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In North Dakota, Senator Kevin Cramer was re-elected to a second term. With over 93 percent of votes counted, the Republican led Democrat Katrina Christensen 66.1 percent to 33.6 percent. Congressman Kelly Armstrong will succeed Doug Burgum as North Dakota’s governor. Armstrong, a Republican, led Merrill Piepkorn 68 percent to 26 percent with 5 percent…
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There are two new members on the Norman County Commission. Timothy Oistad won the open seat in District 1, defeating Randal Gorder 379 votes to 214. And in District 5, Darren Andersen defeated Gregory Crader 448 votes to 160. Oistad and Andersen will succeed Marvin Gunderson and Steve Bommersbach, who did not run for re-election.
There will be two new members on the Ada-Borup-West School Board. There were six candidates for four open positions. The four who got the most votes are: Barb Spilde (incumbent) 1223 Gretchen Rockstad (incumbent) 1211…
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Checking local elections in North Dakota….Hillsboro voters overwhelmingly approved a half cent sales tax increase to go towards a new fire hall. 591 people voted in favor of the new tax, with 185 voting against. Incumbent State Senator Randy Lemm was re-elected Tuesday, defeating Democrat John Pederson with 67.2 percent of the vote to 37.2…
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Michelle Fischbach has been re-elected to the US House in Minnesota’s 7th District. The Republican defeated Democratic challenger AJ Peters by over 150,000 votes in Tuesday’s election. In a statement, Fischbach said she views “these election results as a validation of the work I’ve been doing on behalf of the good people in western Minnesota.…
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North Dakota voters have important statewide issues to decide on in Tuesday’s election. First is choosing a new governor, as incumbent Doug Burgum is not running for re-election. Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong is going against Democratic State Senator Merrill Piepkorn and independent Michael Coachman in the governor’s race. Republicans have held the governor’s office since…
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The 2024 Minnesota Deer Rifle Season is set to kick off Saturday, and thousands of hunters will be hunting on public land this season. Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge is one place that allows public deer hunting, and Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen goes over some reminders for those hunting on the refuge. Knutsen also reminds hunters…
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For many the holidays are a time of joy, but for some the holidays can also be tough financially. REACH is trying to give back, and give everyone the chance to have a joyful holiday season, but they are in need of donations to make their holiday programs possible. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck tells…
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The University of Minnesota Extension will be hosting free Beef Quality Assurance Trainings over the next few months. Melissa Runck of Minnesota Extension tells us more about these trainings, and explains why cattle producers should consider taking it. Runck also told us more about the training themselves, what they will cover, and how you can…
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CLIMAX, MN—Veterans are invited to enjoy a free breakfast at the Climax-Shelly School next Monday for Veterans Day. Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine tells us more. Following the breakfast, there will be a Veterans Day ceremony at the Climax-Shelly School Auditorium.