Prairie Public

06/23/2026

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06/23/2026

🌟 Every kid deserves a place to play without judgment.

That's the idea behind We Rock The Spectrum - North Dakota, a South Fargo sensory gym built for kids of all abilities. Co-owner Lorie Anderson shares why it's become such a hit with families.

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Lorie Anderson, co-owner of We Rock the Spectrum North Dakota, explains why her indoor sensory playground is such a hit with kids

06/22/2026

This past Saturday, families gathered in Climax, MN, for a cooking class celebrating Icelandic and Jewish culinary traditions in Minnesota. 🍽️

Led by Chef Andrea Baumgardner and her assistant, Amy, participants prepared a menu featuring skyr parfaits with fresh berries and toasted granola, chocolate babka rolls, breakfast meatballs, and egg bake.

The class encouraged children and adults to explore new flavors, build confidence in the kitchen, and connect through the shared experience of preparing and enjoying a meal together.

06/22/2026

Have lax laws left the for-profit adoption industry ripe for misconduct?

FRONTLINE | PBS and Retro Report investigate how so-called baby brokers have targeted pregnant women and families looking to adopt, and an epicenter of the problem in Utah.

📺 Tune in Tuesday, June 23, at 9pm.

Photo: Correspondent Gabrielle Glaser reports on a corner of the adoption industry where brokers and agencies recruit pregnant women online. (Credit: Paul Dougherty)

06/22/2026

Read about this week's TV highlights below, including an exploration of invasive mussels in the Great Lakes, an investigation of The American Revolution, and the second episode of The Kimberley. 👇

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06/21/2026

Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues. 🔍

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution airs Tuesday, June 23, at 8pm.

06/21/2026

Wishing everyone a beautiful first day of summer. 🌞 This clip from our archives is from "Winnipeg in Bloom," a documentary featuring the stunning gardens of Winnipeg, Canada.

06/20/2026

Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat are coming to Fargo for Be My Neighbor Day! 🐯😸

Join Prairie Public at Rheault Farm on Saturday, August 8, from 9am - 2pm. This tigertastic free event celebrates early childhood education, health, safety, kindness, and what it means to be a caring neighbor.

Tag a neighbor you're bringing! 🙋

is presented in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

06/20/2026

Tiny mussel, big problem.

In this film, learn about an invasive species that is changing the entire ecosystem the Great Lakes. Part scientific exploration, part natural history adventure – this documentary showcases the Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers.

📺 All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes premieres Monday, June 22, at 8pm.

06/20/2026

Addiction touches nearly every family. But how do we understand it — philosophically, scientifically, personally?

Prairie Public's WHY? radio show takes a thoughtful look at one of society's most complex challenges. ⬇️

Jack Russell Weinstein sits down with philosopher and neurobiologist Owen Flanagan to examine addiction through the lenses of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience. Owen discusses responsibility, recovery, social influences, and the challenges of confronting addiction.