October 24th, 2019 | by
Johnnny Fargo, ND – In a magnanimous gesture of possible future generosity, a long-time Fargo resident has vowed to give everyone living in Fargo one dollar if and when he wins a lottery jackpot. Roy Alleen Overdorf in his own...
August 13th, 2019 | by
Johnnny Fargo, ND – After winning a $33 million jackpot in one of the various lottery games, Tommy Swinehart decided to buy himself a real nice boat. Since he had just won big, Tommy wanted to think big. Mr. Swinehart ended up...
December 16th, 2018 | by
Johnnny West Fargo, ND – Amid mucho buzz and speculation, the winner of the FM Observer’s prestigious Picture Of The Year award was unveiled in the fabulous banquet room at our corporate headquarters. Mr. Tadd Wray of rural...
October 22nd, 2018 | by
Johnnny Jackpot, Nevada – Dear Dr. Finance: You’ve previously stated that gambling is a tax on the stupid. But would you say it’s OK to buy a lottery ticket when the jackpot gets up over a billion dollars? Thanks,...
June 15th, 2018 | by
Johnnny Moorhead, MN – What do you do when you’re really hungry? Well, during Moorhead’s recent Taco Eating Contest, a Moorhead man named Tomas Couch set a new record by consuming 81 hard-shell tacos in 15 minutes. The...
June 5th, 2018 | by
Johnnny West Fargo, ND – The FM Observer is excitedly proud to announce our 2018 Smartest Kids Contest. “Think of this as a spelling bee but you’re asked questions instead of spelling words,” says Dr. Thomas...
July 5th, 2017 | by
Johnnny Fargo, ND – A city-wide bocce ball tournament will be held as a fund raiser for the personal gain of its organizers. With an entrance fee of only $50, the tournament could raise approximately $6.5 million if enough people...
November 20th, 2016 | by
Johnnny Fargo, ND – Unbeknownst to most hoi polloi, living amongst Fargo’s commonfolk resides One with a “most powerful” gift. Fargo’s Miss Divine can foretell the future “well enough” to have...
June 17th, 2014 | by
Johnnny Knoxville, TN – The lucky person who purchased the winning Powerball ticket worth an estimated $259.8 million believes that she may have accidentally lost the winning ticket in her kitchen garbage bag which is most likely...
October 24th, 2012 | by
Nick Fargo, ND – $25,000. Could that dollar amount change your life? I’m willing to bet it could (even after taxes). Kenneth Noisewater landed a shot at fortune and fame; the type that could only be earned along side big...