Politics & Elections

Member of Gov. Dayton's Cabinet Dies

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A member of Minnesota Governor Dayton's cabinet has died. Bureau of Mediation Services Commissioner Josh Tilsen passed away early this morning from complications of a staph infection. Tilsen's condition quickly worsened after he became ill…

Minnesota Lawmakers Focus on Possible Budget Compromises

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota lawmakers returned from a week-long break with their eyes on the budget. Their return marks the beginning of the rush to agree to a new, two-year budget that will likely exceed $45 billion. But Republicans…

Gov. Burgum Signs Medical Marijuana Law

  BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has signed a comprehensive measure that regulates the state's voter-approved medical marijuana initiative. The Senate and the House earlier had gotten the needed two-thirds majority to amend the citizen initiative. The measure, called the…

State Senator From Devils Lake Elected President Pro Tempore

BISMARCK, N.D. - Devils Lake Republican Sen. Dave Oehlke has been chosen as the North Dakota Senate's new president pro tempore. The job involves presiding over Senate sessions when the lieutenant governor is absent. Oehlke will have the job until…

ND Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Legislature has approved a comprehensive measure that regulates the state's voter-approved medical marijuana initiative. The Senate got the needed two-thirds majority on Thursday to amend the citizen initiative. The House did the same…

Fargo City Attorney Seeks Guidance On Recall Effort

FARGO (KFGO) - Fargo's city attorney is wondering whether there's enough time between when a special recall vote for City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn could be held and when he would be up for re-election. Erik Johnson wants the attorney general…

Senate Approves $15.2 Million for Bala

BISMARCK, N.D. The North Dakota Senate has approved $15.2 million to pay back the owner of a former Fargo horse betting business. Susan Bala was convicted of illegal betting but a federal appeals court overturned the conviction, and ordered the…

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