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379 Voters from 57 Counties Already Cast North Dakota Ballots

September 23, 2020

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Votes for races in the general election in November are already coming in in North Dakota. Last Friday, ballots were made available to military and overseas voters. Secretary of State Al Jaeger says as of Wednesday morning, 379 voters in 57 countries had already cast their ballot. Jaeger says they were able to exercise their voting rights…

ND’s new Covid-19 plans include re-prioritizing nurses & a new test

High-speed testing and new developments to better care for health-care workers and those in long-term facilities

September 23, 2020

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NORTH DAKOTA – With case numbers still on the rise, Governor Doug Burgum is moving 12 counties into a higher risk level and lowering three others. He says the state is coming up with new ways of handling COVID-19. Burgum’s plans for nurses and high-speed testing are some of the ways he’s hoping the state can better control the corona…

Public pays its respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

September 23, 2020

Site Staff,

A service is held for late Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she lies in repose at the Supreme Court. Posted by Fox News on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) – Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women’s rights champion, leader of…

Walz praises Moorhead Public Schools’ plans to keep kids safe amid Covid-19

September 22, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz stops by S.G. Reinersten Elementary School on on his statewide Safe Learning Tour. Walz thanked schools for their efforts to stay safe amid the coronavirus pandemic. He is emphasizing caution so students and staff can learn and teach the best they can given the health concerns. Walz has been visiting schools in-person as…

John Pence comes to Moorhead for Trump early voting campaign

Pence is also Vice President Mike Pence's nephew .

September 22, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Senior Advisor to the Trump Campaign and Mike Pence’s nephew John Pence makes a stop in Moorhead as part of an early voting push in Minnesota. Pence talked with supporters encouraging them to get out and vote as well as to tell their family and friends to cast their ballots. Pence says Trump will continue to put…

Libertarian Vice Presidential nominee Spike Cohen to visit Fargo

September 22, 2020

Site Staff,

Courtesy: Spike Cohen/FacebookFARGO, N.D. – Jeremy “Spike” Cohen will be in Fargo on Wednesday for a Bus Tour 2.0 event. The Libertarian is campaigning to become Jo Jorgenson’s Vice President. Cohen will speak on “things that are important in your life” including education, health care and taxes according to the event’s Facebook page. The 38-year-old owned a web design business,…

Fargo City Commission moves to draft a mask mandate

September 21, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. – In a 3-2 vote, the Fargo City Commission allows the city attorney to draft a mask mandate with and without penalties if someone does not wear one. Commissioners Dave Piepkorn and Tony Gehrig voted against the move. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney and Commissioners Strand and Arlette Preston voted in favor of it. “October 19 is the soonest…

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at age 87

September 18, 2020

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(CNN)Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87. Ginsburg was appointed in 1993 by President Bill Clinton and in recent years served as the most senior member of the court’s liberal wing consistently delivering progressive votes on the most divisive social issues of the day, including abortion rights, same-sex marriage, voting rights, immigration, health…

Watch: Biden in Duluth area

September 18, 2020

KVRR Staff,

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Joe Biden is set to arrive shortly at the Jerry Alander Training Center in Hermantown to deliver remarks Friday afternoon. Crowds of people have lined the streets outside the facility from both sides. Categories: Minnesota News, Politics / Elections Tags: Jerry Alander Training Center, JOE BIDEN

General Election: How you can vote in Cass County

September 17, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–Cass County voters will have four ways to vote in the General Election in November. Voters may submit an absentee ballot by mail or in person prior to the election or vote in person during the “Early Voting” period or on Election Day. Absentee ballots can be mailed or returned in person to a secure drop box outside…