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North Dakota Pet Owners: Don’t Make THIS Mistake During Summer
We haven’t had a lot of consistently warm days yet this summer, sadly. Yes, summer 2024 has been slightly disappointing. With that, I have some good news!. It looks like we’re going to get a few scorchers this week. Expect a lot of sunshine and temperatures in the 80s and 90s. It might even get to be as high as 100 degrees on Saturday.
‘Jackass’ Star Steve-O Is Getting a ‘Boob Job’
Steve-O is getting ready for a breast augmentation procedure. "I came up with the idea a few years ago to get a boob job and just film a bunch of legitimately funny hidden camera pranks with me in disguise, in various disguises, and then revealing who I actually am, and just funny endurance stunts and whatever," the Jackass star said on the X5 Podcast.
Dad Forbids Daughter From Taking Pain Medication for Period Cramps
A father is coming under fire after he posted on Reddit asking if he was wrong for not allowing his daughter to have Ibuprofen for her menstrual cramps. The 40-year-old father pled his cause on the AITA (Am I The A--hole?) thread to minimal agreement. The anonymous dad explained that he shares custody of his 14-year-old daughter with his ex-wife of more than two years. When the daughter came to stay with him for his designated half of the month, she was on her period and taking Ibuprofen to tolerate the cramping she experienced.
Pest Expert Predicts a ‘Bugs Boom’ in North Dakota This Summer
Meteorologists are all sounding the alarm for a wild summer of 2024, with extreme weather expected to rock most of the continental USA. Yes, we're talking heatwaves, storms, floods, and tornadoes. But wait, there’s more!. Brace yourself for a lesser-known yet equally annoying consequence: a surge in bug activity....
Wanna Propose at Target Field? Here’s What It’ll Cost You
Ballpark proposals: groan. Sure, it's sweet if you two bonded over a mutual love of baseball (if it's a mutual love of the Twins then you're both masochists...romance!). Risking humiliation in front of thousands of people who are definitely not there to see you (but will absolutely cheer if she slaps you and walks away...humans are trash) can be romantic...and spendy.
Disney World Holding Auditions Open to Transgender Actors for New Show
Disney World explicitly stated that they are opening auditions to transgender actors to play the roles of Ariel and Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid. The Walt Disney Company is seeking the roles as part of their upcoming new Hollywood Studios stage show, "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure," which is replacing their previous "Voyage of the Little Mermaid" show which ran from 1992 to 2020.
North Dakota, We Need To Talk About Storm Chasers
In the vast expanses of North Dakota, where weather patterns can shift dramatically in a matter of hours, the importance of relying on accurate weather information cannot be overstated. As summer storms sweep across the plains, residents are urged to turn to trusted sources such as the National Weather Service...
Minnesota Vikings to Re-Sign Notable Veteran Running Back
The Minnesota Vikings may have added to the backfield this offseason, but the team also lost a few big pieces from last year's unit. Alexander Mattison departed in free agency, and up until this week, Cam Akers had as well. The Minnesota Vikings added Aaron Jones to be the lead...
Two Reasons Why Cars in Movies and TV Shows Don’t Have Headrests
Obviously movies and TV shows aren't always realistic, that's nothing new. Sometimes it's all about the action and intensity that keeps us on the edge of our seats or the comedic aspect that wouldn't work with society rules and laws of life. Then there's the production aspect and what realism...
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
‘Summer House’ Star Lindsay Hubbard Is Pregnant: ‘Universe Has a Bigger Plan’
The Summer House star announced via Instagram that she is pregnant with her first child. "Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!!," the reality TV star captioned her post. "I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it!...
Woman Ends Friendship Over $20
A woman on Reddit is sharing why she decided to end one of her friendships over $20. "So I(20f) was invited out to hang out with my friend(19f) and her friends. The plans were pretty simple, drink, see a parade and watch some fireworks. Those plans however didn’t happen as we expected," she begins.
Woman Wants Boyfriend to Pay His Half of the Rent: ‘He Pretty Much Lives With Me’
A woman is asking if she is wrong for wanting her boyfriend to pay his half of the rent after he deiced to live with her the majority of the time. "My bf and I are in university right now but we are working in an internship for the past year. We are paid the same amount as interns but he lives with his family and since I am studying in a different city from my family, I live alone," she begins her Reddit post.
Here’s What Taylor Swift Had to Say About Sabrina Carpenter’s Big Year
Taylor Swift is cheering on her friend Sabrina Carpenter. Taking to her Instagram on July 4, Carpenter shared that her upcoming Short 'n Sweet Tour has officially sold out and that her song "Espresso" has gone to No. 1 on pop radio. "And just like that you guys sold out...
Chillin’ In The Summer Sun At Bike Night – Sickies Garage
A perfect cover photo of what Bike Night Is all about - Kickin' back and catching some rays in the Sickies Garage Burgers And Brews parking lot - Wednesday nights all summer long. "Ahh, the night before the 4th of July and all through the Sickies parking lot - brought out the usual impressive display of beautiful bikes for all to spot"
Popular YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please Dead at 30
Popular YouTuber Pretty Pastel Please has died. She was 30. The news of her passing was announced in an Instagram post that was shared to her page on July 5. "We come to you today with a devastating announcement. It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that Alex, known to many as Pretty Pastel Please, has passed away. Her passing was sudden, unexpected and devastating to all who knew her," the post began.
Will Joe Biden Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race?
Calls for President Joe Biden, 81, to drop out of the 2024 presidential race have been mounting after a poor debate performance last week against convicted former president Donald Trump, 78. According to The New York Times, Biden told an unnamed source that he is contemplating his political future. "He...
Middle Class In North Dakota: How Much Cash Does It Take In 2024?
I need to do a better job with my money. One of my New Year's Resolutions in 2024, besides hitting the gym more is to do a better job with my finances. It's time for me to grow up a little bit and start planning for the future. It's something I should've done a long time ago.
Exploring North Dakota’s Dive Bar Scene: Top 10 Revealed
These are the 10 BEST dive bars in the state of North Dakota!. That's a bold statement, but I just got done counting more than 1,000 votes from our listeners, readers, and fans, so I'm sticking to it. This is actually a story a year and a half in the making.
Groom Refuses to Invite Mom to Wedding After Cheated on His Dad 14 Years Ago: ‘Haven’t Forgiven Her’
A groom on Reddit has decided to not invite his mother to his wedding after she cheated on his dad and upended their lives nearly 15 years ago. "I have been no contact with my mother ever since I turned 18. She cheated on my father 14 years ago and broke his heart. My mother has been trying to connect with me for the last 14 years, she’s sent numerous apology messages, numerous voicemails, she’s even sent emails," the groom-to-be wrote.
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