Politics / Elections

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…

Minn. Secretary of State Steve Simon Rallies Voters

He is being challenged by Republican candidate John Howe

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon was in town to meet and greet with volunteers before joining them to go door–to–door. Simon, who is running for re–election, is challenged by Republican candidate John Howe. Simon says this year, the number of registered voters and absentee ballots cast so far have doubled from previous years. “It really centers around…

Heitkamp and Cramer Debate for Final Time Before Election Day

Questions ranged from domestic to international issues

FARGO, N.D. — Election Day is 11 days away, and one of the most closely watched Senate races is right here in North Dakota. The final debate Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer engaged passionate supporters on both sides. Questions ranged from both domestic to international issues. Some topics were on current events, like the migrant caravan from Central America, the…