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North Dakota Lawmakers To Vote On Ending Daylight Saving Time

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Legislators are considering a bill that would eliminate Daylight Saving Time in North Dakota. The Senate, State, and Local Government committee heard testimony from many groups and individuals both for and against the bill. While a historian and a sleep physician were among those in favor of the bill, groups opposed include a sports league, general…
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Grand Forks Community to Vote on Sales Tax Increase

Tuesday, People in Grand Forks Will Vote For or Against an Increase in Sales Tax
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GRAND FORKS, ND — People of Grand Forks will be voting for or against a slight increase in sales tax on Tuesday. The city has purposed a half cent increase in sales tax to supply money for water and roads. “It’ll generate $5 million dollars a year starting in 2018,” said Chamber President Barry Wilfhart. “Roughly 40 percent of that…