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Friday, August 29 - Our popular editors' roundtable. News director Dave Thompson is joined by Jack Zaleski of the Forum of Fargo Moorhead and Alan Reed of the Williston Herald to discuss the month in news. ~~~ Matt Olien has this week's movie review.

Thursday, August 28 - It's political convention time ... guest host Matt Olien discusses the national scene with political science professors Robert Wood of UND, Nick Bauroth of NDSU, and Jim Danielson of MSUM. ~~~ We'll also hear from Amanda Kubik of Fargo, who addressed the Democratic Convention. She is the convention's youngest delegate.

Wednesday, August 27 - Richard Rathge of the North Dakota State Data Center joins us to discuss the just-released reports from the US Census Bureau on poverty and health insurance. ~~~ Gretchen Everson of the Minnesota-North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer's Association with news of upcoming Memory Walks in the area. 701-277-9757 ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has "What's Up in Winnipeg."

Tuesday, August 26 - North Homes provides services for at-risk youth. We learn about the issues facing these youngsters, and why the non-profit organization is expanding into North Dakota, from Les Woinarowicz. ~~~ Law enforcement is cracking down this Labor Day Weekend in North Dakota. Our guests are Robyn Litke, coordinator of the Red River Valley Safe Communities Coalition and Lt. Joel Scharf from the Moorhead Police Dept. ~~~ Guest Plains Folk columnist Dennis Simonson shares his essay, "Impressed Seminarians."

Monday, August 25 - NDSU Extension horticulturist Ron Smith answers your lawn and garden questions.

Friday, August 22 - The Olympics have created a growing awareness and curiosity about China. Dr. Colleen Berry teaches Chinese Studies at UND. She's spent a great deal of time living, working and studying in China, Taiwan and Japan. ~~~ Matt Olien is here with his latest movie review.

Thursday, August 21 - A new book on North Dakota history has been published, featuring more than 30 articles from the North Dakota History journal dating back 100 years. Joining us to discuss the book are Kathy Davison of the State Historical Society of North Dakota and Neil Howe with the Center for Distance Education

Wednesday, August 20 - "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" It's a study of out-migration by North Dakota colleges students by our guest, Debora Dragseth, associate professor of business at Dickinson State University. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, August 19 - We catch up on the action from Washington DC as guest host Matt Olien interviews Senator Byron Dorgan. ~~~ Janet Zinke of The Village Family Service Center tells us how the upcoming Bobcat Open golf tournament helps people across the state. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, August 18 - President George HW Bush wrote a day-to-day diary during his time in China in the mid-70s. It offers an intimate look at this fundamental period of international history and it marks a monumental contribution to our understanding of U.S.-China relations. Guest host Rick Collin interviews Jeffrey Engel, editor of "China Diary." ~~~ This week's Plains Folk column comes from visiting scholar Connie Martin, who reads her essay, "Tell Me a Story."

Friday, August 15 - Anne Carlson Center is expanding into Grand Forks. It's part of an effort to meet the growing need for care due to the rise in the rate of autism. We visit with chief operating officer Marcia Gums and family resource director Rhonda Epplesheimer. ~~~ Dave Thompson stops in for a discussion of recent news headlines, and we're off to the movies with Tony McRae.

Thursday, August 14 - Highlights from induction ceremonies at the Cowboy Hall of Fame. ~~~ Penny Wolf collaborated with children from the Sweet Briar School near Mandan to produce a rhyming children's picture book, "A Cow Named Sue." ~~~ Merrill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, August 13 - The Governor's Rural Community Development Conference is coming up. We'll visit with one of the keynote speakers, Jack Schultz, author of "Boomtown USA: The 7-1/2 Keys to Big Success in Small Towns." Also joining us with details of the conference is Carol Goodman, economic developer from Cavalier who is on the planning committee. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has "What's Up in Winnipeg.

Tuesday, August 12 - This month's "Second Tuesday" business discussion with Prairie Business Magazine editor Rick Killion features women in management. ~~~ Guest Plains Folk columnist Marin Haldon shares her essay, "Running in Prairie Places."

Monday, August 11 - State climatologist Adnan Akyuz comments on this summer's weather. ~~~ A preview of the Bismarck Bluegrass Festival from "The Missouri River Boys," Lloyd Blake, Paul Johnson, Jay Heinz, and Pat Headrick.

Friday, August 8 - "Plant a Row for the Hungry" is an effort to address hunger through gardening. Guest host Bill Thomas will visit with Emily Feldman of Minot and Carol Ledbetter, national program administrator. National office: 877-492-2727, Minot website here. ~~~ Dave Thompson stops in for a discussion of recent news headlines, and we're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, August 7 - North Dakota's energy goals are the product of a special commission ... "Empower North Dakota." Guest host Dave Thompson visits with Commerce Commissioner Shane Goettle. ~~~ The NDSU Extension Service is looking for small communities facing poverty and population loss. Gayle Gette, Horizons Regional Coach and Towner County Extension Agent will explain the "Horizons Program."

