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    PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger stands behind a clear lectern with arms outstretched while speaking about the future of public media at the Sanctuary Events Center in Fargo. Blue stage lighting and a banner reading “We are here. We are not going anywhere.” frame the Oct. 2, 2025, event.

    Prairie Public event exceeds fundraising goal as PBS president delivers ‘state of the station’

    The event came a day after Prairie Public announced it eliminated 12 staff positions because of state and federal funding cuts.
    By Jeff Beach, Deputy Editor (North Dakota Monitor)
    October 6, 2025
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    John Harris, president and CEO of Prairie Public Broadcasting, speaks March 7, 2025, during a legislative committee hearing about state and federal funding for the organization.

    North Dakota lawmakers approve Prairie Public funding, but reduced amount

    North Dakota lawmakers set state funding for public broadcasting at $400,000 early Saturday, providing money for tower improvements after threatening to cut ...
    By Jeff Beach, Deputy Editor (North Dakota Monitor)
    May 5, 2025
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    A photo of the exterior of Prairie Public Broadcasting’s offices in downtown Fargo.

    North Dakota Senate vote allows funding for public broadcasting, but no guarantee 

    The North Dakota Senate defeated a bill that would ban state or federal funding for public broadcasting, but some senators who voted against ...
    By Jeff Beach, Deputy Editor (North Dakota Monitor)
    March 18, 2025
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    A photo of the exterior of Prairie Public Broadcasting’s offices in downtown Fargo.

    North Dakota House votes to defund Prairie Public, sends bill to Senate

    The bill prevents state officials from providing state or federal funding to Prairie Public.
    By Jeff Beach, Deputy Editor (North Dakota Monitor)
    February 18, 2025

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