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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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Finally Friday Social!
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Come celebrate Friday with the Souris Valley Dem-NPL!
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Coffee with Friends
1545 S University Dr, Fargo
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Coffee with Friends will be held Saturday, December 20 at 9 am at Luna Coffee on South University Drive. Our guest will be mayoral candidate Joshua Boschee!!
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Let's Brew It!
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Josh Boschee will be hanging out in the back meeting room for supporters to stop by and sign the petition (only Fargo residents can sign) to get his name on the ballot.
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If you want to stick around, grab a cup of coffee and share your thoughts on what the future holds for Fargo.
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Grand Forks, North Dakota
Downtown Town Square
DeMers Avenue & South Third Street
Saturday, January 10
Rally @ 1:00
Vigil @ 4:00
bring signs + candles + peace + love
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
Main Ave., Fargo
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Saturday, January 10
1 – 2:30pm CST
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Annual Chili Cook-Off Competition
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall
2901 Twin City Dr., Mandan
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Come join us for the District 34, along with District 8, Region 9 All-District Chili Cook-Off Competition!
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That’s right, a person – or two or three – from each of the 9 districts of Region 6 will present their best chili as they go head-to-head for a First Place and Runner Up designation to be declared the best chili of them all!
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How is the winner selected? By your “money votes” There is no admission fee, but you will judge with your dollars – so bring cash – and the chili with the most (and second most) votes will be declared the winners.
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Chili, cornbread, salads, dessert bars, and other desserts are on the menu along with water and Dialectic Brewing Co.’s beer and cider.
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600 East Blvd.
Sunday, January 11
1:00 - 3:00
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District 41 Monthly Meeting
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Mon, January 12, 2026, 5:30 PM CST
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1325 23rd St S, Suite B, Fargo
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Join us for our monthly meeting. We will be discussing potential candidates as well as the upcoming district convention.
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District 17 Postcard Party
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Mon, January 12, 2026, 6 PM CST
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Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea
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1850 47th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
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So much is happening right now, and our legislators in DC need to hear from us. Join District 17 Dem-NPL for a community postcard-writing event where we make our voices impossible to ignore. Bring a friend or a neighbor; all are welcome. We’ll have plenty of postcards, and you’re welcome to bring your own.
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District 7 Quarterly Meeting
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Mon, January 12, 2026, 7 PM CST
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Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 N 5th St., Bismarck
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District 7 will hold a quarterly meeting in Room C, downstairs. All voters in District 7 who are interested in joining the BisMan Dem-NPL leaders to help to build a stronger democracy are invited to attend.
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Cass County Democratic-NPL Policy Meeting
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Tues, January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM 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, January 14, 2026 7:00 PM MST
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1325 23rd St S, Suite B, Fargo
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Districts 37, 36, and 39 meet every second Wednesday after Drinking Liberally!
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Finally Friday Social!
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Fri, January 16, 2026 6:00 PM CST
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Come celebrate Friday with the Souris Valley Dem-NPL!
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District 6 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2 PM CST
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Bottineau Senior Citizens
799 Main St., Bottineau
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The agenda will include special guest speakers Region Rep. Trygve Hammer and DNC Committeewoman Renae Aarfor, nominations for delegates to the 2026 State DEM NPL Convention (March 6-8 in Bismarck), and a discussion of the state platform and any proposed resolutions. This is a significant opportunity to help shape our priorities and ensure District 6’s voices are represented.
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District 28 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2 PM CST
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Growing Small Towns
510 Main Ave, Oakes
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District 28 Dem-NPL ConventionJanuary 18, 2026 @2pmGrowing Small Towns, Oakes ND Guest Speakers Potluck Meal
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District 11 Meeting
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5 PM CST
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1325 23rd St S, Suite B, Fargo, ND 58103
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District 11 Democratic-NPL meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month
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Drinks and Discussions with Dems!
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5 PM CST
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1429 3rd Street North, Fargo
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At 5:45, we will have Jamie Selzler speak on the importance of being involved, specifically at the upcoming district and state conventions
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Finally Friday Social!
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Fri, January 23, 2026 6:00 PM CST
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Come celebrate Friday with the Souris Valley Dem-NPL!
