Newspaper editor murdered for exposing organized crime, college president responsible for sake boom in Japan, 7th cavalry officer who cheated death on French gallows, mother (thought to be a man) of first white child born in North Dakota, nations best boxing teacher, politician profiled in five movies, school teacher who caused President Lyndon Johnson not to seek a second term, John Dillinger's girlfriend, preacher many people wanted to lynch, Hollywood's greatest stunt pilot, and many more fascinating stories about people who have lived in North Dakota.
Did You Know That is a newspaper column written by Curt Eriksmoen and edited by his wife, Jan. The articles focus on notable people, places, and events concerning North Dakota and have attracted many readers. The column currently runs in three North Dakota newspapers, and certain articles have been published by the North Dakota Geographic Alliance Magazine and other newspapers, including one in Norway.