The world famous Paul Broste Rock Museum in Parshall, North Dakota is built of natural granite quarried from the area. The entire structure was constructed with volunteer labor and opened for business in 1965. Paul called it his Acropolis on a hill.
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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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Milk is the official beverage of the state of North Dakota.