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Northern Valley Dems District Conventions
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 11:30-3 PM CST
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1205 N 43rd St, Grand Forks
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Districts 17, 18, 19, 20, 42, and 43 - Districts 17, 19, and 43 will be able to nominate a full slate of legislative candidates and District 42 will be able to nominate a state representative candidate.
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All Districts will be able to elect delegates to the Democratic-NPL State Convention.
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Williston Area District Conventions
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 , 1:00 PM
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Ernie French Center
14120 50th Ave NW, Williston
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District 1 and 23 Dem-NPL will holding our Nomination Convention on January 24 at 1pm. It will be held at the Ernie French Center, 14120 50th St. NW.
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We will be nominating legislative candidates. We will also be nominating delegates to the State Convention in Bismarck in March. We will also be adopting resolutions for the State Convention.
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District 2 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 , 1:00 PM
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The Bypass Bar and Grill
11815 ND-5 NW Crosby
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Come to the District 2 Democratic-NPL Convention! Trygve Hammer, the 2024 Democratic-NPL candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, will be our featured speaker.
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We will complete our District 2 platform, which will then help inform the North Dakota Democratic-NPL platform.
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We will elect seven delegates to attend the state convention, which will be held March 6-8 in Bismarck. Please consider being a delegate!
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More about Trygve:
Marine veteran, oilfield worker, community leader, and former Congressional candidate, Trygve Hammer, brings hard-won insight and a deep belief in the power of words. His talks blend real-world experience, reflection, and humor, leaving audiences challenged, inspired, and changed.
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District 24 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2 PM CST
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Gaukler Wellness Center, Room 207
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733 8th Ave SW, Valley City
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District 24 will hold its 2026 Convention and January meeting on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Gaukler Wellness Center, Room 207, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The Gaukler Wellness Center is located at 733 8th Ave SW, Valley City.
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The purpose of the convention is to elect delegates to the State Democratic–NPL Convention, scheduled for March 6–8, 2026, in Bismarck, North Dakota. District 24 is required to elect 13 delegates, along with a number of alternate delegates.
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In addition, we will discuss and vote to approve a District 24 document that includes our platform, resolutions, and policies.
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This convention is an important opportunity for our district to come together and discuss strategies for electing Democrats in the upcoming election.
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Please join us. Refreshments will be provided.
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Winter Blue Dinner Dem-NPL District 12
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Friday, January 30, 2026, 6 PM CST
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The Bunker
1520 3rd St SE, Jamestown
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When: January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm
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Where: The Bunker in Jamestown
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What: Homemade BBQ pork and sides, annual pie auction, silent auction, and inspiring speakers!
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Whether it’s an evening gown or crewneck sweatshirt, wear your favorite blue for this fun, family-friendly event. We look forward to intergenerational capacity building to support strong candidates in 2026, 2028, 2032 and beyond.
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Do you believe one shouldn’t have to be a self-funded millionaire to run for elected office and serve our community? We’re building an infrastructure of support for candidates with integrity, connection, and empathy.
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To reserve tickets alternatively to online, you can mail a check to:
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District 9 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2 PM CST
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Sky Dancer Casino & Resort
3965 Sky Dancer Way NE, Belcourt
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Sky Dancer Casino and Resort 3965 Sky Dancer Way NE, Belcourt, ND, United States
Join us for the District 9 Democratic-NPL Convention to nominate candidates for the legislature and to elect delegates to the State Convention in Bismarck!
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District 14 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Thurday, February 5, 2026, 5:30 PM CST
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Come to the District 14 Democratic-NPL Convention!
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District 15 Democratic-NPL Convention
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Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
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Community Rm, Lake Region Public Library
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423 7th St NE, Devils Lake
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Come to the District 15 Democratic-NPL Convention!
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Cass County Dem-NPL District Conventions
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Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 10 AM CST
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Districts 10, 11, 13, 16, 21, 22, 27, 41, 44, 45, 46 - Districts 11, 13, 21, 27, 41, and 45 will be able to nominate a full slate of legislative candidates.
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All Districts will be able to elect delegates to the Democratic-NPL State Convention.
