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A Governor Ricketts COVID-19 Town Hall with | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- A Governor Ricketts COVID-19 Town Hall with | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- 56:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts will answer questions during a one-hour NET News town hall meeting about COVID-19, joined by Dr. James Lawler, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Nebraska Director of Economic Development Anthony Goins.
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- A COVID-19 Town Hall with Governor Ricketts | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- 56:46
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- 7 years ago
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- Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts will answer questions during a one-hour NET News town hall meeting aNebout COVID-19 and our state’s response. Along with Gov. Ricketts, questions will be answered by Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of the NCollege of Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and John Albin, commissioner of labor Nebraska.
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- The Boys from the Barrio and More | Nebraska Stories | Nebraska Public Media
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- 27:36
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- "The Boys from the Barrio"
They grew up in the Scottsbluff barrio and left to fight for America. Now the “Barrio Boys” want others to recognize all the Nebraska Panhandle-area Latinos who served, and sometimes died for, their country.
"Why We March"
The passage of the 19th Amendment gave American women the constitutional right to vote. Sarah Thomas and Lisa Maupin, of Lincoln, traveled with a group of Nebraskan women to Washington, D.C. to attend the Women’s March. The women share their perspectives on why they march for women's rights.
Emily Bass and The Near Miracle, “Glory Hallelujah”
The music of the Lincoln and Omaha band Emily Bass and The Near Miracle is a near-perfect blend of soul, rock, blues and gospel. Their unique sound came together about four years ago and continues to attract fans for its positive vibe and infectious energy. The group workshops a new song and performs their soulful hit, “Glory Hallelujah.”
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- A COVID-19 Town Hall with Governor Ricketts | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- 56:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts will answer questions during a one-hour NET News town hall meeting about COVID-19 and our state’s response. Along with Gov. Ricketts, questions will be answered by Dr. Gary Anthone, chief medical officer for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Dr. Matthew L. Blomstedt, commissioner of education for Nebraska. This program has been pre-recorded and is not live.
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- Hot Coffee and Cool Cats and More | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 26:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- “Hot Coffee & Cool Cats”
We visit Nebraska‘s first and only nonprofit cat café located in Omaha. Felius Cafe hopes to revolutionize the cat adoption and rescue experience through interaction, education and community. Visitors to the café can grab a cappuccino and, for a small fee, reserve some cuddle time with cats and kittens in a feline playroom. Felius also works with community volunteers to help care for community cats who live on the streets of Omaha, but may not be suitable for adoption.
Art, the Piano Man
For nearly a decade, Art Fredrickson has played piano at Mahoney House, an assisted living community in York. But here’s the kicker, at 93-years of age Art is probably older than many of the people who enjoy his daily recitals.
Come A Runnin’ Boys
Before old “Dear Old Nebraska U” and “Hail Varsity” there was another song that was synonymous with Big Red called “Song of the Cornhuskers.” Written in 19...
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- Nebraska Floods One Year Later | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- 52:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- One year after devastating flooding across eastern Nebraska, we speak with leaders in three communities about recovery and planning for the future. NET News Reporter Bill Kelly will moderate discussions with residents and local leaders from Winslow, Peru, Dannebrog and surrounding areas about the work yet to do.
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- 2020 Census | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- 28:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Efforts are well underway to count every Nebraskan as part of the 2020 Census. The results will help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. We talk to a U.S. Census Bureau official and a local data expert about the decennial census. Fred Knapp also provides an update from the Unicameral.
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- Sustainable Agriculture | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
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- 28:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Nebraska farmers are constantly innovating with sustainable agriculture systems, working to improve their bottom line while protecting the local environment. Learn about soil health, water quality, and much more from both farmers and sustainable agriculture experts.
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- Hallmark Sends Its Very Best | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The holidays arrived a little early in David City. As part of the Hallmark Channel’s new “Hometown Christmas” initiative, Hallmark showered their founder’s boyhood town with the Christmas spirit by donating funds for decorations.
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- A New Life for Old Paintings | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The historic painting “Freeman Homestead Cabin” painted by Gusta Strohm that depicts the first homesteader, and is held at Homestead National Monument, was recently restored at the Ford Conservation Lab in Omaha. See how how innovative techniques helped preserve this historic painting.
