This Day In History, February 26, 1897 – Five feet of snow on the ground. . . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.
John McElroy, local weather observer, states that a full five feet of snow is now on the level...
February 26, 2026 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, February 23, 1908 – Fire breaks out at NP roundhouse . . . . from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History.
An immense crowd watches fire gut the middle section of the Northern Pacific roundhouse in 1908....
February 23, 2026 1:01 am / no comments
This Day in History: Medina, ND, Feb 13, 1983, U.S. Marshals attempt to arrest Gordon Kahl. . .
“No greater tragedy”. . . these were the words used by Former Attorney General William French Smith in responding...
February 13, 2026 1:30 am / no comments
Fargo ND (NDSU) – North Dakota State University announced today that it has accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as an affiliate member for football, competing at the Football Bowl Subdivision level beginning this...
February 9, 2026 9:16 am / no comments
This Day in History, Feb 8, 1883 – Jamestown is incorporated as a city.
Johnson Nickeus introduces a bill in Territorial Assembly to incorporate the City of Jamestown.
*** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
February 8, 2026 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, February 6th, 1893 – Opening of Lloyd’s Opera House in Jamestown *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Opening of the Lloyd’s Opera House seen as most distinguished...
February 6, 2026 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, February 1st, 1934 – Reception committee greets new high speed airline to airport*** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Nearly 100 people plus Reception Committee greeted the new high speed...
February 1, 2026 1:02 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 31, 1924 – Russell-Miller Mill closes down. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Russell-Miller Mills Company of Minneapolis Minnesota, announces it will shutdown...
January 31, 2026 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 27, 1908 – Mrs A.W. Kelley passes. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Caroline Kelley, wife of A.W. Kelley, early pioneer and first white woman resident...
January 27, 2026 1:01 am / no comments
This Day In History, January 26, 1901 – Alfred M. Dickey dies on this date. *** from the 125th Anniversary Calendar of Jamestown History ***
Alfred M. Dickey dies on January 26, 1901. Obituary from the New York Times:
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January 26, 2026 1:01 am / no comments