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Clay County Sheriff Will Not Seek Re-election

Bergquist’s law enforcement career has spanned 40 years.

February 6, 2018

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MOORHEAD, MN (KFGO) – Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist says his law enforcement career is coming to an end. In an email to his staff, Bergquist said he will not seek another term. Bergquist said “it’s time to think about a slower pace of life and spending more time with my grandchildren, family, and friends. Bergquist’s law enforcement career has…

Local Leaders Gather for FEMA Training Course

Over 150 officials and administrators meet to discuss emergency procedures

February 5, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Over 150 officials discussed emergency planning strategies on the first day of FEMA’s Integrated Emergency management Course. Many leaders were grouped together to listen to ideas about improving communications between departments when crises arise. Some leaders believed the workshop promoted a sense of community among departments across Fargo and Moorhead. “For us it’s great to have everyone…

Local Party Leaders in Minnesota Prepare for Precinct Caucuses

Precinct caucuses to help determine endorsements for local candidates in Minnesota

February 5, 2018

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MOORHEAD, M.N. — Several people across Minnesota will participate in the 2018 Precinct Caucuses on Tuesday. They are the first step in a series of meetings where political parties can endorse candidates, select delegates, and establish goals and values important to party platforms. Local leaders from each party in Clay County are preparing for tomorrow’s caucus, and some think that…

Wall Street Drop Erases All Gains For The Year

Dow was down nearly 1,600 points at it's low on Monday.

February 5, 2018

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NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 1,175 points, or 4.6 percent, erasing its gains for the year. The Dow’s drop Monday was its biggest in terms of points, but it had a larger percentage drop as recently in 2011. The Dow is down 8.5 percent from the record high it hit in late January. The slump…

Cass County Democratic Convention Picks 2018 Nominations

one senate candidate, two house candidates were chosen in each odd numbered district

February 3, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Some democrats say they’re seeing more and more people come out to support government both on a state and national level. “I think they’re frustrated. I think they’re tired of the way things are going not just nationally but in North Dakota. They don’t think their voices are being heard or being listened to in the state…

Gov. Burgum Accepts Free Super Bowl Tickets From Xcel Energy

Burgum will use the opportunity to talk to the company about ``improving services and infrastructure for North Dakota.''

February 2, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Gov. Doug Burgum will watch the Super Bowl from the stadium suite of a Minneapolis-based utility. The 52nd Super Bowl will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday. Spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the governor and first lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will watch from a suite provided at no cost by Xcel Energy. The…

Classified Memo Released Claiming FBI Abuses

The FBI says it has ``grave concerns'' about the memo's accuracy.

February 2, 2018

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Washington, DC — The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee has released a memo based on classified information that alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. President Donald Trump cleared the way for publication of the controversial memo despite objections from the FBI. The four-page memo was drafted by Republicans on the committee chaired…

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Seeks Re-Election

Doug Goehring says he is running for re-election

February 1, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is running for re-election. The 52-year-old Republican was appointed to the job in 2009 by then Gov. John Hoeven and won elections in 2010 and 2014. Besides promoting agricultural interests and markets for farm products, the commissioner also sits on the state Industrial Commission, which regulates North Dakota’s oil industry. Goehring…

Oral Arguments Set for ND Legislature’s Lawsuit Against Governor

The state's high court scheduled the arguments for March 19.

February 1, 2018

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Supreme Court has set oral arguments in the Legislature’s lawsuit against Gov. Doug Burgum challenging his veto powers. The state’s high court scheduled the arguments for March 19. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is defending Burgum in the lawsuit. Stenehjem says he will base his argument on a previous opinion he authored in June…

Brandon Medenwald Announces Candidacy for District 41 House Seat

Staunch Blue Law opponent to run for the Democratic endorsement

January 31, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo businessman behind the push to do away with North Dakota’s Sunday Blue Laws is running for the legislature. Brandon Medenwald is running for a state house seat in District 41. His fellow Democrat, Paula Thomas, announced she is seeking the Senate seat for District 41. State Representative Pamela Anderson also announced her re–election bid. Medenwald…