Journey to the Geographical Center of North America
Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.
Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.
Katherine LaGrave Afar Jun 2020 15min Permalink
The activist who turned off the Keystone pipeline last fall is facing years in prison - and not backing down.
Kathryn Robinson Seattle Met Jun 2017 25min Permalink
The writer returns to his remote North Dakota hometown’s high school, then isolated with a graduating class of only 28, now even smaller but connected by the internet.
Rex Sorgatz Backchannel Apr 2016 20min Permalink
A report from the oil boom in North Dakota, where unemployment is 3.4 percent and McDonald’s gives out $300 signing bonuses.
Eric Koningsberg New Yorker Apr 2011 30min Permalink
A profile of Harold Hamm, oil baron.
Bryan Gruley Businessweek Jan 2012 10min Permalink
On witnessing an incredible junior college basketball game 23 years ago in North Dakota.
Chuck Klosterman Grantland Jun 2011 15min Permalink