10/18/23 (Wed)
Rugby Bank Robbery
At 11:15 a.m. on October 18, 1934, “a lone bandit” robbed the Merchants Bank in Rugby.
News and Events
10/07/23 (Sat)
Friluftsliv: Fort Dilts: A troubled time and a bad decision
The year of 1864 was an unsettled time in Dakota Territory and the rest of the nation. The American Civil War, in its fourth year, was still raging in the East. Homesteaders were slowly and reluctantly returning to the state of Minnesota and the territory of Dakota after the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.
10/02/23 (Mon)
Tuchscherer donation will establish a National History Day Endowment
The generous contribution from Jim and Gerd Tuchscherer will establish an endowment dedicated to providing travel stipends for State Level National History Day winners. In the photo, Jim and Gerd Tuchscherer can be seen alongside Dale Lennon, the Executive Director of the Foundation.
9/21/23 (Thu)
One North Dakota inventor's quest for a 'perpetual motion machine'
On Sept. 20, 1913, rumors were running rampant around North Dakota that J. W. Kennedy, of Mandan, North Dakota, had invented just such a machine.
9/14/23 (Thu)
Duane Larson, Pappy and The Happy Hooligans
Duane “Pappy” Larson began his flying career when he joined the US Army and entered the cadet program in 1941. He became an F5l fighter pilot and Flight Commander and flew 68 combat missions in the European Theater during WW II, earning many medals.
9/07/23 (Thu)
How fruit pits helped win the Great War
The Grand Forks Herald told readers that they could leave fruit pits at the County Superintendent’s office.
9/06/23 (Wed)
The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Rural North Dakota Town On The Map
Huff, North Dakota isn't even technically a town, with a population of fewer than 20 people as of the 2020 census. It's the site of the Huff Indian Village State Historic Site, an incredibly important historical discovery.
9/01/23 (Fri)
Preserving Western heritage at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
The rugged landscapes of North Dakota have witnessed the convergence of cultures, the spirit of adventure and the timeless bond between humans and horses. Rooted in the heart of this history, the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame stands as a testament to the state's rich Western heritage and the intricate tapestry of Native American traditions, rodeo prowess and ranching legacy.
8/30/23 (Wed)
Teachings of Our Elders - Dr. Twyla Baker on Building a Better Society
Dakota Datebook: Dr. Twyla Baker, President, Nueta Hadatsa Sahnish College
8/23/23 (Wed)
Learning incentives found in North Dakota
Sites throughout the state share North Dakota history.