To the complete astonishment of the entire audience the round went the limit without either securing a fall, and the manager generously extended the time a couple of minutes more, when the match was [...]Read More... from On This Day | Bear[...]
Portland filled its new airport terminal with mom-and-pop stores
Welcome to the new heart of Portland at PDX, where the airport experience feels like a walk through the city itself. Travelers arriving or departing are greeted by a remarkable timber roof and tree-lined hall, crafted from sustainably managed Northwest woodlands. But[...]
As Notre Dame reopens, Minnesota man reflects on his role in reconstruction
Imagine being part of history, hands-on, crafting a piece of the past into the future. That’s just what Peter Henrikson from Grand Marais, MN did when he lent his timber-framing expertise to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral’s restoration. Five years after a[...]
Whooping Cough Making Comeback in North Dakota
Whooping cough, a disease many might think belongs to the past, has aggressively resurfaced in North Dakota. This year alone, the state witnessed an alarming rise from 17 to 102 cases across 16 counties. That’s a wake-up call for everyone, especially with[...]
Why Montana data is missing from national childhood immunization reports
Picture this: You’re preparing for a trip, checking the route, sealing the bags, but you skip the weather forecast. Risky, right? That’s Montana right now with childhood vaccination data. For over three years, it’s been the only state not reporting this crucial[...]
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Three Affiliated Tribes Facing Paperwork Reprimand Over Unpermitted Demolition in Las Vegas
In a classic case of demolition-before-details, the Three Affiliated Tribes found themselves in a bind after tearing down the White Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. The twist? They forgot about permits. This $10 million property was leveled without Clark County’s approval, prompting[...]
Gov. Burgum’s Daughter Jesse Getting National Attention for Film Company “Pinky Promise”
Jesse Burgum, daughter of North Dakota’s outgoing governor, is making waves in the film world. At just 28, she’s earned a spot on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” for turning her production company, Pinky Promise, into a $27 million success story. Sure, growing[...]
Today in Minot | Dec 7, 2024
Today is Saturday, December 7th. The sun will rise on the 77th day of fall, and the 342nd day of the year at 8:22 AM. We will see 8 hours 29 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:51 PM. See What's[...]
On This Day | December 7
It was an infamous day indeed. It was also a first, and proof that it's never too late to say "we screwed up." In Minot, we were building our first new hospital. And a local hunter had some wise advice, and we[...]
On This Day | On the Habits of Deer
It is no great trick to hun deer. You want to go where there are deer, have the right gun, and shoot straight ... Mr. Parker is perhaps the most successful deer hunter in [...]Read More... from On This Day | On[...]
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On This Day | Minot’s First New Hospital
The new hospital will be modern in every way and will be fitted by the county. This is what we have needed for sometime and the commissioners have don right. Minot is coming to [...]Read More... from On This Day | Minot’s[...]
Historic images of Native Americans find their way back to North Dakota
The State Historical Society of North Dakota has acquired 26 historic aquatints by artist Karl Bodmer depicting Native American life along the Upper Missouri River nearly 200 years ago. These vibrant artworks, originally created between 1839 and 1843, provide a rare glimpse[...]
ND Dept. of Commerce Releases ND Development Fund Investments
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that 10 companies were approved for a total of $6,628,000 in loan funds through the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) recently. “The NDDF is dedicated to fostering growth by supporting projects that not only[...]
Today in Minot | Dec 6, 2024
Today is Friday, December 6th. The sun will rise on the 76th day of fall, and the 341st day of the year at 8:21 AM. We will see 8 hours 30 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:51 PM. See What's[...]
Dakota Gardener: The origins of mistletoe kisses
Mistletoe, often romanticized in Christmas lore, is actually a parasitic plant that relies on trees for sustenance. Its name derives from Anglo-Saxon words meaning “dung-on-a-twig,” highlighting its propagation via bird droppings. Mythology and tradition, not biology, link mistletoe to love. Norse myths[...]
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On This Day | December 6
On this day, human decency took a big step, an tragic explosion took close to 2,000 lives, and the civil rights movement had a small victory in court. In Minot, property taxes. We had a bona fide transgender chicken living at the[...]