Cities (Page 2)

Scooptown or Sturgis: Where a Name Comes From

On: May 1, 2021

When I first moved to Sturgis, the name Scooptown was often tossed around. It has become a part of the city’s heritage. Businesses use the name proudly, as do local sports teams. Often it is said that the reason for this is because Sturgis began its life as Scooptown. HistoryRead More →

Living in a Dark Dakota: On the Streets of the Wickedest City

By: Dustin

On: March 21, 2017

In: Background, Bismarck

Dustin WhiteEditor History is a work in progress. As new pieces of information are discovered, the past continues to be written and rewritten. The tent citiesWith the Northern Pacific Railroad pushing westward, land speculators were busy ahead of the track, setting up townsites, with the hope that the railway wouldRead More →