POLITICS
Cramer, Kalk pleased with Forum poll results on U.S. House contest
Questioning methodology, Gulleson says results "deeply flawed" Copyright 2012 Forum Communications Co. FARGO The top three candidates vying for North Dakotas U.S. House seat offered mixed revie...
Posted on 5/18/12 at 11:03 AM
Something Different: A Community of Independent Thinkers
I know it's frustrating when people say this to you, but it's actually a good sign: "No one else has ever had a problem with this." This tiresome phrase, calculated to squash you down and ...
Posted on 5/3/12 at 2:56 PM
Jackley, Johnson may provide glimpse into our political future
Reading The Associated Press story today on Wednesday's ribbon cutting at the Capital One credit card contact center in Sioux Falls, I was struck by this list of attendees: Gov. Dennis Daugaard, Sens...
Posted on 5/3/12 at 10:08 AM
Lawmakers OK hike in hunting, fishing license fees
The long, hard road to raising the price of hunting and fishing licenses in Minnesota now rests in the hands of Gov. Mark Dayton. The House passed the legislation Saturday night by a margin of 68-62,...
Posted on 4/30/12 at 11:30 AM
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Posted on 4/26/12 at 3:19 PM
Dayton frustrates Minnesota business leaders
Moorhead mayor disappointed with veto of tax billMINNEAPOLIS – Many in Minnesota’s business community were pleased with the Legislature’s performance during the 2012 legislative session, but they are frustrated with Gov. Mark Dayton for scuttling some of their biggest goals.
By Andrew Tellijohn, Forum Capitol Bureau , May 19, 2012
Forum polls have often hit their mark
Survey results have looked similar to Election Days’FARGO – Reading poll results is a lot like tuning in midway through a boxing match. You can see who is winning and who is taking a beating, but you also know a few big blows could change the fight’s outcome in a heartbeat.
By Mike Nowatzki , May 19, 2012
Minnesota Political Notebook: New purple politicos learn legislative lessons
By Don Davis , May 19, 2012
GOPers leave Minnesota convention with problems, optimism
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Their party faces a $1.3 million debt, ideological differences and lingering questions about a sex scandal, and Republicans leaving their state convention Saturday both acknowledged the problems and kept their chins up.
By Don Davis , May 19, 2012
Minnesota GOP Convention Notebook: Paul backers win delegate majority
By Don Davis , May 19, 2012
GOP picks Bills to face Klobuchar
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Kurt Bills is ready to teach economics to Washington. Backing his theme of “taking Economics 101 to Washington,” Minnesota Republicans on Friday handed Bills a second-ballot endorsement for U.S. Senate to run against Democrat U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
By Don Davis , May 18, 2012
Notebook: Ron Paul feels the love at Minnesota GOP convention
By Don Davis , May 18, 2012
Bill keeping flying mission for Fargo base passes the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Berg, R-N.D., announced Friday that a bill that would preserve a flying mission for the Air National Guard base in Fargo passed a House vote and will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.By Forum staff reports , May 18, 2012
UPDATED: Minnnesota Republicans pick Bills to run against Klobuchar
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – First-term state Rep. Kurt Bills is the Minnesota Republican Party’s pick to challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.By Don Davis , May 18, 2012
Though trailing in poll, Kalk says Cramer ‘right where we want him’ in GOP House race
FARGO – The top three candidates vying for North Dakota’s U.S. House seat offered mixed reviews today of a Forum Communications Co. poll that found the two Republicans with a sizeable advantage in the contest.By Kristen Daum , May 18, 2012
Poll finds Gulleson trailing both Kalk, Cramer in matchups
By Kristen Daum , May 17, 2012
Club for Growth backs Cramer in House race
FARGO – Republican challenger Kevin Cramer has picked up another notable endorsement in his bid for North Dakota’s U.S. House seat.By Forum staff reports , May 17, 2012
Oil tax ‘Legacy Fund’ has meager earnings
Advisory board chairman says details could be revisited after voters decide fate of Measure 2BISMARCK – North Dakota’s newly created trust fund for oil taxes has had thin earnings, but the results are in line with a conservative investment philosophy that excludes stocks, money managers said Thursday.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , May 17, 2012
Ron Paul adds mystery to Minn. GOP convention
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Republicans gather in St. Cloud this morning, with the official main event picking a candidate to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.By Don Davis , May 17, 2012
Analysts: Poll reflects Berg-Heitkamp dynamic
FARGO – National and state Democrats quickly sought to discredit a Forum Communications Co. poll Thursday that showed Republican Rep. Rick Berg with a slim lead over Democrat Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race.
By Kristen Daum , May 17, 2012
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