LISTEN: What Exactly is the Conflict of Interest?

Following North Dakota Auditor Josh Gallion’s audit on the Department of Commerce where he alleges the agency broke the law, I asked: “now what?” The Department of Commerce maintained they had done nothing wrong and a spokesperson for the Auditor said there was “no remedy.” ND xPlains suggested there is a role of the Attorney […]

LISTEN: Congressman Kelly Armstrong Discusses Farm Aid and Impeachment Process

On November 1st, Congressman Kelly Armstrong joined my radio show, “Afternoons Live” on KFGO to discuss the week in politics. We began our discussion laying out the request made earlier that day for a disaster declaration for 47 of North Dakota’s 53 counties. The declaration was requested of the USDA. We finished our conversation talking […]

ND Explainer (Oct. 28th – Nov. 1st)

Here is you ND explainer for the week of October 28th through November 1st. The week in ND news explained in two minutes.

GUEST COLUMN: North Dakotan Farmers are Flooded With Problems, DC Lawmakers Need to Pay Attention

For many farming communities in North Dakota, nothing is sounding the alarm with more urgency than flooding. Over the summer, it seemed every headline was about the unbelievable amounts of rainfall. And, adding to the extreme weather was the unprecedented October blizzard earlier this month. This large scale precipitation has been so devastating that Governor […]

“It’s time to step up.” ND Farmers Union President Mark Watne calls on Administration for Acceleration of MFP Payments

KFGO host Tyler Axness visits with North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne about his efforts to accelerate Market Facilitation Payments to farmers amid tough times. You can listen to the interview below and read the following from News and Views Producer Megan Edwardson. Due to the ongoing two year trade war with China and […]