North Dakota News
Friday, November 13, 2026
On August 26, 1982, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation awarding fiction author Louis L’Amour the Congressional Gold Medal, an honor approved by the 97th Congress(1981–1983) on August 2, 1982. It was not until September 24, 1983 that President Reagan presented the Congressional gold medal to Louis L’Amour, the best-selling writer of westerns. […]
This Day In History, Sept 23, 1918 – The new Nickeus Park foot bridge proposed. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History *** current photo
This Day In History – September 21, 1932 – Mulzer Flying Service presents an air show. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo from State Historical Society of North Dakota.*** Photos: Lifethoughs.com & Newspapers.com Mulzer Flying Service presents air show featuring the new 14 passenger Ford Tri Motor and […]
This Day In History, September 19, 1945 – Murder of the owner of the Paramount Beauty Shop in the Cran Hotel. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History and the Jamestown Sun*** Jamestown Beauty Shop Operator Margaret Roeszler was shot and killed by unknown assailant in the Beauty Shop located […]
This Day In History, Sept 18, 1918. Early morning fire destroys Old South Side School. from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo from Digital Horizons, Life on the Northern Plains:
This Day In History – September 13, 1872 – Northern Pacific Railroad crews and the rail they are throwing down reach Jamestown ND (1872) *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo from State Historical Society of North Dakota.***
This Day In History – September 3, 1930 – Historic Klaus House destroyed by fire. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History. Photo from Stutsman County Memorial Museum *** .
This Day In History – September 1, 1935 – First local air show. Sponsored by the Jamestown Junior Chamber of Commerce. 800 people in attendance. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
This Day In History – August 16, 1887 – Phillip Bauer decided to rebuild his brewery that burned down last spring. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History & North Dakota Beer: A Heady Story by Alicia Underlee Nelson*** The first brewery in town was called a variety of […]
This Day In History August 8, 1883 “The Stutsman County Courthouse opened with a dedication ball. Opening a remarkable event” *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History *** . The Historic 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse is open this summer (2020), 10 am to 5 pm Weds through Sun, […]
