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CONTENTS

ND State Capitol Take an insider's look at the North Dakota State Capitol and its history.

52 Stay Summer Ready 54 Perfect Plants NewAge Creative

56 Kori's Kitchen

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July-August 2021

Bismarck Magazine is published bi-monthly and is complimentary. Copies are available across the Bismarck, Mandan and Lincoln communities or online at bismarck-magazine.com. PUBLISHERS Hannah Haynes hannah@bismarck-magazine.com Caroline Crary caroline@bismarck-magazine.com PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Caroline and I were not so lucky to have grown up in the beautiful Capital City or go on the elementary school tour through the Capitol and the grounds...we had never even been up to the 18th floor...until now! Now, we feel so lucky to live in the Capital City of Bismarck! Wow! This small town, growing city has so much to offer and many unique spaces that many of us simply pass by because we’ve seen them so many times. When was the last time you took a tour through the Capitol? Or walked the paths around the grounds? Checked out the memorials or ran through the wide-open space from Boulevard to the Capitol steps? Do you know how many species of trees are on the grounds? How about how many statues or do you know what the Monkey Room is? Guess what, WE DO! After 10 years of living in the Capitol city, we finally took our first tour, and it was fascinating. Thanks to our impeccable tour guide Cindy Solberg who walked us through the Rough Rider Awards, the beautifully crafted Art Deco Memorial Hall, and even let us have a glimpse of the monkey room. In only an hour she told us of the incredible history of the vast building, took us to the 18th floor looking over 30 miles in all directions, and was able to point out the impeccable woods, stones, and unique features our Capitol has to offer. It left us proud, speechless, and wanting another tour. Besides not knowing what the monkey room is, do you know about the English muffin? And did you know it’s actually not English! Crazy right? Samuel Bath Thomas, an immigrant from Britain, actually invented the English muffin in the 1880s while living in New York City, but all of that doesn’t matter, what really matters is how to make them and let me tell you, Kori’s recipe is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This issue is full of fun facts, hidden secrets and the BEST English muffin recipe!

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State Capitol

W R I T T E N B Y S E A N C L E A R Y | P H O T O S B Y N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

It’s impossible to miss our state’s Capitol

was an obstetrician-gynecologist, but he

building; it’s a 19-story skyscraper standing

also worked as a medical consultant for the

right in the middle of Bismarck. But for those

Medicaid program in the twilight of his career.

of us who call Bismarck home, there are

My grandma Audrey served in the Capitol

some special things about it that are easy to

as a legislator; she was like Super Woman to

overlook. In these pages, we will take a closer

me. Our legislators in North Dakota serve

look at some of the qualities that make the

part-time and wear a lot of hats. To me, she

Capitol a significant part of

was grandma — we called her

our community.

Meme. To others, she was a mother, friend, and neighbor.

I grew up less than a mile away

from

the

Capitol

As a kid, I remember visiting

grounds, and the building

her in the House chamber for

will always have a special

a piece of candy or a chance

place in my heart. The house

to press the voting button. I

I grew up in had a much more

also remember sitting in that

esteemed former resident:

same chamber in 2019 after

John “Honest John” Burke,

she passed. The Legislature

the tenth governor of our

memorialized her and the

state. His statue now stands

other former lawmakers who

in front of the Capitol. We

had died over the previous

will talk a little bit more about him on page 35.

biennium. They served at different times, representing different places. But they all took

I would go with my family to the Capitol

time away from their homes and livelihoods to

Grounds for the 4th of July celebration most

try to make our state a better place.

years. While the fireworks were my favorite part as a kid, the Bismarck Mandan Symphony

Working at the Capitol brought me back

Orchestra’s music has grown on me over the

to Bismarck, and being a part of Governor

years.

Burgum’s team will always be one of the biggest honors of my professional career. Our

Both my grandparents spent some of their

community is full of people who go to the

lives serving in the Capitol. My grandpa Joe

Capitol every day to make our state a better

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place in all sorts of different ways, and I was grateful

pay and long days. Langer broke the strike, but he

to be a small part of that.

was removed from office before construction on the Capitol finished. He was convicted of a felony

I made friends there I may otherwise have never

for requiring federal employees to pay part of their

met, and I’m thankful for them every day. Moving

salary for his political newspaper. While the charges

around every couple of years after college was not

were eventually overturned and he was re-elected

the easiest thing for me, but my time in the Capitol

several years later, scandal would follow him for the

truly made moving back to Bismarck feel like home.

rest of his career.

As important as the work that happens in the Capitol is, the most special thing about my time there was

In many ways, the Capitol’s Art Deco style is

the chance it gave me to meet my wife, Amy. She still

industrial and practical, reflecting the difficulty

spends a lot of her time in the halls, and we now live

of the times when it was built. Some might bristle

a short walk away.

at calling it a “skyscraper,” but it was influenced by the consulting architecture firm from Chicago,

At any point of the year, the Capitol grounds are

Holabird and Root. Several office buildings from the

a hub for activity. There are parades and protests,

era share its style in the Windy City. We will explore

prayers and fairs. The mall stretches in front of the

some of the architecture on page 28.

tower, with plenty of room for people to gather. The grounds are a microcosm of our state’s natural

The State Library, Governor’s residence, and other

environment, containing over 75 different species of

administrative buildings were added to the grounds

plants. We will take a walk through the Arboretum

over time. The city of Bismarck has grown around it,

on page 40.

from around 11,000 people in 1930 to close to 75,000 in 2020. The Capitol grounds are now surrounded

The current Capitol building was built at a time of

by residential and commercial development.

great turbulence in our state. Construction officially began in 1932, two years after the previous Capitol

That brings us to today; we have this pillar of

building burned down. The sitting governor,

limestone and granite planted square in the middle

William “Wild Bill” Langer, was always on the brink

of our city. The Capitol is special to me, both

of scandal.

personally and professionally. More broadly, it is an anchor in our community and an essential part of

The country was sliding into depression, and the

our state. There are plenty of stories to tell and history

state’s farm economy was struggling. The workers

to share, and in this issue of Bismarck Magazine, we’re

of the Capitol went on strike, objecting to poor

excited to take a closer look with you.

