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Local Farmer Calls Authorities on FM Diversion Worker

He says he has a court order preventing any diversion-related work on his land

June 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office was called this morning about F-M Diversion workers. Richard Cossette says the contractor came onto his property south of Horace. He says he has a court order preventing any diversion-related work on his land. Cossette says the contractor left voluntarily. He has maintained that his appraisal is far below what was…

Archambault Acquitted for Early Protests of DAPL

Archambault is running for re-election

June 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, ND — Dave Archambault has been acquitted of charges filed during early protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. The Standing Rock Sioux tribal chairman and Tribal Councilman Dana Yellow Fat were both found not guilty during their trial on disorderly conduct charges. The men were arrested last August for allegedly pushing back against a line of…

Supporters of Legalized Recreational Marijuana Working to Get Issue to North Dakota Voters

Supporters of legalizing marijuana fell short on petition signatures in 2016

June 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — Proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota are planning another attempt to get the issue to voters. Dave Owens, of Grand Forks, said they’re finalizing a draft of a proposal to be filed with the Secretary of State’s office this fall. Once the petition is approved, signatures for a ballot measure can be gathered…

North Dakota Lawmakers Getting to Work on Next Session

Each committee will compile a report and any suggested legislation for the 2019 session

June 1, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — The North Dakota Legislature’s 141 members are already at work on the next legislative session. The Legislative Management committee has assigned the lawmakers to conduct 50 studies on topics such as state retirement funding, health care and the financial condition of the state’s 11 public colleges and universities. Each committee will compile a report and any…

Drone Focus Conference 2017 Draws Pilots from Around the World

US Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, Was Among Many Guest Speakers at the Conference

May 31, 2017

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FARGO, ND — This year’s Drone Focus Conference drew pilots from around the world, as well as a member of the Trump Administration. Drone Focus 2017 brings together drone developers, business owners and lawmakers who are all looking to expand the reach and rules for the use of drones. There was even talk of using the technology as a delivery device….

The Internet is Going Crazy Over “Covfefe” and President Trump

Well, Twitterverse, he's back now

May 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NATIONAL — For more than a week, the tweets from @realDonaldTrump were pretty boring. During the president’s first big foreign trip last week, Trump’s tweets sounded like those of any politician. His twitter feed included statements of solidarity with world leaders, video clips from arrival statements and formal ceremonies and the like. Well, Twitterverse, he’s back now. President Trump on…

Governor Dayton Reverses Decision on Minnesota’s Tax Bill

Some Republicans say Dayton exceeded his constitutional authority

May 31, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Governor Dayton has reversed course on his decision not to sign the Tax Bill and allow it to become law without his signature. He issued a statement around 11 o’clock last night saying he “did” sign the bill to fulfill the requirements to protect the funding for the Department of Revenue. There is still…

Dayton Eliminates Funding for House and Senate, Said Republicans Launched “Sneak Attack”

Governor Dayton has signed nine so-called "Budget Bills" to avoid a government shutdown

May 30, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Governor Dayton has signed nine so-called “Budget Bills” to avoid a government shutdown. But he said he considers some of the Republicans actions a “sneak attack.” He is allowing the Tax Bill to become law without his signature. He used the line-item veto to strip funding for the House and Senate for four years saying the job…

North Dakota’s Oil Patch Population Dropping, Statewide Flourishing

North Dakota saw the most growth in and around Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks

May 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Some oil patch cities are seeing a drop in people, but the overall population in North Dakota continues to flourish. U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Williston, Watford City and Stanley saw population declines last year due to slower activity in the oil fields. Minot’s population fell by nearly 800 people from the previous year. But the…

Ten Campaigning for Top Spot at Standing Rock

Nine people are now campaigning to unseat the chairman

May 30, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MORTON COUNTY, ND — Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault faces a tough re-election bid. Nine people are now campaigning to unseat the chairman. Archambault became a national figure during the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests. He says that he didn’t plan to seek re-election, but a number of people urged him to reconsider. Several candidates say the pipeline…