Surrey turns 125 this June, and the town is celebrating with a weekend of hometown tradition—parade, pancakes, live music, and a demolition derby. It’s a chance to reflect on railroad beginnings and reconnect with neighbors, past and present. Jill Schramm with Minot[...]
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North Dakota Ethics Commission chair dies
Dave Anderson helped shape North Dakota’s Ethics Commission from its earliest days — a steady presence during its formative years. This week, the commission announced Anderson’s passing, reflecting on his leadership, humility, and deep commitment to public service. A retired brigadier general[...]
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Closure of four northwest Minnesota newspapers feels like ‘a death in the family,’ said Dick Richards
In a corner of northwest Minnesota, four small-town newspapers are printing their final editions—and with them, a way of life quietly fades. For more than 50 years, the Leader Record, Grygla Eagle, Red Lake County Herald, and McIntosh Times chronicled births, board[...]
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Syttende Mai and the Shape of Belonging
Syttende Mai wasn’t always a fixture on the northern plains. In fact, during the early waves of Norwegian immigration, it was barely recognized. But after Norway’s independence in 1905, pride surged—and with it, pageants, parades, and monuments to Nordic icons. What started[...]
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Union Silos Public Art Project Officially Kicks Off Work on North Dakota’s Largest Mural
A towering canvas is coming to life in downtown Minot. Work has officially begun on what will be North Dakota’s largest public mural, as internationally renowned artist Guido van Helten transforms the retired Union Silos into a sweeping portrait of the community.[...]
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Kermit the Frog to deliver commencement address at the University of Maryland graduation
College graduation speeches often feature politicians, CEOs, or bestselling authors. But this year at the University of Maryland, the words of wisdom come from a different kind of icon—one with green felt and flippers. Kermit the Frog, Muppet legend and campus favorite,[...]
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‘Nihilism’ is in the news. What’s behind this ‘nothing’ philosophy?
When tragedy strikes, we search for meaning—and sometimes the search lands on words we only half understand. After a fatal bombing at a California fertility clinic, investigators suggested the suspect was driven by “nihilistic ideations.” But what does that actually mean? NPR[...]
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Canadian Tourism Capitalizing on American Animosity
Whether it’s a quiet cabin escape or a weekend city adventure, Canada is calling—and this time, there’s an auction for that. Golden West, in partnership with Travel Manitoba, is launching the Best Western See MORE Canada Auction to help Canadians explore their[...]
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Pope Leo Sets a New Example for American Leadership
The College of Cardinals of the Catholic Church have done a favor not just to America, but to the world. Whatever one’s opinion may be regarding the dogma and tradition of the Catholic Church, it is safe to assume that its Cardinals[...]
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Dickinson students cast votes for new school mascot
After a century as the Dickinson Midgets, students in Dickinson, North Dakota, are making history by choosing a new mascot. With votes from grades five through twelve, the finalists are down to the Mavericks and the Defenders. While students acknowledge the weight[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: A Tale of Two Trains; When Friendship Rode the Rails
Eighty years ago this spring, Europe was finally quiet. Planes no longer dropped bombs, tanks sat stationary, rattling machine guns fell silent. After six bloody years, World War II was at last over on the continent. But peace alone didn’t mean a[...]
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New laws aim to strengthen Indigenous education and language revitalization efforts
Montana is doubling down on its promise to protect Native American heritage in schools. Two new laws, championed by Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, aim to strengthen both Indian Education for All and Native language revitalization efforts. One law creates tougher financial accountability[...]
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Pope Leo XIV asks journalists to use communication as a tool for peace
In his first address to the press, Pope Leo XIV urged journalists to reject the “war of words and images” and embrace communication as a force for peace. Speaking to thousands at the Vatican, Leo praised the courage of reporters covering conflicts[...]
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Erich Neumann and the Psychology of Creative Possession
The most profound creative moments often feel like an overwhelming force has taken hold of us. But as psychologist Erich Neumann explored in Art and the Creative Unconscious, these moments of “possession” are actually fragments of ourselves seeking reintegration. Neumann, a student[...]
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Push to break dependence on cellphones, social media gains steam in Fargo
Cellphones are everywhere—including in the hands of kids as young as nine. But in Fargo, parents, educators, and community leaders are pushing back. A new North Dakota law will ban personal device use in schools starting this fall, and local efforts like[...]
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The Forgotten Ballads of the Homesteading Frontier
Life on the homesteading frontier was tough, but it had a soundtrack. In a newly shared collection, historians have traced eight ballads that captured the hardships and humor of settlers across the Great Plains. From Little Old Sod Shanty on the Claim[...]