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On this date in 1899, the telephone installed at the Chicago and North Western Railway depot in Oakes, North Dakota was up and working. According to the…

In early April 1971, two strange metal balls were found in southeastern North Dakota. Both weighed about 20 lbs with faded stripes. They were very hot and…

On this date in 1897, G.B. Norton was on trial for shooting and killing a man named Shelton. It seemed like the verdict was a foregone conclusion. People…

Samuel Glover once owned the largest farm in Dickey County. On this date in 1891, the Oakes Times ran an article about the operation. Glover planted 2,500…

A woman stepped off the train in Oakes, North Dakota, traveling alone, on her way to Jamestown. Her name was Mary Jane Canary. She was better known as…