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MAP OF THE GROUNDS

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Map of the Grounds

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TOUR OF

the grounds WRITTEN BY CAROLINE CR ARY P H O T O S B Y N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

Hannah and I were able to schedule a tour on June 4th in anticipation for this issue. We didn’t grow up in Bismarck and moved here for college, so we had never taken the time to tour our Capitol. We drive by it daily but have never gone on a guided tour. I called the number listed online and scheduled a tour for 9am. We arrived at the Capitol, went through security then were greeted by Cindy Solberg who has been giving tours for five years, but had to take a year and a half off because of the pandemic. She just resumed tours on June 1st. She was so friendly and welcoming, we couldn’t wait to get started. Cindy started the tour on the ground level that we entered on. It’s the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award Hall. She pointed out a few of the different inductees, showing us the first inductee ever, Lawrence Welk and the most recent inductee Clint Hill, both great men who have achieved national recognition and brought honor to North Dakota. Then we walked up the stairs to first floor and Memorial Hall. Cindy first pointed out the black granite wall to the north that is in memorial of all the lives lost in World War I. It also has the Great Seal of North Dakota on

it. She then pointed out the light fixtures telling us they each weigh about 1000 pounds (as I was standing under one I slowly slid to my right) and are made to look like heads of a wheat plant. At the time of construction in 1932 our largest industries in North Dakota were farming and coal. A lot of the Capitol was inspired by this and she pointed out those details to us on the elevator doors and the old entrances to the Capitol that have since been closed for security. Cindy then led us to the Legislative Hall where she pointed out all the different wood species used and all the attention to detail. We got to go into the House of Representatives and Senate chambers where she pointed out the Art Deco style and lighting brought to life by designer Edgar Miller, the same man who did the interior design for the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. Then she took us to a room I had heard about my whole life, I had even conjured up in my head what it could possibly look like, the Monkey Room. I was so excited! We entered a very small room with two other doors that lead to a coat closet and our Secretary of State's office and there was wood paneling covering every inch. California Walnut, cut bookmatch style and placed by a man from Grand Forks. Within the grain of the wood you think you are seeing monkeys, hence the Monkey Room. This was so far from all my years of imagining monkey wallpaper or stuffed monkeys hanging from the ceiling by fake vines. We ventured to the newer part of the Capitol that was added on to in the 1980s to peek at the Judicial Wing, the atrium that brings the outside inside with its finishes, and the Supreme Court. We got to head up to the 18th floor observation deck next. Cindy pointed out all the historic photos of the original Capitol, it burning down, and the reconstruction of the present day Capital between 1932 and 1934 during the Great Depression. We saw out to the University of Mary on the south end, New Salem to the west. There are so many more fun and interesting facts that Cindy told us that would have me writing a full magazine, so I had to stop here. I encourage you to give her a call and schedule a tour. It lasted about 45 minutes and was so fun to get some insight into our state's Capitol and find out how truly unique North Dakota is. If you don’t want the pressure of a guided tour they do allow self-guided tours, just stop by the visitor's desk at ground level and pick up a brochure before you begin. If you would like to schedule your tour with Cindy she is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Call 701-328-2480 or email tourcal@nd.gov.

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The North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum, located on the Capitol Grounds, is overseen by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The building is home to their headquarters, the State Archives, the North Dakota Geological Survey paleontologists, and the State Museum. Over seven years ago, the Heritage Center underwent a massive renovation that nearly doubled its previous size. The grand opening of the newly renovated Center was November 2nd, 2014 on the 125th anniversary of North Dakota’s statehood. The exterior of the building is limestone, just like every other building on the Capitol Grounds. Inside the Heritage Center, limestone was used on some of the interior walls, too. Any limestone used in the recent expansion came from the same quarry used in the original build. Copper was used to highlight the building’s exterior and bring warm rich hues to its interior. Inside the Heritage Center, there are visible fossils embedded on the walls throughout the building. The idea is to provide an opportunity for treasure hunts and link the limestone to its past. The fossils are sea creatures that lived about 340 million years ago in a warm shallow sea, similar to the Caribbean which once covered Indiana where the limestone is from. From the outside, one of the most noticeable changes to the Heritage Center was the addition of the Northern Lights Atrium. The Atrium is a steel and glass box designed as an artistic rendering of a Native American earth lodge. Similar to an earth lodge, the 20 poles inside the Atrium go around the structure’s edge. The skylight at the top of the atrium imitates a smoke hole. Right below the skylight, in the center of the floor, is the Great Seal of North Dakota. Each of North Dakota’s counties are etched in the floor, encircling the Great Seal. At night, the top of the Atrium lights up thanks to backlit screens that project colorful lights that mimic the Northern Lights. The State Museum houses four main galleries arranged chronologically that tell the story of North Dakota from its beginning until now. The Adaptation Gallery: Geologic Time houses fossils, cast skeletons, and artifacts of North Dakota geology and life from 600 million years ago until the appearance of humans around 13,000 years ago. The Innovation Gallery: Early Peoples highlights the history of the first people who lived in North Dakota, spanning from roughly 13,000 years ago to the 1860s. The Inspiration Gallery: Yesterday and Today explores the culture of North Dakota starting 200 years ago up to contemporary times. The Governors Gallery hosts traveling exhibits from around the world. Each of these galleries features incredible artifacts, specimens, hightech displays and interactive features. For young kids, there is a special museum exhibit called The Treehouse which features a treehouse children can climb up and slide down and a variety of other exhibits including a bank, fire station, steamboat, locomotive, and flight simulator. The Heritage Center also features a gift shop, café, amphitheater, outdoor plaza, and other exhibits. " We’re excited to welcome summer visitors to the State Museum. With so much to see and do, our visitors can enjoy two fabulous new exhibits, try new menu selections at the James River Café, and explore North Dakota’s history both inside the museum and on the surrounding capitol grounds and trails,” says Kimberly Jondahl, director of the Heritage Center. " Admission to the museum is always free. For more information visit https://statemuseum.nd.gov. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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The North Dakota State Library first opened in 1907 inside a single room in the State Capitol. Back then, it was known as the Public Library Commission. The name changed only two years later to the State Library Commission. In 1936, the library moved into the Liberty Memorial Building, which is also on the Capitol Grounds. In 1971, the State Library moved into the Randall Building north of Bismarck where it stayed only for ten years. During this time, the name was changed to the North Dakota State Library, which it is still known as today. In 1982, the State Library returned to the Liberty Memorial building where it still is located. The Liberty Memorial building is located on the North Dakota Capitol Mall. The building is dedicated to the men and women of North Dakota who served in World War 1. Construction of this classical building began in 1920, and it was first occupied in 1924. The building’s exterior is limestone, the foundation is sawed granite, and the ground level walls are Bedford stone. The large main doors at the top of the building’s outdoor stairs are ornamental bronze. The first floor corridor and grand stairs are finished in travertine imported from Italy. The

