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In many ways, Tyler York's path to candidacy for the North Dakota House of Representatives in Grand Forks-area District 43 is a classic one. "I was active with voting. I would keep up with local and national events, politics, but I wasn't really super engaged," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. But then he became aware of a big shortfall in the Grand Forks School District's budget. York, who is a musician and works at a music store, was worried about cuts to the arts programs. So he decided to get involved, and felt the best way, for him, is in Bismarck. "After learning Zac wasn't running again, I guess I thought, 'If not me, who?'" he said, referring to District 43 incumbent Rep. Zac Ista, who isn't seeking re-election. One of the biggest issues York is concerned with are property taxes, which he'd like to consider loosening the state's 3% cap on local governments, and childcare. The state is grappling with a funding shortfall in a childcare assistance program that has resulted in a big waitlist for services. York said that more needs to be done to help families, but also recognized that a government program is a stopgap. "You can't just solve problems by continually throwing money at it," he said. "That's treating the symptom, not the root cause." He also discussed his approach to getting things done as a Democrat in a deeply Republican state. "I think as long as you create the rapport, get to know the people who you are serving with, let them know that 'Hey, I know you're here for the right reasons, we just disagree on some of the implementations or some of the policies,'" he said. "And I think if you can form those relationships, people become a little more like, 'Hey, I can work with Tyler.'" Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the debate over Measure 1. It's a constitutional amendment to require that future amendments placed on the ballot get at least 60% of the vote to become law. Gov. Kelly Armstrong has deployed some political resources to push for passing the measure, while a D.C.-based group is putting big money into opposing it. That competition could come out of nowhere to become the most expensive race in the state this cycle. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

In many ways, Tyler York's path to candidacy for the North Dakota House of Representatives in Grand Forks-area District 43 is a classic one. "I was active with voting. I would keep up with local and national events, politics, but I wasn't really super engaged," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. But then he became aware of a big shortfall in the Grand Forks School District's budget. York, who is a musician and works at a music store, was worried about cuts to the arts programs. So he decided to get involved, and felt the best way, for him, is in Bismarck. "After learning Zac wasn't running again, I guess I thought, 'If not me, who?'" he said, referring to District 43 incumbent Rep. Zac Ista, who isn't seeking re-election. One of the biggest issues York is concerned with are property taxes, which he'd like to consider loosening the state's 3% cap on local governments, and childcare. The state is grappling with a funding shortfall in a childcare assistance program that has resulted in a big waitlist for services. York said that more needs to be done to help families, but also recognized that a government program is a stopgap. "You can't just solve problems by continually throwing money at it," he said. "That's treating the symptom, not the root cause." He also discussed his approach to getting things done as a Democrat in a deeply Republican state. "I think as long as you create the rapport, get to know the people who you are serving with, let them know that 'Hey, I know you're here for the right reasons, we just disagree on some of the implementations or some of the policies,'" he said. "And I think if you can form those relationships, people become a little more like, 'Hey, I can work with Tyler.'" Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the debate over Measure 1. It's a constitutional amendment to require that future amendments placed on the ballot get at least 60% of the vote to become law. Gov. Kelly Armstrong has deployed some political resources to push for passing the measure, while a D.C.-based group is putting big money into opposing it. That competition could come out of nowhere to become the most expensive race in the state this cycle. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Safe Kids Grand Forks' Carma Hanson and Amy Twedell discuss fall child-safety essentials: Child Passenger Safety Week car seat checks, medication take-back events, and recall/resources for vehicle and car seat safety. They also cover concussion awareness and a virtual symposium, hydration and sports safety, e-bike/helmet guidance, Smart Sitter and Safe at Home Alone classes, Halloween visibility tips, fire prevention for lithium-ion batteries, and local programs for low-cost or loaner safety gear.

Phoenix Metals will start drilling five rigs simultaneously across the Phoenix Target Area, including Phoenix South, JD/Golden Crown, Phoenix Deep, and Blue Bell, alongside the ongoing Lexington program, following receipt of an amended exploration permit. CEO Nicholas Campbell was interviewed by Mining Stock Daily. The company is advancing the Greenwood Precious Metals Project, a 12,888-hectare copper-gold district near Grand Forks, BC, built in partnership with the Osoyoos Indian Band and anchored by existing brownfield infrastructure, including a permitted mill, tailings facility, roads, and power.

Uncle Kev steps in for Scott today, joining forces with NDSU Turning Point USA student leaders Hayden and Titus to tackle a packed Monday recap. The crew dives into local sports triumphs, featuring the NDSU Bison's massive Mountain West victory over Air Force and the Minnesota Vikings' wild comeback over Green Bay. Beyond sports, the show covers key national security and legal efforts with 9/11 advocate Angela Mistruli, explores UND's groundbreaking tech innovation showcase with Amy Whitney, and checks in with University of Jamestown President Dr. Paulie Peterson ahead of the annual Leader Town conference. STANDOUT MOMENTS & TIMESTAMPS 00:03:15 – Bison Curb-Stomp Air Force Hayden and Titus break down NDSU's statement win in the Mountain West—and address commentators who dismissed the team as mere "farm boys." 00:04:10 – The Hostages Ignored by Mainstream Media Frequent caller Crystal checks in from the Dallas GOP gathering to spotlight the moving stage appearance of returned global hostages. 00:10:45 – UND's Lift Off Showcase: AI Coral Apps & Fracking Tech Amy Whitney, Director of the UND Center for Innovation, highlights cutting-edge pitch projects coming out of Grand Forks campus research. 00:13:30 – Holding Terror Sponsors Accountable in Court Angela Mistruli, a 9/11 daughter and terror victims' advocate, explains how hitting state sponsors of terrorism in their pockets is crucial to saving American lives. 00:20:10 – The Poisoned M&Ms Analogy & Border Security The panel debates radical ideologies, open borders, and the global security threats facing Western democracies today. 00:28:45 – Assaulted at a Local School Board Meeting Dan from Detroit Lakes calls in to share his story of being physically shoved at a heated public school board meeting over classroom display policies. 00:31:00 – Developing Character & Mission Integrity Dr. Paulie Peterson and Brett Moser preview the University of Jamestown's upcoming Leader Town conference focusing on ethical leadership, technology, and service. 00:35:20 – Vikings Vinnie & The Carson Wentz Revival Scott returns on-air alongside "Hot Tub Vinnie" to argue over Carson Wentz stepping in for the Vikings and what's next for JJ McCarthy.

In this episode, Grand Forks native Eric Solberg talks about his recent diagnosis of stage 4 esophageal cancer, his treatment journey, and the support of family and local friends. The hosts promote a benefit comedy show on September 26 at the Olive Ann Hotel Ballroom featuring Chad Daniels, with ticket information (Eventbrite), show times, and VIP options to help raise funds for Eric.

September 12, 2026Today's Reading: Introit for Trinity 15 - Psalm 86:4, 6, 15a, 16; antiphon: Psalm 86:1a, 2b, 3Daily Lectionary: 2 Chronicles 31:1-21; Philippians 4:1-23“Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace.” (Psalm 86:6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Wow! … Really? … That's crazy! … Yup. … How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? … And then suddenly, “Are you even listening to me?” Trapped. Not even half of your attention was being given to that other person. You were not listening but were distracted by other things. Your mind wandered. The phone buzzed. A loud car drove by. And suddenly you were a million miles away, not listening to a word they were saying.Sometimes I would guess it feels this way with your prayers. You have been praying for something, and it seems like God is just ignoring you, like He's got something better, someone else better to listen to than you. This is our sinful human nature at work, causing doubt, failing to believe the words of our Introit tomorrow, and so many other passages of Scripture.God loves to hear the prayers of His children, to hear your prayers. He invites us to pray to Him and promises to hear us. David calls upon that promise as he cries out to God, “Give ear, O Lord to my prayer”. Stated another way, David is saying, “Okay God. You promise to hear me, so listen to me now.” And God does! He is not so busy with the other 8 million plus people that He doesn't have time to listen to you. Of course He does! You are His child. He created you in your mother's womb. He re-created you in the water of Holy Baptism to be His own child. He shed His holy and precious blood to forgive your sins. He feeds you with His holy Body and Blood, giving you forgiveness, life, and salvation. All this He has done for you. Of course, He hears and answers your prayers. He is the one who provides for you in the body with all the Gifts listed in the explanation to the First Article. He is also the one who provides for you in your soul with the Second and Third Articles' Gifts, namely life and salvation.So cry out to God, often. He does indeed give ear to your prayers. He listens to you and responds always with His good Gifts.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord, this I ask, O hear my plea, Deny me not this favor: When Satan sorely troubles me, Then do not let me waver. O guard me well, My fear dispel, Fulfill Your faithful saying: All who believe By grace receive An answer to their praying. (LSB 758:3)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

September 11, 2026Today's Reading: Philippians 3:1-21Daily Lectionary: 2 Chronicles 29:1-24; Philippians 3:1-21“If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” (Philippians 3:4-8)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Saul was THE rock star of his day among the Jews. His pedigree was perfect, untouchable, and far more than most common people could ever hope to obtain. He had it all. Power, prestige, fame. He was at the top, until he wasn't. That one day on the road to Damascus changed everything. From the worldly Jewish perspective, he lost it all. A fall from grace heard around the world. In a flash of light, he lost it all.Or did he? Saint Paul says he was glad to lose it all because when he lost it all, he gained Christ, which is more than everything. Everything Saul had worked for was earthly, temporary, leading to nothing, rubbish, garbage. And Paul couldn't care less about all that. He had Jesus, and that was worth giving up everything else worldly because Jesus is eternal.Right now, you might be striving for good grades, popularity among friends or co-workers, the right career, the right job, or any number of worldly honors. What Saint Paul wants for you more than anything, what God desires for you, is that you know Christ Jesus. Know Christ Jesus, crucified for the forgiveness of your sin; resurrected for your life into eternity. There is nothing else more important to know than Christ Jesus as your Lord and Savior. By His death and resurrection, Christ has made you His own. You are His, and He is yours. This is the free Gift of God for you. No more striving to earn your way upwards towards Him, if that was even some way possible. Christ Jesus has done it all for you and Gifts it to you through His Word and Sacraments.And one day, He's coming back visibly for you, to make you eternally His in a new heaven and new earth that is surpassingly greater than anything you can imagine right now. So don't worry if you lose it all in this life, as long as you have Chris Jesus, you have it all.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.What is the world to me With all its vaunted pleasure When You, and You alone, Lord Jesus, are my treasure! You only, dearest Lord, My soul's delight shall be; You are my peace, my rest. What is the world to me! (LSB 730:1)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

