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Casselton, North Dakota tornado 1957

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Grant Street, Casselton, North Dakota.

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National Rhubarb Vodka Day

#RhubarbVodka was originally introduced in the United States of America in 2010 by Maple River Distillery in historic downtown Casselton, North Dakota. Rhubarb grows locally and gardeners love it. The idea grew to infuse Rhubarb into Vodka.  The results were an instant hit and the distilled beverage enjoys growing popularity across the USA.

Rhubarb vodka became popular in the early 2000s during the craft cocktail boom. Mixologists were looking for unique flavors, and rhubarb's tartness and striking pink color made it a good fit.

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North Dakota Soybean Processors Celebrates Completion of Soybean Crushing Plant in Casselton

Key Takeaways: North Dakota Soybean Processors (NDSP), a joint venture by CGB Enterprises, Inc., and Minnesota Soybean Processors, has completed its soybean crushing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. The plant has a 125,000 bushel-per-day capacity and is expected to process 42.5 million bushels of soybeans in its first year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and public events will be held on August 7…

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Dollar General Exposed Workers to Hazards

Nine inspections in four states find Dollar General exposed workers to obstructed exits, fire, and electrical hazards; carry $3.4M in new penalities Since 2017, more than $21M in proposed fines for national retailer after 240 inspections WASHINGTON, DC (STL.News) Unsafe conditions typically found by federal workplace safety inspectors at discount stores operated by Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC nationwide were on display again during U.S. Department of Labor inspections at nine locations in Maine, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin in late 2022. The workplace safety failures identified in these inspections add $3.4 million in proposed penalties to the more than $21 million in fines the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed since 2017 after conducting 240 inspections at stores nationwide. OSHA inspections at Dollar General stores commonly find aisles, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and electrical panels blocked by stored merchandise and other materials and boxes stacked unsafely.  These conditions expose employees to fire, electrical and struck-by, and other hazards in violation of federal regulations. “Dollar General continues to expose its employees to unsafe conditions at its stores across the nation,” said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker.  “As one of the nation’s largest retailers, the company must focus its attention on resolving these issues and making corporate-wide changes to protect the safety and well-being of the people they employ.” The findings of OSHA inspections in October, November, and December 2022 in Maine, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin included the following: Enfield, Maine Responding to a complaint in November 2022, OSHA found rolling containers and boxes of products obstructing or completely blocking access to an emergency exit.  The agency also found carts clogging aisles and preventing quick access to fire extinguishers, and some goods stacked unsafely up to 6 feet high in front of and around an electrical panel.  In addition, inspectors noted the store had not visually inspected fire extinguishers at least monthly, as required. OSHA cited DG Retail LLC, operator of the Enfield store, with five repeat violations and proposed $321,419 in new penalties.  View the Enfield citations. Casselton, Garrison, Hillsboro, Killdeer, Minot, and Tioga, North Dakota Alerted by state fire marshals concerned about hazards at four stores and by complaints at two locations, OSHA opened inspections between late October and late December 2022 at these six Dollar General stores.  They found exit routes, doors, fire extinguishers, and electrical panels blocked and unsafely stacked merchandise. At the Minot store, OSHA inspectors learned at least six store employees suffered exposure to toxic vapors —three of whom sought medical treatment — after several chemical containers ruptured and their contents mixed in December 2022.  In this instance, the agency cited Dollar General for not providing employees with adequate respiratory protection and personal protective equipment and for failing to train employees on the safe handling of hazardous chemicals and proper clean-up. Following the North Dakota inspections, OSHA identified 32 violations in a two-month period in the fall of 2022 and proposed $2.5 million in penalties.  View the citations for the North Dakota inspections. Kettering, Ohio OSHA inspectors at a Dollar General store in Kettering, Ohio, found exit routes, fire extinguishers, and electrical panels blocked by merchandise and other materials in November 2022. As a result, the agency issued citations for three repeat violations for fire and electrical hazards with $270,116 in proposed penalties.  View the Kettering store’s citations. Kewaunee, Wisconsin Responding to a complaint of unsafe working conditions, OSHA investigators discovered exit routes, fire extinguishers, and electrical panels blocked by unsafely stacked merchandise and other materials in November 2022. As a result, citations were issued for four repeat and four willful violations for unsafe electrical cords, fire extinguishers that were not inspected, crushing hazards, and conditions that would prevent employees from exiting the store safely in an emergency. As a result, OSHA has proposed $367,216 in penalties.  View the citations for the Kewuanee location. The recent findings and penalties continue Dollar General Corp. and Dolgencorp LLC’s long history of willful, repeat, and serious workplace safety violations, a history that led OSHA to include Dollar General Corp. in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program. Based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Dollar General Corp., and Dolgencorp LLC operate about 19,000 stores and 28 distribution centers in 47 states and employ more than 173,000 workers.  In fiscal year 2022, the company reported more than $9 billion in net sales. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor Read the full article

