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Port: Your civic duty is to vote, and then accept the results

MINOT — The kindergarten I attended in Wasilla, Alaska, was attached to city hall. There were big double-doors separating the school from the city offices. We kids were forbidden from going near them, except I had a special dispensation. At the end of the school day, I was allowed to go through and...

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Bismarck residents voting in school bond referendum

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Bismarck school leaders trying again on school bond referendum vote

As the sun began to rise over Bismarck, the streets buzzed with activity as residents prepared to cast their votes. Among them was Jennifer Larson, a mother of three, who stood in line clutching her children’s hands tightly. "This is our future we’re voting for," she declared, her voice a blend of...

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Elvis Entzel is running for Dunn County Commissioner

DUNN COUNTY, N.D. — Elvis Entzel is running for Dunn County Commissioner. He is running against three other candidates: Commissioner Tracey Dolezal, Commissioner Craig Pelton, Lori Tabor and Joann Marsh Brew. What do you hope to achieve as a Dunn County Commissioner? My goal is to preserve Dunn...

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How did this town become 'Halloween Capital of the World?'

ANOKA, Minn. — According to legend, it was all the pranks that started it — including a fateful tipped outhouse. In 1919, rambunctious youths reportedly left a trail of pranks and shenanigans across the town of Anoka, Minnesota, stranding wagons atop homes, releasing cattle to wander and flipping...

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Comeback is for naught as Islanders hand Wild first home loss

After a very good road trip, there were few comforts of home for the Minnesota Wild. A promising start slipped away on Thursday night in St. Paul, as the New York Islanders used special teams dominance to grab a 4-3 overtime win at Grand Casino Arena. Matthew Schaffer scored his second goal of the...

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Children playing in a Grand Forks park, symbolizing community and civic engagement.

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Port: Your civic duty is to vote, and then accept the results

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Grand Forks, casting a warm glow over the city, a group of children played on the swings at a nearby park, their laughter echoing the joys of childhood. This simple scene, however, is the product of a much larger framework that governs our daily lives—one that...

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A vibrant Jamestown community gathering for election night.

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Port: Your civic duty is to vote, and then accept the results

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the city of Jamestown, residents gathered at the local community center. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation; it was election night. Families arrived with their children in tow, excitedly discussing the candidates and measures...

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High school football players in action during a game

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Minnesota and North Dakota High School Football Scores

As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp autumn evening, the roar of the crowd echoed across the football fields of North Dakota and Minnesota. Under the glow of stadium lights, young athletes poured their hearts into the game, fueled by dreams of glory and community pride. On Friday, October...

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