Jim Shaw On The Record
Hoeven's inexcusable criticism of Canada, and where's the Forum's Best Newspaper Columnist competition?
Sept. 17, 2026: It’s sad to see how low North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has sunk. Hoeven had a reputation as a common sense moderate until Donald Trump came along. Now, he serves to appease Trump... (Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo.c…
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"I'm sorry they feel that way." An Investigative Report: Inside the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District
Sept. 10, 2026: Jessi Bruce had a unique perspective of the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District. Bruce was an English teacher at the DGF High School for three years, and her son was a student in the district. Bruce’s son was badly bullied there. His classmates stole his phone and contact infor…
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"They failed my son." An Investigative Report: Inside the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District
September 3, 2026: At the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District, several teachers say they have operated in an atmosphere of fear, with little support or communication from district administrators. Meantime, teachers and parents say students face little to no consequences for bad behavior. One c…
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"The environment there is toxic." An investigative Report: Inside the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District
August 27, 2026: Working at the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District became a nightmare for several educators, especially women, in recent years. That’s what I found, as part of a lengthy investigation. The educators called it a toxic and sexist atmosphere, where they were not listened to, trea…
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Yorie Kahl and Scott Faul should remain in prison now
August 20, 2026: There is no way that convicted murderers Yorie Kahl and Scott Faul should be released from prison now. The idea is a miscarriage of justice, an insensitive insult to their victims and law enforcement, and ignores the merits of the case... (Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journal…
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A local woman's 80-year journey to find her family
August 13, 2026: This is a story that was 80 years in the making. A story of determination, perseverance, and ultimately, of love. It’s the story of a local woman’s arduous journey to find her family. There were disappointments and surprises... (Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based i…
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The Detroit Lakes School Board's sneak attack against the LGBTQ community, and Doug Burgum's deceit over the Reflecting Pool
August 6, 2026: Shame on the Detroit Lakes School Board for voting to support bigotry. By a four to two vote, the Board passed a motion to remove all non-school materials that are not funded, sponsored or authorized by the school district. Specifically mentioned in the motion were rainbow stickers,…
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Trump's endorsement of My Pillow's Mike Lindell, Fischbach's franking, and other thoughts
July 30, 2026: Say this about Donald Trump. If you’re loyal to his lies and corruption, he is loyal to you. Paul Manafort: Pardoned. Roger Stone: Pardoned. Charles Kushner: Pardoned. And worst of all, about 1500 people who violently tried to overturn a free and fair election on January 6: Pardoned.…
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Trump’s fibs at Medora, and his illegal plane
July 23, 2026: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota is off to a fabulous start. It’s a spectacular facility. Here’s hoping it’s a huge success. What was not a huge success was Donald Trump’s speech to open the library... (Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist…
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Where are the murder charges against those who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti? And the same madness continues in Texas and Maine
July 16, 2026: It has been six months since Renee Good and Alex Pretti were murdered by Border Patrol and ICE thugs, and shamefully there have been no charges filed against the killers. How is it that the Justice Department can charge 15 people for impeding the actions of ICE officers in Minnesota…
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