Mr. President. it was 125 years ago that pioneers in Dakota Territory created the community that is now Rutland. ND. Those pioneers included hopeful immigrants from Norway. Sweden. Germany. Ireland. Poland. England. and Scotland. seeking new homesteads on the unbroken prairie. harddriving businessmen and railroad workers from the Eastern States finding opportunity on Americas frontier. and the WahpetonSisseton band of the Dakota people. adapting to changing times and preserving ancient traditions as their world changed around them. These pioneers built a solid foundation of family. faith. and education for their community. establishing farm homes. churches. and schools first. When the Great Northern Railway built its line through the territory. the community was given its name in honor of Rutland.
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