Bismarck Historical Society

History Hotdish 2025 Episodes (27–50)

Episode 27: Tribute to Mike McCormack
Kate Waldera talks with Bismarck Historical Society board members Carolyn Twingley, Mike LaLonde, & Tory Jackson about the legacy of Mike McCormack. First aired January 8, 2025.

Episode 28: The Battle for Higher Education in Bismarck with Tom Atkinson
Kate Waldera talks to Tom Atkinson about the history higher education in Bismarck. First aired January 22, 2025.

Episode 29: Asa Fisher with Johnathan Campbell
Kate Waldera talks to Johnathan Campbell about Bismarck businessman Asa Fisher. First aired February 5, 2025.

Episode 30: Bill Sorenson
Kate Waldera talks to Bill Sorenson about his time as Bismarck's mayor and experience as an entrepreneur. First aired February 19, 2025.

Episode 31: Nancy Guy
Kate Waldera talks to Nancy Guy about life in the North Dakota Governors' Residence. First aired March 5, 2025.

Episode 32: Prairie Pioneers - The Wachter Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E1 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Wachter family.

Episode 33: Prairie Pioneers - The O'Leary Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E2 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the O'Leary family. 

Episode 34: Prairie Pioneers - The Williams & Towne Families
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E3 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Williams and Towne families. 

Episode 35: Wet Plate Photography with Shane Balkowitsch
Kate Waldera talks with Shane Balkowitsch about wet plate photography and his photography. First aired April 30, 2025.

Episode 36: Prairie Pioneers - The Christianson Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E4 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Christianson Family.

Episode 37: Dr. Fannie Dunn Quain with Kate Waldera
Kate Waldera talks to Ann Vadnie about Dr. Fannie Dunn Quain. First aired May 28, 2025.

Episode 38: Prairie Pioneers - The Slaughter Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E5 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Slaughter Family. 

Episode 39: Edward G. Patterson and the Patterson Buildings with Jim Christianson
Kate Waldera talks with Jim Christianson about Edward G. Patterson and the Patterson Buidlings. First aired July 2, 2025.

Episode 40: Prairie Pioneers - The Atkinson Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E6 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Atkinson Family. 

Episode 41: Prairie Pioneers - The Logan Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E7 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Logan Family. 

Episode 42: Prairie Pioneers - The Peterson Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E8 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Peterson Family.

Episode 43: Prairie Pioneers - The Fortune Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E9 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Fortune Family. 

Episode 44: Prairie Pioneers - The Thompson Family
Kate Waldera talks with Matt Fern before an audio version of S1E10 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Thompson Family. 

Episode 45: Prairie Pioneers - The Walker Family
Kate Waldera talks with Gail Rothschiller before an audio version of S2E1 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Walker Family. 

Episode 46: Prairie Pioneers - The Woodmansee Family
Kate Waldera talks with Gail Rothschiller before an audio version of S2E2 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Woodmansee Family.

Episode 47: Prairie Pioneers - The McQuade Family
Kate Waldera talks with Gail Rothschiller before an audio version of S2E3 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the McQuade Family.

Episode 48: Prairie Pioneers - The Wezelman Family
Kate Waldera talks with Gail Rothschiller before an audio version of S2E4 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Wezelman Family.

Episode 49: Prairie Pioneers - The Rue Family
Kate Waldera talks with Gail Rothschiller before an audio version of S2E5 of Prairie Pioneers detailing the Rue Family.

Episode 50: State Capitol Light Displays with Sarah Walker
Kate Waldera talks with Sarah Walker about light displays at the North Dakota State Capitol. First aired December 31, 2025.

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