In 1889, five new states — North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho — stepped into the Union with constitutions shaped by shared values and bold civic ambition. In The Spirit of 1889, author Samuel Western argues that something essential from that founding moment has slipped away. His book is part history, part reckoning
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The one (and perhaps only) thing Americans seem to agree on these days is political rhetoric is too toxic. They long for folks to cool down and behave like dignified statesmen from that long-ago time before Twitter inflamed passions. Ah, the good old days! Except they weren’t so good. In fact, angry words sometimes even
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In the summer of 1851, just south of present-day Minot, a little-known but significant battle took place between Métis buffalo hunters and Yanktonai Sioux warriors. Vastly outnumbered, the Métis held their ground for two days using defensive tactics and steady gunfire. The Battle of Grand Coteau isn’t widely remembered, but it marked a moment of
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Chief Red Cow was the first chief of the Mandans. He was born near Fort Clark, near Washburn, in the year 1820, 107 years ago. He was chief of a tribe that numbered some
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Muriel Henrickson’s story is woven into the fabric of North Dakota’s Norwegian immigrant heritage, where hard work, faith, and quiet resilience shaped generations. In Dust Yourself Off — The Gravel Road to a Good Life_,_ her son, Tom Sandhei, traces her life from a childhood steeped in the traditions of Fort Ransom’s Norwegian farming community
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In small towns, community spaces aren’t just buildings—they’re where neighbors become friends, where stories are shared, and where history lives on. In Driscoll, that place is the old high school gym, now a gathering hall in need of serious repairs. Ashley Peyer and the _Save The Hall_ nonprofit are rallying the community to restore it,
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High in Norway’s melting glaciers, history is surfacing—one artifact at a time. As the ice recedes, archaeologists are uncovering well-preserved relics of ancient travel, trade, and survival, from delicate arrows with intact fletching to mysterious wooden objects lost to time. The Lendbreen ice patch, once a bustling route for Viking-era traders and hunters, yielded some
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They say getting there is half the fun. But that wasn’t the case for one man over 175 years ago. In fact, his trip was anything but pleasant. However, the sweet reward he received at the end of his incredible journey more than made up for the hardship. From the moment the first slaves arrived
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For the first time since King Tut’s tomb stunned the world in 1922, archaeologists have uncovered the burial site of another pharaoh—Thutmose II, an ancestor of Tutankhamun. Discovered near the Valley of the Kings, the tomb offers a rare glimpse into Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, the golden age of the pharaohs. Though looted centuries ago, fragments
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The National Archives isn’t just about preserving dusty documents—it’s a cornerstone of democracy, certifying elections, ratifying constitutional amendments, and ensuring public access to government records. Now, with President Trump’s unprecedented firing of Archivist Colleen Shogan, its independence is in question. As he continues to reshape various agencies, this latest dismissal raises important questions about the
Read & Share sourced from: Fast CompanyBISMARCK, N.D. – Embrace the spirit of winter at “Dog Days of Winter,” Sunday, Feb. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. This free family-friendly event is open to all ages. Dogsledder Jasmyn Hatlestad will share her journey into the world of dogsledding in a captivating presentation in
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On July 17, 1939, Alan Lomax reached out to Myra E. Hull, a dedicated ballad collector from Kansas, praising her article on cowboy songs. Their connection was rooted in a shared passion for folklore, exemplified by Myra’s earlier recordings made in Lomax’s presence. As one researcher revisited Myra’s unique rendition of the iconic “Git Along
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History has a way of opening our eyes to truths we thought we understood. At Rugby’s Heart of America Library, a traveling Holocaust exhibit offers a profound look into how Americans perceived World War II—and the lessons we’re still learning. From survivor stories to the Pearl Harbor attack, the panels invite reflection on a world
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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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Two Minot State professors received a grant to help preserve our local history. The grant will allow professors and students to reach out to the community to create digital archives of privately owned items, stories, and pictures.
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