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Dakota Spotlight isn't your average true crime podcast. Creator James Wolner delves headfirst into unsolved mysteries and forgotten cases of the Upper Midwest and beyond, meticulously researching every detail to deliver a gripping, heartfelt narrative. Wolner prioritizes ethical storytelling, ensuring the victims are treated with care and respect. Prepare to be both enthralled and moved as James brings renewed hope for answers while offering a compassionate and soothing voice to the voiceless.
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Plain Talk

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Plain Talk is a podcast hosted by Rob Port and Chad Oban focusing on political news and current events in North Dakota. Port is a columnist for the Forum News Service published in papers including the Fargo Forum, Grand Forks Herald, Jamestown Sun, and the Dickinson Press. Oban is a long-time political consultant.
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Tuesday, June 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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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Monday, June 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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North Dakota's primary elecitons this year were brutal. Attack ads and dirty tricks are endemic to politics, but I think most people would admit that, by the standards of our state, the Republican campaigns in this cycle were rough. In legislative races, we saw ads suggesting that some incumbent lawmakers promote pornography to children, or that th…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Friday, June 14, 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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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Thursday, June 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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Today is Thursday, June 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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In episode 5, Linda becomes an expert on Niels' family history and uncovers his long-standing lies. On the 40th anniversary of Christine's death, she organizes a memorial at UW, inviting Niels as the keynote speaker. In ongoing conversations, Linda confronts him as the killer and learns of a friend who might have evidence. Two Good Books about Chri…
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"We knew we wanted to stay positive and above board," Republican U.S. House nominee Julie Fedorchak said on this episode of Plain Talk. Fedorchak just emerged from a bruising competition against former state lawmaker Rick Becker and three other candidates with a resounding victory. She received nearly 50% of the vote in a five-way race. The race wa…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Wednesday, June 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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Today is Wednesday, June 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. For our full election results, visit our website: https://www…
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Today is Tuesday, June 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. For more election information, see our 2024 voting guide: https…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Monday, June 10, 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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Will a ballot measure putting age limits on North Dakota's congressional delegation, and printing candidate ages on the ballot, be approved by voters? Will MAGA-aligned populists gain ground against traditional Republican legislators in the North Dakota Republican party's primaries? Who will win the NDGOP's primaries for governor and U.S. House? Ca…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Friday, June 7, 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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In episode 4, the police seek public help and interview Niels Jorgensen, the surgeon Linda reported harassing Christine. Linda intensifies her focus on Niels, discreetly contacting hospital staff and his family. Insights from colleagues and family reveal more about the true story of Niels. Two Good Books about Christine Rothschild: Murder on the 56…
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Due to a scheduling mix-up with Attorney General Drew Wrigley -- he was coming on to discuss North Dakota's legal position in redistricting lawsuits -- this episode of Plain Talk was truncated. Still, despite the shorter show, we covered some good ground. Me and my co-host Chad Oban talked about the top election official in one of North Dakota's mo…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Tuesday, June 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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Today is Tuesday, June 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. Find our Voter's Guide and all of our 2024 election coverage her…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Dillon Vogt break down your regional news for Monday, June 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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When we booked U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong for this episode of Plain Talk, we weren't planning on talking about Donald Trump. The plan was to get Armstrong's reactions to polls showing a prohibitive lead for him over Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the Republican gubernatorial primary. The plan was to discuss the debate the Greater North Dakota Chamber of C…
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WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, May 31, 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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In episode 3, Christine takes her usual morning walk, and her body is later found in the bushes near Sterling Hall. The UW-Madison police conduct an investigation, but the case soon goes cold. Linda informs UWPD about an older man who had been harassing Christine, someone she feared. Two Good Books about Christine Rothschild: Murder on the 56th Day…
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U.S. House candidate Alex Balazs is still set on winning. On this episode of Plain Talk, he told me and co-host Chad Oban that he plans to finish the last two weeks of his primary campaign strong. There will be ads and billboards and travel, and the candidate, who received the North Dakota Republican Party's convention endorsement in April, thinks …
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Wednesday, May 29, 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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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Tuesday, May 28, 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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"I've been an outside viewer," Dustin McNally, a Republican candidate for the state Senate in Grand Forks-area District 42, said on this episode of Plain Talk. "I haven't really liked what I've seen. McNally was speaking about what he's been seeing from North Dakota's Legislature. "It's a lot of negative news. It's a lot of changes in the Republica…
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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Friday, May 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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WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen, Lisa Budeau and Lydia Blume break down your regional news for Thursday, May 23, 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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In this episode, James shares what it is like to be an independent podcaster and a preview of the upcoming Spotlight PLUS Bonus Episode with Mari Zoerb Hansen. Check out the full catalog and everything Dakota Spotlight https://dakotaspotlight.com/ Get episodes 1 week early, ad-free, and more. Subscribe to Spotlight PLUS https://dakotaspotlight.com/…
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