ceiling squares of the building were individually molded and plastered together. The State Library’s mission statement is, “Providing pathways to information and innovation for North Dakota's libraries, state government and residents.” The State Library is a division of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and does all that an average library does and more. The library has a collection of various fiction and non-fiction books for adults, young adults, and children, as well as movies, audiobooks, and e-books, all available for checkout. Library cards are free and available to all North Dakota citizens. The State Library also hosts reading challenges including a summer reading challenge and other virtual ones. But, in addition to this, the State Library actively collects materials about North Dakota and its people, and works produced by North Dakotans. They also have a digital collection of items of historical importance to North Dakota including images, books, documents, and diaries. For more information, visit their website at http://www.library.nd.gov Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

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GOVERNOR'S

Residence WRITTEN BY SE AN CLE ARY P H O T O S B Y N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

While the current Governor’s Residence is a fairly new feature on the Capitol grounds, there has been a dedicated home for the state’s governor since 1893. The original governor’s mansion was located a couple of blocks away from the Capitol grounds and purchased from a local businessman. Twenty of our state’s governors lived in the Victorian-style home. Eventually, time and the elements took their toll on the property, and discussions began on how best to replace it. The 34th Legislative Assembly appropriated $200,000 for a new residence in 1955 — about $2 million in today’s dollars. After some squabbling over the budget and design, the original architects were released from the project by the board overseeing the construction. The project was completed in 1960 with new architects. Governor John Davis was the last governor to occupy the original residence and the first to call the second home. The Former Governor’s Mansion is still standing in its original location. It was used as a mental health clinic and then as offices for the state Department of Health for a few years after the Governor moved out. In 1984 it reopened to the public as a museum operated by the State Historical Society. In 2015 it was determined the second residence required extensive repair and updating. Governor Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum were the ninth first family to live in the home before it was replaced with the home they reside in now. The current residence was completed in 2018. It was designed by the architectural firms of Chris Hawley Architects and KLJ. The residence is said to be in the “Prairie School Style,” similar to those designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Department of Transportation WRITTEN BY SE AN CLE ARY P H O T O S B Y N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

For many people around Bismarck, the Department of Transportation is the building they are most likely to frequent. The Department of Motor Vehicles occupies the first floor of the building, where people go to get their driver’s license and register their vehicles. The building itself flanks the east side of the Capitol and mirrors its Art Deco exterior. It was dedicated in 1968 during the administration of Governor William Guy. While the DMV is on the ground level, several divisions of the department are located in the buildings as well. Department staff oversee the construction and maintenance of surface transportation throughout the state. North Dakota itself has over 8,500 miles worth of roadways. The COVID-19 pandemic changed the usual trip to the DMV. Starting last summer, visitors were required to make an appointment to visit the offices. The appointments reduced wait times for the public, and the appointment system is likely here to stay in some form as the state emerges from the pandemic. Several of the services can be done entirely online or through the mail, like license plates, titling, and registration renewal. The number of trips required to the DMV may be decreasing. In February NDDOT announced they are adding new self-service kiosks, expanding to dozens of service locations throughout the state. Additionally, this past Legislative session, a bill was signed into law that allows the state to establish a digital driver’s license. Starting in 2022, North Dakotans may have the option to get an electronic version of their license on their smartphone. Between expanded locations and advances in technology, some of the most common government services are becoming more customer-friendly for the citizens of North Dakota.

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The Capitol we have today is much different than its predecessor. A fire engulfed the first iteration of the building in December of 1930. A new structure was needed to replace it and house a growing state government. Construction on the new building began in 1932. By then, the country was a couple of years into the Great Depression and North Dakota was struggling through a farm crisis. There was a severe drought, and banks across the state were failing. Everyone had to tighten their belts during the depression, and the Capitol was not immune from that financial pressure. It was constructed for just under $2 million, which is about $40 million in today’s dollars. Many state capitol buildings are elaborate and ornate, but ours is a much more practical style. While the Art Deco style of the Capitol lacks the flair of some of its counterparts, there are beautiful architectural components throughout the building.

