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Back Then with Tracy Briggs episodes
- Why is a former Moorhead High basketball player featured in the movie 'Oppenheimer?'
Warren Magnuson was the Spud team captain and later hobnobbed with U.S. presidents, dated movie stars and quietly became one of the most powerful men in the country.
10 min - Not only did WWII veterans defeat Hitler, they gave us access to the chocolate chip cookie
August 4th is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, a day to honor the nation's No. #1 homebaked cookie. But how was GI Joe responsible for its popularity?
7 min - At 100, Gate City Bank seeks to 'live the dream' with a cookie on top
Gate City was founded 100 years ago this summer. Employees today say after more than a century, you'd be surprised at what hasn't changed.
8 min - 'Come on Barbie, let's go party' in my Barbie-themed guest room
It might not be a Dreamhouse, but my guest room features my favorite childhood Barbies and other vintage favorites.
12 min - Do you put ketchup on your hot dog? One sausage expert says 'stop it!'
The ketchup debate rages on this National Hot Dog Day over tastes, traditions, and what is just none of your doggone business.
8 min - How a boxing match between champ Jack Dempsey and a popular Minnesotan nearly destroyed a tiny Montana town
On July 4, 1923 — 100 years ago — 3,000 people swarmed The Forum building to get the as-it-happens news of the fight, but the aftermath of the brawl was far more interesting.
14 min - The mysteries surrounding the Batmobile's visit to Fargo have been solved (mostly)
Last month Forum Communications looked into whether the Batmobile was impounded by Fargo Police in 1968 and whether one certain child might know the answer.
See more from Tracy Briggs at https://www.inforum.com/tracy-briggs.
12 min - NDSU hangout was little talked about victim of infamous Fargo tornado
It was the place to go for students to grab a bite between classes, but the deadly 1957 tornado tried to put an end to that.
9 min - Thanks for being our pal, Penny!
Penny Andrist of Penny and Pals has retired after more than 30 years as a children's entertainer. She left her mark on my kids and so many more.
7 min - Fargo fans circling the bases to get the superstar candy bar that 'tastes like childhood'
Reggie candy bars were all the rage when Mr. October ruled the baseball diamond in the late 1970s. Now, after more than 40 years they're back and chocolate-loving baseball fans are on board.
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About Back Then with Tracy Briggs
From the publisher's feed
Midwest memories of the good old days and a few cool people we've met along the way.
Find more stories by Tracy Briggs here: https://www.inforum.com/tracy-briggs