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Bike Night Finale – Race Against Mother Nature In Bismarck
Two days before our 2024 Bike Night finale all eyes were on the weather - of course. For those of you who have been through our Bike Nights in the past are experienced to know that on Wednesday nights, at Sickies Garage, ANY kind of Mother Nature can hit you - Wind, rain, 100-degree temperature, or even a possible tornado. Last night around 5:45-6:00 we realized that we better start giving away prizes and awards and such.
It’s Official, HomeGoods Is In Bismarck!
If you've been cruising around north Bismarck today, you might have noticed something new appear. I'm a person who likes to shop for things I absolutely don't need, so this is filling me with excitement. My bank account is trembling as we speak. HomeGoods: One Step Closer To Opening. The...
ABBA Blast Donald Trump, Demand He Stop Using Their Music
ABBA is not allowing former President Donald Trump to use their music during his campaign. The Guardian reports that Trump played some of the band's biggest hits like "Money, Money, Money," "The Winner Takes It All" and "Dancing Queen" at his campaign stop in St Cloud, Minnesota. However, Trump's campaign...
Time To Pay: Amazon to Start Charging Some Alexa Users in Coming Months
"Hey, Alexa. I thought you were free. What happened?" Amazon is getting ready to start charging some customers who use Alexa according to The Washington Post. For nearly 10 years, the on-demand, voice-activated Alexa service has been available through Amazon's Echo devices. Say what you need and the speaker will provide you with an answer or maybe even add something to your shopping list.
Man Accused of Being ‘Jealous’ and ‘Petty’ for Refusing to Attend Brother’s Lavish Wedding
A man has been accused of being "jealous" of his brother's wedding, and he is revealing why he is not going. The man explained in his post on Reddit that he and his brother have a complicated relationship and that they have always had a rivalry. "I have a complicated...
10 Country Songs Guaranteed to Hit You in Your ‘Feels,’ According to Reddit
Country music is known for telling highly emotive stories through song. Whether it's a song about love or loss, hope or strength, family or romance, music has the power to stoke our emotions and make us feel something. Whether you're missing a loved one, going through a breakup, feeling down...
Wife Blasts ‘Mama’s Boy’ Husband on Reddit, Announces Divorce
A frustrated woman says she turned to Reddit to announce her divorce as it's the only thing her husband cares about besides his own mother. "If you're wondering if you can just speed home and stop me from doing this and leaving, it’s too late. I’m sending you this after I’ve already loaded everything in the car and left. Don’t worry, I spoke with our landlords and took my name off the lease. I’ve set up a direct deposit for the next month’s rent. After that, you’re on your own, 'buddy,'" the woman began on Reddit.
Shake Shack Shutting Down Half a Dozen Locations in This State Due to ‘Minimum Wage Hike’
Shake Shack is the latest fast food chain to be shutting down locations, with more than a half a dozen of them in one particular state. According to The New York Post, Shake Shack said that it will close nine locations overall due to a part of a regular review of its portfolio of company-operated locations. The company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 27 over the matter.
Deadly Boar’s Head Deli Meat Outbreak Leads to Nine Deaths
A deadly Boar's Head deli meat outbreak of listeria has been connected to the death of nine people. According to CBS, the U.S. Department of Agriculture found dozens of violations at a specific Boar's Head plant in Virginia that has now been linked to a nationwide recall as well as illness.
Ensuring Child Safety: Stop Signs Needed At This Bismarck School
School is officially in session for just about all of our area schools. Mandan started school yesterday and Bismarck Public Schools began last Wednesday. On my way to the gym daily, I drive by this school named Roosevelt Elementary. What is shocking to me is that there is an uncontrolled...
Matt Lauer’s Daughter Romy Flees Scene After Hamptons Crash, License Plate Left Behind: REPORT
Matt Lauer's daughter Romy reportedly crashed her Jeep Wrangler into a face in the Hamptons over July 4th Weekend. According to Page Six, the 20-year-old then fled the scene, however, left her license plate behind which led authorities directly to her. Police reportedly arrived on the scene after receiving a...
Nationwide Restaurant Chain Known for Pasta Shuttering Some Locations
Add another restaurant to the list of chain closing locations in 2024. This time around, it is a big-name eatery known for its wide selection of pastas. It hasn't been a good year for both chain stores and restaurants with several big name closing various locations. Others have shutdown for good.
Major Grocery Store Chain Executive Admits Jacking Up Prices of Milk and Eggs
It's absolutely sickening to officially learn that at least one major supermarket chain and it's stores under other names jacked up prices of two of the most widely purchased items. We have all been complaining the price of milk and eggs since the pandemic. We never want to believe price...
Woman Visited Daily by Porcupine and Now It Has Over 200,000 Instagram Followers
It's happened again. I discovered a cute animal on Instagram, and now I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole—or should I say rolled down the quill hill? Because this isn't some fluffy rabbit; this is a hungry but adorable porcupine. Meet Alfred the (Very Hungry) Porcupine. If you think...
Taylor Swift Fans Raise Over $120,000 for Kamala Harris Without Pop Star’s Endorsement
Taylor Swift has yet to publicly endorse a candidate for president, but that has not stopped her fans from showing support for Kamala Harris. The Swifties for Kamala Coalition made launched earlier this week and held an event to raise money for Harris' campaign. The virtual rally included some big names to raise money for the cause. Carole King and the senators Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand all made appearances at the event.
Hardest Working State In The USA – Where Does ND Rank?
Unless you have spent time in every state in our country, I'm going to say that this is a tough question to pose to you... ... "Who has the hardest working state in the United States?" - so now how do we boil that down to - there are several categories that this study from WalletHub recently released - First of all, you can ask yourself a couple of questions - "Do you use all your vacation days available to you in a calendar year?" I know of several people who don't.
Are Meryl Streep and Martin Short Dating? ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Co-Stars Spark Romance Rumors
Are Meryl Streep and Martin Short Hollywood's latest unlikely power couple?. Rumors are swirling that the Only Murders in the Building co-stars, who were recently spotted holding hands at the show's premiere party, are more than just friends. According to Page Six, the co-stars didn't try to hide their "close...
Woman Frustrated Dad Gave Sister Money for Wedding but Not Her: ‘Unfair’
A woman is frustrated that her dad gave her sister money for her wedding, but gave her nothing for hers. "My sister got married two years before I did. Originally, my father told her willingly that he would give her $5,000 for her wedding as a gift. She budgeted with that figure in mind," the woman began on Reddit.
Mike Posner Just Shared the Most Selfless, Beautiful Post on Social Media
The Detroit area born and raised singer, songwriter, and producer of pop, electronic, and R&B is best known for his incredible hits "Cooler Than Me," "Please Don't Go," and "I Took a Pill in Ibiza." He's even produced and written songs for many artists including Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, and...
Groom Threatens to Cancel Wedding if Bride Doesn’t Let Estranged Dad Walk Her Down Aisle
A groom is threatening to cancel his wedding if the bride's estranged father does not walk her down the aisle. The woman explained in her post on Reddit that she and her father have never been close, and that it was her mother that played an important role in her life.
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