"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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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…