The team at Forum Communications has taken a queue from our “On This Day” column, and they’ve begun mining their own historic content for news from the past that’s meaningful or interesting in our own time. And in today’s edition, the topic[...]
Section: Place & Experience
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Seeing Sacagawea
There are places on the map where history feels especially close — not because it’s well remembered, but because it’s so often forgotten. The Lewis and Clark Trail winds through Montana and Idaho with plaques, signs, and statues, but too often leaves[...]
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Regina Says No to Cars, Yes to Community on Scarth Street
For nearly 50 years, Regina’s Scarth Street Mall has belonged to the people on foot — and after two years of debate, it’s going to stay that way. City council voted overwhelmingly to keep cars off the cobblestone block between 11th and[...]
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Listen: The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Designing Prosperous Places
Good places don’t happen by accident — they’re built by people who know how to shape them. In this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, architect Will McCollum shares why teaching the next generation of citymakers matters more than ever. From his early[...]
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Explore Norwegian heritage and nature in Norskedalen
Some places don’t just preserve history — they live it. Tucked into Wisconsin’s Driftless hills, Norskedalen is more than a museum or nature center. It’s a living story of Norwegian-American resilience, shaped by floods, farmhouses, trolls, and tradition. As it nears its[...]
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Four Minot Attractions Featured as Part of North Dakota’s New Tourist Experiences
North Dakota is rolling out the welcome mat in 2025 with new attractions, expanded experiences, and milestone celebrations across the state. From the rolling Badlands to vibrant city centers, visitors can explore rich cultural heritage, thrilling entertainment, and immersive outdoor adventures—all without[...]
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Development projections say West Fargo could grow by 50% as soon as 2050 (and a comment for Minot)
West Fargo is on the cusp of significant change, as discussions unfold about the West 94 Area Transportation Plan. At a recent meeting, residents learned that the development of open land near Interstate 94 and Sheyenne Street could potentially boost the city’s[...]
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Architects And City Designers Appalled By Reykjavík’s Ugliness, Start Petition (and why this matters in Minot)
Reykjavík’s rapid growth is drawing sharp criticism from architects and urban designers who say beauty is being sacrificed for profit. A group of specialists has launched a petition demanding a shift in city planning, arguing that financial interests are shaping development at[...]
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Mandan in process of bringing art alley to downtown
Mandan is turning a downtown alley into a canvas for history and culture. With $40,000 in grant funding, the city is launching an art alley project, bringing five to six murals to a pedestrian-friendly space on West Main Street. The artwork will[...]
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Can Artists Change Government From the Inside Out?
Government isn’t known for bold creativity, but what if it were? Across the U.S., artists are stepping into public agencies, not just to decorate, but to rethink how government engages with people. In the Twin Cities, artist-in-residence Amanda Lovelee helped shape a[...]
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Our Self-Imposed Scarcity of Nice Places
Walkable, human-scale neighborhoods shouldn’t be a luxury, but in much of the U.S., they’ve become exactly that. Places like Milwaukee Avenue in Minneapolis or Seaside, Florida, aren’t expensive because of their design—they’re expensive because they’re rare. The real issue isn’t that these[...]
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Listen: Improving Downtown Success by Building Experiences
**Jaime Izurieta is an architect, designer and author from Montclair, New Jersey, who focuses on the interaction between users and the built environment.** He’s also the founder of Storefront Mastery, an award-winning creative agency that works with place management organizations to design[...]
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Transit directors across North Dakota ask Legislature to increase funding to public transit
North Dakota’s proposal to boost public transit funding for its four largest cities is drawing attention amid rising operational costs. Senate Bill 2254, now offering $5 million in grants over the next two years, aims to address the financial challenges cities like[...]
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Roger Maris’ 1961 Yankees jersey could fetch up to $1 million at auction
A Roger Maris jersey from his historic 1961 season is generating significant buzz, with estimates reaching up to $1 million as it heads to auction. Maris famously hit 61 home runs that year, breaking Babe Ruth’s long-standing record. This particular jersey is[...]