We have a little housekeeping to do concerning the 2023 nominees for the Hall of Honorees and NDCHF newsletter editor Tess Howie joins us to do just that. We also talk about the upcoming annual meeting in Minot which will be held February 17th and 18th at the Clarion Hotel Convention Center. Western North Dakota has a huge impact on various entities including the Dickinson Convention and Visitors Bureau. Executive Director Terri Thiel has a strong passion for this area of our state and she has for going on 3 decades. We sat down with her at her office and discussed many great things including ..read more

On this episode of Dakota Cowboy, we travel to Burlington, ND, for the coronation of Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2023 Lindsey Miller.  While there, we sat down with Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2014 and the National Director for The Miss Rodeo ND organization, Codi Ann Miller. She gives us some insight into the importance of the coronation celebration, the biggest fundraiser of the year for the new Miss Rodeo ND.  Lindsey received her crown from Miss Rodeo ND 2022 Elise Nicole Burwell. We traveled to The Killdeer Saddle Club, where 13 months previously, Elise had held her coronation ceremon ..read more

Kristi Toof moved from Nebraska to Fairfield, ND, a few years ago after meeting her soulmate on a street corner in Deadwood, SD. Now, she balances life on a badlands ranch with being the new gift shop manager at The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. Her passion for all things North Dakota is evident, and now Kristi admits she knows more about the Peace Garden State than the Cornhusker State!  January 18th was National Museum Selfie Day. The CEO of the National Day Calendar, Marlo Anderson, made the journey from their world headquarters in Mandan, ND, to "celebrate" at The North Dakota Co ..read more

The 2010 NDCHF inductee Rex Cook is a very seasoned saddle maker. He first honed his craft in other areas of leatherwork for many years before making over 100 saddles. Rex is on the program today discussing saddles, their origin, parts of a saddle, and more.  With the NDCHF annual meeting coming up, there is an opportunity for attendees to take home a beautiful saddle from Miles City Saddlery courtesy of board member Nelson Heart. We chat with Nelson and give you a glimpse of that saddle.  "The Senator" Steve Tomac was inducted into the NDCHF in 2008 in the category "Rodeo Arena ..read more

The NDCHF Board of Directors met recently, and through the assistance of the committee for historical accuracy, they have produced the final ballot. Testimony will be offered for each nominee, and trustees will submit their final votes. NDCHF executive director Rick Thompson joins us to reveal the names on the final ballot in each category for this year.  The NDCHF has had some fantastic raffles in the past, and this year will be no different. NDCHF donor relations Irene Johnson joins us to discuss this year's prizes. She also shares her enthusiasm for the exciting plans that are taking ..read more

Joe Wiegand is a "Goodwill Ambassador" for the city of Medora and the TR Medora Foundation. His passion for all things Theodore Roosevelt is evident as we discuss the year that was and the year that is in Medora and beyond. Joe has a hectic schedule "reprising" Theodore Roosevelt, and he shares some of the upcoming events as we chat in the lobby of The Roughrider Hotel. Across the street from the hotel is the downtown headquarters of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. We sat with a very enthusiastic Amy McCaan, the library's Community Relations Director. The philosophy, personality ..read more

The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame executive director Rick Thompson joins us to talk about the year that was and the year to come and to wish everyone associated with The NDCHF a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Scott Bachmeir ranches near Golva, ND. We sit with him at The Golva Bar and talk about his support of The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, his broadcasting career, fellow broadcasters, and much more. We also go back to the inaugural NDCHF induction ceremonies as Jim and Tom Tecsher become among the very first people inducted into the Hall of Honorees. They both were stro ..read more

Our sample testimony today includes Jay Doan testifying on behalf of The Black Leg Ranch. He tells us a very interesting fact concerning his grandfather's birth and death.  Plus, Jim Lowman testifies for Ralph "Doc" Hubbard, who has not been inducted into the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. Yet.  Dawn Carson is the NDRA 2022 All Around Champion Cowgirl and Reserve Barrel Racing Champion. Her knowledge and understanding of horses are admired by all who know her. Tisa Peek of Dakota Horse Magazine is a close friend. She sits down with Dawn for a conversation about her relationship ..read more

With the deadline for nominations in the 2023 Hall of Honorees approaching, we bring you more sample testimony. Today, Ryan Hanna testifies on behalf of Herb Birdsall from 2017, and from 2018 Rick Thompson testifies on behalf of The "Wild Man," Larry Sandvick. The North Dakota Rodeo Association recently held its annual meeting at The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. Board President Nate Horner expresses optimism heading into 2023. They are also seeking bids from cities in North Dakota interested in hosting their 2023 year-end finals. We have details in our conversation with Nate on today's s ..read more

Ep. 22-Tess Howie, Linda Little & featured inductee Louis L'Amour North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame museum curator Tess Howie joins us to encourage trustees to get their nominations in for the Class of 2023 in the Hall of Honorees. She indicates some changes have been made to the forms this year and points them out. Tess also touches on some of the new displays planned for next season. North Dakota sculptor Linda Little whose work includes the life-size bronze of the saluting soldier at The Stark County Veterans Memorial in Dickinson, the bust of Harold and Ed Schafer on display at the Rou ..read more