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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.

The signs of spring continue to grow, and one of the signs of spring that is often overlooked is when the warblers start to show up. If they have not started to show up in your area already, they will be soon.

“Lord Byron No. 2” - yes, that’s the way he signed his work. An otherwise anonymous poet of the West River, writing for the Dickinson Press. His epic ballad was published on 13 March 1897. His subject: coyotes, or rather, the destruction thereof.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - Blending tradition and modern living is the aim of the book The Cultural Toolbox: Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World. We visit with author Dr. Anton Treuer, a professor of Ojibwe of Bemidji State University.

Most Civil War veterans had been farmers or laborers prior to their military service. As they aged, it became more difficult for them to work. By the 1890s most of the veterans were in their fifties and sixties. Their hometowns threw parades for them and they were honored at public functions, but what they really needed was financial assistance. A pension system had been in place since 1862 for Union soldiers disabled in the war. Dependents of those killed were also eligible. The pension provided eight dollars a month. It was a popular program and even served as a recruiting tool. But as time went on, it became obvious that aging veterans also needed help.

Friday, April 22, 2022 - Last April, North Dakota passed Senate Bill 2304, requiring Native American history to be taught in schools across the state. We visit with Ken Hall and Cara Currie Hall, members of the working group that helped get the bill passed. ~~~ We have our weekly news debrief with Dave Thompson. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews The Worst Person in the World.

Charles Hatfield of southern California was famous for rainmaking. He was called Hatfield the Rainmaker; but his preferred title was “moisture accelerator.” By releasing a mixture of chemicals into the air from a high tower, Hatfield claimed to bring in rain clouds.

“A City Displaced” was the tragic headline in the Fargo Forum on this date in 1997. Residents of Grand Forks were struggling with ravages of the horrific flood that shocked the city and caused emergency evacuations from home and hearth. Both flood and fire had brutally attacked city residents who only hours earlier had been warm, dry and safe.

A millennial take on love

Monday, April 25, 2022 - Today is the 82nd birthday of Alfred James Pacino. Today we reflect on the role that launched his career. Movie buffs Matt Olien, Greg Carlson, and Tony Tilton talk about the legacy of The Godfather, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Dr. Greg Carlson is a professor in the Communication Studies and Theatre Art department at Concordia College. Tony Tilton is the general manager of Moorhead Community Access Media.