Charles Bowden was here in Bismarck yesterday to address concerns North Dakotans had about his National Geographic article ‘The Emptied Prairie.’  According to these following articles, Bowden loves North Dakota; he enjoys both the people and the space. 

Links to four separate articles about his visit:

• Author of ‘The Emptied Prairie’ Says He Loves ND 
• Controversial Author in Bismarck
• National Geographic Author Returns To North Dakota
• National Geographic Author Defends Article