Hi. I’m Mike. Glad to meetcha.
I’ve been taking pictures of North Dakota for several years at first for television, then newspaper, then as a public works project PR guy. Though I’ve won awards for both my documentaries and my newspaper photos and writing, I tend to be a lot more private these days. I show my works at art shows, and perhaps at a gallery you might know of.
North Dakota is my favorite model and I visit her in the summer on my motorcycle. Or I travel the state in my pickup truck with my dog Gunnar, a foster dog whom I’m working with to make friendly. Success!
Much of what you will see here is from that perspective — summer, dog or motorcycle.
Because I’m a principal contributor to a regional promotional effort for Western North Dakota called Beautiful Bakken, much of my work focuses on West River North Dakota.
http://www.beautifulbakken.com
I winter here, too and take advantage of the state’s outdoor opportunities.
You can find me at mykuhls@hotmail.com
or my FaceBook page mykuhls photography.
Thanks.
Mike
North Dakota 365 
I love North Dakota 365!
Nice blog and photos, ND! From the south, SD.
Well thank you very much, South Dakota! Nice to have a connection with you.
I recognize the old wooden grain bin. Stumbled upon it while looking for images of barnwood. The grain bin, broken windmill and an old foundation are all that was left of what my dad calls “the old farm”. County Road 25, right?
I believe you’re right. I had to think about it and check the map. Good eye!
So hey, where did you get that photo of the old train car ? Town ? Location ?
East of Minot, south side of Highway 2 near Blaisdell.
It’s near Blaisdell, west of Minot on Hwy 2.
I grew up in Golden Valley. Lived there until I was 12. Then my dad, Harold Kiesz, was elected Mercer County Sheriff and we moved to the county seat of Stanton. My Grandfather, Christian Kiesz, homesteaded south of Golden Valley in 1901. I still have lots of family living around there and in Dodge and Halliday. Thanks for the history lesson.
Karen, you are probably a storehouse of history and stories from the region. Would love to buy you a cuppa coffee at the Saddle Sore and listen to your stories.
Have you been to the Sheyenne River Valley down by Kathryn, ND. Beautiful area, It’s not to far from my hometown of Cuba, ND
That’s a gorgeous scenic valley, isn’t it, from south of Cooperstown down to Ellendale. Love it!
you might enjoy one of my posts https://prairiechat.com/2017/02/08/the-steel-watchman/ a lot of my stuff is based on North Dakota.
You’re very creative. From time to time we check out your latest entries. Keep up the good work!