Mike Tobias
@mtobias23.bsky.social
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Nebraska Public Media Journalist and Storyteller.
#WhatIfNebraska
Each home game
@huskerfootball.bsky.social
selects a
#Nebraska
veteran as sentinel for an unoccupied seat honoring POW/MIA service members; last night it was Army National Guard veteran Jenny Bos.
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Did you see the second half drone show at last night's Huskers game? Wonder who did it and how the created it? Our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." story has the answers! Watch it here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz...
Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
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2 months ago
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Wonder how some of that candy you'll eat or give away tonight is made? Check out this sweet story from our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." series! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
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How Tessa Porter combined her love of science and candy into a business | What If...Nebraska
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9muYbAww8
2 months ago
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Mike Tobias
Nebraska Examiner
3 months ago
IF YOU MISSED IT: Two staffers at the state's juvenile detention center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave, and a fourth faces a criminal charge in connection with allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with teens. From Sara Gentzler of Flatwater Free Press:
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Pattern of alleged staff sex abuse at Nebraska's youth detention center emerges in court • Nebraska Examiner
At least two staffers at the juvenile treatment center in Kearney have resigned, another is on leave, and a fourth faces a criminal charge.
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🍄 Mushrooms are great in all kinds of recipes. 🛶 But canoes? 🐝 And bee hotels? For
#NationalMushroomDay
, watch our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." story about Katy Ayers' passion for mycelium (vegetative body of a fungus forming mushrooms)!
#WhatIfNebraska
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_JK...
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Fungus Creations | What If | Nebraska Public Media
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_JKq7wMrUE
3 months ago
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For Indigenous Peoples Day, revisit this powerful story from our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." series: how art replaced alcohol at the Whiteclay Makerspace. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
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Art replaces alcohol at the Whiteclay Makerspace
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq6RJQFunww
3 months ago
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Abby Miller turned old vehicles into "tap trucks" serving drinks at events, with the business she started as a
@unlincoln.bsky.social
student, Pat On Tap. Another new story we're working on for our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
series about innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship,
#WhatIfNebraska
!
3 months ago
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🎶🎵 Hey Nebraska creators & composers...we want to feature your original music in
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
's award-winning innovation/creativity/entrepreneurship series! Details at
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/watch/wha...
Please share this with anyone who might be interested!
#WhatIfNebraska
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3 months ago
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This week the "What If..." team followed Omaha composer Winston Schneider leading recording of his new chamber piece, "Endangered Menagerie." A fascinating creation calling attention to eight endangered/extinct species. Another new story for our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
series!
#WhatIfNebraska
4 months ago
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Congrats to 2026 NE Teacher of the Year Sarah Hardin! Learn more about this amazing Mullen HS educator in this story from our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." series about Mullen adapting to remote education after COVID closed schools.
#WhatIfNebraska
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Mullen Remote Education
"What If..." story on remote education in Mullen, NE during COVID-19
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/what-if-video/standalone-video-16501/mullen-remote-education-50014021/
4 months ago
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Like the drone show you just saw at the Husker game? Learn about the
#Nebraska
folks who created it, in this story from
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
's "What If..." series.
#WhatIfNebraska
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz...
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Watch “Wiz” and Team Create Fun in the Sky! | What If | Nebraska Public Media
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz6WVcxfI&list=PL2actiXc9MEStbD92Kv1AJC49d2msItXZ&index=24
4 months ago
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Going to the game tonight? In addition to
@huskerfootball.bsky.social
you'll get a drone show! Learn about the Norfolk company creating this, in this story from
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
's "What If..." series.
#WhatIfNebraska
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz...
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Watch “Wiz” and Team Create Fun in the Sky! | What If | Nebraska Public Media
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppHz6WVcxfI&list=PL2actiXc9MEStbD92Kv1AJC49d2msItXZ&index=24
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Excited
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
's "What If..." is a finalist for two national NETA awards, for our Drone Show story & the latest season of our series. Winners to be announced Sept. 15. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
www.annualnetaconference.org/57th-public-...
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57th Public Media Award Honorees
https://www.annualnetaconference.org/57th-public-media-award-honorees
4 months ago
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Mike Tobias
Nebraska Examiner
4 months ago
IF YOU MISSED IT: The University of Nebraska's president, Dr. Jeffrey Gold, hinted at the difficult fiscal decisions facing the state university system after years of flat state support and threats of significant cuts. From Zach Wendling:
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NU president: Budget cuts ‘incredibly painful’ but ‘necessary’ for university survival • Nebraska Examiner
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold said impending budget cuts will be “incredibly painful” but "necessary."
