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Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell - November 20th, 2025 - 10 AM Hour
Michael kicks off the hour talking about the upcoming Make a Difference Leadership Workshop, by Leadership Institute, happening at Bismarck State College on December 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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At 10:30, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins the show as Michael highlights some of her recent successes and the bills she has helped pass in Washington.
This episode originally aired on November 20th at 10 AM.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell - November 20th, 2025 - 9 AM Hour
Chairman Wade Bachmeier and Project Manager Ken Royse from the Missouri River Joint Water Board join Michael to discuss the Educate, Advocate, Engage (EAE) effort, the Missouri River Joint Water Board's work, their upcoming conference, and, of course, all things water.
This episode originally aired on November 20th at 9 AM.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 19th, 2025 – 10 AM Hour
At 10, Michael is joined by Steve Marquardt, who is running for mayor. They talk about his campaign, priorities, and vision for Bismarck.
Originally aired November 19 at 10 AM, listen here to catch the conversation.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 19th, 2025 – 9 AM Hour
First, Steve Meyer, Engagement Director for GrandSKY, joins Michael to discuss North Dakota’s leadership in UAS progress and what it means for the state’s future.
At 9:30, Assistant City Administrator Doug Wiles stops by to talk about Bismarck’s Citizen Academy and how residents can get involved.
Originally aired November 19 at 9 AM, listen here to catch both conversations.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 18th, 2025 – 10 AM Hour
Michael is joined live at Big Stick Cigar Lounge by Brady and Brent Torgerson of Black Sands Golf Club in Beulah, ND. It is Tuesday, it is ten, which means it is time for all things NFL with their weekly segment, Tuesdays at Ten. This episode originally aired on November 18th at 10 AM. Catch the conversation here.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 18th, 2025 – 9 AM Hour
Michael is live from Big Stick Cigar Lounge in Mandan with co-founder and co-owner Josette Dupree for a conversation about community, small business, and what’s new at the lounge. This episode originally aired on November 18th at 9 AM. Catch the conversation here.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 17th, 2025 – 10 AM Hour
At 10:00 AM, Pat Finken and Michael continued their discussion on the Citizens Alliance of North Dakota lawsuit and the Epstein files. At 10:30, Mike Connelly joined us to highlight the upcoming Nativity Parade in Bismarck and how the event supports St. Mary’s students traveling to Rome.
This episode originally aired on November 17 at 10 AM. Listen here to catch both conversations.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 17th, 2025 – 9 AM Hour
At 9:00 AM, Michael was joined by Reice Haase, Director of the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, for a conversation on how North Dakota is positioned for long-term success in water resources and how our state compares nationally.
At 9:30 AM, Pat Finken joined the show to discuss the Citizens Alliance North Dakota lawsuit, the latest developments in the Epstein files, and other relevant topics happening around the country.
This episode originally aired on November 17th at 9 AM. Listen here to catch both conversations.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 14th, 2025 – 10AM Hour
At 10, Deidre Hillman, 13th Hat Corporate Events, kicks off the hour with her weekly Dates & Deets segment, sharing what’s happening around Bismarck. Then at 10:30, Rick and Rory Hentz check in from the Dakota Bowl in Fargo to talk high school football.
This segment originally aired live on November 14th, 2025, at 10 AM. Listen to both conversations here.
Dakota Mornings with Michael Bell – November 14th, 2025 – 9 AM Hour
This morning at 9, Michael is joined by John Odermann, head football coach at Dickinson Trinity, as they discuss and honor the life of Vicki Degenstein of Hazen, who recently passed away. At 9:30, Senator Kevin Cramer calls in to discuss the current state of health insurance and the future of subsidies.
This segment originally aired live on November 14th, 2025, at 9 AM. Listen to both conversations here.