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- A Model to Remember | Nebraska Stories
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Larry Bowers has been building model ships for decades, but his current project is extra-special to him because it's a tribute to his dad. Larry’s father served as a fireman for 21 years (including WWII) on the "Ralph J. Scott" also known as "Old Fire Boat No. 2." Put into service in 1925 at Long Beach, California the fire boat was retired in 2003. Because of its storied history, the fireboat is being preserved and Larry is donating his homage to his father to the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society where it will have a permanent home.
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- A Model to Remember and More | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 27:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- “A Model to Remember”
Larry Bowers is a model ship builder who creates his work from scratch rather than from a model kit. His current project is a fireboat. Specifically, the “Ralph J. Scott, Old Fire Boat No. 2” which was put into service in 1925 at Long Beach, California and now, because of its storied history, the retired ship is being preserved. It’s also the ship where Larry’s father served as a fireman for 21 years – four of them during WWII. The model is an homage to Larry’s dad and will be donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society later this spring.
“A New Life for Old Paintings”
The iconic painting “Freeman Homestead Cabin” painted by Gusto Strohm that depicts the first homesteader, and is held at Homestead National Monument, was recently restored at the Ford Conservation Lab in Omaha. We meet with the conservator and learn how innovative techniques were used to preserve this historic painting.
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- Backyard Farmer Presents Lifestyle Gardening | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 27:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Kim Todd and the gardening experts discuss pre-emergent herbicides, crab grass control, Japanese beetles, Do It For Me, and whether or not to cut back perennials.
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- Backyard Farmer Presents: Lifestyle Gardening
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- 27:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Kim Todd discusses hydroponic systems, unusual vegetables, indoor gardening, garden pests, and gardening in the schools.
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- Where Time Slows Down | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- At the Willa Cather Spring Conference in Red Cloud, Omaha sculptor Littleton Alston is about to unveil his early version of what will ultimately be a 7-foot bronze statue of Willa Cather, destined for Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.
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- Vintage Red | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 5:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Nebraska fans yearn for things that connect them to Husker football. For JC Wickstrom, this overwhelming desire led him to build a vast collection of Husker memorabilia which he now shows off in a unique sports gallery in downtown Lincoln.
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- Art Farm | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 9:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In the heart of rural Nebraska near the tiny village of Marquette is a farmstead like no other. It is home to a nonprofit artist residency program called Art Farm where abstract sculptures occupy more acreage than center pivots. Some 80 artists from around the world travel to Art Farm each year for the chance to spend time on this eccentric acreage, with a roster of more than 800 artists from 23 countries thus far. The competitive program accepts applications from most anyone in pursuit of a creative enterprise. In exchange for a residency, the artists contribute 12 hours of labor on the farm each week. We explore the art and the artists who embrace this unique residency.
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- Art Farm & More | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 28:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- “Art Farm”
In the heart of rural Nebraska near the tiny village of Marquette is a farmstead like no other. It is home to a nonprofit artist residency program called Art Farm where abstract sculptures occupy more acreage than center pivots. Some 80 artists from around the world travel to Art Farm each year for the chance to spend time on this eccentric acreage, with a roster of more than 800 artists from 23 countries thus far. The competitive program accepts applications from most anyone in pursuit of a creative enterprise. In exchange for a residency, the artists contribute 12 hours of labor on the farm each week. We explore the art and the artists who embrace this unique residency.
Producer: Michele Wolford
Short: An eccentric farm where the crop is creativity!
“Vintage Red” – Lincoln / Sports
Nebraska fans yearn for things that connect them to Husker football. For JC Wickstrom, this overwhelming desire led him to build a vast co...
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- Rural Transportation | Speaking of Nebraska | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 28:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- With a lack of public transportation and limited highway coverage, it can be tough to get around in rural Nebraska. Hear from an advocate fighting for the state to expand the expressway system and the state's mobility manager on the transportation challenges for rural Nebraskans.
Allison Mollenkamp from NET News speaks with an individual about the quarantine for coronavirus at Camp Ashland.
Nebraska Unicameral news and updates are presented by Fred Knapp.
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- Lifestyle Gardening: Pesticide Labels
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- 28:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- This episode of Lifestyle Gardening features information on colorful winter plants, pesticide product labels, All-America Selections Seeds, Buy Fresh Buy Local in Nebraska, and answers some more frequently asked questions.
