North Dakota History

Many who grew up in North Dakota are familiar with the song “You Oughta Go Ta North Dakota” — it has been commonly taught in elementary schools and sung by choirs across the state for decades. Great American Folk Show host Tom Brosseau digs into the song's history.

The land was purchased from the US Forest Service.

On this date in 1991 The Bismarck Tribune reported on the 100th anniversary celebration for Merricourt, North Dakota. A parade was held for the entire population, which was a grand total of two. Emil and Elsie Geisler were the only residents, but 1,500 people joined the couple in the celebration.

On this date in 1911, the Bismarck Daily Tribune ran a small ad requesting readers to submit historical material including pioneer letters, stories, and diaries to the state historical society. Today it’s known as The State Historical Society of North Dakota. It was preceded by earlier groups. The Old Settlers Historical Association was approved by the Legislative Assembly of Dakota Territory in 1862. Membership in this organization was limited to people who lived in the region before the territory’s creation. A major goal was to “collect and disseminate all useful information in relation to the early history and settlement of Dakota..."

Ben Winchester gave the keynote at the North Dakota Small Organized Schools conference.

The book is published every two years by the Secretary of State.

Committee will look at other options as well

The panel will come up with plans to redraw Legislative district boundaries for a special session later this year

Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) said reconstruction begins — and should be completed — next year

Professor Tom Isern is a distinguished professor at North Dakota State University for a reason -- he really cares about the people of the plains, wants to…