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It is Time to Preserve the Remaining Wild

The Maah Daah Hey National Monument proposal seeks to protect about one tenth of the 1.1 million acres of the Little Missouri National Grasslands. A modest request to preserve our expansive Badlands.  The proposal (found here) tells a more proportional story that [...]

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On This Day | Monday, December 23rd

On this day in 1783, George Washington resigned as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, returning to civilian life and reinforcing the principle of civilian control of the military in the newly independent United States. On this day in 1888, Dutch painter Vincent[...]

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On This Day | A Norman Rockwell Christmas

Great interest is being taken in the Community Christmas tree which will be shown at the corner of Main street and Third avenue South, for one week beginning Friday night, Xmas eve. A joint [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]

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On This Day | The Dry Wave is Rolling

The prohibition wave seems to be sweeping the country. Seven states, Arkansas, Washington, Idaho, Iowa, Colorado, Oregon, and South Carolina will go dry Jan. 1. [...]Read More... from On This Day | The Dry Wave is Rolling

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On This Day | A Two Hour Kiss

"How long did that kiss last," asked Mr. Levy. "Two hours," was the reply. "I could not get away." [...]Read More... from On This Day | A Two Hour Kiss

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On This Day | Harsh Remedies to Lawlessness

St. Paul has been the scene of bold hold-ups and robberies daily and the authorities have engaged 40 detectives who have been instructed to shoot to kill if necessary in order to rid the [...]Read More... from On This Day | Harsh[...]

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On This Day | Done Carrying Democratic Water

The Fairmount News, which has been a democratic newspaper for the last twenty years, announces that is "through with the party and that henceforth any propaganda the democrats may require through its columns must [...]Read More... from On This Day | Done[...]

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On This Day | On Dogs Decency

One great blessing about politeness and its kindred virtues is that they cost nothing in the way of money; the can be exercised by everyone, rich or poor, old and young. It might be [...]Read More... from On This Day | On[...]

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On This Day | Make the Most of Winter

Many of our eastern and southern friends imagine that during the winter months North Dakotans hibernate, remaining close to the fire if they have been fortunate enough to gather a good supply of buffalo [...]Read More... from On This Day | Make[...]

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On This Day | Ruso Burns

The buildings adjoining the store, including the First State Bank, a hotel and a restaurant were all consumed. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Ruso Burns

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Musings on Minot’s Modest Pleasures | Monday, December 23rd

*Ah, these northern winds bite fiercer than the Roman winter! Yet here in this curious place called Minot, I find myself drawn to a humble bottega they call Magic City Hoagies. Their latest creation – this “Chicago Italian Beef” – beckons like[...]

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Lake Sakakawea Ice Fishing Access & Safety Tips

If you’re preparing for an fishing adventure on Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon, here’s where you can get on the ice. But be careful! Driving on the ice is risky and help is a long ways away. Access points can be found[...]