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- Vintage Winery & More | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
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- 27:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- “Vintage Winery”
Nebraska’s wine industry has seen significant growth in the last decade and leading the way is James Arthur Vineyards, the oldest operating winery in the state. Enjoy a visit to their estate and meet these Nebraska wine making pioneers.
“Volleyball – A State Treasure”
Starting in 1977, former Nebraska Volleyball head coach Terry Pettit made an intentional effort to grow the sport of women’s volleyball in our state. By the time he retired in 1999, the Godfather of Volleyball left a strong foundation for high school, club, and college coaches to build upon in the 21st century.
“Racin’ Wiener Dogs”
One of the more popular events at the annual Germanfest in Syracuse are the Wiener Dog Races. Dachshunds may have short legs, but they have mighty hearts.
“The Most Beautiful Man in the World”
He was once heralded as the "Most Beautiful Man in the World." Noted artist, poet and dancer P...
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- Costume Play & More | Nebraska Stories
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- 26:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- "Costume Play”
The fun nerd culture of cosplay on display at the annual Omaha ComicCon festival, with people of all ages creating and wearing elaborate comic book and movie character costumes.
“Painting in Red”
She grew up as a big Husker fan and now this talented, young artist’s passion for Nebraska athletics has given her artwork a new life.
“Saving Emery’s Masterpiece”
In a rustic shed in his family’s farm, Emery Blagdon worked tirelessly to construct his “Healing Machine.” Today his lifetime obsession is considered a major work of art. But how do you conserve such an unusual collection of objects?
“Brown Sheep Company”
There are just a handful of yarn mills in the United States, but one of the best is in Mitchell. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of this multi-generational, family-owned company that’s incorporating green technology into their business.
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- The Chief Goes to Washington & More | Nebraska Stories
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- 27:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The Chief Goes to Washington
A statue of Chief Standing Bear is unveiled in the nation’s capital.
Marooned in the South Pacific
A World War II Navy vet recalls his harrowing experience of being lost at sea.
Standing Strong
A small boy with a rare condition finds anew path to his future.
Satisfying Surprises
An encaustic artist makes cool art with hot wax.
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- Nebraska's Tuberculous Hospital | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 6:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In early 20th Century a small home in Kearney became an important hospital to treat Tuberculosis. An infectious lung disease easily spread with a cough or a sneeze, an alarming number of people fell ill. The state of Nebraska realized the best way to combat the epidemic was to treat those stricken and in 1911 the legislature passed a bill that created the Nebraska Hospital for the Tuberculosis.
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- Racing's Ultimate Insider | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 6:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- It’s been more than 50 years since Bob McKee began his career designing and building race cars. Today he’s known as one of racing’s most innovative and versatile engineers. The ultimate racing insider may not be a household name for racing fans, but anybody on pit road in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s knew McKee as one of the sport’s best car builders. During his illustrious career McKee has had a part in winning Indy Car teams, was a crew member of the winning car in Italy’s famous Monza Race, and has also built race cars for actors and astronauts.
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- One Fast Dude | Nebraska Stories | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 8:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- He may not be recognized in his own state, but Ashton Lambie is well-known in the sport of cycling as one of the fastest track bicycle riders in the world. Referred to as “the kid from Nowhere,” he’s currently training for a spot on the Olympic team. We visit with the Lincoln-native who’s making serious waves in the track cycling world.
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- Lifestyle Gardening: Peach Tree Care and Vertical Gardening
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- 27:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Kim Todd talks about vertical gardening and peach tree care. Additional topics are turf care, climate concerns, early garden crops, and bagworm control.
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- Meet Union Pacific Railroad's first female African American train engineer
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- 5:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- When she was hired at Union Pacific in the early 1970s, Edwina Justus was one of five black women who worked in the Omaha office. Within a few short years, she would become the company’s first female African American locomotive engineer.
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- Nebraska Stories| A Shared Experience
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- 7:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Award-wining graphic artist Dani Donovan was taken by surprise when her illustrations about living with ADHD went viral on social media. Diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult, Dani’s ability to visually describe how the disorder affects her thought process has connected with people across the globe. She’s been interviewed by the BBC and is followed by comedian/actor Mindy Kaling. But, Dani measures her real success in the positive impact her art is having on others and how it’s helping break the stigma so often associated with mental health issues.
