The Dakota Marker

For 8 years, the NDSU Bison and the SDSU Jackrabbits have battled fiercely in a newly forged Division I football rivalry. On October 22nd, NDSU traveled to Brookings to attempt something it hadn’t accomplished since 1999…to defeat the Jackrabbits on their own turf! This year, the Bison were successful and they evened the record of…

Breker Farm Featured in Dakota Farmer Magazine

The family farm which is bringing you Coteau des Prairies Lodge is featured in the October issue of Dakota Farmer Magazine. The article briefly summarizes the recent history and leading-edge practices of the multi-generational family operation. Joe Breker is the fourth generation farmer of an operation which has sewn and harvested over a century’s worth…

Building the Log Wall – Part 3

Have you been patiently waiting for a construction update? Well, you are in for a treat! The construction crew has been working diligently on the log walls and they are very close to being completed (everything is done except a small portion of the main entryway). Building the log walls has been a very labor…

Uffda Day 2011 [Video]

Take a few minutes to enjoy this celebration of our community’s Norwegian heritage. This year marked the 27th Annual Uffda Day Fall Festival, held in Rutland, ND (population 163). Thousands of folks, delighted by Scandinavian treats and the simpler things in life, flocked to the locally renown event on Sunday, October 2nd. Rutland is located…