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Book Review: Baltimore Scrapbook
Skip to Main Content Cover of Baltimore Scrapbook by Ed Berlin Media & Literature Visual Art Ed Berlin's Newest Book Chronicles Baltimore Through His Personal Collection of Art and Artifacts Ed Berlin, riding in the passenger seat of my hatchback, waves his hand at a building near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, signaling that I’m meant to notice the glass-and-steel edifice and dismiss it at the same time.
Cyber security that works with humans, not against them Original
Even after years of spending on cyber security training and awareness, many organisations are still falling victim to cyber breaches, not because their technology failed, but because human reactions under stress are remarkably predictable. Historically, security efforts focused on reinforcing a clear boundary around systems. Tools like firewalls, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection were all built to defend that perimeter.
It’s time cyber security understood human behavior and acted accordingly
With cloud platforms and SaaS tools now at the heart of most businesses, the idea of a fixed network edge has all but disappeared. The new perimeter resides in identity platforms, collaboration tools, and – most importantly – the everyday decisions of employees. Crucially, those employees are prone to lapses in judgment and concentration. On a typical day, staff members face distractions, interruptions and urgent demands, pulling them in every direction.
Exploring the source of major retail cyber attacks
UK retail brands have been under a cyber siege in 2025. Late April and early May saw Marks & Spencer, the Co-Operative Group and Harrods all hit by attacks that crippled various business functions, from ecommerce platforms to payment processing. Each of these attacks was well documented in the media, and for good reason. The financial and societal impacts of attacks on retailers are monumental. M&S perhaps stands as the most glaring example.
The Savage Sword Of Conan
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Parole Officer Sherrie Prochnow & ND Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation, We Salute you!
Our June Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Parole Officer Sherrie Prochnow & North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Parole Officer Prochnow joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about what it means to be honored for her service.
Primary Election Night 2024
Join us for live coverage beginning at 7pm as we bring you live election results of North Dakota’s state-wide primary elections and local races including Fargo and West Fargo City Commission races, Fargo School Board, Cass County Commission and more. Scott Hennen & Steve Hallstrom will host the event and take your calls and reactions with WDAY Radio News reporters Tom Tucker & Ty Schonert bringing you live reports from campaign headquarters across the state!
Primary Election Night 2024
Join us for live coverage beginning at 7pm as we bring you live election results of North Dakota's state-wide primary elections and local races including Fargo and West Fargo City Commission races, Fargo School Board, Cass County Commission and more. Scott Hennen & Steve Hallstrom will host the event and take your calls and reactions with WDAY Radio News reporters Tom Tucker & Ty Schonert bringing you live reports from campaign headquarters across the state!
Parole Officer Sherrie Prochnow & ND Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation, We Salute you!
Our June Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Parole Officer Sherrie Prochnow & North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Parole Officer Prochnow joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about what it means to be honored for her service. Read Parole Officer Prochnow's biography below...
North Dakota Gubernatorial Republican Primary Debate | 6-7-24
Tammy Miller & Kelly Armstrong will face off in their final debate before North Dakotans go to the polls. The debate will be moderated by Scott Hennen & Steve Hallstrom with Jay Thomas hosting pre & post-debate coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m.
North Dakota U.S. House Republican Primary Debate | 6-6-24
Alex Balazs, Julie Fedorchak, Rick Becker and Cara Mund will face off in their final debate before election night. The debate will be moderated by Scott Hennen and Steve Hallstrom with Jay Thomas hosting pre & post-debate coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement
March 2026 – Cass County Sheriff’s Office Intel Analyst We are proud to recognize Brandon Johnson, who was born and raised in Cass County, ND. Brandon attended Minnesota State University Moorhead and achieved a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. After graduation, Brandon started his law enforcement career with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office as a correctional officer in 2006. Since being employed with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Brandon worked in the juvenile detention center and jail.
Primary Election Night 2024
Join us for live coverage beginning at 7pm as we bring you live election results of North Dakota's state-wide primary elections and local races including Fargo and West Fargo City Commission races, Fargo School Board, Cass County Commission and more. Scott Hennen & Steve Hallstrom will host the event and take your calls and reactions with WDAY Radio News reporters Tom Tucker & Ty Schonert bringing you live reports from campaign headquarters across the state!
North Dakota U.S. House Republican Primary Debate | 6-6-24
Alex Balazs, Julie Fedorchak, Rick Becker and Cara Mund will face off in their final debate before election night. The debate will be moderated by Scott Hennen and Steve Hallstrom with Jay Thomas hosting pre & post-debate coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Fargo School Board Debate | 5-21-24
Election 2024...A high stakes Fargo School Board election could determine the academic direction of students across the community for years to come! incumbents Seth Holden And Nikkie Gullickson look to retain their seats, despite the Fargo Teacher's Union giving their backing to four newcomers.
