Sen. Lindsey Graham says preventing voters from receiving food or water while as they wait in line to cast ballots doesn’t make ‘a whole lot of sense’
N.D. – South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said a new voter restriction in Georgia doesn’t make “sense.” A law signed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp prevents volunteers from handing out food or drinks to voters waiting in line. “Well, all I can say is that doesn’t…
Denny’s workers get into fist fight over which table would get chicken fingers: report
MINOT, N.D. – A late-night dispute over chicken tenders reportedly led to violence at an Arkansas restaurant. Two workers at a Denny’s allegedly got into an argument over which table was going to receive a plate of chicken fingers. The dispute reportedly turned physical and authorities were called…
Marquelle Tandeski, Minot, receives deferred sentence for intent to deliver marijuana
MINOT, N.D. – Marquelle Tremayne Tandeski, 24, Minot, received a deferred imposition of sentence for 360 days on Thursday on a Class B felony charge of possession with intent to deliver marijuana. Judge Gary Lee also ordered Tandeski to pay $775 in court costs and…
It’s Difficult to Understand the Hostility to COVID-19 Vaccination
MINOT, N.D. — This morning, I made an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccination from Thrifty White Drug here in Minot. If you’d like to make your own appointment, and you live in North Dakota like me, I’d check out the state Department of Health’s vaccination…
Informed Adults Should Be Allowed to Make Unhealthy Choices
MINOT, N.D. — The paternalism of big government was on full display in North Dakota’s Senate this week. One example was the failure of House Concurrent Resolution 3032, which would have put a constitutional amendment to legalize sports gambling on the statewide ballot. It failed on…
College Sports: BSC Volleyball advances, Minot State Volleyball & Soccer in action
MINOT, N.D. – The NJCAA postseason started on Friday for BSC Volleyball, with the Mystics beginning their journey back to the national tournament. Facing Williston State, the Mystics found success from their defense, as well as outside hits from Becca Nitsch, winning 3-0 and advancing…
Legislature okays 8 a.m. Sunday booze sales in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota House has passed a bill to allow liquor sales on Sundays to begin at 8 a.m. Right now, bars, restaurants and liquor stores can’t sell alcohol until 11 a.m. The measure passed 49 to 41, despite the “do not…
Krispy Kreme CEO Responds to Backlash for Offering Free Donuts to Vaccinated Customers
MINOT, N.D. – Krispy Kreme is catching flack for its latest promotion that offers a free Original Glazed donut to any consumer who shows their COVID vaccination card. Last Monday, the donut chain announced that the offer — which is applicable to any customers that…
