Record heat blanketing western and central North Dakota early in the workweek reached historic levels Tuesday, with the temperature in Dickinson soaring to 100 degrees.

DICKINSON — Eight counties make up what’s commonly known as southwest North Dakota. Each has its own history, landscape and identity — and each carries a name with its own origin story.

FARGO, Dakota, Aug. 21.--The first party State Convention ever held in North Dakota met here to-day. The politicians have been gathering for several days, and the city is crowded with delegates ...