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- Nebraska Stories| Set Your Passion Free
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- 7:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A simple tin cup inspired Chris Hagemann’s interest in the craft of tinmaking. It took him twenty years to find a tinsmith who’d could share their expertise and today, Tim spends much of his time working in his studio creating pieces of beauty and functionality that look as if they were made in another century.
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- Nebraska Stories| A Shared Experience and More
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- 28:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- A Shared Experience
Award-wining graphic artist Dani Donovan was taken by surprise when her illustrations about living with ADHD went viral on social media. Diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult, Dani’s ability to visually describe how the disorder affects her thought process has connected with people across the globe. She’s been interviewed by the BBC and is followed by comedian/actor Mindy Kaling. But, Dani measures her real success in the positive impact her art is having on others and how it’s helping break the stigma so often associated with mental health issues.
Let Your Passion Set You Free
A simple tin cup inspired Chris Hagemann’s interest in the craft of tinmaking. It took him twenty years to find a tinsmith who’d could share their expertise and today, Tim spends much of his time working in his studio creating pieces of beauty and functionality that look as if they were made in another century.
Edwina Justus
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- Lifestyle Gardening: Tree and Shrub Health
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- 28:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Learn about tree and shrub health during the winter, community forestry and horticulture in western Nebraska, and new trends in houseplants and succulents. Topics also include what happens to insects during the winter, how to winter mulch perennials, and winter tree and shrub identification.
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- Nebraska Stories| Racin’ Wiener Dogs
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- 5:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Wiener Dog Race is a popular event during the annual Germanfest celebration in Syracuse. Dachshunds may have short legs, but they have mighty hearts.
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- Nebraska Stories| Volleyball - A State Treasure
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In 1977, Terry Pettit made an intentional effort to grow the sport of women’s volleyball in our state. When he retired as Head Coach of Nebraska Volleyball some twenty years later, the "Godfather of Volleyball" had created a strong foundation for high school, club, and college coaches to continue building upon.
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- Nebraska Stories | Vintage Winery
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- 6:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Nebraska’s wine industry has seen significant growth in the last decade and leading the way is James Arthur Vineyards, the oldest operating winery in the state.
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- Lifestyle Gardening: Garden Trends for the Year
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- 27:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- This episode of Lifestyle Gardening will focus on winter watering, the differences in conifer trees, ash tree concerns, gardening trends for the year, and frequently asked questions.
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- Hope in Bloom | Costume Play & More| Nebraska Stories
- Runtime
- 4:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Gardening and gardens serve a multitude of purposes. For many they are practical and recreational, but they can also serve a deeper meaning
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- Painting in Red | Costume Play & More| Nebraska Stories
- Runtime
- 6:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- She grew up as a big Husker fan and now this talented, young artist’s passion for Nebraska athletics has given her artwork a new life.
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- Nebraska Stories| Costume Play
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The fun nerd culture of cosplay on display at the annual Omaha ComicCon festival with people of all ages creating and wearing elaborate comic book and movie character costumes.
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- Nebraska Stories| Standing Strong
- Runtime
- 5:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A little boy with a rare condition finds a new path to his future with the love of his devoted parents and state-of-the-art medical technology.
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- Nebraska Stories: Marooned in the South Pacific
- Runtime
- 6:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- In 1943 John Boosalis was a Navy airman stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. During a routine anti-submarine mission, his plane crash-landed into the ocean more than 1000 miles from Australia. He and two others aboard the plane spent the next month fighting for survival on a remote island. The life-changing experience left an indelible mark on Boosalis.
John celebrated his 100th birthday in 2019 and has passed away since he sat for this interview. We are honored to tell his story.
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- Statue of Chief Standing Bear from the Ponca Tribe unveiled in the U.S. Capitol
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- 7:44
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- On September 18, 2019, a brand new statue of Chief Standing Bear, from the @PoncaTribeofNebraska, was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. This inspiring event was set in motion two years earlier when the Nebraska legislature passed a bill to replace William Jennings Bryan with Ponca Chief Standing Bear as one of two heroic figures representing the state.
