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North Dakota's only castle under construction but open for tours
Rolette County, ND - North Dakota may be home to miles and miles of farmland, but there are quite a few hidden gems throughout the prairie.
For example, did you know that there's a castle here in the Peace Garden State?
Back in the early 1900s, Irish immigrant Maurice Coghlan went big when he moved to Dakota Territory, building a 4,000 square feet, 6 bedroom home.
It's the big size and the 12 feet diameter, two story turret that makes it the only castle in our state.
Read more and watch video: http://www.myndnow.com/news/minot-news/north-dakotas-only-castle-under-construction-but-open-for-tours/1151147090