May 18th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Were women created to do the work of God?
One of the first requests made by new Pope Leo XIV was to invite an expert on the alt-right conservative Catholic organization known as Opus Dei to brief him about its activities in Argentina. Opus Dei translates from the Latin to mean “Work of God.” Although Leo is called the American pope, he spent roughly two decades in Peru as a leader in South America. He is concerned about the policies of Opus Dei in Argentina concerning…
May 11th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
We have trillions of reasons why the world is a mess
Medical researchers have determined that the normal adult human body contains about thirty trillion cells and that at least four million of them are replaced each second we live. How’s that for openers? A perfect time for mutations to take place.
A mutation is any heritable alteration of the genes or chromosomes of an organism. The worst mutation taking place among Homo sapiens — so far — was the famous Black Plague…
May 4th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Are we learning from chimps or are they learning from us?
Here we are, involved in a number of wars in a dozen Middle East countries, and researchers in Uganda’s Kibale National Park have discovered that a large chimpanzee group, our close relatives, is involved in a serious civil war. Chimp groups have been battling about home territory for hundreds of thousands of years, but it’s the first time a chimp group has been observed having a civil war between members of the…
April 24th, 2026
About the leader who sits so far-right from God he can’t see Him
I have been reading Harvard PHD Heather Cox Richardson for more than a decade because she knows how important Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is in the study of our history. She published “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America” in 2023. My copy is marked up and underlined from her foreword to her last sentence. Here are a few memorable lines from her foreword after years of Trumplicanism:
A country…
April 15th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Why do women make up only 2% of humans on death row?
In the 16th Century, when the Roman Catholic Pope refused to grant Henry VIII of England a divorce so he could marry the beautiful Anne Boleyn, he told the Pope and Vatican to go to Hell and formed the English Anglican Church. Then he took possession of most of the Catholic monasteries and properties. England was polarized. Supporters and dissenters quickly formed. As an example, Elizabeth Barton spread the word that if…
April 8th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Do Christians represent diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) people?
Perhaps the “rapture” is on its way. A critic of Project 2025 which Donald Trump “knew nothing about” prior to the 2024 election is moving forward at a fast pace. Actor Mark Ruffalo defined it this way: “Project 2025 is not a game, it’s white Christian nationalism. It is the Sharia law of the ‘Christian’ crazy people who aren’t Christian at all, but want to control every aspect of your life…
March 30th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
What if eight billion people looked and acted like Adam and Eve?
So, we have different fingerprints and DNA. We can transfuse people’s blood and implant organs with some limitations. With facial recognition equipment, we can identify a criminal blocks away or limit or allow access to rooms and areas. Now we have a political party that wants to eliminate DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion). It’s a framework of policies designed to promote fair treatment, full…
March 25th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
The bells are ringing for everybody on the planet
As ICE, the worst of the worst law enforcement agencies in the Divided States of America, continues to use unconstitutional procedures to find the worst of the worst Black, brown, Native American, Asian and others among the 22 million undocumented illegal aliens, the worst of the worst presidents the United States has ever had continues to tell lies 24-7. Trump’s “Make America Great Again,” worst of the worst MAGA gang…
March 16th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
Bernie Sanders is on the world’s longest and oldest walkabout
Adolescent Australian Aboriginal males often volunteer to challenge the transition to adulthood by performing well (that means staying alive) in a six-month trial in the Australian outback called the walkabout, complete with spear, jug, knife, boomerang and courage. The purpose of the walkabout is a coming of age ceremony, turning a boy into a man who can be relied upon to find food, water and shelter.
About 20…
February 16th, 2026
By Ed Raymond
‘Dakota Attitude’ should be read by all North Dakota students
I have been meaning to write about this book by James Puppe for several years, but the world has been in such a mess I thought I should write about messes. Last week it was reported that a huge pipe had broken in Washington and sewage was running in devastating amounts into the Potomac River and polluting it for many miles downstream. With the politics we have coming out of the Oval Office in the White House…
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By Dr Christopher Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Sollera For nearly fifty years, this region has known us as Rape and Abuse Crisis Center. We have answered late-night calls. Sat in hospital rooms. Walked with victim survivors…
By Michael M. Miller Francie M. Berg, native of Hettinger, N.D., edited an impressive book, “Ethnic Heritage in North Dakota,” published in 1983. She grew up on a ranch near Miles City, Montana. Her son, Richard Berg, is…
June 6-7StatewideYou grab a line and I’ll grab a pole — and if you’re a North Dakota resident, you can head on down to your favorite fishing hole, no license needed (for this weekend, anyway). All other rules still apply…
By Sabrina Hornung As the school year comes to a close, a new crop of young people are starting a new chapter in their lives. As a former young person, I’d like to offer my unsolicited advice. As cliche as it may sound, be the…
By Ed RaymondWere women created to do the work of God?One of the first requests made by new Pope Leo XIV was to invite an expert on the alt-right conservative Catholic organization known as Opus Dei to brief him about its…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick GionThe scarfing of canned fish and seafood products by online food influencer types is hard to miss on social media these days. Some of the consumed morsels range from exquisite to downright nasty. However, there are many…
June 3-6, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.FARGODOME, 2800 N. University Dr., FargoDo we dare call RibFest the ultimate summer kickoff in Fargo? Well, we just did. Enjoy succulent ribs, pulled pork, brisket and so much more. Featuring top notch…
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By Greg Carlson Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan gives longtime pal Martin Short the celebrity documentary treatment in new Netflix movie “Marty, Life Is Short.” With a half century of show business experience under his belt, Short…
By Sabrina Hornung The Plains Art Museum has been a trailblazing force in the North Dakota art scene since its inception and it’s not slowing down any time soon. In fact, this summer they are preparing to break ground on a major…
Saturday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m.Transfiguration Fitness, 764 34th St. N., Unit P, FargoAn enchanting evening celebrating movement and creativity in a staff-student showcase. This is a family-friendly event showcasing pole, aerial…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Eli Liverani Cholesterol is probably one of the first molecules I have ever heard of in my childhood. Most of the relatives on my mother's side had high cholesterol in their blood, and apparently, levels above a certain range…
January 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead2026 marks 10 years of frosty fun! Enjoy sauna sessions with Log the Sauna, try Snowga (yoga in the snow), take a guided snowshoe nature hike, listen to live…
By Jim Fuglie I was out for a walk on a fine Bismarck spring evening, strolling down 4th St. alongside the state capitol grounds, when I noticed some dirt work being done on the spot where the former governor’s residence had…
