Eben Chaffee News Today

This week, we conclude our series of stories on the Chaffee family and their North Dakota bonanza farm

History columnist Curt Eriksmoen writes about Eben Chaffee, a former seminary student from Amenia, New York, who established a bonanza farm in North Dakota in the late 1870s.

History columnist Curt Eriksmoen writes about Eben Chaffee, a former seminary student from Amenia, New York, who established a bonanza farm in North Dakota in the late 1870s.

Columnist Curt Ericksmoen begins a series on former North Dakota Gov. Bill Guy, including his time in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

After a summer absence, the space will be revived this fall with a new, “dynamic” concept.

Pawpaws are one of Georgias most distinct native fruits, but few people have ever heard of them. This season, locals indulged in the native gem.

A Savannah gardener uses native plants to replace his grass lawn and create a healthy, productive ecosystem right in his front yard.

Written by Merry Helm April 19, 2021 - Today is the birthday of Laura Taylor Hughes, who was born in 1903 and was one of North Dakota’s most successful potters. She was a native of Rosemeade Township and learned the ceramics craft at Valley City Normal School under Glen Lukens. In 1931, Laura Taylor attended UND under the tutelage of Margaret Cable, one of the most successful and influential potters in the country. In addition to being Cable’s student, Taylor also became Cable’s ...