election Archives - Page 5 of 15

Breckenridge Schol Referendum Results 11 2 21 1

Voters reject bond for new school, approve levy increase in Breckenridge

November 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Supporters say they have mixed feelings as voters in the Breckenridge School District approved an operating levy increase but rejected a bond for a new school in Tuesday’s referendum. The levy increase means the school district will have increased per-pupil funding to stabilize finances and continue with student programming, staff, and funding for the technology program….

Minneapolis voters decide to keep police department

November 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – Minneapolis voters have rejected a proposal to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety. The initiative would have changed the city charter to remove a requirement that the city have a police department with a minimum number of officers. Supporters of the proposal said a complete overhaul of policing was necessary to stop…

Minneapolis voters deciding whether to abolish police department

November 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

Police Chief Medaria ArradondoMINNEAPOLIS – Voters in Minneapolis are deciding whether to replace the city’s police department with a new Department of Public Safety. The election comes more than a year after George Floyd’s death launched a movement to defund or abolish police across the country. Mayor Jacob Frey is also in a tough fight for a second term. He’s…

Standing Rock elects first woman leader in more than 50 years

October 6, 2021

Jim Monk,

FORT YATES, N.D. (AP) – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has elected a woman to be its next leader. Results show that Janet Alkire would be the first woman to head the tribal council in more than two decades. Gates Kelley was elected Standing Rock chairwoman in 1946 and was the first woman to lead a tribe in the United…

Grand Forks Public Schools showcases buildings needing improvements ahead of Tuesday’s election

"Our intent is to combine the dollars that we receive to address HVAC issues, to address accessibility issues with bathrooms, to address just general disparity where we have locker rooms that aren't next to gymnasiums,"

September 23, 2021

Aaron Walling,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The Grand Forks school board is calling on people to vote in a special election that will help fund improvements throughout the district. After failing to pass an 86 million dollar referendum in June, the Grand Forks school district is inviting parents and community members to take an up close look at why the facilities…

MyPillow CEO Considering Run For Governor of Minnesota

January 24, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS: — The MyPillow guy is weighing a run for governor of Minnesota. If Mike Lindell follows through with a campaign, it could be an early test of where the Republican Party is headed in the post-Donald Trump era. Lindell would bring a high profile to a race thanks to name recognition built on his ever-present TV ads. But he…

Fargo’s Donald Trump shop will remain open

January 20, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Those at the Donald Trump shop in Fargo say they will not be closing their doors any time soon. Lee Olson, a volunteer, says he’s unsure of what to expect in the coming years, but is praying for the best. Olson says business has slowed down since the election, but there are still some customers that…

Filing Deadline Set For Recall Election In Horace

Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are being recalled

December 2, 2020

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, N.D. — A filing deadline is set in the Horace Special Recall Election. Council members David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt are being recalled. They are accused of not representing the popular interests and opinions of the people of Horace. Candidates for the seats have until January 4 by 4 p.m. to turn in the proper paperwork. Cass County officials…

Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer Says It’s Past Time For Transition To Start

November 22, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer says it’s time for the transition process to begin. Even as he defends President Donald Trump as he continues to challenge the results of the election. “I agree there has to be an end. I frankly do think it’s time, well it’s past time to start a transition to at least cooperate…

LIVE: Minnesota Secretary Of State Calls State’s Election “A Model For The Nation”

Secretary Of State Steve Simon Joins KVRR Morning Show

November 16, 2020

Site Staff,

Amid national controversy and unfounded claims of election fraud, Minnesota’s Secretary of State calls his state’s election process “a model for the nation”. Steve Simon joined KVRR’s morning show Monday. He says just a hair under 80 percent of eligible voters cast ballots this month, the highest voter turnout in the country. He credits elections workers in each of…