September 10, 2026Today's Reading: Catechism: How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things?Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 9:1-13; 10:18-29; 2 Kings 13:1-18:8; Philippians 2:12-30How can bodily eating and drinking do such great things? Certainly not just eating and drinking do these things, but the words written here: “Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.” These words, along with the bodily eating and drinking, are the main thing in the Sacrament. Whoever believes these words has exactly what they say: “forgiveness of sins.” (Small Catechism - The Power of the Sacrament of the Altar)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.You eat, and a few hours later, you're hungry again. You listen to a teacher or boss tell you something, and 5 minutes later, you can't remember what they said. This seems to be our normal course of life.When it comes to the things of God, suddenly it changes. When you come to the Lord's table to eat of His body and drink of His blood, let's be honest, physically, what you consume isn't much. A small wafer and a sip of wine. That's it. The reality is much greater than what your human eyes see and your senses experience. In that wafer of bread is the very body of Christ Jesus that hung dying on the cross for your forgiveness. In that wine is the very blood of Christ Jesus, poured out on the cross for your forgiveness. That is what Jesus says through the voice of your pastor. Jesus' very Body and Blood, which you eat and drink, is “given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.” Jesus cannot lie, and so you have exactly what He says.So why both? Why can't we just hear Jesus' words, “given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,” and skip the eating and drinking? Because our God works through means, through earthly, visible, tangible things. He does this in order that you might not doubt but believe. Your Lord puts His body into your body, puts His blood into you, so that you have no question who the “you” is of His statement. You have eaten of His body; you have sipped of His blood; His forgiveness is “for you” who have eaten and drunk believing Jesus so that you can experience what He promises: the forgiveness of all your sins.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.We eat this bread and drink this cup, Your precious Word believing That Your true body and Your blood Our lips are here receiving. This Word remains forever true; All things are possible with You, For You are Lord Almighty. (LSB 622:4)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

September 9, 2026Today's Reading: 2 Kings 6:1-23Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 6:1-23; 2 Kings 6:24-8:29; Philippians 1:21-2:11“Then Elisha prayed and said, ‘O Lord, please open his eyes that he may see.' So the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.And when the Syrians came down against him, Elisha prayed to the Lord and said, ‘Please strike this people with blindness.' So he struck them with blindness in accordance with the prayer of Elisha.” (2 Kings 6:17-18)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.They were surrounded by a great army. The situation looked hopeless. But then, Elijah and his servant see that the army of God's heavenly hosts was larger, burning with fire. Time for the holy angels to kick some butt!Then Elijah prays. He's got heaven's army all around him, ready to attack and defend the man of God, and he prays. Not “give me vengeance.” Not “let not one of these men make it home tonight.” But “blind them”. Come on! Really? These are the angels of heaven that fought against the great red dragon, Satan, and all his demonic horde in Revelation 12 and kicked him out of heaven. Surely they could have destroyed some puny humans. But NOOO! Elijah prays for blindness and a bit later restoration of sight. By the end of the account, all the soldiers are home, safe and sound. Talk about anticlimactic. This would not make a very good action movie.Elijah here stands as a picture of Jesus. Christ would be fully right to use His holy angels to smite you, to kill you, and send you to the depths of Hell with that red dragon. But in mercy, He prays on the cross, “Father, forgive them,” and because of His death, God does forgive you. All your sin is forgiven, and Christ Jesus takes you by the hand and leads you all the way home, to your eternal home with Him. As you travel with Christ through this wilderness on your way home, He sends His holy angels, that same fiery army Elijah saw, to guard and protect you, lest the evil foe have power over you and seduce you away from Christ Jesus. One day, you will see those holy angels who celebrated with great joy in heaven over your salvation as we all gather around the throne of God and the Lamb, Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Still let them aid us and still let them fight, Lord of angelic hosts, battling for right, Till, where their anthems they ceaselessly pour, We with the angels may bow and adore. (LSB 520:4)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

September 8, 2026Today's Reading: Galatians 5:16-24Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 5:9-27; Philippians 1:1-20“Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality,idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:19-23)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.An ancient Christian document, known as “The Didache,” begins, “There are two ways, one of life and one of death, and there is a great difference between these two ways.” This well reflects what Saint Paul writes to us in Galatians. The works of the sinful flesh is the way of death, eternal death, separation from God. Those works of the flesh at first look tempting, enticing, maybe even fun. Yet every single one of them leads to death, to denying the good and holy Law of God, and leads us away from Christ Jesus. Every single one every time.But there is a different way, the way of life. This way is not based on your good works but on the good work of Christ Jesus, who gave His life as a sacrifice on the tree of the cross to forgive your sins, every single one, every time. The Way, as the earliest Christians were called, looked not to themselves but to Jesus for their salvation and entrance into the Kingdom of God. In the waters of Holy Baptism, you have been washed clean of your sins, from the works of your flesh, and given a new, resurrected life as you were joined to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. This new life which He has gifted to you is Holy Spirit empowered to live in the way of life, to show forth in your daily life the fruits of the Holy Spirit, to walk in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These fruits don't earn us any brownie points with God, our parents, or our pastor, but they are the thankful response to all that Christ Jesus has done for us. In joyful response to all Christ Jesus has done for us, we daily remember our Baptism, drown our old Adam who loves the works of the flesh and the way of death, and rise to new life empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in His ways, the way of life in Christ Jesus, our Savior.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O God of mercy, God of might, In love and pity infinite, Teach us, as ever in Thy sight, To live our lives in Thee. (LSB 852:1)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

This episode covers major developments at the Grand Sky tech hub in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where national defense officials are collaborating on drone technology. Majority Leader David Hogue drops in with breaking legislative updates on banning Kratom and funding the state military museum. Later, Senator John Hoeven and TV host Mike Rowe explore the high demand for skilled trades and six-figure, AI-proof careers for the next generation. Standout Moments & Timestamps — Grand Sky: The Epicenter of Modern Warfare Tech Host Scott Hennen broadcasts from Grand Sky in Grand Forks, highlighting recent high-level meetings between local leaders, senators, and military officials working to integrate Army and Air Force drone and counter-drone technologies. — Breaking News: Senate Votes to Ban All Kratom North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue joins the show to announce that the Senate just voted to ban all Kratom products, explaining that even so-called "natural" Kratom is unregulated and frequently contaminated with dangerous synthetic adulterants. — State Extends $20 Million Line of Credit for Military Museum Senator Hogue breaks down the legislature's decision to grant a $20 million line of credit to prevent costly delays on the state-owned military museum at the Heritage Center. — Expanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) Centers Senator John Hoeven discusses his visit to the State College of Sciences CTE Center in Fargo, emphasizing the state's push to train more truck drivers, diesel mechanics, and technicians to fuel North Dakota's ag and energy sectors. — Counter-Drone Defense & UND Partnership Senator Hoeven outlines new initiatives linking the Department of Defense, Grand Sky, and the University of North Dakota to pioneer directed-energy lasers and cyber defenses against swarm drone attacks. — Shocking School Menus and Child Behavior Dr. Mike Jorgensen of Red River Wellness raises alarms over high-sugar, low-protein public school breakfast menus—such as chocolate chip muffins and donuts—arguing they trigger behavioral issues, prediabetes, and poor mental health in students. — Mike Rowe on the 7.2 Million Open Jobs & Skilled Trades In a featured conversation, Mike Rowe (host of Dirty Jobs) discusses the massive $1.7 trillion student debt crisis and advocates for high-paying, six-figure careers in skilled trades like welding, electrical work, and plumbing.

September 7, 2026Today's Reading: Proverbs 4:10-23Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 4:38-5:8; Ephesians 6:1-24“Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.” (Proverbs 4:13)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Legos come with instructions. Furniture from IKEA comes with instructions. Your teacher gives you instructions. Your parents give you instructions. All these are very helpful to complete a task or tasks throughout life. Without them, you might still get the Legos built or figure out how to change your wiper blades, eventually.So when the author of Proverbs says, “Keep hold of instructions,” we might be tempted to think about some simple instructions for how to get things done, like building a bird house or baking a cake, or maybe how to have a good life with lots of friends and money and power and few enemies. But this instruction is so much more. We're told not to let it go, not to lose it or let it slip through our fingers. We're told to guard, to preserve it, not just some of it, but all of it,  because this is an instruction in your life. Not what keeps you breathing, but your eternal life, salvation in Christ Jesus.Instruction here is another way to say “all the teachings of the Scriptures”. Central to the teaching, all the instruction, is Jesus Christ, who gave His blood on the tree of the cross to forgive your sin and grant you life eternal with Him. This instruction is what you are or have been taught in catechesis classes and in the preaching of your pastor each Sunday. It is faith and knowledge of Christ Jesus crucified and resurrected for the forgiveness of all your sin. This instruction in Christ Jesus is your life, here in time, and for eternity.So guard it well. It should be held onto tighter than your phone. Guard it includes feeding it, regularly attending the Divine Service to hear the preaching of the Word, to be reminded that you are a baptized child of God, to receive the Absolution of all your sins, and to eat of Christ's body and drink of His blood for the assurance that your sin is forgiven, eternal life, and salvation are yours. This instruction should be the single most important thing in your life that you guard and cling to always, because this instruction is nothing less than Jesus.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord, help us ever to retain The Catechism's doctrine plain As Luther taught the Word of truth In simple style to tender youth. (LSB 865:1)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

September 6, 2026Today's Reading: Luke 17:11-19Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 4:8-22, 32-37; Ephesians 5:15-33“Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice;and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.Then Jesus answered, ‘Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?'And he said to him, ‘Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.'” (Luke 17:15-19)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Ten are healed of their leprosy. One returns to the dwelling place of God with man, to Jesus, to give God praise for his healing. He gets much more than he expected, for at the conclusion of the encounter, Jesus declares, “Rise and go. Your faith has saved you.” “Made well” doesn't capture what Jesus says very well. This leper was made well when he, along with the other 9, obeyed the word of the Lord and went to find a priest. This leper, on account of faith in Jesus, is saved.So here we can talk about objective justification, the theological term for Jesus paying the price of the sins of the whole world. Not one sin, not one sinner, has not been forgiven by Jesus' sacrifice on the tree of the cross. For God so loved the world, all of it, every man and woman of all time and history and into the future, that He gave His only Son as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Just as all ten lepers were healed, so by the work of Jesus, the sin of the world is forgiven.Then comes subjective justification, which applies to the individual. This is the work of Jesus on the tree of the cross for you. It is the justification of the individual sinner before God on account of Christ Jesus. This is for God so loved insert your name here that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will be saved, that you will be saved. Of the 10 lepers, only one here is declared saved through faith in Jesus.This leads us to praise God where Jesus is found, in His Word and Sacraments, at church. We go to the place Jesus has promised He will be so that we can praise Him, sing Him our thanks, and glorify His name for His work to forgive us, give us life and salvation, to join the Samaritan leper at Jesus' feet in reverent thanksgiving for all His Gifts to us.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O be our great deliv'rer still, The Lord of life and death; Restore and quicken, soothe and bless, With Your life-giving breath. (LSB 846:3)Rev. Daniel Voth, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps **** Scott opens live from the Fargo bunker while Kevin anchors from the lakes; kickoff to breaking news day. **** North Dakota's growing role in U.S. defense: Grand Sky, Grand Forks, and Minot Air Force Base punching above their weight. **** The Great Geographic Center Debate: Scott poses the challenge to pinpoint the exact center of North America. **** Opening drama in Bismarck as the special session kicks off with procedural clashes. **** Scott shares a personal health scare and expresses heartfelt thanks to emergency responders and Essentia Health. **** Grand Sky founder Tom Sawyer breaks down North Dakota's rising influence in national security, counter-drone testing, and public-private partnerships. **** Bismarck special session update with reporter Chris Larson detailing procedural votes and the session's narrow focus. **** Callers weigh in on the geographic center challenge, highlighting local claims from Rugby to Robinson, ND. **** Deep dive on local governance: Listener Patrick debates the merits of ward systems versus at-large city representation. **** State Representative Mike Nathy joins live from Bismarck to discuss funding for the military museum, kratom legislation, and session priorities. **** Breaking down foreign policy and defense leadership shifts, AI media, and midterm strategy. **** Landmark Gold's David Fisher delivers the Money, Markets & Metals segment, analyzing U.S. debt, national defense mineral designations, and market trends.

