Prairie Public Eliminates 12 Staff Positions Due to Federal, State Funding Cuts

Prairie Public eliminates 12 staff positions due to federal, state funding cuts

Fargo-based Prairie Public announced it has cut 12 staff positions in response to the elimination of federal funds for public broadcasting and a reduction in state spending from North Dakota.

After federal and state budget cuts, Prairie Public eliminates 12 jobs

FARGO — Citing funding cuts from the federal government and the state of North Dakota, Prairie Public announced Wednesday, Oct. 1, that it had cut 12 positions. Of the cuts, seven people were laid off and five open positions were cut. In a statement announcing the cuts, Prairie Public President & CEO John Harris said cuts in government funding led to a 25 percent loss in revenue for the non-profit organization. “Like most every public media orga…