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Joseph Bell DeRemer of Grand Forks and W. F. Kurke of Fargo were the local architects for the project. The Chicago architecture firm Holabird and Root consulted on the project. They worked with the noted designer Edgar Miller, who installed artwork throughout the building. Miller’s work recognizes the state’s history in various pieces throughout the building. Bronze elevator doors showcase homesteaders and Native Americans, farmers, and miners. Those figures are also engraved in the limestone overlooking the main steps of the building. They are hidden in plain sight over the windows that shine into the Great Hall. The Great Hall itself contains massive chandeliers that resemble stalks of wheat, a nod to the state’s agrarian roots. Inside the Legislative Chambers, the lights are designed after the sky; the circular lights seem to orbit the main center fixtures. The outside of the Capitol may seem simplistic. But its design — both inside and out — was integrally shaped by our state’s history and character.

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Department of Health WRITTEN BY M ARIA FLECK P H O T O S B Y N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

The North Dakota Department of Health is located in the judicial wing of the State Capitol. The Department of Health is committed to improving the health of North Dakotans and increasing their access to quality healthcare. They serve people of all ages from infants to the elderly, and work to promote health at a community wide level as well. The Department of Health offers many different health services and works behind the scenes for a lot of it. They manage public health challenges, advocate and educate, and plan and coordinate emergency response systems. They offer free information on their website on different diseases, disease prevention, and healthy living. The Department of Health also regulates, licenses, and certifies different health related businesses like clinics, assisted living homes, laboratories, emergency medical services, and tattoo parlors. Another interesting aspect of what the Department of Health does involves health records, including birth, death, marriage and divorce records. If you need your records, you can contact the Department of Health to access them. The Department of Health also researches and collects data on the state’s current levels on mandatory reportable diseases, community health profiles, mortality data, immunization rates, opioid and vaping statistics, and more. For more information visit www.health.nd.gov Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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LEONARD CRUNELLE

Sakakawea Wh0? Sakakawea Where? Terrace right outside the Heritage Center’s old front entrance. There is also a replica located in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington D.C. History? This 12 foot bronze statue was dedicated in October 1910 thanks to the Federation of Women’s Clubs of North Dakota. It was created by Leonard Crunelle, a Frenchman who emigrated to the United States at the age of 10 and studied sculpting under Lorado Taft in Chicago. He used Mink Woman, Sakakawea’s granddaughter, as his model for the sculpture. Why? Sakakawea, a Shoshone Native American, guided the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805 from the Missouri River to Yellowstone at the age of 16 with her newborn son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, for part of it. This statue is meant to honor her as a traveler and guide, translator and diplomat, and wife and mother, and to recognize her as a deciding factor in the success of Lewis and Clark’s expedition.

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Who? Pioneer Family Where? The south lawn in front of the North Dakota Capitol History? This eight foot tall bronze statue was presented in 1946 by Harry Falconer McLean in honor of his father, John A. McLean, the first mayor of Bismarck, North Dakota. It was sculpted by Avard Fairbanks, a Utah sculptor. Why? To honor the memories of the pioneers who settled the American Northwest and the importance of their sacrifices in shaping modern North Dakota. The family represents all these brave pioneers and the wagon wheel behind the family symbolizes progress.

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Buffalo What? Buffalo Where? Terrace outside the Heritage Center History? This statue of an American Bison made of rebar was a gift from Dayton’s on September 12, 1986. The artist who created the statue is Bennet Brien. Why? The statue was donated in honor of the state’s centennial.

What? “Cortes” Where? West Mall Road, south of the Legislative Chambers History? This statue of an Arabian horse made of rebar was donated on July 22nd, 1994 by various power corporations. The artist who created this statue was Bennet Brien. Why? The inscription on the statue reads, “From horse power to contemporary power. Progress for the prairie.” Bennet Brien chose to sculpt a horse because of its historical significance to the people of North Dakota.

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John Burke Who? John Burke Where? Right next to the North Dakota capitol. There is also a replica located in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington D.C. History? This bronze eight foot statue was installed February 15th, 1963. It was sculpted by Avard Fairbanks, a Utah sculptor. Why? John Burke was a North Dakota legislator, governor, supreme court justice, and United States treasurer. While governor of North Dakota, his biggest accomplishment was ridding the state government of corrupt political control. He also emphasized public welfare and passed better child labor laws, food and sanitation laws, and medicine regulations. He was known for his integrity and earned the nickname Honest John.

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North Dakota Peace Off icers Memorial What? North Dakota Peace Officers Memorial Where? Outside the west entrance of the judicial wing of the North Dakota Capitol History? The memorial was dedicated on May 21st, 1994. Why? To memorialize North Dakota’s 65 peace keepers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Etched on the black granite panels are the names of the fallen men and women who served as North Dakota Peace Officers.

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What? All Veterans Memorial Where? South lawn on the Capitol Grounds History? The memorial was dedicated in 1989 and originally was dedicated to all North Dakotan veterans who served during the first 100 years of North Dakota’s history. Since then, the names of North Dakotans who died serving in the Persian Gulf and Global War on Terror have been added to the memorial. Why? The memorial is dedicated to all North Dakota veterans, but in a specific way, the 4,050 veterans who died while serving. Inscribed on the 49 bronze tablets surrounding the globe at the memorial’s center are the names of each of these brave men and women. On the globe, the state of North Dakota is raised, and on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month the sun shines through the hole at the top of the dome to illuminate the state in honor of Veterans Day.

