Our region ranks first nationally in underage, high-risk drinking. High Risk High: Youth Drinking in North Dakota discusses solutions with a series of radio reports during “Morning Edition,” All Things Considered,” and “Hear It Now.” Or listen and find more resources online.
Get your imaginations in gear, because Prairie Public is launching the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest to promote reading and writing skills through hands-on, active learning. Children in grades K-3 can submit their own original stories and illustrations. Click through to find the contest rules and entry forms. You’ll also find a writers guide—it discusses brainstorming, plots, setting, character development, word choices, and more! The contest deadline is March 19, 2010!
Dakota Datebook is North Dakota’s almanac of town foundings, true crime, and amazing North Dakotans. Tune your radio to Prairie Public daily at 8:35 am, 3:50 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7:50 pm, or read or listen online.