It's a "Free-For-All Friday" edition of What's On Your Mind. Host Scott Hennen is joined by co-host Hayden Smith (NDSU Turning Point USA President) alongside guests Garrett Elwood and Jacob Hanson from the Hive in Grand Forks. The episode kicks off with a recap of the T-REX tech demonstration at Grand Forks Air Force Base, featuring counter-drone swarm technology. Later, Scott interviews U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner about Opportunity Zones, housing deregulation, and First Lady Melania Trump's Foster Youth to Independence initiative. During the second half of the show, Hayden steps in as guest host to lead a heated debate on the Lindsay Clancy trial, discussing mental illness, medical malpractice, and the ethics of the legal system. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:00:15 — T-REX Tech & Drone Defense: Scott and Kev recap the T-REX (Technical Reconnaissance and Experimentation) event at Grand Forks Air Force Base, pitching a lighthearted idea to deploy drone swarms against local illegal street racers. 00:02:18 — Introducing Turning Point USA & Local Activism: Hayden Smith shares his journey as Chapter President of Turning Point USA at NDSU and discusses transitioning campus leadership into broader civic engagement. 00:06:05 — The Counter-Drone Threat & Swarm Drones: Garrett and Jacob from the Hive break down counter-drone technology and review footage of a 20-drone swarm exercise designed to shoot down potential airborne threats. 00:10:15 — Free-For-All Friday Mailbag: The hosts field text messages from listeners, covering everything from European slang to debates over societal tolerance and gender dysphoria. 00:13:30 — Downtown Fargo Culture: Rocky Schneider, Executive Director of the Downtown Community Partnership, discusses Fargo's vibrant local restaurant scene, new convention center plans at the Civic Center, and public safety perceptions. 00:16:05 — HUD Secretary Scott Turner on Housing & Opportunity Zones: Secretary Scott Turner breaks down how Opportunity Zones have driven over $100 billion into under-resourced communities and outlines new executive orders targeting housing affordability. 00:18:22 — Melania Trump's Foster Youth Initiative: Secretary Turner highlights HUD's partnership with First Lady Melania Trump to secure safe housing and resources for youth aging out of the foster care system. 00:20:15 — Deep Dive into the Lindsay Clancy Trial: Hayden, Garrett, and Jacob discuss the legal, psychological, and social media fallout surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case, debating whether her actions should be legally classified as murder or non-guilty by reason of insanity. 00:27:10 — Jury Verdict Speculation &…

It's a packed Wednesday edition of What's On Your Mind, coming live from Grand Sky in Grand Forks, with conversations ranging from Dolly Parton and faith to North Dakota agriculture, election integrity, data centers and cutting-edge military technology. The show opens with a surprisingly deep Question of the Day: How much money do you need to get into heaven? That sparks a wide-ranging conversation about wealth, faith and what really matters — plus plenty of listener responses. Then it's politics and agriculture as Doug Goring joins the show to discuss the fight over federal wetland easements, beef prices, the Canadian trade deal and how North Dakota should approach the rapid growth of data centers. Mike Lindell joins for an extended conversation about his push for a statewide hand-count audit of Minnesota's recent election, the legal battle surrounding that effort and why he says election transparency remains his mission. The show also goes deep on Grand Sky and the future of military technology. Tom Sawyer explains the T-Rex exercise, counter-drone systems, drone swarms, autonomous technology and why Grand Forks is becoming a major hub for defense innovation. There's even a look at career opportunities in the drone industry — including potential six-figure salaries. And throughout it all, it's Dolly Day. The hosts remember Dolly Parton, revisit her legendary career and talk about the incredible story behind “I Will Always Love You” and why Dolly refused to sell the song to Elvis Presley. To close things out, the conversation turns local with Fargo politics, as a listener calls in about the upcoming battle over the city's government structure. ⭐ Standout Moments 00:00 — Live from the Hive The show broadcasts from the brand-new Nelson Auto Studios at Grand Sky in Grand Forks, setting the stage for a morning focused heavily on North Dakota's growing role in technology and defense. 03:00 — The Question of the Day: How much money gets you into heaven? A listener's question turns into a surprisingly philosophical conversation about money, faith, wealth and what happens after we leave this world. 08:00 — Dolly Day begins Dolly Parton becomes the soundtrack to the morning as the hosts mix her music into the conversation and reflect on her enormous career and legacy. 09:00 — Doug Goring joins the show The North Dakota Ag Commissioner dives into the controversial federal easement fight and what it means for farmers and landowners. 11:00…

It's a special What's On Your Mind broadcast live from Grand Forks Air Force Base, where Scott and Kevin take listeners inside the world of drones, artificial intelligence, national defense and the rapidly changing North Dakota economy. The show gets an up-close look at T-Rex, the military's technology-readiness exercise designed to get new defense technology from the private sector into the hands of warfighters faster. The conversation explores everything from drone swarms and counter-drone systems to AI, data centers, energy and why North Dakota may have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to become a major technology hub. The hosts also sit down with Senator Kevin Cramer, Senator John Hoeven, Grand Forks economic-development leaders and entrepreneurs building next-generation drone technology right here in North Dakota. But it isn't all drones and defense. The show looks back at the 1997 Grand Forks flood, including an incredible story about Rush Limbaugh helping a local restaurant owner after the disaster. There's also plenty of political debate, including Donald Trump's latest move involving Lake Ontario, the ongoing U.S.-Canada relationship and what it could mean for farmers, ranchers and manufacturers. And in classic What's On Your Mind fashion, the serious conversations are mixed with listener texts, jokes, local history, weather, sports and plenty of Scott-and-Kevin banter. ⭐ Standout Moments 00:00 — Live from Grand Forks Air Force Base The show opens with an actual Global Hawk drone behind the hosts as they broadcast from the base and introduce listeners to the T-Rex technology exercise. 03:00 — Why drones have changed national security The hosts explain why the oceans no longer provide the same protection they once did and how drones are changing modern warfare. 06:00 — What exactly is T-Rex? The military exercise is explained as a proving ground where private companies can demonstrate new technology and work directly with military personnel. 10:00 — AI, energy & the data-center connection The conversation turns to why artificial intelligence requires enormous computing power — and why that makes energy and data centers strategically important. 15:00 — North Dakota's “once-in-a-generation opportunity” The hosts discuss North Dakota's abundant energy resources and why the state could become a major destination for AI infrastructure. 20:00 — The T-Rex “Shark Tank” analogy A fascinating explanation of how companies are evaluated — and why even a technology that fails can be invited back if the developers learn from the experience. 25:00 — Drone swarms & the…

Title: When Forecasters Get Real: The Hilarious & Honest Side of Weather Discussions Timestamp Breakdown: 00:00-01:16: Introduction to "Weather with Enthusiasm" and the special episode focusing on the human element in National Weather Service discussions. Shoutouts to listeners. 01:17-01:47: Appreciation for NWS forecasters and what to expect from the episode. 01:48-03:34: Forecasters' poetic complaints about late August heat and longing for fall (Greenville/Spartanburg, Fort Worth, Grand Junction). 03:35-04:22: Humorous and personified weather descriptions (Omaha, Glasgow). 04:23-06:05: Forecasters calling out their computer models and using human judgment (Elko, Gray, Grand Forks). 06:06-07:54: NWS Kansas City's statistical takedown of a model, and a lightning round of quick, humorous quotes (Wilmington, Aberdeen, San Angelo). 07:55-08:58: Recap: The dedication and humor of NWS forecasters in complex weather. 08:59-10:24: Listener shoutouts from around the world and podcast statistics. 10:25-13:56: AI fact-check confirming the accuracy of all quoted NWS remarks. 13:57-14:49: More listener appreciation and closing remarks. 14:50-15:20: Outro music and clips from previous episodes. 20 Hashtags: #WeatherWithEnthusiasm #NationalWeatherService #MeteorologyHumor #ForecasterLife #WeatherDiscussion #BehindTheForecast #HumanElement #WeatherNerds #SynopticWeather #ClimateChangeHumor #ComputerModels #WeatherPodcast #RealTalk #WeatherAppreciation #NWS #HeatwaveHumor #FallIsComing #WeatherWisdom #PodcastCommunity #AIFactCheckBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

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Roberto Lemus is my guest this week. He is the GM of the Grand Forks Spitfires of the Northwoods League softball team. Lemus tells us what it's like working for a softball team compared to a baseball team. You might be surprised by what he says; enjoy the listen.

