Ukraine

Ukraine has known war in recent years; and this European nation has rarely known true independence. The Ukrainians, as a Slavic people-group, have their own language and culture. However, due to Ukraine’s great natural wealth, it has been predominantly been ruled by Russia. Numerous Ukrainians immigrated to America from the 1890s onward. About 5,000 Ukrainians came to North Dakota.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a virtual address to Congress Wednesday morning. His remarks come as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its third week. Watch live on Wednesday, March 16, beginning at 8am CT.

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

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.

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.

Friday, March 4, 2022 - Ukrainians in North Dakota: In Their Voices explores what it means to be both Ukrainian and American. We visit with Bill Palanuk of the Ukrainian Cultural Institute and State Librarian Mary Soucie. ~~~ News Director Dave Thompson has his weekly news debrief. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews Drive My Car.

Thursday, March 3, 2022 - Yesterday there was a rally in support of Ukraine. Director of Radio Bill Thomas shares clips from organizers and participants. ~~~ Biologist Chuck Lura has a Natural North Dakota essay, Nesting Great Horned Owls. ~~~ For this week’s Main Street Eats, Sue Balcom visits with Diane Schmidt, longtime gardener and farmer’s market producer, and one of Sue’s mentors.

Those investments total around $10 million.