Pete Buttigieg, electric cars, and why Democrats can’t win in North Dakota
MINOT, N.D. — Recently Pete Buttigieg, erstwhile presidential candidate and current secretary of transportation, appeared on MSNBC to extol the benefits...
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Amid the chaos, something to be thankful for
MINOT, N.D. — As we begin the week that encompasses the Thanksgiving Day celebrations, I know that many of you...
Secretary of state rescinds recall petition for Valley City lawmaker
MINOT, N.D. — Back in July, a group of Republicans representing a far-right faction of the NDGOP launched a recall...
If you get two, and I get three, how in the world is that fair?
MINOT, N.D. — "North Dakota plan for split districts gives Native Americans 'fairer representation,' advocates say." So reads a recent...
Who could be North Dakota’s next tax commissioner?
MINOT, N.D. — Ryan Rauschenberger has served as North Dakota's tax commissioner since he was appointed to the position by former Gov. Jack...
Can someone explain to me what conservatives stand for these days?
MINOT, N.D. — I am routinely accused of being a turncoat. A traitor to the conservative movement. I refuse to...
North Dakota lawmaker seen in pickup with ‘F— Joe Biden’ message
UPDATE: While Sen. Heitkamp didn't initially respond to inquiries, days after this column was published he did call in to...
Friday Mailbag: Poolman retirement, Legacy Fund controversy, Becker hypocrisy, infrastructure bill shenanigans
MINOT, N.D. — It's been a busy week for North Dakota political nerds, what with the Legislature in special session....
The elected leaders overseeing the Legacy Fund haven’t been doing their jobs
MINOT, N.D. — I've argued, for more than a year now, that the North Dakota leaders charged with oversight of...
Legislature on path to use inequality to create political equality
MINOT, N.D. — The state Legislature is in session to, among other issues, attend to the necessity of redistricting. Currently,...