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Episode 276 of Beer, Blues, and BS takes you behind the scenes of high-stakes historical events, weird regional snack habits, and total drink gauntlets! Howard Blues shares a wild, last-minute construction story from a massive presidential event out in Medora. Confronted with a hard deadline and a sudden directive from a White House staffer, Howard had to quickly assemble a chaotic crew—including a team of actual Roosevelt's Rough Riders reenactors—leading to a total logistical nightmare and a rogue piece of flying lumber. Over at the bar, the flavor profiles are completely unpredictable. The crew faces off against a lineup featuring everything from a "cola champagne" discovered at an HMart, to a Key Lime Pie Gose, zero-sugar performance fuel, and a clearance-rack sparkling water that leaves the room highly divided. Plus, the guys mourn the end of a Grand Forks dining landmark, sparking a heated debate over the highly controversial local habit of dipping bar popcorn straight into ranch dressing. Finally, the team breaks down breaking entertainment news regarding legendary singer Huey Lewis's health, pays tribute to late TV icons, debates the endless loop of the Daylight Savings Time war, and highlights a massive highway beer seizure by the Minnesota State Patrol. On Tap This Episode: Rudeboy Kyle: A vibrant "Neon Rodeo" slightly sour ale and a crisp fruit cider. Doc: A Toltec-inspired sparkling import and a peach clearance-rack gamble. JS: A smooth, high-caffeine peach energy blend. Mark Kidder: A heavily layered Key Lime Pie dessert Gose. Howard Blues: A classic, velvety craft root beer. Terrestrial Radio Sucks Shirt - https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs/merch/5711556 Welk Homestead State Historic Site Oktoberfest - https://www.facebook.com/events/4105078079783898   Recorded: 7.10.26 0:00 - Intro 1:49 – What's on Tap? 14:58 – Toasting the… 20:16 – Huey Lewis and the Sad News 26:10 – Daylight Savings Time Debate 29:22 – What's on Tap: Round 2 35:20 – Cheap Plug 40:17 – Howard's Time in Medora 53:01 – Blues Blotter 1:02:27 – Cheap Plugs 1:05:14 – Final Thoughts   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 2:15   #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #MedoraND #ChateauDeMores #RoughRiders #Gose #RootBeer #GroundRound #PopCulture #TheodoreRoosevelt #PresidentialLibrary

If you’ve been looking for a high-paying seasonal job that includes lodging and could lead to even more opportunities, you are going to like this episode. Today I’m joined by Project Manager Trish Parker and Employment Specialist Jaedyn Kelly, who both work for Express Employment Professionals in Grand Forks, N.D. They’re recruiting Workampers for assembly and paint positions with Arctic Cat in nearby Thief River Falls, Minn, where employees help build ATVs, side-by-sides and snowmobiles. During our conversation, you’ll learn what the work involves, who makes a good fit for these positions, what kind of training is provided and how Express Employment Professionals helps Workampers transition from one seasonal job to the next. If you’re interested in earning $19 an hour while working four 10-hour days with lodging included, you’ll definitely want to hear what Trish Parker and Jaedyn Kelly, with Express Employment Professionals, have to say. This opportunity offers much more than a seasonal paycheck. Workampers can gain manufacturing experience, receive paid lodging in a hotel or RV park, enjoy three-day weekends and even have the opportunity to move into another seasonal assignment or a permanent position if they choose. Whether you’re looking for work through the end of the season or hoping to build a longer-term relationship with an employer, Express Employment Professionals focuses on matching people with opportunities that fit their skills, interests and lifestyle. It’s another example of how Workamping can open doors to experiences you might never have considered. To learn more or apply, visit www.theunbeetableexperience.com. In the About the Harvest section, look for Simply Seasonal to apply for the Arctic Cat positions. Specific job listings can be found on the Express Pros website. You can also text “AC” to 888-791-6738 and an employment specialist will contact you. If you use Facebook, then follow Express Employment Professionals GFND and The Express Lane – Simply Seasonal for updates about this and other current opportunities. Today's episode is sponsored by Workamper News. Much more than just a job-listing website, when you put the tools of this professional service into action, you'll find out just how easy it can be to turn your Workamping dreams into reality. A Workamper membership opens the door to a one-stop-shop for all-things Workamping. Being the original resource for Workamping, you'll find the largest number of job listings, be able to connect with a community of Workampers, and view resources compiled by experts who have been enjoying the RV lifestyle for many years. If you're serious about leading a successful and enjoyable Workamping lifestyle, then membership is for you. Join today at www.workamper.com. Embark on new adventures today with the support of Workamper News behind you! That's all for this week's show. I will be back next week with an interview with a Workamper who trains others to get started the right way. Thanks for listening!

It's Monday, August 3, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Equipping the Persecuted's warnings about endangered Nigerian Christians unheeded On July 1st, Equipping The Persecuted issued multiple terror alerts warning that Islamist Fulani Ethnic Militia were preparing coordinated attacks in Nigeria against Christian communities in the Plateau, Benue, and Southern Kaduna states. They publicly pleaded with the Nigerian government to protect these vulnerable villages before it was too late. Tragically, their warnings were ignored. In the three weeks since, more than 250 Christians have been murdered in the very communities they identified. The latest massacre took place on Saturday, August 1st in Naridon village in Southern Kaduna, where more than 30 Christians were slaughtered as terrorists attacked for hours. Once again, innocent families paid the price while help never came. Equipping The Persecuted is the only organization consistently issuing terror alerts to warn vulnerable Christian communities before attacks occur while also deploying immediate emergency aid when those attacks happen. While others document the tragedy, their teams are already on the ground paying hospital bills, delivering emergency food, caring for the wounded, and helping bury the dead. Based on the intelligence they are receiving,  Equipping The Persecuted believes this current wave of violence is only the beginning. If you want to help our brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ in Nigeria, go to www.EquippingThePersecuted.org/donate Senator Hawley to Dr. Fauci: “A million people dead. You're getting rich!” As The Worldview reported last Friday, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee questioned Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, about his culpability in a cover-up about the source of the COVID-19 virus and what happened subsequently.  Shockingly, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, reported FoxNews. Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri got righteously angry. HAWLEY: “Well, nothing says honesty like taking the Fifth, huh Doc? Let's try something. What day of the week is it today?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.” HAWLEY: “What color tie are you wearing?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.” HAWLEY:  “Let's just get one thing straight. You don't have any rights under the Fifth Amendment because you've been pardoned, as you very well know, as the Supreme Court has been clear for a century and more. Brown vs Walker, 1896: ‘When he has been pardoned, he may not stand upon his privilege.' “You know that. Your lawyers sitting behind you, now shifting nervously in their chairs, they know it. This isn't about the Constitution. This isn't about the law. This is about contempt -- contempt for this body and contempt for the American people. “But I think I know why you're doing it. It's because you don't want to answer questions. It's because you did all kinds of terrible things. It's because during the pandemic you got rich. I mean, your net worth now is north of $12 million! “You got over a million dollars in cash awards during COVID, during a 24-month span during COVID. A million bucks you knocked down in cash money using federal resources. Now you're worth more than $12 million. You've got a pension that, in its first year, paid out north of $400,000 a year. “A million people dead. You're getting rich! A million people dead. You're using federal employees to get cash awards for you. A million people dead, and you're here taking the Fifth because you don't want to admit that what really happened in all that time was a multi-month, multi-year course of self-dealing. Isn't that true, Dr. Fauci?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution.” HAWLEY: “Yeah, well, silence is admission. And here's the real thing. At the end of the day, it wasn't just about the money, really. Was it? It was really about a power trip. I mean, through all of this, you wanted to be the most famous scientist in the world. You were so focused on getting every award and every drop of cash that you could, all because you wanted to be on TV. “You wanted to be the ‘sun god' of science. You wanted to be the guy who was in charge of it all. You wanted to lambast Trump. You wanted to make sure that nobody else stole your spotlight. You wanted to be ‘the guy.' “You had time to sit for InStyle magazine. Here's what you were doing with your time. You could sit for InStyle Magazine, but you can't answer questions for the American people. You could sit for InStyle Magazine, but you're here taking the Fifth. You could sit for InStyle Magazine and get a million bucks in cash awards, but now the cat's got your tongue. I bet he does. I tell you what. “Here's my conclusion from all of this. This was really all about you the whole time. Somewhere along the way, you lost your way. You may have been a good public servant at one time. I don't know, but I can tell you from reading your emails now, from looking at what you did, how you used your employees. Somewhere along the line, it became all about you. “You became a narcissist and a megalomaniac and a liar. You've lied to the American people, and you've lied to this body, and you've disgraced your profession by doing it. You called yourself ‘the most famous scientist in the world.' You've done more to harm science than anybody in my lifetime, and I hope you'll go home and write that in your diary.” Romans 14:12 says, “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” By the way, check out a fascinating 17-minute video in which Scott Rouse, a behavior and body language expert, analyzes how he can tell Dr. Fauci was feeling tremendous stress during Senator Hawley's line of questioning. You can find it in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. When can someone plead the Fifth? The Pour Over media outlet addressed when someone can plead the Fifth Amendment.  Any time a statement is compelled and might incriminate you.  If someone is asked to testify or hand over evidence that could get them prosecuted, they can plead the Fifth. Is there anything that can override someone's Fifth Amendment right? Yes: immunity or a pardon which Dr. Fauci had from President Joe Biden.  Pardoned people are exempt from prosecution, meaning they cannot incriminate themselves, and therefore should be allowed to invoke the Fifth Amendment. Leftist TV Host SHOCKED about our God-given rights Back on July 5, 2025, House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, an Evangelical, affirmed that our rights come from God, not government, something he has affirmed many times since then. JOHNSON: “We are so blessed. We should not take it for granted. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal. It does not say born equal. It says created equal. “It is our Creator that gives us our rights. We are the first nation in the history of the world that acknowledged that our rights do not derive from government. They come from God Himself. (cheers) Those words up there, that motto, it says, "In God we trust” right above the speaker's rostrum. “Congress voted to put that there as a rebuke to the Soviets' worldview at the height of the Cold War. Why? Because communism, socialism find their root in Marxism, and Marxism begins with the belief that there is no God. It's wrong, and this Congress made a stand those many years ago, and we should do it again. “We're different. We're distinct. We're exceptional because we acknowledge that right there.” On July 27th, 2026, Speaker Johnson's affirmation that our rights come from God got under the skin of leftist TV host Katy Tur on MS NOW, formerly called MSNBC,  She moderated a panel in which she questioned the legitimacy of that claim.   Listen. TUR: “What about this passage from Mike Johnson declaring that ‘our rights do not derive from government, they come from You, our Creator and Heavenly Father.' Is this him putting God over the Declaration of Independence?” Needless to say, the most famous line of the Declaration of Independence says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.” Jarrett Stepman of The Daily Signal rightly points out that “the concept that God is ‘above' the Declaration of Independence is in the Declaration of Independence. God's law supersedes man's law. Governments that deprive citizens of rights endowed by their Creator, without due process, are bad governments and are possibly illegitimate.” One of Katy Tur's guests on the leftist MS NOW network, Atlantic writer McKay Coppins, weighed in. He noted that her audience may not be familiar with the concept of God-given rights. COPPINS: “That idea is not wholly uncommon. I mean the idea that we have unalienable rights that come from God can be read in a fairly benign way -- which is basically that we have innate human rights, that our Constitution and our democratic government, are meant to codify. “The thing that might alarm some people is some of the rhetoric that we heard at this rally that we are in a spiritual battle, that the forces of good and evil are at work here, and that partisan politics is injected directly into the spiritual, Biblical rhetoric. “We have heard that for the last couple of years. It's been ratcheted up more and more, especially since Donald Trump lost in 2020. It can lead to some pretty dangerous places.” Lesbian co-owner of Seattle WNBA team fined for confrontation w/Christian teens As The Worldview reported on July 27th,  29-year-old Sophie Cunningham, an outspoken Christian WNBA player on the Indiana Fever team, has publicly opposed biological males competing in female sports and coming into female bathrooms and locker rooms. During the July 28th game against the Seattle Storm, two teenage girls, wearing XX-XY Athletics t-shirts, held a sign which read, “Thank you Sophie for speaking up for girls,” reports The Christian Post. Those shirts and the sign got under the skin of Celeste Keaton, a lesbian co-owner of the Seattle Storm who is faux married to co-owner Lisa Brummel.  Romans 1:24 and 26 says, “Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. ... God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones.” Not only did Keaton use foul language, calling the teen girls “insane,” but Keaton also claimed that somehow Jesus needed to forgive the Christian girls for affirming God's design of men and women. In an interview with Brandi Kruse, who organized an event affirming Cunningham outside the arena, one of the teen girls explained what happened. TEENAGE GIRL: “We were just sitting there with our signs that said, ‘We love Sophie. Thank you, Sophie, for speaking up.' Watching the game, being super respectful. We're just holding our signs and cheering for both teams. “And this lady, older lady, comes up to us. ‘Oh, I hope Jesus can forgive you for what sin you've done.'” Kruse interjected that she noticed the girl was crying. The girl agreed and said this. TEENAGE GIRL:  “I've never been yelled at like that. I mean, I've had people hate on me on the internet, but that just took me by surprise because I thought she was gonna be nice. And then she started screaming at us. It's disappointing though too, because she's also a woman, and she just cussed out two 16-year-olds that were just trying to have fun. We're just trying to support Sophie.” Sophie Cunningham complimented the teens and blasted the Seattle Storm lesbian co-owner. Thankfully, the WNBA fined Keaton an undisclosed amount and suspended her from attending the Storm's next five home games, reports Fox13. In response, the Storm organization said, "We respect the league's decision to fine and suspend co-owner Celeste Keaton. We remain committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for anyone who attends a Storm game." In an X post, Sophie Cunningham wrote, “Bravo to those girls for standing up for what they believe.” She added that she was embarrassed about Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton's actions, saying, ”Shows the type of leader she is.” Three homeschool moms from Missouri, Colorado & Ontario weigh in Here at The Worldview, Nicki Jones in Carthage, Missouri said, “As a homeschool mom of four boys -- Adam (15), Elijah (13), Uriah (11), and Isaac (8), we enjoy listening to the newscast nearly every morning at the breakfast table as we do our Bible time and worldview discussions. Thank you for your faithfulness in this ministry!” Cherise in Bennett, Colorado wrote and said, “Adam, I just made a $102 donation from my children -- Dawson (14), Caidence (13), and Carmia (10). They tithe 10% to our church from cleaning houses, doing yard work, and babysitting. On top of that, they have another 10% for ‘blessings' and they chose to donate it to The Worldview. We hope it blesses you and the many, many people who listen to your newscast! Thank you for putting it out every weekday!” And Liz Williams in Ontario, Canada said, “Adam, I'm a homeschooling mom of two, with just one-year experience in homeschooling. I quit my full-time job to homeschool my 12 and 15-year-old. I'm very thankful for the work and the quality of work that The Worldview in 5 Minutes is doing. My kids and I listen to it during car rides or meals and love it. “I think one of the reasons we stick around, besides all the other good reasons, is your voice. I know you are a professional radio host. Your voice just made us feel like we are listening to a large radio station's production. I also deeply appreciate the news from a Christian worldview.” 43 Worldview listeners gave $15,409.17 And finally, by Saturday night at 6:15pm Central, 42 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Josh and Gayathri in Goddard, Kansas, Yetta in Hudson, New York, and Daniel in Lititz, Pennsylvania – each of whom gave $25 as well as David in Brookings, South Dakota who gave $35. We appreciate Alan in Amelia Court House, Virginia, Amanda in Burpengary, Queensland, Australia, James in Barry, Wales, United Kingdom, and Leslie in Florham Park, New Jersey – each of whom gave $50 as well as Daniel in Clackamas, Oregon, Royal in Topeka, Kansas, Henry in Tazewell, Virginia, Mark in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Robert in Salado, Texas, and Chris in Dubois, Pennsylvania – each of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Cherise in Bennett, Colorado who gave $102, Daniel in Mayflower, Arkansas who pledged $10/month for 12 months for a gift of $120, Iris in Wasilla, Alaska who gave $150, Rick and Susan in Shelton, Washington who gave $200, Jeremiah in Independence, Missouri who gave $203, Tami in Dry Ridge, Kentucky and Martita in Rock Hill, South Carolina – both of whom gave $250 as well as the McVeda Family in Great Falls, Montana who gave $282.17 and Nancy in Peabody, Massachusetts who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300. We were touched by the generosity of Dennis and Alyssa in Castle Rock, Colorado who gave $347, Ben in Ames, Iowa who gave $350, James and Mary in Glade Valley, North Carolina who gave $365, Matthew in Marysville, Ohio who gave $400, Nicki in Carthage, Missouri who will continue her $35 monthly pledge for another year for a gift of $420, as well as Lee in Rapid City, South Dakota who gave $480, and an anonymous couple in Fort Belvoir, Virginia who will continue their pledge of $40/month for 12 months for a gift of $480. And we were blown away by Krystoffer in Fullerton, California who gave $500, Justin in Wray, Colorado who gave $500, Jack in Post Falls, Idaho who gave $500, Dean in Carol Stream, Illinois who gave $500, Matt, Amanda, Malachi and Samuel Dreyer in Greencastle, Indiana who gave $500, an anonymous donor from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada who gave $500, Keith and Nicole who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Nellie in Caldwell, Idaho who gave $1,000, Albert in LaGrange, Indiana who gave $1,000, Dorian in Aurora, Colorado who gave $1,000, Tim and Toni in Keller, Texas who gave $1,000, Keith in Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada who pledged $83.34/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,000, and Elizabeth in Carol Stream, Illinois who pledged $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200. Wow! Those 43 gifts add up to $15,409.17.  That's the most donors and the largest total amount we've seen in a single day throughout this July 2026 fundraiser. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $109,679.17 (sound effect of people cheering) For those of you who stepped up to the plate throughout the month, we are deeply grateful for your love and your sacrifice.  We need to raise $13,820.83 by tonight! But we're not across the finish line yet! In order to hit our final goal of $123,500 on this spill over day – Monday, August 3rd -- God needs to prompt folks to give the FINAL $13,820.83 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. Would you prayerfully consider being one of 27 friends to give a one-time gift of $500 or a monthly pledge of $41.67 for 12 months? Or could you be one of 14 friends to give a one-time gift of $1,000 or a monthly pledge of $83.34? To put your potential donation into perspective, think about how much you spend on your monthly cable bill or your monthly  phone bill or eating out at restaurant.  When you think about it that way, finding 27 friends to pledge $41.67 a month or 14 friends to pledge $83.34 a month seems pretty doable! Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please email us so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total.  That would help tremendously. Help us get across this finish line. What is God prompting you to do right now? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, August 3rd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