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July 21, 2018 - NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY - NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB WINE DAY - NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY - TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY

July 21, 2018 – NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY – NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB WINE DAY – NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY – TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY

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JULY 21, 2018 | NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY | NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB WINE DAY | NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY | TOSS AWAY THE “COULD HAVES” AND “SHOULD HAVES” DAY

NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY

On July 21, National Be Someone Day challenges each of us to take ten seconds to make a…

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October 1940: Bringing farmer's butchered pig into co-op cold storage lockers. Casselton, North Dakota. Photo by John Vachon.

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December 4th is...

Cabernet Franc Day -  Cabernet Franc is often referred to as the father of another popular wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. This is because Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc forged together to make Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc is usually used as a blending grape in Bordeaux. This black grape is usually blended with Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.

Cookie Day -  The English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning “little cake.” Hard cookie-like wafers have existed for as long as baking has been documented. Not surprisingly, they traveled well, too. However, they were usually not sweet enough to be considered cookies by modern-day standards.

Dice Day -  The origin of dice is uncertain. However, it is known that they have been around for thousands of years.  At the Burnt City, an archaeological site in south-eastern Iran, archaeologists unearthed the oldest known dice as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set.

International Cheetah Day - Encourages people worldwide to help this animal win the race against extinction. The cheetah is well-known as the fastest animal on earth. This amazing animal can reach a top speed of 70 mph in just three seconds! At top speed, their stride spans 21 feet. The cheetah is a big, slender cat with long legs. Its short fur is yellowish-tan and covered in thousands of black spots. Most cheetahs have between 2,000 and 3,000 spots, which helps to camouflage themselves. The animal’s name comes from the Hindi word, “chita,” which means “spotted one.” These big cats weigh anywhere from 46 to 158 pounds.  Cheetahs are the most endangered big cat in Africa. As of 2020, scientists believe less than 8,000 cheetahs are living in the wild. This is a 50 percent decline in the last four decades.

International Spirit Of The Game Day - Encourages communities to discuss and demonstrate good Spirit. It’s also a day for people worldwide to engage in games and activities.

Play Outside Day - Sometimes, life, responsibilities and distractions keep us from spending time in the fresh air as we should. National Play Outside Day is a reminder to stretch our legs and expend some energy in the great outdoors.

Rhubarb Vodka Day -  Rhubarb Vodka was originally introduced in the United States of America in 2010 by Maple River Distillery in historic downtown Casselton, North Dakota. Rhubarb grows locally and gardeners love it. The idea grew to infuse Rhubarb into Vodka.  The results were an instant hit and the distilled beverage enjoys growing popularity across the USA.

Skywarn Recognition Day - The day honors those volunteers who pay attention when the wind picks up, or the sky turns dark. Their efforts keep their communities safer by communicating warnings to the National Weather Service.

Sock Day -  To promote lasting sock matches, the observance dedicated the day to all pairs, even the tiny baby socks who manage to stay paired. We don’t know if it’s animal magnetism (static cling) or chemistry (something in the detergent), but these sock pairs deserve recognition!

World Civil Aviation Day -  Civil aviation represents all non-military aviation. It includes flight activities conducted by the private and commercial sectors. Civil aviation helps to improve the social and economic developments of States. The United Nations recognizes that international flight is also an important component of global peace and prosperity.