Wednesday, August 6 - Day two on location for the Mon-Dak Ag-Open. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, August 5 - Merrill is on location for the Mon-Dak Ag-Open, an innovative business-building event in Williston that couples agricultural marketing with some top-flight recreation. ~~~ The Buzz with Mike Pfeifer.

Monday, August 4 - NDSU Extension horticulturist Ron Smith answers your lawn and garden questions. ~~~ NDSU historian Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Prairie Town."

Friday, August 1 - We take a look back at the headlines of July in our monthly Editors' Roundtable. Dave Thompson is joined by John Irby of the Bismarck Tribune and Mike Jacobs of the Grand Forks Herald. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews "Space Chimps."

Thursday, July 31 - Today we feature encore appearances on Hear it Now. First, Gary Paulsen with the story of how a slave became a legendary marshal in the old west. "The Legend of Bass Reeves" merges a few imagined stories with the few true stories that remain of this astonishing lawman. ~~~ Then the grain trade in the Dakotas is examined by Bill Ammentorp (aka Marston Moore) in his novel Prairie Perpendicular. Bill splits his time between Cannon Falls, Minnesota and his farm in Heimdal, North Dakota.

Wednesday, July 30 - Hear It Now is pre-empted for a special program, "Brazil Rising," a look at one of the fastest growing players in the global economy.

Tuesday, July 29 - David Borlaug and Wendy Spencer from the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation. ~~~ The North Dakota Humanities Council Chautauqua presentation of "Lincoln, Land, and Liberty" just wound up in Bismarck. This week it's in Moorhead, and it's coming soon to Jamestown. We hear about the presentation from Jerome Tweton, who portrays the first governor of Dakota Territory, William Jayne; Carroll Peterson, who portrays Walt Whitman; and Lisa Veda, director of the Clay County Historical Society.

Monday, July 28 - Humor columnist Tony Bender of Ashley, North Dakota has written "If Every Month Were June," a debut novel. And it looks like it's on it's way to become a feature film. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, July 25 - On location at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Link of interest ... http://www.electraped.com/ ~~~ Dave Thompson stops in for a look at the week in news. ~~~ Matt Olien stops by for his latest movie review.

Thursday, July 24 - On location at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Today we visit with people gathering signatures for various initiated measures. We also hear about 4H and FFA. ~~~ Merrill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, July 23 - On location at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Marketing director Shannon Pearson starts off the show. ~~~ Then Chuck Weiser takes us on a garden tour. To learn more about the North Dakota Horticultural Society, call Chuck at 838-6835. ~~~ Here's a link to Patients with Passports and another to the North Dakota State Library. And still another if you're interested in our interview about careers with Customs and Border Patrol. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has "What's Up in Winnipeg."

Tuesday, July 22 - On location at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. We visit with Paul Robinette, Sherwin Linton, Wally Mosbrucker, and Chris Rostad. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has "The Buzz" from the Twin Cities.

Monday, July 21- On location at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Merrill visits with fair manager Bob Wagner, representatives from the Stockmen's Association, and dietician Karen Ehrens. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Dragging Main."

Friday, July 18 - Dr. Mary Ellen Erickson of Kensal, North Dakota is a retired teacher and school counselor and the author of several books, mostly children's books that stress values, character and work ethic. She also does presentations ... sometimes with the help of Bonbon, a character in one of her books. ~~~ Dave Thompson joins us with a look at the week's headlines, and it's off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, July 17 - We're off to Bowman for another Cafe Chat, live from the cappuccino bar at the Lasting Visions flower shop. Host John Harris, president and CEO of Prairie Public will visit with Lyn James, the mayor and Lasting Visions co-owner; Ashley Andrews, executive director of the Bowman Economic Development Corporation; Bill Bowman, state Senator; Darold Bersch, administrator of Southwest Healthcare Services; John Hanson, of the Logging Camp Ranch; and Pat Kelly of the Pioneer Trails Regional Museum.

Wednesday, July 16 - NDSU Extension horticulturist Ron Smith takes your lawn and garden questions. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, July 15 - Dr. Sebastian Braun of UND has written, "Buffalo, Inc., American Indians and Economic Development." It's an examination of buffalo as a business on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. ~~~ Philadelphia Phillies catcher Chris Coste is back in town during the All-Star break for a book signing. He'll update us on his baseball season and we'll hear some stories about his new career as an author.

Monday, July 14 - Today we feature a discussion of the National Animal Identification System. Joining us are Dr. Susan Keller, state veterinarian, and Dr. Jim Clement, state animal ID coordinator. Following that conversation, we'll meet Judith McGeary, president of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, who will comment on a lawsuit that seeks to block implementation of the program. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, July 11 - More from the Prairie Climate Stewardship Conference.

