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School meals bill falls short of required votes at election

The measure that looked to spend millions of dollars to provide free meals to children at North Dakota schools came up short of the required threshold.

North Dakota · 2d

Public News Service

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ND professor offers perspective on record-low voter turnout

This week, North Dakota saw its lowest voter turnout in a general election in 50 years, a sharp contrast to the national attention surrounding this year’s midterms. The North Dakota secretary of state reported just under 40% of eligible voters cast ballots in this year's election. Michelle Buehlmann, clinical assistant professor of political science and public administration at the University of North Dakota, thinks the lack of competitive, high-profile races likely contributed to the decline. She stressed the low turnout is important when interpreting the state’s ballot measure results. "People normally turn out for elections over the candidates, not ballot measures, so there just wasn't a big draw," Buehlmann explained. Voters rejected both statewide constitutional measures . The first would have raised the threshold for passing future constitutional amendments. And Measure 2 sought to guarantee free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students. It failed by fewer than 3,000 votes. Buehlmann noted the narrow defeat does not necessarily reflect broad opposition to the idea of universal school meals. Instead, she believes it raised concerns about putting a long-term funding commitment into the state constitution. She pointed out a proposal going through the state Legislature, rather than amending the constitution, could

North Dakota · 2d

KNOX News Radio

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Awarding over $509,000 Between Three North Dakota Meat Processors

(KNOX) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding over $509,000 in grants that will be shared between three meat processors in North Dakota. Maple Valley Locker Inc. in Enderlin will get $184,238, while Butcher’s Edge in Edgeley will receive $169,087 and Spruce Hill Meats LLC in Bowman will get $156,587.

North Dakota · 2d
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Veterans’ Voices: Shelly Weppler, Army veteran

Veteran's Day is next week and we're getting to know some Veterans in North Dakota. Shelly Weppler served in the army on a mission that would take her to Europe. Here's her story.

Minot, ND · 1d

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Midterm Fallout, Red Tape Rollbacks, and the Frontlines of America First (11-6-26)

Broadcasting from North Dakota in the immediate wake of a seismic midterm election, host Scott Hennen confronts the political fallout, the future of the conservative agenda, and why North Dakota remains uniquely insulated from national volatility. In hour one, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum joins from the Black Flag Ranch brewery...

North Dakota · 2d

The Dakotan

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Magrum Calls for Broader State Audits as North Dakota Development Fund Controversy Continues

MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota Senator Jeff Magrum says concerns surrounding the North Dakota Development Fund have raised larger questions about how the state oversees public money, and he plans to pursue legislation requiring additional scrutiny of state agencies that distribute grants and loans. In an interview with The Dakotan, Magrum, chairman of the Legislative […]

North Dakota · 17h

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Public Meetings Scheduled for Minot Air Force Base and Missile Complex Compatible Use Study

The City of Minot, in partnership with the Minot Area Chamber EDC and Minot Air Force Base, will host three public meetings in November to share preliminary findings from the Minot Air Force Base and Missile Complex Compatible Use Study (CUS) and to ask residents whether those findings reflect conditions in their communities.

Minot, ND · 2d

northdakotamonitor.com

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Poll: Support mixed for data centers, state asked to take lead

North Dakotans see value in having data centers in the state, particularly if developers cover infrastructure costs, but remain split on whether they’d welcome them in their communities, a new North Dakota Poll has found. Poll respondents also said they were more welcoming to traditional data centers – those...

North Dakota · 1d

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Kraus-Anderson completes $63.7 million North Dakota State Lab

BISMARCK, N.D.– Kraus-Anderson (KA) has completed construction on a new $63.7 million laboratory facility for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Environmental Quality located on North Dakota's State Capitol grounds adjacent to the State Museum in Bismarck, N.D. Designed by Zerr Berg Architects, the...

North Dakota · 3d

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Another North Dakota Ramada Hotel Making Major Changes

North Dakota hotel news continues. A Fargo Ramada has been sold, and here's what comes next.

Fargo, ND · 1d

KFYR-TV

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Missouri Slope to sell part of its Hillview Campus

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Part of Missouri Slope’s Hillview campus in Bismarck is now on the market. The campus was made up of a nursing home, memory care unit and assisted living facility. However, the nursing home and memory care unit moved to the organization’s newer Washington Street campus...

Bismarck, ND · 2d

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New congregate meal site in New Salem to open November 16

As part of its mission to promote better health for the elderly, the Morton County Council on Aging, which provides nutrition services to senior citizens ages 60 and older, will be opening a congregate meal site in New Salem on Monday, November 16. The meal site, to be known as...

New Salem, ND · 2d

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Rowdy Ranchers paint the town red, white and blue!

Anyone who has traveled through Flasher has likely noticed a set of hay bales along the south side of the highway, across from Fitterers Gas & Oil. Each year, the Morton County Rowdy Ranchers 4-H Club gathers at its September meeting to plan its next hay bale design. The group chooses a theme to honor, celebrate or dedicate its work to an event, occasion or even a person.

Morton County, ND · 2d

KFYR-TV

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Railway Bridge preserved with other North Dakota landmarks

BISMARCK N.D. (KFYR) - Buckstop Junction just got a sizeable historical addition. Weighing in at nearly 9,000 lbs., a piece of the BNSF Railway bridge has found a new home with the east-Bismarck non-profit. Buckstop Junction Treasurer Missy Hilsendeger is excited about the having a portion of the landmark. “We...

Bismarck, ND · 3d

KX News

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Local organizations hold post-election prayer

Multiple religious organizations in Bismarck have held open prayer spaces after the unofficial election results from Tuesday.

Bismarck, ND · 3d

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MHA Nation certifies election results, swears in Darwin David Williams as chairman

The results in the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation tribal election are official, and Darwin David Williams has been sworn in as the tribe’s new chairman. He assumes office immediately, taking over for outgoing Chairman Mark Fox. The Office of the Tribal Chairman for the MHA Nation announced that...

Mandan, ND · 3d

KFYR-TV

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Bismarck chiropractor casts first ballot at 58 after gaining US citizenship

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - A Bismarck chiropractor cast his first ballot Tuesday at 58 years old, following his naturalization as an American citizen last year. Dr. David German, who operates Healthways, has lived in Bismarck since 1992 but had never previously voted in the United States or in his native Canada.

Bismarck, ND · 4d

KFYR-TV

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Bismarck DJ uses voice to honor veterans, thank them for their service

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Twice a year, the Western North Dakota Honor Flight takes veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the memorials in their honor and to thank them for their service. Every time a flight returns to Bismarck, people pack the airport to welcome the veterans home. One veteran...

Bismarck, ND · 3d

KFYR-TV

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Azure, Lunday vying for Chair of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Two people are vying to be the next chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Incumbent Jamie Azure is seeking reelection. He has led the tribe for the past nine years, with voters electing him four times. He’s challenged by Alice Lunday, who has worked...

Bismarck, ND · 5d