"Did You Know That" is a newspaper column written by Curt Eriksmoen and edited by his wife, Jan. The articles focus on notable people, places, and events concerning North Dakota and have attracted many readers. The column, which has been in publication for over six years currently runs in three North Dakota newspapers, and certain articles have been published by magazines and other newspapers, including one in Norway. Curt Eriksmoen is a noted North Dakota historian who has assisted in the editing of textbooks and was also the editor or co-editor of three North Dakota Blue Books. From 1988 to 2001, he was the social studies coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Curt is from Leeds, North Dakota and received his B.A. and M.A. in history at UND. Jan is from Bismarck, North Dakota and received her B.S. in business administration from Moorhead State University. The couple resides in Fargo with their dog, Rambo.

Emails from authors about Did You Know That:

I just finished reading your book. I found it very interesting and I was surprised so many people have been touched by North Dakota in their lifetime. I look forward to your next in a series.
           Merle McMorrow, author of From Breckenridge to Bastogne

I never miss your articles. Great stories.
           Hiram Darche, author of The Day of the Bonanza

I have started reading your book, takin ga person or two at a time, and am enjoying the read.
            Bruce Gjovig, author of Boxcar of Peaches

Your articles share significant episodes on ND history of which the public is not often informed. Thanks, keep up the excellent series.
             Arland O. Fiske, author of The Best of the Norwegian Heritage

I always read your columns on the history of the state with interest. Keep up the good work. 
             David Danbom, author of Born in the Country: A History of Rural America