Border hearing brings Congress to North Dakota; law enforcement officials sound alarm on terrorism and drugs
By Steve Hallstrom – Special to The Farmer (Fargo, ND) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says “the worst is yet to come” when it comes to the impacts of the significant number of illegal immigrants streaming
Burgum visits Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, talks slumping electric vehicle sales
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Governor, and Vice-Presidential hopeful, Doug Burgum pulled no punches at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, blasting the Biden Administration’s energy policy, and sounding the alarm on U.S. electric vehicle demand. Burgum made
Trump doubles down on Burgum as key administration possibility
(Fargo, ND) — By Steve Hallstrom – Special to The Farmer Speculation is growing among national political observers that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has a strong chance of becoming Donald Trump’s Vice-Presidential nominee. Trump himself is fueling
Trump doubles down on Burgum as key administration possibility
Speculation is growing among national political observers that North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has a strong chance of becoming Donald Trump’s Vice-Presidential nominee. Trump himself is fueling the speculation. In a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey Saturday,
McKenzie County State’s Attorney Skarda comments on homicide charges
(Fargo, ND) — By Steve Hallstrom – Special to The Farmer Editor’s Note: Below is the text of an interview I did following the charges filed in the homicide case against Watford City resident Hugo Hernandez, Jr. The 13-month investigation
ND Senator Cramer blasts Senate Democrats for killing Mayorkas impeachment
(Washington, D.C.) — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer says a lot more happened than you might realize, when the Senate dismissed two articles of impeachment last week against U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The two articles were
Local Republicans reflect on state GOP Convention; some say convention losing its impact
(Fargo, ND) — (Submitted by Steve Hallstrom – Special to The Farmer) Local Republicans say while meaningful and productive, the 2024 state GOP convention may prove to be a turning point in their party’s future. The convention was held
Public Instruction candidate Heitkamp calls for change on the campaign trail
A candidate for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction says the state needs to get back to basics in the classroom and needs stronger leadership to give parents a voice in education. Jason Heitkamp served in the
Updates appear in messages from late AG Stenehjem recovered via cell phone search
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley tells the McKenzie County Farmer and KTGO Radio (AM 1090 / FM 92.7) that more than 2,000 state emails and text messages of his predecessor, Wayne Stenehjem, that
North Dakota’s Lt. Governor enters race for state’s highest post
(Fargo, ND) — North Dakota Lt. Governor Tammy Miller has had a front row seat to four years of the governor’s arena. Now, she’s looking for a chance to play the game herself. Miller, former CEO of Fargo-based