ERIKSMOEN
Eriksmoen: Many actors with North Dakota ties appeared in sci-fi movies 
Since motion pictures first became talkies, I discovered that at least 22 actors who were born in or moved to North Dakota have appeared in at least 64 feature science-fiction movies.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 01, 2013
Eriksmoen: Minnesota governor took on railroad greed in 1870s
On the morning of Feb. 17, 1872, approximately 600 residents in what is now north Fargo were roused from their sleep by U.S. marshals and soldiers from Fort Abercrombie.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , April 08, 2012
Eriksmoen: Western author from North Dakota first wrote book of poetry
The first book published by the most popular novelist of Western adventures was a collection of poetry.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , March 24, 2012
Eriksmoen: War pilot who later became judge also made movies
A man who at one time reportedly held more than 50 aviation records was born and raised in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , March 10, 2012
Eriksmoen: One of first African-American editors got start in Fargo
A man born into slavery spent 10 years as a student of the newspaper business under the tutelage of a Fargo editor. Julius Taylor became one of the first African-American newspaper editors, publishing papers in Chicago and Salt Lake City.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , February 25, 2012
Eriksmoen: North Dakota political activist, celebrated poet also narrated movies
A noted North Dakota political activist and celebrated poet also made a name for himself in the movie industry.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , February 11, 2012
Eriksmoen: North Dakota governor chosen as a ‘hero of his generation’
In 1960, North Dakota was asked to choose someone who would be honored with a statue in the new Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , February 05, 2012
Eriksmoen: Politician known as North Dakota’s Abe Lincoln
The North Dakota politician most often compared to Abraham Lincoln served as governor, chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court and U.S. treasurer.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 28, 2012
Eriksmoen: Father of military radar has ties to North Dakota
The college professor who built the first experimental radio station in North Dakota later became known as the father of military radar.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 22, 2012
Eriksmoen: Meticulous laundress kept true identity secret
Libbie Custer knew her favorite laundress Mrs. Nash was also an excellent baker, midwife, and seamstress. What Col. George Custer’s wife did not know was that this multitalented woman was really a man.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 14, 2012
Eriksmoen: First to fly nonstop length of US born, raised in North Dakota
The first person to fly nonstop the full length of the continental U.S. in a light aircraft was born and raised in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 07, 2012
Notable legislator also behind agriculture innovation
The person credited for bringing direct legislation, the referendum and initiative to North Dakota was also responsible for significant developments in agriculture.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , January 01, 2012
Eriksmoen: Tri-partisan lawmaker behind ‘direct legislation’
The man most responsible for “direct legislation,” giving law-making powers to all the voters in North Dakota also holds the distinction of being elected to the state legislature on three different occasions as a candidate of three different political parties.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , December 24, 2011
Eriksmoen: Bennett first North Dakota-born athlete to win individual medal
The first North Dakota-born athlete to win an Olympic medal in an individual event for the U.S. was also an outstanding football and basketball player.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , December 10, 2011
Eriksmoen: Williams County named for man who surveyed it
By 1906, Alexander McKenzie and the conservative Republicans were beginning to lose control of politics in North Dakota.
By Curtis Eriksmoen , December 03, 2011
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