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Pioneers of the Future Who? Pioneers of the Future Where? Next to the Veterans Centennial Memorial, south Capitol Grounds History? The statue was established in 1989 and cast by Jeffrey W. Barber of Northfield, Minnesota. Why? The statue is dedicated to the young people who are responsible for North Dakota heritage over the next 100 years. The boy and girl are walking hand-in-hand and represent hope for the future.

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Purple Heart Memorial What? Purple Heart Memorial Where? Capitol Grounds History? Erected by the Department of the North Dakota Military Order of the Purple Heart. Why? The memorial is dedicated to all men and women wounded in all wars.

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The Capitol grounds are meant for us to spend time appreciating and exploring. The grounds crew does such an amazing job keeping the lawn immaculate. Even after reading this issue, if you don’t ever take a step into the Heritage Center or the Capitol building, we want to encourage you to at least take a walk on the grounds. There are routes you can take from onequarter mile up to a full mile loop. If you walk the whole perimeter you will hit just about two miles. If you choose to follow along with the Arboretum Trail, constructed in 1985, you will see that the grounds are covered with over 75 different species of trees and shrubs. Plaques mark each species and identify the trees 1-75. You can pick up the official guidebook at the visitor’s desk and follow along with the stations. They give a brief description of each tree in the guide. You will see trees that you are very familiar with like the American Elm but you will also get to see very unique trees like the Mugo Pine. In the summer months flowers accent the green with the flowering trees. The walk begins by the Heritage Center and takes you up north near the Judicial Wing, then across the front of the Capitol. From there it heads west and south of the mall behind the Governor's Residence all the way down to the south entrance to the grounds. Its last stops are near the Veterans Memorial and south of the Liberty Memorial Building.

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“I think that’s just awesome that it ties in so well with everything the North Dakota Historical Society does and the history curriculum for North Dakota. That was kind of our whole focus, the kids. That’s why it’s kind of a warm, playful, colorful design so kids would hopefully be inspired to learn more about the history of our state because there’s quite a bit of history in North Dakota that’s really interesting to learn about. I can’t wait to get started!” -Melissa Gordon, local artist

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If you are reading this magazine, you have now learned all about the walking trails on the Capitol grounds but not many of us have walked under State Street in the tunnel connecting the east Capitol grounds to Myron Atkinson Park. That is about to change thanks to six ladies’ visions for more. They are calling it the Heritage Art Tunnel Project or HAT. The Heritage Art Tunnel Project began back in May of 2019 when a partnership between Molly McLain at Dakota West Arts Council and Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC Leadership Program participants, Jenny Wollmuth, Becky Haider, Heather Pitsiladis and Tracey Miller, was established. The project partners brought on professional artist Melissa Gordon to lead the art development process. They are funding the project through grants and donations from individuals and businesses. “The team that has worked hard on this project has learned so much throughout this process, and we are so excited for others of all ages to enjoy the art and learn from it, too” says Tracey Miller.

The Heritage Art Tunnel Project will place art within the existing pedestrian tunnel under State Street connecting the east side of the Capitol grounds nearest to the North Dakota Heritage Center to Myron Atkinson Park. The art will depict a timeline of North Dakota history, carefully capturing events throughout history based on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s North Dakota Studies curriculum. North Dakota's two main industries are energy and agriculture. These are sections of the North Dakota 4th grade curriculum, tying together art and learning. The north side of the tunnel will show the development of energy resources from the beginning of time all the way to 2021. This includes coal, natural gas, solar, biofuels and hydropower. The south side of the tunnel will show the agriculture industry. Tunnel prep started in June and the project is expected to be done late summer just in time for a walk through before the snow flies again! For more information visit www.artscapital.org/hatproject.html.

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From actresses to admirals and judges to journalists, the Rough Rider Award recognizes North Dakotans who have gone to high achievement in their respective fields. First awarded in 1961, it is the most significant award bestowed by the state of North Dakota. The name of the award comes from the nickname for the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry. Theodore Roosevelt led the regiment during the Spanish-American War, where they were widely recognized for their bravery. As nearly every North Dakotan knows, Roosevelt himself spent time in the western part of the state. In a speech in Fargo in 1910, he said he would not be president if it weren’t for his time in North Dakota. The Governor selects the award’s recipients in concurrence with the Secretary of State and State Historical Society. 44 different people have earned the awards since its creation. The total will rise to 46 when Jocelyn and Monique Lamoureux receive the award this summer. Several of the recipients spent a significant portion of their lives in Bismarck. While Governor Doug Burgum now resides in Bismarck and is tasked with bestowing the award, he lived in Fargo when he received the award himself in 2009. It was given in recognition of his success as an entrepreneur and generosity as a philanthropist. He founded Great Plains software in 1983, took the company public in 1987, and sold it to Microsoft in 2001. He drove much of the new development in Downtown Fargo and has invested in and helped to develop multiple startup companies in the state.

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Here is a bit more about some of the awardees with significant ties to Bismarck: J U S T I C E J E R R Y VA N D E WA L L E Justice Jerry VandeWalle has been a member of the North Dakota Supreme Court since 1978, including a tenure as the court’s chief justice from 1993 to 2019. He is the longest-serving Supreme Court justice in the state’s history and was the longest-serving chief justice in the nation when he stepped down from the position. According to the Supreme Court’s database, he has authored over 1,600 opinions during his time on the bench. VandeWalle is a native of Noonan, North Dakota, and he attended the University of North Dakota for both his undergraduate and law degrees. UND awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2015, and the university’s law school named its courtroom after him last year. "Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in strengthening North Dakota's judicial system and enhancing the safety and quality of life for our communities,” Governor Dalrymple said when he gave Justice VandeWalle the award. His distinct service on the bench has made him the namesake of a separate award. The North Dakota Bar Association has awarded the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal since 2017 in recognition of individuals who make a significant contribution to the justice system. Justice VandeWalle’s impact on the state’s judicial system is unparalleled, not just because of his tenure, but because of the respect he has earned for his dedicated service to the people of the state.

