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…

"Reader Feedback" is back. The readers/listeners let me know what they think of me, and I respond.

July 9, 2026: Just in time for National Sugar Cookie Day (really), here’s the latest edition of “Reader Feedback.” Often imitated, never duplicated, it’s a column about you, the readers. It tells you what readers are saying to me or about me in emails, Facebook, or published comments. About 80% of …

Inexcusable votes from Hoeven, Cramer, Fedorchak and Fischbach, We got nothing from the war in Iran, and remembering the Neugebauer murders

June 25, 2026: Jeers to our local Congressional delegation for two disturbing votes in recent weeks. Those votes go against basic American values and decency, but continue to show their blind worship of Donald Trump. On the Senate side, North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer inexplicab…

Doug Burgum's betrayal of Theodore Roosevelt's legacy

June 18, 2026: When we celebrate the 250th birthday of this great nation on July 4th, the spectacular Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will open in Medora, North Dakota. It will be a marvelous tribute to our 26th president, with lots of interactive and hands-on learning experiences. It will…

Some excellent candidates elected in Fargo, and the city needs a primary

June 11, 2026: I hope Ben Koppelman is happy. He’s the state representative from West Fargo, who led the successful and shameful effort to eliminate approval voting in Fargo. As a result, Fargo elected a city commissioner, Chad Peterson, with just 17.6% of the vote, and another city commissioner, …

Vote no on measure one, Minnesota Republicans drop the ball on guns and ICE, a mess at Jade Presents, and congrats to a radio legend

June 4, 2026: North Dakotans should vote no on Measure One in the June primary. That’s the measure that requires initiatives that would amend the state constitution to be limited to a single subject... (Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo…

Stephen Colbert's departure is a huge loss for the country

May 28, 2026: I teared up last Thursday when “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” signed off for the final time. Colbert’s show was like a member of the family. I watched him every night. His show was therapeutic. With all the chaos and cruelty coming from the Trump Administration, Colbert had a w…

Some excellent and alarming candidates running for Fargo School Board, and Tony Gehrig should drop out of the race for Fargo City Commission

May 21, 2026: The election for Fargo Mayor is receiving lots of media attention, so it’s time to focus on other Fargo races.... (Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo.com and listen Thursday afternoons.) 

Shamefully abandoning Ukrainians overseas and in Fargo-Moorhead

May 14, 2026: While the foolish war in Iran continues to generate the headlines, the brutal war in Ukraine seems to sadly have become forgotten. It shouldn’t be. It’s the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II. It has been more than four agonizing years since Russia viciously invad…

A frightening attack against free speech, and “The Boss” is still fabulous

May 7, 2026: I enjoy Jimmy Kimmel. He’s funny and speaks truth to power during these chaotic times. Other people don’t like him. They find him offensive and don’t think he’s funny. That’s fine. Then don’t watch him. Either way, Kimmel is just utilizing his First Amendment rights. One of our preci…