**LIVE** Fargo School Board Debate | 5-21-24
Election 2024...A high stakes Fargo School Board election could determine the academic direction of students across the community for years to come! incumbents Seth Holden And Nikkie Gullickson look to retain their seats, despite the Fargo Teacher's Union giving their backing to four newcomers.
**LIVE** Fargo School Board Debate | 5-21-24
Election 2024...A high stakes Fargo School Board election could determine the academic direction of students across the community for years to come! incumbents Seth Holden And Nikkie Gullickson look to retain their seats, despite the Fargo Teacher's Union giving their backing to four newcomers.
Detective Miles Orth & The West Fargo Police Dept., We Salute YOU!
Our May Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Detective Miles Orth & West Fargo Police Dept. Detective Orth joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about what it means to be honored for his service. Read Read Detective Miles Orth's biography below... Detective Orth has worked as a Patrol Officer, Support Services Officer and is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit as a property/financial crimes Detective where he has been assigned since May of 2018.
The Plan...this time around | Here We Grow Sn 2
WDAY is growing corn in '24! We're taking this crop to new heights, a new location and even a new state. Join our crew in this corny adventure with the help of our farmers: Trygve Skolness, Parker Skolness and Justin Magnusson. #agriculture #farming #corn #minnesota #NorthDakota #AG #herewegrow **Thank you to our AMAZING sponsors** Tags: A special thanks to our Here We Grow sponsors: Suggested
Officer Ian Kristan & The Fargo Police Dept., We Salute YOU!
Our April Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Officer Ian Kristan & The Fargo Police Dept. Officer Ian Kristan joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about what it means to be honored for his service. Read Officer Ian Kristan 's biography below... Officer Ian Kristan hails from Mundelein, IL, a northern suburb of Chicago. Officer Kristan moved to Fargo to attend graduate school at NDSU after graduating with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bradley University.
Former ND Governor Ed Schafer interview | 4/5/24
Former ND Governor Ed Schafer sits down with Steve Hallstrom During the ND State GOP Convention in Fargo N.D. Tags: Suggested
Gov Mike Huckabee reveals the REAL Donald Trump
Governor Mike Huckabee has advice for Republicans feeling disenfranchised; & brings us inside Trump world. Tags: Suggested
Amy Olson & Carson Wentz Share their faith and journey at ND Republican Chair Woman Prayer Breakfast
Steve Hallstrom catches up with Amy Olson & Carson Wents at the North Dakota Chairwoman's Prayer Breakfast Saturday Morning In North Dakota. Tags: Suggested
Gov Doug Burgum Full Interview | 4.5.24
The role the State GOP Conventions play going forward; Lt Gov Tammy Miller's absence; fracturing in the party & the hurtles Trump STILL faces going into 2024, ND Governor Doug Burgum catches up with Scott Hennen at the ND Republican Convention to talk about all of it. Tags: Suggested
Sgt. Kris Kevorkian & Cass County Sheriff, We Salute YOU!
Our March Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Sergeant Kris Kevorkian with the Cass County Sheriff's Office. Sergeant Kevorkian joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about what it means to be honored for his service. Read Sergeant Kris Kevorkian's biography below... Sergeant Kris Kevorkian was born and raised in Cass County, ND. Kris graduated from NDSU, majoring in Sociology and Criminal Justice.
Live Common Sense Reaction - State of the Union 2024
Join Steve Scott & Jay as we exercise some Common Sense & react LIVE to Biden's State of the Union Address. The circus starts with our Live commentary and your live chat On Facebook & Youtube Thursday March 7 at 7:30pm. Biden is set to give the State of the Union address at 8pm & we'll also pickup the GOP response which will be given by Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) immediately following Biden's remarks.
Officer Jonathan Hanson & The Moorhead Police Dept., We Salute YOU!
Our February Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Officer Jonathan Hanson & The Moorhead Police Dept. Officer Jonathan Hanson joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about what it means to be honored for his service. Read Officer Jonathan Hanson's biography below... The Moorhead Police Department nominates Officer Jonathan Hanson as Luther Family Ford's February Salute to Law Enforcement recipient.
