On This Day | Fun Haters
Children of Williston are barred by city ordinance from hitching their sleds to automobiles or any other vehicle. It is made a misdemeanor to allow children to tie their sleds to any conveyance. The […]
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On This Day | For the Park!
— that of historical interest as the former home of Theodore Roosevelt; and because of the remarkable and unique character of the scenery in that area. He described the petrified forest, the grand […]
Voter registration, campaign finance reporting debated by North Dakota lawmakers
The push for voter registration in North Dakota is back in the spotlight with Rep. Mike Schatz introducing House Bill 1287. As the only state in the U.S. without a voter registration system, North Dakota relies on valid identification at the polls. Schatz aims to explore public sentiment on this long-discussed issue, despite recent opposition […]
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Grand Forks leaders to consider tribal-owned casino and resort
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is taking steps towards building a casino in Grand Forks, a topic that has surfaced intermittently over the past 20 years. The tribe has acquired a 146-acre site southwest of the city, intending to launch an economic development project that includes a resort and entertainment complex. This Monday, at […]
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Bill seeks to create a working group to guide wild horse management at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a bill to form an advisory group focused on managing the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The group, comprising 10 members including legislators and various stakeholders, aims to address issues like birth control measures and the potential removal of horses. Recent controversies over aggressive birth control methods […]
NDSU Extension to hold Best of the Best in Wheat Research meeting Jan. 29 in Minot
The annual Best of the Best in Wheat Research meeting is set for January 29 in Minot, North Dakota, gathering wheat growers and agronomists for a day of learning at the Grand Oasis Hotel. Kicking off at 8:30 a.m., the event will cover vital topics like variety performance and disease management, featuring insights from experts […]
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Prairie Fare: Take the Arctic Cold Quiz
“These blocks would be great for snow forts,” I thought to myself. When I was a little kid, I would have been wearing knee-high boots lined with bread bags as we built snow forts. All of the moms used the bread bag trick to help prevent our tender feet from getting wet and cold from […]
Watch: Russian economy after 3 years of sanctions
Russia’s economy is feeling the heat, and it’s not the weather. Inflation is climbing, interest rates are spiking, and the ruble is struggling to keep its head above water. The Kyiv Independent caught up with Timothy Ash, an expert voice from Chatham House, to unpack what’s unfolding in the Kremlin’s economic playbook. It seems like […]
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On This Day | Monday, January 27th
On this day in 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C., with the mission to increase and diffuse geographic knowledge, eventually becoming famous for its iconic magazine and contributions to exploration and science. On this day in 1945, Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland, revealing the extent of the […]
On This Day | Flour Flour Milk
Occident Flour, Minot Flour Mill, Minot Pure Milk Co. […]
On This Day | Immigrants Wanted
We need more farmers and they need North Dakota. Let’s help them succeed and we’ll get our share of the benefit out of it while we are doing it. […]
On This Day | Minot’s Railroad History
The most intensive period of development on what is now the Great Northern Ry. probably occurred in 1887, when 1443.92 miles of new railroad was constructed or 95.5 percent of the mileage under operation […]
On This Day | My Own State — North Dakota
Land of the crocus and wild red rose, Of the wide far plain and vibrant breeze, Where a radiant sky looks down and glows On the spirit’s trembling ecstasies. […]
On This Day | Reasons to Fund Minot State
6. The Model School does not have a room for all its classes and has been forced to use for this purpose hallways, vestibules, normal classrooms, the gymnasium, etc. […]
On This Day | Talking of Hens
“That doesn’t come up to a clubfooted hen my mother once had,” remarked the Irishman. “They had been feeding her sawdust by mistake instead of oatmeal. Well, sor, she laid 12 eggs and sat […]
On This Day | Keeping Fit at Fifty
It’s a great life. We’ve tried it for a week now and already have visions of being able to qualify as a walking skeleton or Ringling’s ossified man. […]