Politics / Elections

Walz Leads Democratic Governors In Call for Meeting Over Biden’s Debate Performance

(CNN) —  Some Democratic governors want to meet with the White House to voice concerns about President Joe Biden after his poor debate performance. Those concerns were aired on a governors-only call Monday, organized by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. On the call, the governors said they were surprised none of them had heard from Biden himself. The consensus seemed to…

Local Leaders Sworn In After Winning Their City Races in June

Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski taking his second oath of officeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders are being sworn in to office after winning their respective races in the June election. Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski was sworn in for a second term after running unopposed. Two new council members, Tricia Berg and Michael Fridolfs, were also sworn in. In West…

Fox & Friends pays visit to Randy’s Diner Too in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bumper crowds turned out to Randy’s Diner Too on Monday for Fox & Friends first ever visit to North Dakota. The Fox News morning show sent host Brian Kilmeade to the West Fargo restaurant, where he spoke with patrons, and interviewed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Burgum’s appearance on the show came amid mounting speculation…

Randy’s Diner Too owner says Fox segment went very well, showcased Fargo to country

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Fox and Friends brought their ‘Breakfast with Friends’ segment to Randy’s Diner, Too in West Fargo Monday morning. When the owners made the announcement last week, it drew a mix of reactions with some people saying they were excited the restaurant was picked and others saying they wouldn’t eat there anymore. Some said it was a…

End Unfair Property Tax Group Turns In Petitions To N.D. Secretary of State

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Supporters of a measure to prohibit the majority of property taxes across North Dakota has submitted paperwork to the Secretary of State’s office. They delivered around 1,100 petitions with nearly 41,000 signatures. Around 31,000 valid signatures are needed. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office now has 35-days to determine if the signatures are valid and to…

Primary Election Results Certified In North Dakota, One House Race Recount Possible

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The State Canvassing Board has certified the 2024 Primary Election results in North Dakota. The Republican nomination for state house in District 26 in western North Dakota meets the threshold for a demand recount. Kelby Timmons can request a recount within four days. The election saw around 120,000 voters cast ballots for a statewide turnout of…

Five North Dakota Counties Report Absentee Ballots with No Postmarks

State Canvassing Board meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday to certify the results of the election

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – At least five North Dakota counties received absentee ballots through the mail that were missing postmarks, a situation Secretary of State Michael Howe calls “completely unacceptable.” The Burleigh County Canvassing Board voted 5-4 on Monday morning to accept 58 ballots that were received by the deadline but were not postmarked. Lisa Hart, Burleigh County…

Gov. Burgum says we’re living “in a dictatorship” during Michigan campaign stop

WALKER, Mich. (KVRR/CNN) — Governor Doug Burgum said, “If you want to find out what it’s like to live in a dictatorship, we’re living in one now because in a democracy, congress sets the rules. In a dictatorship, one party just starts shoving rules down on thing that raises the cost of everything.” That’s Governor Doug Burgum speaking in Walker,…