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North Dakota Historical Society works to fill military collection gaps ahead of new museum
6/03/25 (Tue)

North Dakota Historical Society works to fill military collection gaps ahead of new museum

Lori Nohner, research historian for the State Historical Society of North Dakota, looks at a button on a New Hampshire Civil War-era uniform in the museum collections storage area at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck on May 22, 2025.

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North Dakota’s 140-year-old State Hospital gets $300M green light for rebuild
5/20/25 (Tue)

North Dakota’s 140-year-old State Hospital gets $300M green light for rebuild

North Dakota’s 140-year-old State Hospital in Jamestown is getting more than a facelift after the Legislature doled out $300 million to build a brand-new facility, part of an effort to improve access to and quality of mental health care statewide.

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Former UND Coach Dale Lennon Donates Historic Playbooks to State Archives
4/15/25 (Tue)

Former UND Coach Dale Lennon Donates Historic Playbooks to State Archives

The State Historical Society of North Dakota has received a significant addition to its archives with the recent donation of a collection of historic football playbooks from one of the state’s most accomplished coaches.

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April 4: A Storm to Remember: “Hannah” Hammers the State
4/04/25 (Fri)

April 4: A Storm to Remember: “Hannah” Hammers the State

Cars covered in snow in the Kirkwood Mall parking lot in Bismarck, ND. (North Dakota State Historical Society Collection 32228 Item #00002-00010)

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Thomas Moodie, North Dakota's Shortest Tenured Governor
3/31/25 (Mon)

Thomas Moodie, North Dakota's Shortest Tenured Governor

North Dakota's 19th Governor Thomas H Moodie (photo from State Historical Society site)

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Bureau of Land Management and North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office sign historic agreement to enhance preservation efforts 
3/17/25 (Mon)

Bureau of Land Management and North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office sign historic agreement to enhance preservation efforts 

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas and the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office formally signed a landmark agreement on March 12 at the State Historical Society of North Dakota offices in Bismarck.

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She left Queen Victoria to become a North Dakota farm wife
3/05/25 (Wed)

She left Queen Victoria to become a North Dakota farm wife

What compelled Marie Downing to leave her life at Windsor Castle for the windswept prairie?

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Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leaped onto JFK's car after the president was shot, dies at 93
2/28/25 (Fri)

Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leaped onto JFK's car after the president was shot, dies at 93

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who leaped onto the back of President John F. Kennedy's limousine after the president was shot, then was forced to retire early because he remained haunted by memories of the assassination, has died. He was 93.

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Wabek school listed in ND State Historic Sites Registry
2/01/25 (Sat)

Wabek school listed in ND State Historic Sites Registry

A consolidated school has been listed in the North Dakota State Historic Sites Registry by the North Dakota Historical Board, according to State Historical Society of North Dakota information.

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Davey Bee's treasure trove of music history headed to state museum
1/22/25 (Wed)

Davey Bee's treasure trove of music history headed to state museum

North Dakota’s music legend Davey Bee sees his 60-year career archived by state Historical Society. Davey Bee (center) was band leader and singer with Davey Bee and the Sonics. Dave Berdahl still lives in Moorhead and does a podcast with his son, John, about the oldies and bands from yesterday.Contributed / Berdahl family

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