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| North Dakota Facts |
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Richardton, North Dakota is home to the Abbey Church a Barvarian Romanesque structure. Lofty arches, 52 stained glass windows, 24 paintings of Saints on canvas above the arches, and a huge carved crucifix delineate the impressive interior. |
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Lawrence Welk left his home in Strasburg, North Dakota on his birthday in 1924 to pursue his musical career. On July 2, 1955, he made his debut on national television. |
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The International Peace Garden straddles the international Boundary between North Dakota and the Canadian province of Manitoba. In 1956 the North Dakota Motor Vehicle Department, on its own initiative, placed the words Peace Garden State on license plates. |
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