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4th of July Road Race

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 17:13:00 GMT

Besides baseball, there's another tradition in Mandan during the holiday, and this year, it will reach its 'Pearl Anniversary.' That's because the 2007 Fourth of July Road Race is now the 30th Annual. It began in 1977, with a 10K that had about 50 runn

Democrats Hire Minot Man as Leader

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:22:00 GMT

A former Republican from Minot is the new executive director of North Dakota's Democratic Party. 28-year old Jamie Selzler is a graduate of Minot High School and the University of North Dakota where he was a member of the College Republicans. Selzle

ND Democrats

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:21:00 GMT

He used to call himself a Republican. Today he begins his new job as Executive Director of North Dakota's Democratic Party. 28-year old Jaime Selzler officially accepted the job Saturday. Selzler is a native of Minot but has been living in Gran

Democrats hire new executive director

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 05:12:00 GMT

North Dakota's [[kxtopic:democratic-party:t[Democratic Party]:t]] has hired a new executive director. Jamie Selzler (SELZ'-lur) has taken the job. Selzler is a native of [[kxtopic:minot-nd:t[Minot]:t]] and a former resident of Grand Forks.

Fuglie leaving as Democratic director

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:21:00 GMT

The director of [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s Democratic Party is leaving. [[kxtopic:jim-fuglie:t[Jim Fuglie]:t]] (FYOOG'-lee) says he'll be retiring to do some writing and consulting work. His last day is December Fifth. Fug

Will Hoeven run for Governor again?

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:54:00 GMT

Governor Hoeven says it's possible he'll run for a third term. But he says he hasn't given the 2008 campaign any serious thought yet. Hoeven says his priorities are finishing his budget recommendations for the Legislature and getting through next

Campaign Spending

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:15:00 GMT

One issue was talked about repeatedly at the Republican Party on election night...money, and the amount of it put into Democratic races this year. So how did the American dollar affect local races? Donnell Preskey reports. You could say North Dakota Re

Republican party says money a key issue in election

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:43:00 GMT

One issue was talked about repeatedly at the Republican Party on election night. Money and the amount of it put into Democratic races this year. So how did the American dollar affect local races? Donnell Preskey reports... You could sa

North Dakota Democrats hit the streets

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 13:30:00 GMT

Just one month to go before Election Day. That's why candidates are spending most of their time campaigning. Today, Democrats took to the streets to get their message out. Their motto is "Had Enough". Executive Director of the state Democr

National Republican chairman visits ND

Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:51:00 GMT

The chairman of the Republican National Committee is raising money for the North Dakota G-O-P today. Ken Mehlman was the guest of honor at a fundraising lunch in Bismarck. About a hundred people attended at 20 dollars a plate. Mehlman says

Goehring proposes tax breaks for certain ethanol plants...

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 07:12:00 GMT

The Republican candidate for state agriculture commissioner is proposing income tax breaks for ethanol plants that install "super centrifuges." Doug Goehring says the equipment would enable the plants to also make biodiesel, and would enhance the

Mechtel changes stance on illegal immigrants

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:03:00 GMT

Republican U-S House candidate Matt Mechtel says he no longer supports amnesty for illegal immigrants. Mechtel says the United States needs to secure its borders against illegal immigrants, and capture and expel those currently in the country.

Dems: Hoeven dishonest about involvement in Potts dispute

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:00:00 GMT

DALE WETZEL Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven was dishonest in telling a radio talk show he had no discussions with state Board of Higher Education members about the job performance of university Chancellor Robert Potts, two

Prairie Rose Games to politicians: No campaigning, please

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 18:00:00 GMT

DALE WETZEL Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. - The president of the Prairie Rose State Games wants political candidates to steer clear of this weekend's event, a request one of them likened to "being ashamed of free speech." In a

Edwards slated to visit Bismarck

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Former U.S. senator and vice presidential candidate John Edwards is planning a trip to Bismarck later this summer to headline a fundraising event. The state Democratic Party says proceeds from the August Ninth fundraiser will help su

Former vice presidential candidate visiting ND

Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. - John Edwards, the Democratic candidate for vice president two years ago, is visiting here Aug. 9 to help raise money for the party's state legislative candidates, officials said. Edwards "is very popul

