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.
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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...
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On this day, warfare rolls forward, a despicable event marks an awful chapter in America's past, Roosevelt had plan for the rascals in his party, and the editors of the Ward County Independent had a plan to #MakeMinot great!
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On this day, another American President is assassinated, humanity crashes into the moon, and Minoters fight over where to put Minot State in the fastest growing town in the West.
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This was a star spangled day, indeed. And the golden rule of trade and commerce was already known.
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On this day, the federal government acted to enforce desegregation proving that not all states exercise noble rights. A political dynasty had a big day. Early newspapers were discovered. And in North Dakota, we had a visit from a well-known adopted son.
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On this day, forever a solemn remembrance for the events of 2001. Sixty years earlier, construction began on the Pentagon. Before that a local business that's still with us was starting to pop.
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A king was born. Canada entered the fray. Minot leaders were concerned for the interests of pedestrians, and a call to enjoy the moment.
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On this day the David became the David. New York became New York. And property taxes were still an ugly reality. Read more about it on TheMinotVoice.com
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On this day in 1822, Brazil declared its independence from Portugal, with Prince Pedro becoming Emperor Pedro I. This event is celebrated as Dia da Independência or Independence Day in Brazil. On this day in 1940, the Blitz began as Nazi Germany launched a sustained bombing campaign against London during World War II. The air
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On this day in 1901, U.S. President William McKinley was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. McKinley succumbed to his injuries eight days later, making Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president. On this day in 1916, the first true self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened by Clarence Saunders
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