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Welcome to the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Insider, a newsletter that features regular updates about upcoming Dem-NPL events, legislative happenings, and news that affects North Dakotans!
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Did you know the DNC hosts a morning news show called the Daily Blueprint that is livestreamed on YouTube weekdays at 9 AM CDT? You can watch it live or later on the DNC’s YouTube channel here.
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Help elect Democrats up and down the ballot!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 is Election Day for many Americans! You can join from home to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot across the country!
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Some fun virtual events include:
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Check out more!
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Check out our new merch store through Shirts from Fargo!
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We are very excited to partner with a great North Dakota company to provide fun apparel and accessory items to show our pride in our party as well as tell the story of our values! In the weeks ahead, you'll see additional items added, and please let us know if you have ideas for new products. The markup on this merchandise isn't a lot, so this isn't a huge fundraising platform for us, but it does diversify our income stream and generate revenue that will support the work we do for our candidates.
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The North Dakota wildlife research center is facing cuts! Call Hoeven, Cramer, and Fedorchak and tell them to speak out!
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Call Hoeven: 701-239-5389
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Call Cramer: 701-232-5094
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Call Fedorchak: 701-353-6665
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Light the Fire Within with Heidi Heitkamp
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Mon, Nov 3, 6:30pm-8:30pm CST
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Kingpinz
3485 Jacks Way S., Fargo
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Let’s kick off the one-year countdown to the 2026 Midterm Election Day with Senator Heidi Heitkamp! Come for food, fun, great company, and some door prizes. Free and all are welcome!
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Cass County Democratic-NPL Policy Meeting
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Tues, Nov 11, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
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1325 23rd St S, Suite B, Fargo
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Our monthly meeting which includes representatives from the 11 Legislative Districts in Cass County, elected Legislators and staff.
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Dickinson Area Democratic-NPL meeting
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Wed, Nov 12, 7:00pm-8:00pm MST
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The Press Box at Players Sports Bar & Grill
2050 1st Ave E., Dickinson
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Districts 37, 36, and 39 meet every second Wednesday after Drinking Liberally!
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District 46 Meeting
5524 16 Street South Fargo
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Districts 37, 36, and 39 meet every second Wednesday after Drinking Liberally!
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Executive Committee Meeting
The Executive Committee Meeting for the State Democratic-NPL Party. Each Third Monday of the Month
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For more information contact Adam Goldwyn at adam.goldwyn@demnpl.com
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District 11 Meeting
1325 23rd St S, Suite B, Fargo
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District 11 Democratic-NPL meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
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Drinks and Discussion with Dems
El Zagal Shrine Fargo
1429 3rd Street North, Fargo
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Our informal get-together to talk about current events, brainstorm on activities we can do together as a two district partnership, and just enjoy each others’ company in general.
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Help us spread our message—share these recent posts!
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Fedorchak is lying to North Dakotans, Democrats are fighting to lower healthcare costs for American families
John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, and Julie Fedorchak have had months to negotiate with Democrats, and they refused. Their only way to save face when North Dakotans see their 2026 premiums go through the roof is to lie to their constituents. Does Fedorchak think that when your grandma goes to the emergency room for a stroke, she should have to present her passport or be refused care? Medicaid funding doesn’t go to individuals; it keeps our hospitals from going broke.
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Fedorchak thinks she can just say the words ‘illegal immigrants’ and you’ll forget that your costs have gone up exponentially since she took office, that she’s letting the president send $40 billion to Argentina, or that she’s blocking a vote on the Epstein files. Republicans must negotiate, or voters must cast their ballots for Democrats.
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Great Plains Food Bank Launches Emergency Fundraising Campaign to Support Neighbors Impacted by Government Shutdown
Kate Molbert serves as the Interim CEO of the Great Plains Food Bank, and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio.
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With a federal government shutdown threatening to pause SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits on November 1, the Great Plains Food Bank is launching an emergency fundraising campaign to help ensure families across North Dakota and Clay County, MN don't go hungry.
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The Great Plains Food Bank’s aims to raise the necessary funds needed to source and distribute an additional one million pounds of food to meet the surge in demand expected in the weeks ahead.
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Saddened by demolition of White House’s East Wing
It surprises me greatly that our president, with no consultation from any other body — be it historic preservationist or political — has the right to so significantly and permanently alter a public space that belongs to all of us.
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I know a significant majority of our readers voted for Donald Trump, but I wonder how many are OK with his ability to decree a major portion of the White House — our house — be demolished just because he wished to have a 1,000-seat ballroom take its place.
