Best Northdakota Podcasts (2024)

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539: 'The only tax people like is the one somebody else pays' 1:07:05

18h ago1:07:05

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We are 31 days away from election day and, here in North Dakota, the hottest race in the state probably isn't for the U.S. Senate, or the U.S. House, or even the governor's seat. It is, arguably, Measure 4 which, if passed, would eliminate taxes on property values and order the Legislature to compensate local governments for that loss of revenue at…

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A federal agency is now investigating a recent runaway car incident involving a local teen 5:16

20h ago5:16

5:16

Today is Friday, Oct. 4. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Police truck, civilian vehicle crash along Highway 34 in Becker County 6:45

20h ago6:45

6:45

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Friday, October 4, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Border security, taxes, and homelessness take center stage in North Dakota Senate debate 6:28

2d ago6:28

6:28

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Thursday, October 3, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Officials investigating fire at rural Clay County business 4:47

2d ago4:47

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Today is Thursday, Oct. 3. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Tough Questions, Sudden Silence: My Interview with AI - Part 1 44:45

2d ago44:45

44:45

Part 1 of 2 - In an attempt to deepen his understanding of AI, James interviews an expert who, interestingly enough, happens to be an AI chatbot. The interview proves challenging, as the AI often becomes evasive, stalls, or even "walks out" of the conversation. In Part 1, the AI shares its perspectives on true crime, discusses the Dakota Spotlight …

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538: 'We can't have District 46 be the front lines of a culture war' 1:03:16

3d ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Todd Reisenauer says he'd like to get elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives so that he can take Fargo-area District 46 in a new direction. He said he'd like to focus on issues like housing, healthcare, childcare, and property taxes. What he doesn't want to do, he says, is emulate the approach taken by one of incumbents in that distri…

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Fargo volunteers head to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief 7:43

3d ago7:43

7:43

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Wednesday, October 2, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Friend of man fatally shot in Fargo attacked alleged killer in jail, sheriff says 5:59

3d ago5:59

5:59

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 2. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and JD Vance to face off in VP debate 6:43

4d ago6:43

6:43

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Tuesday, October 1, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo passes $132M budget amid tense debate 4:34

4d ago4:34

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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 1 Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Northwood Police Department halts service 7:42

5d ago7:42

7:42

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Dillon Vogt break down your local regional news and weather for Monday, September 30, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo commissioner to call for $600K in new budget cuts to pay for police officers 5:09

5d ago5:09

5:09

Today is Monday, September 30. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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537: Debating Measure 5's legalization of recreational marijuana 1:01:13

8d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Steve Bakken is the former mayor of Bismarck, and the chair of the committee backing Measure 5, which seeks to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Pat Finken is a long-time advertising professional and political activist. He's a part of the coalition opposing Measure 5. These gentleman came together on Plain Talk to make their respecti…

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Longtime Hope Lutheran pastor in Fargo resigns over improper financial solicitations 6:08

8d ago6:08

6:08

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Robert Poytner break down your local regional news and weather for Friday, September 27, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo fire station closes down for $2.5 million renovation 4:06

8d ago4:06

4:06

Today is Friday, September 27. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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With 40 days until Election Day, absentee voting begins in North Dakota 6:05

9d ago6:05

6:05

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Robert Poytner break down your local regional news and weather for Thursday, September 26, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo presents case to keep ban on home gun sales 5:33

9d ago5:33

5:33

Today is Thursday, September 26. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Inside You Killed Chris with Mari Zoerb Hansen 33:36

9d ago33:36

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James interviews researcher Mari Zoerb Hansen. Mari, a UW grad, played a crucial role in creating “You Killed Chris.” They share behind-the-scenes details and how the story became part of Dakota Spotlight. They also take a walk around the UW campus, visiting key locations from the Season 10 story. Sterling Hall bombing content mentioned in this epi…

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536: Litigation costs, abortion, and 'raging Rob' 1:10:08

10d ago1:10:08

1:10:08

Is Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office wasting money on unnecessary litigation? Is North Dakota's Republican majority in the Legislature being something less than good stewards of our fiscal resources by passing controversial bills that invite litigation? House Minority Leader Zac Ista, who led his caucus in voting against approving attitional l…

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Fargo school board gives final approval to $209.4 million budget 5:45

10d ago5:45

5:45

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 25. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Murder charge filed against Fargo man in apartment parking lot shooting 6:04

10d ago6:04

6:04

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Wednesday, September 25, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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3 people seriously injured in crash near Jamestown 6:39

