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From Fargo to Firestorms: Crime, Pipelines and American Dreams (08-4-25)


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Fargo faces a weekend of violence with two deadly shootings and a suspect still on the loose—who, it turns out, was previously given a slap on the wrist for an armed robbery. Scott Hennen and guests explore the city's boiling point: has Fargo crossed into 'little Chicago' territory? Then, Bridgette Readel drops in to break down major shifts at the USDA and dicamba regulations. Later, Justin Kringstad of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority gives a riveting lesson in the role pipelines played in winning World War II—and why North Dakota’s energy infrastructure is once again at the center of America’s future. Finally, meet Fowzie Adde, founder of the Immigrant Development Center, as she shares heartwarming success stories of legal immigrants rebuilding their lives and strengthening North Dakota’s workforce. Standout Moments with Timestamps: Crime & Commentary in Fargo [00:01:30] – “Waiting on the world to change? Not in Fargo.” — Opening reflections on recent shootings [00:07:15] – “Two shootings, two dead… and no press conference?” – Scott calls out city leadership [00:16:05] – Listener texts: “Fargo’s becoming little Chicago” [00:23:45] – Misdemeanor for armed robbery? The Tyreek Jones case explained [00:33:50] – Jay Thomas joins to vent frustrations: “This guy should’ve been in prison” [00:49:30] – Paula’s jaw-dropping story: “My husband sentenced a man to prison… he was on our roof two weeks later.” Ag & USDA Reshuffling [01:02:00] – Bridgette Readel details USDA workforce relocation: “4,600 jobs are moving” [01:07:00] – Dicamba label changes, public comment, and why farmers’ voices matter [01:11:00] – Labor crisis in ag: “Without H-2A reforms, we’ll lose production land” Pipelines & National Security [01:18:45] – Justin Kringstad: “Pipelines helped win WWII” — A forgotten history lesson [01:25:00] – Colonial Pipeline cyberattack & Winter Storm Uri: What they taught us [01:33:00] – 2030 gas pipeline plans in North Dakota — and what’s at stake Legal Immigration: Building Futures [01:42:30] – Fowzie Adde: “Legal immigrants are the fastest homebuyers in our region” [01:46:15] – Immigrants working as CNAs, truckers, and entrepreneurs [01:52:10] – “From Somalia to Fargo”—Fowzia’s personal story [01:57:30] – Success story spotlight: Bosnian family grows cleaning biz into a $1M+ operation Featured Guests: Bridgette Readel – Flag Family Media, Ag Correspondent Justin Kringstad – Exec. Director, ND Pipeline Authority Fowzie Adde – Founder, Immigrant Development Center Jay Thomas – Flag Family Radio Host
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