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Education, Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

State superintendent says school choice should supplement, not replace education funding

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Clockwise from bottom left, Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, and Shane Goettle participate in a work group during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept. 26, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) The state should not fund school choice programs at the expense…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Lawmakers to propose Legacy Fund Transparency Act

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From left, state Reps. Bernie Satrom and Mitch Ostlie and state Sen. Cole Conley, all Republicans of Jamestown. (Photos provided by the Legislative Assembly)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) Three Republican lawmakers from District 12 plan to bring legislation during the 2025 legislation session to require the state to publish all investments of Legacy Fund money online. The…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Property tax measure fundraising dwarfed by that of opponents

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Andrea Pfennig, government affairs director for Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce, speaks during an event announcing the formation of Keep It Local, a coalition opposing a ballot initiative that would eliminate property taxes in North Dakota, at Jaycee Centennial Park in Bismarck on June 20, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) — Rick…

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Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Fergus Falls man sentenced for laundromat burglary

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) –  A man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and 5 years probation for burglarizing a Fergus Falls laundromat in July 2023. The sentencing took place on Monday, October 14, in Otter Tail County Court. Court documents show 46-year-old Jacob Alley of Fergus Falls was identified as the suspect who broke into Syn Laundry and…
Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

ACLU representing Fargo woman charged in bong water case

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CROOKSTON, Minn. (Christopher Ingraham – Minnesota Reformer) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is providing legal representation to Jessica Beske, a Fargo woman facing decades in prison and a potential $1 million fine over bong water allegedly found in her possession in a case that has raised questions about uneven enforcement of the state’s drug laws. “We’re pretty broadly…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Democrat House candidate questions ties to Summit; Republican says claims are bogus

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Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak, left, and Democratic-NPL Party candidate Trygve Hammer. (Contributed)BISMARCK, N.D. (Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) — Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak continues to face questions from her opponent about her family’s connection to a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline project, as well as criticism about accepting campaign donations from the industry she regulates. Democrat…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Christiansen criticizes Cramer for January 6 statements during Senate debate

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Democratic-NPL party candidate Katrina Christiansen, left, and U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer shake hands on the debate stage at Legacy High School in Bismarck on Oct. 16, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) Democratic challenger Katrina Christiansen criticized Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer Wednesday for “recycling dangerous lies” about the Jan. 6 attack on the…

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