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Rake, Reuse, Rejoice: Why Fall Leaves Are North Dakota’s Best Crop
Ah, fall in North Dakota! The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and it feels like nature is putting on its final show before winter settles in. But for many of us, the beauty of those colorful leaves quickly fades when we realize the amount of cleanup required. Raking and throwing them away seems like the easiest option, right?
The Verdict Is In For North Dakota Man Who Beheaded A Kitten
This had to be one of the most ugly cases of animal cruelty in North Dakota ever. A gruesome, horrific, and disgusting video surfaced back in September of 2023 showing one person beheading a young kitten with a grain shovel, while a group of young people laughed and looked on.
Discovered Halloween 2023, Latest on the Vampire Virus That Sucks on Other Viruses
Scientists continue to study one of the most crucial health discoveries. It's called the Vampire Virus because it attaches itself to other viruses and essentially makes copies of itself before releasing those viruses, according to the Scientific American website. This virus was first discovered in the U.S. in October 2023,...
RIP One Year Later: Should This Too-Close-To-Home Matthew Perry Scene in ‘Friends” Be Pulled?
It was a funny scene when we all watched it some 20 years ago when Monica joked about Chander dying by drowning. Now, it feels quite eerie and uncomfortable. I posted it below. According to the MSN website, superfans immediately noticed or remembered the scene from season seven, episode five,...
Liam Payne Is Releasing a Posthumous Single
Liam Payne's legacy will live on after his tragic death thanks to a new posthumous single coming soon. The song, titled "Do No Wrong," is set to drop on Friday, Nov. 1. The track is a collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Sam Pounds, who announced the single's upcoming release via X/Twitter on Monday (Oct. 28).
Shawn Mendes Addresses ‘Silly’ Speculation on His Sexuality
Shawn Mendes addressed speculation on his sexuality during a recent performance of some of his new music in Colorado. The singer is dropping his fifth studio album on Nov. 15 and unveiled a new song from the project during the concert that explores the subjects of sexuality and public scrutiny.
10 Home Design Trends You’ll Be Obsessed With in 2025
We're entering a new era of home aesthetics, and it's a lot more colorful. As modern farmhouse officially phases out, we're seeing new trends start to emerge. We asked ChatGPT to describe 2024 home decor styles in just a few sentences, and to sum it up, it was all about combining "natural warmth with bold personalization." We saw a lot of earthy tones to create cozy environments, and still had some white kitchen cabinets and shiplap hanging around. Overall, it was a great year in design, but it's going to get even better in the new year.
Why North Dakota HATES Bismarck, Mandan & Lincoln Drivers
I was driving to work this morning when I got behind somebody on Yegen Road who was going 35 in a 55 (pretty typical on that road) and not once, but twice stopped at a stop sign and didn't bother to turn on their blinker when they had to turn right or left.
Get Ready BisMan, This Weekend You Will Have To Do This
It's time to change our clocks. Yep, Daylight Savings Time is happening this weekend. Get ready to set your clocks back an hour and for your equilibrium to slightly shift. Obligatory existential remark: What even is time, though?. Did you know that 70 countries observe daylight savings time? This, according...
Gisele Bundchen Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Boyfriend Joaquim Valente Post-Tom Brady Divorce
Gisele Bündchen is pregnant with her third child. The supermodel and her boyfriend, Joaquim Valente, are expecting their first child together, People reported. "Gisele and Joaquim are happy for this new chapter in their life and they're looking forward to creating a peaceful and loving environment for the whole family," the insider told the outlet.
A Gifted ND Photographer Shares Some Brilliant Pictures
I am proud to say this man is my ex-roommate... I came across Matt Sorum almost ten years ago. I had just moved to Fargo, North Dakota, and at first, I rented a tiny little room from a HUGE NDSU Bison fan ( the colors of green and yellow were all over this two-bedroom apartment ) My cat and I had to eventually land another place to live, and that is when I met Matt. I came to notice almost every day his beautiful Canon camera lying there on the counter, waiting for action - and thankfully for all of us, a gifted photographer was poised and ready.
Everyone’s Favorite ‘Simpsons’ Meme is Becoming an Adorable Chia Pet
If you've never used the meme, you've surely been in at least one online conversation where someone has dropped an image of Homer Simpson slowly backing into a hedge. Now, the popular clip is reportedly being turned into a Chia Pet. What Is A Chia Pet?. There was a time...
‘Hannah Montana’ Actor Jack Merrill Says He Was Kidnapped, Assaulted by This Infamous Serial Killer in the ‘70s
Content warning: sexual violence. Actor Jack Merrill, who has credits on shows like Grey's Anatomy, Sex and the City and Hannah Montana, had a terrifying experience as a youngster with an infamous 1970s serial killer. Merrill revealed that the incident took place in 1978 in Chicago when John Wayne Gacy...
The Best And Worst Pumpkin Spiced Treats Of The Year
For a significant amount of people across the nation its not Fall or Autumn that is barreling down upon us, it's Pumpkin Spice Season. We took a sampling of divisive seasonal treats that feature the spice mixture and sorted them in to categories. The OG:. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. The...
Have You Fallen For Any of These Five Restaurant Tricks?
Generally, when we eat out, we look for something delicious that does not break the bank. Sometimes, we're celebrating, and sometimes, we're okay with splurging, but usually, we have a general budget for that night out with friends or grabbing take-out on the way home. That said, restaurants are businesses...
Jennifer Aniston Shares Understated, Heartbreaking Tribute to Matthew Perry on Anniversary of His Death
Jennifer Aniston is remembering Matthew Perry on the one year anniversary of his sudden death in Oct. 2023. On Monday (Oct. 28), the actress shared a carousel of throwback photos on Instagram to honor Perry and captioned the post, "1 year," with heart, bandage and dove emojis. She also tagged...
This Popular Food Was Once a High Society Delicacy Only For the Wealthy
We love it as children, we love it when we have an upset stomach, and for many, it's even a fun shot to swallow down at parties and bars. It comes in lots of colors and flavors, all jiggly and wiggly, and is beyond inexpensive. You can buy it in mini-containers or make it at home alone with water.
Pizza Place Busted for Secretly Selling a Side of Cocaine on the Menu
It was only a matter of time before law enforcement officials would figure this scheme out. In this case, it was food inspectors that caught on to cocaine sales out of this pizza restaurant. According to the BBC, narcotics investigators figured out that ordering pizza item #40 on the menu...
A UFO Near Sterling, North Dakota That Defies Explanation
I was doing some bird hunting near Sterling, North Dakota yesterday, and it got me thinking about an incident a couple of years back. I was hunting Snow Geese near Sterling on Friday, March 25th, 2022. I was scanning the skies with my binoculars looking for white birds when something else "white" appeared in my lenses.
Trans Woman Refuses to Attend Brother’s Wedding if Asked to ‘Present Male’
A 35-year-old trans woman revealed on Reddit that she is conflicted about going to her brother's upcoming wedding, and will not attend if she is asked to present as male. "Five years ago, I came out as a transgender woman a few months before [my other brother] Dan married his wife," she began, adding she felt "grief" having to present as male at the wedding.
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