Politics & Elections

Tim Pawlenty joins the campaign for MN Governor

EAGAN, Minn. - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is running for his old job. In an announcement video on his campaign website, Pawlenty said he's the right man to become the state's top executive. "I have the strength and…

Get Out and Vote: Student Body Elections at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. -- It's students advocating for students in the interest of students. That's what NDSU's Chief Justice of the Student Court says about the student body elections that are happening right…

Heitkamp Speaks at Central States Pension Committee Meeting

FARGO, N.D. -- Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) attended the Central States Pension Committee meeting to talk about the pension crisis. Potential cuts to the current system threaten thousands of retirees across the country. Heitkamp is on a bipartisan congressional pension committee…

Deputy Mayor Dave Piepkorn Launches Re-Election Campaign

FARGO, N.D. -- A familiar and at times controversial figure in local politics is seeking re–election to his seat on the Fargo City Commission. After contemplating a run for mayor, Dave Piepkorn decided to throw his name in the ring in…

Vice President Pence Visits Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to North Dakota on Tuesday. Pence is attending a Fargo fundraiser for Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, who's trying to unseat…

Red River Valley Welcomes More Than 100 New Americans

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The U.S. District Court of Minnesota naturalized more than 100 new citizens from 24 different countries at MSUM. Everyone at the ceremony has been waiting three years or more for this day. They all needed to…

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