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Linton is a city in and the county seat of Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. [5] The population was 1,071 at the 2020 census. [3] When compared with the other 356 cities in North Dakota, Linton ranks in the top twelve percent based on the number of its residents. The city serves as a governmental, commercial and business hub for ...
Rolla was laid out in 1888 in part of Edward Owen's homestead. [6] The origin of the name Rolla is disputed, but there are three main theories. It was either derived from a contraction of the county name, which was coined by Dr. Richard D. Cowan, a local physician, it was named after Arthur Noyes's brother, Rolla, or it was named after Rolla, Missouri.
In 1946, Walsh County was the site of one of North Dakota's deadliest tornadoes. [5] The storm killed 11 people, including eight in Walsh County, one in Manitoba, and two in Minnesota. [5] Outline map of Walsh County, North Dakota, 1910
Dunseith (/ d ʌ n ˈ s iː θ / dun-SEETH) is a city in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 632 at the 2020 census. [3] Dunseith is best known for its proximity to the International Peace Garden. The port of entry at the Peace Garden is one of three 24-hour ports in North Dakota (the others being Portal and Pembina ...
Kirkwood Mall (originally known as Kirkwood Plaza) is an enclosed regional shopping mall in the city of Bismarck, North Dakota. At 850,000 square feet, Kirkwood Mall is the second largest mall in North Dakota, boasting over 90 shops. Opened in 1970, it is also the largest shopping center in the city.
North Dakota's first oil strike occurred in Ryder in 1908 when oil began seeping into a water well dug by meat market proprietor Joe Wustner in 1906. [5] Wustner kept quiet about his discovery and used the substance to fuel his kerosene lamps. [5] Finally in 1909 he admitted publicly that he had struck oil. [5]
Hettinger (/ ˈ h ɛ t ɪ ŋ ɡ ər / HET-ing-gər) is a city in and the county seat [5] of Adams County, North Dakota, United States.The population was 1,074 at the 2020 census. [3] ...
The Dakota Territory legislature created the county on March 8, 1883, with areas partitioned from Cavalier and Rolette counties. It was named for Oscar M. Towner (1842–1897), a businessman and member of the 15th territorial legislature.