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Cass County Finance Director to Resign

It's possible that Madrigga saw no way forward in her role following an executive order from President Trump.

July 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – The finance director of Cass County – and head of their election team – has announced that she’s resigning from the role. Brandy Madrigga has served in this position since 2021 and overseen two primary and general elections. However, she is a Canadian citizen, and President Trump recently signed an executive order that prohibits any non-US-citizen…

Thousands vote early in Cass and Clay Counties

November 2, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many people have cast their ballots in North Dakota and Minnesota for early voting. Cass County officials say just under 5,000 people have voted across its five locations since Monday. Clay County officials say 3,400 ballots have been cast since early voting began in September. “It’s been pretty steady. We’re quite happy with how the results…

New American citizens welcomed at NDSU

March 9, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–New citizens became official at NDSU by taking an oath of citizenship and reciting the pledge of allegiance. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and North Dakota welcome more than 150 new citizens at NDSU. Attending the four ceremonies are people who have lived in North Dakota from Williston to Fargo. Some family members could not attend due…

Proposed Citizenship Question Causes Concern for 2020 Census

Officials say an accurate count is essential for federal grant allocation

March 28, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — A proposed addition to the 2020 census is causing concern for the accuracy of data on people in the country. A possible question on citizenship has opponents worried certain populations will be discouraged from answering in fear of potential consequences. The Trump administration argues that the citizenship question is essential for enforcing the Voting Rights Act. “I can’t…

75 Immigrants Reach Milestone, Become New Americans at MSUM Ceremony

It's a day Zsofia Barandi has waited for more than four years

September 14, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Each year, about 700,000 people become naturalized in the United States. Becoming a New American is a very important milestone in an immigrant’s life. It’s a day Zsofia Barandi has waited for more than four years. “It’s an emotional day,” Barandi said. She said it is the start of a new beginning. “I’m very excited and I’m…