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Dorgan joins board of ag insurance company
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Glassheim: Current Grand Forks council term his last, but he'll seek re-election to N.D. House

Glassheim: Current Grand Forks council term his last, but he'll seek re-election to N.D. House Eliot Glassheim, a Grand Forks City Council member since 1982, said in a news release he will not seek re-election this June. He will run for another term to the North Dakota House of Representatives, where the Democrat first served a term in 1975. Voters returned him to the House in 1993, and he's been a state representative in District 18 since.

By Herald Staff Report , February 09, 2012

Dwight Messner, Grand Forks, letter: Measure 2 ensures state serves the people

North Dakota residents are not the servants of government, but rather the opposite. And the best reason to abolish property taxes is then we actually will own our property rather than renting it from the government.

By Dwight Messner , February 09, 2012

Heitkamp names campaign manager

Heitkamp names campaign manager Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Heidi Heitkamp has named Tessa Gould as her campaign manager, she announced Tuesday. Gould, a native of Jamestown, N.D., previously served as associate development director for the University of South Dakota Foundation. She also was chief of staff to former Democratic Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, South Dakota’s lone member of the U.S. House from 2004 to 2011.

By Herald Staff Report , February 07, 2012

Gerald Moderow, Casselton, N.D., letter: Farm bill delay serves Berg’s interests

To get elected to the Senate, Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., needs to avoid a farm bill like he is avoiding the plague.

By Gerald Moderow , February 07, 2012

Ray Holmberg, Grand Forks, letter: Taylor proposal put N.D. taxpayers on hook

The Taylor proposal would have required the state to make up the difference between what the maximum possible relief might be and what the federal government would actually provide under the Community Development Block Grant program.

By Ray Holmberg , February 07, 2012

Grand Forks city attorney: Measure 2 could halt city projects

Even before voters decide on a statewide initiated measure eliminating property taxes, Grand Forks city leaders will have to decide how they’ll proceed with city projects, City Attorney Howard Swanson told the City Council Monday. His immediate concern is that Measure 2 is retroactive to January 2012, he said. City staff generally plans projects at the beginning of the year to be paid for with bonds issued later in the year.

By Christopher Bjorke , February 06, 2012

S.D.'s Noem to speak at N.D. GOP convention

The convention is March 30-April 1 in Bismarck. U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., is speaking on Sat., March 31.

By Herald Staff Report , February 06, 2012

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Becky Ronkowski, Grand Forks, letter: Money serves as Congress’ own ‘green’ power

It’s no wonder that 82 percent of the public are cynical and disapprove of Congress. It appears that the big oil and gas lobby can buy influence whenever they wish.

By Becky Ronkowski , February 06, 2012

Dale Anderson, Fargo, letter: Elect Berg to promote small-business growth

Rick Berg’s agenda focuses on reducing overbearing regulations and uncertainty to promote job creation and small-business growth. I believe it is time to elect him to the Senate.

By Dale Anderson , February 05, 2012

Bernie Erickson, Fargo, letter: Tinkering threatens constitutions’ integrity

Modifying constitutions in response to flavor-of-the-month extremist points of view never is the answer.

By Bernie Erickson , February 05, 2012

Paur runs for District 19

Paur runs for District 19 District 19 Republican Rep. Gary Paur will run for re-election after two years in the North Dakota House of Representatives, he announced Friday.

By Christopher Bjorke , February 04, 2012

Bob Horne, Minot, letter: Farsighted Ryan Taylor tried to help Minot

Taylor has a record of showing he has our best interests in mind, and for that I not only thank him, but also support his efforts to become governor.

By Bob Horne , February 04, 2012

North Dakota Governor and US Senator discuss flood plan with Saskatchewan premier

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says plans for operating two provincial dams will change to help manage future North Dakota floods.

By Associated Press , February 03, 2012

Tea Party endorses Paul Sorum for North Dakota governor

The Valley Tea Party Conservative Coalition said Friday that it is endorsing Paul Sorum for governor.

By Herald Staff Report , February 03, 2012

Nickname supporters make final push

Nickname supporters make final push Petitioners set up shop at West Acres Mall, Capitol, pool tournament
A leader of the petition drive to restore UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname through a statewide vote said Thursday that “we’re in striking distance” of the 13,500 signatures needed by Tuesday’s filing deadline.

By Chuck Haga , February 02, 2012

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