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The "What If..." team finished shooting a new story yesterday about Marcey Yates & happenings at his Culxr House, including an art battle! The story is for a new season of
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
's "What If..." project next year! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
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Thanks to the Nebraska Broadcasters Association for recently honoring our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." project with two more** Pinnacle Awards! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
** Fun fact: "What If..." has won 10 NBA Pinnacle Awards since 2020!
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It's a busy time for one
#Nebraska
business! Between July 3-5 Fantasy Drone Shows is doing shows in six states: NY, CO, MO, UT, NE & NM. Meet "Wiz" & team in this story from our award-winning
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." series!
#WhatIfNebraska
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Drone Show
Learn how a Nebraska business creates drone shows throughout the U.S.
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/what-if-video/standalone-video-16501/drone-show-50025729/
6 months ago
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Our "What If..." project looks at some road-making innovation in South Sioux City!
#WhatIfNebraska
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7 months ago
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A couple weeks ago we spent a fun day at The Shiloh Farm to capture the story of social media influencer/farmer Noah Young for
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! Watch a version of our story on this Thursday at 7pm CT on "Backyard Farmer"
#BackyardFarmer
#WhatIfNebraska
@unlincoln.bsky.social
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's "What If..." series only uses original music from Nebraska creators in our stories? Learn how you or someone you know can be a part of our award-winning project:
NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
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A very
#WhatIfNebraska
approach to addressing housing needs. Check out this
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
news story.
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
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UNL Architecture students break ground on new approach to affordable housing needs
Architecture graduate students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln dreamed up a new approach to Nebraska’s growing affordable housing needs. Now, they’re finally breaking ground. The project, titl...
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/unl-architecture-students-break-ground-on-new-approach-to-affordable-housing-needs/
7 months ago
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Just announced: three regional Emmy nominations for our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." series! Our Nerd Creativity, MIND Mobile & Fast Forward stories received nominations; winners will be announced in July. Watch the winning stories at
nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf
#WhatIfNebraska
8 months ago
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"It's a dream job." Meet candy scientist Tessa Porter in this new
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
news radio story from our "What If..." series about innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in
#Nebraska
.
#WhatIfNebraska
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How passions for science and candy led to a sweet business
What happens when you mix a passion for science with a love of candy? You get a Nebraska entrepreneur who created a sweet business. Nebraska Public Media producer Mike Tobias introduces us to candy sc...
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/how-tessa-porter-combined-her-love-of-science-and-candy-into-a-business/
8 months ago
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"What If..." is back on the radio tomorrow! Listen for our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
news story about candy scientist Tessa Porter and her business, Sprinkk, during Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
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50-years-ago today an F4 tornado struck Omaha, killing three people & causing $150M in damage. It was the costliest tornado in US history at the time. This video of the aftermath is from the
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
documentary "Devil Clouds" about a 1913 tornado outbreak in
#Nebraska
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Happy
#NationalTeachersDay
to all the educators out there! A good day to revisit our
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." story about Mullen Public Schools teachers, parents & students creatively adapting to remote educate after COVID-19 closed schools.
#WhatIfNebraska
youtu.be/IWimVCMYYTQ?...
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Mullen Remote Education | What If... | NET Nebraska
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://youtu.be/IWimVCMYYTQ?list=PL2actiXc9MEStbD92Kv1AJC49d2msItXZ
8 months ago
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Did you know that you can watch 126 videos on the
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." YouTube playlist? Check it out:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
8 months ago
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Hey Bluesky friends...I'm also now on Threads. If you're also there, consider following me for
#WhatIfNebraska
content and more!
www.threads.com/@mtobias23?h...
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Mike Tobias (@mtobias23) • Threads, Say more
64 Followers • 0 Threads • Nebraska Public Media producer Award-winning journalist & storyteller #WhatIfNebraska. See the latest conversations with @mtobias23.
https://www.threads.com/@mtobias23?hl=en
8 months ago
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"What If..." double feature today on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! 📺 5p CT, our new "Rewind" episode 📺 5:30p CT, our episode featuring Offutt AFB DPAA lab, fungus creations, Retail Aware & Grain Weevil.
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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Hope you enjoyed our "What If... Rewind" episode on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! Hope you kept watching the episode airing now that features food, ranch tech and summer camp innovation.
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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Tonight's new "What If... Rewind" episode celebrates the innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship
#WhatIfNebraska
has featured since 2019 by revisiting/updating past stories; & showcasing the education & music aspects of the project. 📺 Watch tonight, 9p CT on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
9 months ago
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A nice regional honor for one of our "What If..." +
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
radio stories this weekend. Thank you MBJA for the award! Listen to the story and learn more about
#WhatIfNebraska
:
NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
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Get your weekend started with some award-winning
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
"What If..." later today! ✔ 5p CT - our new "fun and learning" episode ✔ 5:30p CT - revisiting our "sporty" episode Lots of great innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship stories in each show!
#WhatIfNebraska
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Miss the new "What If..." episode that premiered last night on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
? Watch it now on YouTube!
#WhatIfNebraska
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx8m...
