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 way of lifting my spirits...

(Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo.com and listen Thursday afternoons.) 

May 28, 2026: I teared up last Thursday when &ldquo;The Late Show with Stephen Colbert&rdquo; signed off for the final time.
Colbert&rsquo;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 way of lifting my spirits...
(Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo.com and listen Thursday afternoons.)&nbsp;

Listen to Jim Shaw voice his weekly column at kfgo.com. Jim Shaw is a veteran journalist, broadcaster, and educator based in Fargo, ND.

Listen to Jim Shaw voice his weekly column at kfgo.com. Jim Shaw is a veteran journalist, broadcaster, and educator based in Fargo, ND.

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

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, Nikkie Gullickson, with only 17.2% of the vote...

(Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo.com and listen Thursday afternoons.)

June 11, 2026: I hope Ben Koppelman is happy. He&rsquo;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, Nikkie Gullickson, with only 17.2% of the vote...
(Jim Shaw is a veteran newsman and journalist based in Fargo, ND. Read his weekly column at kfgo.com and listen Thursday afternoons.)

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

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.com and listen Thursday afternoons.) 

June 4, 2026: North Dakotans should vote no on Measure One in the June primary. That&rsquo;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.com and listen Thursday afternoons.)&nbsp;

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

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.) 

May 21, 2026: The election for Fargo Mayor is receiving lots of media attention, so it&rsquo;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.)&nbsp;

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

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