Thursday, July 10 - We're on location for the Prairie Climate Stewardship Conference at the University of Mary in Bismarck. 2286 - Friday, July 11 - More from the Prairie Climate Stewardship Conference. ~~~ Matt Olien has his weekly movie review.

Wednesday, July 9 - Guest host Rick Collin of the State Historical Society of North Dakota interviews David Talbot, author of Brothers, The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up in Winnipeg.

Tuesday, July 8 - Rick Killion guest hosts as we discuss the theme of this month's cover story in Prairie Business Magazine ... higher education.

Monday, July 7 - Matt Olien and Tony McRae give us a rundown of the summer movies. ~~~ We hear about a program to educate recent immigrants how raising children in America can be quite different that what they're familiar with. Our guests are Carrie Smith, Rick Berg, and David Ideele.

Friday, July 4 - Our Fourth of July Capitol Steps special kicks off today's show. ~~~ Dave Thompson takes a look at the week's news headlines, and we're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, July 3 - Writer Lin Enger has a new novel out just today. Undiscovered Country not only takes the reader to the cold north woods of Minnesota, it also takes the reader on a journey about revenge, the madness of grief, and the wisdom of forgiveness. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, July 2 - North Dakota is home to hundreds of cooperatives, circulating billions of dollars in our local communities. To help cooperatives thrive, the Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives was created. We learn about this interesting institution from director Greg McKee. ~~~ The Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre has two productions coming up this month, "High School Musical"and "Les Miserables." We get a preview from directors Sam Ivory and Robert McFarland. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, July 1 - North Dakota native Sheila Key is home for a reunion and book signing. She's co-author of "50 Ways to Leave your 40s, Living It Up in Life's Second Half." ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Monday, June 30 - We're in Jamestown for another Cafe Chat, with Prairie Public president and CEO John Harris. Jamestown is celebrating it's 125th year.

Friday, June 27 - Our monthly Editors' Roundtable with news director Dave Thompson and special guests Stephen Eastin of the Bismarck Tribune, and Jack Zaleski of the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. ~~~ Matt Olien has his weekly movie review.

Thursday, June 26 - Our first Café Chat radio show of the season takes us to the Latte Lobby in New Rockford. Host John Harris will visit with civic leaders as we learn about the renovated opera house, the celebration of the town's 125th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the Central Dakota Steam Thresher's Reunion, and various other highlights of life in New Rockford.

Wednesday, June 25 - Marcia Paulson and Steve Sellent of the Great Plains Food Bank join us with the results of a study about hunger in North Dakota. ~~~ Jan Daley Jury of the ND Humanities Council gives us a rundown of this year's Chautauqua schedule. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up in Winnipeg.

Tuesday, June 24 - Margie Bailly is John Harris' guest in this excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ The Winnipeg Folk Festival is just around the corner. We get an update from artistic director Chris Frayer. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, June 23 - NDSU Extension horticulturist Ron Smith is here to answer your lawn and garden questions. ~~~ NDSU historian Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, June 20 - The national Kids Count fact book has been released. We visit with state Kids Count director Rich Rathge of the state data center for an analysis. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson takes a look at recent headlines. ~~~ We're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, June 19 - Susan Fuglie, director of Hospice of the Red River Valley, is John Harris' guest in this excerpt of the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Jesse Beckers is the new Regional Wildlife Biologist for Pheasants Forever in North Dakota. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, June 18 - Doug Wicklund is senior curator at the national firearms museum. He'd coming to North Dakota as part of the 2008 Wild West Series in Medora. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, June 17 - Custer historian and author Sandy Barnard will be in North Dakota this weekend. He's joined by Darrell Dorgan of the Cowboy Hall of Fame, which is hosting his visit. ~~~ Meet the winner of the 13th annual AARP The Magazine's National Spelling Bee, Larry Grossman. ~~~ Commentary from Bruce Berg.

Monday, June 16 - Have you ever wanted to tell your family story? Jo Ann Winistorfer (701-870-2703) and Cathy Langemo are the authors of Tracing Your North Dakota Roots, and they'll be holding three workshops in July as part of Read North Dakota. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Hornaday's Bison."

Friday, June 13 - Rick Collin of the State Historical Society of North Dakota is John Harris' guest on this excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson stops by to discuss the week's news. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews Kung Foo Panda.

