US Rep. Collin Peterson survives re-election fight
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota's most senior member of Congress, Collin Peterson, has won his 13th term.Voters in western Minnesota's 7th District are sending Democrat Collin Peterson back to Washington...
View ArticleFargo, West Fargo legislative results
FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- Former Fargo School Board member Kris Wallman is headed to Bismarck. The Democrat was elected to a state house seat in District 11. Fargo firefighter Ron Guggisberg, also a Democrat,...
View ArticleMinnesota Democratic Governor Dayton, Senator Franken buck trend
By Todd MelbyMINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Democrats Governor Mark Dayton and Senator Al Franken bucked a national trend on Tuesday, winning election to second terms as Republicans clinched a...
View ArticleRepublican Leader Not Surprised By Large Margins
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The executive director of the North Dakota Republican party says he's not surprised about a convincing sweep at the top of the ticket because pre-election polling showed that GOP...
View ArticleFox To Lead Oil-Rich Three-Affiliated Tribe
Williston, N.D. (AP) Unofficial election results show Mark Fox will be the next leader of North Dakota's oil-rich Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara nation. Fox received 1,240 votes in the election, beating...
View ArticleFire heavily damages Crookston auto dealership
CROOKSTON (KFGO-AM) -- Fire heavily damaged a car dealership in Crookston Tuesday night.The fire at Christian Brothers Ford broke out around 7:15 p.m. Flames could be seen shooting through the roof...
View ArticleGrand Forks Police searching for man who robbed woman
GRAND FORKS (KFGO-AM) -- Grand Forks Police are looking for a man who they say robbed a woman at knifepoint late Tuesday night outside a southside apartment building.The woman told police a man...
View ArticleTrooper on a Bus set in 3 eastern ND cities
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers are promoting safety around school buses in three eastern North Dakota cities.The patrol scheduled Trooper on a Bus events in the Thompson...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty in North Dakota sextortion case
FARGO (AP) - A man accused of threatening girls into engaging in sexually explicit conduct has pleaded guilty to eight counts in the first federal case of sextortion tried in North...
View ArticlePeterson: Reopening farm bill would be bad idea
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson says he anticipates being able to work out compromises on agricultural issues in the next Congress, but he has some concerns about the lineup of the next...
View ArticleDayton says all sides must "rise above" gridlock
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says he's willing to meet newly emboldened state House Republicans half way on key issues facing the state as long as they reciprocate.Dayton, who won...
View ArticleSuspended West Fargo teacher pleads not guilty
FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- A suspended West Fargo high school teacher facing felony charges of having sex with a student has pleaded not guilty.Aaron Knodel is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17...
View ArticleGarrison Man Pleads Not Guilty After 3-Hour Chase
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) A Garrison man accused of leading McLean County sheriff's deputies on a three-hour chase has pleaded not guilty to 11 charges. 25-year-old Robert Painte pleaded not guilty on...
View ArticleMan Says He Will Plead Guilty To Altering Evidence
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) A North Dakota man says he will plead guilty to covering up evidence in a death investigation. Ben LeDoux, of Rugby, is charged with altering, destroying, or concealing a tangible...
View ArticleDakotas Republicans Relish New Senate Influence
Washington (AP) Republicans in the Dakotas savored a strong election for the GOP. That includes delivering a senate seat for former South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds and giving incumbents in both North...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Likely To Back Off On Abortion Issues
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) North Dakota legislative leaders say lawmakers probably won't consider additional measures to curb abortions in the state any time soon.Voters on Tuesday rejected by a nearly 2-to-1...
View ArticleND National Park Names Acting Superintendent
Medora, N.D. (AP) Theodore Roosevelt National Park has named a new acting superintendent. The National Park Service has chosen Wendy Ross to oversee the park in Medora. Ross is the current...
View ArticleStenehjem Rules Against Minot In Records Complaint
Minot, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has ruled against the city of Minot in an open records complaint filed by the former city attorney. Stenehjem says city officials...
View ArticleValley City Voters Ok Money For Wellness Center
Valley City, N.D. (AP) Residents of Valley City have narrowly voted to approve money for a proposed wellness center. Unofficial results from Tuesday's election show 51 percent of the 2,316 voters...
View Article2 Workers Injured By Hot Water At Wahpeton Plant
Wahpeton, N.D. (AP) Two electrical workers contracted by Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative in Wahpeton were injured when hot water flowed over them while they were working. The Richland County Sheriff's...
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