Chief Standing Bear is famous for going to court to prove that he was a person under U.S. law. You can watch a documentary, "Standing Bear's Footsteps," about his life and the monumental trial of Standing Bear vs. Crook on the PBS Video app or at https://video.nebraskapublicmedia.org/video/net-nebraska-presents-standing-bears-footsteps.
People can also teach their children (at home or in the classroom) more about Cheif Standing Bear with our Nebraska Studies website. https://nebraskastudies.org/en/1875-1899/the-trial-of-standing-bear/
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- Speaking of Nebraska| Economic Development
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- 28:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Fred Knapp of NET News will host this half-hour special, which will consider questions including tax incentives, rural development, and attracting and retaining young people in Nebraska. The guests will be two experts in the theory and practice of economic development -- Renee Fry of the Open Sky Policy Institute and Dave Rippe of Queen City Development Company – along with two Nebraska state senators with key roles in legislation on the issue: Sens. Mark Kolterman of Seward and Tom Briese of Albion.
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- Cindy, Hannah & Pablo | The Sound of Home (Episode 8) | The PlainStory Podcast | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 18:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Genevieve goes back to high school band class, where she hears what it is like for the next generation to create the sound of home in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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- The Jam | The Sound of Home (Episode 10) | The PlainStory Podcast | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 20:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival put out a city-wide invitation to any and all musicians to come join a late-night jam session. Featuring visiting artists from outside Lincoln, as well as musicians who live in Lincoln, the jam session was organized with the idea of creating cultural exchange and camaraderie.
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- Erik | The Sound of Home (Episode 9) | The PlainStory Podcast | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 16:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Erik Higgins is a classically trained bass player. He has played in orchestras in Lincoln, Boston Germany and he lives and works as a musician in Aarhus, Denmark today. Over the years, Erik has placed himself in musically adventurous situations, branching out into funk, pop and rock. Erik is brings world class musicians to Nebraska to play with Lincoln's musicians from around the world. The Lincoln Crossroads Music Festival is Erik's dream and passion to bring his home to the forefront of musical innovation.
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- Irene & Family | The Sound of Home (Episode 7) | The PlainStory Podcast | NET Nebraska
- Runtime
- 16:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- A musical family reunion takes place in Lincoln and Genevieve is there to uncover the story and the history.
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- Legacy of Water - 360° | Watershed | PBS and Nebraska Public Media
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In an age of climate change, upstream and downstream users in the Platte River Watershed are joining forces. Colorado State University research scientists and Great Plains agricultural producers are working together to innovate more efficient methods of using water to grow crops.
Explore more at pbs.org/watershed.
Teachers can find related materials for teaching about the Platte River Basin in the classroom at https://nebraskapublicmedia.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/platte-basin-timelapse-learn
See the other 360 videos from the Watershed series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2actiXc9MERmj_XOm_c1ndQHlXWvRBTi
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- After the Flood - 360° | Watershed | PBS and Nebraska Public Media
- Runtime
- 4:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In March 2019, Nebraskans bore witness to the worst flooding in generations. Survey the damage with hydrologists from the National Weather Service and the USGS’s Nebraska Water Science Center. And follow the center’s technicians through the seasons, as they collect and distribute long-term water flow data that can be used by local, state, and federal agencies to predict the next flood event and help save lives.
Explore more at pbs.org/watershed.
Teachers can find related materials for teaching about the Platte River Basin in the classroom at https://nebraskapublicmedia.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/platte-basin-timelapse-learn
See the other 360 videos from the Watershed series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2actiXc9MERmj_XOm_c1ndQHlXWvRBTi
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- Fly Me a River - 360° | Watershed | PBS and Nebraska Public Media
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary protects a crucial habitat for millions of waterfowl and a half million Sandhill cranes migrating through the Central Platte Valley each spring. Habitat manager Cody Wagner discusses ways of restoring and protecting those grasslands and wetlands.
Explore more at pbs.org/watershed.
Teachers can find related materials for teaching about the Platte River Basin in the classroom at https://nebraskapublicmedia.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/platte-basin-timelapse-learn
See the other 360 videos from the Watershed series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2actiXc9MERmj_XOm_c1ndQHlXWvRBTi
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