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Christiansen criticizes Cramer for January 6 statements during Senate debate

Democratic-NPL party candidate Katrina Christiansen, left, and U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer shake hands on the debate stage at Legacy High School in Bismarck on Oct. 16, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) Democratic challenger Katrina Christiansen criticized Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer Wednesday for “recycling dangerous lies” about the Jan. 6 attack on the…

North Dakota governor candidates debate Measure 2, ethics

From the left, North Dakota gubernatorial candidates Merrill Piepkorn, Dem-NPL, Kelly Armstrong, NDGOP, and Michael Coachman, independent, participate in a debate hosted by BEK TV on Oct. 14, 2024 at the Bismarck Event Center. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Michael Achterling-North Dakota Monitor) — Candidates for North Dakota governor differed Monday on a ballot measure that would change the process for…

4 major takeaways from North Dakota governor debate

North Dakota gubernatorial candidates, from left, Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong, independent Michael Coachman and Democratic-NPL state Sen. Merrill Piepkorn participate in a Prairie Public debate on Oct. 10, 2024. (Rick Gion/Prairie Public)Bismarck, N.D. (Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) Independent candidate Michael Coachman differed on several issues Thursday in a gubernatorial debate with Republican Kelly Armstrong and Democratic-NPL candidate Merrill…

MN 7th Congressional Candidates Debate The Issues on Prairie Public

Prairie Public and AARP hosted a debate between the candidates in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional district. Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach and her Democratic challenger A.J. Peters talked about everything from the crisis in the Middle East to social security to inflation. The candidates also weighed in on the Farm Bill which is important to thousands of people living in the 7th…

Cramer and Christiansen to Debate in U.S. Senate Race Wednesday Night

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate between North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer and his Democratic opponent Katrina Christiansen is planned for Wednesday night. Prairie Public will air the debate at 7 p.m. Christiansen has just released polling data claiming to cut Cramer’s lead to just 9% with Cramer at 49% of likely voters to Christiansen’s 40%. The poll by…

GOP Governor Nominees To Debate At Event Hosted by The Chamber

Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota will take part in a debate hosted by The Chamber. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller will face off again on Thursday night at 7 at Avalon Events Center. In a recent North Dakota News Cooperative poll, Armstrong…

Biden, Trump agree to debate on CNN

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – CNN has announced that the network will host an election debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald  Trump on June 27 in the battleground state of Georgia. The debate will be held in CNN’s studios in Atlanta. The network says to ensure both candidates maximize the time allotted, no audience will be present. Moderators for…

Burgum offering gas gift cards as campaign seeks donors ahead of 3rd GOP debate

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – Gov. Doug Burgum has now launched a gas gift card program as he makes a push to qualify for the third Republican presidential debate. Burgum’s campaign says with gas prices rising, the “Bidenflation” gift card program will give people a chance to get some relief. New donors to the campaign will receive a $20 gas card…

Update: Burgum suffered Achilles tear playing basketball, plans to participate in tonight’s debate

  I’ve played lots of pick-up games in my day! This isn’t the first time one has sent me to the ER. Appreciate all the well-wishes! 🇺🇸#TeamBurgum pic.twitter.com/5YL3rCEnCd — Doug Burgum (Text “DOUG” to 70177) (@DougBurgum) August 23, 2023 MILWAUKEE (AP) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was injured in a pick-up basketball game with staff Tuesday night, on the…

‘No one has ever said give me a dollar and I’ll give you $20,’: Gov. Burgum’s plan to get donors

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Governor Doug Burgum is asking people to donate $1, and in return that person would receive a $20 gift card. A tactic that has never been used before to get donors according to a local political science professor. “No one has ever said give me a dollar and I’ll give you $20,” said Barbara Headrick, a…