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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS UND Conflict Resolution to focus on politics and 'civility in public conversation' at annual symposium
The University of North Dakota Conflict Resolution Center (CRC) will explore the current state of political and public discourse at its fifth annual Symposia on Conflict Transformation seminar. The C...
Posted on 3/2/12 at 5:00 PM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND N.D. Dems call on Pam Gulleson to run for U.S. Senate
UPDATED BISMARCK--North Dakota Democrats are encouraging a former state legislator and staffer of Sen. Byron Dorgan to enter the 2012 U.S. Senate race. A letter signed by Democratic members of the No...
Posted on 5/11/11 at 9:02 AM
Energy Secretary Chu to step down 
Energy Secretary Steven Chu, who won a Nobel Prize in physics but came under questioning for his handling of a solar energy loan, is stepping down.
By Matthew Daly , February 01, 2013
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Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan, Washington, letter: Trust Heitkamp to fight for GF Air Force Base
We are supporting Heidi Heitkamp to be the next U.S. Senator from North Dakota for many reasons, but one of the most important among them is her steadfast commitment to Grand Forks Air Force Base.
By Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan , October 19, 2012
‘How can you lose a girl for 90 days?’
Former Sen. Byron Dorgan: Child abuse on reservations needs better, more coordinated response“There aren’t enough resources, and there aren’t enough people to care,” he said following the death of a a two-month-old child at the Spirit Lake Nation. Child abuse and neglect is one of the most vexing problems facing Indian country today, experts say. Dorgan chaired the Senate Indian Affairs Committee until 2010.
By Chuck Haga and Patrick Springer , July 13, 2012
Civility in public discourse: Dueling with words
Former N.D. Sen. Byron Dorgon talks civility in the political arena, encourages diversity of voicesIt may take a “message from the American people through the ballot box” to tame negative, demeaning politics and a “deliberate strategy of delay” that keeps Congress from acting effectively, former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., said in Grand Forks Monday.
By Chuck Haga , May 22, 2012
Can we talk? UND symposium addresses civility in public discourse
Former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., will be the keynote speaker opening night at the Chester Fritz Library.UND’s Conflict Resolution Center has scheduled a five-day symposium May 21-25, “Civility in Public Conversation: Have we lost our ability to talk?”
By Chuck Haga , May 13, 2012
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Energy 'eco-thriller' co-authored by Dorgan out next week
Former North Dakota U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan is a co-author of a new 'eco-thriller' novel, "Blowout," that details a fictional attempt to sabotage alternative energy development in western North Dakota. For Dorgan, an author of two non-fiction books, it is his first novel.
By Associated Press , March 23, 2012
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Dorgan in Fargo Monday for book launch of ‘Blowout’
Retired North Dakota U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan will celebrate his latest book with an appearance and book signing at 7 p.m. Monday at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Fargo.
By Herald Staff Report , March 23, 2012
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Former Sen. Dorgan to speak at Native American youth rally Friday
Former Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., will be the featured speaker at youth rally conducted by The Center for Native American Youth today at Cankdeska Cikana Community College on the Spirit Lake Nation. Dorgan will speak at the event, which begins at noon. He and Dana Lee Jetty, a 19-year-old enrolled Spirit Lake member who serves as a youth board member at the center, also will lead a roundtable discussion with students.
By Herald Staff Report , March 15, 2012
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Dorgan appointed to national science laboratory board
Former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan has been appointed to the board of the Argonne National Laboratory. The North Dakota Democrat calls the facility just outside Chicago "one of the crown jewels of America's scientific laboratories." He says the Energy Department lab has an annual budget of nearly $700 million and employs more than 3,000 people.
By Associated Press , January 11, 2012
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UND celebrates Education Building expansion
$11.2 million project adds 14 classrooms, 2 lecture halls and moreIt “wasn’t easy” to turn plans into reality for a newly remodeled and expanded Education Building on the UND campus, the vice president of the State Board of Higher Education said Friday.
October 21, 2011
Dorgan joins board of ag insurance company
In a written statement, the North Dakota Democrat said he wanted to be involved in the company because he saw its ability to combine public data with “Silicon Valley innovation and technology” to help farmers mitigate the financial effects of weather damage.
By Herald Staff Report , October 11, 2011
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A kinder, gentler oil industry? Don't dismiss concerns, Dorgan advises
Dorgan: Don’t deny impacts of boom or dismiss concerns over frackingThe nation’s oil and gas industry is hoping to soften its public image and deflect mounting criticism from environmentalists over “fracking” and management of drilling sites.
By Chuck Haga , October 06, 2011
Byron Dorgan, Washington, column: A plan to keep U.S. jobs here at home
Anyone who claims they have a plan to create new jobs in the U.S. but isn’t committed to renegotiating unfair trade agreements and closing tax loopholes for moving jobs overseas isn’t really serious.
By Byron Dorgan , September 18, 2011
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Byron Dorgan and others, Washington, column: Rural America needs next-gen wireless network
The association believes LightSquared’s network may be the only way for rural Americans to gain affordable access to wireless high-speed data services.
But before LightSquared can launch service, the company has both technical and political hurdles to overcome.
By Byron Dorgan , September 04, 2011
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Klaus Thiessen, Grand Forks, letter: GFK leaves much better first impression
Over the past few weeks, the Grand Forks Airport, under the leadership of airport director Patrick Dame and his GFK team, has been turned into an airport one that we can be extremely proud to have showcase our community.
By Klaus Thiessen , August 27, 2011
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