Politics / Elections

Election Day voting in Grand Forks Co. will only be held at Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. – There will only be one polling place on Election Day in Grand Forks County. County Auditor Debbie Nelson says the county has moved to vote by mail and ballots can only be cast at the Alerus Center on November third. The decision was made because of the coronavirus pandemic. People can also take part in…

VP Pence & Ivanka Trump Hold “Cops for Trump” Listening Session In Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS — Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter, are in Minneapolis to bring the Trump campaign’s message of law-and-order. Pence and Ivanka taking part in a listening session at the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul with “Cops for Trump”. The group appeared on stage with President Donald Trump during a rally last year at the Target Center. Minneapolis…

Minnesota governor activates National Guard for Pence visit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s governor has called in the National Guard to help provide security and keep the peace as Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump were scheduled to visit the Twin Cities. Pence and President Donald Trump’s eldest daughter planned to meet with law enforcement on Thursday in the city where George Floyd’s death sparked angry and sometimes…

Libertarian vice presidential candidate Spike Cohen visits Fargo

Cohen made a stop at Lindenwood Park promoting his running mate, Jo Jorgenson.

FARGO, N.D. – The vice presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party was in Fargo for a rally tour promoting his running mate, Dr. Jo Jorgenson. Spike Cohen made a stop at Lindenwood Park as part of a three week bus tour. He spoke with the community about the issues they are facing. The Libertarian Party platform advocates for free-market healthcare,…

379 Voters from 57 Counties Already Cast North Dakota Ballots

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

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

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

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 .

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

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,…