John Erling, a self-described “North Dakota farm boy,” was raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. His early interest in performance emerged at the age of three, when he delivered impromptu sermons to the chickens on his family farm.This formative experience foreshadowed a distinguished career in radio. He spent five years with Northwestern College Radio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before continuing his broadcasting career at WDAY in Fargo, North Dakota, and later at WOW and KOIL in Omaha, Nebraska.In 1976, Erling moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and began broadcasting on KRMG. Following a 45-year career in radio, in 2010 he founded Voices of Oklahoma, an oral history website through which he has interviewed hundreds of Oklahomans. He is a member of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame, and the Tulsa Hall of Fame.In his oral history interview, recorded October 9, 2014,  John talks about his fundraising for community needs, the Tulsa Mountains, and the day he was fired by KRMG on the oral history website and podcast Voices of Oklahoma.

In this episode, John Roberts interviews Nancy O'Hara and Ellie DeLage from United Way of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Area about how local programs respond to summer needs. They cover donation drives, the Kids Closet, backpack food programs, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events like Pack the Backpack, the French Fry Food Drive, and Trike Wars. The episode also shares practical ways to help or get help, including drop-off locations, event dates, and the United Way contact number. Show is recorded at Grand Forks Best Source. For studio information, visit www.gfbestsource.com – Or message us at bit.ly/44meos1 – Help support GFBS at this donation link - https://bit.ly/3vjvzgX - Access past GFBS Interviews - https://gfbsinterviews.podbean.com/  #gfbs #gfbestsource.com #grandforksnd #interview #local #grandforks #grandforksbestsource #visitgreatergrandforks @grandforksnd @THECHAMBERGFEGF #belegendary #followers #everyone