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Bismarck Mandan Dem-NPL District Conventions
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Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 1:30 PM CST
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Horizon Middle School
500 Ash Coulee Dr, Bismarck
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Districts 7, 8, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 47 - Districts 7, 31, 33, 35, and 47 will be able to nominate a full slate of legislative candidates.
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All Districts will be able to elect delegates to the Democratic-NPL State Convention.
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Souris Valley Dem-NPL District Conventions
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Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 6:00 PM
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Parker Center
21 1st Ave SE, Minot
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Parker Center (21 1st Ave SE, Minot, ND) on Tuesday, February 10th. There will be a social from 6PM – 6:30PM followed by the meeting from 6:30PM which will include the endorsement of District 3 & 5 candidates and election of state delegates.
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Fedorchak, again, refuses to lower North Dakotans’ health care costs
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Communications Director Laura Dronen said, “North Dakotans are canceling their health care coverage because they can’t afford it. Julie Fedorchak could have prevented this health care crisis back in October, but she and House Republicans refused to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This is a matter of life and death for many North Dakotans, but Fedorchak doesn’t care. She is completely failing our hard-working small business owners, farmers, and families!”
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Josh Boschee launches bid for Fargo mayor, says city needs 'new direction'
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“People deserve to feel safe in their homes and in their neighborhoods and throughout our community and to know their concerns are being taken seriously,” Boschee said.
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Boschee said he would be a mayor for all residents. He backed proposals to set up wards to elect city leaders.
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“Too many residents feel unheard by City Hall,” he said. “We won’t depend on people coming to City Hall. We will take City Hall out to the neighborhoods.”
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Former law enforcement officials say traditional protocols are not being followed in ICE shooting probe
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Former Moorhead Chief of Police Dave Ebinger is also surprised by the decision.
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“When Kristi Noem’s comments came out [Wednesday], it just gobsmacked me,” Ebinger said. “This is a new approach. This is not what’s worked in the past.”
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Ebinger worked extensively with the BCA and has nothing but praise for the agency.
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“It’s just a top-notch operation. To have them involved, and to have the caliber of leadership that’s involved with public safety – I think it’d set a lot of people’s minds at ease,” Ebinger said.
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Former Congressman Riggleman shares his expertise on the capture of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro
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Joel Heitkamp is joined by former Congressman Denver Riggleman for a conversation on the unexpected US military operation that led to the capture of the Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro.
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Mr. Riggleman previously served in the U.S. Congress, as a Republican representing the 5th District of Virginia and as Senior Technical Adviser to the January 6th Select Committee. His national security background includes serving as an intelligence officer for the USAF where he deployed for multiple operations including directly after 9/11 with the 34th Bomb Squadron.
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Port: North Dakota first, please
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Trump has explicitly said that one of the reasons he grabbed power in Venezuela was the oil. You might consider that North Dakota is in the oil business, too, and Venezuela is a competitor. Given how much our state's budget, and economic well-being, is reliant on the oil industry, seeing the international markets flooded with oil from a Venezuela unshackled from the Maduro regime's incompetence and malfeasance could be devastating.
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Perhaps something, along with considerations about the separation of power, that should have given our congressional delegation pause on their way to cheer on President Trump's most recent abuse of executive power.
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Though, in fairness to the delegation, many short-sighted North Dakota voters cast their ballots for precisely this.
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Jennifer Puhl, who brought a powerful politician to justice, is The Forum's 2025 Area Person of the Year
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Puhl said she pursued charges against Holmberg because he targeted the young, broken and weak for decades. He used his power and influence to leverage favors in exchange for sex, and people he targeted were beholden to him, she said.
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“I believe he was able to do that for so long because of his position,” she said. “He held a position of a lot of authority. He controlled a lot of money, and I think because of that, people would do things for him.”
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Recovery and Reentry in North Dakota
Guest host Karla Rose-Hanson is joined by Jonathan Holth, commissioner of Recovery & Reentry, for a discussion about some of the efforts the state is enacting to facilitate recovery and reentry. We also discuss some upcoming leglislation to further address the issue.
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Port: Prominent kitty litter conspiracy theorist running for the North Dakota Legislature
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Benson apparently believed, and expected the public to believe, that kids were pooing and peeing in litter boxes in the schools.