World Pear Day -  Pears are a juicy and sweet fruit that have been around since 5,000 B.C. Due to their versatility and long shelf life, pears became a much-desired commodity among the trading routes of the ancient world.

World Wildlife Conservation Day - Seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants. Additionally, the observance strives to put an end to wildlife crime and supporting the Endangered Species Act.

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A pictorial directory for Martin's American Lutheran Church in Casselton, North Dakota, has been added to our North Dakota Church history and directory collection.  The directory is undated, but is appears to be from between 1965 and 1970.  The directory contains portrait photographs of the church members, a membership listing with addresses, church leaders, Luther League, choirs, women’s groups, social scenes, and church interiors.  All photographs are in black and white.  

The finding aid for the North Dakota Church History Collection can be found at:

http://hdl.handle.net/10365/267

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U.S. Daily Precipitation Records Tied/Broken 7/30/22

Heflin, Alabama: 2.95" (previous record 1.47" 1994)

Tuscaloosa, Alabama: 3.48" (previous record 1.78" 1950)

Unincorporated Tuscaloosa County, Alabama: 1.65" (previous record 0.85" 1982)

Unincorporated Pima County, Arizona: 1.38" (previous record 0.61" 2010)

Calion, Arkansas: 2" (previous record 1.4" 2018)

Damascus, Arkansas: 1.65" (previous record 1.39" 1989)

Danville, Arkansas: 1.33" (previous record 0.92" 1934)

Lewisville, Arkansas: 3.51" (previous record 1.45" 2016)

Morrilton, Arkansas: 1.26" (previous record 0.9" 1949)

Newport, Arkansas: 2.77" (previous record 1.8" 1895)

St. Francis, Arkansas: 3.04" (previous record 1.9" 1962)

Thompson Township, Arkansas: 1.11" (previous record 1.05" 2014)

Wolf Creek Township, Arkansas: 2.95" (previous record 1.93" 2007)

El Diente Peak summit, Colorado: 0.5" (also 0.5" 1988)

Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado: 0.9" (previous record 0.5" 1998)

White River National Forest, Colorado: 1" (previous record 0.5" 1997)

Unincorporated Minidoka County, Idaho: 0.68" (previous record 0.4" 1912)

Louisville, Kentucky: 1.73" (previous record 1.26" 2010)

Unincorporated Cameron Parish, Louisiana: 3.64" (previous record 2.47" 1909)

Houston, Mississippi: 1.86" (previous record 1.33" 1982)

Oxford, Mississippi: 2.85" (previous record 2.65" 1989)

Unincorporated Yalobusha County, Mississippi: 2.34" (previous record 1.51" 2004)

Boone Township, Missouri: 2.48" (previous record 2" 1994)

Unincorporated Nye County, Nevada: 1.09" (previous record 1.03" 1976)

Unincorporated Otero County, New Mexico: 1.4" (previous record 0.68" 2015)

Casar, North Carolina: 2.84" (previous record 2.01" 1996)

Howards Creek Township, North Carolina: 2.57" (previous record 1.47" 1964)

Shalotte Township, North Carolina: 2.08" (previous record 1.65" 1991)

Washington, North Carolina: 2.71" (previous record 2.15" 1906)

Casselton, North Dakota: 0.66" (previous record 0.36" 2001)

King Mt. summit, Oregon: 0.1" (previous record 0" 2021)

Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, Oregon: 0.1" (previous record 0" 2021)

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon: 0.2" (previous record 0.1" 2001)

Umpqua National Forest, Oregon: 0.2" (also 0.2" 1993)

Willamette National Forest, Oregon: 0.2" (previous record 0.1" 1989)

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania: 1.16" (previous record 0.86" 2009)

Unincorporated Berkeley County, South Carolina: 0.73" (previous record 0.7" 1949)

Monteagle, Tennessee: 3.42" (previous record 1.98" 1984)

Pulaski, Tennessee: 2" (previous record 1.76" 1988)

Dixie National Forest, Utah: 1" (previous record 0.6" 2011)

Unincorporated Campbell County, Virginia: 4.44" (previous record 1.3" 1972)

