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12/8/2006: Little did he know as he enlisted in the Army Air Corps today in 1942, Jim Tronson was about to become a friend of fate. Despite what seemed like unfortunate circumstances, destiny would bring Jim from an ill-fated 13th mission, to friends in France, and back to his crew several years later.

12/12/2006: United States court Judge C. F. Amidon sentenced an officer of the law on this day in 1903. The judge found Sheriff Scofield of Minot guilty of contempt of court for his attempts to divert justice in the much-publicized Murphy case of Ward County. T

12/11/2006: An historic musical review appeared in the Fargo Forum on this day in 1913, for the great Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski had delighted the city’s music lovers the previous evening.

12/24/2006: Several Americans were shocked to learn of a U.S. diplomat’s resignation on this day in 1939. T

12/25/2006: A terrific explosion occurred in Lansford, North Dakota on this day in 1909. The home of Mr. C. Banks was thrown from its foundations by the ignition of natural gas in the house’s basement. The explosion was the first of its kind in the city of Lansford, and the event turned out quite a curious crowd.

12/30/2006: The Neche Chronotype reported an amazing tale of survival on this day in 1909.

1/2/2007: The city of Fargo held its annual Winter Carnival on this day in 1928. Fargo’s Park Board sponsored the event, and several local groups donated prizes to be awarded during the carnival.

1/7/2007: The plight of a Grafton, North Dakota girl was reported on this day in 1916. The girl, Miss Helga Thompson, had made a devastating mistake that nearly ended in tragedy. T

1/13/2007: The death of a North Dakota naval officer was reported on this day in 1970.

1/15/2007: A strange court case was reported from Fargo on this day in 1904. J. H. Hanson, a hired farm hand, filed a lawsuit against his employer, Mrs. Eliza A. Francis.