Arrr! The Old Governor o' North Dakota loses his land vessel whilst guest hostin' a wireless broadside!
2023-08-25
Arrr, mateys! Ed Schafer, the landlubber who once governed the North Dakota seas and served as the agriculture secretary during the Bush era, had his mighty vessel, a grand 2020 GMC Yukon, be pilfered from the very confines o' KFGO's haven! Aye, 'twas whilst he was takin' the helm o' "News and Views"!
Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer had a rather amusing experience when his car was stolen while he was hosting a radio show in Fargo. The incident occurred when police called the station to inquire about Schafer's ownership of a 2020 GMC Yukon. It turned out that the SUV had been stolen from the station's parking lot. Surprisingly, the thief drove it to a probation office and surrendered to the authorities.What made this theft possible was the push-button start feature of the vehicle, which required a key fob to be present. Schafer had made the mistake of leaving a spare fob inside the car, allowing the thief to easily start and drive away with it. This incident served as a lesson for Schafer, who acknowledged that he had been warned about being more cautious by his wife of 31 years.
While the situation was undoubtedly frustrating for Schafer, the irony and humor of the situation did not go unnoticed. The stolen car incident occurred amidst news of a truck crossing the Canadian border from North Dakota carrying $6 million worth of cocaine. The juxtaposition of these two stories added an extra layer of amusement to the situation.
Overall, Schafer's car theft serves as a reminder to always be cautious and vigilant, no matter how safe one may think their surroundings are. It also highlights the importance of following basic security measures like locking one's vehicle. As for Schafer, he can now look back on this incident and share a humorous tale of his car being stolen while he was hosting a radio show.