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Before the real voting, there’s the trial run

Burleigh County Auditor-Treasurer Mark Splonskowski, left, conducts a public test of county voting equipment with Rep. Karen Karls, R-Bismarck, chair of NDGOP District 35, observing on Oct. 28, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (Jeff Beach and Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) Bob Henderson, the director of information technology in Cass County, called it one of the most important but most…

North Dakota sees strong early voting numbers, signaling ‘enthusiasm’

A voter fills out a ballot using a touch screen device during the first day of early voting in Burleigh County at the Bismarck Event Center on Oct. 24, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota could be on its way to a historic voter participation rate based on early voting turnout and…

Northport Library Temporarily Closing This Month for Renovation Projects

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There will be a break in Children’s Storytime and Crafternoons at Northport Library in Fargo. The library is temporarily closing for renovation projects starting on Thursday. Crews will be installing new carpet and a door replacement is planned. The work is expected to last almost two weeks with the library expected to re-open on Wednesday, November…

Young Professionals Chamber and Fraser Get Ready For Annual Tree Festival

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fraser and volunteers from various businesses and the young professional’s chamber join together to help set up the Annual Festival of Trees. This year marks the 24th year for the trees to be decorated and lit at Fargodome. With over 160 trees sponsored by businesses, organizations, and families each tree has its own magic. The setup…

Grand Forks Public Health Opens Milk Depot To Give Back To The Community

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Health opens the Greater Grand Forks Milk Depot. The depot is a location for pre-screened mothers to drop off their breast milk donations. The milk is then sent off to a Colorado-based facility to be pasteurizes, tested and analyzed before distribution to babies staying in hospital NICUs. The donated milk helps babies…