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April Wallace of the "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to suggest local happenings this weekend, like a fleeting zonkey experience, "God, why am I like this?" at John Brown University and the Medium's Día de Muertos celebration.

In northwest Arkansas, many children lack access to a bed of their own, impacting their sleep and well-being. The nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, led locally by co-chapter president Melanie McMurtry, aims to address this issue by organizing community "bed build" events. Recently, Northwest Arkansas Community College hosted such an event, and Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams was in attendance.

On today's trip to the David and Barabara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, Randy Dixon shares a timeline of presidential visits to Arkansas. Listen for stories from the campaign trail to dam dedications, beginning with Van Buren's arrival by steamboat and ending with Bono and The Edge serenading Clinton at his presidential library in 2004.

In this excerpt of the "I Am Northwest Arkansas" podcast, host Randy Wilburn embarks on a deeply personal journey, exploring the life and legacy of his grandfather, Mal Goode, alongside authors Liann Tsoukas and Rob Ruck.

A recent study shows the number of women in Arkansas seeking out abortions is slightly up from before the state's total abortion ban went into effect.

On today's show, we will not see an abortion amendment on the ballot today, but the topic is still front of mind for many Arkansans. Also, the first Lt. Governor of Minnesota talks about her new memoir about her professional and personal life. Plus, Randy Wilburn brings us a new edition of "I Am Northwest Arkansas".

In this excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas", host Randy Wilburn welcomes Alison Sant and Megan Brown to discuss the upcoming ULI NWA Place Summit. The summit is a crucial event emphasizing placemaking and sustainable urban development in Northwest Arkansas. Alison Sant, a prominent author and urbanist, outlines her journey through art and design, emphasizing the role of cities in combating climate change.

Daniel Moody is a northwest Arkansas-based photographer and musician. He is hosting a songwriting workshop at the Fayetteville Folk School called “Song for the Soul.” In this workshop, Daniel helps attendees channel feelings of grief into creating a song. Ozark at Large’s Sophia Nourani spoke with Daniel about the workshop and the significance of feeling emotion through music.

While blooms and blossoms are fewer this time of year, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks stays busy and open. A new “winter glow” will start the first weekend of December. Ashley Wardlow, the executive director of the BGO, spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the season and why patrons should make a trip.

Marlene Johnson was elected as Minnesota’s lieutenant governor twice, becoming the state’s first woman to hold that office. She’s written a memoir about her time in office and beyond. She’ll discuss the book at the Fayetteville Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 10. The book is titled “Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership and Love.” Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with her over Zoom.