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The 10.15 Project: Running Across North Dakota for Babies Gone Too Soon

Explore North Dakota adventures, plans to protect farmers affected by the F-M diversion and a 480-mile relay honoring babies gone too soon.

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Why Rural Newspapers Still Matter in North Dakota

Publisher Jill Friesz explains why rural newspapers matter and what it takes to keep them alive, plus aging farm equipment and Colorado River rights.

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Medical Records, ChatGPT and Helping Young Learners Thrive

Dr. David Kunstman examines sharing medical records with ChatGPT, while Frannie Tunseth offers tips to help young learners start school strong.

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Fair Housing at Risk, Smart Glasses and Nature Up Close

A federal delay threatens fair housing services, Greenland warns an oil company, nature goes live on camera, and smart glasses raise privacy concerns.

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E-Ride Safety, Fargo Cider and a Degree 50 Years in the Making

North Dakota e-bike rules, Wild Terra’s cider culture, Lawrence Waldron’s homesteading wisdom and Bart Schott’s college degree—earned at 75.

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Helping North Dakota Learners Start School Strong

ND Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth shares practical ways parents can build curiosity, confidence and strong learning habits as young children head back to school.

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Hope After Loss and North Dakota’s Emergency Kratom Ban

A widows retreat offers understanding and healing after loss. Dr. Cole Pueringer explains kratom, its health risks and North Dakota’s emergency ban.

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Hunger, Homesteaders and Radio’s Future

Rising hunger and falling lake levels, forgotten advice for homesteaders, and radio’s future amid streaming and ChatGPT health concerns.

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Fireworks, Landmark Restaurants and the Everlys’ Enduring Sound

Horace voters weigh a shorter fireworks season, two landmark restaurants get new life, and the Zmed Brothers carry the Everly Brothers’ harmonies forward.

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Celebrating 200 Episodes of WHY? With Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein

Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein marks 200 episodes of WHY? We celebrate the milestone with reflections from his family, colleagues and Prairie Public collaborators.

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Supporting Families With Down Syndrome & The Stories That Stay With Us

Designer Genes supports people with Down syndrome across North Dakota, and Denise Johnson shares tender memories of her grandparents’ enduring love.

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