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SISTER THOMA S WELDER Sister Thomas Welder received the award in 2004. She was a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck and the president of the University of Mary from 1978 to 2009. Sister Welder was a native of Linton, North Dakota and graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in 1958. After attending the College of St. Benedict in Minnesota, she returned to Bismarck to join the community of Benedictine nuns at Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck. She was given the name Sister Thomas when she entered the novitiate in preparation for religious life. After graduating from the College of St. Scholastica with a degree in music, she returned to Bismarck to teach at Mary College — now the University of Mary — in 1963. She became president of the university in 1978. The university grew exponentially during her tenure, increasing from 900 students to over 3,000. She died in June of 2020 and is widely remembered for her selflessness and service to the university and the state. Sister Thomas understood the importance of community and developing a sense of place. “Stability is a connection to a community. It’s a commitment to be for others. To serve. It’s an identity with these people, in this place,” she said to an audience at TEDxFargo in 2017. “Hearing the words of another — hearing their whole truth — takes sacrifice, takes extending ourselves, it takes an expression of love,” she said later in the speech. It’s a beautiful piece of advice from someone who devoted her life to God and others.

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HAROLD SCHAFER Harold Schafer was born near Stanton, N.D. in 1912, and his family moved frequently throughout the state during his childhood. He eventually moved to Bismarck and graduated from Bismarck High School. Schafer is remembered for many things, but his work ethic and spirit of entrepreneurship stand out. During his childhood, he worked a wide range of jobs, from helping out at a butcher shop to being a bellhop at the Patterson Hotel in downtown Bismarck. Eventually, he found his way to a job as a salesman, where he would go on to excel. In 1942 he started on his own, founding the Gold Seal Company in the basement of his home. Through his determination and hard work, the company developed many top-selling products over the decades. He first began by manufacturing his own floor wax, and in 1961 released the iconic Mr. Bubble bubble bath product. As successful as he was as a businessman, Schafer will be remembered for his generosity to those around him. Perhaps the most striking example of this is the energy and resources he put into developing Medora to be one of North Dakota’s top destinations. After selling Gold Seal in 1986, he founded the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. Schafer passed away in 2001, but the foundation still operates many of Medora’s key attractions, including the Burning Hills Amphitheater and the Bully Pulpit Golf Course. The town itself sits at the entryway to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Harold Schafer embodied many of the characteristics that are quintessential to the spirit of the Roughrider Award, and his legacy in North Dakota continues to live on.

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HARRY PE ARCE Harry Pearce received the Roughrider Award in recognition as a businessman and philanthropist. A Bismarck native, he returned to his hometown after law school as a partner at Pearce and Durick. He also served in a variety of roles in the judicial system, including as a police commissioner, municipal judge, and U.S. magistrate. He joined General Motors as general counsel in 1985 and rose to be an executive vice president by 1992. He was recognized for business acumen during his time at GM. In 1993, the L.A. Times described him as “a man to watch at GM” after he called out NBC for rigging a crash test of a GM vehicle during an episode of Dateline. Pearce was trained as an engineer during his undergraduate studies at the Air Force Academy. He was not seen as a “typical” GM executive, but he is credited with driving change and efficiency within the organization. He was diagnosed with Leukemia in 1999. He was hospitalized for five weeks during the treatment but was back working the day after he was released. He described the experience as transformational for how he viewed his relationships and the values he brought to the workplace. “It causes you to focus on your own ethics and your own values more than you ever did, and the importance of those values in the business world,” he told Fortune magazine during his recovery. He went on to devote much of his time and resources towards organizations that support leukemia and bone marrow research. After his time in leadership at GM, he served on the boards of several other large corporations before retiring from MDU in 2019.

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ADM. WILLIAM OWENS William Owens was born and raised in Bismarck before he left to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis. After graduating in 1962, he spent the beginning of his career on a nuclear submarine, including a tour of duty during the Vietnam War. He received a series of promotions during his naval career. In 1990 he was made commander of the 6th Fleet, which is positioned primarily in the Mediterranean Sea. Forces under his command were tasked with executing the first missions of Operation Desert Storm. He was appointed by President Clinton to serve as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1994. During his time in the military, Admiral Owens was known for being forward-thinking and futuristic. A deputy defense secretary described Owens as “the energy for change.” Many of the things he focused on — including drones and surveillance satellites — are commonplace in naval warfare today. In 2001, he published the book Lifting the Fog of War, which focused on the necessity of the military investing in technology to succeed in the future. This focus on technology served Owens well after he retired from the military in 1996. He went on to serve in leadership roles at multiple information technology and telecommunications companies, including as chairman of Century Link, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the country. He has served on the boards of over 20 companies and is seen as an expert on USChina relations.

