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Bride Hires Security in Case Her Parents Try to Crash Her Wedding
A woman who "was placed for adoption at birth" is taking extreme measures to ensure her biological parents don't crash her upcoming wedding. "My sister has passed letters to me from them and has been trying for years to get me to agree to meet with them and build a relationship. They keep saying how much it hurts them that I want nothing to do with them. She passes this onto me and tells me how much it hurts her that I won't be a part of this with her because our connection as blood-related siblings is huge and now we have more blood-related family," the bride-to-be wrote on Reddit.
Enhanced Risk For Powerful Thunderstorms Across North Dakota
***UPDATE*** A Severe Thunder Storm Watch has been issued for the following counties until 9 pm. Adams, Foster, Kidder, McLean, Oliver, Grant, Logan, Mercer, Emmons, Sioux, McIntosh & Hettinger (This includes most of our listening area). A Level 2 threat for severe thunderstorms across southern North Dakota is possible today...
Bride Bans Sister With Special Needs From Wedding, Takes to AITA Reddit
A sister was put in a trying situation after she requested that her sister with special needs not attend her wedding. A 22-year-old bride-to-be sought reassurance and advice on the AITA (Am I The A--hole?) over her wedding situation. She began the post by admitting that the "title sounds awful"...
Unveiling The Absolute Best Gas Station Sandwich In North Dakota
I know what you're thinking, there's no such thing as a "good" gas station sandwich. That might be true in most cases. We've all seen those less-than-appetizing hot dogs, burgers, and chicken sandwiches under heat lamps at gas stations across the state. What's that line from the immortal Chevy Chase...
Wife Makes Husband Decide Between Being Stay at Home Dad or Divorce, He Responds to Her Reddit Story
If your partner was playing video games all day while you worked full time to support the family and took care of your child, what would you do? A woman sought out advice from Reddit to see if she was too harsh in asking him for a divorce or for him to be a stay at home father for the time being.
‘YMCA’ Hitmakers The Village People Sue Disney World For Treatment at Theme Park
The Village People are so upset with how they were treated at Disney World that their team is suing the theme park giant. The alleged incident took place in 2018 when the "YMCA" singers performed as part of their Epcot concert series, as they did annually for at least a decade. Now, TMZ reported that a case against Disney was filed by Karen Willis, the wife of Victor Willis, who performs as a naval officer or policeman and also owns the group's song and performing rights.
How To Train For The 2024 Bismarck Marathon Just 86 Days Away
My opinion is "Yes...you have enough time" First, let's break it down - a MARATHON can be confused many times with other distances - often I hear someone say they just finished one - I always ask them "You mean the 26.2-mile race?" - because some people associate a running race, like a 5 km or a 10 km for instance, as a MARATHON. If you have always wanted to accomplish this true feat ( OR FEET ) I believe the 2024 Bismarck Marathon on September 22nd, 86 days from now is reachable.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Travis Tritt’s 1991 Smash Hit Brings 13-Year-Old to Tears in Heartfelt Video: WATCH
A proud dad posted a video on TikTok showing his 13-year-old daughter being brought to tears by Travis Tritt, a.k.a. "the Tritt." The teenager covered her face as her dad laughed along to Tritt's powerful tune "Anymore." "Travis Tritt done brought my 13-year-old to tears with a song from 1991,"...
Bride Forbids Plus Ones at Wedding Due to Bridesmaid’s Boyfriend’s ‘Red Flags’
A woman has decided to not have any plus ones at her wedding, and the internet is divided over it. The woman prefaces her story by sharing that she is getting married this summer and it is a small wedding. "I'm getting married this summer, and it's going to be...
David Foster Slammed for Calling Wife Katharine McPhee ‘Fat’ in Resurfaced Clip
David Foster is on the receiving end of backlash after an old clip of him calling Katharine McPhee "fat" has come to light. The video in question was posted to TikTok by the user @maniaph and is from 2023 when the pair performed as part of the David Foster and Friends concert.
Is Taylor Swift Already Working on New Music?
A new Taylor Swift album could already be in the works, according to one report. According to sources that spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift does not plan to take a break anytime soon and is eyeing a 2025 release for more new music. However, a new album may not...
Rainfall Totals: North Dakota Got Drenched Again
Our wet spring has continued into the early summer so far. Much of the state saw 1/2 of an inch to nearly 3 inches of rain. Severe thunderstorms developed over western North Dakota Thursday evening and continued to move across the state dropping heavy rain, especially if you got under the right supercell thunderstorm. Unfortunately, some areas in western North Dakota also saw large hail with damaging winds.
Trump and Biden’s Disastrous 2024 Presidential Debate Draws Hilarious Reactions and Memes
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump set the internet ablaze with their first debate. On June 27, the adversaries faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The debate lasted 90-minutes and the candidates were asked many questions about the state of the United States and the affairs of the world. Some of the major topics covered include: the Middle East, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump's recent criminal conviction, the economy and more.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
Can A Cop Ask You “Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over” In ND?
Chances are, if you have driven long enough you have experienced those blue lights of a police car turn on behind you. It's an unnerving feeling for sure. So many things go through your mind. "Was I speeding?" "Did I run a red light?" "Did I not signal when I exited a roundabout?"
Man Refuses to Marry Girlfriend Until She Gets Child Support From Her Ex
A man on Reddit is refusing to stay with his girlfriend unless she gets a court-arranged agreement for child support from her ex. "My ex gets money every month from her ex. But it isn't a legal agreement. He just gives her money. I love her and I like her kid but there is no way I will marry her and become responsible financially," the man wrote.
Bronny James Joins Dad Lebron on the Los Angeles Lakers With 55th Pick in NBA Draft
Bronny James has entered the NBA, and is joining his dad, Lebron James, on the Los Angeles Lakers. Bronny joins his superstar father on the court after not being selected in the first round. However, the 19-year-old was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 55th overall pick during...
Nothing Better Than A Cool Summer Breeze On A Bike Night
The cover pic of this article says it all... ...last night at Sickies Garage Burgers And Brews - so many people kicking back and enjoying the cool summer breeze. As the motorcycles started coming in, one of our sponsors dropped by with his incredible bikes:. Gene Seydel - Black Star...
Man’s Girlfriend ‘Upset and Sad’ After He Fails to Clean Their Apartment to Her Liking
A man detailed his experience upsetting his girlfriend after he did not clean their shared apartment properly. "I 29M live with my girlfriend 29F. She recently got back from a week long trip and upon arriving deemed the house not clean and proceeded to get mad and cry for the evening," his Reddit post begins.
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