N.D. GOP House campaign enters home stretch
BISMARCK (AP) — Kevin Cramer has run against Rep. Earl Pomeroy when few Republicans wanted to challenge the Democratic incumbent and when GOP prospects looked bleaker than they do this fall. Cramer is hoping that experience will count for something among Republican state convention delegates who will choose this month from among four candidates — Cramer, Fargo state Rep. Rick Berg, J.D. Donaghe of Kenmare and DuWayne Hendrickson of Minot — to oppose Pomeroy’s bid for his 10th term. Berg, a Fargo commercial real estate developer and former North Dakota House majority leader, is emphasizing his background in private business and the House, where he has served for almost 26 years. ‘‘The U.S. House is a legislative job,’’ Berg said. ‘‘It’s important to have legislative experience.
» Full StoryN.D. Democrat Heitkamp says she won’t run for Senate
BISMARCK (AP) — Former North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp said Wednesday she will not run for the U.S. Senate this year, but hinted it was likely she will make her second campaign for governor in 2012.
» Full StoryTechnology enhances learning in area schools
DICKINSON (AP) — From chalkboards to iPods, technology use in schools has come a long way.
State and local officials say technology such as iPods and electronic book reading devices help to enhance students’ learning.
N.D. counties vie for $3.9M in oil impact money
BISMARCK (AP) — Record funds are available this year under a state program that provides grants to counties adversely affected by oil development.
» Full StoryIn May Delta Airlines will add west-bound flight to Salt Lake City from Minot.
Gov. John Hoeven today said that Delta Airlines will begin west-bound service from Minot and expand service to Bismarck and Fargo, adding additional flights and seats to three of the state’s busiest airports.
» Full StoryMeasure requires N.D. lawmakers to read bills
BISMARCK (AP) — A proposed ballot initiative would require North Dakota lawmakers to swear they have read and understood any bill they intend to support, and attest that they haven’t been influenced by bribes or vote trading.
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