On This Day | The Lynching
James F. Bannon, 54, who saw his son, Charles Bannon, 22, taken by a mob from the county jail at McKenzie county, early last Thursday morning, to be lynched, was brot to the Ward […]
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On This Day | Making a Play for the Capital
John Ehr, pioneer Minot citizen, and for many years a prominent banker, real estate holder and farmer, has made an offer of 160 acres of land along south hill with a beautiful view of […]
On This Day | The Banana Belt
With the mercury standing at 54 degrees above zero in Minot, and about the same Friday, the balmy weather bids fair to break all records for mildness. The spring-like days continued so long in […]
On This Day | The Modern Vikings
Capt. Folgero with his crew of three, Oscar Rones, Harold Lorentsen, and Hans Opsal with a little black kirren yclept Roald Amundson, for luck, sailed out of a little fjord at Gorgen in the […]
On This Day | The Hardest Break
That is why the criminal practice has surrounded accused persons with many protections which gall prosecuting attorneys. Because there is so much crime, there is a tendency now to remove those protections. Frank Howell, […]
On This Day | The Little Country Newspaper
Oh, little country paper, with your little weekly talks! I like to wander with you down remembered roads and walks. […]
On This Day | 1931 Vigenettes
The Russian peasants are being told that if they will only starve long enough the political millennium is sure to arrive. They are in the position of the dog whose master undertook to show […]
Landowners Can Post Private Land Electronically for 2025-26 Hunting Season
Landowners in North Dakota can now electronically post their private land for the 2025-26 hunting season through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website. Those interested can log in via My Account to update their land designations. This year, landowners with a profile on the department’s mobile app have an added feature: they can […]
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Utilities push back on proposed regulations for big North Dakota power users, data centers
A new bill in North Dakota aims to regulate large power users, including data centers, by instituting a state siting process. Proposed by Rep. Anna Novak, the legislation seeks to address rising electricity demands that threaten the power grid. While some utility regulators support the bill for its potential consumer protections, not all are convinced, […]
Trump postpones big tariffs against Canada and Mexico for one month
On Monday, President Trump announced a one-month delay in imposing hefty tariffs on Mexico and Canada, following commitments from both countries to tackle drug trafficking and illegal immigration. This pause comes after Trump implemented tariffs on China and signed new executive orders aimed at pressuring his North American neighbors. Economists and Senate Democrats have raised […]
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Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent
In December 2023, the Idaho Supreme Court issued a ruling that could significantly affect the state’s ski industry. This decision emerged from the tragic death of 65-year-old skier Stewart Milus at Sun Valley in 2019, leading to a lawsuit against the resort. The court’s reversal of longstanding precedent now allows juries to determine ski area […]
A workforce solution at our border
North Dakota is at a crossroads. With 10 job openings for every three unemployed workers, the state faces a labor shortage that threatens economic growth. Despite significant investments in workforce development, gaps remain in essential sectors like healthcare and construction. A potential solution lies in the underutilized TN visa program for Canadian and Mexican professionals, […]
Watch: What’s Going on with Bird Flu?
It’s not time to panic; it’s time to be warned and informed. Bird flu is back in the headlines, sparking conversations about potential pandemic threats. While concerns about viral mutations can provoke worry, it’s essential to sift through the noise. Recent discussions and research suggest that, despite the seriousness of the situation, we’re not currently […]
On This Day | Tuesday, February 4th
On this day in 1789, George Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States by the Electoral College, setting a precedent for the newly established office of the presidency. On this day in 1861, delegates from six Southern states met in Montgomery, Alabama, to form the Confederate States of America, leading […]
On This Day | Six More Weeks of Beautiful Winter
The groundhog had an opportunity to see his shadow Tuesday and if he did he probably thought twice before going back in his hole, as he would surely miss weeks more of the finest […]
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On This Day | Preach, North Dakota!
If you yourselves will persist in being blind to the beauties of your own state, you cannot expect the rest of America to know anything about them. There is only one way to put […]