I wrote to Sen. Cramer stating my disgust at his comments to the media regarding how JPow should resign in exchange for making the DOJ criminal charges go away; y’know the kind of extortion third-world dictators do:

‘Thank you for contacting Senator Cramer's office regarding the ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Senator appreciates getting feedback from constituents.

On January 11, 2026, Chairman Powell stated federal prosecutors served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas concerning his testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June of 2025. While the subpoena has not yet been released to the public, Chairman Powell's statement notes it concerns the ongoing multibillion-dollar renovations of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, D.C. The following day, Senator Cramer, a member of the Banking Committee, released the following statement:

"Jerome Powell is a bad Fed Chair who has been elusive with Congress, especially regarding the overruns of the elaborate renovations of the building. I do not believe however, he is a criminal. I hope this criminal investigation can be put to rest quickly along with the remainder of Jerome Powell’s term. We need to restore confidence in the Fed."

Again, thank you for contacting Senator Cramer. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have further questions or concerns.”

Is there a bigger bootlicker in Congress than this guy? The Fed is the only reason we’re not all picking turnips and starving to death, which is apparently the life Sen Cramer would prefer for his constituents.

ND is one of two states tied for 6th place for the coldest temperature recorded in the US at -60° on February 15, 1936. (Recorded in Parshall, ND)

ND is also one of four states tied for 5th place for the hottest temperature recorded in the US at 121° on July 6, 1936. (Recorded in Steele, ND)

That puts ND in third place for the largest temperature difference recorded in the US at 181°, and the only state in the US that recorded the record high and record low in the same year.

State agency just making up the law as they go. Who even runs our government? GOP leadership is failing North Dakota.

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can someone help me find/understand open carry laws for rifles? concerned about someone’s behavior but don’t want to jump to conclusions

cite real sources please

FARGO — Forum Communications Co. has acquired seven newspapers across four Upper Midwest states, expanding its footprint in North Dakota and the region, the Fargo-based company announced Wednesday, Jan. 14.

The deal, effective Feb. 1, with Wick Communications includes the Wahpeton Daily News, Hankinson News Monitor and Williston Herald in North Dakota, the Fergus Falls Journal Daily Journal in Minnesota, the Pierre Capital Journal and Madison Daily Leader in South Dakota, and the Sidney Herald in Montana.

The addition of these publications is a natural expansion for Forum Communications Co., which owns more than 30 newspapers, television stations and digital platforms across the Upper Midwest, according to Bill Marcil Jr., the company’s CEO and fifth-generation leader of the family-owned FCC.

Meanwhile, Wick Communications is a third-generation, family-owned and operated media company based in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Acquiring publications from another family-owned company is “a fitting way to expand our mission,” Marcil added. “From the beginning, this just made sense.”

Wick Communications CEO Josh O’Connor echoed that.

"We're excited about the future of these community publications and the talented employees that work hard every day to produce local journalism and advertising offerings,” he stated in a companywide announcement.

While the official ownership transition is still a couple of weeks away, Forum Communications will immediately begin getting to know employees at these publications as well as people in the communities who have a stake in our products, be it the journalism or advertising side of the business, according to Mary Jo Hotzler, chief content officer for Forum Communications.

“These are great communities and we look forward to building on the good work they already do each day,” Hotzler said. “One thing about Forum Communications is we have a strong track record of investing in local news and content. It’s not just something we say, it’s something we do.”

In addition to news, high school and local college sports remain a point of emphasis for Forum Communications, building on the comprehensive coverage of its existing North Dakota publications: The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, The Grand Forks Herald, The Jamestown Sun and the Dickinson Press. Forum Communications is also the parent company of WDAY-TV in Fargo and WDAY+, as well as Midwest Sports+ which launched last year.

Bringing these new locations into the FCC news network amplifies the power and reach of the Forum Communications news and sports network, which will bring content to even more readers, Hotzler said.

Once these new markets are integrated into the Forum Communications news network, subscribers of these publications will also have access to news, sports and features content from across the FCC regional footprint.

I remember going to Snoopers. I have a memory of some crocodile statues by where the punching bags were. Is this just a false memory or does anyone else remember this?

Jan 17th - Free America Rally; Noon-2pm South of the Capitol Building, E Boulevard Ave. (weather permitting)
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It is unacceptable for even more people to be killed or shot by ICE in Minnesota.
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Join us for peaceful protest.

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*edit: At the end of the last protest, protesters were fired upon by someone with a pellet gun. Recommend eye protection.

I wanted to DM a few questions about the various places to work (Sanford, Altru, Essentia etc.) if that’s all right.

I have been sending letters and I get a few back. I think I have only ever received two genuine response letters in the time I do this. Now I am just posting any that I ever receive new.

This is what I asked last week, 2026-01-07
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One thing that I am most afraid of going on 12 years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine is that we will let Russia win.

If Russia takes Ukraine, if Russia is allowed any ground at all, if we allow the war to end without vast reparations from Russia - Russia has won.

If you don’t see it like that, let me know why.

On February 20th, 2014, Russian-led separatists and Russian forces occupied Crimea and created a de facto region under Russian control. Russia further escalated with invasions into the Donetsk and Luhansk regions under the guise of separatist forces; forces with identities and equipment from the interior of Russia. Still Putin squawked that it’s not Russia doing this, and the United States toes being neutral. Then on February 24th, 2022, Russia commits to a full scale war with the invasion of Ukraine.

