Category: for chris sake

By Chris HennenThere have been too many tragedies in the United States lately. We’ve become numb to the death and destruction that fill our headlines. It’s almost enough to make you afraid to wake up in the morning and read the...

After a long, hard-fought campaign, Bernie Sanders endorsed Hillary Clinton this week; and wasting no time, his supporters lashed out at him. The endorsement was rumored to be in the works for weeks, as he negotiated and...

The state of North Dakota’s rainy day fund may be out of money by the end of the year. The state relied on Moody’s analysts, who have consistently projected inaccurately; most importantly, the declining price of oil.The state’s...

It seems like everyone was shocked when Britain voted to leave the European Union last week, even people who voted for it. Of course in typical American fashion, most of us didn’t pay attention to the issue until after it...

Last week we had a primary election in the state that also included an important Fargo city election. Republicans now have a majority on the Fargo City Commission in what has reliably been a progressive city, the most...

We were all shocked and surprised but not surprised, to wake up to the news of the horrific attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, where 49 people died just for having a good time. Almost immediately, our social media news...

I don’t want to sound like a grumpy old man. But sometimes the kids piss me off. Let me explain. This weekend I attended the Soundset Festival in the Twin Cities, put together by Rhymesayers Entertainment, a hip hop institution...

We’ve talked a lot and you’ve talked a lot about Bernie vs. Hillary and who should win. There are strong opinions on both sides. It’s an important race for the soul of the party and it will soon be decided. But you know if you...

They are at it again. A breathtaking report from Valley News Live alleged that refugees are spreading disease in our region and we are all at risk. The only thing being spread in our region is fear, bigotry and racism from what...

Many were disappointed recently when Republican candidate for Governor Doug Burgum decided to endorse Donald Trump. Burgum has seen support throughout his campaign from progressives who feel he would be a good Governor with a...

As we went to press, the last gasps of Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz were being heard in the race to pick presidential nominees, with Indiana at the center of it all. The bizarreness of the Star Wars bar scene of 2016 Republican...

As a Minnesota native, my love of music was formed right around the time “Purple Rain” came out. I was 8 years old, already going to concerts, and while I am pretty sure my parents didn’t let me watch the movie at the time, I...