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That this occurred during a congressional recess and a government shutdown is just as alarming. Clearly, there was no authority — or will — to stop him. But you could say the same of many of Trump’s decisions since taking office.
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Letter: We need more kindness, compromise and maturity
People who are undocumented are not eligible for health care except for some rare instances and of that outlined in EMTALA. It is not routinely done as she is implying. I think she needs to retract this survey. It's whole purpose is to incite more division within this country. We don't need more division. We need more compromise, more human kindness, and more maturity, something that the GOP seems to lack these days.
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Letter: North Dakota needs a state-owned beef plant
Today, we are in a similar position, with foreign markets closed for our agricultural products such as soybeans, and immense consolidation in the beef processing industry holding our ranchers hostage. As a state we once again need to invest public money in ourselves, creating markets for our producers to sell to. The State Mill is profitable every year, and their is no reason to suspect that further state owned and managed processing capacity will do otherwise.
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Letter: Weak delegation must stand up to lunacy
This is one of the most symbolic and historic buildings in the country. What's next? Bulldoze the White House itself and replace it with a Trump Tower?
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It is unbelievable our delegation is so weak that they will do nothing to stop this lunatic from the destruction he is causing.
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Letter: ND constituents aren't being heard by our delegation
Repeatedly, I reach out to my North Dakota senators and representative to share my concerns. As I receive responses from North Dakota’s delegation in Washington that reiterate their positions rather than acknowledge or engage with my concerns, I find it increasingly difficult to feel heard as a constituent. I was particularly disappointed to learn that Sen. Cramer referred to those who disagree with the GOP as “left-wing nut jobs.” Such language is not only dismissive but also deeply disrespectful to many North Dakotans who have devoted their lives to serving our communities in medicine, education, agriculture, pastoral care and countless other professions. These citizens – your constituents – are the very people who strengthen and sustain our state every day.
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Joel Heitkamp has a conversation with rancher, Dave Schweigert, on selling cattle
Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota rancher, Dave Schweigert.
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North Dakota Farmers Union president calls on congressional delegation to act
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Also hanging over farmers and ranchers right now, Watne said, is the expiration of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
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“If those credits aren’t extended, roughly 70% of farm families in North Dakota will see their health insurance premiums double,” he said. “How much more can we take?”
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In Two Days, Nutrition Assistance Funding Could Lapse for the First Time in History
“The federal government is taking away food and health care from the poor to fund tax breaks to billionaires. It is proper and charitable that the Governor directed this funding to support food assistance programs. But the partisan dig at the end of his announcement is misdirected.” Senator Tim Mathern, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee (D-11) said, “U.S. Senate Democrats are asking for Congressional Republicans to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits so North Dakotans’ health care premiums don’t skyrocket next year, and to cancel the Medicaid cuts that will kick at least 18,000 North Dakotans off their health care coverage. Our Republican Insurance Commissioner has also asked the delegation to extend the ACA tax credits. Forcing Americans to choose between prioritizing hunger or health care is cruel, and it’s a false dilemma. Our members of Congress need to get back to work and negotiate with the Democrats.”
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Letter: Making Argentina Great Again
So, congratulations to all of you, MAGA leaders, voters, and devoted supporters. You’ve done it. You’ve truly achieved your goal – you’ve Made Argentina Great Again.
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President of the Food Research and Action Center shares where SNAP is at amid government shutdown
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President of the Food Research and Action Center shares where SNAP is at amid government shutdown
Crystal FitzSimons is the President for the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), leading the organization to achieve its vision: A nation in which all people have the nutritious food they need to lead healthy and productive lives. Prior to taking on the President role, she oversaw FRAC’s work to improve and strengthen the school, summer, and afterschool nutrition programs.
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Joel talks with her on "News and Views" about the impacts on SNAP due to the government shutdown.
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Letter: We urge North Dakota's delegation to protect SNAP benefits
We are tired of the blame game. We call on Sens. Cramer and Hoeven and Rep. Fedorchak, to lead—not as Republicans, but as representatives of the people of North Dakota. North Dakotans need a bipartisan solution that protects SNAP, extends health care subsidies, and ends the government shutdown.
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Port: Where is North Dakota's crime report?
I'd hate to believe the problem is that the data doesn't uphold certain political narratives. If statewide crime is trending down, it may take some of the wind out of the sails of Wrigley's argument for tougher sentencing, particularly when putting more people in jail for longer has a dramatic cost for taxpayers.
