ELECTION
STAFF BLOG SAY ANYTHING BLOG ND Democrat Says He’ll Avoid Criticizing Trump in Campaign for Congress: “I’m Not Running Against the President”
Yesterday we got news that West Fargo Democrat Ben Hanson, fresh off taking fourth place in a campaign for re-election to the state House last year, is launching a campaign for the U.S. House (listen ...
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:51 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Chatter: Lights, Cameras, Silence (From Politicians)
They do not often bring in television lights for a Farmfest forum. But that is not the only unusual thing about a forum on the last day of the southwest Minnesota agriculture event: Eleven U.S. repre...
Posted on 8/7/17 at 10:03 AM
FARGO SCHOOL TALK March 7 Vote – Polling Locations
Fargo Public Schools will hold an election for approval of a specified mill levy on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Approval would grant Fargo Public Schools the authority to maintain its current standard of ...
Posted on 3/3/17 at 4:45 AM
THE NEW FORTY He Won, but Can He Win?
Yes, Donald Trump won the presidential election and will be our next president in a matter of weeks, but the question that sticks with meis, "Can he win?" That is what I have been wondering since Nov...
Posted on 12/29/16 at 6:20 PM
STAFF BLOG MIKE MCFEELY Moorhead Votes Big for Clinton, Bucking Trend in Rural Minnesota
MOORHEAD --I always enjoy looking at Election Day voting statistics from the city in which I live, Moorhead. It truly is a tiny island of blue in sea of red in western Minnesota. As has been the case...
Posted on 11/11/16 at 8:54 AM
ND secretary of state challenger urges 'no' vote on June ballot 
BISMARCK – The Democratic candidate for secretary of state joined a conservative activist Wednesday in urging North Dakota voters to reject a proposal that both said could have a chilling effect on voter-driven ballot measures.
By Mike Nowatzki, Forum News Service , May 28, 2014
Walaker attacks Wimmer over role in 2009 flood; mayor claims commissioner was vacationing in California
FARGO – In Fargo’s increasingly heated mayoral race, the incumbent questioned Wednesday where his challenger was five years ago during the city’s worst recorded flood.
By Erik Burgess , May 28, 2014
Value of GOP endorsement to be tested at convention this weekend
The Minnesota Republican Party’s process for endorsing candidates is at a tipping point.
By Bill Salisbury and Doug Belden, St. Paul Pioneer Press , May 28, 2014
Nolan campaign committee pays fine
The Rick Nolan for Congress campaign committee has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5,250 to the Federal Elections Commission for omitting some campaign disbursements in 2012.
By Forum News Service , May 28, 2014
County won't pursue charges against Strand in City Commission race without formal complaint
FARGO – Cass County’s top prosecutor said he will only ask police to investigate Fargo City Commission candidate and sitting School Board member John Strand over a potentially illegal campaign ad if someone lodges a formal complaint.
By Erik Burgess , May 27, 2014
Campaign ad projected on city water tower could land city commission candidate Strand in hot water
FARGO - A questionable campaign tactic by a City Commission candidate here may have landed him in hot water, and it could cost him his candidacy.
By Erik Burgess , May 23, 2014
GOP governor candidate taps former Perham lawmaker as running mate
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Minnesota Republican governor candidate Kurt Zellers Thursday announced his running mate, Perham's Dean Simpson, but he said still does not know if he will seek the state convention endorsement or just go directly to the summer primary election.
By Kia Farhang , May 22, 2014
Minnesota governor race activity picks up as GOP convention nears
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ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Republican convention is a week and a half away, so governor candidates are doing everything they can to get delegate support.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 21, 2014
Filing for Minnesota primary opens; Clay commissioner Evert faces 2 challengers
MOORHEAD – The race for at least one Clay County Commission seat this fall is sure to be a hot one. So far, longtime incumbent Jon Evert will face off against Dan Langseth and Joe Pederson.
By Erik Burgess , May 20, 2014
Poll shows ND agricultural commissioner race wide open
BISMARCK — The race for North Dakota agricultural commissioner — pitting incumbent Republican Doug Goehring against former state Senate Minority Leader Ryan Taylor — is wide open, according to a statewide poll.
By Forum News Service , May 20, 2014
Walaker, Wimmer continue to exchange barbs at public debate
FARGO – The mayor and his challenger continued to trade blows in a public debate Thursday afternoon, just weeks before the election.
By Erik Burgess , May 15, 2014
Seki wins election for Red Lake chairman
RED LAKE, Minn. - After a decade-long reign, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Chairman Floyd "Buck" Jourdain will be relinquishing his title. Former tribal treasurer Darrell G. Seki will succeed Jourdain as chairman.
By Forum News Service , May 15, 2014
Mayoral candidates trade jabs
FARGO – A lot can change in eight years. Just eight years ago, Dennis Walaker and Brad Wimmer joined each other in Lindenwood Park, where Walaker, running for his first mayoral term, endorsed Wimmer to take the seat beside him as city commissioner.
By Erik Burgess , May 14, 2014
Commission candidates offer ideas on moving Fargo forward
FARGO – The seven candidates running for two open City Commission seats in the June 10 election have myriad ideas on how to move a booming Fargo forward.
By Erik Burgess , May 13, 2014
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