This episode picks up where the previous Episode #10 left-off, mostly following the crumbs from the mid-1950’s & 1960’s post-World War II era up to that era’s early 1970’s end, as BEK News continues providing viewers with important context to better understand all the drama currently unfolding in Dunseith.
What do Teddy Roosevelt and Donald Trump have in common? More than you think. Scott Hennen broadcasts from the TR Presidential Library, takes calls on Sen. Kevin Cramer and the economy, and gets the inside story on the federal crackdown on counterfeit money from Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould.
How close is America to empty shelves? Trent Loos and JC Cole reveal why one disruption can cripple the food supply, how hunger has fueled revolutions, and what bankruptcies and diesel prices signal now. Plus, the prepping skills you need, including why a sewing machine matters.
How much water does A.I. actually use? Scott Hennen goes live from Grand Sky in Grand Forks to dig into data centers, Grand Farm's push to transform North Dakota agriculture, and the aerospace science at UND that is putting the state on the high-tech map.
Why are mega-dairies with up to 100,000 cows heading for Nebraska? Trent Loos and Jay Truitt reveal how federal biodigester grants are reshaping dairy and beef, why India is hiring U.S. processors, and why lab-grown meat keeps failing despite big money and bigger marketing.
Why are dairy herds growing when milk prices are terrible? Trent Loos says the answer isn't milk. Nevada sheep rancher Hank Vogler also sounds off on the H-2A farm labor mess, the hunt for reliable workers, and why America should stop changing its clocks.
BEK TV was named Best Local TV Station for the sixth year in a row and, for the first time, also won Best Video Production in the Bismarck Tribune's Best of the Best contest. Lori Hinz was selected a favorite for Best TV Personality, adding to a category she won outright in 2024. The honors, voted on by readers across the region, cap off a strong year for BEK TV's News and Sports teams.
Meet Bill Becker: Napoleon-area rancher, father of five, and BEK Board Director since 2008. Get to know the man behind the seat.
As InJustice Episode 4 breaks down the WHY behind the state's questionable legal strategy, North Dakota citizens are speaking out.