Thursday, June 12 - In our earlier show on the Farm Bill, there was so much to talk about, we barely scratched the surface on the conservation elements of the bill. To learn more about the "Conservation Title" guest host Matt Olien visits with Scott McLeod, Ducks Unlimited; Greg Link, ND Game and Fish; and Kevin Willis, US Fish and Wildlife Service. ~~~ Matt has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, June 11 - The local food movement is really catching on, and that's apparent by the growth in North Dakota's farmers markets. We'll hear about this trend from Stephanie Sinner of the North Dakota Farmers Market and Growers Association. www.ndfarmersmarkets.com ~~~ One example of a popular farmers market is Urban Harvest in Bismarck. Board member Derrick Braaten has that story. ~~~ And there's a lot going on this weekend at the Thomas farm in Kragness, Minnesota. Noreen Thomas tells us about "Day on the Farm" events. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up In Winnipeg.

Tuesday, June 10 - Workforce talent scouts playing a role in securing employees. That's this month's cover story in Prairie Business Magazine. Joining us are editor Rick Killion and special guests Jim Hirsch, director, Division of Workforce Development, ND Dept of Commerce, and Maren Daley, director, Job Service North Dakota. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, June 9 - The Missouri River Bluegrass Festival is coming up soon at Cross Ranch State Park. We visit with park manager Eric Lang and the bluegrass band Cotton Wood. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Professional Homemakers."

Friday, June 6 - The film "Gas Hole" is a new documentary that takes a critical look at oil prices and the future of alternative fuels. It debuts in North Dakota tomorrow. We visit with filmmakers Scott Roberts and Jeremy Wagener. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson stops by with a look at the news, and we're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, June 5 - Charles Bowden, author of the recent National Geographic article that attracted much attention, is coming back to North Dakota for the North Dakota Geographic Alliance Summer Institute. We'll visit with Charles about the theme of his keynote address and hear about some of his other recent projects. Then Marilyn Weiser of the Alliance fills us in on the details of the Summer Institute, and she'll also have news of North Dakota tour covering the northeast part of the state, the 2008 "Forestry Institute for Teachers." ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, June 4 - The Olympic torch run has been a target of pro-Tibet protesters this year. It's a fight for independence, and at it's center is the Dalai Lama ... the Tibetan spiritual and political leader who's been living in exile for almost 50 years. Mayank Chhaya has written a biography of the Dalai Lama, and he's our guest today. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, June 3 - Larry Aasen has written "North Dakota 100 Years Ago," a collection of both essays and images. E-mail drutkin@nyc.rr.com or call 212-873-8531 to order the book. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Democracy on the Prairies."

Monday, June 2 - Smoking Ban Show. PARTIAL RECORDING. In this special Fargo-only broadcast, Bill Thomas visits with people on both sides of the smoking issues facing voters. Our guests are SAFE Coalition representative Dr. Byrum Cartwright, Share the Air representative Barry Nelson, and Randy Thorson, a Fargo businessman and promoter of measure 3. In this special Fargo-only broadcast, Bill Thomas visits with people on both sides of the smoking issues facing voters. Our guests are SAFE Coalition representative Dr. Byrum Cartwright, Share the Air representative Barry Nelson, and Randy Thorson, a Fargo businessman and promoter of measure 3.

Monday, June 2 - Merrill visits historic sites in Medora. ~~~ Need some help deciding what plants will work best on your property? The Plant Materials Center in Bismarck offers assistance for native landscaping, windbreaks, and much more. Joining us is Dwight Tober, plant materials specialist, and Nancy Jenson, agronomist.

Friday, May 30 -News director Dave Thompson is joined by Mike Jacobs of the Grand Forks Herald and John Irby of the Bismarck Tribune for our monthly editors' roundtable. ~~~ Matt Olien takes us to the movies.

Thursday, May 29 - Merrill reports on the Medora Musical. ~~~ Carol Olson, ND Department of Human Services, is John Harris' guest on this excerpt of the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, May 28 - Merrill reports on last weekend's Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Medora. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has "What's Up In Winnipeg."

Tuesday, May 27 - It's gardening time! NDSU Extension horticulturist Ron Smith is here to take listener calls. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day special ... oral histories from North Dakota veterans from the World War II Prairie Memories television show.

Friday, May 23 - Tim Mathern, candidate for governor, is John Harris' guest in this week's excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Dave Thompson takes a look at recent headlines. ~~~ We're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, May 22 - We travel to the oil patch to hear how the oil business is pumping in western North Dakota. Merrill is on location in Stanley. ~~~ Merrill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, May 21 - William Lee Miller has written "President Lincoln, the Duty of a Statesman." He'll be interviewed today by guest host Rick Collin of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, May 20 - Bruce Roseland has a new book of poems out. "A Prairie Prayer" is a follow-up to his award winning first release, "The Last Buffalo." ~~~ Marilyn Snyder of the State Historical Society of North Dakota is here to preview the Summer Reading Kick-off on May 30 and the grand opening of Dakota, the Dinomummy on June 14. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, Norski Ball.

Monday, May 19 - Meet filmmaker Digger Kohler. He'll be filming a concert in Marmouth, North Dakota, part of his film about Minneapolis music legend Willie Murphy. Willie and Digger are our guests. For tickets call Roxie at 701-279-6612. ~~~ Bill Lowman previews this weekends cowboy poetry gathering in Medora.

