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In May 1928, the body of George Edey was discovered on his Saskatchewan farm, leading to the swift arrest of a deaf and mentally disabled farmhand named Mike Hack. Following a three-day murder trial, Hack was quickly convicted and sentenced to death. Denied clemency, in January 1929 he was hanged in the courtyard of the Regina Jail at twenty-seven years of age and buried in an unmarked grave. Prairie Justice dissects this case, revealing its implications for important themes in the history of the Canadian criminal justice system.

Generations of children have fallen in love with the pioneer saga of the Ingalls family, of Pa and Ma, Laura and her sisters, and their loyal dog. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have taught millions of Americans about frontier life, giving inspiration to many and in the process becoming icons of our national identity. Yet few realize that this best-selling series wandered far from the actual history of the Ingalls family and from what Laura herself understood to be central truths about pioneer life.

Funny, poignant, sentimental, and sometimes controversial thoughts of the day.garrisonkeillor.substack.com

Prairie Fire is a guide for Red Counties to survive and thrive during what looks to be another Civil War brewing. Drawing on his experience in Special Forces with counterinsurgency, the author creates a step-by-step road map to making it out alive. Featuring the same gallows humor mixed with real-world examples as Concrete Jungle: A Green Beret's Guide to Urban Survival, Prairie Fire is the spiritual successor made specifically for those in rural areas.

Originally published in six volumes, which sold more than one million copies, Carl Sandburg’s Abraham Lincoln was praised as the most noteworthy historical biography of Sandburg’s generation. He later distilled this monumental work into one volume that critics and readers alike consider his greatest work of nonfiction, as well as the most distinguished, authoritative biography of Lincoln ever published.

Growing up in an Illinois prairie town, Sandburg listened to stories of old-timers who had known Lincoln. By the time this single-volume edition was competed, he had spent a lifetime studying, researching, and writing about our 16th president.

Melanie Hoffert longs for her rural North Dakota home with its grain trucks and empty main streets. But like many, she followed the out-migration pattern to a more urban life. When she returns home during harvest to confront the silences that have kept her at arm’s length from her childhood community, she finds it’s not easy. When asked if she's found a “fella,” rather than explain that she dates women, she stops breathing and changes the subject.

Plant. Grow. Glow. Faith, gardening, imperfection and optimism from a small farm in Oklahoma.

The hilarious, charming, and candid story of writer Christopher Ingraham’s decision to uproot his life and move his family to Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, population 1,400 - the community he made famous as “the worst place to live in America” in a story he wrote for the Washington Post.

Hey, I've got some questions for you. Are you done living in an overcrowded city where housing is unaffordable, commutes are too long, and your quality of life is not quite what you expected it to be? Are you thinking of relocating or even emigrating to get away from it all? If you said yes, look no further, my friend. You have found the podcast where you will learn about affordable communities that hosts a quality of life that is second to none. Join me as I speak to people from across the beautiful prairies who have made this part of Canada their home and at the same time discover career ...

The universal appeal of Laura Ingalls Wilder springs from a life lived in partnership with the land, on farms she and her family settled across the Northeast and Midwest. In this revealing exploration of Wilder's deep connection with the natural world, Marta McDowell follows the wagon trail of the beloved Little House series. You'll learn details about Wilder's life and inspirations, pinpoint the Ingalls and Wilder homestead claims on authentic archival maps, and learn to grow the plants and vegetables featured in the series. Excerpts from Wilder's books, letters, and diaries bring to light her profound appreciation for the landscapes at the heart of her world.

Have you ever had a conversation with your friend or colleague that took you down rabbit hole after rabbit hole until you’ve plumbed depths you never imagined to discuss? In “I Have a Variety of Concerns,” Chandell and Justin discuss topics from the profound to the silly to find out how far those rabbit holes go.

Join Tyler and Dustin as they slip through the veil, discussing paranormal topics while enjoying their cigars and pipes.

In 1983 Chicago elected Harold Washington as the city's first black mayor. This is the story of Washington's improbable victory over Jane Byrne, heir to the late Richard J. Daley's political empire, and over Daley's eldest son. It's the story of a coalition outside the party's mainstream coming to power and ruling in the country's most political of cities. In Fire on the Prairie, Gary Rivlin reveals the personalities and philosophies of those who were at the center of events, from black separatists such as Lu Palmer to community organizers such as Jesse Jackson....

The Prairie State Wire podcast features interviews with the most interesting newsmakers from across the great state of Illinois.

Prairie Prophets Podcast with host Brandon Butler will highlight opportunities to develop a climate-smart agriculture value chain. Topics will cover Conservation, Renewable Energy, and Agriculture. Guests will include industry leaders, educators, and enthusiasts alike with a common love for prairie and protecting our natural resources.

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On the Prairie Tycoon, we connect with some of the best entrepreneurs that call the prairies home. We dive into the mindsets, habits, skills, and lessons that turned these hard-working men and women into the tycoons that they are today. Through these conversations, our goal is to be able to allow​other current and aspiring entrepreneurs to learn from our experts and apply the findings to their own entrepreneurial journeys and ultimately, prosper.

Presenting "Sustainable Sun Prairie: Conversations for a Greener Community," a podcast dedicated to fostering eco-conscious living and championing local sustainability initiatives right here in Sun Prairie. This new show aspires to educate, empower, and engage the community in the pursuit of sustainable practices.

Nestled within North America is the beautiful Kansas Prairie, specifically within Kaw & Osage Land. We will be exploring all of the different realms that this space has to offer. With a focus on the topics of holistic farming and the crew members, farm-to-table restaurants, ways to be a conscious consumer, and diving deep within many other sustainability ventures throughout! All will be shared here on the Prairie Ramblings Podcast.