Politics & Elections

Labor Union Approves Contract with American Crystal Sugar

  RED RIVER VALLEY -- Union workers at American Crystal Sugar have approved a new labor contract. The contract covers about 1,300 employees in Moorhead, East Grand Forks, Crookston and other areas. Company officials met with the union at least…

Gov. Dayton Signs Real ID Bill into Law

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Dayton has signed the Real ID bill into law while battling over the budget. Its passage allows the state to get an extension to continue using standard driver's licenses to board planes until October…

ND Government Employees Willing to Take Voluntary Buyouts

  BISMARCK, ND -- About 100 employees from cabinet-level agencies in North Dakota state government have expressed interest in taking voluntary buyouts to help with the state's struggling finances. Gov. Burgum gave agency heads in April the option to offer…

ND Republican Leaders Questioning Governor's Vetoes

  BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota Republican leaders want to know if Gov. Burgum exceeded his authority on some vetoes he issued. House Majority Leader Al Carlson and his Senate counterpart, Rich Wardner, have requested an attorney general's opinion. The…

Spirit Lake Casino Considering Alcohol Sales

  ST. MICHAEL, ND -- The Spirit Lake Casino might soon be offering spirits. The Spirit Lake Tribal Council is considering allowing alcohol sales at the Sioux tribe's casino, south of Devils Lake. Alcohol has been banned on the reservation…

Former FOX News Executive Roger Ailes Dies

Roger Ailes, who built Fox News into a cable powerhouse before leaving the company last year, died at the age of 77. The Ohio-born television pioneer was a confidante of presidents and a acknowledged master of communications. He resigned from…

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