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Deal marks start of proposed $40M North Dakota military museum; facility would expand Heritage Center
10/21/22 (Fri)

Deal marks start of proposed $40M North Dakota military museum; facility would expand Heritage Center

State Historic Preservation Officer Bill Peterson, left, and Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard, sign an agreement on Monday to work together on a proposed North Dakota military museum.

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Kittson cabin, one of North Dakota's oldest buildings, undergoing reconstruction effort
10/21/22 (Fri)

Kittson cabin, one of North Dakota's oldest buildings, undergoing reconstruction effort

Work on the 170-year-old cabin started in September. As part of the reconstruction process, the cabin has been disassembled.

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9 people to be inducted into Native American Hall of Honor
8/30/22 (Tue)

9 people to be inducted into Native American Hall of Honor

The 2022 inductees are being honored for achievements in leadership, military and sports categories.

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Wedding Dress Donation Highlights the North Dakota Romance of Art and Grace Link
1/05/22 (Wed)

Wedding Dress Donation Highlights the North Dakota Romance of Art and Grace Link

Arthur and Grace Link were married for 71 years until his death in 2010. Theirs is a simple and unassuming tale of romance, which began in a quiet rural setting. But during Art’s political career, the couple would go on to share an eventful life in the public spotlight as he rose from state legislator to U.S. congressman to North Dakota governor.

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Two New Museum Exhibitions To Check Out On Your Next North Dakota Road Trip
7/27/21 (Tue)

Two New Museum Exhibitions To Check Out On Your Next North Dakota Road Trip

Planning a road trip to central or northwestern North Dakota? Two new museum exhibitions are worth the drive! Explore the recently opened "Sitting Bull" and "Ancient Earth: Ceramic Endeavors by Brad Bachmeier."

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Prom Dresses Reflect Pop Culture of the Times
2/26/21 (Fri)

Prom Dresses Reflect Pop Culture of the Times

What did you wear to prom? We selected a dreamy pastel blue prom dress from the state collection to help tell the story of 1950s milestone moments in Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style.

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Creating Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style
2/18/21 (Thu)

Creating Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style

Exciting things are happening in the Governors Gallery! We are currently finishing the installation of Fashion & Function: North Dakota Style—and it’s even better than we imagined.

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Colorful Exhibit Features Stunning Backdrops and Clothing
2/11/21 (Thu)

Colorful Exhibit Features Stunning Backdrops and Clothing

The latest? A vibrant exhibition featuring a midcentury modern vibe of the 1950s. It's delightful. Think bubble gum pink. Lime green. Eye-popping yellow. Bright orange.

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Powwow Panache
2/04/21 (Thu)

Powwow Panache

The phenomenon that is powwow: a display of vibrant colors, the energy of movement, and the wonderful diversity of design and construction making up the distinctive regalia.

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An Inside Look, Literally
1/28/21 (Thu)

An Inside Look, Literally

What do a beaded Chippewa shirt, moose-hide mittens, a rodeo queen suit, and a hunting vest have in common? They're all featured in our Fashion & Function exhibit opening soon! See the hidden details.

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