Pigtail Peak summit, Washington: 0.1" (also 0.1" 1984)

Unincorporated Wayne County, West Virginia: 2.23" (previous record 1.99" 2009)

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Fargo commissioners agree to negotiations with proposed Casselton service plant - InForum

Fargo commissioners agree to negotiations with proposed Casselton service plant – InForum

FARGO – The City of Fargo has agreed to continue negotiations with a North Dakota soybean processor plant near Castleton for a major wastewater service project. It would be similar to an agreement begun in 2007 with the Tharaldson ethanol plant near Casselton in which treated wastewater from the North Fargo plant is shipped through a 26-mile, 12-inch pipeline for treatment use. Most of the…

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AGCO Corporation Announces Plans for Dakota Smart Farm in North Dakota

Key Takeaways AGCO Corporation plans to build a 300-acre test farm named “Dakota Smart Farm” in Casselton, North Dakota. The initiative focuses on precision agriculture technologies and high-value retrofit solutions for sustainable farming. Dakota Smart Farm will serve as a living laboratory for developing technologies that optimize crop production and resource utilization. AGCO’s retrofit…

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It’s National Rhubarb Vodka Day! Rhubarb Vodka was originally introduced in the United States of America in 2010 by Maple River Distillery in historic downtown Casselton, North Dakota. Rhubarb grows locally and gardeners love it. The idea grew to infuse Rhubarb into Vodka.  The results were an instant hit and the distilled beverage enjoys growing popularity across the USA. While many think of rhubarb as a vegetable, it is actually a fruit by law. In 1947, the decision came to a New York court. The court determined that rhubarb is more frequently used as a fruit than a vegetable in the United States. As a result, the court’s determined that for the purposes of duties and regulations that rhubarb would be deemed a fruit. #NationalRhubarbVodkaDay #RhubarbVodka #FoodConsultant #FoodService #FoodServiceSolutions #FoodSales #NonFoodSolutions #Food #DisposableSolutions #FoodDude #WeKnowFood #FoodOfTheDay #DrinkOfTheDay #NobertSales @NobertSales (at Germantown, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXEuvvFlyBJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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It was a gorgeous day so we took the dogs fishing! Casselton reservoir is pretty close to us and a day trip we will be taking frequently! #fishing #dogsofinstagram #dogs #lake #outdoors #water #bluesky #getoutside #caughtnothing (at Casselton, North Dakota)

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The Pig and I: 1940 October 1940. "Bringing farmer's butchered pig into co-op cold storage lockers. Casselton, North Dakota." Photo by John Vachon for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

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The book, North Dakota Tough: Unknown and Forgotten Stories from a Rural State, by Jeff Kolpack, has been added to the Institute for Regional Studies Archives Collection. The following book description comes from Amazon:

“Before Dave Osborn became one of the all-time great running backs with the Minnesota Vikings, he grew up on a farm near Cando, N.D., without electricity all the while riding his horse to school. Even in the middle of winter. For a decade in the 1970s, the once-proud University of North Dakota hockey team fell on hard times, until a group of physical, fierce players were recruited into the program. Before North Dakota State football rose to prominence in Division I FCS football, the Bison laid the foundation in the 1960s with a group of gritty young men. One had a pet snake in his campus dorm room. In the early 1970s, Steve Blehm set a legendary high school basketball standard in Devils Lake, N.D., averaging 47 points per game. He was deaf – and, a great outside shooter, he did it before the 3-point line. In the 2000s, wrestler Collin Larsen from Casselton, N.D., lost the lower half of his leg in a motorcycle accident in August. By January, he was back on the mat with his one good leg. From 1938-43, Ayr High School won 109 girls basketball games in a row. In the 1940s, Elbowoods High was declared the Class B state boys basketball champion, but it took 60 years before the school was officially recognized. Now the town is under 90 feet of Lake Sakakawea water, but school pride remains strong. Doug Simunic. Bill Sorensen. Randy Hedberg. Brad Gjermundson. Tony Satter. Drayton baseball. They all have stories that need to be preserved. These are not sports stories; these are character stories that helped define a state.”