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Partially obscured by Plexiglas barriers erected due to COVID-19, new South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen delivered the annual state-of-the-judiciary speech before a joint-session of the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre, South Dakota, Wednesday, Jan. 13. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 6pm

SD Supreme Court says judges no longer have to physically preside in county courthouse that allows guns

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 5pm

Challenges of COVID-19, municipal growth dominate 'State of the Cities' event

National Guard members are given weapons at the U.S. Capitol early Wednesday before the House began debating impeachment against President Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 13. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 5pm

North Dakota Guardsmen heading to Washington for inauguration mission

Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith speaks Thur., Jan. 14 in the South Dakota House of Representatives for the 6th annual "state of the tribes" address. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 4pm

In State of the Tribes speech, a sharp break from COVID-19 optimism in South Dakota

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Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 4pm

First $67.3 million in COVID aid disbursed to Minn. businesses

Landowners can indicate on an online database created by North Dakota Game and Fish whether their land is open to hunters. (Screenshot of North Dakota Legislature committee)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 4pm

Bills on North Dakota trespassing law align ag and outdoors groups

A security fence is in place around the Minnesota State Capitol building. Photographed on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. The fence was installed during the civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd. (John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 11am

Tighter security measures planned for Minnesota Capitol ahead of planned protests

Property at 717 3rd Avenue North in Fargo. David Samson / The Forum

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 6am

Historic Fargo home at risk of demolition gets 2 more weeks from city

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 11pm

Breaking down why Congress is pushing hard to remove President Trump from office with a week to go

A police officer detains a pro-Trump rioter as mobs storm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by Congress. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

State Capitols in Minnesota, Dakotas prepare for weekend protests

Partially obscured by Plexiglas barriers erected due to COVID-19, new South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen delivered the annual state-of-the-judiciary speech before a joint-session of the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre, South Dakota, Wednesday, Jan. 13. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

SD chief justice wants officer to oversee county court security

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks to the House Chamber, as Democrats debate one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S. January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

Minnesota, Dakotas delegations vote along party lines on second Trump impeachment

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Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

North Dakota lawmakers reject bill to soften HIV transmission law

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Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds says Trump could be criminally prosecuted for his role in the 'insurrection'

Former U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson, who ended his 30-year tenure of representing Minnesota's 7th District this month, has donated several items from his Washington, D.C., office to the Becker County Museum. (File photo)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

Former Rep. Collin Peterson donates papers, awards, other memorabilia to Becker County Museum

Anti-abortion protesters hold signs July 11, 2018, outside the Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota's only abortion clinic. Erin Bormett / The Forum

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 3pm

North Dakota bill aims to make performing an abortion a felony

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Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 1pm

Gov. Tim Walz activates Minnesota National Guard in anticipation of Capitol protests this weekend

Nearly a week after a violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz on Jan. 12, 2021 stands in front of the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul, saying that Americans are witnessing history in the making. Sarah Mearhoff / Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 1pm

Minnesota extends peacetime emergency and Gov. Tim Walz's expanded executive authority

Fargo Cass Public Health said Wednesday, Jan. 13, that it will soon begin vaccinating older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Jeenah Moon/Pool via REUTERS

Coronavirus Jan 13th 2021 - 12pm

Fargo Cass Public Health to start vaccinating older people, those with underlying conditions

The North Dakota state seal at the state's capitol building in Bismarck. The FBI warns the buildling could be the site of armed protests in the coming week.

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 10pm

Bismarck prepares for security threats to Capitol after FBI warning

A conceptual draft for the soccer portion of a proposed Fargo sports complex — a partnership between the Fargo Park District and Sanford Health. The final design won't be decided until a capital campaign is complete. Special to The Forum

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 8pm

Park board gives unanimous approval to Fargo Sports Complex plans

Banners advertising the Trump store sit in front of the closed shop Tuesday, Jan. 12, in south Fargo.
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Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 6pm

Fargo Trump shop on hiatus; owner plans to sell Biden merch at inauguration

The chamber of the North Dakota House of Representatives is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 5pm

North Dakota lawmakers propose bill that would limit transgender athletes

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, in Washington on Jan. 6. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 5pm

Jericho March, a pro-Trump Christian nationalist group, plans Jan. 17 event at South Dakota's Capitol

Members of the National Guard walk in front of the U.S. Capitol building two days after a protest against the U.S. Congress certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results, in Washington, Jan. 8, 2021. (REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo)

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 5pm

More than 130 Minnesota National Guard troops will take part in Inauguration Day mission in Washington

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