Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - People with physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs and veterans and military personnel have an opportunity to build connections and improve mindfulness by working with horses during the summer session of Bison Strides. Main Street stops by the NDSU Equine Center to visit with Doug Kliman, a participating veteran, and Erika Berg, director of the program. ~~~ Ben Holsen, the owner of Holsen Home Solar, says investing in an all-electric pickup truck aligns with his business where he installs solar panel roofs onto people’s homes. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, \“Corbin’s Advice.\”
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - American Idol is holding open call virtual Zoom auditions in North Dakota on Wednesday, August 9. We visit with co-executive producer Katie Fennelly Watkins. ~~~ Prairie Public intern Kooper Shagena visits with some members and directors of the Fargo-Moorhead Youth Choir. ~~~ Ben Holsen, the owner of Holsen Home Solar and discusses what homeowners should think about when considering adding solar power to their homes. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay.
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) created the Bakken GROW program with the goal of recruiting legal United for Ukraine (U4U) refugees to fill open oil and natural gas jobs in the Bakken. These refugees have faced extreme hardship and immigration law requires a sponsor be identified before they can enter the United States. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay, Burying Billy Buttons. ~~~ It's time for the annual BlueGrass Goes Pink event at Cross Ranch State Park. Joining us to preview this cancer awareness event is Jill Weise, who is not only a nurse, she's also one of the performers as a member of the CottonWood band. Also joining us is Sara Kelsch, marketing director at the Bismarck Cancer Center.
Monday, July 17, 2023 - North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is currently accepting applications for programs that support affordable rental housing development and provide homeownership and rental assistance for low-income households. We visit with David Flohr, the agency's executive director. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay titled: \“Raining on the Parade.\” ~~~ It's hard to make it as an artist. Minot's Max Patzner is an artist, writer, and musician. His band, Wild Hands, has released 5 albums. He has a few kids books out; \“Wild & The Animal Band,\” "Alpha Yeah,Sure,You BETcha: The Nodak ABCs," and the latest is set in Medora, which is where Ashley Thornberg caught him performing.
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