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New Additions WRITTEN BY SE AN CLE ARY P H O T O S B Y N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

While there is a lot of history on the Capitol Grounds, visitors to the Capitol will notice a few new additions around the grounds as well. The first is hard to miss; a new sign was installed on the south side of the Capitol Grounds in April of 2020. It is larger and better lit than the previous sign, and it is made of granite and limestone, just like the Capitol itself. Inside the Capitol, a new entryway greets visitors. It was finished in December of 2020 and takes the place of a tunnel that ran under the Capitol’s front steps. The south entrance serves as the main entryway for the public, and the new addition has made the Capitol more accessible for visitors with disabilities. During this past Legislative session, more funding was appropriated to ensure the Capitol is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Those improvements began 50

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this summer. The new entryway wasn’t the only addition that made the Capitol more accessible to the public. Cameras and projector screens were placed in all the Legislature’s committee rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. These upgrades assisted with remote participation for both lawmakers and citizens throughout the state. Committee testimony is now live-streamed online and easily found for future reference. Written testimony is also posted on the Legislature's website, boosting accessibility and transparency. Many changes to the grounds over the years are routine maintenance, while others are more concrete. The technological upgrades ensure the building can keep pace with the digital requirements of governing in the 21st century.

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RAYANN’S MORNING ROUTINE 8:00 Alarm goes off 8:05 Get Ready 8:10 Eat Breakfast 8:15 Out the Door Looking Flawless Rolling straight out of bed and looking flawless in the morning is not an easy task, but for Rayann, a Master Esthetician at Kharma Vida, it’s an everyday occurrence. Rayann simply throws on some tinted moisturizer, blush, and sunscreen, brushes her lashes quickly, and fixes her hair. “I can be ready in five to ten minutes tops,” says Rayann. Sound too good to be true? Here’s how she does it. BROWS A major part of Rayann's quick and easy morning routine are her eyebrows, which she has waxed, shaped, and tinted. Kharma Vida offers three options for your eyebrows: tinting, henna, and microblading. Both tinting and henna give your brows a fuller and darker look, but the henna lasts longer as it stains the skin, not just the hair. Microblading is a semi-permanent form of makeup. After one appointment, your brows’ look lasts for 12-18 months before it begins to fade.

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Anima Cucina 101 N 5th St

4-5:30 pm $1 off draft beer $2 off 6 oz glasses of wine $15 and under $3 off 6 oz glasses of wine over $15 10% off bottles of wine

Blarney Stone Pub 408 E. Main

3-6pm, 9-close $1 off draft beer $1 off bar pours $1 off house wine

Broadway Grill and Tavern Broadway Centre at 100 W Broadway

3-6pm Happy Hour $4 well drinks $4-4.50 beers $5-6 wine by the glass

3-6pm Happy Hour $4 well drinks $4-4.50 beers $5-6 wine by the glass. 25% wine bottles

5-7pm $4 domestic taps $5 tall import/ craft taps 50% off house wine bottle or glass $3 pours

2-8pm $2.75 taps, domestic & bottles, & well drinks 8-10pm 241’s on all drinks behind the bar

2-8pm $2.75 taps, domestic & bottles, & well drinks 8-10pm Ladies' night $5 fishbowls $5 schooners for everyone

2-8pm $2.75 taps, domestic & bottles, & well drinks 8-10pm 241's on everything

The Bistro 1103 E Front Ave

Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse 118 S 3rd St

2-8pm $2.75 taps, domestic & bottles, & well drinks Free Birthday Mug or Buy a $2 mug for $4 for taps, wells, and teas or $7 for topshelf

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Sunday

3-6pm, 9-close $1 off draft beer $1 off bar pours $1 off house wine

9-close $1 off pints $1 off bar pours $1 off house wine

All Day $1 off pints $1 off bar pours $1 off house wine

3-6pm Happy Hour $4 well drinks $4-4.50 beers $5-6 wine by the glass

2-8pm $2.75 taps, domestic & bottles, & well drinks 7-9pm 50 cent taps

4-8pm $2.75 taps, domestic bottles, and well drinks 7-10pm $10 all you can drink

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Elbow Room 115 S 5th St

11am-2pm & 4-6pm $.75 off domestics and barpours 7pm-close $3 you call it

11am-2pm & 4-6pm $.75 off domestics and barpours 7pm-close $3 crafts and rails

11am-2pm & 4-6pm $.75 off domestics and barpours 7pm-close $3.50 whiskey $1.25 keystone drafts all day

11am-2pm & 4-6pm $.75 off domestics and barpours 7pm-close $3 you call it

All Day $3 Jack Fire

All Day $4 Patron

All Day $3 "You Call It"

All Day 50% off margaritas

4-6pm & 9-close $1 off wine and cocktails $1 off craft drafts and all beer bottles

All Day 50% off long island ice teas

4-6pm & 9-close $1 off wine and cocktails $1 off craft drafts and all beer bottles

4-6pm $1 off pints

2-6pm $1 off pints

Luft 510 E Main Ave

All Day $3 you call it drinks

4-6pm $3 draft beer pints and well pours Service Industry Tuesday $3 Domestic $3 Select You Call Its

4-6pm $3 draft beer pints and well pours All Day $4 on select vodka and whiskey cocktails

4-6pm $3 draft beer pints and well pours 9pmclose $3 well pours

4-6pm $3 draft beer pints and well pours 9pm-close $3.50 Luft Redeye,

MacKenzie River 4510 Skyline Crossings

3-6pm $4 Craft Pints $3 Domestic Pints $1 Off Glasses of Wine $3 Wells

All Day $3 Crown, $2.50 Black Velvet and 3-6pm & 9pmclose $4 tap beers, pints, and other liquors and $6 wine, tea, margaritas, bullet mule & Mosow mule

All Day $2.50 UV $3 Cuervo Tequila and $3.25 Long Island Teas 3-6pm & 9pmclose $4 tap beers, pints, and other liquors and $6 wine, tea, margaritas, bullet mule & Mosow mule

All Day $3 gin $3 Titos $2.50 Bacardi and Windsor 3-6pm & 9pmclose $4 tap beers, pints, and other liquors and $6 wine, tea, margaritas, bullet mule & Mosow mule

