Prairie Public Radio salutes North Dakota State University Vice President Keith Bjerke’s service to the state during a portion of its live audience show Jan. 15. Dakota Air will be performed at NDSU’s Festival Concert Hall at 7 p.m. and broadcast live on North Dakota Prairie Public Radio.  

Bjerke served as adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard for seven years. Since 2001, he has acted as the legislative liaison for the university.

Dakota Air follows an old-fashioned radio format featuring a host, live band and professional actors. Tickets are $16 general admission and available through the NDSU Fine Arts Box Office at 701-231-7969 and www.ndsu.edu/finearts/boxoffice.

Tickets can also be purchased at Gate City Bank in Fargo, Moorhead or West Fargo. A portion of ticket sales benefits the NDSU Gold Star Marching Band.