Tag: Historical Society

BLM and ND Historic Preservation Office Sign Landmark Agreement to Streamline Cultural Resource Management

by: MinotVoice  |  

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas and the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office formally signed a landmark agreement on March 12 at the State Historical Society of North Dakota offices in Bismarck. The agreement establishes a structured and efficient framework for cultural resource management and streamlines compliance processes. “This agreement marks a

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State Historical Society of North Dakota wins national award for addressing difficult topics

by: MinotVoice  |  

History tells its story through layers, and the State Historical Society of North Dakota just earned high praise for peeling back layers at Whitestone Hill. They won the National Association for Interpretation’s “Difficult Topics” award for transforming this site from a battlefield interpretation to a place of remembrance. Collaborating with tribal knowledge keepers and historians,

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State Fair & Historical Society Argue Court Case

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The long standing legal dispute between the North Dakota State Fair and the Ward County Historical Society was back in court last week. KX News has the coverage that includes the arguments each are making.

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Preserving History by Finding New Uses for Old Buildings​

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

  KMOT News delivers a short feature on the Ward County Historical Society and their work to preserve our heritage. And in light of the recent demolition of a historic Minot church, this is an important topic for our community right now.

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Former North Dakota U.S. Attorney Speaks on Human Trafficking

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Former North Dakota U.S. Attorney Tim Purdon spoke back on April on the issue of human trafficking and the challenges it creates for law enforcement. It’s a uniquely informed perspective on a problem that we shouldn’t be ignoring. The presentation took place in April, and the video was published by the North Dakota State Historical

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Ward County Historical Society Starts Summer Season

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Pioneer period food and dress were part of the festivities at the Ward County Historical Society’s summer kick-off event. Pioneer Village the State Fair Grounds is open Tuesday-Saturday from 1 p.m to 6 p.m.

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State Fair Should Come Clean On What They Want Historical Society Land For

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Rob Port at Say Anything Blog weighs in on the State Fair/Historical Society issue. His take, if the State Fair wants the Historical Society gone, open up and be transparent about the purpose or the land.

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State Fair vs. Historical Society Conflict Heads to District Court & Legislature

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Ward County Historical society and the ND State Fair will be in court again soon with the State Fair hoping to evict the Historical Society from the fair grounds. Legislators will also hear about the debate this coming Thursday in committee. More details from KX News.

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