History isn’t just names and dates—it’s the stories of people and places that once filled the pages of the Grand Forks Herald. In 1921, North Dakota’s state bank was entangled in legal battles over millions in deposits, Bismarck was turning its back on the institution, and a coroner’s jury in Minnesota was puzzling over a body found stuffed inside a stove. These moments, once urgent headlines, now offer a window into the past—one that still echoes in today’s world.
We’re sharing for two reasons. First, the history is fascinating. Second, when the region’s largest media company copies what you’ve been doing, it’s a point of pride. We’ve been highlighting Minot’s past through our On This Day column that resurfaces Ward County Independent stories for nearly a year. Kudos to the Forum Communications for recognizing the treasure trove they’re sitting on and how desperately we need these stories form the past to help guide the future.
