Published August 20, 2012, 06:22 AM

NDSU’s origins date back to 1862

FARGO — An often overlooked piece of legislation that sailed through Congress 150 years ago paved the way for North Dakota State University to be established here in 1890 — even if some city leaders didn’t want it.

By: Ryan Johnson, Forum Communications, The Jamestown Sun

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