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Fun & Learning | What If... | Nebraska Public Media
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx8mewUCTYQ
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A "What If..." double feature starts soon on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! ☑ 9p CT, our new episode ft candy science, mustard making, widget ideas & Luminarium ☑ 9:30p CT, revisiting our episode ft dog braces, art restoration, spidercam & remote learning
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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Mike Tobias
Nebraska Public Media
9 months ago
Want to meet a real-life candy scientist? 🍬 See how Tessa Porter combined her love of science and candy into a business, Sprinkk, that helps others create candy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9m...
#FoodScience
#CandyMaking
#STEM
#WhatIfNebraska
@mtobias23.bsky.social
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How Tessa Porter combined her love of science and candy into a business | What If...
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe9muYbAww8
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Fun and learning is the theme of the new "What If..." episode premiering tonight at 9p CT on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! The "What If..." team explores Omaha's Kiewit Luminarium while introducing stories about 4-H's INVENTURE Day, a mustard entrepreneur & a candy scientist.
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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A sweet new "What If..." story! This is also part of a new episode of our award-winning innovation + creativity + entrepreneurship series premiering tomorrow at 9 pm CT on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
.
#WhatIfNebraska
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9 months ago
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Mike Tobias
Nebraska Public Media
9 months ago
After leading Creighton
#Volleyball
to more than 500 wins in 22 seasons, head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth is stepping down to take an administrative role with League One Volleyball.
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Creighton Volleyball head coach is leaving the program
After leading Creighton Volleyball to more than 500 wins in 22 seasons, head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth is stepping down to take an administrative role with League One Volleyball.
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/creighton-volleyball-head-coach-is-stepping-down
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Another "What If..." double feature Friday tonight on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! ✔ At 5p CT, our new "innovation in the sky" episode. ✔ At 5:30p CT, an episode featuring innovative approaches to utility inspection, mentoring & faith. Learn more:
NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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Miss the premiere of our new "What If..." episode last night? Watch it now on YouTube.
#WhatIfNebraska
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
youtu.be/pKaWI311oQA
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Innovation in the Sky | What If | Nebraska Public Media
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://youtu.be/pKaWI311oQA
9 months ago
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A "What If..." double feature starting soon on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! ☑ At 9p CT, a new episode with drones + satellites. ☑ At 9:30p CT, an earlier episode with more drones (storm research) + experimental music. Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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Interested in innovation in the sky? That's the theme of a new "What If..." episode premiering tonight at 9p CT on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
. We'll show you cool stuff at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum + stories about drone show creators & a student-built satellite!
#WhatIfNebraska
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Young
#Nebraska
scientists building a satellite to test solar panel materials...that's very
#WhatIfNebraska
! This new "What If..." story is also part of a new episode of our innovation/creativity/entrepreneurship series premiering tomorrow (4/2) at 9p CT on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
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Mike Tobias
Nebraska Examiner
9 months ago
NEBRASKA UNEMPLOYMENT UP: Nebraska’s unemployment rate has reached 3% according to the latest labor report, up from 2.6% a year ago. From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Nebraska unemployment rate reaches 3% mark, first time since during pandemic • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska's unemployment rate, seasonally adjusted and preliminary, hit 3% for the first time since the pandemic.
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A "What If..." double feature tonight on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! ✔ At 5p CT, our new "something good from something bad" episode ✔ At 5:30p CT, our "all the world's a stage" episode Learn more:
NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship =
#WhatIfNebraska
9 months ago
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In case you missed the new "What If..." episode that just aired on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
...
#WhatIfNebraska
youtu.be/0oTAWo12STs?...
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Something Good from Something Bad | What If... | Nebraska Public Media
YouTube video by Nebraska Public Media
https://youtu.be/0oTAWo12STs?si=m3fMcm6X-rMIJJ5p
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📺 The latest episode of our award-winning series on innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship premieres tonight at 9p CT, 8p MT on
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
! 📺 Stick out afterwards...our first-ever show from 2019 airs at 9:30p CT, 8:30p MT! Learn more:
NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
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What If... Nebraska
Good ideas often start with a simple question. Nebraskans answer with innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. We tell their stories in our award-winning Nebraska Public Media series, "What If..."
https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf
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Want to see: ✔ Entrepreneurs creating a place for horses and owners to stay? ✔ Entrepreneurs working together to save their small town? ✔ Behind-the-scenes of an innovative TV production? ✔ And mini donkeys? 📺 Watch a new episode of
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
's "What If..." tonight at 9p CT, 8p MT.
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Check out our latest
@nebpublicmedia.bsky.social
News "What If..." radio story!
#WhatIfNebraska
nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
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How Sidney is 'building back better' after Cabela's headquarters left town
Things looked bleak for the Nebraska panhandle city of Sidney when its largest employer left town. But Nebraska Public Media producer Mike Tobias reports that a spirit of entrepreneurship is spurring ...
https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/how-sidney-is-building-back-better-after-cabelas-headquarters-left-town/
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