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4th of July Road Race Jul 3 2007 11:13PM
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
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Democrats Hire Minot Man as Leader Feb 26 2007 7:22PM
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
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ND Democrats Feb 26 2007 7:21PM
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
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| Democrats hire new executive director Feb 26 2007 11:12AM
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.
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| Fuglie leaving as Democratic director Nov 28 2006 6:21PM
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
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Will Hoeven run for Governor again? Nov 20 2006 12:54PM
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
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Campaign Spending Nov 9 2006 2:15AM
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
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Republican party says money a key issue in election Nov 8 2006 7:43PM
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
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North Dakota Democrats hit the streets Oct 7 2006 7:30PM
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
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| National Republican chairman visits ND Sep 22 2006 5:51PM
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
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| Goehring proposes tax breaks for certain ethanol plants... Sep 18 2006 1:12PM
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
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| Mechtel changes stance on illegal immigrants Sep 6 2006 8:03PM
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.
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| Dems: Hoeven dishonest about involvement in Potts dispute Jul 14 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Prairie Rose Games to politicians: No campaigning, please Jul 13 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Edwards slated to visit Bismarck Jun 20 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Former vice presidential candidate visiting ND Jun 19 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Republicans, Democrats begin political conventions Mar 31 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Mandan attorney considering another Senate run Mar 21 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Democrats End Convention Apr 2 2006 12:00AM
(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
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| Senate Candidate Promises Positive Run Mar 25 2006 12:00AM
(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
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| Peace Garden Gets New Leader Oct 31 2005 12:00AM
(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
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| Democrats look for gains in statewide offices Apr 3 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Democrats wrap up convention with three endorsements Apr 2 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Mechtel beats GOP legislator to run for U.S. House Apr 2 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Democrats tout variety on statewide ticket Apr 2 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Fairfield won't run for secretary of state Apr 1 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Political Conventions Mar 31 2006 12:00AM
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.
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| Democrats nominate Johnson, Edison Mar 31 2006 12:00AM
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.
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| Republican Senate candidate supports tax cuts Mar 24 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Mandan attorney won't make second Senate run Mar 23 2006 12:00AM
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.
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| Republican Legislator kicks off campaign for congressional bid Mar 17 2006 12:00AM
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
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| Legislator opens campaign for GOP congressional bid Mar 17 2006 12:00AM
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
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