Showcase

• Military and Veteran Documentaries

  Leading up to Memorial Day, Prairie Public is premiering two new original documentaries about veterans' stories. Join us at a film screening and panel discussion in Detroit Lakes, or see the documentaries on-air in May.

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• Join us for In Session Live

  Join us in Fargo on May 22 for a live podcast recording of In Session. Hosts Ann Alquist and Erik Deatherage will be joined by columnist and podcaster Rob Port to recap the North Dakota Legislative session.

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• Take action to protect public media

  President Trump has signed an executive order calling for the end of federal funding for NPR and PBS—trusted sources of news, education, and culture for millions of Americans.

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• Documentary premiere

  On May 31, join us in Bismarck for a "wunnerful" premiere event for our upcoming original documentary, Lawrence Welk: North Dakota Farm Boy.

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• Chosen Home

  New from Prairie Public: Through first-hand accounts and archival photos, Chosen Home shares the stories of our region's immigrants and refugees. 

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• PBS KIDS Writers Contest

  Submissions have closed! Thank you to everyone who entered our 2025 Writers Contest. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for announcements of winners and red ribbon favorites for each grade level.

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• North Dakota Legislative Review

  The North Dakota legislature is in session! Watch each week as Prairie Public news director Dave Thompson hosts conversations with newsmakers and legislators.

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