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,[...]
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Fargo Shanley students join effort to plant 3,500 trees along Red River
On the banks of the Red River, Fargo is betting on trees to strengthen both the land and the community. This week, more than 3,500 elm, oak, willow, cottonwood, and native shrubs went into the ground, thanks to volunteers young and old.[...]
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Plain Talk: ‘We have to be concerned about people not even liking or wanting to read’
The news business isn’t disappearing—it’s adapting. Cecile Wehrman, executive director of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, says the real challenge isn’t just subscription fatigue or competition from social media, but something more fundamental: too many Americans don’t like to read. With reading[...]
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Watch: Tigirlily Gold’s New Anthem “Call It Home” Invites Travelers to Experience North Dakota Like Never Before
North Dakota Tourism is thrilled to announce a heartfelt collaboration with homegrown country duo Tigirlily Gold. The duo’s brand-new single, “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” beckons travelers to step inside the song and discover the inspiration behind the music[...]
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Hollywood Heads to the Badlands
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