BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has ordered US and state flags to be flown at full staff next Monday for the inauguration of Donald Trump as President. Flags have been at half staff since December 29, following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Armstrong says, “the inauguration of a U.S. president is a…
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Region 2 All Region Team Members: Elizabeth Fedje (Jr.) – Drayton Valley Edinburg Molly Bjorneby (Sr.) – Grafton * Also named Region Senior Athlete of the Year Annelise Presteng (Sr.) – Grafton Paityn Zeigelman (Sr.) – Grafton Kailee Kittelson (Sr.) – Hillsboro/Central Valley Haley Smelden (Sr.) – Hillsboro/Central Valley Carsi Hatlestad (Sr.) – Hillsboro/Central Valley…
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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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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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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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When you think about places that have interesting restaurants, it might take you a while to consider North Dakota. Author Nicole Kringstad has checked out unique eats and eateries in North Dakota and has written a book about her findings. Kringstad says she found great Turkish and Filipino food in Williston. Kringstad’s new book “Unique…
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HILLSBORO, ND—North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller met with about two dozen people in Hillsboro Saturday afternoon. She tells R&J News what she discussed with local residents. Miller is also running for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who will not be running for a third term. She explains what separates her from other candidates. North…
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North Dakota voters will decide this June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they’re old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office announced Friday that a signature drive has succeeded in adding the question to the ballot. And while some legal scholars say…
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North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller will be in Hillsboro on Saturday. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese has details. Miller is seeking the Republican nomination for Governor to succeed Doug Burgum, who’s not running for a third term. Reese says Miller’s visit isn’t necessarily a campaign stop. Saturday’s town hall starts at 3:30 at…
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North Dakota Senator John Hoeven held a round table session last Friday in Fargo to discuss opportunities for agriculture research and innovation in North Dakota. Hoeven says his goal is to make North Dakota the center of precision agriculture. Hoeven says this focus on precision Ag and Ag research will lead to excellent opportunities for…
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