On March 9, 1905, Grand Forks authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal establishments known as “blind pigs” (unlicensed saloons). Several operators were sentenced, reflecting the city’s efforts to enforce prohibition laws during that era. Additionally, on March 9, 2019, Grand Forks experienced a significant heavy snow event. A developing low-pressure system moving from the Central… Continue reading This Day In History Grand Forks, ND 3-9-2025
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This Day In History Thief River Falls, MN 3-9-2025
On March 9, 1953, Thief River Falls made history by electing Agnes Israelson as mayor, making her the first woman to hold such a position in Minnesota. Agnes Israelson (July 22, 1896 – October 30, 1989) was the first woman in Minnesota to serve as a city mayor. Mrs. Israelson had beaten Harry Simonson, who… Continue reading This Day In History Thief River Falls, MN 3-9-2025