ND Voters Reject Recreational Pot For The Third Time In Six Years
(Bismarck, ND) — A state ballot to legalize recreational marijuana appears to be going up in smoke. The North Dakota Monitor says voters rejected Measure Five 52-to-48 percent in early results. Other outlets are saying it’s still
Property Tax Measure 4 Defeated
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota voters have rejected a measure that would have prohibited state and local governments from levying taxes based on a property’s value. KVLY says over 63 percent of North Dakotans voted against Measure
North Dakota Elects First Woman To U.S. House
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota has elected its first woman to the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican Julie Fedorchak won Tuesday’s election against Democrat Trygve Hammer by a wide margin. The 56-year-old Fedorchak is a Williston native
Thursday Hearing Set To Discuss Delaying Rice Trial
(Minot, ND) — A judge is granting the defense’s request for a hearing to discuss the possible postponement of Nicole Rice’s trial. Rice is accused of murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson, nearly 17 years ago in Minot.
Cramer Keeps Senate Seat, Armstrong Wins Governor’s Race
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Republican Kevin Cramer is holding on to his U.S. Senate seat. NBC News projects the incumbent defeated Democratic challenger Katrina Christiansen. Republican Kelly Armstrong is the projected winner of the state’s governor’s
Lennox Couple Faces Child and Animal Abuse Charges
(Lennox, SD) — A couple from Lennox is facing charges after an investigation into child abuse and animal neglect. Authorities were called to the home of Clint and Heidi Ihnen and found dozens of animals, some of
Dusty Johnson Wins House Race
(Pierre, SD) — Republican Incumbent Dusty Johnson is the projected winner in the race for South Dakota’s House seat. Johnson has won his fourth term as the state’s congressman, defeating Democrat Sheryl Johnson. Johnson said in his
Fiegen SD PUC Landslide Victory
(Pierre, SD) — Republican Kristie Fiegen will keep her long-time spot as the leader of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. Her re-election for a third term was an easy victory, garnering nearly 70 percent of the
Senator Thune Touts Republican Control Of U.S. Senate
(Washington, DC) — South Dakota’s U.S. Republican Senator John Thune is sharing his enthusiasm now that the GOP will reclaim majority control of the U.S. Senate. Thune released a statement late last night, saying “we can begin
Top South Dakota Ballot Measures Rejected
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota voters are saying no to just about every ballot measure up for decision in the General Election. Amendment H for a top-two primary election and Initiated Measure 28 to prohibit the state