It's Thursday, July 23rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Vietnamese Communists have falsely charged 119 Christians Communist authorities in central Vietnam have charged 119 Christians so far this year. Officials accuse the believers of being involved in organizations that support autonomy for ethnic minority groups. Mervyn Thomas with Christian Solidarity Worldwide noted, “Vietnam is increasingly becoming one of the most repressive states when it comes to persecuting and prosecuting religious groups.” Psalm 53:4 asks, “Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and do not call upon God?” Scottish authorities fired pro-life teacher Pro-lifers are petitioning authorities in Scotland to protect religious liberty. A Scottish high school fired a Catholic teacher last year for saying she opposed abortion. Sarah Morse said, “To be 'cancelled' and lose my livelihood because of my religious identity is a terrifying precedent for the teaching profession in Scotland.” The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children started a petition to support Morse last week. The petition has garnered nearly 20,000 signatures already. You can sign it through a link in our transcript today at TheWorldview.com.  New British Prime Minister is a socialist Andy Burnham became Britain's new prime minister on Monday. He is the country's seventh prime minister in a decade. He is also a self-identified socialist.  During his first speech as prime minister, Burnham criticized the free-market strategies of the late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. He called for a new economic model of stronger government control.  Listen. BURNHAM: “We will take power out of here and carry it into every postcode in the land, so that they can do more. And, in doing more, build a new economy where we put life's essentials back under stronger public control to make them affordable to you again.” By contrast, the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher famously said, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.” Prime Minister Thatcher also said this: THATCHER: “Socialists don't like people to do things for themselves. Socialists like to get people dependent on the state. You'll never build a great society that way. We were the first country to attempt and to succeed in rolling back the frontiers of socialism, which is the first cousin to communism.” Psalm 146:3 says, “Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.” Trump; Cuba is capital of 21st century Communism Here in the United States, the Trump administration categorized Cuba as the capital of 21st century communism. A report from the Department of State noted, “Many of the most significant upheavals in recent American political history – from the George Floyd riots to the rise of Antifa to the explosion of pro-terrorist activism on American college campuses – can be linked, in some way, shape, or form, to Cuban influence.”  Listen to comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the issue. RUBIO: “I can tell you, our system doesn't want communism. We're certainly not going to allow communist efforts to undermine American society and drive wedges into our country. “One of the leading culprits of that, for many years, the intellectual authors, particularly in our hemisphere, is the Cuban regime, which our report on Monday outlined. U.S. imposed 25% tariff on Brazilian imports The U.S. imposed a 25 percent tariff on most imports from Brazil yesterday.  The Trump administration accused Brazil of unfair trade practices and failing to negotiate. The tariff will affect about 18 to 26 percent of the country's exports to the U.S. Brazilian President Lula da Silva is a left-wing leader. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X, “President Lula and his government have not negotiated with the U.S. in good faith. His economic policies are bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians.” No more U.S. aid to Nigeria over persecution of Christians The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure last week to withhold aid from Nigeria over the persecution of Christians there.  The provision is part of the “Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.” The measure now awaits approval in the Senate.  Republican Congressman Greg Steube of Florida wrote on X, “My amendment to withhold 100% of U.S. aid to Nigeria until its government stops the slaughter of Christians has PASSED. American taxpayers should NEVER bankroll governments that turn a blind eye while Christians are abducted, tortured, and murdered. No more wasteful foreign aid!” Nigeria has become the epicenter of Christian martyrdom in the world. In the initial 96 days of 2026, from January 1 to April 6, Muslims killed 1,402 Nigerian Christians. Shockingly, that represents 72% of Christians killed worldwide.  In 2025, 3,490 Nigerian Christians were martyred.  A total of 52,000 brothers and sisters in Christ have lost their lives in the last decade in Nigeria.  Worldview listeners from Thailand and North Dakota weigh in MariaLee Watson in Bangkok, Thailand wrote me and said, “Adam, we are a homeschooling family of four kids – Eliana, 11, Elijah, 9, Elisabeth, 7, and Evalee, 6. We listen to your newscast almost every day. “We are missionaries here in Bangkok and we enjoy hearing about world news and what's happening in the USA. We especially enjoy the encouraging Bible verses that represent God's views. And Adam, we love to say, along with you, ‘Seize the day for Jesus Christ!'” And Amanda Wheeler in Grand Forks, North Dakota wrote me and said, “Adam, I have been reading The Worldview emails and my son, an 8th grader, has been listening to the newscast audio for a few months. “In fact, he began the Generations history curriculum this past year for our homeschool curriculum. We have greatly appreciated having a Christian-focused news report. Beforehand, we had avoided the news, in large part. Thank you for all that you do.” 7 Worldview listeners gave $1,517 And finally, by Wednesday night at 8:45pm Central, 7 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Lisa in Beacon, New York who gave $50 and Luke in West Line, Missouri who told me he will continue his $25/month pledge for another year for a gift of $300. Now, if you heard Wednesday's newscast, you learned that the four McVeda kids in Great Falls, Montana – 10-year-old Anna, 8-year-old Eppie, 7-year-old Claire, and 5-year-old Caleb -– organized several fundraisers on their farm and raised $347 for The Worldview newscast. I was incredibly touched by their investment of time and resources. Yesterday, through tears, I asked if you would consider being one of 108 Worldview listeners to pledge a one-time gift of $347 to honor the sweat equity the McVeda kids have invested to ensure that this newscast is fully funded and we hit our Friday, Jully 24th goal Out of the tens of thousands of our listeners, only four people caught that vision. We're grateful to God for Frances in Beacon, New York who gave $347, Theresa in Port Orchard, Washington who gave $347, Aleksandr in Ozark, Missouri who gave $347, and Stephen in California, Maryland who gave $347. Those 7 gifts add up to $1,738. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $45,493 (sound effect of people cheering) That means, in just two days, we need to raise $35,733 to hit our $81,226 goal by tomorrow night, Friday, July 24th! The Worldview needs 103 people to give $347 or pledge $28.92/month Two things come to mind about why only 4 people caught the vision on Wednesday.  First, there are folks who could easily invest $347 right now and may not have heard or read the Wednesday newscast. If that's the case, I need your help. And second, I realize that, for others, your budget simply will not allow a one-time gift of $347 right now.  But you could pledge $28.92 per month for 12 months to make that $347 gift. I need to find 103 people to do one or the other. A one-time gift of $347 or a monthly pledge of $28.92. When I come back to these airwaves with Friday's newscast, I sure hope that many more than just 4 people will have caught this kid-inspired vision from Great Falls, Montana to give $347 to help fund this newscast.  I wonder if we could get even get half way there with 52 folks either making a one-time gift of $347 or a monthly pledge of $28.92.  Time is running out. July 31st will be here before you know it. Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, like Luke in Missouri, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. Let's see what the Lord will do today. Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, July 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this dynamic live-on-location episode of What's On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen broadcasts from Bison Machinery in Jamestown, North Dakota—home to the tallest flagpole in the state. Scott brings together local leaders, state lawmakers, and agricultural innovators to dive deep into the heart of North Dakota's economy, community growth, and legislative priorities. The episode highlights cutting-edge farming tech with Ag PhD's Darren Hefty, explores local infrastructure and housing with the newly re-elected Mayor of Jamestown, and examines hot-button state issues like property tax reform, term limits, and the controversial constitutional measure on free school lunches. Plus, the show addresses a massive shockwave in North Dakota sports: the sudden firing of 45-year legendary voice of UND Hockey, Tim Hennessy. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – Broadcasting Live under North Dakota's Tallest Flagpole: Scott kicks off the show at Bison Machinery in Jamestown alongside host Jeff Romsdahl, discussing local ag roots, Gleaner combines, and the 150-foot flagpole. 03:20 – Ag PhD Field Day Preview: Darren Hefty joins to discuss what growers can expect at the massive annual field day in Baltic, South Dakota, from new soybean traits to research plots and air shows. 08:00 – Building Jamestown's Future: The Mayor of Jamestown outlines strategies for community growth, bridging the housing gap for local workers, and leveraging the city's position at the intersection of ag and energy. 12:45 – State Hospital & Legacy Fund Vision: Bernie Satrom shares updates on the new State Hospital construction, economic diversification, and investing North Dakota's resources back into the state. 16:30 – Farming Realities & Tax Reform: Representative Craig Headland breaks down the multi-year economic challenges facing farmers, dry weather impacts on crops, and the push toward zero income tax. 20:15 – The Constitutional School Lunch Debate: Senator Cole Conley analyzes the upcoming November ballot measure, its $134 million price tag, and the implications of mandating funding in the state constitution. 24:00 – Faith, Family, and Term Limits: Senator Terry Wansick reflects on his decision to run for one final term, the sacrifices made by farm families, and the potential loss of institutional memory under term limits. 28:10 – Big Summer Equipment Auction: Dennis Pulisky from Resource Auction previews the massive two-day auction event at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. 31:45 – The Silicon Valley of Ag: Jeff Romsdahl details North Dakota's rich history with Bobcat equipment, toolcats, and precision farming attachments. 35:50 – Outrage…

Housing issues may be among the most complicated and important issues policymakers face. In order for local economies to grow, they need workers, and those workers need places to live. And they can't just be any old place. They need to be places they can afford to live, and want to live. But that's not easy. A home or apartment building built today might stand for a century or more, but the housing expectations of the public shift from generation to generation. That's one point Adrian Cummings, president of the Grand Forks-based Forx Builders Assocation, made on this episode of Plain Talk. He pointed out that, while North Dakota isn't yet a state where most people rent, rather than own, their homes, we're moving in that direction, particularly among younger generations. Where older generations prioritized the traditional "white picket fence" dream of owning a single-family home, both as a place to live and a way to secure an asset that can provide financial security for later in their lives, younger generations invest for their future differently, and are trending toward eschewing the burdens of homeownership in favor of renting. "I think that, for a long time, your home was your investment policy, and it was your retirement policy, for particularly people even older than my parents," he said. "I think that there are other investment opportunities available to young professionals where they don't feel as large of a rush to get into a home as a retirement asset because they have other options." Cummings talked about the workforce and economic challenges builders are facing, and the struggle to build affordable -- he prefers the term "attainable" -- housing, and how he feels the state can help. He thinks a Bank of North Dakota program that facilitates the financing of development would go a long way to help, since one of the biggest friction points to development now is how cost-intensive it is. Also on this episode, guest co-host Rep. Zac Ista and I discuss President Donald Trump's renewed hostilities toward Canada and their potential impacts on North Dakota, and we respond to listener feedback. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

Housing issues may be among the most complicated and important issues policymakers face. In order for local economies to grow, they need workers, and those workers need places to live. And they can't just be any old place. They need to be places they can afford to live, and want to live. But that's not easy. A home or apartment building built today might stand for a century or more, but the housing expectations of the public shift from generation to generation. That's one point Adrian Cummings, president of the Grand Forks-based Forx Builders Assocation, made on this episode of Plain Talk. He pointed out that, while North Dakota isn't yet a state where most people rent, rather than own, their homes, we're moving in that direction, particularly among younger generations. Where older generations prioritized the traditional "white picket fence" dream of owning a single-family home, both as a place to live and a way to secure an asset that can provide financial security for later in their lives, younger generations invest for their future differently, and are trending toward eschewing the burdens of homeownership in favor of renting. "I think that, for a long time, your home was your investment policy, and it was your retirement policy, for particularly people even older than my parents," he said. "I think that there are other investment opportunities available to young professionals where they don't feel as large of a rush to get into a home as a retirement asset because they have other options." Cummings talked about the workforce and economic challenges builders are facing, and the struggle to build affordable -- he prefers the term "attainable" -- housing, and how he feels the state can help. He thinks a Bank of North Dakota program that facilitates the financing of development would go a long way to help, since one of the biggest friction points to development now is how cost-intensive it is. Also on this episode, guest co-host Rep. Zac Ista and I discuss President Donald Trump's renewed hostilities toward Canada and their potential impacts on North Dakota, and we respond to listener feedback. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

This episode digs into Flock Safety's AI-powered license-plate cameras and audio sensors, examining how they work, where they're deployed, and why residents are alarmed. The hosts and callers debate the tradeoffs between crime-fighting benefits and risks of mass surveillance, misuse by authorities and private actors, AI errors, vandalism and the local status of cameras at UND and in Grand Forks. #FlockSystem #JoinTheFlock #FlockCommunity #GrowTogether #BuiltToScale #SmarterSystems #WorkSmarter #BusinessGrowth #SuccessSimplified

In this heavy-hitting episode of What's On Your Mind, host Scott Hennen tackles the escalating geopolitical situation in the Middle East following the tragic loss of U.S. service members to Iranian strikes and drone detonations in Jordan and Iraq. Scott opens up a candid conversation with listeners about the true costs of war—comparing personal sacrifices at the gas pump to the ultimate sacrifices made by military personnel. The episode features insightful caller commentary, expert military and foreign policy breakdown from Fox News correspondent Evan Brown, and a sharp perspective on Middle East dynamics from Rabbi Michael Barclay. Beyond the frontlines, Scott touches on local political friction, a surprising Theodore Roosevelt connection to Ugandan coffee, and an exclusive free oil change offer for listeners. Standout Moments & Timestamps 00:00 – Tragedy in Jordan & Iraq: Remembering the ultimate sacrifice of Private Isabella Gonzalez and First Lieutenant Tyler James Fihan. 03:15 – The Human Cost in Iran: Scott highlights the heartbreaking story of 19-year-old Erfan Esfondari, executed for sheltering peaceful protesters. 05:45 – Is the Fight Worth the Cost? Listener Tom in Fargo calls in to break down Arab nation responses, Russian influence, and IED history. 09:20 – Gas Prices vs. Freedom: Scott addresses complaints over $4 to $5 fuel costs and challenges the "me-first" mentality regarding international conflicts. 12:10 – Lessons from History: Caller Luke joins to contrast modern economic complaints with the historical sacrifice of previous generations. 16:30 – Wildfire Smoke & Canadian Politics: Caller William weighs in from Manitoba on Canadian forest fires and government policy. 22:15 – The Epstein File Encounter: Scott shares a bizarre personal story from a red-light encounter in Grand Forks. 26:40 – Generational Debates: A heated back-and-forth with caller Jim on national debt, college costs, and who is truly to blame. 31:10 – On the Ground Breakdown with Evan Brown: Fox News correspondent Evan Brown details the specific military mechanics behind the drone detonation in Iraq and target strikes in Jordan. 38:50 – An Insider View on Middle East Tensions: Rabbi Michael Barclay offers an intense perspective fresh off his return from Israel, discussing political leadership and regional stability. 44:30 – Drive with Vision Feature: Ward Cater drops by to unveil a special mobile service offer giving away free oil changes brought directly to listeners' driveways.

