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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Coleman out of 2014 campaigns
By Don Davis Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman will not run for office in 2014, meaning there will be no rematch with Al Franken that many Republicans wanted. In a series of Tweets late Thursday, Colema...
Posted on 3/7/13 at 11:30 PM
NEW PLATEAUS In the Not-Now
What does it say about Americans that the public is already starting to talk about candidates for president for 2016? Eckhart Tolle wrote in his book The Power of Now that mankind is threatened by ou...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 11:27 AM
CUTE N' COMFY Election 2012: getting informed, caring about politics
I voted for my first time this year, and I'm proud to say I was an informed voter. For the first time in my life, I've cared about politics. My professor Deneen Gilmour is to thank. She was the one th...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 9:56 PM
THE NEW FORTY Perfect timing...
Tonight I had the honor and privilege to have dinner with three veterans and Kaarin Remmich of NDSU's Military and Veteran Services office. The veterans - my son Noah, Dr. Berlin Nelson (from NDSU), a...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 11:22 PM
STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Elections Word Search
In celebration of election day, here's a word search with words relating to the election. Print out and enjoy! To download click on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/ELECTION...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 3:51 PM
N.D. voter numbers set record, but turnout not great 
North Dakota's number of voters set a new high in Tuesday's election, but the state's turnout percentage was well short of a record.
By Associated Press , November 09, 2012
John Johnson, Warren, Minn., letter: Minnesota moderates serve as political models
I look at two well-respected and longtime congressional representatives: Jim Ramstad, a Republican from the Third District and Collin Peterson, a Democrat from the Seventh District.
Those are the politicians whom Minnesotans hold in high regard, not the extremists of either side.
By John Johnson , November 08, 2012
OUR OPINION: Election Day efficiency wins our vote
While Election Day in Minnesota and North Dakota wasn’t trouble-free, it did proceed in general with efficiency and dispatch. Congratulations to the secretaries of both states.
By Tom Dennis , November 08, 2012
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National group touts success of Native vote push
Organizers of a massive get-out-the-vote campaign that targeted Native American communities across the country are considering their efforts a success.
November 08, 2012
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Write-in candidate drafted for mayor job in Stephen, Minn.
Dave Clark has served on the Stephen (Minn.) City Council for 12 years, with designs on retiring when his current term expires in two years. But, on Tuesday, with no one on the ballot for mayor, he received the most write-in votes for the position in the town of 700. It’s his if he wants it.
By Ryan Bakken , November 08, 2012
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Walsh County OKs shared-parenting initiative; Griggs County rejects courthouse again
Voters in Walsh County overwhelmingly approved a countywide shared-parenting initiative, the first in North Dakota. The measure passed with 66 percent or 2,828 “yes” votes.
By Herald Staff Report , November 08, 2012
GOP asks “why?” and “where do we go from here?”
Having lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections, Republicans plunged Wednesday into an intense period of self-examination, blame-setting and testy debate over whether their party needs serious change or just some minor tweaks.
By Charles Babington , November 07, 2012
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Ban defeated, gay marriage could come to Minnesota
Minnesota’s proposed constitutional ban on gay marriage is history. The fight isn’t over for gay marriage supporters, though. The next logical step is the actual right to marry.
By Patrick Condon , November 07, 2012
OUR OPINION: Heidi Heitkamp goes to Washington
Heitkamp campaigned with the same traits that’ll serve her well in the Senate: Passion, intelligence and political skill.
By Tom Dennis , November 07, 2012
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VIDEO: Berg concedes Senate race, averting recount
The decision headed off a potential recount that could have cost tens of thousands of dollars and dragged the contentious campaign out for another month. Speaking before the United Republican Committee of Cass County in Fargo, Berg said that the margin of about 3,000 votes between him and Heidi Heitkamp was likely to hold up.
By Marino Eccher , November 07, 2012
How did Grand Forks and Polk counties vote? Opposing trends emerged
In Grand Forks County, the electorate still leans farther left than much of the state, but generally followed state trends in its support for many Republicans. In Polk County, the electorate leaned right, and often voted the opposite of most voters in the state.
By Christopher Bjorke , November 07, 2012
After day in private, Heitkamp to hold Thursday news conferences
After scratching out a victory in North Dakota's hotly contested U.S. Senate race, Democrat Heidi Heitkamp wasn't seen Wednesday but plans a series of news conferences Thursday.
By Forum Communications and Wire reports , November 07, 2012
East Grand Forks Mayor Stauss re-elected: 'People are happy with what we're doing'
Lynn Stauss remained undefeated Tuesday in mayor races, running his record to 5-for-5. His margin of 205 votes over challenger Wayne Gregoire was the second-narrowest in races dating back to 1995.
By Ryan Bakken , November 07, 2012
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Grand Forks County voter turnout just short of record
Grand Forks County fell just short of a record voter turnout Tuesday, as complete but unofficial results showed 30,137 people cast ballots in the general election, County Auditor Debbie Nelson said.
By Chuck Haga , November 07, 2012
Happy days are here again for Minnesota Democrats
It was easy to tell Democrats from Republicans in the Minnesota Capitol Wednesday, the day after the party snatched back control of the House and Senate.
By Don Davis , November 07, 2012
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