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Everyone In North Dakota Should Know How To Do This
This could happen while enjoying a Larks baseball game at the ballpark or a quiet family gathering at your favorite restaurant. A frightening moment when an attempt to swallow something while you are eating gets stuck in your throat or windpipe. I experienced this years ago when I worked at a steak and seafood place - a man stood up, his face beet-red, and he was gasping for air - he was choking to death. Thanks to some safety meetings we had prior, I performed the Heimlich maneuver, and the piece of prime rib came dislodged. It happened so fast, and I will never forget it. I believe EVERYONE should be taught how to do this.
WATCH: Dad Wins Playtime With Brilliant Baseball Hack
Playing with your kiddos is a great way to engage and connect with them. It can be tiring though, especially after a long work day. One dad found a hack to make playtime fun for all with minimal parental effort. Anytime we can find a good life hack, we're all...
Bismarck Gets a Taste of the Tropics: New Smoothie Cafe Opening Soon!
There will soon be a new place for you to get a sweet treat in Bismarck. It's getting warmer outside, so having a cold refreshing treat is what many of us will look for this summer. Look no further than the Tropical Smoothie Cafe. According to a post on Facebook...
Can You Legally Collect Rainfall In North Dakota?
You've probably heard of or seen people trying to collect rainwater from their houses. They even sell drums to collect rainwater at places like Menards, Lowes, and Walmart. You can read more about that here, but is it legal to do so? More on that in a moment. If you...
North Dakota’s Tigirily Gold’s Butterfly Moments At ACMs
North Dakota's very own country queens Tigirlily Gold rubbed some serious elbows backstage at the ACMs recently. I mean some of the leading ladies and men of country music. Even a legend like Randy Travis. I was strolling through their Facebook page recently checking out their ACM experience. Of course,...
BisMan’s Paint & Wine Cruise 2024: How To Win Tickets!
If you love to wine... drink wine, that is, here’s something you might want to try. The 2024 Paint and Wine Cruise with Art from the Heart is happening again. On Tuesday, June 4th, take a ride on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat; learn how to paint your own masterpiece while sipping some delicious wine!
Scary Pet Food Recall Sends Owners of Furry Friends Scrambling
A pet food recall in multiple U.S. states has owners checking their supplies and their dogs' safety. The latest pet food recall only seems to include dog food. The recall centers on 44-pound bags of dry food. Details released by the FDA explained there is a potential for "loose metal...
How Much Do North Dakotans Need To Earn To Live Comfortably?
There was a map of the United States floating around social media this weekend that had a lot of people talking. How much do you need to earn each year to live comfortably in each state? This had a lot of people scoffing at the numbers generated. I don't know...
Discover Award-Winning Artistry Of Sacred Souls Tattoos-Bismarck
The art of tattoos never ceases to amaze me... ...and so many other people feel the same as I do. 29-year-old Nokes and his wife Chelsea, along with their 8-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son have lived in North Dakota for about a year and a half. Today was a HUGE day for Nokes, and Chelsea. AND all of Bismarck, because today a talented artist and his wife opened Sacred Souls Tattoos - 200 East Main Ave - Suite 100. You can explore your imagination here - Tuesday through Saturday -10-7 pm.
Exploring Graffiti: Art Or Vandalism In Bismarck And Mandan
What do you think? Here in Bismarck and Mandan, when you come across graffiti... ...do you take a longer look and see the art in it? Does it make you angry that people still choose private property to damage? Many people look at it that way. I saw this last year on the side of a train in Mandan. Of course, some of the graffiti you see could be gang markings. We have become so oblivious to our everyday routine that we are unaware of how many places have graffiti.
Vietnamese Restaurant Opening In Downtown Bismarck
We’re always looking for new restaurants to try and lucky for us, downtown Bismarck has plenty of unique places. Keep your eyes open; a new restaurant is opening in Bismarck at 515 E. Main St. According to downtownbismarck.com, a Vietnamese restaurant called JOMO House will be opening. The source...
Terrifying Dashcam Footage Released of Louisville Bridge Accident
Back on March 1st, the world watched intently as an 18-wheeler dangled off the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville after being struck by a pickup truck. We were captivated by the images and by the daring rescue of the driver. Trevor Branham, 33, was arrested later that month in connection...
Why Does This Bird’s Call Make People Nostalgic for Their Childhood?
Not too long ago, a curious trend swept across the internet. People were going on about how a single sound was somehow triggering a wave of nostalgia for them and transporting them back to the simple days of their childhoods. This was particularly resonating with '90s kids. Nostalgia triggers like...
The Memorial Weekend Long Range Forecast For North Dakota
The unofficial start to summer is always the Memorial Day long weekend. There are really 3 weekends that I keep an eye on each summer when it comes to weather. The Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July weekend, and the Labor Day weekend. So many of us in North...
UMass Dartmouth Commencement Speaker Gifts Each Grad $1000
NORTH DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — The UMass Dartmouth Class of 2024 may have had to graduate in the middle of a storm, but it was commencement speaker Robert Hale who made it rain. Hale announced at the end of his speech, which focused on the concept of giving, that he and his wife Karen were giving every graduate $1,000 in cash.
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