Author: Jeff Beach
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, 2025North 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, 2025North 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, 2025North 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