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Main Street
Listen for interviews with authors, artists, and newsmakers that tell the story of our region. Email us: mainstreet@prairiepublic.org
Episodes
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French Pastries, Summer Adventure and Bluegrass for a Cause
Discover a new French bakery, hear an unforgettable Puerto Rico adventure, and preview BlueGrass Goes Pink's music-filled fundraiser for local cancer support.
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North Dakota Mysteries, Homesteading Values and Farm Challenges
Bill Throndset revisits a 1907 North Dakota murder, Tom Isern explores the lasting legacy of homesteading, and Harvest Public Media examines today's farm…
Main StreetGrowing Mandan and the Summer That Changed a Friendship
Mandan Mayor Jim Froelich discusses the city's growth and challenges, followed by a touching Tell story about a childhood accident that revealed the true…
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Dairy Disputes, Smarter Travel Tech, and Digital Anatomy
Craig Blumenshine takes a closer look at two major issues shaping North Dakota's future as The North Dakota Monitor's Deputy Editor Jeff Beach examines the…
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Blood Shortage, Burger Royale and a Changing West
The Red Cross warns of a critical blood shortage, Prairie Plates visits Fargo's Burger Royale winner, Tom Isern rethinks Western history, and Texas faces new…
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World's Largest Wrestling Tournament Returns to Fargo
The world's largest wrestling tournament returns to Fargo, plus the American Agriculture Movement, disappearing Midwestern silos, and Pueblo dance traditions.
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Kammermusiker's19th ND Tour, ND Cities and a Hilarious Tell-Off
The 19th annual Winds of Change concert tour returns, North Dakota's cities tackle big challenges, and a winning Tell-Off recounts a first date derailed by a…
Main StreetMilitary Gallery Halted; AI and STEM Move Ahead
Construction on North Dakota's Military Gallery is on hold, AI is reshaping work and trust, and hands-on STEM programs inspire the state's next generation.
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North Dakota Cities, Local Food and the Devils Lake Flooding
North Dakota cities face growing challenges, the Red River Market returns to Fargo, and renewed flooding around Devils Lake threatens farms, roads and…
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Farming Under Pressure and Rethinking North Dakota's Past
Tariffs, rising costs and dicamba rules are reshaping agriculture, while a new Plains Folk essay challenges North Dakota's long-held views of the Marquis de…
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Living with MS, Revisiting History, and Washburn Honors a Hero
Kyle Myers shares his journey with MS, historian Sergio Luzzatto reexamines the Marquis de Morès' legacy, and Washburn honors Secret Service hero Clint Hill.
Main StreetIndigenous Food, Roosevelt and the Declaration at 250
Celebrate America's 250th with a look at Indigenous foodways from Chef Candace Stock, a conversation about Theodore Roosevelt's complex legacy, and a special…
Main StreetFourth of July: Fireworks, Food & Prairie Traditions
Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks trends and safety, a visit to Fargo's Toasted Frog, and Prairie Public staff sharing favorite Independence Day memories and…
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Steve Inskeep and TRPL's Robbie Lauf on Theodore Roosevelt. Civic Life
NPR's Steve Inskeep and Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's Robbie Lauf discuss Roosevelt, leadership, journalism and the new library at a live Bismarck…
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Museums, Memory and Belonging; Sacred Eagle Conservation
As the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library prepares to open, UND philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores museums, memory and belonging, and…
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Power Lines, Prairie Poetry and Summer Tech and Summer Science
A Supreme Court challenge over JETx, a rediscovered literary legacy, favorite tech and EVs, and hands-on summer science for curious minds of all ages.
Main StreetAI, Community and Change: Power, Food and Fargo's Future
AI data centers, community cooking programs and Fargo's convention center decision highlight how technology, culture and development are shaping the region.
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Curiosity, Culture and Change: Learning, Whaling & Nature
North Dakota educators discuss meaningful learning, Arctic whalers face changing ice conditions, and we explore why cottonwood trees release millions of seeds…
Main StreetWe Rock the Spectrum ND, outdoor writer Jeffrey Miller and Bill Thomas's fishy Tell Tale
Hear a conversation with Lorie Anderson, co-owner of We Rock the Spectrum North Dakota, an indoor playground for children of all abilities. Craig Blumenshine…
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Clay Jenkinson on America's history & nuclear power in ND
Erik Deatherage speaks with Listening to America host Clay Jenkinson about the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Roosevelt's legacy, and…
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New Bush Fellows & Bruno's Coffee Company
Erik Deatherage speaks with two recipients of the 2026 Bush Fellowship about the work they hope to advance in their communities. Tyler Parisien of the Turtle…
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North Dakota Marks America 250
Guest host Erik Deatherage explores how North Dakota is preparing for America's 250th anniversary. State Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman discusses the…
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North Country National Scenic Trail & Audubon Great Plains Conservation
Rennae Gruchalla discusses the nearly 5,000-mile North Country National Scenic Trail and upcoming hikes across the state, while also sharing details about a…
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Heart-N-Soul & Dakota OutRight
Erik Deatherage speaks with Dakota OutRight President Jeigh Stewart and Past President Erin Pringle about the Bismarck-based LGBTQ nonprofit. Then, we hear…
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Fargo Mayor-Elect Josh Boschee
Substitute host, Erik Deatherage speaks with Fargo Mayor-elect Josh Boschee following his election victory. Boschee discusses the challenges and opportunities…
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Former Senator Byron Dorgan and Photographer May Pang
Former North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan joins Main Street to discuss Election Day, bipartisan government, and the future of politics in North Dakota. Dorgan…
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North Dakota Poetry Out Loud 2026
Former Prairie Public Director of Radio Bill Thomas shares audio from some of the participants of this year's Poetry Out Loud competition, which was held…