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Fans React to Katy Perry’s New Single ‘Woman’s World’
Katy Perry has officially launched her newest era with the first single from her upcoming album, "Woman's World." The song dropped on Thursday, July 11 with an accompanying music video and sets the tone for the vibe of 143, which is set to drop on Sept. 20, 2024. The music...
THE Place To Be Every Wednesday Night In Bismarck
When you hear the words "Bike Night" - Sickies Garage Burgers And Brew immediately should pop into your head... ...the towering sign high above their parking lot. If you have found yourself driving by you can't miss all the beautiful bikes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you find yourself walking around Sickies (...
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
It’s a Total Fluke We Have Post-It Notes
How many post-it note pads do you have on your desk or in that kitchen drawer with all the pens and other junk? Do you have various colors and are they on your refrigerator at home or on the bottom of your computer monitor? Maybe even on your bathroom mirror?
Do You Remember The HOTTEST Day In North Dakota History?
I'm not even going to TRY and "jar your memory" with the question "Do you remember the HOTTEST day recorded in North Dakota?"... ... I'm pretty sure most of us weren't even alive back then. I'll get back to that burning question in a bit, but first, we have quickly turned a corner here in Bismarck and Mandan with the weather temps slowly rising. This weekend we will be in the mid-90s. Hot and warm. Let me just say how much I HATE when in North Dakota as the evening approaches, it gets hotter.
From Jumbo Corn Dogs to Deep-Fried Oreos: The Caloric Adventures of North Dakota Fair Food
As summer rolls around, the unmistakable buzz of fair season fills the air. The aroma of sizzling delicacies wafts through the carnival grounds, enticing fairgoers to indulge in all the fried, buttery, and sugar-coated goodness. But as you’re planning your gastronomic adventure, here’s something to chew on: the calorie count of your favorite fair foods from Health Partners!
Prince William’s Sweet Nickname for Princess Charlotte Revealed
Prince William has the sweetest nickname for his daughter Princess Charlotte. In a TikTok posted by the user @dearesroyals, the user shared a clip from 2019 when William and his family appeared at the Chelsea Flower Show. In it, William can be heard calling Charlotte "Mignonette." According to Newsweek, the...
Dive Bar Helps Local Singles on Their Quest for Love With ‘Date Our Regulars': WATCH
A local dive bar in Illinois is helping regulars who are on the hunt for love. The Barn Bar in Whittington, Ill., is sharing videos of their regulars (as well as employees) on their TikTok account in an attempt to help them find a new partner. The series details how...
Unveiling The Most Common Last Names In North Dakota
One thing I know for sure, it's not my last name. In fact, nobody can even pronounce my last name correctly. Growing up I wished I would've been born a "Johnson," "Anderson", or some sort of "son." Now, I could really care less when people mispronounce my last name. Heck, I don't even correct them most of the time.
‘Unsupportive’ Woman Refuses to Lend Car to Cousin Who Got a DUI
A woman on Reddit refused to lend her cousin her car and now she is being labeled as "unsupportive." She prefaces her post by saying that she has worked hard in order to get a new car and the trouble began when her cousin, who has a DUI, asked to borrow her car.
A Wonderfully Healthy Way to Use Brown Bananas Isn’t Eating Them
The perfect banana is that beautiful bright yellow, outside peel without any green or brown, right? Afterall it means it's perfectly ripe. Meanwhile, when we notice those banana sitting on the counter start to brown, we tend to either plop them in pancakes or banana bread, maybe even a protein shake, or eventually just throw them away.
Are Daddy Long Legs Really the Deadliest Spider Out There?
Do you remember growing up and seeing Daddy Long Legs for the first time? That teeny tiny oval body with those super, long string-like long legs protruding from that little body. Definitely creepy looking whether they were just up in the corner of your ceiling or crawling along the floor.
Ryan Reynolds’ Favorite Taylor Swift Song Makes Total Sense
Ryan Reynolds is close friends with Taylor Swift, and now he is sharing which of her songs is his favorite. Reynolds has been busy promoting the latest installment in the Deadpool franchise and appeared alongside his co-stars Shawn Levy and Hugh Jackman to play a game. It was then that he shared his favorite song is off of Swift's Folklore album.
Man Refuses to Let Friend Crash at His Place After a Night Out: ‘I Have Responsibilities to Consider’
A man on Reddit is sharing why he did not let his friend stay the night at his place after a night out. The man prefaced his post by saying that his friend Dave often stays at his place after a night of drinking since he lives across town and it is easier to stay there than pay for a taxi.
Best Albums of 2024 (So Far!)
The year 2024 is only half over, but already pop music fans have received some of the best pop albums of the year. These albums have defined the last six months and opened up entirely new soundscapes for listeners. Ariana Grande reached her most Ariana-esque sound yet on eternal sunshine,...
Man Exposes Girlfriend’s Male Best Friend’s Ulterior Motives: ‘Rubs Me the Wrong Way’
A man on Reddit hatched a plan to prove to his girlfriend that her male best friend wants to be more than just friends after he rubbed him the "wrong way." "He's that dude that every dude can tell is just after his woman but she doesn't see it and responds with, 'He's just a friend,'" the frustrated man began.
Remember When North Dakota’s Tigirlily Gold Crashed A Wedding?
Have you ever crashed a wedding dance before? As it turns out, even famous people do sometimes. The sisters from Hazen, North Dakota, Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh, otherwise known as the National recording act Tigirlily Gold crashed a wedding dance right here in Bismarck back in July of 22. I wonder if they said they had a maple syrup conglomerate in Vermont?
Woman Spooked After Receiving Anonymous Message Warning Her About the New Guy She’s Dating
A woman was creeped out after she received an anonymous message warning her about the new man she's dating. "I've been seeing this guy from work for a few weeks now and most of the time we end our dates with s-x," she wrote on Reddit. The woman became even...
Man Hilariously Runs for His Life From 45 Escaped Cows: WATCH
You're walking through a suburb area of homes and come across a young man sprinting around a corner. You would think that he's running for something, that something was animals that nobody was expecting... a herd of escaped cows!. The incident took place in the Ripon area of Yorkshire, England...
Russell Brand Details ‘Difficult’ Journey With Faith After Converting to Christianity (VIDEO)
Russell Brand took to social media opening up about the lesson he's learned since converting to Christianity. "I’ve been a Christian for 3 months, and this is what I’m feeling," the 49-year-old captioned a video on Instagram Tuesday (July 9). Brand reflecting on how it felt to be...
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