Preserving North Dakota’s Stories with DakotaBookNet.com
Rick, a historian, broadcaster, and Army veteran, reflects on his decades of service in broadcasting, government, and education—careers that have deepened his passion for preserving North Dakota’s past. Andrea, an accomplished writer, editor, and former North Dakota Horizons magazine editor, discusses how her journalism background and commitment to storytelling led to the creation of DakotaBookNet.com. Together, they explain how their business, Smoky Water Press, and the DakotaBookNet platform have helped local authors publish and sell regional books, keeping the state’s culture and history alive for future generations. Their shared mission: to encourage people to write, document, and pass down their family and community stories—the most meaningful legacy anyone can leave behind.