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Tribune editorial: Farmer criticism of fed ag policy is well-placed
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Trump’s actions on soybeans and cattle are seen as efforts to support Argentine President Javier Milei, who won his election this week. Milei has been a strong supporter of Trump.
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Farmers and ranchers should be insulted by efforts to bring down beef prices — and by Trump’s assertion that they should be grateful for his policies. Yes, the higher prices are reflected in grocery stores. But cattle herds were reduced because it was difficult at the time to make a profit. If cattle are profitable the herds will increase and prices will eventually drop. It’s a well-known cycle.
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Port: Good job, Gov. Armstrong, but it's not enough
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America is the birthplace of modern democracy and one of the wealthiest civilizations in the history of humanity. For want of a little cooperation and competence from our elected leaders, we are on the cusp of letting millions and millions of our citizens — children, the elderly, the working poor — go hungry.
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It's not getting nearly as much attention as the SNAP shortfall, but with winter weather on our doorsteps, funding for heating assistance is held up, too. Something that's a particularly acute problem for our friends and neighbors in the tribal communities.
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So, again, good job Gov. Armstrong, but it's not enough.
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1 named to North Dakota Ethics Commission, other 2 seats still in limbo
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On Friday, Armstrong, Hogue and Hogan remained at odds over who to pick for the remaining two open positions. The three state leaders indicated they would reconvene early next week to resume discussions.
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The selection committee must appoint commissioners by a consensus vote. They have been meeting since August to select the commission’s next members.
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Dr. Megan Ranney says we should treat gun violence as a public health crisis
Dr. Megan Ranney is an emergency physician, researcher, and advocate for innovative approaches to public health. She is the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health and a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale University.
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Check out these messages from national Democrats
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Beijing Outsmarted Mr. "Art of the Deal" (w/ Heidi Heitkamp) | The Bulwark Podcast
President Trump meets with Xi Jinping and agrees to an embarrassingly one-sided trade deal, as the “China Hawks” in the administration cower. Meantime, the government shutdown moves to a more painful phase, with funding for SNAP expiring on Nov. 1. Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp joins Tim to discuss how the chaos from Trump’s trade wars has already hurt farmers, how Democrats should play their next moves on the shutdown, and her surprising support for Mamdani/Platner style candidates.
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BREAKING: Mike Johnson Admits that SNAP Benefits are Political Leverage for Trump’s Government Shutdown
Mike Johnson just admitted the disgraceful truth: Republicans see no problem letting working families go hungry as long as it scores them political points. This is a new low in the Republican crusade to keep the government shut down, protect their billionaire tax cuts, and avoid fixing skyrocketing health insurance costs.
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Trump defies ‘America First’ agenda with Argentina beef plan
The American agriculture sector is also struggling to keep up with the rising costs of materials, such as fertilizers subject to tariffs, and labor shortages driven by Trump’s immigration agenda.
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“The result is not merely a short-term disruption,” wrote experts with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in a Tuesday analysis.
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“It could signal a sweeping reconfiguration of global agricultural trade stretching from Latin America to Europe and Australia.”
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‘You ought to walk in my shoes’: Food bank leader’s message to Trump amid shutdown
Civilians at multiple agencies experienced their first entirely missed paycheck, and millions are about to lose access to food aid as the government shutdown sees no end in sight. Harrison Food Bank Director Sandy Swett and furloughed worker April Goggans joins The Weekend to discuss how it has impacted everyday Americans.
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'Popping a flare on authoritarianism': Senator calls for no troops in our streets
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., joins Morning Joe to discuss 'No Troops in Our Streets Act,' which she introduced on Wednesday. Sen. Slotkin also discusses the continued government shutdown.
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Native communities scramble to provide food with SNAP, WIC cutoffs looming
“It’s also important to recognize, too, that tribal nations, we already face long-standing and continuing challenges with providing access to healthy and nutritious food for our citizens, and the challenges contribute to health and educational and overall wellness disparities across all of our tribal communities,” Harris added.
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BREAKING: Corruption Watch: Days After Pardon, Trump Partners with Convicted Founder of Crypto Company Binance to Launch Coin in U.S.
“Less than a week after Trump pardoned convicted money-launderer Changpeng Zhao, the two of them struck a lucrative business deal to line Trump’s pockets. As if his pay-for-play pardon for Zhao wasn’t enough, Trump will now make even MORE money from his family’s long-standing partnership with Binance and their shady relationships with foreign countries. Trump continues to get his hands dirty with money-hungry crooks as he sells out the American people to enrich himself.”
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Chicago’s children are getting caught in the chaos of immigration crackdowns
The 2-year-old boy was so frightened, he stuttered.
