High atop a butte overlooking the Badlands, a new chapter of American history is taking shape. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, set to open in Medora in 2026, will honor the president who found his strength—and his purpose—in North Dakota’s rugged landscape.[...]
Section: Community & Culture
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A theory why the internet is going down the toilet
If you’ve ever felt like your favorite app or website keeps getting worse, Cory Doctorow has a word for it — and now, a whole book. "Enshittification" lays out how tech platforms win over users, then businesses, and finally ruin the experience[...]
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ND library tries to keep teens interested: ‘We can be trendy’
Staffers at public libraries said it is not easy to convince teens to keep coming back to their branches when they have digital tools and other entertainment options at their disposal but a local spot in North Dakota reflects a renewed push[...]
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Port: Our problem is the kids have been watching
A troubling pattern is repeating itself. Two years after reports exposed a North Dakota political chat filled with slurs and hate speech, similar stories are emerging nationally — this time involving Young Republicans from several states. As columnist Rob Port notes, the[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Unsinkable Sam, the World’s Luckiest Cat?
You’ve heard about the Unsinkable Molly Brown, the brassy, nouveau riche millionaire mine owner’s wife who made it safely off the sinking Titanic. As incredible as that was, she had nothing on a remarkably feisty feline. Because he survived not one, but[...]
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With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
A good library does more than lend books — it lends a sense of place. Across the country, cities are reimagining libraries as the heart of community life, places that blend sustainability, learning, and connection under one roof. From Nashville’s new Donelson[...]
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Plainsfolk: The Sport of the Day
Duck hunting in North Dakota has always been more than sport — it’s a reflection of who’s doing the hunting, and why. When writer Tom Isern arrived in 1992, he found the local style puzzling: no decoys, no blinds, just patient pass-shooters[...]
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High Praise for Høstfest’s Toughness, Talent, and Tradition in Minot
I am not, nor have I ever been, a Scandinavian. I'm half German and half human. That said, I must confess to being a fan of the Norsk Høstfest. It is a Minot creation and the brainchild of the late Chet Reiten.[...]
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The art of asking questions
Kids are natural question-askers — but somewhere between preschool and adulthood, that instinct fades. In the workplace especially, curiosity often gets mistaken for weakness or defiance, leaving leaders reluctant to ask or entertain questions. Author Warren Berger argues the opposite: that good[...]
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Wyoming town erects new monument to violent, anti-immigrant history
Rock Springs, Wyoming, is beginning to face a painful chapter of its past with a new sense of honesty. Nearly 140 years ago, violence tore through the town’s Chinatown, leaving 28 Chinese immigrants dead in one of the worst anti-Chinese attacks in[...]
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Want Healthy Kids and Supportive Communities? Start With a Block Party.
Vanessa Elias has a simple prescription for one of America’s most complex problems: throw a block party. At a time when loneliness is linked to the health risks of smoking a pack a day, and when many children grow up without the[...]
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An Indiana councilman saw politics turning toxic. Now he’s launching a national civility movement.
In Carmel, Indiana, a city councilman’s unease with the tone of local politics has grown into a national call for civility. After Jeff Worrell discovered a book on the subject that struck a chord, he launched Project Civility, a nonprofit dedicated to[...]
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‘Happiest place in the world’: Longtime Høstfest performer reflects on festival
At Minot’s Norsk Høstfest, tradition and memory come alive inside the Livets Loft, a new space celebrating the festival’s history and the people who shaped it. Among them is pianist Gordon “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist, who has performed here for nearly 40 years.[...]
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Norwegian Ambassador visits Minot for Norsk Høstfest
At this year’s Norsk Høstfest in Minot, the celebration of heritage carried a special honor: Norway’s ambassador, Annika Huitfeldt, joined the festivities. Her visit comes as Norwegians mark 200 years since the first organized migration to the U.S., a history deeply tied[...]
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Is the new American Dream is to leave America?
For generations, the American dream meant building a life at home. Now, for some, it means leaving. Rising costs, political division, and the search for balance are pushing record numbers of Americans to move abroad, from Spain to Costa Rica to Albania.[...]
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Enderlin celebrates resilience after devastating summer storms
After a summer marked by tragedy, Enderlin is finding ways to heal. Federal aid is on the way to cover millions in storm damage, but just as important has been the outpouring of support from across North Dakota. Neighbors kept linemen fed,[...]