Our EXCLUSIVE One-on-one with Kevin O'Leary
Our VERY OWN Scott Hennen spends some time in the Shark Tank with Kevin O’Leary at UND! We tag along for his tour of the best hockey arena on earth @ralphengelstadarena Plus in our exclusive interview he tells us where the losers are and how North Dakota is a winner poised for a technology BOOM! @kevinoleary #am1100TheFlag #UND #TheFlag
Jail Chaplains Executive Director Mike Little stops by Bonnie & Friends - 1-25-24
Hear about the HELP & HEALING Jail Chaplains provides and how YOU can be a PART OF IT!! Executive Director Mike Little stops by Bonnie & Friends
LIVE Coverage - New Hampshire Primary 2024
January 23, 2024 - 5:30pm | By Michael Downs Join Jay Thomas, Steve Hallstrom & Scott Hennen for a special Common Sense Club Live Event as we react to the New Hampshire Primaries. As Always you can join in the fun by chatting with us LIVE on Youtube or Facebook in our live chat or calling 701-271-1100. The guys will have a few special guests and offer their analysis along the way. The fun begins Tuesday night at 5:30 pm CST.
Sergeant Adam Malafa & The North Dakota Highway Patrol., We Salute YOU!
Our January Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Sgt Adam Malafa & The North Dakota Highway Patrol Sgt Adam Malafa joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about his families rich connection to the ND Highway Patrol and what it means to be honored for his service. Read Sgt Adam Malafa biography below... Sergeant Adam Malafa is a twelve year veteran of the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP).
**WATCH LIVE**Debate Reaction - CNN Republican Presidential Debate
WATCH BELOW! Join the FLAG on AM 1100, 92.3 FM, THE FLAG Mobile App, or on our social channels beginning at 7:30 pm for our Pre-Debate analysis hosted by Scott Hennen, Steve Hallstrom & Jay Thomas. We'll carry the 5th Republican Presidential Primary debate beginning at 7:30 pm and then get your thoughts plus interviews as we break down the debate in our post-debate coverage. https://www.am1100theflag.com/
A conversation with Erik Haugen & Neil Haaland on The Jay Thomas Show
December 22, 2023 - 4:52pm | By Michael Downs Writer/Producer/Actor Erik Haugen and a ND/MN Local Ferrari owner & enthusiast Neil Haaland drops by to promote the new Michael Mann Italian Racing Epic which he stars called "Ferrari" opening in theaters Christmas Day. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3758542/ Tags: Suggested
Winner of the NEW FURNACE Announced Monday on Bonnie & Friends!
December 18, 2023 - 10:33am | By Michael Downs A special thanks to the team over at Legacy plumbing LLC who stopped by to announce that the new furnace is going to Melissa Heath as part of our ‘Warm Heart-Warm Home’ initiative. Tags: Suggested
Ronald McDonald House Coin Auction on The Coffee Club
December 14, 2023 - 9:30am | By Michael Downs Its that time of year again! The Coffee Club with Ronnie & Janae are auctioning off a 1896-S Liberty Double Eagle AU58 gold coin donated by Fargo Parts and Equipment. All proceeds will go to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley. Live on air Dec 14th from 9:30am -10:30am On the Coffee Club. LISTEN LIVE at www.wdayradionow.com Tags:
Chaplain Vern Baardson & West Fargo Police Dept., We Salute YOU!
Our December Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Chaplain Vern Baardson & West Fargo Police Dept. Chaplain Baardson joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us about his choice to make the move into law enforcement and what it means to be honored for his service. Read Chaplain Vern Baardson's Biography below... Chaplain Vern has volunteered as a Police Chaplain with the West Fargo Police Department since 2007.
Watch Party - 4th Republican Presidential Primary Debate (LIVE Reaction)
December 06, 2023 - 6:36pm | By Michael Downs Join the FLAG on AM 1100, 92.3 FM, THE FLAG Mobile App, or on our social channels beginning at 6:300pm for our Pre-Debate analysis hosted by Scott Hennen, Steve Hallstrom & Jay Thomas. We'll carry the 4th Republican Presidential Primary debate beginning at 6:30pm and then get your thoughts plus interviews as we break down the debate in our post-debate coverage. https://www.am1100theflag.com/
Newsom/DeSantis DEBATE - Live REACTION
November 30, 2023 - 7:30pm | By Michael Downs Desantis - Newsom...The ideologically opposed governors and potential presidential foes will face off TONIGHT on The Flag! Moderated by Sean Hannity - the great red vs blue state debate will hit all The major issues impacting our country: the economy, the border, immigration & crime! WATCH OUR Live commentary and reaction from Flag personalities including Jay Thomas and Steve Hallstrom below!  #Election2024 #DeSantis #newsom #debate Tags: Suggested
Investigator Tammy Ehresman & Fargo Police Dept., We Salute YOU!
Our November Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Investigator Tammy Ehresman & Fargo Police Dept. Ehresman joins Steve Hallstrom to share with us why she chose to make the moved from the private sector to law enforcement and what it means to be honored for her service. Read Investigator Tammy Ehresman's Biography below... Investigator Tammy Ehresman is a native of Moorhead, MM where she graduated from Moorhead High School.
