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Lloyd Omdahl, a former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist, dies at 93
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Former North Dakota lieutenant governor and newspaper columnist Lloyd Omdahl has died at 93. Omdahl was the last Democrat to serve as lieutenant governor in North Dakota, the Bismarck Tribune reported. He was appointed to that position by former North...
Democratic state senator files paperwork for North Dakota gubernatorial bid
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Democratic state senator in North Dakota is running for governor, a long-shot bid in the Republican-controlled state. State Sen. Merrill Piepkorn, of Fargo, wouldn't confirm he is running for governor, but recently filed campaign finance paperwork for a...
Donald Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucuses, adding to victories going into Super Tuesday
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump won the North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses on Monday, adding to his string of victories heading into Super Tuesday. The former president finished first in voting conducted at 12 caucus sites, ahead of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley....
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota's GOP caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Dakota will hold its Republican presidential caucuses on Monday, the last chance for Donald Trump’s rivals for the GOP nomination to slow his momentum heading into Super Tuesday, the biggest day of the primary campaign, when 15 states hold contests. ...
Presidential disaster declaration approved for North Dakota Christmastime ice storm
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's request for a major disaster declaration related to a Christmastime ice storm that toppled power lines and left thousands of people without power. Burgum's office announced the approval...
North Dakota lieutenant governor launches gubernatorial bid against congressman
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's lieutenant governor joined the state's open gubernatorial race on Thursday, setting up a Republican primary contest against the state's sole congressman. Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, former CEO of electrical distributor Border States, is running to...
More Republicans back spending on child care, saying it's an economic issue
Like a lot of mothers, North Dakota state Rep. Emily O'Brien struggled to find infant care when her daughter Lennon was born in 2019. So O'Brien, a Republican who represents the Grand Forks region, brought Lennon along to meetings with local leaders and constituents. O'Brien had her...
Former candidate who tried to recall Gov. Burgum runs again for North Dakota governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for North Dakota governor. Michael Coachman, of Larimore, announced his independent campaign on Tuesday. He has run unsuccessfully for state offices in the past, including governor in 2020,...
Little-known Democrat runs for North Dakota governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A security guard and Democrat is running for governor in North Dakota, a long-shot bid in the Republican-led state. Travis Hipsher, of Neche, confirmed his candidacy on Tuesday to The Associated Press. He works as a security guard at a bus manufacturer, and...
Outgoing North Dakota Gov. Burgum sees more to do for the 'underestimated' state
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The day after he announced he won't seek a third term, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted his administration's accomplishments and remaining hopes in his annual State of the State address. North Dakota's biennial Legislature isn't in session this year,...
