LOCAL GOVERNMENT
High turnout predicted for Moorhead city election 
The Moorhead municipal election Nov. 3 is generating a buzz unusual for a ballot that doesn’t include state or federal races.
By Dave Olson , October 13, 2009
West Fargo commissioners set to approve next year's preliminary budget at meeting tonight
WEST FARGO – The City Commission here plans to approve its 2010 preliminary budget at its meeting tonight.
By Kristen Daum , August 31, 2009
Clay County faces $1.5M budget shortfall
Cost-cutting measures ranging from mandatory work furloughs to a decrease in contracted services may be needed to help Clay County balance a $1.5 million shortfall in its 2010 budget, County Administrator Vijay Sethi said Tuesday.
By Tammy Swift , August 26, 2009
Filing opens for Moorhead municipal, school elections
Moorhead voters will see some familiar names and several new hopefuls for City Council when they hit the polls Nov. 3.
By Mike Nowatzki , August 26, 2009
Was GoMoorhead sale proper?
City charter says sale of public utilities must be put to a public vote. Officials see it differently
Moorhead’s city charter states that a public utility, or any part of a public utility, may not be sold without approval of a majority of voters in a general or special election.
By Dave Olson , August 13, 2009
Fargo business owner wins sign permit
Fargo city officials must issue Steve Stremick the sign permit he’s been denied for months, a judge ruled Tuesday in Cass County District Court.
By Dave Roepke , August 12, 2009
Boundaries of Fargo's downtown "renaissance zone" will change
FARGO - The Renaissance Zone Authority here voted today to redraw the boundaries of the successful downtown business redevelopment zone.
By Helmut Schmidt , July 22, 2009
North Dakota attorney general rules that Williams County commissioners held illegal meeting
WILLISTON, N.D. - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says Williams County commissioners held an illegal meeting.
By Associated Press , July 22, 2009
Cuts likely in early Clay budget
County staff, services may get trimmed; higher fees strong possibilityThe Clay County Commission took a first look on Tuesday at a proposed 2010 budget that, if passed, would require a nearly 10 percent levy increase.
By By Dave Olson , July 08, 2009
Fargo mayor ponders another term after flood vote
Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker isn’t ready to announce that he’ll run for re-election, but he said Tuesday’s landslide vote for a city sales tax to build permanent flood protection makes the idea of a longer stint in office tempting.
By Helmut Schmidt , July 02, 2009
Minn. Gov. Pawlenty releases plans for nearly $3 billion in cuts to state spending
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty today announced plans to cut nearly $2.7 billion from the state budget.
By Don Davis , June 16, 2009
Akeley City Council says 'Tilly' the pot-bellied pig can stay
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AKELEY, Minn. - Thanks to a split-vote ruling last week by city leaders here, Tilly the pot-bellied pig may call Akeley home.
By Jean Ruzicka , June 15, 2009
Moorhead allows adult store to stay open for another year
An adult bookstore that challenged the legality of Moorhead’s ordinance governing such businesses will be allowed to operate one more year in its current location as part of a settlement agreement.
By Dave Olson , June 14, 2009
Lanning considers run for Minnesota governor
Morrie Lanning was Moorhead’s mayor for 22 years and a city councilman for six years before that.
By Dave Olson , June 04, 2009
Fargo business owner accused of making threatening gun gesture toward city commissioner
FARGO – Prosecutors here are considering poten-tial disorderly conduct charges against a local business owner accused of making a threatening gun gesture during a city planning meeting last week.
By Brittany Lawonn , June 01, 2009
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