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North Dakota Update On Midco & Bally Sports North Viewers
North Dakota Minnesota Twins fans have had a long summer. Since May, the Minnesota Twins have not been available on Midco Cable Services. The only households able to watch the Twins this year, besides streaming options, were Direct TV customers. I am one of those, the lucky ones. I have...
Man Ends Relationship to Avoid Being ‘Too Controlling’
A man on Reddit is sharing why he decided to end his relationship over fears of being "too controlling." "I (M24), and I’ve noticed a troubling pattern in my relationships. I keep breaking up with my girlfriends because I’m afraid I'll become too controlling, which stems from my childhood and my relationship with my mother," he prefaces his post.
Breathtaking Olympics Surfing Photo is Blowing Everyone’s Mind [Video]
Talk about capturing a literal moment, a literal few seconds in time of this now iconic Gold Medal moment in surfing. It's now being described as the greatest surfing photo of all time. This surfer appears to be defying gravity as it looks like he's soaring through the air while...
Bride Raging After Hungry Guest Orders Pizza and Wings to Reception: ‘Ruined the Aesthetics’
A wedding guest caused quite the uproar after having pizza and wings delivered to the reception. "After the ceremony every table got two bottles of wine, bread/butter, and there also was an open bar, so we started to have a few drinks," the man wrote on Reddit. He explained that...
Love Off the Rocks! Navigating Sober Dating With Leah McSweeney and Jessie Urvater (EXCLUSIVE)
When it comes to online dating, there are a plethora of apps to help find love. Jessie Urvater and Leah McSweeney have created a "first of its kind membership based dating app and community for all kinds of sober individuals," called Club Pillar. In an exclusive chat with PopCrush, Urvater...
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Son, Pax Jolie-Pitt, Injured Following E-Bike Accident: REPORT
Pax Thien Jolie-Pitt has been reportedly hospitalized following an accident on Monday, July 29. According to TMZ, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son was riding his e-bike in Los Angeles when the accident occurred. The 20-year-old was reportedly not wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. Insiders told...
North Dakota At Risk For Another Round Of Severe Weather
South-Central North Dakota is at an elevated risk for severe weather this afternoon and this evening. We have been put at a Level 2 risk again today for severe thunderstorms. The same scenario we had yesterday, which dropped heavy rain over much of the Capital Region, and a swath of hail that ranged from golf ball to bigger than baseball-sized.
Nearly 20 Different Vegetables Sold at Popular Stores Included In Massive Recall
A new recall notice is alerting customers of a potential listeria contamination in nearly 20 different vegetables sold in stores across the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration initially issued a recall notice on July 12 that included two items produced by Wiers Farm Inc. The operation, based in Willard, Ohio, said produce sent to various stores in three states could be at risk of being contaminated with listeria.
How This Woman Ended Up in the Hospital Thanks to Her Air Conditioner
Many people love to sleep with an air conditioner or fan on when they sleep during the summertime, but this woman's story might make you hesitate. British woman Liana Foster, 24, ended up in the hospital after sleeping with an air conditioner on. She was on vacation in Antalya, Turkey,...
Magnificently Unique Love Story From the Paris Olympics Will Melt Your Heart
Ah, Paris, the captivating city where art, beauty, culture, fashion, and of course love, come together in the most magical way. That's what makes this charming story out of the XXXIII Olympiad that much more romantic. While strolling along the Seine while sipping champagne is a must, how about this for a sublime moment of love.
Joaquin Phoenix’s Singing Made Lady Gaga ‘Spit Up’ Her Coffee
Lady Gaga had quite a strong reaction to hearing her Joker: Folie À Deux co-star Joaquin Phoenix sing for the first time. Phoenix, who stars as the Joker/Arthur Fleck in the musical sequel and its predecessor Joker, revealed the music legend's reaction to his vocals in a recent interview with Empire.
Woman Refuses to Give Boyfriend 50 Percent of Her Rental Income
A woman is contemplating moving in with her partner of five years, but is hesitant as he wants half of her rental income. "He has a fully paid off house and I have a house with a mortgage. It's likely that I will have to move into his house as it's bigger, and I rent out my house with a rental income of around $600 per week," the woman wrote on Reddit.
UPDATE: 2 Dead, 9 Injured After Mass Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class
UPDATE (4:00PM ET): In a press conference, Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy confirmed that two children have died and nine other people were injured in the mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class in Southport, England. Six of the injured victims are in critical condition. "It...
1 Dead, 7 Injured After Mass Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Party
Content warning: knife violence. A Taylor Swift-themed dance party for kids in Southport, England, ended in tragedy on Monday (July 29) after a mass stabbing. According to Newsweek, a 17-year-old male was arrested in connection with the crime where at least eight people fell victim to the stabbing. The New...
Why French Fries Taste So Good When Dipped In Milkshakes
Don't knock it until you try it. The growing popularity of the mashup of ice cream and french fries has led some companies to consider incorporating potatoes into their desserts. But why is this combo so appealing to some people?. Why French Fries And Ice Cream Taste Good Together. There...
A Glorious, Rare Double Meteor Shower is Here
Many of us get excited to look up when we know there's a meteor shower in store. Those beautiful streaks across the night sky are a cool part of our universe so imagine have two happening at the same time. Well here we go on July 29 and July 30...
Elevated Risk For Severe Weather In South-Central North Dakota
South-Central North Dakota is at an elevated risk for severe weather this afternoon and this evening. We have been put at a Level 2 risk for severe thunderstorms. They are expected to develop after 4 pm this afternoon, Monday, July 29th. The storms are expected to start out in western North Dakota and move east across the state.
Stray Kids Make History With Fifth No. 1 Album
K-pop boy group Stray Kids has made massive history with the release of their fifth studio album ATE. The album dropped on July 19 and quickly rose to the top of the Billboard 200, making history not only for K-pop in the U.S. but for any group ever. Stray Kids...
Why Some are Drinking a Glass of Pickle Juice Every Day
A friend of mine swears one of the biggest reasons behind her 20-pound weight loss was her daily pickle juice habit. Well it wasn't a shock that pickle juice info started popping up when I was online so read them I did to learn more. According to the Very Well...
Bismarck’s Vision Zero’s Wonderful Goal – Zero Traffic Fatalities
For the second year in a row, I was able to sit down and talk with an awesome young lady - who strives for perfection. The perfection part I was talking about is not about Theresa Liebsch - It's what she does unselfishly for a living - it's from her heart and she is good at it. Vision Zero is all about educating people - and explaining how the traffic laws work. There are 4 locations in North Dakota - Bismarck, Minot, Fargo, and Grand Forks. Theresa has been at her job for over three years - within 2.3 seconds of meeting her for the first time, you'll be impressed by her real desire of to help others.
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