11d ago6:39

6:39

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Tuesday, September 24, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Moody’s downgrades Fargo's financial outlook 6:03

11d ago6:03

6:03

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 24. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Man and woman injured in one-car rollover in Otter Tail County 6:08

12d ago6:08

6:08

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your local regional news and weather for Monday, September 23. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Man faces murder charges after Saturday shooting in north Fargo 4:55

12d ago4:55

4:55

Today is Monday, Sept. 23. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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535: A totally not boring conversation about Measure 3 1:10:09

15d ago1:10:09

1:10:09

If you read the ballot language for Measure 3 and still didn't understand just what it is the proposed constitutional amendment does, I wouldn't blame you. I don't think that's anyone's fault. It's just a somewhat arcane topic, but that doesn't mean it's not important. State Rep. Corey Mock joined us on this episode of Plain Talk to discuss the pro…

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Moorhead business raising money for family of 14-year-old killed last month 7:11

15d ago7:11

7:11

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, September 20, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Moorhead police make new plea for information in killing of Tom Bearson a decade ago 6:26

15d ago6:26

6:26

Today is Friday, Sept. 20. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Fargo man accused in stabbing death of ex-girlfriend set to appear in court 7:07

16d ago7:07

7:07

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Thursday, September 19, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo police begin clearing homeless camps 5:08

16d ago5:08

5:08

Today is Thursday, Sept. 19. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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534: A sometimes heated conversation about Measure 2 and the limits of direct democracy 1:06:03

17d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Are the proponents of Measure 2 "elite and out of touch?" Are they "condescending" and "disrespectful" to the electorate? Or do they view North Dakota's initiated measure process -- particularly when it comes to amending the state constitution -- as flawed and needing reform? Measure 2 is a constitutional amendment placed on the ballot by the Legis…

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Whooping cough is on the rise in Cass County 7:06

17d ago7:06

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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Wednesday, September 18, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo to begin clearing homeless camps made illegal by recent ordinance 5:02

17d ago5:02

5:02

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 18. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Iconic Otter Tail County restaurant Stub's destroyed by overnight fire 7:52

18d ago7:52

7:52

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau, Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Tuesday, September 17, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Fargo kills diversity office as part of $600,000 in budget cuts 4:12

18d ago4:12

4:12

Today is Tuesday, Sept. 17. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Fargo to consider nixing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department; new Americans urge city to rebrand 7:56

19d ago7:56

7:56

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Monday, September 16, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

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Car destroyed in early morning fire on F-M diversion construction site 3:50

19d ago3:50

3:50

Today is Monday, Sept. 16. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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533: Should North Dakota end property taxes? 1:01:58

22d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

In November, North Dakota voters will be asked to decide the fate of Measure 4. If approved, it would amend the state constitution to prohibit taxes on property values. It would also lock in an obligation for the state legislature to replace current property tax revenues to local government with other revenues, but only at 2024 levels, with no mech…

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Drekkerfest taps into 2 days of fun with new beers, music, wrestling, food and fun 8:21

22d ago8:21

8:21

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, September 13, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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Bicyclist dies after crash with pickup in Fargo 5:13

22d ago5:13

5:13

Today is Friday, Sept. 13. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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1 injured in Jamestown house fire 8:13

23d ago8:13

8:13

WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Thursday, September 12, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

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Motorcyclist seriously injured with semi in downtown Fargo crash 4:20

23d ago4:20

4:20

Today is Thursday, Sept. 12. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Revisiting a Mysterious Death: The Man From Un - Part 2 1:12:11

23d ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Part 2 of 2 - Exiled Pakistani journalist Sajid Hussain and activist Karima Baloch, both of whom fled Pakistan, were later found dead under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns of politically motivated killings. Their deaths highlight the dangers faced by Baloch activists, cast doubt on the investigation into Sajid's death, and underscore the…

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532: 'No one else has done this for pretty good reasons' 1:01:31

24d ago1:01:31

1:01:31

"The property tax is a good tax," Jared Walczak told Chad Oban and I on this episode of Plain Talk. "You may not love it, but you will not like the alternatives better." Walczak is the state projects director for the Tax Foundation, a right-of-center think tank that focuses on -- you guessed it -- tax policy. His organization recently published an …

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Search continues for 2 suspects after rash of vehicle break-ins across Fargo 5:00

24d ago5:00

5:00

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 11. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

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Bison head coach says disciplinary decision was 'crystal clear' 7:31

24d ago7:31

7:31

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Wednesday, September 11, 2024. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.…

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