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Michael is joined by Scott McCarthy from Capital City Young Guns, who talks about their program and the work they’re doing with youth in our community. We wrap up the hour with CPT Nathan Rivard, Public Information Officer for the North Dakota National Guard, who shares updates on recent homecomings, the upcoming Region VI Best Warrior Competition, and other events happening across the National Guard. This episode originally aired on December 1st at 10 AM.

Michael kicks off the week with some great conversations. He is first joined by the Honorable Patrick Weir, Chairman of the Parole Board, who called in to discuss the board's work and share a few updates. Later in the hour, Michael is joined by ND State Treasurer Thomas Beadle to talk about what’s new with the State Investment Board. This episode originally aired on December 1st at 9 AM.

Today’s guest host is Retha Mattern, Executive Director of Public Engagement, Lignite Energy Council. At 10 a.m., Retha welcomes workers from The Coteau Properties Company, Freedom Mine, all working today to keep energy production moving. Mark Pierce (business manager), Casey Renner (coal-hauling technician), and Danny Ganske (on-shift supervisor) discuss holiday staffing, teamwork, and the operations that keep North Dakota powered. This episode originally aired on November 28 at 10 AM.

Today’s guest host is Retha Mattern, Executive Director of Public Engagement, Lignite Energy Council. During the 9 a.m. hour, Retha talks with Pam Thompson, development director for the Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota. They look back at yesterday’s Turkey Trot and highlight the organization's year-round statewide support. Later in the hour, Brandon Howell, shift supervisor at Coyote Station, Otter Tail Power, joins the show to share what daily life is like inside a coal plant. This episode originally aired on November 28 at 9 AM.

Matt Perdue, Dakota Mornings’ very own farm and ag expert, stepped in as guest host today for Michael Bell. At 10:00, Matt welcomed Kevin Horneman of Burleigh County, who has operated a small organic farm for eight years. Kevin shared how his operation has grown, producing several thousand pumpkins this season and experimenting with different varieties,, including pie pumpkins known for their sweeter flavor. At 10:30, Don Rude joined the show to talk cattle, turkey production, and his transition into organic operations. Don produced 28,000 turkeys this year and offered great insight into what goes into raising turkeys at that scale here in North Dakota. This episode originally aired on November 26 at 10 AM.

Matt Perdue, Dakota Mornings’ very own farm and ag expert, stepped in as guest host today for Michael Bell. At 9:00, Matt was joined by Dr. Frayne Olson, Professor at North Dakota State University, Crop Economist, and Director of the Quentin Burdick Center for Co-ops, to break down the latest trends in the agricultural markets. At 9:30, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring came on to discuss agricultural resources and loan programs available to North Dakota farmers and ranchers. This episode originally aired on November 26 at 9 AM.

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KFYR Kafe w/Daryl Lies, 3-5pm on KFYR 550