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This was complete bunk. Outside of a lot of rumor mongering and heavy breathing on social media, there was as much evidence for schools in our region providing students with litter boxes as there was for the claim that the 2020 election was stolen. It simply wasn't happening, and it's hard to imagine that it could have happened without someone — a teacher, a parent, a student — snapping a picture of the litter boxes and sharing them.
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Letter: Serve the people or the pocketbook
Their legislative action recently was to abandon the thousands of North Dakotans that are on the ACA subsidy health insurance program. First, they did such by voting through their BBB. This decimates a number of programs that actually work for the people and not the pocketbook. One of which is the health subsidies. Second was even more egregious. Their recent action to abandon thousands of North Dakotans, millions of Americans by refusing to extend these subsidies for at least one year (at the minimum) while they formulate and pass a health plan that will seamlessly provide health care access for Americans.
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State Senator Josh Boschee announces his candidacy for Mayor of Fargo
Democratic State Senator Josh Boschee is running for Fargo mayor, and launched his campaign yesterday. He has served in the state Legislature since 2013 in the House and Senate. He joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about his decision to run and leave Bismarck, his goals for the office, and answers questions regarding annexations and the FM Diversion.
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Sue Swanson speaks to the rights of citizens after ICE shooting
After the Minneapolis ICE shooting, Joel is joined by an immigration attorney to learn more about the rights of immigrants. Sue Swanson is the founder of the Swanson Law Office in Grand Forks and exclusively practices immigration law.
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Fargo-Moorhead homeless advocates sound alarm amid federal housing grant uncertainty
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Locally, YWCA Executive Director Erin Prochnow said the impacts of the proposed overhaul could be felt even earlier than that, with at least one of her organization’s housing programs slated to run out of federal funds at the end of 2025, after HUD announced in November that the grant that had been scheduled for two years of funding would only last one year, and that organizations would have to reapply under the new rules.
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The HUD reforms took direct aim at low-barrier, permanent, supportive housing for the disabled and the chronically homeless, according to Chandler Esslinger, the director of the FM Coalition to End Homelessness. She said advocates are gravely concerned the HUD cuts could “destroy infrastructure that has been painstakingly built over the last several years by this community to help those most at risk.”
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Jim Thompson and Justin Sherlock bring a current perspective on the soybean crisis
Jim Thompson is the Chairman of the ND Soybean Council, and Justin Sherlock is President of the ND Soybean Growers Association. They join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about North Dakota soybeans and the current trade and export issues.
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North Dakota Heading to Special Session on January 21st
ND Senator Tim Mathern joins Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to tell us what to expect from the special session later this month.
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Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks
Shannon Morely and Kristina Stepps are in studio with guest host Zac Ista to discuss the important work and how you can help support this community resource.
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State Senator Josh Boschee launches Fargo mayoral campaign at Rose Creek event
“I’ll be the only candidate, likely, that’s voted to reduce property taxes and making sure we keep our budget in line with the 3% line cap that was put on by the legislature. But, also putting in requests for tweaks if we need to to make sure we’re meeting the needs and the priorities of the folks throughout Fargo,” Boschee said.
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Vern Thompson joins News and Views
Former State Senator, Vern Thompson, joins News and View, to discuss his letter he wrote to US Representative, Julie Fedorchak. Vern Thompson and Joel Heitkamp also talked about what is going on regarding Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, and much more.
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If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
Guest host Karla Rose-Hanson is joined by Melissa Markegard, the suicide prevention administrator for North Dakota’s Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division, for and extended conversation about suicide prevention and resources for those who need help.
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Keeping Rural Healthcare Strong in North Dakota
Guest host Karla Rose-Hanson spends the final hour of her show with Sarah Aker, Executive Director Medical Services, for a discussion about rural healthcare in our state.
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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, "ICE is making us all less safe and it's time for them to get the heck out of Minnesota"
Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and is running for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She joins Joel to speak after the tragic shooting of a Minnesota resident by an ICE officer.
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the mayor described as reckless and unnecessary.
