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Democrat-NPL Candidates Rally Support at Fargo Air Museum

FARGO, N.D. – Alongside former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Heidi Heitkamp at the rally at the Fargo Air Museum were other Democratic candidates on the ballot on November 6th. Former Democrat-NPL Party Chairwoman Kylie Oversen is running for Tax Commissioner, State Representative Josh Boschee for Secretary of State, and Former State Senate Minority Leader Mac Schneider is running for…

Music Legend Voices Commercial In Support Of Legalizing Marijuana In North Dakota

David Crosby was a founding member of "Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young" and "The Byrds"

A music legend is the new voice of the campaign to pass Measure 3, the legalization of marijuana in North Dakota. David Crosby was a founding member of “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young” and “The Byrds”. He also serves on the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ Advisory Board. He encourages voters to pass Measure 3 to ”…

Tribe Sues North Dakota Over Voter ID Requirements

The lawsuit seeks to have the street address requirement ruled unconstitutional.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The Spirit Lake Sioux tribe is suing North Dakota over voting requirements. To cast a ballot, voters need identification with a provable street address , something that’s hard to come by on reservations. The state maintains everyone has a street address via the statewide 911 system, but the lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Native American Rights Fund and…

Billy Ray Cyrus And Mark Ruffalo Encourage Tribal Voting In Belcourt

Mark Ruffalo & Billy Ray Cyrus in Belcourt, North DakotaBELCOURT, N.D. — A packed house showed up Sunday for another tribal “Stand-N-Vote” event featuring Billy Ray Cyrus and Mark Ruffalo. The stars performed in front of 1,400 people and encouraged the tribal community in Belcourt to vote in the midterm elections. Cyrus tweeted, “This was one of the most special and…

Medical Marijuana Will Be Ready In December or January In Bismarck, Not Fargo

People in North Dakota can begin applying for medical marijuana registry cards Monday

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s first approved medical marijuana manufacturing facility says it will have products to sell in December or January. Pure Dakota in Bismarck is one of two companies that state health officials selected to operate growing centers. But the other facility based in Fargo has yet to receive final state approval. Pure Dakota says its 20,000-square-foot facility is…

Senator Heitkamp Drums Up Support For Campaign Through Door-Knocking

The Senator teamed up with Democratic House Candidate Mac Schneider to knock doors

FARGO, N.D. — Less than 24 hours after she went head–to–head with her opponent, Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND), on the debate stage, Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) fought through the rain to bring her message to the streets. Heitkamp says going from door–to–door gives her a more intimate connection with her supporters. “That opens up a whole new avenue of discussion. Just…

KVRR Round Table: UND Offense will be Tested against No. 4 Weber State

The Wildcats force the most turnovers in the FCS

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of North Dakota brings in the highest-ranked opponent of the season to the Alerus Center on Saturday. No. 4 Weber State (5-2, 3-1 Big Sky Conference) heads to Grand Forks off of wins against Eastern Washington and Montana State. The Fighting Hawks (5-2) have won three in a row, averaging 40 points per game…

New Director Named at North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Lonnie Grabowska will succeed Dallas Carlson who was confirmed as U.S. Marshal for North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation has a new director. And he’s a familiar face around the bureau. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has appointed Deputy Director Lonnie Grabowska to the top spot at the BCI. Grabowska will succeed Dallas Carlson, who was confirmed as U.S. Marshal for North Dakota earlier this month. Grabowska has worked in the…