“I was wounded in the Battle of Bull Run,” Mr. Miller informed Mr. Bemis. The latter replied, “Why, that is queer. I was wounded in the same battle. Perhaps you shot me.” “Well, for [...]Read More... from On This Day | Local[...]
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On This Day | Two Options, One Clear Choice
As a voter you will have to choose between these two sets of ideas and principles, these two records and these two programs. If you consider the matter of taxes, credit, social welfare and [...]Read More... from On This Day | Two[...]
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On This Day | Scurvy on the Prairie
Of course we could not have fresh vegetables—result, we had trouble with scurvy—and I remember one Frenchman was so drawn up he could not walk much and I also was in the hospital for [...]Read More... from On This Day | Scurvy[...]
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On This Day | Running Whiskey and Robbing Banks
Winnipeg, Man., Nov. 1 — Manitoba has recommended that the dominion government ask the United States department of justice to wage war against bootleggers and criminals said to be making their headquarters in Minot, [...]Read More... from On This Day | Running[...]
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Yes, There’s a Parallel Parking Championship in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, parking isn’t just a skill — it’s a sport. Each year, drivers from across the city gather under a bridge in Lawrenceville for the Pittsburgh Parallel Parking Championship, a grassroots contest that turns one of driving’s most stressful maneuvers into[...]
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“My Town” docuseries returns for season two, features two North Dakota communities
The documentary series My Town is back for a second season, shining a spotlight on small communities that embody the best of rural America — and this time, two North Dakota towns are in the mix. The season opens with Watford City,[...]
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Herald Opinion: What should be done with the (formerly Epic) stalled Beacon plaza?
In Grand Forks, the empty shell of the Beacon project has become more than an unfinished construction site — it’s a question mark hanging over the city’s future. After the collapse of Epic Companies, local leaders are debating whether to take ownership[...]
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Longer walks beat shorter strolls for heart health
If your fitness routine consists of short strolls between the desk and the coffee pot, there’s good news — and better advice. A new study finds that one longer, uninterrupted walk each day — about 15 minutes or 1,500 steps — can[...]
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It’s always been hard to make it as an artist in America – and it’s becoming only harder
In a country that celebrates creativity but often forgets the creators, America’s artists are struggling to make a living. A new analysis of labor data shows that creative professionals — from painters to musicians to writers — face shrinking opportunities, unstable incomes,[...]
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Dakota Gardener: Growing giants
“This is huge, it’s taller than the garage!” The plant in question was a sunflower. And it was, in fact, taller than the garage. What started as a pack of seeds I had gotten for 50% off at a local garden store[...]
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Veeder: Finding yourself while lost in the Badlands
For those who know the Badlands, the news feels personal — Theodore Roosevelt National Park has been named one of National Geographic’s “Best of the World” destinations for 2026. It’s a place that humbles you, not just with its rugged cliffs and[...]
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How Bible Sales and Chipotle Explain the Economy
The U.S. economy is flashing mixed signals. Interest rates are falling, the stock market is soaring, and yet millions face job cuts, stalled wages, and the threat of losing food assistance amid a government shutdown. The Federal Reserve is struggling to balance[...]
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Watch: The Rise, Fall and Reinvention of American Labor Unions
Unions helped shape modern American capitalism — from the rail strikes of the 1800s to the sit-ins that built the middle class. But as factories closed and service jobs rose, their power faded. This deep dive traces labor’s long arc: its rise[...]
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Ward County Commission | November 4, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda | November 3, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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After Hunting Success, How to Care for Wild Game
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself standing over a tailgate in November with cold fingers, a pocketknife that could use sharpening, and a few regrets. Whether it’s a whitetail buck from the Sheyenne River breaks, a Badlands muley, or[...]