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Jim Shaw

Jim Shaw

Jim Shaw

InForum columnist Jim Shaw is a former WDAY TV reporter and former KVRR TV news director.

RECENT COLUMNS BY JIM SHAW
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Take advantage of Fargo's approval voting
Shaw writes, "Fargo residents can now vote for as many candidates as they like, although only two will be elected. So, I encourage Fargo voters to vote for many of those running to get the strong candidates elected and to defeat the anti-science candidates. There are five highly qualified candidates running for city commission, and I will vote for all five."
May 21, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Put abortion on the ND ballot
May 14, 2022 12:58 PM
Columns
Shaw: Dean Bresciani's classy departure as NDSU President
May 07, 2022 10:00 AM
West Fargo
Widow reflects on life, loss, family 1 year after West Fargo police officer's sudden death
May 07, 2022 06:22 AM
Columns
Shaw: North Dakota National Cemetery badly needs upgrades
April 30, 2022 10:00 AM

Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: More sleazy journalism from Valley News Live
Shaw writes, "As a former television news director, I can tell you that this “news story” should never have aired. There were several things lacking."
April 23, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: On the wrong side of history
Shaw writes, "No. No. No. Sen. Cramer, you do not get to celebrate a historic moment that you tried to prevent. You cannot have it both ways."
April 16, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: More help for Ukraine and other thoughts
InForum columnist Jim Shaw comments on getting more help to Ukrainians and other current events. "This is an unprovoked war started by a murderous thug," Shaw writes. "The U.S. is a superpower and the leader of the free world, so let’s act like it."
April 09, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Finally celebrating Patriot's Day in ND
Shaw writes, "It’s a day of education, patriotism, remembering those who fought and died to establish our freedoms and celebrating those freedoms. Those of us pushing for the holiday made sure it wouldn’t cost taxpayers one cent, and that businesses and schools would remain open that day."
April 02, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Remembering the horrible flood of 1997
Shaw writes, "I’ve never seen an event around here, before or since, where the community better demonstrated the feeling of we’re all in this together."
March 26, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: The readers speak and I respond
This week Jim Shaw shares notes he's received from readers in recent months.
March 19, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Remembering the great "Fargo" party.
This week Shaw shares memories of an Oscars party held at the Fargo Theatre in 1997.
March 12, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Pray for Ukraine
Shaw writes, "There is only one person responsible for this war, and that is Vladimir Putin. Nobody was going to stop Hitler from invading Poland, and nobody was going to stop Putin from invading Ukraine."
March 05, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Housing discrimination is widespread in North Dakota
"The sad part is how common these situations are in North Dakota," writes InForum columnist Jim Shaw. "The uplifting part is the High Plains Fair Housing Center is a strong advocate against discrimination."
February 26, 2022 10:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
Jim Shaw
Columns
Shaw: Cut size, add term limits for Fargo School Board
"Term limits give more opportunities to more people to serve and bring in fresh ideas," writes InForum columnist Jim Shaw. "By allowing members to serve 12 years, and then potentially coming back two years later to serve for 12 more years, we would still have the needed experienced veterans on the board."
February 19, 2022 09:00 AM
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By  Jim Shaw
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