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Senator Klobuchar, Mayor Judd to speak at Bluestem Amphitheater Wedensday

Klobuchar will be speaking at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

September 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Mayor Jonathan Judd will be joined by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar at Bluestem Amphitheater on Wednesday to discuss the need to support independent music venues amid the coronavirus pandemic. Klobuchar will discuss the Save Our Stages Act which would provide grants for independent live music venues. The Act was introduced by Klobuchar and Senator John Cornyn in July…

Sen. Klobuchar & health experts address decline in immunizations & possible dangers

A CDC report showed a "notable decrease" for childhood vaccinations in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.

June 23, 2020

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MINNESOTA – There are many things that have taken a backseat since the pandemic started. One of those is some parents not keeping up to date with their children’s vaccines. “During those heavy months of pandemic time, the end of March, April and May, we had a significant decrease in the number of kids that were coming in for well…

Fargo National Cemetery hosts virtual Memorial Day ceremony

The cemetery honored fallen soldiers on the holiday with the help from North Dakota and Minnesota politicians

May 25, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. — This Memorial Day is the first since the Fargo National Cemetery opened it’s gates in September of last year. It is the first and only national veterans cemetery in North Dakota. The cemetery had big plans to hold it’s inaugural Memorial Day celebration this year, but things were forced to change amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Still, they…

MSUM Professor: Klobuchar’s Midwestern Background Could Help in Possible Presidential Run

Headrick thinks Klobuchar's Midwestern background and overall positive image will attract voters

February 6, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Senator Amy Klobuchar plans to make an announcement this Sunday in Minneapolis, which has many people expecting her hat in the ring for the 2020 presidency. Dr. Barbara Headrick, a political science professor at MSUM, expects Klobuchar to announce her goal for the democratic nomination. Headrick thinks Klobuchar’s Midwestern background and overall positive image will attract voters….

Welcome To The United States Senate, Mr. Cramer

Kevin Cramer was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence for the 116th Congress

January 3, 2019

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota’s new junior United States Senator has been sworn in. Kevin Cramer was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence for the 116th Congress. The Republican defeated Democrat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp for the seat back in November. Senator Cramer said he’s ” honored to work ” on the behalf of North Dakotans. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and…

Senator Klobuchar Urging the NFL to Combat Ticket Fraud

The Super Bowl will be held in Minneapolis on February 4

December 5, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Senator Amy Klobuchar is encouraging the NFL to combat ticket fraud in advance of the Super Bowl. In a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell, Klobuchar encourages the NFL to take steps to address common fraud schemes. Last December, the Klobuchar-backed bipartisan Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 was signed into law by the President. It…

Senator Heitkamp Speaks Out on Health Care Vote

Heitkamp posted videos online of North Dakotans against the Republican health care bill

July 25, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minnesota Senators Al Fraken and Amy Klobuchar and North Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp voted against the procedural motion. Republican Senator John Hoeven voted for it saying “we will continue working to put in place a suitable replacement”. Heitkamp posted videos online of North Dakotans against the Republican health care bill, including a West Fargo woman…