All Day $3 Captain Morgan and Jack Daniels, $3.50 Colorado Bulldogs $3 Amber box 3-6pm & 9pmclose $4 tap beers, pints, and other liquors and $6 wine, tea, margaritas, bullet mule & Mosow mule

Ground Round 526 S 3rd St

Laughing Sun Brewing Co. 107 N 5th St

O’Brien’s 1059 E Interstate Ave

All Day specials on bloody mary's, caesars, clam diggers

All Day $3 you call it drinks

3-6pm $4 Craft Pints $3 Domestic Pints $1 Off Glasses of Wine $3 Wells

4-6pm All Day 241’s on the first Tap beer specials set of drinks $2 short 5pm-close domestic beers $3 Ultras 3-6pm & 9pm5pm-close 3-6pm & 9pmclose $3 Bloody Marys close $4 tap beers, $2.50 well drinks $4 tap beers, pints, and other $1.00 of pitchers pints, and other liquors and all day liquors and $6 wine, tea, $6 wine, tea, margaritas, margaritas, bullet mule & bullet mule & Mosow mule Mosow mule

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Bismarck

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Peacock Alley 422 East Main

3-6pm, 9-close $4 tap beer pints $6 select wine, beer, margaritas

11am-5pm $3.50 pounders, bloody mary's 8-10pm $2 & $3 you call and caesars it drinks 8-10pm $2 & $3 you call it drinks

Sunday

Sidelines 300 S 5th St

9pm-midnight $1 off domestic bottles & cans, $3 Ice Hole

9pm-midnight $1 off tall draft beer, $3 shots of jag

9pm-midnight 241s

9pm-midnight $3.50 Crown drinks $3 shots of Fireball

Sports Page 1120 Tacoma Ave

3-6pm happy hour on well drinks, domestics & more

Stadium Sports Bar 1247 W Divide Ave

All Day $1 off drinks

4-6pm $1 off drinks 4pm-midnight $1 off tall top beers

4-6pm $1 off drinks 9-11pm 241 bottles

4-6pm $1 off drinks All Day $4 Absoluts

3-7pm $1 off everything

11am-3pm $3 bloody marys, caesars, & clam diggers

Tap-In Tavern 601 Memorial Hwy

All Day all drinks $3.25

All Day all pounders $3.50

All Day seltzers & domestic pints 3.50

2-7pm $1 off all drinks.

All Day $2.75 domestics

Toasted Frog 124 N 4th St

4-6pm 50% off lavosh, taps, & glasses of wine

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MANDANMonday Broken Oar 4724 Pintail Loop SE

4-6pm .50 off all drinks

4-6pm .50 off all drinks 12-6pm Men's day $2 domestics and wells

The Drink 4007 South Bay Dr SE

3-8pm $4.50 tall domestic, $3.25 short domestic bottles, & wells

9pm-midnight 241s

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MANDAN Monday Lonesome Dove 3929 Memorial Hwy

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Wednesday

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Friday

Happy Hour 11am-1pm & 4-7pm 7-11pm 241’s

Happy Hour 11am-1pm & 4-7pm All Day $4 Long Island teas

Happy Hour 11am-1pm & 4-7pm All Day $3 Fireball shots

Last Call 118 W Main St

All Day Happy hour

Powerhouse Bar & Grill 501 Burlington St SE

4-6pm $2.75 Domestic bottles & well drinks $3.75 Tall Taps

Rusty's Saloon and Grill 2331 Co Rd 136 St. Anthony, ND

$6 mules $4 house wines

$1 off whiskey drinks $6 mules $4 house wines

$6 mules $4 house wines

$3 Fireball shots and drinks $6 mules $4 house wines

Strawberry Bar 210 W Main

6-10pm 241 beers, All day 241 well drinks

6-10pm 241 well drinks

Happy Hour 11am-1pm & 4-7pm $4 Bomb Shots

Happy Hour 11am-1pm & 4-7pm $3 Canned Beers

6-10pm 241 well drinks

6-10pm 241 beers, All day 241 well drinks

11-1pm & 5-7pm 11-1pm & 5-7pm 11-1pm & 5-7pm 11-1pm & 5-7pm 11-1pm & 5-7pm 11-1pm & 5-7pm $3 beers, $3 $3 beers 11-1pm & 5-7pm $3 beers, $4 $3 beers, $3 $3 beers, $3 $3 beers, $3 Fireball & $3 pounders & $3 beers turkey bombs, Jack Fires, $1 off lemon drops, & Fireball Margan's Screwball $3 well drinks taps 241s

LINCOLNMonday DJ's Tavern 70 Santee Rd

Sunday

12-5pm 12-5pm 12-5pm 12-5pm 12-5pm 12-5pm 12-5pm $2.50 regular $2.50 regular $2.50 regular $2.50 regular $2.50 regular $2.50 regular $2.50 regular drink and beer, drink and beer, drink and beer, drink and beer, drink and beer, drink and beer, drink and beer, 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm $3 regular drinks $3 regular drinks $3 regular drinks $3 regular drinks $3 regular drinks $3 regular drinks $3 regular drinks and beer and beer and beer and beer and beer and beer and beer All Day Happy Hour $1 off drinks

Vicky’s 106 2nd Ave NW

Saturday

4-7pm happy hour 2.75 domestics, bottles, and wells .50 off other drinks

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Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

4-7pm happy hour 2.75 domestics, bottles, and wells .50 off other drinks

1-4pm happy hour 2.75 domestics, bottles, and wells .50 off other drinks

Buckets of Beer (domestic) $16

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