MINNESOTA (FOX 9) – Minnesota Auditor Julie Blaha has been re-elected, with Republican Challenger Ryan Wilson conceding the race on Wednesday. “I want to thank everyone that supported my candidacy for state auditor. We put up a strong campaign, but came up just short of our goal. I am proud of the hard work that our team put in over the last…
BISMARCK, N.D.–Patrick Hart announced he is running for state auditor on Wednesday Morning. Hart previously worked as an auditor for North Dakota’s Department of Agriculture and Public Service Commission. He is also a small-business owner and contractor. Hart spoke about his years of experience as an auditor saying, “I’ve proven I can help North Dakota spend its money more wisely,…
ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota’s legislative auditor says “troubling dysfunction” at the Department of Human Services resulted in $29 million in overpayments to two tribes for opioid treatment programs. The auditor’s office said in a report Tuesday the agency lacked authority to make the payments, no one at the department takes responsibility for the decision, and no one can provide a rationale…
BISMARCK, ND — A Dickinson electrician is heading an effort to overturn three bills recently passed by the North Dakota Legislature, including funding for the proposed Theodore Roosevelt presidential library. Riley Kuntz says a $50 million endowment to operate the library is not a good use of taxpayer money. He also submitted referral petitions to stop new restrictions on the state…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – People in Moorhead are getting the chance to get past the commercials and talk to Republicans about their platforms in person. Attorney General candidate Doug Wardlow and Auditor candidate Pam Myhra discussed the issues with voters at Speakeasy Monday night. Wardlow, an attorney for 14 years and a state representative for one term, believes the office needs…
FARGO– Early voting has started in Cass County and people are jumping at the chance to cast their ballots for the November election. “Having this kind of a crowd early on the first day of early voting is not normal, but that’s good,” Cass County auditor Mike Montplaisir said. Voting early is made simple in both Cass and Clay Counties….
CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Primary Election Day is next Tuesday for North Dakota. If you want to avoid the lines, early voting runs through Friday in Cass County. You can vote from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at Ramada Inn on 13th Avenue South in Fargo or at Double Tree on Beaton Drive in West Fargo. There’s also a…
