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[...]
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 –[...]
Jackson Browne–Standing In The Breach (title song) I watch the angel emerge from themelting snow and flower bed rockshead, wings lovely face and bosomshe holds a globe that lights up at night Cover photo courtesy of Rick Watson; captured by Wendy Voeller, Wiess Photo[...]
Andy Lansing built his career on a simple truth: great food makes great experiences. As CEO of Levy Restaurants, he’s not just running a $4 billion hospitality empire—he’s walking concourses, tasting the menu, and making sure fans in the nosebleeds get the[...]
The Bottom-Up Shorts podcast highlights ordinary folks making extraordinary changes in their communities. In this episode host Norm Van Eeden Petersman chats with Edward Erfurt about a simple yet transformative 4-step public investment approach. Drawing from real-life experiences in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and[...]
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Watford City, North Dakota, is stepping into the spotlight as part of season 2 of the documentary series “My Town,” which explores the unique aspects of rural life. Emmy-winning documentarian Cory Hepola will highlight the town’s advanced healthcare system, energy production, and[...]
On February 15, 1961, a tragedy unfolded in the world of figure skating when a plane carrying the U.S. National Figure Skating Team crashed in Belgium, claiming 73 lives, including 18 athletes headed to the World Championships. Among those mourning were the[...]
A new three-part podcast series from The Vault delves into an alleged cult operating in northern North Dakota. The series, which complements a detailed print and documentary investigation by C.S. Hagen and Drew Trafton, explores the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church’s influence, particularly[...]
At the downtown Duluth YMCA, preschoolers from Piedmont Elementary are diving into swim lessons with enthusiasm and confidence. With an engaging program designed by Sherry Williams, director of Duluth’s Head Start, these classes not only teach essential water skills but also address[...]
Sting–My Songs (deluxe)“A Brand New Day” keeping my data private does no goodso I eat my blueberries on oat branand give the pancakes to congress God gave me the gift of the Lady Bugwho has turned into a Viking Dragonand we will[...]
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Cryptocurrency and data mining are expanding everywhere, and if HB 1239 is approved, they could be moving in next door. The aim is step in front of local zoning restrictions on these businesses, provided they adhere to noise regulations. Proponents, like Rep.[...]
Abe Winter’s story is a poignant reminder of something we can’t forget. As a well-known sportswriter in North Dakota, he shaped the narrative of local sports from the 1970s to the 1990s. Yet, behind his public persona lies a painful past. Born[...]
In Fargo, the level of observed homelessness is driving action. Local leaders have taking up the issue and are tackling it head-on. Linda Gibbs, a pro bono expert from Bloomberg Associates, believes the city has the power to make homelessness rare, brief,[...]
Our cities have long been built for cars, not for people—and the skyline as well as the data is starting to show it. Rising rates of depression, diabetes, and other illnesses highlight the cost of environments designed without health in mind. But[...]
“These blocks would be great for snow forts,” I thought to myself. When I was a little kid, I would have been wearing knee-high boots lined with bread bags as we built snow forts. All of the moms used the bread bag[...]
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Two centuries ago, a small sloop carried 52 brave souls from Stavanger to New York, launching a legacy of Norwegian immigration to America. The boat that delivered them is less-known in American myth, but its legacy in Minot is still evident today.[...]