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<item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Holiday time is family time in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=331</link><description><![CDATA[For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />Light parades and arts and craft shows are two indications that the holiday season is arriving quic]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">FORMER GOVERNORS' MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE HOSTING TWO HALLOWEEN TEAS OCTOBER 31</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=160</link><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK - The Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site in Bismarck will be hosting two Halloween Teas on Saturday, October 31, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m. <br />Here are the spooky details, including registration information:<br />•         The Sp]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Season Tickets onsale</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=162</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/162/n161801366_30481113_526.jpg"/> <br />Contact:  Hollis Mackintosh<br />(701)530-0986<br />mackintosh@northernplainsdance.org<br /><br /><br />Northern Plains Dance Season Tickets are now available<br /><br />Bismarck, October 14, 2009 - Let your imagination take flight with Northern Plains Dance's 2009 - 2010 Season.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Jon Offutt, Glass Blower at Minot Municipal Auditorium</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=159</link><description><![CDATA[Artfest 2009 will feature Fargo glassblower, Jon Offutt, a nationally recognized artist, who creates <br />amazing glassworks. The Taube Museum of Art invites people of all ages to come and join the fun! Artfest will be held on Friday, October 16 and Saturday]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Rock Fest Coming To Sawyer</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=161</link><description><![CDATA[Rock festival coming to Sawyer<br />By DAVE CALDWELL, Staff Writer dcaldwell@minotdailynews.com <br />POSTED: October 9, 2009 <br /><br />Summer thunderstorms are not unusual events in northwestern North Dakota. But come July 2010, the thunder you hear from southeast of ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">10 Legendary and colorful ways to celebrate October in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=330</link><description><![CDATA[For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />It's a colorful time of the year. Summer's greens are giving way to fall's browns, reds and yellows]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Uffda Day</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=157</link><description><![CDATA[The 25th Annual Fall Festival - Uffda Day - will be held Sunday, October 4, 2009 in Rutland, ND.  Demonstrations and sale of ethnic foods starts at 11:00 a.m.  Pioneer demonstrations will be held Noon to 4:00 p.m.  Parade at 12:00 noon.  Scalloped potatoe]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">First Annual Fabric and Fiber Festival</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=152</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/152/2009_flyer.jpg"/>You are invited to Ellendale's first annual Fabric and Fiber Festival on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. This year's event is entitled "Quilting Journeys" in keeping with our "Journey Stories" theme. <br />All of the presentations are free, and you will]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Arts, crafts, ghosts and goblins abound in North Dakota during October </title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=328</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/328/HauntedFort.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />Was that a gourd or a ghost? Is that work of art hanging in a gallery or a haunted mansion? Was its]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Governor's Photo Contest winners named</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=329</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/329/Old_Main.jpg"/>For more information contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 2009 <br /><br />Thirteen winning photos were recently announced in the 2009 North Dakota Governor's Photo Conte]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Fargo-Moorhead CVB presents Annual Tourism Awards</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=158</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/158/DSC_0008.JPG"/>Each year the Fargo-Moorhead Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau presents awards to individuals or organizations that help to promote tourism in the Fargo-Moorhead area. <br /><br />This year, Ed Lockwood, the Fargo Public Schools Activities Director was presented the C]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Cindi Finley Mintie Exhibit</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=156</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/156/IWillCarryYouAcrossTheSea.jpg"/>The Remembrance of Things Past, by artist Cindi Finley Mintie, opened Tuesday, September 8, at the Northern Lights Art Gallery on the campus<br />of Mayville State University.<br /><br /><br />Cindi Finley Mintie attended Minot State University and obtained her Bachelo]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Enjoy fall festivities in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=327</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/327/Norsk_Hostfest.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />Enjoy fall festivities in North Dakota Late September is festival time in North Dakota. Visitors wi]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">North Dakota's Simple Golf Lesson</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=326</link><description><![CDATA[See what Golfweek has to say about North Dakota. <a href="http://golfweek.texterity.com/golfweekmag/20090912/?pg=36&amp;pm=2&amp;u1=friend#pg36" target="_blank">Click here for the complete article</a>.