Friday, May 16 - Sara Otte Colman, director of the tourism division for the North Dakota Department of Commerce, is John Harris' guest in this excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson stops in with a look at the week's headlines, and we're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, May 15 - Today the farm bill passed in the Senate. It now goes to the President for signature or veto. Guest host Bill Thomas tries to decipher this complicated piece of legislation with the help of Robert Carlson, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union; Won Koo, director of the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies at NDSU; and Wade Moser, North Dakota Stockmen's Association executive vice president. ~~~ NPR News' All Things Considered travels to China for a week of programming from the southwest city of Chengdu starting next Monday. The program will explore China's political, economic and cultural emergence, as seen through the lens of its dynamic under-35 generation - which is actively remaking and reshaping the country's future. National Public Radio correspondent Melissa Block is our guest. ~~~ Bill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, May 14 - Carmen Suminski has written a book on the North Dakota Vision Services / School for the Blind. The institution is celebrating 100 years. Also joining us is semi-retired teacher Donna Iszler, who continues to teach Braille Music part-time. Contact the school at 800-421-1181. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up in Winnipeg.

Tuesday, May 13 - Rick Killion of Prairie Business Magazine is here with several special guests to discuss tourism. Our guests are Sara Otte Coleman, state tourism director; Merl Paaverud, director of the State Historical Society; Becky Meidinger, with Cooperstown economic development; Brenda Dissette, with the Griggs Steele Empowerment Zone in Finley; John Staley, Grand Forks Park District, and Julie Rygg executive director of the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, May 12 - It's an effort to activate the community and make Grand Forks a model of health. We'll hear about the Grand Forks Health and Fitness Center Initiative and other efforts from Jerry Combs, director of the USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, and John Staley, director of the Grand Forks Park District. ~~~ Speaking of good health, it's Women's Health Week in North Dakota. We'll hear about the "WOMAN Challenge" from Char Rohrich-Reiswig of the North Dakota Department of Health. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Steal Sticks." ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Friday, May 9 - Governor Hoeven has declared May 2008 "Drug Court Month." We visit with John Grinsteiner, drug court judge; Steve Conmy treatment provider; and Perry Lau, law enforcement officer. ~~~ It's the great juneberry search! NDSU plant researchers want your help as they look for particularly good juneberry plants. We'll find out what they're up to from Joe Zeleznic, NDSU Extension Service forester. Reach him at 701-231-8143. ~~~ Matt Olien takes us to the Movies. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Thursday, May 8 - Meet writer Mike Thompson, author of "Curse of Al Capone's Gold," a novel set in his hometown of Bismarck. Mike's back in town from his ranch in Texas for a book signing. ~~~ Kristine Paranica is director of the UND Conflict Resolution Center. We'll learn what the center is all about and hear about plans for a conference celebrating their 20th Year. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, May 7 - Robert Egger is president of DC Central Kitchen, which provides unemployed men and women the opportunity to learn marketable culinary skills as donated food is turned into balanced meals. We'll hear that story as we preview his visit to North Dakota for annual convention of the North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations. See ndano.org. ~~~ Camp Release (July 18-20) helps children 9-19 cope with grief. Here to tell us about it are Eileen Lisko and Jodi Grugel of the Jamestown Area Grief Support Team. For a brochure, call 701-251-1280 or 701-952-9358. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, May 6 - With government economic stimulation checks soon to arrive, many people are likely eyeing High-Definition TVs. What should you look for in a TV? And what does the conversion to digital mean for viewers? And there's now digital radio, too. Joining us to answer listener questions are John Peterson of the Prairie Public engineering staff, and Scott Tally, HDTV expert from Site on Sound. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Monday, May 5 - Terry Shoptaugh of Minnesota State University, Moorhead has written "You Have Been Kind Enough to Assist Me," the story of North Dakota clothier Herman Stern's rescue of German Jews from the impending Holocaust. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, May 2 - Merrill is on location at the North Dakota Historic Preservation Conference from the International Peace Garden. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Thursday, May 1 - Merrill visits with International Peace Garden CEO Doug Hevenor to get a preview of this summer's tourist season. ~~~ Also coming to the Peace Garden is the International Music Camp. We check in with Dr. Timothy Wollenzien, Camp Director. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, April 30 - Bob Wagoner, manager of the North Dakota State Fair, is John Harris' guest on this excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Rick Collin briefs us on the Sensational Sunday events coming up in May. ~~~ Matt Olien stops by early this week for a look at the movies.

