CURTIS ERIKSMOEN
Small ND town of Sarles has ties to two state leaders 
Only one organized town in North Dakota was named for a state governor. That town was also the birthplace of a future state executive.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , October 06, 2012
Eriksmoen: Man from North Dakota became famous for miniature writing
The man who created what the United Press International called “the finest piece of fine art” was born and raised in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , September 29, 2012
Eriksmoen: Successful, prolific music composer from North Dakota
One of the most successful and prolific music arrangers/composers was born and raised in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , September 22, 2012
Eriksmoen: Dakota Territory legislator became Winnipeg businessman
The first Dakota Territory legislator from what is now North Dakota was later arrested in Canada for trying to persuade the leader of “the North West Territories” (now Manitoba) to secede from Canada and have that land annexed by the U.S.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , September 15, 2012
Eriksmoen: Dakota Territory legislator involved in many events
Few people have been involved in important historical events in more locations than Hugh S. Donaldson.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , September 08, 2012
Eriksmoen: River boat captain had bullet in wrist for 34 years
The bullet that killed Wild Bill Hickok later ended up in a casket and was buried with another man.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , September 01, 2012
Eriksmoen: Movie star Michael Forest born in North Dakota
An international movie star was born in North Dakota. For 60 years, Michael Forest has been one of the busiest men in show business and has remained in constant demand to perform in movies, television and the theater.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , August 26, 2012
Eriksmoen: Lips changed face of education, economy in ND
During the last half of the 20th century, the politician credited with making the greatest contributions toward the improvement of higher education in North Dakota and economic development in Bismarck was a former football and World War II hero.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , August 18, 2012
Eriksmoen: North Dakota man holds record for consecutive free throws
The man who holds the record for “most consecutive free throws made” played basketball for both Concordia and the University of North Dakota.
Unlike most great free throw shooters, Tom Amberry was tall and lanky – at 6 feet 7 inches tall, he played center in college – and relied primarily on a left hook-shot.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , August 04, 2012
Eriksmoen: Businessman controlled monopoly of transportation, trade on ND river
For more than 20 years, one person’s monopoly of transportation and trade between Bismarck and Williston, N.D., was so complete that he was often referred to as “the man who owns the Missouri (River).”
By Curtis Eriksmoen , July 28, 2012
Eriksmoen: 121 years ago, ND baseball teams set a record that won't be broken
On July 18, 1891, two North Dakota pitchers for baseball teams in the Red River Valley League established a record that will never be broken.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , July 17, 2012
Eriksmoen: Reporter born in Fargo broke news of Korean War
A reporter, born in Fargo, broke the news to the U.S. about the invasion of North Korean soldiers into South Korea in 1950, beginning the Korean War.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , July 07, 2012
Eriksmoen: Looking for cold case clues
It is not uncommon that when I am in the process of laying out an article, I realize that critical information is missing and the article cannot be completed.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , June 30, 2012
Eriksmoen: Walkers had tremendous impact on city, region
Rarely has a married couple had such a tremendous impact on a city (Winnipeg), region (upper Great Plains), and vast geographical area (Manitoba) than Corliss “Con” and Hattie Walker.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , June 23, 2012
Eriksmoen: Lee not only singer but also songwriter, talented actress
The only female singer to have “Top Ten” hits in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s was born and raised in North Dakota. Peggy Lee was not only a popular singer but an important songwriter and a talented actress who was nominated for an Academy Award.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , May 26, 2012
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