three-day, annual firemen’s tournament. This event had a long history stemming from the 1880s, and rotated through different cities, over different dates, drawing many participants and spectators. In 1910, the event was hosted by Bismarck.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - What does it mean to be “of the prairie” Dr. Molly Rozum contemplates that in her book, Grasslands Grown: Creating Place on the U.S. Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies. She’s an associate professor at the University of South Dakota. She visits with historian Dr. Tom Isern. ~~~ North Dakota artist and TikTok sensation Hannah Stelter is known for her cheerful images, entertaining puns, and embracing imperfection. She visits with Brandi Malarkey.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - Dr. Peter Hotez, who helped develop a patent-free COVID-19 vaccine, recently tested positive for a breakthrough strain of the virus. In this excerpt from “Conversations on Health Care” podcast, he discusses that experience, and also addresses questions about rising cases, booster shots, the anti-science movement and other important issues. ~~~ In another episode of Natural North Dakota, Chuck Lura discusses the phenomena of ducks nesting far from water. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson reflects on the passing of North Dakota’s first woman to serve on the state Supreme Court: Beryl Levine. ~~~ Cellar 624 in Fargo is currently working with the Northern Crops Institute and NDSU's viticulture program to taste wines created from locally grown fruit. Joining us is event & venue manager Ashley Serbus.

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - The Farmer’s Lawyer: The North Dakota Nine and the Fight to Save the Family Farm is Humanities ND’s One Book One North Dakota conversation this Sunday. We reair a conversation from November 2021 with author Sarah Vogel, a North Dakota farm advocate who served as North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture from 1989 to 1997.

Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 25 years ago, the Red River crested in Grand Forks at an historic 54.35 feet. Former Main Street Host Doug Hamilton is back in the studio today to share his remembrances covering this catastrophic event. ~~~ Throughout April, Sue Balcom is taking a look at local food systems for Main Street Eats. Today she visits with Danielle Mickelson, a large-scale, small-grain farmer and farmer’s market vendor from Rolla.

Throughout April, Sue Balcom is taking a look at local food systems for Main Street Eats. Today she visits with Danielle Mickelson, a large-scale, small-grain farmer and farmer’s market vendor from Rolla.

During the its early years, Bismarck was right on the heels of Deadwood in lawlessness, violence and the selling of liquor. But, by the early 1900s, some residents felt it was time to actually enforce prohibition. Saloons that carried on in secret were called “blind pigs,” and their beverages were either illegally produced locally or smuggled in from Canada.