Episode 4

Episode 4

In this week’s podcast, we try a new format, focusing on just the history of the Midwest. Key stories look at Elizabeth McClelland, also known as Little Casino, who ran the toniest bawdy house in Bismarck, as well as a bit of historic events that occurred this week in history, including the death of a Lakota chieftain, as well as the Wolf Family Murder, one of the most grisly murders to happen in North Dakota.

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Episode Three: Wild West Women of Bismarck

Episode Three: Wild West Women of Bismarck

In this episode of the Midwestern Scout, we explore two wild west women of Bismarck, Mollie Myers, a reformed prostitute, and famed psychic, and Mrs. Nash, possibly the most famous Army laundress, who had a great secret. Also explored is how these two women intersected.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

Subscribe: iTunes Midwestern Scout Episode 2 The Town of Sims Custer’s Mistress Cemetery for the Giants Music Music for this episode by Jason Shaw, with…

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Episode one: Slaying of the Seven Sons

Episode one: Slaying of the Seven Sons

Midwestern Scout Episode 1 Slaying of the Seven Sons In one of Shane Balkowitsch’s largest photo shoots, the Slaying of the Seven Sons paved the…

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The Slaying of the Sons

The Slaying of the Sons

Dustin White Editor It’s been nearly a year since Shane Balkowitsch invited a group of fellow artists into his studio, for what would be his…

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