MINOT — Gambling has exploded in North Dakota in recent years, and the primary reason for that is the state Legislature's decision, during their 2017 session, to allow the use of so-called electronic pull tab machines. Or slot machines, basically, for tho... See more
MINOT — A campaign to put a constitutional amendment for universal school meals on this year's November ballot is currently working to get their prerequisite signatures from North Dakota citizens, but state lawmakers, who are scheduled to convene in speci... See more
MINOT — The divide in North Dakota's dominant Republican Party may end up before the courts in a way that could have dramatic implications for this election cycle. Traditionally conservative Republicans still dominate elected office in our state, but MAGA... See more
MINOT — Shortly before the New Year holiday, on the last possible day for the official announcement per party bylaws, the North Dakota Republican Party announced they will be holding a state convention this March in Minot. Normally this wouldn't be partic... See more
MINOT — In November of 1990, shortly after Thanksgiving, while I, the smallest member of my family at the time, was up in a storage space pulling out the Christmas decorations, I took a pen and signed the back of the door that encloses that space. I was 1... See more