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NDSU public history students helped produce two short documentary films by the Fargo History Project that are available online. The first film, “I Plan to Vote with My Daughters: The Story of Women’s Suffrage in North Dakota,” tells the story of the long road to women’s suffrage in North Dakota, while “Degree of Sisterhood: A history of the Alba Bales practice house” describes the significance of the Alba Bales Pract

Prairie Whispers: The Environmental History of the Red River Valley from Angela Smith on Vimeo.

The Jefferson of the Valley: Randolph Probstfield from Angela Smith on Vimeo.

December 5, 2014 The NDSU Public History Program and the Fargo History Project Presents: Stories from the Red River Valley A Double Feature The 1862 Siege at Fort Abercrombie The Randolph Probstfield Story 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Hjemkomst Center Join us for the premier of two historical documentaries at the Hjemkomst Center. NDSU graduate and undergraduate student scholars will present The 1862 Siege at Fort

This slideshow features historic photographs of several of the churches of Fargo, accompanied by recent photographs, which allow for side-by-side comparison. The recent photographs were taken by Scott Becklund in 2012. Mr. Becklund attempted to recreate the original location and angle of the archival photographs. Most of the churches retain some of their original character, while some have been demolished. 1. Elim Lu

Martin Hector is considered to be one of the most influential pioneers in the City of Fargo. His dedication to the city went above and beyond what was asked of him. Martin lived in Fargo most of his life and died here in 1938. Martin, along with other prominent leaders of Fargo, gave it the push it needed to become the successful city it is today. In 2000, a woman by the name of Susie Yakowics wrote a wonderful artic