March 17 • St. Patrick’s Day • Morton County Ag Day, 9-6 p.m., Joann Hetzel 4-H Memorial Building • Dakota Stage Ltd presents “Next to…
1880: There was rejoicing in Bismarck as a train finally reached the city. It had been four weeks since the last train had made its…
1883: Sheriff Harmon, traveling on a passenger train, was making his way to Dickinson in order to arrest George Mattox. Mattox had shot and killed…
1880: The blockade of Bismarck was finally raised. The Northern Pacific railroad was reopened after it had entirely ceased on February 15 because of excessive…
1802: The first non-Indian child was born in North Dakota. It was a girl who was born to Pierre Bonza and his wife. They were…
1886: Damaging evidence in the murder trial against Gilbert was seen in court. J.J. Jackman and J. Laudgrebe both testified to having seen the body…
1804: Formal ceremonies transferring the Louisiana Purchase from France to the U.S. takes place in St. Louis. 1879: Excitement was raging through Mandan, as General…
1887: Rumors of war circulated through the state, as residents of St. John, Rolette county, sent out for military protection, fearing an attack from local…
1883: The Missouri River had risen 14 inches. With no break being seen, ice was beginning to gorge in many places. 1905: All eyes in…
1890: After publishing a sensational letter naming Representative Walsh as one of the members who planned a lottery scheme, which included bribing legislature members in…