Tuesday, April 29 - Phillip Johnston is looking for fellow submariners in North Dakota. We'll hear about the "North Dakota Robalo Base," and hear some of Phillip's stories from his years in the "Silent Service." ~~~ Pastor Karin Moberg, Chaplin for Hospice of the Red River Valleyi, stops by to share the story of Loren Lindstrom, whose dying wish was that his lyrics for "The Mosquito Song" be played on the radio. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, April 28 - Call in with your lawn and garden question. Ron Smith, NDSU Extension horticulturist is our guest. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Friday, April 25 - NO ARCHIVE AVAILABLE Our monthly editors' roundtable discussion of headlines in the news. ~~~ Matt Olien drops by to talk movies. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II

Thursday, April 24 - NDSU alum Steven H. Murdock is director of the U.S. Census Bureau in Washington, DC. He's retuning to his alma mater as part of the Distinguished Alumni Program. ~~~ John Harris interviews Carol Olson, ND Department of Human Services director in this week's excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, April 23 - Are migratory songbirds canaries in the mine? Our guest is Dr. Bridget J. Stutchbury of York University in Toronto. She's presenting at NDSU tonight as part of Earth Week. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up In Winnipeg.

Tuesday, April 22 - Tragic headlines in North Dakota have heightened awareness of the problem of sexual assaults. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and today we'll hear about the many efforts underway to address the problem. Joining us from the ND Council on Abused Women's Services and Coalition Against Sexual Assault are Jessica McSparron Bien, Sexual Assault Policy & Program Coordinator, and Kelly Moe Litke, Community Response & Prevention Specialist. Also joining us is Greg Diehl, director of Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo.293-7273, 800-344-7273. National hotline, 800-656-HOPE. ~~~ Invited: We also hear about a student organized effort, Dru's Dive, from Shelle Michaels. shellemichaels@msn.com.

Monday, April 21 - Merrill is on location for the UND Sustainability Conference. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, Fox and Geese. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Friday, April 18 - Dale Herman, NDSU horticulture professor, stops in to discuss the new book, "Trees and Shrubs for Northern Great Plains Landscapes." It's out special thank you gift today during Hear It Now when you renew or become a member of Prairie Public. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Thursday, April 17 - Merrill stops by the Plains Art Museum to see the new exhibit, "Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession." It's an exhibit that comes with an interesting controversy over what constitutes fake, or reproduction, art. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, April 16 - Well-known TV news man Bill Kurtis is also a cattle rancher. He's written the Prairie Table Cookbook, which is our special thank you gift when you call in to become a member of Prairie Public during Hear It Now. Bill will explain why old-style prairie cooking may be making a modern day return. ~~~ Katherine Satrom joins us with a special guest. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Tuesday, April 15 - Bruce Arntson is an area native and creator of the Doyle and Debbie show, which he's bringing home from Nashville for a performance this Saturday night at the Fargo Theatre. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

Monday, April 14 - A free subscription to E/The Environmental Magazine is available during our membership drive. Editor Jim Motavalli joins us to discuss the latest issue. He'll also tell us about his new book, "Naked in the Woods," a true story.

Friday, April 11 - He's a world-class trombone soloist, a heralded bandleader, and a Grammy-nominated arranger. John Fedchock performs Saturday night in Fargo with the Jazz Arts Big Band. ~~~ Dave Thompson drops in to discuss the news of the week, and it's off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, April 10 - NDSU is presenting the story of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer trapped nearly 200 feet beneath the earth's surface at the Sand Cave in Kentucky in 1925. The story became a movie in 1951 starring Kirk Douglas. Another film is set for release next year starring Billy Bob Thornton. The bluegrass musical version being presented by NDSU features an elaborate set for the underground cave. Merrill stops by to chat with visiting set designer Michael Desper, and director Pamela Chabora. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II. ~~~ Writer Deb Marquart is John Harris' guest on this week's Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ Merrill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, April 9 - NDSU Extension horticulturist Ron Smith warms us up for the planting season by taking your lawn and garden questions. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up on Winnipeg.

Tuesday, April 8 - "Curing What Ails Us" with Prairie Business Magazine editor Rick Killion. Also joining us today are Mike Unhjem, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, and Susan Fuglie, executive director, Hospice of the Red River Valley. ~~~ Interested in genealogy? The Bismarck-Mandan Historical and Genealogical Society is holding its 2008 workshop this weekend. We'll hear the details from Marcia Hansen, co-chair of the Workshop Steering Committee.

Monday, April 7 - Writer Will Weaver is a featured speaker at this week's ArtsQuest at Bismarck State College. He'll discuss how one of his short stories become the award-winning independent film, "Sweet Land." Also joining us is BSC visual arts instructor Barb Jirges, chair of the ArtsQuest Committee. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson stops in to review the state Democratic Convention. ~~~ The prairie is dotted with unique and picturesque churches, many of which are in danger of being lost forever. Prairie Public Broadcasting's newest documentary, PRAIRIE CHURCHES, looks at some of these priceless buildings. We get a preview from producer Kim Stenehjem. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, April 4 - Dr. Tey Diana Rebolledo has been writing about Chican / Latina identity, literature, discrimination and feminism for more than two decades. She's the keynote speaker at the Red River International Conference on World Literature, which gets underway today at NDSU. Also joining us is Carol Pearson, NDSU professor of modern languages. ~~~ Dave Thompson stops in with a look at the news of the week. ~~~ Matt Olien reviews "The Bucket List."