Republicans, Democrats begin political conventions

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

North Dakota's state political conventions are getting under way today. Republicans are meeting in Minot, while the Democrats are gathering in Fargo. Both conventions go until Sunday. State Democratic director Jim Fuglie says Dem

Mandan attorney considering another Senate run

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Mandan attorney Mike Liffrig says he'll decide in the next week whether to make another U.S. Senate bid. The 46-year-old Liffrig was defeated by Democratic Senator Byron Dorgan two years ago, when Dorgan got 68% of the vote. This

Democrats End Convention

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 18:00:00 GMT

(AP) _ Democrats have wrapped up their state convention in Fargo. Delegate Charlie Christianson of Grand Forks says the three-day event was the best organized of the four conventions he has attended. He says the party has repaired a

Senate Candidate Promises Positive Run

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

(AP) _ A Barnes County farmer says he wants to be North Dakota's Republican candidate for the U-S Senate. Dwight Grotberg says he knows he faces long odds against longtime incumbent Democrat Kent Conrad. He says that's one reason why

Peace Garden Gets New Leader

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:00:00 GMT

(AP) _ The International Peace Garden has hired a new C-E-O and development director. Steven Locke, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, will join Doug Hevenor from Ontario who will be operations director in charge of day-to-day operation

Democrats look for gains in statewide offices

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 18:00:00 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ North Dakota Democrats are hoping that a young Bismarck woman can help them get another office in the Capitol. Democrats endorsed Kristin Hedger for secretary of state on the last day of the sta

Democrats wrap up convention with three endorsements

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 18:00:00 GMT

DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. - The only race up for grabs at the state Democratic convention never reached the starting line. Delegates at Sunday's final session endorsed Bismarck's Kristin Hedger for secretary of state, a nom

Mechtel beats GOP legislator to run for U.S. House

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 18:00:00 GMT

DALE WETZEL Associated Press MINOT, N.D. - Matt Mechtel still plans to do some farming this summer while he's running for Congress. But he'll have a cell phone and a laptop in his tractor cab, and rely on its automated guidance system for he

Democrats tout variety on statewide ticket

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 18:00:00 GMT

DAVE KOLPACK Associated Press FARGO, N.D. - Bill Brudvik says he wouldn't mind if people become confused about his name while he's on the campaign trail as the Democratic candidate for attorney general. "Brudvik is not a household nam

Fairfield won't run for secretary of state

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Associated Press FARGO, N.D. - The lone contested race for North Dakota Democrats became less contested when state Sen. April Fairfield of Eldridge said she would not seek the nomination for secretary of state. "I'm interested in runni

Political Conventions

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

UNDATED (AP) _ North Dakota's state political conventions are getting under way today. Republicans are meeting in Minot, while the Democrats are gathering in Fargo. Both conventions go until Sunday. &

Democrats nominate Johnson, Edison

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press FARGO, N.D. - Brent Edison was one of the first to arrive at the state Democratic convention here on Friday, greeting delegates with smiles and handshakes, with his campaign banners lining the Civic Center.

Republican Senate candidate supports tax cuts

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

DALE WETZEL Associated Press FARGO, N.D. - A week before the GOP state convention, Republicans have a challenger for Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad - a farmer who wants to undertake his first political campaign. Dwight Grotberg began his bid for the

Mandan attorney won't make second Senate run

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. - A former Republican U.S. Senate candidate says he won't seek his party's endorsement to run against Sen. Kent Conrad. Mike Liffrig, 46, a Mandan attorney, announced Thursday that he won't make a second Senate bid.

Republican Legislator kicks off campaign for congressional bid

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ State Representative Duane DeKrey today kicked off his bid for the Republican nod to run against Democrat Congressman Earl Pomeroy. DeKrey, of Pettibone, says he would provide a stronger voice in Washi

Legislator opens campaign for GOP congressional bid

Thu, 16 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. - State Rep. Duane DeKrey, R-Pettibone, began his campaign Friday for the Republican endorsement to run for Congress, saying he would bring a stronger North Dakota voice to Washington. DeKrey, a farmer and retired North Dakota Army National