North Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill to recognize Juneteenth as a ceremonial holiday in the state. North Dakota is only one of three states that does not legally recognize the June 19 holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. West Fargo GOP Rep. Austen Schauer says the recognition of Juneteenth “is a step of good will toward becoming a nation of respect to each other.” Although the legislation would make June 19 a state-recognized holiday, it would not be an official paid holiday for state employees. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, who is expected to sign it.
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Minnesota National Guard will provide security at Republican National Convention
(KNOX) - Governor Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide public safety support for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The convention will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 through July 18. It's been designat...
Jun 28, 2024
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Smoke and Shine at Alerus Center
(KNOX) - Fenders and muscle vehicles are gleaming in the sunlight at the inaugural Smoke N' Shine Saturday and Sunday in the Alerus Center parking lot in Grand Forks. Admission is free and the Smoke N' Shine runs until 7 p.m. each night.
Jun 29, 2024
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Solberg to retire from law enforcement
(KNOX) - North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol. Solberg has accepted another position in state government as director of the ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Grand Forks working on Consolidated Plan
(KNOX) -The City of Grand Forks has hired a Denver based firm to work on its five strategic plan. Frankie Lewington is an associate with Root Policy Research and said that the plan will look at the needs of Grand Forks. "Community centers, or pa...
Jun 24, 2024