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ND Indian Affairs Commissioner on leave for misconduct allegations

October 16, 2020

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BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum places Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director Scott Davis on administrative leave with pay. It comes pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The governor’s Communications Director did not say what the allegations are in a press release. The release did say per the state’s century code 44-04-18.1-6 no additional details will be released during…

ACLU of North Dakota launches voting rights campaign

Nearly half of eligible Americans don't vote in presidential elections, according to the PEW Research Center

October 15, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — The message behind the ACLU of North Dakota’s newest campaign isn’t about who you’re voting for. It’s simply about getting you to vote. According to the Secretary of State’s website, only 61% of eligible voters in North Dakota cast their vote in the 2016 general election. “In a world where truth is harder and harder to come…

WATCH LIVE: Day three of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett

October 14, 2020

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Barrett Hearing Day 3: The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Tune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/33UHQrA Posted by Fox News on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett returns to Capitol Hill for a third day of confirmation hearings…

MN election results could be finalized the week after Election Day

October 13, 2020

TJ Nelson,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota election officials say the earliest final numbers from the 2020 election will be available a full week after Election Day. Secretary of State Steve Simon and his office outlining how it will all look and how ballots will be processed statewide. New this year, Minnesota will start counting absentee ballots 14 days before Election Day….

The Chamber hosts ND District 44 legislative forum

Virtual forum discusses public's concerns with state legislature candidates

October 13, 2020

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. – The Chamber holds a virtual North Dakota Legislative candidate forum for District 44 in North Fargo. It allowed viewers to meet the candidates who are running for state house and senate. Questions concerning citizens such healthcare and finance placed a spotlight on the increasing rate of COVID-19 cases and what that means for North Dakota’s economy. “Our…

‘Women for Trump’ bus makes campaign stop in Moorhead

October 12, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — When asked what message he wants to send to Minnesotans, President Donald Trump simply told South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to send his love. She recalls, “I talked to him just a few days ago and I said, ‘Mr. President, I’m going to be traveling through Minnesota on a bus tour. I’m going to be talking to…

ND House of Representatives candidates debate Covid-19 & agriculture

October 8, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota’s three candidates for the state’s lone House of Representatives seat square off in a debate. Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong and challengers Libertarian Steven Peterson and Democrat Zach Raknerud discussed issues facing the state and the country. The topics included farm policy, race relations and the state’s economy. Much of the hour-long debate also focused on…

President Trump says he will not participate in 2nd Presidential debate

October 8, 2020

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he won’t participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it’s virtual. Debate organizers announced Thursday that the debate would be virtual because of Trump’s diagnosis of COVID-19. The Commission on Presidential Debates made the announcement a week before Trump and Biden were scheduled to face off in Miami. It…

Minnesota U.S. Senate Candidate In Quarantine

October 7, 2020

TJ Nelson,

EAGAN, Minn. — U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis is in quarantine and getting tested again for COVID-19. A campaign spokesperson says the former Minnesota congressman was in contact with a person who has tested positive for the virus. They say Lewis is feeling fine and has no symptoms. All campaign staffers who were in contact with Lewis since Monday are…

Gov. Walz calls lawmakers back for fifth special session

October 7, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers will return to the Capitol on Monday for their fifth special session of the year, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday as he declared his intention to extend the peacetime emergency that he declared at the start of the coronavirus pandemic by another 30 days. The governor is required to call lawmakers back each…