Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)MILWAUKEE (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum evoked former President Teddy Roosevelt while emphasizing energy dominance during his speech Wednesday night to the Republican National Convention. “Teddy Roosevelt encouraged America to speak softly and carry a big stick,” Burgum told…
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday appealed for the country to “unite as one nation” after the attempted assassination of his predecessor, Donald Trump, and said he was ordering an independent security review of how such an attack could have happened. Biden delivered short afternoon remarks from the White House after receiving a briefing on the investigation in the Situation Room….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioners voted 4-1 to provide mutual aid to Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention. Commissioner Denise Kolpack voted against the request due to concerns over police staffing needs in Fargo. The police department will be sending 15 officers to Milwaukee for seven days from July 13-19. Police Chief Dave Zibolski told the commission that…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum’s presidential campaign says he has surpassed the donor threshold for the third GOP debate. Burgum has contributions from more than 70,000 donors including 200 from 20 different states. He becomes the fifth candidate to meet the RNC’s debate requirement for donors. Burgum still needs to get at least 4% in two national polls….
Kevin Shores (FOX9)MINNEAPOLIS – A blind and permanently disabled Minnesota veteran from Moorhead says a Republican operative deceived him into becoming part of a GOP strategy to use pro-marijuana political parties to siphon off votes from Democratic candidates. Kevin “NeSe” Shores, of Moorhead who suffers from Gulf War illness and uses a wheelchair, used cannabis to get off painkillers. He…
BEMIDJI, Minn.- Roger Heger is the vice chair of the Beltrami County Republicans, is an accountant for the Department of Interior and an Army veteran. He says he was disappointed he wasn’t able to be there and be with people who share his similar views and opinions. Hay says he would have also loved to see the fireworks show at…
