CURTIS ERIKSMOEN
Eriksmoen: Man of firsts in Minnesota was second white North Dakotan 
The second white man to become a permanent resident of North Dakota (Joseph Rolette was first) also became the holder of a number of original records in another state.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , February 02, 2013
Eriksmoen: Accusations during WWI tore small communities apart
During World War I, North Dakota was a hotbed of accusations, and several people were charged with violating the recently passed Espionage Act.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 26, 2013
Eriksmoen: North Dakota pastor arrested ‘for violation of Espionage Act’
In 1918, a North Dakota pastor was sentenced to prison for three years for allegedly violating the Espionage Act of 1917.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 19, 2013
Did You Know That: Composer helped establish NDSU music school
Last Sept. 26, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education officially recognized the School of Music at North Dakota State University.
This means the university is now part of a small group of accredited institutions nationwide designated as Schools of Music that offer a variety of academic programs, including the doctorate in performance and conducting.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 12, 2013
Eriksmoen: North Dakota composer was originally a medical doctor
The man who composed the music to the North Dakota State Song and the college song for North Dakota State University was a former medical doctor who lost his Fargo practice after a fire destroyed all of his medical records and equipment.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 05, 2013
Eriksmoen: First North Dakota rep had ashes scattered on Capitol grounds
"The only man known to rest forever on Capitol Hill" served as the first U.S. representative in Congress from North Dakota and later was a U.S. senator for 12 years.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , December 22, 2012
Eriksmoen: First to represent North Dakota in House endorsed Democrat for president
The first person to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House, a conservative Republican, later endorsed Democrat Woodrow Wilson for president.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , December 15, 2012
Eriksmoen: Acclaimed journalist born, raised in North Dakota
‘Arizona’s most acclaimed journalist,” who wrote the popular 1992 award-winning book “The Trunk Murderess,” was born and raised in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , December 01, 2012
Brother of ND murder victim went on to study with Hemingway
The 1931 murder of 24-year-old Hedvig “Sammy” Samuelson from White Earth, N.D., deeply affected her kid brother.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , November 24, 2012
Eriksmoen: Horrific murder of North Dakotan made headlines
The 1931 horrific murder of an “attractive and bright” 24-year-old woman from North Dakota grabbed the attention of the nation.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , November 17, 2012
Eriksmoen: Founder of Grand Forks Herald wielded political influence in North Dakota
From 1882 to 1906, Republican kingpin Alexander McKenzie and his lieutenants controlled most of the political decisions made in northern Dakota Territory, and later in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , November 10, 2012
Eriksmoen: Grand Forks Herald founder involved in many historic adventures
The man who established the Grand Forks Herald and built it into one of the strongest newspapers in North Dakota lived an adventurous life prior to moving to Grand Forks.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , November 04, 2012
Eriksmoen: Several people close to John F. Kennedy assassination had ties to North Dakota
The recent return of Clint Hill to his hometown of Washburn got me thinking about people with North Dakota ties who were associated with the events involving President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and the controversy surrounding it.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , October 27, 2012
Eriksmoen: North Dakota colonel had Custer arrested for ignoring order
Following the Civil War and his involvement in Mexico to stop the French from meddling in Mexico’s internal affairs, Col. David Stanley chose to stay in the regular Army and was assigned command of the reorganized 22nd Infantry on Sept. 21, 1866.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , October 21, 2012
Eriksmoen: Custer’s first Dakota commander cut teeth in Civil War
Earlier this year, Linda Swink released her book, “In Their Honor.” One of the “heroes” she profiled was Lt. Col. George Custer’s first commanding officer in Dakota Territory.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , October 13, 2012
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