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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 [...]Read More... from On This Day | Fun[...]

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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 [...]Read More... from On This Day | For the[...]

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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[...]

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ND Legislature Wants Say in National Guard Deployment Locations

On Friday, North Dakota lawmakers presented House Bill 1315, which aims to limit the deployment of state guard soldiers to overseas combat unless Congress formally declares war. Sponsored by Representative Matt Heilman, the bill reflects concerns over the consequences of prolonged military[...]

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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[...]

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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. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Immigrants Wanted

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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 [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot’s[...]

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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. [...]Read More... from On This Day | My Own State — North Dakota

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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. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Reasons to Fund Minot State

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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 [...]Read More... from On This Day | Talking[...]