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Bruce Quick and Mark Friese interview Emmy award-winner, Carl Oberholtzer
While Joel Heitkamp takes some vacation, Vogel Law attorneys, Mark Friese and Bruce Quick, interview Carl Oberholtzer in the KFGO studio.
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Carl’s first teaching job was in 1974 in Hettinger, N.D., then went on to Wahpeton, N.D., in 1975 where he taught U.S. and World History, Sociology and Economics, and eventually moved to teach at Fargo North, all while teaching a variety of sports. Over the years, he became friends with Art Phillips, the owner of Video Arts Studio in Fargo, and eventually created a documentary on Little Rock Nine, as well as on Herman Stern and Detroit Lakes.
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Check out these messages from national Democrats
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NEW: Donald Trump’s Job Market is Faltering — Layoffs Reach Highest Levels Since 2020
“Just eleven months of Donald Trump have thrown the job market into chaos. Jobs cuts are skyrocketing, hiring has slowed, and unemployment is still high — and working families are being squeezed as prices continue to soar. And what is Trump doing about it? He’s running a foreign country that taxpayers are forced to bankroll. The message is clear: Trump will always put Americans last.”
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Breaking: Protesters clash with ICE outside federal building in St. Paul
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We’ve pulled U.S. Border Patrol agents who are trained to interdict individuals in remote areas where the rules of engagement are the same but the threats they face are so radically different, and we put them up in urban areas like Minneapolis. And really these videos that we’re seeing now are very concerning to me because it’s ICE and Border Patrol agents who just have no training and experience in doing crowd control or public order policing.
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Unfortunately, I think it seems like the administration wants to steer the other way. The secretary herself returned to Minneapolis, doubled down on the defense of both the operation itself but also — it’s not about the escalation, but rather the opposite. I’m worried about what’s going to happen in the coming days.
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BREAKING: JD Vance And MAGA Say New Video Justifies ICE Killing of American Mother. It Doesn't.
Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor react to new footage of the ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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Trump’s Childcare Funding Freezes Are Going to Hit All Kids Hard
“If the children we serve lose their tuition assistance, it will destabilize our entire budget, like it will for 4,000 other programs. In many areas, there aren’t enough families that can afford childcare to take these spots, and programs will have to cut staff,” said Valdez. “Cutting staff means cutting spots for kids, whether they receive assistance or not. In many cases, it means closing childcare centers altogether. It means a collapse of the childcare system in Minnesota.”
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'The fight is still ongoing': Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn on five years since Jan. 6
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 marks five years since the Captiol riot. Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn discusses.
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LEMON DROP | CBS Cancels ‘60 Minutes’ Trump Deportation Story Just Before Broadcast
Don breaks down the explosive reporting surrounding CBS chief Bari Weiss pulling a planned 60 Minutes segment, a decision that has sent shockwaves through the journalism world.
Don also highlights the courage of reporter Sharyn Alfonsi, who spoke out forcefully against the move in a blistering internal critique, raising urgent questions about editorial independence, corporate pressure, and the future of one of the most trusted names in American journalism.
What does this say about the direction CBS is taking? Who gets to decide what stories the public is allowed to see?
A necessary conversation about media power, integrity, and the cost of speaking truth inside legacy newsrooms.
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Noem burns through taxpayer funds at SHOCKING rate on dubious deals
Jen Psaki looks at how Donald Trump's DHS secretary, Kristi Noem, is putting taxpayer money to work at the tip of Trump's anti-immigrant spear, and shares reporting from ProPublica on bizarre, questionable deals Noem has made for big money.
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Fragmenting the U.S. Department of Education Creates Chaos for Rural Students
These delays mean postponing reading interventions, suspending behavioral health services for vulnerable students or holding off on hiring staff. Since the creation of the Small Rural School Achievement program in 2001, which provides grants essential to bridging rural funding gaps, I hadn’t experienced a single delay in federal education funding — until this year. This is clear evidence that instability in Washington quickly reaches rural communities.
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‘The animosity towards ICE is so visceral’: Nicolle Wallace on the growing backlash to ICE
Rev. Al Sharpton, Host of ‘Politics Nation’ on MS NOW joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with continued reaction to the events taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the aftermath of the death of Renee Nicole Good at the hands of ICE, and why the federal government and can longer be trusted in their handling of the investigation into her death and all of ICE’s operations.
