Politics / Elections

Sen. John Hoeven Wants to Make Nov. 3rd National Bison Day

WASHINGTON – North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven has introduced a resolution to make November 3rd National Bison Day. The move celebrates America’s national mammal, the North American bison, and its significance in United States’ history. Hoeven also introduced the National Bison Legacy Act which was signed into law in 2016. The legislation designated the bison as the United States’ national…

Former U.S. Attorney For ND Says Voters’ Address Issues Continue With Central Voter File

BISMARCK, N.D. – Amid issues that North Dakotans won’t be able to vote if they don’t have an address on their ID, Republican Secretary of State Al Jaeger says “every voter will be given a ballot.” However, he has not said every ballot will be accepted. Native American tribes failed with legal challenges to the law. They argue many people on…

Former VP Biden: “There’s No Better Example of Character” than Heidi Heitkamp

The election is on Tuesday, November 6th

FARGO N.D. — Former Vice President Joe Biden comes to Fargo to kick off the Bring it Home Heidi Bus Tour across the state. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what he has to say about what needs to be done to keep democracy alive in this country. “Hello Fargo. Are you ready to win an election? Are you ready to…

Democrat-NPL Candidates Rally Support at Fargo Air Museum

FARGO, N.D. – Alongside former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Heidi Heitkamp at the rally at the Fargo Air Museum were other Democratic candidates on the ballot on November 6th. Former Democrat-NPL Party Chairwoman Kylie Oversen is running for Tax Commissioner, State Representative Josh Boschee for Secretary of State, and Former State Senate Minority Leader Mac Schneider is running for…

Community Members Show Support for Proposed North Dakota Anti-Corruption Amendment

Measure 1 makes sure there is transparency between voters and state government officials

NORTH DAKOTA– We’ve been hearing a lot about Measure 3 on the North Dakota ballot, which would make recreational marijuana legal, but another one voters should be paying close attention to is Measure 1. “North Dakotans for Public Integrity” is receiving support for this proposed North Dakota Anti-Corruption Amendment. Measure 1 makes sure there is transparency between voters and state…

Tim Walz Discusses One Minnesota Message in Dilworth Campaign Stop

Walz is running against Republican candidate Jeff Johnson

DILWORTH, Minn. — We’re now officially one week away from Election Day, and candidates are busy campaigning in the final days. Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota Tim Walz joined Senator Tina Smith and Congressman Collin Peterson for a fish fry event at the Dilworth Community Center. Walz has been in the U.S. house for over 10 years. When asked about…

Chinese Tariffs, Contamination Problem Impacting U.S. Recycling Exports

Last year, West Fargo had nearly 3,700 tons of recycling

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every time West Fargo Waste Management picks up the recycling from your curb, it’s taken to a the West Fargo Transfer Station where it’s packed into semi’s headed for Minneapolis. Once there, the recyclables are sorted at a Material Reclamation Facility before it is then shipped out to countries like China. “China by 2020 is going…

Cass & Clay County Residents Participate in Early Voting

In order to vote in both Cass and Clay counties, residents need a valid state ID or proof of residency

FARGO– Early voting has started in Cass County and people are jumping at the chance to cast their ballots for the November election. “Having this kind of a crowd early on the first day of early voting is not normal, but that’s good,” Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said. Voting early is made simple in both Cass and Clay Counties….

LIVE: GOP Candidate For MN Governor Jeff Johnson Discusses Health Care Plans

Running against Democratic Candidate, Tim Walz

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Republican candidate for governor, Jeff Johnson, has been making the rounds to different cities across Minnesota. Republican candidate for governor, Jeff Johnson, has been making the rounds to different cities across Minnesota. Staring off the day in Grand Rapids, republican candidates moved from Bemidji, to Roseau, to Thief River Falls, and to Grand Forks. Ending the day…