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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Guest host Geoff Simon, Policy Consultant with the Western Dakota Energy Association, filled in for Michael on Dakota Mornings today. At 10:00, Geoff welcomed Pat Bertagnolli, Director of Job Service North Dakota, to highlight current workforce trends, their upcoming virtual job fair, and the training opportunities available on the JSND website. At 10:30, Watford City Mayor Phil Riely called in to share how the city continues to grow, not only in population but also in services, infrastructure, and opportunity.