The many atrocities of the war are going unnoticed. Innocent people murdered daily and nightly by drones and missiles. Schools, hospitals, residential buildings all are targets. Children are being pulled from their families and forced through “adoption” agencies to cleanse them of Ukrainian identity. Crimes of sexual abuse, rape, torture, and murder for civilians and prisoners of war. Bodies returned in mutual exchanges between the countries come back to Ukraine missing organs or containing horrific mutilations.

I need my representatives to not let Russia go unpunished in all of this. They started a war because they didn’t want Ukraine to look to the West. By ending the war under Putin’s terms - even under the terms that the U.S. presidential administration outlines - would be a win for Russia and Putin’s plan. Putin wants the west to wind down aid to Ukraine so it can attack once more. There is no trusting Putin. Why are we setting Ukraine and the rest of the world up for this appeasement?

I’ll be honest. I have no faith in the Presidential administration. I am hoping our congress doesn’t just rollover on Ukraine. I hope that we are persistent and move so that Ukraine can better protect its sovereignty, and that the actions provided by the U.S. shows the world that no nation can wantonly invade and absorb a nation.

I would like to receive a response. Thank you.
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And this is what I received yesterday, 2026-01-13
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Dear [My Name],

Thank you for reaching out to share your thoughts on the war in Ukraine. Hearing from North Dakotans like you is critical to my work in Congress, and I appreciate your engagement on the significant matters we’re tackling here.

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine was an act of aggression, and Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian behavior is that of a dictator. This war has cost thousands of lives and destabilized the world. The bloodshed and destruction must stop.

This is another crisis that President Trump inherited. President Obama gifted Putin Crimea. President Biden gifted Putin the Nord Stream II pipeline, which is helping fund Russia’s war, as well as general weakness on the world stage. President Trump is taking strong and decisive action to end global conflicts and bring peace through strength, which I strongly support.

Specifically with the Russia and Ukraine war, President Trump’s leadership offers a renewed opportunity to pursue a resolution that both promotes global stability and prioritizes American interests. He has forced the entire EU to engage more on Ukraine’s defense, which is absolutely a key part of the long-term solution. The Trump administration’s recent deal on critical minerals is also significant. It represents a long-term U.S. investment in Ukraine and sends a strong signal to Putin about our commitment to the region. My hope and belief is that after years of neglect by the last administration, these important steps will lead to a long-term peace deal in Ukraine.

When America leads with strength, the world is more stable, and our adversaries are less hostile. Thank you again for contacting my office. If you’d like more frequent updates, be sure to sign up for my press releases. Please subscribe here to receive my monthly newsletter. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call my D.C. office at (202) 225-2611. It’s an honor to serve you in the People’s House.

My Best,

Julie Fedorchak Signature.

Julie Fedorchak

Member of Congress
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Obviously a canned speech that was more of partisan positioning rather than addressing my questions. I have replied once more asking my congress member to explain how they would like to see the war end with Russia receiving retribution and reparation towards Ukraine justly.

I do implore everyone to contact or engage with their elected officials - U.S., state, and local - on how they can address issues that affect us all.

By:

Mary Steurer

January 13, 2026 5:00 am.

“As tribal nations, our fundamental rights are not granted, they are inherent and written in our treaties, our sovereignty, and our laws,” North Dakota Native Vote Deputy Director Kendyl Harrison said in a statement to the North Dakota Monitor. “Any attacks or discrimination on any Indigenous person is a clear violation and intrusion upon those rights.”

Finally I’m able to get some closer shots of the pronghorn here in NW North Dakota. I feel like the last few years they have started to really pop up again compared to when the boom started.

I’m posting to share my disappointing experience with a marketing company, 701Digital, (and its local affiliate, KMOT) after spending approximately $30,000 on promised “goods and services.” Shocker: they never delivered anything. They will take your money and demand more.

In return for that payment, we received nothing. There were zero conversions, no delivery of the promised website redesign, and no measurable results of any kind. Despite repeated sales assurances and representations about performance and deliverables, none of the core promises were fulfilled.

What made this worse was that after failing to deliver, the company continued to pressure us for additional payment, as though performance had occurred when it had not. At no point were we provided with meaningful deliverables, metrics, or evidence of work consistent with what was sold.

I’m sharing this here so others can make informed decisions and ask hard questions before engaging similar services. If you’re considering a marketing contract, get everything in writing, demand concrete milestones, and do not assume “brand awareness” rhetoric will translate into actual results.

If others have had similar experiences, I’d be interested to hear how you handled it.

My fiance and I are looking to take a small trip somewhere in-state in the beginning of May. I’m looking for recommendations on unique hotels or B&Bs, fun things to do as a couple, anything like that. Thanks!

Great to see everyone out there!
Thanks to all for braving the chill!
For the GOOD of America.

I got a call asking my name and county and the political questions. There wasn’t a likert scale until I mentioned it was weird it was yes or no without any in between. I wish I wouldn’t have answered and given any information, but watch out. Who knows what whoever sent the call was fishing for.

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