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Forgotten true crime from the Dakota frontier.

Growing up near Turtle Lake, North Dakota, Ron Berget heard stories of dangerous raiders who preyed on settlers across Eastern Montana and Northwestern Dakota Territory during the 1880s. What began as local folklore led to decades of historical research.

In “The Montana Stranglers in Dakota Territory,” Berget uncovers the real people, deadly raids, and little-known events that shaped life on the northern frontier.

A fascinating true story of crime, survival, and a chapter of Dakota Territory history many have never heard.

It’s a perfect read for this summer!

There is something special about summer reading magic, especially for children and young readers.

Summer break is the perfect time to put good books into young hands, and these titles from regional authors are wonderful choices for the season. From cowboys and cowgirls to zoo animal adventures and the journey of a curious cat, these stories are a fun way to help youngsters enjoy their summer while building a love of reading.

And there’s even more to celebrate this season.

Just in time for America’s 250th birthday comes the newest book from Paulette Bullinger and Kevin Kremer: July 4, 2026 -- The Tenacious 10 Celebrate the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

In this adventure, nine teens from North Dakota and their robot fly by saucer to every state capital and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where holograms talk, teach, and inspire them. It’s a lively read for young people and adults alike.

Even better, this title was selected by the North Dakota Center for the Book to represent the state at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. this summer as part of the Great Reads from Great Places exhibit.

Pick up these books now at DakotaBookNet.com and let summer reading begin.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there!🌸

At DakotaBooknet.com, we are honored to carry forward stories about many remarkable women!

Today, we encourage you to sit down with the mothers and grandmothers in your life and ask about their stories, their memories, and the lives they have lived.

Everyone has a story. That is why we do what we do, celebrating books, preserving history, and sharing the voices that deserve to be remembered.

This Mother’s Day, give the gift of a good book, give the mothers in your life a hug, and take time to listen to the stories from the matriarchs in your life💐📚