St. Anne's day @ St. Anne's guest home in Grand Forks

Halloween weekend in Grand Forks was pure chaos: packed bars, wild costumes, blackout drinking, and a party bus full of people who could barely remember the night by morning. .If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

Live from Hollywood Lumber and Hardware's grand reopening in Hawley, Minnesota, host Kevin Flynn (stepping in for Scott Hennen) breaks down local community buzz, regional elections, voter registration controversies, and military health initiatives. In the final stretch, Scott Hennen checks in from Grand Forks, North Dakota, hosting crucial conversations on regulatory policy, American energy, modular AI tech on the defense front lines, and the evolution of the farm auction.  Standout Moments & Timestamps - Live at the Paint Desk in Hawley Uncle Kev kicks off a Friday "free-for-all" broadcast live from Hollywood Lumber's paint desk, rolling out hot dog and burger feeds, giveaway registration, and local sports rivalries. - Voter Registration Debates Kevin addresses Minnesota's automatic voter registration system linked to driver's licenses, highlighting listener concerns over citizen-verification steps and state election integrity. - On-Site Interviews: The Expansion of Hollywood Lumber General Manager Bobby and Assistant GM Isaac detail the 8,000-square-foot expansion, their partnership with Do It Best, and how local hardware stores keep Midwest communities thriving. - Defense Policy & Military Health A discussion on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's proposals regarding low testosterone among young men in the military and how processed foods may be impacting national health. - Trade & Industry Perspectives Regional building and materials reps—including Manions, Bayer Built Millwork, Gherkin Windows, Long Creek Steel, and Metal Sales—share updates on Midwest construction, labor markets, and manufacturing growth. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak on Energy & Permitting Reform Scott Hennen connects with Representative Julie Fedorchak to discuss federal energy policy, the necessity of regulatory certainty for oil and gas investments, and cutting red tape for North Dakota's Bakken region. - Armada's Mobile AI Data Centers & Defense Applications Armada's Tori McCaffrey breaks down "AI in a box"—how modular, edge-computing data centers are revolutionizing remote military operations, disaster response, and sovereign data security against foreign adversaries. - The Evolution of the Great American Auction Dennis Biliske of Resource Auction reflects on 42 years in the auction industry, tracing the transformation from live truck drive-bys to high-tech online bidding at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks.

Allen covers Energy Capital Partners buying TPI’s blade factories, GE Vernova’s $1.7 billion rescue of LM Wind Power, offshore wind cutting oil burn during a heat wave, Scotland’s Caledonia approval, and 19 states suing the Pentagon over stalled wind reviews. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly newsletter on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on YouTube, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary’s “Engineering with Rosie” YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Good Monday everyone. A few months ago, we told you about a Houston bankruptcy court carving up TPI Composites. Well, that story just got a whole lot bigger. On July sixth, TPI walked out of Chapter Eleven. Zero debt. New owners. A private equity firm called Energy Capital Partners picked up TPI’s blade factories in Iowa and Juarez, Mexico for about twenty million dollars. Twenty million, against more than a billion dollars in liabilities. ECP did not stumble into wind blades. They bought Calpine back in twenty eighteen, inherited seventy-seven power plants, and became GE’s biggest private gas turbine customer in the Western Hemisphere. That relationship, forged in gas turbine halls, is what brought them to composite factories. GE Vernova signed a five-year supply deal requiring it to send blade orders to ECP’s factories. GE is ECP’s partner, its customer, and was even the backup buyer if the deal fell through. So TPI lives on, leaner, debt-free, with locked-in demand from one of the biggest turbine makers on earth. But now, the other side of that coin. While ECP picked up two blade factories for twenty million dollars, GE Vernova recently pumped one-point-seven billion dollars into its own blade company, LM Wind Power. LM’s equity had fallen to negative 575 million euros. Revenue dropped ninety-six percent in one year, from 2.1 billion Danish kroner down to just ninety-three million. The Danish workforce, cut to about twenty-five people. LM Wind Power has lost money every single year since GE bought it in twenty seventeen. Nine straight years of red ink. So think about that. Two American blade factories now serve GE Vernova’s onshore business. One in Grand Forks, North Dakota, owned by GE, inside a division losing four hundred million dollars a year. The other in Newton, Iowa, owned by ECP, zero debt, five-year supply deal. The independent contract blade business that TPI Composites built is gone. Vestas took the India and Mexico plants in-house. GE’s supply is locked to ECP. The OEMs and their financial partners now own the factories directly. And that is a new era for wind manufacturing. Now, let us talk about what those blades are doing once they are spinning. Earlier this month, a brutal heat wave hit the eastern United States. Air conditioners running full blast. Grid operators scrambling to keep up. And off the coast of New England, two offshore wind farms stepped up. Vineyard Wind, eight hundred and six megawatts off Massachusetts. Revolution Wind, seven hundred and four megawatts near Rhode Island. Together they pushed hundreds of megawatts into the grid right when people needed it most. And here is the number that matters. Oil-fired power plants met about ten percent of peak demand on July second this year. Last summer, at the height of a similar heat wave, oil plants covered nearly fifteen percent. That is more than a gigawatt less oil burned. The projects that survived lawsuits, survived construction shutdowns, survived lease freezes, are now keeping the lights on in New England. Across the Atlantic, Scotland just approved two massive offshore wind farms. The Caledonia North and South projects in the Moray Firth, up to one hundred and forty turbines spread across one hundred and sixty-five square miles. Enough power for two million homes. Ocean Wind is leading the development with a commitment of about 1.7 billion pounds. And here is what makes this project different. Caledonia South will mix fixed-bottom and floating turbines, up to thirty-nine floaters. That blend of proven and next-generation technology on a single project is something to watch. Back in the United States, nineteen state attorneys general are suing the Department of Defense. The reason, wind project reviews. Federal law says any wind turbine taller than two hundred feet must go through a Defense Department check, to make sure it does not interfere with military radar or flight paths. Last August, the Pentagon stopped reviewing those projects. No explanation. No timeline for starting again. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is leading the coalition, joined by attorneys general from eighteen other states including California, New York, and New Jersey. They want a court to force the Defense Department to start doing its job again. And finally, a story from the sea floor. Down in southern New England, lobster populations have been falling for decades. Back in nineteen ninety-eight, there were about fifty million lobsters in those waters. By twenty twenty-two, fewer than ten million. But something else is moving in. Jonah crabs. Fishermen used to throw them back. Now they are hauling them in by the thousands, selling them as a cheaper option to lobster. And researchers at the University of Rhode Island are finding that offshore wind foundations are acting like artificial reefs. Algae grows first, then barnacles and mussels, then fish and crabs follow. The question scientists are working to answer is whether these structures create new marine life, or just pull it in from the surrounding ocean. Either way, the turbines are not just making electricity. They are making habitat. Now, here is what to watch. This Wednesday, July twenty-second, GE Vernova reports second quarter earnings. And the numbers we just talked about will be in the room. One-point-seven billion dollars pumped into LM Wind Power, a blade company that has lost money nine years straight. Twenty million dollars to let ECP walk away with two factories and a five-year supply deal. GE Vernova is guiding for four hundred million dollars in wind segment losses this year. Meanwhile, its Power and Electrification divisions are printing money, nearly five billion dollars in free cash flow last quarter alone. So the question on that earnings call is simple. If you are spending eighty times more to keep your in-house blade maker alive than a private equity firm paid to buy your contract supplier, how long do you keep doing both? Watch for what GE Vernova says about LM Wind Power’s future, about North American onshore blade strategy, and about whether that 1.7 billion dollar injection was a rescue, or a goodbye. The answer could reshape who makes blades in this industry for the next decade. And that is the state of the wind industry for the 19th of July, twenty twenty-six. Join us for the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast tomorrow.

Broadcasting live from a brand new studio at The Hive tech accelerator in Grand Forks, Scott and Kevin tag-team a packed edition covering everything from national security to international missionary work. Scott kicks off the hour recapping a fascinating state interim legislative committee hearing focused on striking the perfect balance between the exponential demand for AI data centers and community protections in North Dakota. The political conversation shifts to a deep dive into the "deep state," examining the relentless lawfare surrounding President Trump, Dan Bongino's cryptic security reflections, and the upcoming nationwide presidential address. Later, the hosts celebrate the thriving military, space, and drone ecosystems at Grand Sky before welcoming North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner to discuss agricultural input costs, heat stress on livestock, and trade disruptions. Finally, former Shanley High School standout Carter Copeland joins to share an inspiring testimony of putting med school on hold to follow an unexpected path to a children's ministry in Honduras. Standout Moments & Timestamps – Live from the Hive: Scott opens the show from the tech accelerator in Grand Forks, giving a background on the unmanned aerial systems ecosystem fueling the region's massive tech boom. – The Electrical Demand Explosion: Scott details a presentation from former FERC member Tony Clark revealing that North Dakota leads the entire nation in increased power demand while maintaining some of the lowest electrical rates. – The Global AI Infrastructure Race: The hosts break down the high-stakes geopolitical race against China, emphasizing the national security risks of falling behind in building specialized AI computational data centers. – The Mother of All Haymakers: Scott discusses the deep state, referencing former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino's commentary on the systemic corruption in Washington and predicting a massive strategic exposure from the Trump team. – A $200,000 Starting Salary: The show highlights the high-paying opportunities blooming for local graduates at Grand Sky through defense titans like Northrop Grumman and General Atomics. – The Realities of Persecution: A caller named Matt sparks a heavy dialogue about underreported global tragedies, specifically focusing on the severe persecution faced by Christian populations in Nigeria. – Beat-the-Heat Livestock Warning: North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner joins the program to remind ranchers to check their cattle for heat stress, fly swarms, and the danger of blue-green algae blooms in stagnant stock ponds. – A Flashback to First Grade: Missionary Carter Copeland shares an…