Thursday, April 3 - As the tax filing deadline looms, we get an update from North Dakota tax commissioner Cory Fong and tax auditor Joseph Becker. ~~~ Karen Ehrens joins us with more "In Season" ideas for eating fresh, local food. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, April 2 - North Dakota native Chris Coste has written "The 33-Year-Old Rookie, How I Finally Made It to the Big Leagues After 11 Years in the Minors. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, April 1 - It's a plan for keeping more young people in the state. It's Operation Intern, a program offering employers incentives to hire college interns. Our guests are Larry Anderson, state talent coordinator; and Kayla Effertz, career promotions specialist and manager of Operation Intern. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II. ~~~ An abbreviated Hear It Now is followed by a Capitol Steps April Fools Day special.

Monday, March 31 - Our Editors' Roundtable review of the month's news will include the weekend's Republican convention in North Dakota. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, March 28 - We offer an excerpt from the Prairie Pulse television show, as Governor John Hoeven visits with host John Harris. ~~~ Dave Thompson stops in for a look at recent headlines. ~~~ Matt Olien has this week's movie review. ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II.

Thursday, March 27 - We're on location for the North Dakota Rural and Public Health Conference. ~~~ Merrill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, March 26 - We're on location for the UND Writers Conference. ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has "What's Up in Winnipeg."

Tuesday, March 25 - Dr. George Bibel of UND is the author of "Beyond the Black Box, The Forensics of Airplane Crashes," and he's at work on a book about train wrecks. His blog is beyondtheblackbox.com. ~~~ Marilyn Snyder stops by to preview the Sensational Sundays in April. ~~~ NDSU historian Tom Isern has his latest Plains Folk column.

Monday, March 24 - Explorer Art Mortvedt is back in his home state of North Dakota. We'll hear about his latest adventure in Antarctica. ~~~ Bruce Berg: "Somehow it Works" ~~~ Another segment of Growing Up German Russian II. ~~~ Evan Nelson, who's in the masters program in English at UND, shares an essay on Russell Banks, one of the featured writers at this week's writer's conference in Grand Forks.

Friday, March 21 - Jill Haakenson of the Natural Resources Conservation District office in Devils Lake is John Harris' guest on this excerpt of the Prairie Pulse television show. ~~~ News director Dave Thompson drop by to discuss the week's news. ~~~ And we're off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, March 20 -Concordia College English professor W. Scott Olsen has written "Hard Air, Adventures from the Edge of Flying." It's a collection of true stories from people who take to the air under extreme conditions. Also joining us is one of the people featured in the book, Meritcare pilot Dan Ehlen. ~~~ Speaking of writing, we share an essay on one of the featured writers at this year's writers conference at UND. ~~~ Merrill has "What's Happening" this weekend.

Wednesday, March 19 - A four-hour documentary coming to PBS sounds the alarm over glaring socio-economic and racial inequities in health. We'll discuss the problems with Abby Gold, assistant professor of community health at MSUM; and Sherri Paxon, North Dakota Department of Health. ~~~ A preview of the first-ever Governor Arthur A. Link Fiddle Contest. We visit with organizers Dr. Herbert Wilson and Lynn Clancy. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, March 18 - James Howard Kunstler imagines a world after oil, climate change and other converging catastrophes in his new novel, "World Made By Hand." It's a fictional expression of his earlier non-fiction work, "The Long Emergency." ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has "The Buzz" from the Twin Cities. ~~~ An essay on one of the featured writers at this year's writers conference at UND.

Monday, March 17 - Today is St. Patrick's Day, and we welcome back Gearoid O'hAllmhurain, Irish historian, musician and anthropologist at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He'll tell us the story behind this holiday celebrated by the Irish worldwide. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column, "Every One a Green Head."

Friday, March 14 - Jazz pianist Mulgrew Miller is director of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University. He's performing in North Dakota on Saturday with the Jazz Arts Big Band. ~~~ Dave Thompson drops in to discuss the news of the week, and it's off to the movies with Matt Olien.

Thursday, March 13 - Our show kicks off with a brief history of the Powwow from guest Prairie Rose. She'll also preview the upcoming Woodland & High Plains Tradition Powwow coming up this weekend at Concordia College. ~~~ Then Ron Walters, Resource Development Director for Sitting Bull College, tells us about the American Indian Higher Education Consortium Conference, a gathering of tribal colleges from around the nation coming to Bismarck.

