Main Street

Craig Blumenshine
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Listen for interviews with authors, artists, and newsmakers that tell the story of our region. Email us: mainstreet@prairiepublic.org

  1. 1D AGO

    AI, Christmas Memories, and Heritage: Three Stories on Mind & Memory

    A thoughtful mix of stories: a re-air of a candid conversation with ChatGPT, reflections on Christmas memories, and a Plains Folk essay on heritage, faith, and history across continents.

    50 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Adoption in Real Life: Support, Choice, and Care in North Dakota

    Adoption isn’t one-size-fits-all. Catholic Charities ND experts discuss modern adoption, AASK, and why counseling, respect, and support matter at every step.

    50 min

  3. 6D AGO

    North Dakota’s Top Stories of 2025; News, Music & Community

    From the year’s biggest North Dakota headlines to a tribute to Joe Ely, a news-year reflection, and a look at sensory support at the North Dakota Gateway to Science.

    50 min

  4. DEC 17

    Blooms, Storms & Solar: Local Roots, Winter Risks, Holiday Pairings

    From a family-run flower operation in West Fargo to winter storms, flu pressures, a looming solar tax credit deadline, and festive wine-and-cheese tips for the holidays.

    50 min

  5. DEC 16

    From the ACA Subsidy Cliff to Terroir and Arctic Change

    As ACA subsidies near expiration, reporters unpack Capitol Hill’s impasse. Plus, a Plains Folk reflection on terroir and reporting from Savoonga on Arctic adaptation.

    50 min

  6. DEC 15

    At the Speed of Light & Season of Impact: Lasers and Giving

    UND’s Space Laser shows how light could transform satellite data. And, the GOD’S CHILD Project shares how holiday giving can triple its impact.

    51 min

  7. DEC 11

    North Dakota’s High Court Race, Cottonseed Protein, Winter STEM & Santa Anas

    A pivotal North Dakota Supreme Court as the first woman to become Chief Justice is elected, cottonseed as protein, winter STEM experiments, and Californians’ vivid memories of the Santa Ana winds.

    50 min

  8. DEC 10

    Fargo Case Updates, Prairie Heritage, and a New Steakhouse Story

    Prairie Beat revisits Fargo homicide and data-center developments, Tom Isern explores prairie-to-Barossa German ties, and Prairie Plates spotlights the new Harry’s Steakhouse.

    50 min
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Ratings & Reviews

3.7
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Listen for interviews with authors, artists, and newsmakers that tell the story of our region. Email us: mainstreet@prairiepublic.org

Information

  • Creator
    Craig Blumenshine
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Main Street