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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem steps up to the microphone to deliver her annual State of the State address, in the House chambers of the state Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 4pm

SD Gov. Kristi Noem touts COVID-19 response in State of the State speech

Standing in front of the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul on Jan. 12, 2021, Gov. Tim Walz says he will deploy the state's National Guard to maintain peace through planned protests in the next week. Sarah Mearhoff / Forum News Service

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Walz to deploy Minnesota National Guard to protect state Capitol against threatened violence

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Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 1pm

GOP lawmakers seek to bar North Dakota governor from making political donations, endorsements

Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference announcing the state of South Dakota will be the first state to take part in a medical trial utilizing the drug Hydroxychloroquine to help treat Covid-19 on Monday at the Sanford Health Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade / Republic)

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Fargo extends mask mandate through mid-February

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Humanities North Dakota offers civics education classes

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Moorhead City Council members voted on asking the Minnesota Legislature to allow a vote on funding for a community center/library project. David Samson / The Forum

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Moorhead to seek city's first local sales tax for regional library and community center

The U.S. Capitol stands as Democratic lawmakers draw up an article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Jan. 11. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

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Smoke billows in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 6, after a mob stormed the building. REUTERS / Stephanie Keith

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 5pm

For Minnesota's members of Congress, Capitol riot brought fear, anger, reflection

Republican Rep. Tom Kading speaks at the “Pre 4/20 Pot Party” forum hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policy on Wednesday, April 18 2018, in Festival Concert Hall at North Dakota State University, Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor

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Minnesota National Guard to provide support in D.C. for inauguration

A marijuana plant thrives in the propagation room where medical cannabis is grown at LeafLine Labs in Cottage Grove, Minn. (Duluth News Tribune file photo)

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Minnesota's top lawmakers virtually gathered for Forum News Service's annual forum to discuss legislative priorities. Screenshot by Sarah Mearhoff / Forum News Service

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Forum with Minnesota leaders ends in shouting match, leaving questions about finding 'common ground'

Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, spoke with Minnesota reporters during a virtual news conference convened by Forum News Service.

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 3pm

Minnesota Republicans call Walz's emergency power plan 'tone-deaf'

The U.S. Capitol Building is pictured at sunset after the House of Representatives voted to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump for a second time, in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Jan .13. (REUTERS / Jim Bourg)

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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks at a press conference on Monday, March 30. (Shannon Marvel/Forum News Service)

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McFeely Mess podcast: What is Kristi Noem's next move?

From left: Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, (DFL), House Speaker Melissa Hortman, (DFL),Governor Tim Walz, (DFL) and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) gather together for the Forum News Service forum with media at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Scott Takushi / Pioneer Press

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The Lashkowitz high rise is seen Friday, Oct. 9, near the Red River in Fargo. It is one of several areas of the southeast part of downtown and the riverfront that will be a focus for development in coming years. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 8am

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The Fargo office of Job Service North Dakota as seen April 16 at 1350 32nd St. S. Forum file photo

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 7am

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SD Gov. Kristi Noem touts COVID-19 response in State of the State speech

Walz to deploy Minnesota National Guard to protect state Capitol against threatened violence

GOP lawmakers seek to bar North Dakota governor from making political donations, endorsements

WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem delivers State of the State Address

Alexandria pastor urges martial law in video seen by more than 50,000

Fargo extends mask mandate through mid-February

Humanities North Dakota offers civics education classes

Burgum orders flags at half-staff through Jan. 13 for fallen U.S. Capitol police officers

Moorhead to seek city's first local sales tax for regional library and community center

Where do Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota delegates stand on impeachment?

South Dakota Board of Regents' lone free speech grievance: Hobo Days

For Minnesota's members of Congress, Capitol riot brought fear, anger, reflection

North Dakota GOP lawmakers take aim at social media companies over censorship

Minnesota National Guard to provide support in D.C. for inauguration

North Dakotans may vote on legalizing marijuana in 2022

Bill to beef up seat belt enforcement in North Dakota comes back before Legislature

Forum with Minnesota leaders ends in shouting match, leaving questions about finding 'common ground'

Minnesota Republicans call Walz's emergency power plan 'tone-deaf'

Soldier appeals to Minnesota Guard to take stronger stand against rioters, right-wing extremism

McFeely Mess podcast: What is Kristi Noem's next move?

WATCH: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, legislative leaders tackle top issues during Forum News Service event

Fate of Fargo high rise remains undecided as city selects co-developer

Jobless North Dakotans receive extra $300 per week; 2 other programs on hold

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