Wednesday, March 12 - Sally Fallon joins us to talk about buying food locally, and to explain some of the changing trends in dietary advice. She's president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, and she'll be speaking in Minot later this month. Call 701-448-9210 in Minot for more information on the seminar. And here is a link to the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund: (FTCLDF) ~~~ Lynn Jaworski has What's Up in Winnipeg.

Tuesday, March 11 - Rick Killion, editor of Prairie Business Magazine, stops by for a discussion of this month's cover story: "Seeds of Success, glory years in agriculture." ~~~ Commentary from Bob LaFleur.

Monday, March 10 - Imagine a 52-year-old woman in 1699 traveling to the new world on a solo scientific expedition. As part of Woman's History Month, we'll hear that astonishing story as documented in the book "Chrysalis," by our guest, Kim Todd. ~~~ Tom Isern has this week's Plains Folk column.

Friday, March 7 - All North Dakota all the time ... that's the thrust of the North Dakota Branded Beef store in Bismarck. All this month they're holding an open house to promote North Dakota products. Juanita Braun will tell us the story of how they grew from producer to retailer. ~~~ Dave Thompson takes a look at recent headlines. ~~~ And Matt Olien takes us to the movies.

Thursday, March 6 - Meet jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford, who was featured by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra for nine years. She's coming to North Dakota as the Jazz Arts Group presents "Springin' for Jazz." ~~~ NDSU professor and Antarctic researcher Alan Ashworth is John Harris' guest on an excerpt from the Prairie Pulse Television show. ~~~ Merrill has What's Happening this weekend.

Wednesday, March 5 - Stuart McLean, star of Vinyl Cafe, visits with Bill Thomas, director of radio. The Vinyl Cafe will be doing shows in Manitoba and North Dakota this month! ~~~ A look at yesterday's primaries. News director Dave Thompson visits with Dr. Nicholas Bauroth, assistant professor of political science at NDSU, and Jim Danielson, professor emeritus of political science at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. ~~~ Katherine Satrom has travel news.

Tuesday, March 4 - Merrill is on location at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City.

Monday, March 3 - March is Women's History Month, and Dickinson State University will kick off it's annual "Women's Voices" celebration by featuring our guest, writer Terry Tempest Williams. ~~~ NDSU historian Tom Isern has his latest Plains Folk column. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has The Buzz from the Twin Cities.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - American farmers and ranchers are struggling to cope with escalating healthcare costs. Dr. Alana Knudson of the Center for Rural Health at UND, and Bill Lottero, Field Director for the Access Project, share the results of a recent study that cautions that insurance alone may not be adequate to protect Americans from the burden of unaffordable health expenses.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - Day two from the Bismarck Civic Center as Merrill explores the Great Plains Energy Expo and Trade Show. Today's guests: Kevin Kolivar, assistant secretary of energy; Brad Crabtree, Great Plains Institute; Lyndon Anderson, Great River Energy; and Ed Kiczek, Air Products. ~~~ Mike Pfeifer has "The Buzz" from the Twin Cities.

Monday, July 16, 2007 - Erika Lorentzsen interviews North Dakota native Chris Swanson of Secretly Canadian Records, and one of his artists, June Panic of Grand Forks.

Friday, September 22, 2006 - Yoga instructor Judith Lasater and Bonnie Torrance, founder of Pinwheel Creative Movement Center in Bismarck.

Thursday, July 5, 2007- Erika Lorentzen interviews North Dakota native Jennifer Baumgardner, author of "Look Both Ways."

Thursday, November 30, 2006 - Honey queen Katie Klett shares news from this important state industry that's facing some challenges.

Monday, December 5, 2006 - Candice Millard, author of "River of Doubt," the story of Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey. ~~~ Tom Isern shares his latest Plains Folk column.

Monday, October 3, 2005 - Meet Fargoan Dan McKay. He's this year's winner of the Bulwer-lytton Fiction Contest for writing the worst opening sentence for an imaginary novel.

Friday, November 11, 2005 - University of Mary grad Gary Torness has authored "Apprentices of War, Memoir of a Marine Grunt." It's an account of combat Marines in Vietnam, but it's also a story that applies today.

Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - Overcoming fibromyalgia, a condition that affects about one out of every three Americans … Mary Moeller shares her story and offers advice.

Wednesday, August 4, 2004 - Sally Fallon, nutrition expert and president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, joins us to discuss issues raised in the latest issue of "Wise Traditions" the foundation's quarterly publication. Can high cholesterol really be good for you? Can raw milk be safer than pasteurized? Can eating fat help you lose fat? Robin Silverman is our guest host. See also: Friday, August 8, 2003 for another interview with Fallon.

To hear an older show, e-mail us at hearitnow (at) prairiepublic (dot) org and we'll be happy to re-post it for you.

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