Episode 273 of Beer, Blues, and BS is a total mechanical wrecking yard of broken trucks, family milestones, and international sports chaos! Doc checks in live from an airport layover terminal, sparking a huge conversation about how massive World Cup crowds are completely taking over cities—and the viral fan videos that have a song permanently stuck in Howard's head. But the real breakdown happens in the garage. Farva makes his grand return with massive personal family news, followed by an ultimate truck-nightmare story about a literal 5-cent part failing at the worst possible moment. JS counters with his own catastrophic F-150 breakdown that required some insane farm-style towing maneuvers, leading to a deep dive into his massive 24-vehicle property graveyard and the endless search for parts. Plus, Mark Kidder pays his final respects to a permanently closed Grand Forks landmark, shares a bizarre update on a massive surprise check he just received in the mail, and looks into the strict international soccer rules where covering your mouth can get you instantly penalized. On Tap This Episode: Mark Kidder: Leinenkugel's Liny Lodge Lime Mexican-style lager. JS: Half Brothers Brewing Company Classic Golden Ale. Howard Blues: De La Calle Tepache Mango Chili soda. Doc & Farva: Alani Nu Orange Kiss and a classic Brisk Iced Tea.   Recorded: 6.26.26 0:00 – Intro 3:27 – What's on Tap? 17:14 – Kidder's New Found Wealth 18:42 – World Cup News 20:54 – JS Kicks Down the Door! 23:23 – Guess Whose Back 27:19 – Home Projects 30:37 – Welcome to Car Talk 50:29 – JS' Depressed Camera 51:19 – World Cup and Red Cards 53:52 – Dad Jokes of the Week 55:58 – The Undisclosed Bunker and Banter 1:04:01 – Metallica & Top Gear 1:08:50 – Cheap Plugs 1:11:15 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 1:36 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #FordF150 #WorldCup #Leinenkugels #HalfBrothersBrewing #Tepache #FarmLife #CarRepairs #PopCulture

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This episode of Forks BS opens with sponsor messages and a lighthearted joke segment before diving into local and national headlines. Hosts discuss a lawsuit alleging two babies were switched at birth at a Grafton hospital 36 years ago, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the surge of poisoning conspiracy theories, and escalating U.S.-Iran strikes and regional tensions. The show also features local rants about parking and development, listener calls and texts, and information about upcoming Grand Forks events and the radio show's schedule.

The Resilient One: 6 Ps of self reliance. What happens when the blueprint of fatherhood is left entirely blank? You don't fold—you build your own foundation. In this powerful episode of Digital Dad Diaries, host Roosevelt sits down with Victor, an elite trainer and force of nature from Combat Cardio in Grand Forks, ND. Victor opens up with raw, unfiltered honesty about a reality many men face: growing up without a father. But instead of letting the absence break him, it taught him the ultimate lesson in survival—complete self-reliance

Jak Urlacher is bringing the deepest pole vault competition ever assembled in North Dakota history to the streets of his hometown, Grand Forks. On July 11th, pole vaulters from across the region and nation will compete on North 3rd Street at The Ark Downtown Street Vault. Make plans to head to downtown Grand Forks to see this high-flying spectacle for yourself!

KJ dives deep into the tragic story of Dr. Whitney Morgan Temple, a dedicated physician battling a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer, and the man who was supposed to love and protect her—her husband, Joshua "Josh" Temple. Married in 2020 after meeting in 2018, the couple's life in Grand Forks, North Dakota, unraveled when Whitney was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2022.As her health rapidly declined under brutal chemotherapy treatments, Josh's role as caregiver turned into one of control, gaslighting, and horrifying abuse. Whitney endured horrific verbal assaults—along with physical violence that left bruises and worsened her already fragile condition. Despite her pain and vulnerability, Dr. Temple found the courage to secretly record her husband's tirades and, in a daring escape, called for help while he slept. Timestamps09:17 Whitney's Early Promise16:02 Married Through Treatment28:08 Hospital Alarm Raised46:42 Isolation and Control58:34 Threats Turn Violent1:07:53 Police Close In

Five years after wildfire destroyed most of Lytton, British Columbia, rebuilding remains slow despite more than $140 million in committed public funding. Norm Van Eeden Petersman talks with Michel Durand-Wood, author of You'll Pay for This, and Graham Watt, who manages strategic initiatives and flood recovery for Grand Forks, British Columbia. They look at what happens when a small town is pushed to rebuild everything at once, while also dealing with hazardous conditions, limited local capacity, consulting costs, modern codes, and the long-term obligation to maintain whatever comes next. The money creates a promise of recovery, but Lytton shows how hard it is to turn that promise back into a town. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Inside Lytton's contentious recovery, where concerns smoulder 5 years after wildfire" by Brenna Owen, Halifax.citynews.ca (June 2026) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Michel Durand-Wood (Site) Graham Watt (LinkedIn) Downzone: The Baby-Sitters Club  Human Nature by Kate Marvel (Site) The Blackthorn Key, by Kevin Sands (Site) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

In this episode James and I share the exciting announcement that we are going to be involved in planting a new church in Grand Forks, ND, that is expecting to launch before the end of 2026!By God's grace River City Church in Fargo, ND, has recently sent out a number of families (including the Kaczor and Hankey families) and singles to plant Christ Redeemer Church in Grand Forks, ND! Both James and I, along with others, have the privilege of giving leadership to this work.Tune into this episode to hear some basic info about the church plant and also to hear us answer these 4 questions:#1 - Why Should We Plant New Churches?#2 - Why Should We Plant a New Church in Grand Forks?#3 - What Kind of Church Are We Hoping to Plant?#4 - What is the Process/Timeline for Planting This Church?If you are interested in learning more about Christ Redeemer, including our mission, values, and beliefs, or if you'd like to inquire about joining the church, or giving to the church, you can visit our website by clicking this link: Christ Redeemer WebsiteIf you'd like to read more about why we should plant new churches, read this article by Tim Keller: Why Plant Churches?

It is a packed Wednesday edition of What's On Your Mind! Host Scott Hennen is on the move as a road warrior this week, but he settles into the studio alongside producer Kevin to unpack a whirlwind of local success stories, massive national policy achievements, and a look back at American history. First, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong stops by to talk about building strong federal relationships, the ongoing rural healthcare transformation, and finding the sweet spot for implementing "boring" AI to make government more efficient without compromising citizen privacy. Then, Katherine Johnson and Dalton Nelson highlight how the Center of the American Experiment and Turning Point USA are partnering to make conservative policy engaging and fun for the younger generation. Later, House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith delivers a masterclass on the monumental impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," breaking down historic tax relief numbers and staggering hospice fraud cases in California. Finally, David Fisher of Landmark Capital drops a historical bombshell regarding Germany's gold bars and Fort Knox, while local listeners call in to debate whether the upcoming America 250 events can truly match the year-long, red-white-and-blue marketing magic of the 1976 Bicentennial. Timeline 00:00 - Scott introduces a busy lineup, including upcoming stops in Grand Forks and a farewell broadcast for retiring Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. 01:15 - Governor Kelly Armstrong joins the studio to discuss leveraging his D.C. relationships to move the needle faster for North Dakota. 02:55 - Governor Armstrong details the "rural health transformation" vision, prioritizing emergency medical services and utilizing flexible funding without growing permanent government footprint. 03:57 - A deep dive into data centers, intelligence factories, and combating the wave of bot-driven Chinese misinformation scaring local communities. 05:40 - Katherine Johnson, host of the American Experiment podcast, and Turning Point USA's Dalton Nelson discuss their viral social media strategy and engaging young voters. 07:54 - Former school board candidate Carissa Agweshk discusses the surprising numbers behind the local election and standing firm against "woke" educational policies. 09:30 - Scott shares a nostalgic memory of standing in Battery Park in 1986 watching Ronald Reagan look out at the newly lit Statue of Liberty. 11:05 - House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith outlines the massive relief numbers from the "One Big Beautiful Bill," including the popularity of "no tax on tips." 13:00 - Chairman Smith exposes wild Medicare fraud stories, revealing…

Get ready to feel patriotic as we count down to America's 250th anniversary! Broadcasting live on location from the grand opening of Petroserve USA in Grand Forks, host Scott Hennen is joined by a star-studded lineup to celebrate local innovation and historical milestones. First, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Executive Director Robbie Loff calls in with massive breaking news about President Donald J. Trump kicking off the nation's semi-quincentennial celebrations live from the Medora Amphitheater. Robbie gives listeners an exclusive breakdown of the upcoming events, including a transformative ribbon-cutting ceremony and an epic 1,776 patriotic drone show orchestrated by Elon Musk's brother, Kimball. Then, FM Red Hawks President and CEO Brad Thome stops by to dissect the massive "banana ball" craze sweeping Newman Outdoor Field, drawing a nostalgic parallel to the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. Finally, Scott goes head-to-head with modern technology skeptics, sharing crucial insights from the American Edge Project on why winning the AI race against China is a civilizational necessity, while Sanford Health's Dr. Todd Schaffer explains how "intelligence factories" are actively empowering patients with radical health care price transparency. Timeline 00:00 - Live from Grand Forks: Scott kicks off the Petroserve USA grand opening with a preview of the new America 250 leather-patch caps and a $25 gift card giveaway. 02:10 - Mount Rushmore Memories: Recalling President Trump's historic 2020 fireworks celebration and his iconic arrival on Marine One. 03:15 - Presidential Library Update: Executive Director Robbie Loff joins to break down the timeline for Donald J. Trump's upcoming keynote speech in Medora. 04:20 - Ticketing & Overflow: Clarifying the differences between America 250 and Freedom 250, and how the general public can secure last-minute admission. 05:45 - 1,776 Drones in the Sky: A deep dive into the upcoming, high-tech visual storytelling show designed by Kimball Musk's tech crew to chronicle the life of TR. 06:50 - Philanthropic Legacies: Highlighting Texas patriot Ross Perot Jr.'s staggering $5 billion donation to memorialize American history. 08:15 - Spinning the Prize Wheel: Reviewing Petroserve's local grand opening specials, including 25-cent soft-serve cones and $2.50 platinum car washes. 09:10 - The Globetrotters of Baseball: FM Red Hawks CEO Brad Thome explains the wild rules, trick-play points, and massive crowd engagement behind the sold-out banana ball tour. 11:00 - Showmanship Traditions: Brad shares a heartwarming look back at his late father Bruce Thome's legacy as a natural entertainer and champion for family-friendly…