On this day, Lewis and Clark got there, Saudi Arabia became, and and a fox took to a web. In Minot, the Governor shared the state's financial position, and a pretty big water infrastructure project was nearing completion. [...]

On this day, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. A magazine that would occupy countless library shelves was launched, and friendship blossomed on T.V. In Minot, Our Municipal Auditorium was in the works, and the Walrus and the Carpenter got a local adaptation. [...]

On this day, Vive la révolution, an unexpected party took up planning in a homely hole in the ground, women's sensibility was added to our highest court. And in Minot, our local editor had Hitler pinned long-before the world learned the full depth of his depravity. [...]

On this day, the sails were hoisted for the first world travelers, one celebration of film was held for the first time, and the sexes battled. In Minot, a long stalled construction project caught wind and the pigeons flew away, protestant churches were swapping pastors, and there was a bit too much chaos for our local editor. [...]

On this day, a president died from assassination, women got the right to vote (but not yet in this country). On this day in Minot, we celebrated the "new" funeral home, a hitchhiker teaches us how car insurance evolved, and we were still arguing about where we could license the sale of beer. [...]

On this day, the cornerstone of our nation's capitol was laid, the news took a new form, and a new branch of our military took flight. In Minot, the passing of Gypsy queen led to a royal ritual, and the costs of fun had our editor pining for the old days and wondering about the future. [...]

On this day, the constitution was signed, it was the bloodiest day of the Civil War. In Minot, a Scandinavian Cafe opened before Hostfest was a thing, and someone was reeking havoc on early auto owners. Oh yes, we were grateful for a free press and hopeful for last war. [...]

On this day, the Mayflower set sail. Somewhat later in England, women where allowed to become priests. In Minot's past, we had 12" of snow by now. And editor of the Ward County Independent had a question for Minot citizens... [...]