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">10 Legendary ways to celebrate the harvest in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=325</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/325/Fall_Foliage.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525<br /><br />Harvest may be celebrated differently throughout the state, but the fact remains that harvest is an ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Great American vacation - Fargo, North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=324</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/324/fargo_air_museaum.jpg"/>CBS News producer Jack Halsbond is behind the wheel of one of two Early Show Winnebagos traveling the country in June and July as part of the "Great American Vacation" giveaway. Read his Web-exclusive road diary.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.co]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Ride the Badlands</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=323</link><description><![CDATA[North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park through the Badlands is one of the few places you can ride your horse cross country among free-ranging wild buffalo. <a href="http://cde.cerosmedia.com/1Q4a608d957370f451.cde?srccode=09AUG14B&amp;emid=09AUG1]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Celebrate 100th anniversary of Whitestone Hill Battlefield monument</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=153</link><description><![CDATA[Take a trip back in time to 1909 to watch volunteers reenact the monument dedication at Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historical Site on Sunday, August 30, beginning at 2 pm. After the reenactment, music from "The Mighty Cash Cats," who perform a musi]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Homestead history events</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=151</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/151/HOMESTEAD_WEEK_KICKOFF_Final_revision_(2).jpg"/>On Saturday, August 29, join the Miller family reenactors to play some pioneer era children's games across from the opera house on West Main Street. Then come inside for some Settlers' Stew and cornbread at noon. Stick around for the Miller family playing]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Bar-b-Que from the Heart Rib Cookoff - North Dakota State Championship</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=154</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/154/IMG_4552.JPG"/>Dickinson, ND 8/25/09:  Barb-b-Que from the Heart Rib Cookoff - North Dakota State Championship is taking place September 4 and 5, 2009 at the Dickinson Recreation Center, Dickinson, N.D.<br /><br />Mort Krieg, event organizer, has been involved with the Kansas C]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Motor Magic set for Labor Day Weekend</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=155</link><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota State Fairgrounds will host Motor Magic, Labor Day weekend, September 4th - 7th, 2009 in Minot. The largest motorsports event in the Upper Midwest, Motor Magic provides entertainment for auto enthusiasts of all ages.    <br /><br />This year's fr]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">September is a special time in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=322</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/322/Farmers_Market.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />September in North Dakota is a lot like March, only in reverse. It starts out warm and green and co]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">World Record Fire Truck Parade</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=135</link><description><![CDATA[For Immediate Release<br />Greg Kempel<br />Parade Chairperson<br />Cass County Summerfest <br />Subject: Guinness Book of World Record attempt<br />Phone# 701.361.0773<br />e-mail: greg@mapleriverwinery.com<br />website:  www.casscountysummerfest.com<br />Monday May 11, 2009<br />Casselton]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Governor's Photo Contest nearing deadline</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=321</link><description><![CDATA[For more information contact:<br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division<br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />Amateur photographers living in North Dakota have until September 10 to submit their photo entries for]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Hot days, cool events make late August special in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=320</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/320/RedTrail_Vineyard.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />It's starting to feel a lot like summer, so why not use this time to get in a little more R&amp;R b]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=150</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/partnernews/150/Old_Red_Old_Ten_Logo.jpg"/>On the most Americana of holidays, everyone is invited to cruise an old highway with windows open to the song of the meadowlark and the breeze of a summer in full bloom.<br /><br />North Dakota's newest Scenic Byway officially opened on the Fourth of July.<br /><br />Tec]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">The North Dakota State Fair wants your Opinion</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=148</link><description><![CDATA[(Minot, ND) The 2009 North Dakota State Fair was packed with incredible concerts, top-rated exhibits, crazy contests and delicious Fair food. Officials are now seeking input to make the Fair even bigger and better in 2010.  "We are constantly looking for ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">10 legendary education vacations in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=319</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/319/Birding.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525<br /><br />Don't send the kids back to school without exercising their learning muscles at one or more of the "]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">August is teeming with unique events in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=318</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/318/Fort_Union.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525<br /><br />There's still plenty of time and lots of things to do before you ship the kids back to school. Join ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">NDSF Agriculture Forum scheduled for Monday, July 27</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=147</link><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota State Fair Agriculture Forum will be held at 10:30am on Monday, July 27th on Stage 2.<br /><br />The goal of this event is to give farmers and ranchers from across the region the opportunity to discuss current issues that are affecting their indu]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Best of the Midwest - 2009</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=317</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/317/BOMW09COVRBalloon.jpg"/>Some of America's most inspiring adventurers, including Lewis and Clark, Sakakawea and Theodore Roosevelt, left footprints in this sparsely populated state. Even today, the rugged land feels little changed since they passed. Click the pdf for complete det]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Festivals highlight late July in North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=316</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/316/FM_Street_Fair.jpg"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />The Fourth of July has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the end of celebrations in North Dakota]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">North Dakota Tourism representative attends conference </title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=315</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/mediaNews/315/deanne_5-5-2006.JPG"/>For more information, contact: <br />Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division <br />North Dakota Department of Commerce <br />701-328-2525 <br /><br />Deanne Felchle, North Dakota Tourism's Group Travel marketing director, recently attended the Trave]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Extended Box Office Hours This Weekend</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=146</link><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota State Fair Grandstand box office will be open this Saturday from 8am to 5pm for anyone who would like to pick up their previously ordered tickets or to purchase tickets early in order to avoid the lines during the Fair. <br /><br />Tickets are cu]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Win Big at the North Dakota State Fair</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=145</link><description><![CDATA[Win cash and prizes at this year's North Dakota State Fair by competing in a wide variety of events. From one side of the country to the other, Las Vegas to Vermont, do not miss out on your chance to win a trip at the North Dakota State Fair along with ca]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Fishing Tournament moved</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/morenews/detail.asp?newsID=149</link><description><![CDATA[DRAYTON, ND ---  Drayton's Rod &amp; Reel Rally Catfishing Tournament has been postponed to Saturday, August 15, 2009 because of the Red River's flooded state.  River conditions are currently unfavorable and unsafe.  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North Dakota is bursting at the seams with adventure, music, sports]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Celebrate the season in North Dakota </title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news/detail.asp?newsID=121</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/news/121/Mandan_Rodeo_Days.jpg"/>Kick off July by celebrating the nation's 236th birthday at the many events across North Dakota. Don the old red, white and blue, and kick up your heels at the many rodeos, parades and fairs. But the action doesn't end there. 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It continues to h]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">Where are the jobs? North Dakota</title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news-releases/detail.asp?newsID=312</link><description><![CDATA[Need a job? Move to North Dakota. In May, the state tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the nation - a mere 4.4% and added 3,000 jobs over the past month. Only Nebraska had as low a rate. 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Swine,Beef and Sheep will be the 3 livestock classes. The Stock show is open to all youth under the age of 21.<br />The sheep show begins at 5pm on Friday 6-12. the swine show will start ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><atom:published xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:published><atom:updated xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</atom:updated><source url="http://www.ndtourism.com/">ND Tourism - News</source></item><item><title xmlns:cf="http://www.microsoft.com/schemas/rss/core/2005" cf:type="text">In North Dakota, the Good Times Are Still Rolling </title><link>http://www.ndtourism.com/smartmail/news/detail.asp?newsID=118</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" border="0" src="http://www.ndtourism.com/uploads/news/118/North_Dakota.jpg"/>California has the Golden Gate Bridge, New York has the Empire State Building, Illinois has the Magnificent Mile. And North Dakota? 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