North Dakota Legislative Review Podcast
1) Need A Break? Turn The TV Off
Short of heading to a tropical island, how can we unplug from the stress of the news and comments about the news we see everyday as we scroll on social media? On this week's Prairie Beat, we have some...Show More
2) Naloxone is saving hundreds of lives a year in North Dakota
Public health officials worked tirelessly for years to get their arms around the opioid crisis that began in the 90s and early 2000s. Manufacturers and distributors later settled lawsuits after it was...Show More
3) New Data Center in Harwood: It's Complicated
It's not a straight up David vs. Goliath story- it's more complicated than that- but a project that could be breaking ground very soon, just outside of Fargo, has unleashed strong opinions and tension...Show More
4) Prairie Beat Rewind: Measles and Drought
Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage take a look back at some of the earlier big stories they were following this summer, including North Dakota's distinction of once having the highest measles cases ...Show More
5) Say Their Names: Spotlight on Missing ND Children
The stories of the predominantly Indigenous missing children and teens in North Dakota got added attention over the weekend from a Fargo Forum lead article that spotlighted a recent sudden uptick in c...Show More
6) Fargo Crime: Perception Vs. Reality
Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage dig into the complex story of crime, both across the nation and right here at home in North Dakota. What is the gap between our perception and reality? And how doe...Show More
7) CPB Cuts: What's Next For Public Public?
With the Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting its doors, what's the future hold for Prairie Public? You'll hear from our president and CEO John Harris. Plus, a scared citizenry, a gap of offic...Show More
8) Rescission Impact on KKWE
This week on Prairie Beat, Danielle Webster and guest host Ann Alquist take us to Callaway, Minnesota, for an in-depth look at KKWE Niijii Radio, a public radio station serving the White Earth Reserva...Show More
9) Have The Rains righted The Ship? An Update on North Dakota's Drought Conditions
Summertime weather is still very much on the minds of North Dakotans. While many of us are dreading more potential severe weather, in other parts of the state, there are hopes and prayers for rain. Le...Show More
10) Leaving On A Jet Plane From North Dakota Airports
The latest report from the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission seems to show high consumer confidence, as 2025 shapes up to be a record year for airline boarding from the state's eight commercial airp...Show More