North Dakota
April 6: Concerts in North Dakota
At the moment we proceed strolling down reminiscence lane, recalling previous concert events in North Dakota. Maybe you’ll keep in mind some!
Louis Armstrong carried out in 1957 on the Grand Forks Central Excessive Faculty Auditorium for 1,200 folks. However his look is best remembered for his feedback to the Grand Forks Herald in regards to the remedy of Black college students in Arkansas often known as the Little Rock 9. Armstrong had canceled his government-sponsored tour of the Soviet Union as a result of “the best way they’re treating my folks within the south, the federal government can go to hell.” He stated President Eisenhower had “no guts,” and he denounced Arkansas’s governor with such robust language, that the reporter requested him for phrases he might really print! They went with “uneducated plow boy.” Days later, Eisenhower despatched federal troops to Little Rock to guard the scholars.
Ray Charles additionally carried out in Grand Forks, showing with the Raelettes in 1968. 3,600 folks crammed the College of North Dakota Fieldhouse to listen to him carry out such hits as “Georgia on My Thoughts,” “You Made Me Love You,” “Crying Time” and “I Can’t Cease Loving You.”
Whereas pausing for reflection midway by means of his live performance, he put down a heckler. Charles stated: “You understand, they are saying we’re descended from apes, and that man bought a two-way ticket.” Charles additionally performed UND’s Chester Fritz Auditorium in 1975 and ‘79.
Anne Murray offered out the Chester Fritz in 1974. A six-piece band accompanied her. Her repertoire included “Snowbird.” She praised the auditorium as “a deal with” after doing a sequence of concert events in gymnasiums.
On this date in 1974, John Denver carried out on the Bismarck Civic Middle for 7,100 folks. His practically two-hour live performance featured 22 songs together with his newest hit, “Sunshine on My Shoulders.” Denver stated he wrote the music “on a very cruddy day in Minnesota.” His stage set featured a wall-hanging that learn “Warfare Is Not Wholesome for Youngsters and Different Residing Issues.” Denver additionally examined songs from his subsequent album “Again House Once more,” and earlier within the day he even recorded a music for the album at a Bismarck studio.
Johnny Money carried out in 1980 on the State Truthful in Minot for 8,000 folks. His set included “Folsom Jail Blues,” “Ring of Hearth” and “I Stroll the Line.” He launched his spouse, June Carter Money, they usually sang a number of numbers. Money had carried out within the Magic Metropolis years earlier, and instructed the group, “It’s good to be again in Minot.”
Dakota Datebook by Jack Dura
Sources:
- Grand Forks Herald. 1957, September 18. Web page 1: Satchmo blasts faculty discord
- Newsday. 1957, September 18. Web page 2: Satchmo kills pink journey, hits U.S. on bias
- Grand Forks Herald. 1968, Could 8. Web page 5: Charles despatched his messag
- The Bismarck Tribune. 1974, April 8. Web page 9: Denver brings nation to city
- Grand Forks Herald. 1974, November 22. Web page 3: Canadian vocalist delights viewers
- Grand Forks Herald. 1975, September 20. Web page 11: Ray Charles efficiency tops leisure week
- Grand Forks Herald. 1979, September 16. Web page 9C: Ray Charles on the Fritz: An enchanted night …
- Minot Each day Information. 1980, July 28. Web page 21: 8,000 hear Johnny Money say hiya
- Nationwide Park Service. Little Rock 9: nps.gov/folks/the-little-rock-nine.htm
- NPR. 2007, September 22. Remembering Louis Armstrong’s Little Rock protest. Retrieved from: npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14620516
North Dakota
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time.
That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging drivers to not fall into a “false sense of security” during the bright and cheery days of summer.
According to Travel and Leisure, North Dakota has been marked as the state with the most reckless drivers.
There’s a range of reasons for this from drunk driving to speeding. But another reason is that when the snow clears, North Dakota drivers are eager to get out more and drive faster than they would in the snow, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division director.
And because North Dakota has some of the lowest citation fees in the nation, ranging from $5 to $100, the Highway Patrol’s safety and education officer says that drivers aren’t given enough deterrents to drive safely.
However, with growing concerns about safety, there could be talk of increasing citation amounts in coming legislative sessions.
North Dakota
NDGF taking proactive measures to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Aquatic nuisance species are nonnative plants, animals and pathogens that can threaten our aquatic resources. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is taking proactive measures to stop the spread of ANS into our waterbodies by conducting watercraft inspections at popular boat ramps statewide.
“We got watercraft inspectors that are working throughout this summer around the state of North Dakota to check boats, to educate boat owners to do the right things at ramps, make sure boats are all clean, drain, dry before recreating here,” said Ben Holen, NDGF Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator.
What can anglers or watercraft recreationists expect when they come to an ANS inspection?
“A watercraft inspector will ask a few questions, only takes a couple minutes, and then they look at the hull of the boat. They’re looking at the engine area, looking at the anchor and also looking at all drain compartments, making sure all water is out of that watercraft. Everything is drained. Everything is cleaned, drained, dry before you get on that water body,” said Holen.
These watercraft inspections are voluntary and most people are cooperative and thankful the Game and Fish Department is spearheading efforts to stop the spread of ANS.
“We see a lot of our fishermen are really educated about aquatic nuisance species. They’re pulling their plugs every time, removing vegetation, doing the right things. Occasionally there are slip-ups, but that’s why our inspectors are out here making sure that those boats are good to go,” said Holen.
It’s not only fishing boats that are inspected, it’s all watercraft.
“So whether you’re a jet skier, a kayak, a canoer, a wakeboarder, you all play a part in curbing the spread of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota,” said Holen.
The purpose of these inspections is to educate the public so they can help curb the spread of ANS.
“We can’t be at every ramp, every single circumstance, so hopefully some of these recreationists can take the tools that they learn from watercraft inspectors and apply them on their own when they’re out there recreating on their own and do a self-inspection,” said Holen.
The Game and Fish Department is committed to safeguarding our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
“So we really, really like to keep it that way and keep these resources pristine for a long time,” said Holen.
For more information on Aquatic Nuisance Species, visit gf.nd.gov
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How gas prices have changed in North Dakota in the last week – 7/19/2024
STACKER — The typically busy summer driving season tends to lead to more demand for gasoline and, in turn, higher prices at the pump. But that hasn’t happened this summer, and analysts aren’t sure of the reason.
“[Drivers] appear to be staying off the road, and the recent scorching heat is possibly to blame. Maybe things will pick up soon,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a statement Thursday, adding that prices could dip even lower.
Prices are several cents above their levels a month ago, but a gallon of gas is still cheaper than it was this same time last summer. The U.S. has been producing a large amount of gasoline to bolster domestic supply, another factor that can push prices downward. The total amount of gasoline in the U.S. supply is slightly above the five-year average, according to Energy Information Administration data.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in North Dakota. Gas prices are as of July 19.
North Dakota by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.39
– Week change: $0.00 (0.0%)
– Year change: -$0.08 (-2.3%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.80 (6/15/22)
– Diesel current price: $3.65
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%)
– Year change: -$0.13 (-3.3%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.62 (6/25/22)
Metros with most expensive gas in North Dakota
#1. Minot: $3.48
#2. Bismarck: $3.48
#3. Grand Forks (ND only): $3.27
#4. Fargo-Moorhead (ND only): $3.24
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.72
#2. Hawaii: $4.70
#3. Washington: $4.27
States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $3.00
#2. Louisiana: $3.10
#3. Texas: $3.12
This article originally appeared on Stacker, and was produced and distributed through a partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished pursuant to a CC by NC 4.0 License.
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