North Dakota
ND ACLU to host drag show happy hour Friday at Fargo’s Jasper Lounge
FARGO — The American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota will host a drag show happy hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in the Jasper Lounge, 215 Broadway. This event is being held in conjunction with this week’s Fargo-Moorhead
LGBT Film Festival held at the Fargo Theatre
.
The drag show is in reaction to proposed legislation from North Dakota lawmakers that would have banned drag shows in the presence of children or in public places, an announcement from the ACLU stated. The proposed legislation failed.
“We want to take the time to celebrate our right to free speech and free expression,” Cody Schuler, ACLU of North Dakota advocacy manager, stated in the announcement. “But we also want to recognize that we still have work to do as we continue the fight for freedom of gender expression and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit rights while protecting the civil liberties for North Dakota’s most vulnerable populations.”
For 20 years John Lamb has covered art, entertainment and lifestyle stories in the area for The Forum.
North Dakota
Four western North Dakota volleyball teams punch a ticket to state semifinals
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The quarterfinal round of the NDHSAA State Volleyball tournament played out in the Fargodome Thursday with four teams from the west side of the state advancing to the semifinals.
In Class A, Century avenged a quarterfinal loss from a year ago to advance to the semifinals. Meanwhile, Legacy upended West Fargo Horace in an upset.
The two teams will face off in the semifinals, which guarantees that a team from the west will make the Class A State Championship game. The Patriots are 2-0 against the Sabers this season.
In Class B, South Prairie-Max and Medina-Pingree-Buchanan both advanced to the semifinals in their first ever state tournament appearance.
The Royals defeated Kenmare-Bowbells 3-0. The Thunder defeated Central McLean 3-0. That guarantees that a team from the west will also make the Class B State Championship game as the Royals and Thunder will face off in the semifinals.
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North Dakota
Cass County Deputy being investigated by the ND BCI resigns
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy who is under investigation by the the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has resigned from the department.
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says he was contacted by the BCI in September saying they were initiating an investigation into Deputy Carson Quam for alleged criminal activity. Jahner says the Sheriff’s Office was unaware of any criminal activity Quam was potentially involved with.
On November 21, the Sheriff’s office announced that Quam is no longer an employee of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Jahner says the information was not released in September because it was an active and ongoing investigation from another agency.
“Any time criminal allegations are made against one of my employees, my Office will always collaborate with the investigating and prosecuting agencies to assist throughout the investigation and potential prosecution, working to ensure the integrity of the case. If criminal activity is substantiated, it will not be tolerated. My Office will always strive through rigorous background checks, department training, and accountability to put the best deputies in our communities to protect and serve our citizens,” said Sheriff Jahner.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it is unable to comment further pending investigation and review by the Grand Forks and Cass County States Attorney’s Offices. Valley News Live will continue to follow this situation as it develops.
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North Dakota
Johnston leads Loyola Marymount against North Dakota after 27-point outing – WTOP News
North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount…
North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount hosts North Dakota after Will Johnston scored 27 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-71 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.
Loyola Marymount finished 12-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lions averaged 11.9 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.
North Dakota finished 18-14 overall a season ago while going 7-8 on the road. The Fightin’ Hawks averaged 75.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.
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