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BREAKING: House Republicans Refuse to Lower Health Care Costs for Working Families (Again)
“House Republicans have once again chosen to abandon working families by voting against lower health care premiums. Millions of everyday Americans have already seen their health care premiums skyrocket, and what are Donald Trump and Republicans doing to help? Not a damn thing. They already gutted Medicaid while handing out massive tax cuts to billionaires — and now they see no problem with allowing costs to skyrocket even more. House Democrats fought tooth and nail to pass this bill, and now the Senate must come to the table and extend the tax credits — it’s time to stop screwing around with Americans’ health care.”
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As Trump Meets With Oil Executives on Venezuela and Ignores Affordability, Americans Record Lowest Ever Confidence in Government Economic Policy
“Donald Trump continues to sell Americans out to put his interests first. The president who promised to be ‘America First’ would rather meet with his wealthy oil buddies to map out how they can turn a profit from Venezuelan oil while the U.S. manages the country indefinitely than help the working families who are struggling to make ends meet, afford health care, and scrape by in his economy. It’s no wonder most Americans blame Trump for the pitiful state of the economy. Trump’s corruption and self-interest are on full display.”
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Dark web users cite Grok as tool for making 'criminal imagery' of kids, U.K. watchdog says
“Following reports that the AI chatbot Grok has generated sexual imagery of children, we can confirm our analysts have discovered criminal imagery of children aged between 11 and 13 which appears to have been created using the tool,” Ngaire Alexander, head of hotline at the Internet Watch Foundation, said in the statement.
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Plato Censored as Texas A&M Carries Out Course Review
“Your decision to bar a philosophy professor from teaching Plato is unprecedented … You are making Texas A&M famous—but not for the right reasons,” Peterson said in his response to Sweet, which he shared with Inside Higher Ed. The Plato texts include passages from his Socratic dialogue Symposium that discuss patriarchy, masculinity, gender identity and the human condition. In one excerpt, the “Myth of the Androgyne,” the Greek playwright Aristophanes says, “First, you should learn the nature of humanity … for in the first place there were three kinds of human being and not two as nowadays, male and female. No, there was also a third kind, a combination of both genders.”
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Federal Agents Are Violating the Rights of Americans
When I was locked up, just that entire time, I knew If I get out of here, I’m definitely gonna take legal action. I was gonna make my voice heard because that’s the only way to hold them accountable for what they did. Someone has to be held accountable. Treating people a certain way without dignity or respect or humanity is so fucking wrong. To not have any fucking rights, especially here in America, when that’s what we’re supposed to be all about—it’s wrong. It goes against everything we stand for. And so I hope that the justice system, even though I don’t believe it works all the time, I hope that in this case it works.
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The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent
Hepatitis B. The disease causes liver cancer, cirrhosis, and other serious illnesses and is particularly dangerous when contracted by babies and young children. The hepatitis B virus is transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids, even in microscopic amounts, and can survive on surfaces for a week. From 1990 to 2019, vaccination resulted in a 99% decline in reported cases of acute hepatitis B among children and teens. Liver cancer among American children has also plummeted as a result of universal childhood vaccination. But the hepatitis B virus is still around, with 2,000-3,000 acute cases reported annually among unvaccinated adults. More than 17,000 chronic hepatitis B diagnoses were reported in 2023. The CDC estimates about half of people infected don't know they have it.
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Is Noem DOGE-ing the Federal Emergency Management Agency?
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has repeatedly expressed a desire to shrink or eliminate the agency. The Post reported that she previously made recommendations to cut staffing by about half.
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Those terminations are likely to come in waves and began with cuts on New Year’s Eve with the elimination of positions that were part of FEMA’s largest workforce, known as the Cadre of On-Call Response and Recovery — staffers who are among the first on the ground after a disaster, helping survivors and managing the crucial aid and grants that fuel recovery and rebuilding. They often stick around for years to help communities recover. There are about 17,500 CORE employees spread across the country — the majority of FEMA’s workforce of 22,316, according to the article. Under the Stafford Act, FEMA hires these staffers for multiyear terms using the disaster relief fund.
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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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