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A juvenile was found to have started the fire in a classroom. No one was hurt in the incident.
North Dakota's Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, June 9. Along with local races, voters will select which candidates will appear on the general election ballot in November.
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Normally, primary elections don’t have the amount of turnout that general elections do. But turnout this year could be higher due to primary contests for GOP statewide and legislative seats, and tight races for local offices in certain cities and counties.
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North Dakota's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, June 9. Among the most-watched contests are the races for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Fargo mayor. For this week's episode, Danielle and Erik share some important reminders about what you need to bring to the polls and the deadline for mail-in ballots.
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Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
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EERC workers return as funding stabilizes, voters weigh a constitutional amendment rule, internet radio goes DIY, and Gateway to Science expands STEM access.
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The challenges farmers faced during the “Dirty Thirties” took a U-turn with the outbreak of World War II. The rains returned, crops were good, and land was cheap. The American military’s increased demand for crops and meat drove up prices for those commodities. While the state lagged behind in war-specific industrial production, North Dakota’s contribution in the form of agricultural products should not be underestimated.
Each Friday on A Closer Look with the Monitor, Prairie Public's Craig Blumenshine speaks with North Dakota Monitor journalists about their reporting, giving listeners a closer look at major topics in the news, from education and state policy to energy and agriculture topics.
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Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.
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Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum. -
In 'Power Ballad,' a wedding singer played by Paul Rudd writes a hit — and a popstar makes it his.
