The onion calendar: A folk forecasting tradition
"The onion calendar is an old German folk tradition used to predict levels of moisture each month throughout the coming year..."
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Holiday spiders goats and pigs:
SHSND delves into their ornament collection By Jenny Yearous [email protected] In 2017 we received Christmas ornaments from the North Dakota Former Governors’ Residence. The ornaments…
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Please lead with compassion for queer and trans youth
"I don’t care where we disagree; I care that we agree all kids deserve to be safe, fed, and feel loved."
Read NowYuletide memories from days of yore
As the holiday season approaches, I wish to extend Yuletide best wishes and a special “Weihnachten” greeting to you and your family. I would…
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Holiday spiders goats and pigs:
In 2017 we received Christmas ornaments from the North Dakota Former Governors’ Residence. The ornaments were gifts from local chapters of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society…
Read NowWhat is it about serial killers?
"So women identify with the victim, and I think that they are looking for answers — 'How do I identify a potential perpetrator?'"
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Living in the Shadows: The Struggles of Finding Community While Battling Grief and Mental Health
In a world that’s constantly rushing forward, let’s make time to really see each other. Because when we do, we create the kind of…
Read NowWhitestone Hill: Making it Right
There’s not really a word for reconciliation, it’s said in our language. There’s a word for making it right. To talk about reconciliation in…
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Folklore Haunting the Former Governor’s Mansion
Since Halloween is just around the corner, I thought I’d share three mysterious — and mildly creepy folktales — that have been shared about…
Read NowThe HPR Spooky 13
Halloween is upon us, so we did our best to share some spooky and altogether ooky attractions as our top picks for the season.
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Rynn Willgohs 1972-2024
Trans activist Rynn Azerial Willgohs has passed away.
Read NowA man with 93 grandchildren: The memories of Joseph Vetter
On October 11 and 12, Dr. Ann Braaten and I are presenting at the Regina and District Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from…
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Reflections from the prairie
I was pleased to visit with many colleagues and at the Germans from Russia Heritage Society Convention in Mandan in July, and at the American Historical Society…
Read NowFrom Ellis Island to the prairie
A major birthday for the Statue of Liberty prompts reflections on immigration within the German from Russia community in North Dakota.
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Four men, three horses
America’s first extreme sport live at Chippewa Downs By Sabrina Hornung [email protected] Indian relay races have often been referred to as America’s first extreme…
Read NowYour 2024 Fall Event Calendar
The nights are getting cooler, the days are slowly shortening and school supplies and Halloween goodies are already on the shelves. Fall is coming…
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From Ellis Island to the prairie
As I reflect back on July, I want to share a USA Today article from July 3, 1986, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the…
Read NowA tale of two cities: food and art in Columbus and Dublin, Ohio
Stroll through historic neighborhoods for an artful retreat.
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The rhythm of the ride
The life of a jockey straight from the horse’s mouth By Sabrina Hornung [email protected] For George Pineda, jockeying is a family tradition. But that…
Read NowThe Deuce abides
The Deuce of August is the longest running ethnic festival in North Dakota (2024 is its 125th year) and the largest Icelandic festival in…
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Life in the ‘Promised Land’
Homesteading stories shared by late local historian [email protected] The 53rd Germans from Russia Heritage Society Convention convenes July 17-20 at the Baymont Hotel in…
Read NowMay June 2024: Summer Events Calendar
Need more events? Check out our July 2024 and August 2024 calendars. (They’re cleverly split up to save you some scrolling.) May Spring Crows…
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Fern Welk remembers childhood in North Dakota
In May 1994, I interviewed Fern (Renner) Welk, wife of Lawrence Welk, during the grand opening of the Lawrence Welk Champagne Theater in Branson,…
Read NowPeltz, shawls and aprons: traditional dress of the Black Sea Germans
By Michael M. Miller [email protected] Nancy Martin and Connie Ulasewicz co-authored the article, “Ach, Gott, yes, I wish I was back in Russia: Heimat…
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