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“Mommy, mommy, mommy,” he repeated, clinging to her.
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His mother, Molly Kucich, had been grocery shopping when her husband called, panicking. She heard “immigration raid.” Then: “tear gas.”
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She abandoned her grocery cart and drove as fast as she could to her toddler and his 14-month-old brother, who, on that warm October Friday, were among the hundreds of Chicago children caught suddenly in the turmoil of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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“It’s Bullsh*t”: Democrats slam Trump admin, accuse USDA of withholding SNAP benefits
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Funding for several federal programs is expected to end on Saturday, Nov. 1, with Congress not getting any closer to reopening the government.
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One Democratic leader called it "bullsh*t" during a press conference on Wednesday while holding up a USDA document that outlines the funding contingency plans.
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"This funding for SNAP has never lapsed in the history of the United States. Last shutdown, under President Trump, they found a way to use this money."
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The shutdown is now the second-longest in U.S. history, just days away from becoming the longest in U.S. history. The longest shutdown was 35 days during President Donald Trump’s first term.
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On Nov. 1, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to approximately 42 million people, will run out of funding, resulting in the federal food aid program ending until further notice.
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SNAP is the largest food aid program in the United States. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will also not go out on Saturday.
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“Bottom line, the well has run dry,” USDA’s notice said.
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On Tuesday, governors and attorney generals from 25 states sued the Trump administration to stop the Nov. 1 benefits cutoff.
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DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee Votes to Establish Procedure for Presidential Nominating Calendar Early State Selection Process
Today, the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) voted to pass a resolution to establish the next steps in determining the early window of the 2028 presidential nominating calendar. The Resolution lays out criteria to ensure a rigorous, efficient, and fair process that will deliver the strongest possible Democratic nominee for president. Following the Resolution’s passage, Democratic State Parties will receive a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), which they can complete and submit to the RBC if they wish to apply for the early window.
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Corn, debt and doubt: A record harvest rattles Trump’s farm economy
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Farm debt is set to hit a record high this year as global grain flows shift, deepening the downturn in an industry battered by trade policies set in motion under Trump, largely maintained under Democratic president Joe Biden, and broadened in Trump’s second term.
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China, usually the top buyer of U.S. soybeans, hasn’t purchased a bushel from this year’s crop. Last year, it bought 45% of U.S. soybean exports.
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Anticipating trouble, many farmers planted more corn. They bet exports to Mexico and Canada, ethanol production and livestock feed would keep prices afloat.
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Trump’s Failed Economy: Layoffs Are Surging and Jobs Are Disappearing
“Things couldn’t look more bleak for everyday Americans who are just trying to get by. Headline after headline proves what Americans are already feeling: Donald Trump’s job market is a disaster. As prices continue to climb and jobs disappear, working families are being forced to dip into their savings or go into debt to make ends meet. To make matters worse, Trump and Republicans’ refusal to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits or pay for SNAP funding is putting health care and food assistance on the chopping block for millions of Americans. With Trump’s economy already cratering, these mass layoffs are a daunting reality for everyday Americans.”
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University of Mississippi College Democrats host Mississippi ‘Rise Up Town Hall’
“I learned at a very young age what hate and bigotry and racism can do, the damage the terror that it instills,” Tennessee House Rep. Gloria Johnson, who was a featured speaker at the event, said. “It is domestic terrorism. There’s no question about it, and right now we’re seeing an administration that demonizes human beings, that demonizes our neighbors.”
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VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats & the Fight Ahead | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Nearly a year after her presidential campaign ended in defeat, Jon is joined by former Vice President Kamala Harris to reflect on the realities of running for the highest office and the state of Democratic politics. Together, they explore the challenges she faced on the campaign trail, discuss how Democrats can rebuild trust in their party by delivering for people, and examine how crises can create opportunities for change. Plus, Jon talks about the changes at CBS News and Trump’s White House souvenirs.
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Share these Dem-NPL Graphics!
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The Century Club supports our year-round work to build party infrastructure supporting candidate recruitment, local district and regional leadership, issue-based education, and tools for Dem-NPL success.
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Help us elect great Democrats up and down the ballot!
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The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is launching a new grassroots program called “Neighbor to Neighbor” where volunteers will connect with voters in your community to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. As a volunteer, you will be responsible for connecting with voters in 25 homes in your neighborhood or friends and family to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot about 3-4 times this year.
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Grassroots organizers are the lifeblood of the Dem-NPL! Sign up to volunteer with the Dem-NPL!
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