Watch Party - 3rd Republican Presidential Primary Debate (LIVE Reaction)
November 08, 2023 - 6:05pm | By Michael Downs Join the FLAG on AM 1100, 92.3 FM, THE FLAG Mobile App, or on our social channels beginning at 6:00pm for our Pre-Debate analysis hosted by Scott Hennen, Steve Hallstrom & Jay Thomas. We'll carry the 3rd Republican Presidential Primary debate beginning at 7pm and then get your thoughts plus interviews as we break down the debate in our post-debate coverage. https://www.am1100theflag.com/ Tags: Suggested
Deputy Mike DeVries & Cass County Sheriff's Office, We Salute YOU!
Our October Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Deputy Mike DeVries & Cass County Sheriff's Office. He joins Steve Hallstrom to discuss with us why he chose to become an officer and what it means to be honored for his service. Read Deputy Mike DeVries 's Biography below... Mike grew up in Iowa, and attended the University of North Dakota graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Studies with a minor in Criminology.
EVERY LITTLE BEAN COUNTS! Here We Grow | Ep 24
October 13, 2023 - 10:39am | By Michael Downs Our beans start their journey to the elevator to get weighed and counted.
Dean climbs BEHIND THE WHEEL of a COMBINE!
Its Harvest time!!! Join Dean & our farmer co-operative Jim Ueland from a combine as they talk yield, farm life and the technology that helps farmers get their job done more efficiently! Oh...
Detective Brad Stuvland & Moorhead Police Dept., We Salute YOU!
Our September Luther Family Ford Salute to Law Enforcement honoree is Detective Brad Stuvland & the Moorhead Police Dept. He joins the show to discuss with us why he chose to become an officer and what it means to be honored for his service.  Read Detective Stuvland 's Biography below... The Moorhead Police Department, with great pleasure, nominate Detective Brad Stuvland as Luther Family Ford's September Salute to Law Enforcement recipient.
Moisture check for our BEANS & a Rain Gage GIVEAWAY!!
Justin heads out to our field with Farmer Operator Mike Ueland to check on the Moistness of our beans and if they're ready to harvest yet! Guess how many beans we'll harvest...if your closest to the average yield per acre, you'll win a Rain Gauge! Put YOUR guesses OVER on our Facebook using the link below
Moisture check for our BEANS & a Rain Gauge GIVEAWAY!!
Justin heads out to our field with Farmer Operator Mike Ueland to check on the Moistness of our beans and if they're ready to harvest yet! Guess how many beans we'll harvest...if your closest to the average yield per acre, you'll win a Rain Gauge! Put YOUR guesses OVER on our Facebook using the link below
Pivot Bio - Nitrogen where you need it!
September 20, 2023 - 11:46am | By Michael Downs WDAY AG Director sits down with Evan Twedt and Mark Cartright with Pivot Bio to chat about products like ReturN and ProveN 40 that deliver proven biological nitrogen to your seeds and field! https://www.pivotbio.com/ Additional file video Courtesy of Pivot Bio #agriculture #farming #PivotBio #seeds #nitrogen #sponsored Tags: Suggested
Pivot Bio - Nitrogen where you need it!
September 20, 2023 - 11:46am | By Michael Downs WDAY AG Director sits down with Evan Twedt and Mark Cartright with Pivot Bio to chat about products like ReturN and ProveN 40 that deliver proven biological nitrogen to your seeds and field! https://www.pivotbio.com/ Additional file video Courtesy of Pivot Bio #agriculture #farming #PivotBio #seeds #nitrogen #sponsored Tags: Suggested
Holsen Solar, local Fargo company - Innovative Energy Solutions for Farmers! #SPONSORED
If you're a farmer looking at going solar there are grants available to you & Holsen Homes can help you get there. WDAY Ag director Bridgette Readel chats with Ben Holsen with Holsen Homes at the Big Iron Farm Show to learn what they offer to help you harness the sun. https://holsenhome.com/ #solar #sustainability #bigiron #HolsenHomes
Holsen Solar, local Fargo company - Innovative Energy Solutions for Farmers! #SPONSORED
September 18, 2023 - 3:13pm | By Michael Downs If you're a farmer looking at going solar there are grants available to you & Holsen Homes can help you get there. WDAY Ag director Bridgette Readel chats with Ben Holsen with Holsen Homes at the Big Iron Farm Show to learn what they offer to help you harness the sun. https://holsenhome.com/ #solar #sustainability #bigiron #HolsenHomes Tags: Suggested
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