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Sen. Heitkamp Hosts Discussion With Families Affected By Opioids

Many grandparents are raising grandchildren because their biological parents aren't able to

August 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Sen. Heidi Heitkamp hosted a discussion to hear from grandparents who are taking care of grandchildren because their biological parents aren’t able to. The opioid epidemic, suicides, and other issues have left many parents unable to take care for their children. Heitkamp introduced a bill that would help caregivers deal with the challenges of caring for children, especially…

Report alleges MN AG Lori Swanson used government employees for campaign work

August 7, 2018

KVRR Staff,

(KMSP) – According to an investigation by an online news organization, Attorney General Lori Swanson inappropriately used government employees to work on her campaigns. The allegations were published by the “Intercept,” an outlet that prides itself on what they call “adversarial journalism.” Meanwhile, the Swanson campaign argues it’s a solely an attempt to settle political scores. But at least one former employee in the…

DFL Endorsed MN AG Candidate Matt Pelikan Promotes Economic Opportunity

Matt Pelikan wants to enforce consumer laws, fight wage theft, and fight on behalf of immigrants and refugees

August 7, 2018

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FARGO, N.D.–A DFL Attorney General candidate is making his way across the state of Minnesota! Matt Pelikan is a Northfield native and has worked as a private-practice attorney at a Minneapolis law office. Pelikan wants to enforce consumer laws, fight wage theft, promote unions, and fight on behalf of immigrants and refugees. As Attorney General, Pelikan says he plans to…

Three Candidates Now Campaigning in Moorhead Mayoral Race

They are Johnathan Judd, Brenda Elmer and Newzad Brifiki

August 6, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — After moving back to Moorhead 15 years ago from St. Paul, 45-year-old attorney Johnathan Judd is throwing his hat in the ring to become the city’s next mayor. “If you look around you, the people who have been supportive of me for all these years and all the conversations we’ve had about our city really has been inspirational…

Pro-Life Supporters Urge Sen. Heitkamp to “Confirm Kavanaugh”

Heitkamp will meet with Kavanaugh on August 15

August 6, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Members of the Pro-Life Court Coalition are urging Sen. Heidi Heitkamp to vote for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanaugh. They stood outside the federal building in Fargo holding “Confirm Kavanaugh” signs. Speakers included members of the Susan B. Anthony List and a few students from the University of Mary in Bismarck. Sen. Heitkamp voted for…

New American Candidates Discuss Progress of June Election with Supporters

Nyamal Dei, Abidwale Sharif, and Matuor Alier ran for positions on Fargo, West Fargo School Boards

August 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The local elections this past June proved to be historic for members of the New American community in the metro. Three New Americans ran for positions in both Fargo and West Fargo, the most in recent memory. Nyamal Dei and Abdiwale Sharif threw their names in the hat for the Fargo School Board, while Matour Alier campaigned to…

MN AG Candidate Keith Ellison Talks about Workplace Safety in Moorhead

The roundtable is part of his series of talks as he campaigns to be Minnesota Attorney General

July 31, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — A candidate running to become the next Attorney General of Minnesota visited Moorhead to talk about workplace safety. Congressman Keith Ellison spoke with labor organizers and workers to hear about the big issues in the workforce in Minnesota. People asked him about many topics, including worker’s compensation. Ellison says the best way to help workers and solve their…

Eight Moorhead Women Set to Make a Splash in November’s Elections

Six of the women are running for seats on the Moorhead City Council and School Board

July 31, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — After working in nonprofit and government organizations for several years, Shelly Carlson decided to make a mark on her community by running for Moorhead City Council. “I really was interested in Moorhead City Council because I’ve been here since 1990, my kids have been raised here, and my husband is born and raised here, so I really just…

West Fargo State Sen. Judy Lee On Top 10 List of Most Productive Legislators in U.S.

July 30, 2018

Site Staff,

State Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo gets high praise by being named FiscalNote’s fourth most productive state senator in the country. The website ranks all legislators on how successful they are in sponsoring and steering legislation through each stage of the process. Lee, a Republican, has been serving since 1995. 66% of the 331 bills she has sponsored have…

Rep. Kevin Cramer Goes Door-to-Door on Campaign Trail

Cramer is making phone calls and knocking on doors to gain votes before the election

July 29, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — We’re only 100 days away from the senate election race. Rep. Kevin Cramer is making phone calls and knocking on doors to gain votes before the big day. Congressman Kevin Cramer says one of the things that makes North Dakota a good state for national, political activism is its size. “It’s a small state, very few voters and…