Scandinavian roots — check. Traditional instruments — check. Goofy outfits — check. BBQ accordion player — check. A stuffed cat theremin — check. A bumbling sausage thief — yes, check. Epic stoicism amidst it all — obviously. Put it all together, and what do...
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On this day in 1870, the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, granting African American men the right to vote and marking a significant step forward in the fight for civil rights and equality. On this day in 1913, the 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, allowing Congress to [...]
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In driving about the city, the writer notes that about every sort of a structure is being utilized for living quarters ... Efforts are being made my scores to own their homes. This is [...]
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Success of the state highway department in its undertaking this year will represent the removal of one more handicap winter has visited upon us -- and one of the greatest of the season's inconveniences. [...]
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"It has been suggested that the tuition be doubled at the various educational institutions as a means of increasing the revenue. At present the tuition at the Minot State Teachers college is $5.00 a [...]
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No quote provided. — February 3, 1927 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It The printed word has an enormous power of the public mind. If people hear by word of mouth some report that seems first thought unlikely, they are disposed to reject it. But if they see the thing printed in [...]
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A banker, a mathematics teacher and a civil engineer started the rucus. At last reports they were still figuring, halting now and then for a sandwich and a cup of coffee. There is no [...]
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in two locations: Hawley in Clay County and Greenfield in Hennepin County. Both infected deer were bucks harvested during the firearm season. Wildlife health supervisor Erik Hildebrand noted that adult male deer are particularly susceptible to CWD, largely due to [...]
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Groundhog Day may seem like just another quirky tradition, but beneath the top hats and rodent theatrics lies something deeper: a rare American holiday that celebrates our connection to nature. While most of our major holidays focus on history, heroes, or commerce, this one marks the slow shift of the seasons—an ancient ritual wrapped in [...]
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Corey Mock’s recent appointment as North Dakota’s chief information officer illustrates a shift in political dynamics. Formerly a Democratic lawmaker in Grand Forks, Mock was unexpectedly chosen by Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong to join his administration, an invitation that surprised many in partisan circles. Mock views his role through a nonpartisan lens, emphasizing service and [...]
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There’s a certain kind of scholar who doesn’t just study history but lives it—one foot in the archives, the other on the open road. That’s the spirit driving this reflection on staying sharp past seventy, not by chasing trends but by refining the craft. At the heart of it all? The seminar. Not just a [...]
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North Dakota’s legislative landscape is facing a significant shift, with lawmakers grappling with over 1,000 bills for the upcoming 2025 session—the highest count in 15 years. This surge raises questions about efficiency and the ability to address constituents’ needs effectively. Newer legislators appear eager to make their mark, prompting concerns from some about the potential [...]
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Zinnias are one of the most popular flowers grown in the Dakotas. They are easy to grow, do not need much water and bloom all summer. Every year I work with over 300 gardeners to test promising varieties. Our team loves to grow zinnias, and we have discovered a new group of varieties that [...]
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The world has become quite entrenched. Have you noticed? We the people are simply less open to ideas; our minds have found steely resolve. We know what we know and we’re not moving off our rock. But what if… The fun part of what Postmodern Jukebox does — they give us something we know and [...]
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A new development in Winnipeg checks all the right urban planning boxes—density, mixed-use, transit access—but beneath the surface, it’s the same old costly pattern of suburban expansion. The problem? It demands expensive infrastructure upgrades that far outstrip the tax revenue it generates. The numbers don’t lie: more roads, more utilities, and more long-term costs make [...]
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Charles Darwin didn’t just revolutionize science—he reshaped how we think about imagination itself. While Mary Shelley described creativity as shaping chaos into order, Darwin saw nature doing the same through evolution. He rejected the idea of a hierarchy among species, insisting instead on complexity. For Darwin, imagination wasn’t just an artistic gift; it was central [...]
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In late December 2023, James Bennet, once the top editor of The New York Times’ editorial page, made waves in The Economist by claiming the paper is losing its journalistic principles. He argued that media bias – particularly a liberal slant – affects coverage. Together with Wake Forest University’s Koleman Strumpf, an economist examined over [...]
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