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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! Today is a special edition featuring our events at State Convention!
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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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Friday, March 6 - National Energy Center of Excellence, BSC
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5:30 PM - Welcome Reception hosted by BisMan Dems Leadership
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The Bismarck-Mandan Democratic-NPL is excited to host our convention this year, and to kick it off, they're inviting everyone to this FREE welcome reception!
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6:30 PM - Dinner With Dems Fundraiser Dinner with DNC Midwest Regional President Ron Harris
Join us for Dinner with Democrats with DNC Midwest Region President Ron Harris on Friday, March 6 at 6:30 PM. Harris served as Minnesota State Campaign Director for Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential race and as Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Minneapolis.
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You do not need to be a delegate or alternate to attend the dinner!
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Saturday, March 7 - Advance Technology Center
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8:00 AM - Registration and Breakfast (included)
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9:30 AM - Official Business Begins
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12:30 PM - Casual Lunch (included)
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12:45 PM - SOLD OUT: The Red Zone: Making Your Case in MAGAland - A Panel Moderated by Former U.S Senator Heidi Heitkamp
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2:00 PM - Reconvene
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Afternoon/Early Evening - Keynote Address with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston
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6:00 PM - Dinner (included)
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7:30 PM - Legislative Victory Fund Karaoke Fundraiser ($25)
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North Dakota Democrats are fired up to run for office this year!
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Districts 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 20, 21, 31, 33, 35, and 47 have all endorsed full slates, and most Districts have endorsed at least one candidate for the Legislature! If you want to run, this is the year to do it! Let us know if you are interested!
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Century Club Update
The goal of this State Party is to win elections. When we do that, Dem NPL legislators and state office holders will once again work for you. Reaching 500 Century Club members is the first threshold we need to meet in order to sustain our organizing staff to meet the campaign demands for the upcoming, and crucial, midterm elections; and to build this party to take back power in Bismarck and DC.
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Our Finance Director Colin Helfenstein said, "We are now up to 460 members! District 11 is in the lead with 31 members, D46 with 28 and D44 with 25 members come in 2nd and 3rd."
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Help us spread our message—share these recent posts!
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North Dakota House Minority Leader Zachary Ista not seeking reelection
"I know my Democratic colleagues will keep fighting to make North Dakota more affordable and speaking out against those who would push our state and country down a dangerous and divisive path," Ista said.
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He said he remains committed to the values that led him to public service despite his decision not to run again, and he will continue seeking opportunities to contribute to the state and the Democratic-NPL Party.
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Local Dem-NPL leaders eye candidates to run for House Minority Leader Zac Ista's seat
“Rep. Ista is exactly the type of leader we need in the legislature,” Assistant Senate Minority Leader Josh Boschee, from Fargo, said. “He has garnered the respect of elected leaders at every level of government through his ability to effectively negotiate important funding and policy solutions that positively impact North Dakotans and their families. I am confident he will continue to provide leadership to the Grand Forks community and wish Rep. Ista the best of luck as he takes a break in public service.”
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More than 100 Fargo South students lend their voices to ICE protests
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Alessa Mcveain, a junior, said all people should be welcome here.
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“Liberty and justice for all, like it says in the pledge,” she said.
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The student protest drew the attention of residents in the area and passing drivers, some of whom gave shouts and honks of approval.
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U.S. Congressional candidate, Vern Thompson, talks about Iran, the Farm Bill, public forums, and more
Dan Wogsland is a former North Dakota House Majority and Minority Leader, and was the was the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. Dan is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Vern Thomspon to talk about the strike on Iran and how Congress has responded. Vern Thompson is an independent trucker who hauls natural gas liquids. He represented the Minnewauken area, near Devils Lake, in the North Dakota House from 1989-1990 and served from 1997-2000 in the Senate, including one session as Senate minority caucus leader, and now he's running for U.S. Congress.
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Plain Talk: Democratic-NPL candidates for US House debate
Thompson told us he's running to protect farmers. "Trump's tariffs have caused the largest farm crisis in 40 years," he said. "That was a self-inflicted wound. And that's one of the reasons I got into this race is because of the tariffs."
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"Tariffs are a tax on consumers," Hammer told us, "and it is a regressive tax." He said he'd like to focus on restoring the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch. "Congress will have to take the reins and be a check on the Trump administration."
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Nikolaus Groenewold announces campaign to fill open District 20 House seat
“I am running for the people of my district, to give them a clear choice this fall. We have a Republican supermajority in the House of 83 to 11 Democrats," Groenewold said. "This imbalance has led to a Legislature that is more interested in courting lobbyists and big industrial interests over the will of average North Dakotans. I believe democracy functions best when we have vigorous, respectful debate — not one-party rule.”
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Former ND State Representatives Bruce Laughlin and Dan Wogsland reminisce
Dan Wogsland is a former North Dakota House Majority and Minority Leader, and was the was the executive director of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association. Dan is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by his former colleague in the North Dakota State Legislature, Bruce Laughlin. A resident of Finley, he served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1971 until 1978 and from 1983 to 1994.
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Joel shares his thoughts on the U.S. and Israel striking Iran
The US and Israel began joint strikes on Iran over the weekend, killing its supreme leader and launching a war that is quickly escalating across the Middle East. Joel is back to host his show and speaks to the conflict.
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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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