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5/16/2009: Anne (Frehlich) Hoffart Interviewed: Unity, SK, 16 July 2006

5/18/2009: Clarence Meidinger Interviewed: Edgeley, ND, 14 July 2007

5/19/2009: Emmanuel Gene Jerger Interviewed: Moorhead, MN, 04 May 2008

5/22/2009: On this date in 1933, Grant County residents took stock of damage inflicted by a killer tornado the previous evening. At least 18 were known dead, but rescue efforts were hampered by downed power lines and washed out roads and culverts.

6/3/2009: Joseph John Black "All By Hand" Interviewed: Knox, ND, 06 July 2006

6/5/2009: They say that there are two seasons in North Dakota-winter and construction. As soon as the ice melts, the snow vanishes, and the cold chill of negative temperatures is forgotten, it's time for the bright orange cones, the hard hats and the heavy equipment to come out. It seems to take forever, but there really can be a good reason for delays.

6/6/2009: It was this date in 1872 that the first Northern Pacific steam locomotive chugged across the recently constructed bridge spanning the Red River.

6/7/2009: Putnam Hall, a university landmark and current home of NDSU's College of Business Administration, began its academic career in 1903 with a full-fledged letter campaign to philanthropist and steel-magnate, Andrew Carnegie.

8/13/2009: The Dakota Badlands played an important role in Theodore Roosevelt's life. He often said he never would have been President had it not been for his experiences in Dakota Territory. But what may be surprising is the immense role the Dakota Badlands also played in the lives of Roosevelt's children. None of Roosevelt's six children ever lived in Dakota, but their father's stories were enough to intrigue even the youngest mind.

8/14/2009: On this date in 1945, President Truman announced on national radio the unconditional surrender of Japan. His message, signaling the end of World War II, was met with wild jubilation across the country. But for one former North Dakotan, the news was bittersweet.