People frequently say that Donald Trump is a liar. They are correct. Joe Biden is a liar, too. I think if we are honest, we would all admit that pretty much every politician at the federal level has told his/her fair share of lies. However, the biggest lie of all is the whopper that the Democratic Party and the leftist mainstream media has told for the last two years, leading the public to believe that Joe Biden was razor sharp.

Following the Trump/Biden debate, they all acted so surprised. The truth is, anyone who has watched or listened to something other than the mainstream media or press briefings from the White House in the past two years, knew very well that Biden has been in cognitive decline for a long time. I’m convinced that had the debate not gone so badly for Biden, that he would still be running for re-election today.

As far as lies go, that two-year lie by the media and the Democratic Party wins the trophy for the biggest lie ever told. It begs the question: What else have they been lying about? Please think about that between now and November.

Jim Schutz lives in Fargo.

Former Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley has announced his retirement from the NFL after signing with the Dallas Cowboys last month, via ESPN’s Todd Archer.

Conley arrived at Ohio State in 2013, but redshirted his first season. He then played in 15 games the following year and was part of the Buckeyes’ national championship team. However, his role was very limited, as he logged just 16 tackles.

Then, in 2015, Conley broke out and began establishing himself as an elite presence in Ohio State’s secondary, totaling 49 tackles, a couple of interceptions and five passes defended. He would go on to tally 26 tackles, four picks and eight passes defended in 2016 and was named Second-Team All-Big Ten conference by the coaches.

Conley had the chance to return for his senior campaign, but opted to declare for the 2017 NFL Draft, where he was regarded as the second-best cornerback behind his Buckeyes teammate, Marshon Lattimore.

The Massillon, Oh. native ended up getting selected by the Oakland Raiders with the 24th overall pick of the draft.

Conley never really lived up to expectations on the professional level, and injuries played a major role.

He missed all but two games during his rookie campaign due to a shin injury. The following year, Conley showed some promise, playing in 15 games and registering 37 tackles, three interceptions, 15 passes defended and a defensive touchdown.

Conley then had a scary moment in the 2019 season opener, when he had to be carted off the field on a stretcher due to a neck injury. Thankfully, he was alright and would ultimately appear in 14 contests that year, although he was traded to the Houston Texans midseason.

The 29-year-old would never play in another NFL game after 2019.

After being placed on injured reserve by the Texans in September 2020, Conley went three years without garnering any NFL attention. He played with the DC Defenders in 2023, and after being released from his contract, he signed with the Cowboys this past June.

JULY 28, 2024:

A South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) review indicates that a Sioux Falls Police Officer and a Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy were justified in the shooting involving a Sioux Falls gas station clerk hostage incident that occurred on July 3, 2024.

“The suspect had already fired a gun in the direction of a law enforcement officer, was holding the firearm near the hostage clerk, and was behaving in an erratic manner,” said Attorney General Marty Jackley. “The two officers involved were justified in using lethal force in this tense and uncertain situation.”

The incident began at 3:01 a.m., July 3, 2024, when Daniel Todd Augustine, 26, Sioux Falls, entered the Get N Go located at 600 S. Minnesota Ave. in Sioux Falls. Augustine fired two shots from a 9-millimeter handgun into the ceiling and took the clerk as a hostage.

Augustine noticed a Sioux Falls Police Officer was outside of the store and fired at the officer. The officer, who was not injured, returned fire. Negotiations were attempted between law enforcement and Augustine, who was still holding the clerk hostage and waving his firearm at both the clerk and officers.

After about 36 minutes of negotiations, and with Augustine refusing to comply with the officers, a Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy fired one round from a sniper rifle, killing Augustine. The clerk was not injured.

Augustine tested positive for a toxic level of Methamphetamine, Amphetamines, and Benzodiazepines. He also had a history of mental illness reports with both the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office.

Both officers tested negative for alcohol and drugs. No officers were injured in the incident.

DCI processed the crime scene, collected and analyzed evidence, reviewed forensic examinations, interviewed both officers, gathered witness statements, and viewed all available video.

The Attorney General and the Division of Criminal Investigation would like to thank the South Dakota Forensic Laboratory, the Sioux Falls Police Department, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office for their assistance.

The summary of the incident can be found here.

JULY 3, 2024:

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley confirms that the Division of Criminal investigation (DCI), at the request of the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office, is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning (July 3, 2024) in Sioux Falls.

One person is deceased. The officers involved were not injured.

Attorney General Jackley said the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office are cooperating with the investigation.

The DCI will process the crime scene, conduct a forensic examination of all collected evidence, interview officers and witnesses, and review all video cameras from the area. After the investigation is complete, the DCI will issue a shooting summary likely within 30 days.