On this day in 1929, the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in Chicago, where seven members of Chicago’s North Side Gang were murdered by associates of Al Capone’s South Side Italian gang, marking a significant event in the violent gang wars[...]
Month: February 2025
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On This Day | A Hospitable Trade Mark
And Sam has another trade mark, too: the glass of beer he buys his client after every deal is settled. Sure, it's a friendly gesture ... but more than that, it reminds Sam's clients [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
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On This Day | Feeding the World
We're certainly doing our part! [...]Read More... from On This Day | Feeding the World
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On This Day | Caw Caw Caw
The business of government is being shifted from bureau to bureau so fast that mere man hasn't a chance of keeping up with it... [...]Read More... from On This Day | Caw Caw Caw
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On This Day | Funding for a New Dam (and More)
The house of representatives on Friday voted an additional $3,000,000 for the construction of the Garrison dam, according to word received from Washington Friday by Governor Fred G. Aandahl. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Funding for a New Dam (and[...]
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On This Day | Rail Quiz
The earliest tracks in the United States were built of wooden rails capped with thin strips, or "straps," of iron to provide a running surface for the wheels. These were called "Strap-rails." [...]Read More... from On This Day | Rail Quiz
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Chasing the Pig in the Pasture of the Golden Calf
It would be more fun to comment on the antics of the ongoing 2025 North Dakota legislative session. Proposals to make “That Jew” the official king of North Dakota? Will being mentioned in the North Dakota Century Code make him more divine?[...]
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EPA orders most workers back within weeks, breaking union covenants
The EPA is calling its workforce back to the office, setting a tight timeline that will see most employees returning full-time by early spring. The move, in line with a new White House directive, has already sparked union resistance, with leaders calling[...]
North Dakota leads region in several Farm to School activities and outcomes
North Dakota is making strides in promoting local foods within schools, according to the latest USDA Farm to School Census. Leading the mountain plains region, about 75% of school food authorities in the state incorporate local produce into their lunch offerings. This[...]
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Port: After disastrous police department investigation, Minot lawmakers look to scapegoat open records laws
In Minot, an investigation into the local police department has sparked new legislation that could limit public access to performance records. Following severe allegations of misconduct and a chaotic probe that led to the job loss of the police chief, city leaders[...]
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House defeats bill to display Ten Commandments in North Dakota public schools, colleges
The North Dakota House of Representatives recently voted against a bill that would have required the Ten Commandments to be displayed in all public school cafeterias and state-funded colleges. With a vote tally of 58-38, lawmakers expressed concerns over potential legal challenges[...]
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Abortion, reproductive rights bills rejected in North Dakota House
The North Dakota House made its stance clear on abortion and reproductive rights, rejecting four bills with wide margins. A proposal to define personhood from conception—potentially criminalizing abortion—failed 77-16, with opponents warning of unintended consequences for IVF and medical care. A measure[...]
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Joann fabrics is closing hundreds of ‘underperforming’ stores, Minot store not listing among them
Joann Inc., the well-known fabric and crafts retailer, is facing a tough reality in its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. Initially promising not to close any stores during its second Chapter 11 process, the company has now announced plans to shut down a number[...]
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Stakeholders testify before House Education Committee on high school activities transfer bill
On Tuesday, parents, students, and school administrators gathered at the North Dakota State Capitol to address proposed changes to high school sports transfer rules through House Bill No. 1491. This legislation seeks to simplify the transfer process by removing restrictions on recruitment[...]
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Space telescope finds rare ‘Einstein Ring’ of light in nearby galaxy
In the vastness of space, some discoveries reshape what we thought we knew. Scientists have long studied the galaxy NGC 6505, yet only now—thanks to the Euclid space telescope—have they spotted an Einstein Ring encircling it. This ghostly halo of light, predicted[...]
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Minnesota weighs cell phone ban in elementary, middle schools
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing a proposal to ban cell phones and smart watches in elementary and middle schools while limiting their use in high school classrooms. Educators shared positive experiences with existing policies at a recent Senate hearing, highlighting reductions in disciplinary[...]