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You care about your community and want to know what's going on. But between kids and work, who has time? If you've got eight minutes, let Prairie Public catch you up on the North Dakota news you need to know. From the regional economy, to education, agriculture, the environment and rapidly-changing political news, Prairie Public anchor and reporter Danielle Webster and Erik Deatherage are on the b... more

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This week on Prairie Beat, Forum News Service columnist Rob Port examines North Dakota's 2026 midterm election results, low voter turnout, failed ballot measures and the state's political landscape.

This week on Prairie Beat, Erik Deatherage and Danielle Webster discuss early voting in North Dakota ahead of the November 3 midterm election.

This week's Prairie Beat, we examine North Dakota's two 2026 ballot measures, including a higher threshold for constitutional amendments and free K-12 school meals.

On this episode of Prairie Beat, Danielle Webster speaks with 10.15 Project co-founder Michael Greenwood about a four-day, 480-mile relay across North Dakota.

The Great Plains Food Bank says it is serving a record number of people across North Dakota as families contend with rising costs for food, fuel, housing and child care.

Prairie Beat explores campus sexual violence with UND’s Donna Smith, discussing Title IX, student support and barriers to reporting after the Cornell lawsuit.

A powerful El Niño is taking shape in the Pacific, and it could mean a warmer, drier winter for North Dakota. State climatologist Daryl Ritchison explains what’s driving the weather pattern, how it compares with past El Niño events and why snow is st... more

Cooler weather means more people will gather indoors. You know who likes that? Viruses! On this week's Prairie Beat, we remind you of ways to stay safe from those pesky, and sometimes deadly, bugs.

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Michael Howe
North Dakota Secretary of State
North Dakota Secretary of State
Episode: Early Voting Underway in North Dakota
James Caron
Representative of Strong ND and supporter of Measure 1
Episode: What's at stake in North Dakota's two ballot measures?
Dustin Goverloh
Director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network and opponent of Measure 1
North Dakota Watchdog Network
Episode: What's at stake in North Dakota's two ballot measures?
Amy Jacobson
Representative of Together for School Meals
Together for School Meals
Episode: What's at stake in North Dakota's two ballot measures?
Michael Greenwood
Co-founder of the 10.15 Project
10.15 Project/Haven
Episode: The 10.15 Project honors families affected by pregnancy loss
Kate Mulbert
COO of the Great Plains Food Bank
Great Plains Food Bank
Episode: Food insecurity rises as Great Plains Food Bank Serves more North Dakotans
Donna Smith
Assistant Vice President for Civil Rights and Title IX at UND
University of North Dakota
Episode: UND discusses its response to campus sexual violence
Daryl Ritchison
Director of the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network and State Climatologist for North Dakota
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network / State of North Dakota
Episode: What a Powerful El Niño Could Mean for North Dakota’s Winter
Dilhan Marasinghe
General Pediatrician
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Episode: Seasonal viruses are back. Here's how to stay safe

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Early Voting Underway in North Dakota
Q: So how long does it actually take to finalize the election results here in North Dakota?
Polls close at 7 p.m. local time, initial results begin about an hour later, and official certification follows two weeks after the election through county and statewide canvassing boards.
Early Voting Underway in North Dakota
Q: And if I'm not mistaken, these seven counties that are doing the in-person early voting, those are the counties that have the larger population centers in the state, right?
Danielle confirms that the early-voting counties have larger population centers and explains that other counties use vote-by-mail or absentee options because of population and resource constraints.
What's at stake in North Dakota's two ballot measures?
Q: Why put the free school meal requirement in the state constitution?
Amy Jacobson says public schools are protected in the constitution and that the provision could secure school meals for children in the years ahead.
What's at stake in North Dakota's two ballot measures?
Q: What is the argument against Measure 1?
Dustin Goverloh says it would make voter-led changes harder and silence grassroots voters, regardless of their political views.
UND discusses its response to campus sexual violence
Q: Why is there an option for informal resolution, and what does that entail?
Informal resolution focuses on resolving safety concerns and needs without a formal determination of policy violations, offering a quicker, mutually agreed outcome.

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Prairie Beat covers North Dakota regional news with a practical, consequence-focused lens on policy, economy, infrastructure, and community life. Episodes frequently weave in local government decisions, public safety, health, agriculture, and climate-related topics, all grounded in the ND context. Expect on-the-ground perspectives from local officials, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts, plus reporter-host dynamics that emphasize actionable takeaways for residents and stakeholders. The show tends to blend data-driven discussions with personal anecdotes, making complex issues feel accessible and relevant to people balancing work, family, and community involvement. A few episodes stand out for tying statewide or regional issues to p... more

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