For centuries, the bald eagle has graced America’s most treasured symbols, but can you believe it only recently became the official national bird? Just in time for Christmas, President Biden signed a bill, backed by bipartisan support, to correct this historical oversight.[...]
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‘Livers of the river’: Feds propose designating rivers as critical habitat for freshwater mussels
Let’s dive beneath the surface of Minnesota and Wisconsin’s rivers, where an understated hero quietly works wonders: the freshwater mussel. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a plan to protect these vital mollusks, designating nearly 4,000 miles of river as[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Time flies
The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” It still holds true, even when writing a monthly garden and forestry column. Some would say there isn’t much work involved with writing one article a month. Some writers may write[...]
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Fargo mayor speaks on $10m plan to combat homelessness
Fargo is confronting a pressing challenge: homelessness. In a crucial move, Mayor Tim Mahoney has unveiled a $10 million plan aimed at tackling this issue head-on. While the recently approved ban on public camping might seem harsh, it’s coupled with a promise[...]
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Longtime senator reflects on 36 years
Karen Krebsbach is stepping away from the North Dakota Senate after 36 years, leaving behind a legacy of respect and bipartisan cooperation that defined her tenure. Known for her steady, respectful approach, Krebsbach navigated the political tides with grace, winning admiration from[...]
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Property tax reform leads long list of legislative to-dos
The upcoming North Dakota legislative session, starting January 7, is setting the stage for a critical showdown on property tax reform. With over 50 proposals on the table, both seasoned and new legislators are gearing up for a complex debate. The aim?[...]
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On This Day | Thursday, December 26th
On this day in 1862, the largest mass execution in U.S. history took place in Mankato, Minnesota, where 38 Dakota Sioux men were hanged following the Dakota War of 1862, a conflict resulting from tensions between the Dakota people and European settlers.[...]
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On This Day | Why Not Originator
"As to the research your valuable paper is conducting as to who was the first prophet to say, "Why-Not-Minot," I recall reading in the old minutes of he Association of Commerce, a resolution offered [...]Read More... from On This Day | Why[...]
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On This Day | On Hill by G.N. Bridge
See Casper Oiman, Halvor Bjorngard and Peter Falstad [...]Read More... from On This Day | On Hill by G.N. Bridge
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On This Day | The Messiah Performed
One of the best performances of its kind was characterization given to the presentation of "The Messiah" given at the college auditorium of the Minot State Teachers college Thursday. [...]Read More... from On This Day | The Messiah Performed
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On This Day | Homesteaders Moving On
"We have read The Independent all these years and feel that Minot's steady growth is largely due to the spirit of the "Why-Not-Minot bunch, who have always boosted and who are not overlooking any [...]Read More... from On This Day | Homesteaders[...]
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On This Day | Stay With the Car!
Wandering from a stalled car in which he and a companion had chosen to wait while other members of their party went for help, Theodore Bernston, 20, Devils Lake died of cold on a [...]Read More... from On This Day | Stay[...]
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On This Day | Local Food Processing in Drake
Drake's fine new co-operative creamery was formally opened Saturday, a large crowd attending the celebration in spite of the cold weather and bad roads. The Drake Register had published a special creamery edition and [...]Read More... from On This Day | Local[...]
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A Groovy Thursday in the Magic City | Thursday, December 26th
Oh behave! Just wrapped up a smashing tour of this groovy little North Dakota number called Minot, and I must say it’s far out, baby! Had myself a proper feast at this hip joint called Magic City Hoagies – their Chicago Italian[...]
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On This Day | Wednesday, December 25th
On this day in 800, Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans by Pope Leo III at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, marking the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire and a significant moment in medieval European history. On this day in[...]
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On This Day | Aspirational Media
But the interpretation offered, the thought stimulated, the discussion provoked, the opinion reflected, directed, or organized, must upon each occasion possess a foundation of fact, not of falsehood, and not of opinion or emotion [...]Read More... from On This Day | Aspirational[...]