WASHINGTON–Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren don’t just lead the Democratic presidential primary in fundraising. They’ve stockpiled millions more than their rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden. Sanders held $33.7 million cash-on-hand on his third-quarter fundraising report. Warren had $25.7 million during the same period, while South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg came next at $23.3 million. Biden, meanwhile, held…
FARGO, N.D- NDSU President Dean Bresciani held a state of the University address about the future of the school. The NDSU Foundation received a $75 million donation by Robert and Sheila Challey. It’s the largest single donation ever given. Bresciani says the money will go towards the university’s 4 pillars: scholarship, faculty, facilities and programs. He believes these areas are…
MINNEAPOLIS–President Donald Trump’s campaign has threatened to sue Minneapolis for trying to force it to pay $530,000 in security costs for this week’s rally in the city. Trump’s campaign, in a statement late Monday night, said Mayor Jacob Frey is abusing the power of his office by “conjuring a phony and outlandish bill for security” at Thursday’s rally at the…
MINNEAPOLIS, M.N.–Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is campaigning for a second day in Minnesota, the home turf of fellow candidate Amy Klobuchar and a state that President Donald Trump hopes to flip into the GOP column next year. Warren will visit Better Futures Minnesota on Tuesday. The Minneapolis nonprofit helps men with a history of imprisonment, homelessness and poverty achieve…
FARGO, N.D. — One Fargo man’s world has been flipped upside down this past year. “He’s an incredible father and brother, friend and son, and a great member of the community,” said Jamie Anderson, Travis’ sister. And that became obvious as hundreds of people piled into Shotgun Sally’s to support the Anderson family. “I get teary eyes just seeing everyone…
DILWORTH, Minn. — We’re now officially one week away from Election Day, and candidates are busy campaigning in the final days. Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota Tim Walz joined Senator Tina Smith and Congressman Collin Peterson for a fish fry event at the Dilworth Community Center. Walz has been in the U.S. house for over 10 years. When asked about…
FARGO, N.D. — With less than two weeks before Election Day, both sides are busy trying to get as many voters out as possible. Former Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) joined Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) for a phone banking event. They greeted supporters, and volunteers could enjoy po’boys. They spoke about the importance of every vote, because the more people that turn…
FARGO, N.D. — Senator Heidi Heitkamp continues her campaign for reelection with some help from former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Hagel has known Sen. Heitkamp for six years and during that time he says he’s learned everything he needs to know about her leadership style. “People like her. People get along with her and she can be effective and she is…
FARGO, N.D. — With less than two months before the midterm elections, North Dakota Congressional candidates took part in a debate. It was originally planned to be between Democratic candidate Mac Schneider and Republican candidate Kelly Armstrong. Within 24 hours of the debate starting, independent candidate Charles Tuttle joined in. “I support the president 150 percent. I’m not going to back…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Rep. Keith Ellison stopped by Moorhead for a town hall event in his campaign for Minnesota’s Attorney General. Ellison is also the Deputy Chair of the Democratic National Committee. He says he hopes the DNC will be more focused on listening to the people. As AG, he says he wants to take on many issues from economic fairness…
