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Phil Hansen, former NFL, NDSU lineman, to run as Republican for Minnesota Senate 
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of articlePhil Hansen, who starred as a defensive lineman for North Dakota State University and played in three Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills, is running as a Republican for the Minnesota Senate seat long-held by Keith Langseth, DFL-Glyndon, who is retiring.
By Herald Staff Report , March 14, 2012
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Former President Clinton returning to Grand Forks March 17 for N.D. Dem-NPL convention
The last time former President Bill Clinton was in the Grand Forks area was April 1997, when the Red River reached a record 54.35 feet and much of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks were in water.
March 01, 2012
U of M lawyer says university Regent Steve Sviggum has conflict of interest
University of Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum has a conflict of interest that can't be resolved as long as he works for the state Senate Republican Caucus, the university's top lawyer said in a memo Wednesday. General Counsel Mark Rotenberg wrote that Sviggum has a "fundamental, systemic clash" between his duties as a regent and as chief spokesman for Senate Republicans.
By Steve Karnowski , February 29, 2012
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California Rep. Dreier, chair of House Rules Committee, will not run again
Rep. David Dreier, a Republican, becomes the latest lawmaker to decide to retire after recast district boundaries in his home state left him with dimmed re-election prospects. In an era of deep division between the major parties, Dreier was respected on both sides of the political aisle for his knowledge of the granular points of lawmaking.
By Donna Cassata and Michael R. Blood , February 29, 2012
U.S. Sen. Snowe, Republican from Maine, leaving after 3 terms
With centrists becoming few and far between, Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe cited the increasingly polarized climate of Washington in abandoning the U.S. Senate after three terms, giving Democrats new hope of winning the longtime GOP-held seat.
By David Sharp , February 29, 2012
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Dalrymple urges Obama to approve Keystone pipeline
Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Tuesday he’s pleased that TransCanada Corp. is moving forward to build a portion of the Keystone XL Pipeline and urged President Barack Obama to quickly approve a permit to complete the project.
By Forum Communications , February 28, 2012
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Romney grabs GOP primary victories in Michigan, Arizona
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of articleMitt Romney scored a hard-won, home state triumph in Michigan and powered to victory in Arizona Tuesday night, gaining a two-state primary sweep over Rick Santorum and precious momentum in the most turbulent Republican presidential race in a generation.
By David Espo and Kasie Hunt , February 28, 2012
Santorum calls for wider role for religion in public policy
Speaking to a suburban Detroit chamber of commerce, Santorum said the interpretation of the Constitution's freedom of religion provision has been "turned on its head," and offered his own. "I'm for separation of church and state: The state has no business telling the church what do to," the former Pennsylvania senator said.
By Thomas Beaumont , February 27, 2012
Gingrich: 'Secular left' attempting to undermine American principles
Newt Gingrich said at a church north of Atlanta that Americans have faced a "50-year assault" by those trying to alienate people of faith. "The forces of the secular left believe passionately and deeply, and with frankly a religious fervor, in their world view and they will regard what I am saying as a horrifying assault on what they think is the truth," Gingrich said.
By Ken Thomas , February 27, 2012
CAPITOL CHATTER: 'Iowan' Bachmann back running in Minnesota
Michele Bachmann spent the summer and fall in Iowa, hoping to gain traction as a presidential candidate. While in the state to the south, the Iowa native’s favorite line seemed to be: “Everything I needed to know in life I learned in Iowa.” She told audience after audience, “I’m an Iowan,” and usually did not mention Minnesota. Such comments have been widely reported back in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District, where she is seeking re-election after her presidential bid failed.
By Don Davis , February 25, 2012
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Spirit Lake’s Eunice Davidson, John Chaske fight on for ‘Fighting Sioux’
Eunice Davidson had given no mind to UND and its nickname until her grade-school son strapped on hockey skates many years ago and declared that his dream was to play one day for the Sioux. John Chaske saw his first UND Fighting Sioux hockey game in 2008. As a Spirit Lake elder, he was invited to participate in a tribal flag-raising ceremony at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
By Chuck Haga , February 25, 2012
Santorum describes Occupy protesters as 'radical element'
Santorum to visit North Dakota later this weekAs Tacoma (Wash.) Occupy protesters changed and shouted during presidential contender Rick Santorum's visit, the Republican told hundreds of supporters that what "this radical element represents .... is true intolerance."
By Steve Peoples , February 14, 2012
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Three Santorum wins send ‘loud and louder’ message
VIDEO: Bottom of articleRick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota precinct caucus victory. The former U.S. senator also won Missouri and Colorado contests.
By Don Davis , February 08, 2012
Romney is aggressor in final Florida debate
VIDEO: Bottom of articleAn aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors anti-immigrant sentiments and ridiculing the former House speaker's call to colonize the moon.
By David Espo , January 26, 2012
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Friction between Obama, Brewer comes to head in Arizona (VIDEO)
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of article.Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.
By Paul Davenport , January 26, 2012
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