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Cramer statement: Overturning “Obamacare”

Washington (Rep. Cramer’s Office) – Congressman Kevin Cramer released the following statement after a federal judge in Texas ruled on the constitutionality of Obamacare Friday. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, it is always in the best interest of the American people to overturn unconstitutional laws. […]

State

Holiday Train stopped in Carrington

Carrington  (CSi)  The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train visited Carrington  Saturday, December 15, 2018, accepting donations of food and cash to benefit the Carrington Daily Bread program, along with a concert presentation.   Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Carrington, ND from The Replay Channel on Vimeo.     Officials report that […]

State

600 attend ND Farmer Union Convention,Torchbearer

Jamestown  (NDFU)  – More than 600 North Dakota Farmers Union members participated in the organization’s 92nd annual state convention Dec. 14-15 in Bismarck. A mix of educational speakers, remarks from North Dakota congressional leaders who will be sworn into the 116th Congress, unveiling of the Family Farms chopper, introduction of […]

Jamestown

Trump signs legislation into law, purchase cabin lots

Washington (Sen. Hoeven’s Office) –   President Trump has signed legislation that Senator John Hoeven authored to enable homeowners around Patterson Lake and the Jamestown Reservoir to purchase their lots. Congress passed Hoeven’s amended legislation last month. The bills are cosponsored by Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer introduced companion […]

Sports

New York Mets sign former Twin Wilson Ramos

NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Mets have agreed to a two-year, $19.5 million deal with free agent catcher and two-time All-Star Wilson Ramos, pending a physical. Ramos batted .306 with 15 home runs and an .845 OPS last season. He made […]

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ND gas prices unchanged last week

North Dakota  December 17, 2018 – Gasoline prices in North Dakota are unchanged  in the past week, averaging $2.36/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 stations in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.7 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.36/g, according […]

Obits

Rose Ellen Nelson – Dec 15, 2018

Rose Nelson, formerly of Hannaford, ND, passed away Dec 15 under CHI Hospice care at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City, ND. Rose Ellen Lee was born July 23, 1928 to Rudolph and Gudrie (Johnson) Lee in Cooperstown, ND. She grew up, attended school and graduated from Cooperstown High […]

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Pollert takes over as ND House Leader

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Al Carlson ruled North Dakota’s House for years, controlling the business of the chamber with a booming voice, a big stick and no fear of leaving bruises in his wake. With the Fargo lawmaker booted by voters, House Republicans’ new leader is nothing like him: Chet […]

Obits

Sharen Ann Nelson – Dec 13, 2018

Sharen Ann Nelson, age 76, of Valley City, ND passed away in her home on December 13th. Sherry was born in Noonan, ND, the oldest child of John and Irene (Melgaard) Nelson. She grew up in the Larson, ND area. She married Alvin Swenson of Portal, ND in 1958. To […]