We reflect on July 4th - past, present and future

We reflect on July 4th - past, present and future

This week on Prairie Beat, Erik Deatherage and Danielle Webster prepare for America's 250th birthday by sharing their Fourth of July memories and conversations with some of Prairie Public's staff about what Independence Day means to them.

Brewhalla vs. Kilbourne: Inside the final vote for Fargo's new convention center

In a process that's taken years, Fargo's city commission finally decided where the city's new convention center would be built and who would get to develop it. On this week's episode, Danielle and Erik take you inside the final, nearly unanimous vote to choose the Fargo Civic Center bid by the Kilbourne Group over the bid by Drekker/Brewhalla.

Horace Residents Push for Vote on Fireworks Ordinance

On Prairie Beat, Erik Deatherage and Danielle Webster discuss a citizen-led effort to shorten Horace's fireworks season from ten days to three. Supporters say the change would better reflect the city's rapid growth and reduce disruptions for residents, while opponents argue it would alter a longstanding tradition.

District 15 Hopefuls Are Married - to Each Other

On this week's Prairie Beat, we take a closer look at District 15 candidates Corry and Kristin Kenner, a husband-and-wife team running for the North Dakota Legislature, and explore the issues voters say matter most heading into November.

What to Know Before You Vote

North Dakota's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, June 9. Among the most-watched contests are the races for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Fargo mayor. For this week's episode, Danielle and Erik share some important reminders about what you need to bring to the polls and the deadline for mail-in ballots.