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How a Black woman became a prominent figure in turn-of-the-century Fargo

These stories provide a glimpse into the lives of Black Fargo-Moorhead residents ....

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A former slave founded the North Dakota town of Lithia

History columnist Curt Eriksmoen delivers the second story on William "Thornton" Montgomery, a former slave who moved to North Dakota and became a bonanza farmer. ....

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One of the largest farm owners in southeastern North Dakota was a former slave

This is the first column in a series from history columnist Curt Eriksmoen about William "Thornton" Montgomery ....

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