Hoeven won't introduce Rove at induction Sep 5, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., also is being inducted into the hall of fame this year. Other inductees include former Vice President Walter Mondale, former Gov. Ed Schafer and former Gov. George Sinner. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pomeroy: U.S. needs to build support in Afghanistan Sep 5, 2009
Earl Pomeroy said Friday. The North Dakota Democrat, who returned from a six-day trip to Afghanistan and Africa with other U.S. House members, said military leaders stressed the need to regain the confidence of the Afghanistan people so they can bolster security in the fight against the Taliban and al-Qaida. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Senate discusses emissions Sep 3, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., was one of 44 House Democrats to vote against the bill. "My thoughts are that this particular bill posed an unacceptable threat to substantially higher electrity rates in North Dakota sometime during the next decade," Pomeroy said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Dairy farmers face huge crisis as farm groups organize to help (30) Aug 28, 2009
Earl Pomeroy pledged to fight for action in the Congress. Representatives from Gov. John Hoeven and N.D. ag commissioner Doug Goehring's office also spoke, encouraging dairy producers to call in and help them determine what they can do. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Airport gets $4 million for runway repairs Aug 27, 2009
Byron Dorgan, Kent Conrad and Congressman Earl Pomeroy issued a joint statement on the decision Aug. 24. "This funding is a huge investment in the Wahpeton economy, and it will create jobs while revitalizing the airport for the use of Wahpeton-area businesses and residents," the delegation said in a press release. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Schaffner announces bid for House Aug 26, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., in 2010. Paul Schaffner, 39, a college football coach from North Dakota who now works for a Bismarck insurance company, filed the necessary paperwork with the Federal Election Commission two weeks ago to begin his campaign to claim the North Dakota GOP nomination next year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
FedEx takes stand on bill Aug 26, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., was not present for the vote, but a spokeswoman said he would have voted for the bill with or without the union language, considering it funds North Dakota's airports. Sen. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Harry Stern Airport receives grant for runway rehabilitation Aug 26, 2009
Washington U.S. Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced today that the Harry Stern Airport in Wahpeton will receive 4,173,796 in federal funding to rehabilitate the airports runway. The funding comes as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Grateful for the delegation Aug 24, 2009
Byron Dorgan on the Appropriations Committee and Congressman Earl Pomeroy on the House Ways and Means Committee. Our health care insurance system must be changed to include all Americans and it must be made more cost effective. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eminently quotable: 'Lunch, recess and math' Aug 22, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., on health care proposals before Congress. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pomeroy leads Blue Dogs in health care sector donations Aug 22, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., has taken nearly $1. 45 million in campaign contributions from the health care sector, the most in the 52-member Blue Dog coalition of centrist House Democrats, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Officials talk health care Aug 21, 2009
Earl Pomeroy addressed local business leaders on Thursday over health care reform proposals during a roundtable at the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce. The meeting, which was not open to the public, lasted an hour and a half and focused largely on questions about Medicare reimbursement levels, a government-run health insurance plan and the increasing cost of health care in the United States. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Blue Dogs Face the Voters, Often Over the Phone Aug 18, 2009
Earl Pomeroy (N.D.), Walt Minnick (Idaho), Glenn Nye (Va. and Dennis Moore (Kan. (Roll Call)
This and that from here and there Aug 17, 2009
Earl Pomeroy is afraid to face the people, thus he is holding telephone listening events ... Earl Pomeroy, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota President and CEO Paul von Ebers, and St. Alexius Medical Center President and CEO Andrew Wilson have all been invited. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Hoeven won't rush decision about Senate run Aug 14, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., and once against Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D.. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Good intentions alone won't change the world Aug 11, 2009
You are not logged in. Editor s note: Where Are They Now is a Muscatine Journal series written by former Muscatine Journal editor Gil Dietz, who welcomes comments and suggestions. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Pomeroy needs to support health care reform Aug 8, 2009
Earl Pomeroy has said he'll vote "no" on HR 3200, largely due to his concerns over reimbursement issues involving Medicare and private insurers. Likewise, several other members of Congress have pledged to vote against HR 3200 because they, too, are concerned about the Medicare reimbursement disparity. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Conrad, Pomeroy not planning 'town hall' meetings Aug 8, 2009
Earl Pomeroy will not stage "town hall" meetings over their August recess from Congress, their offices said Friday. Both Democratic lawmakers will hold a series of events during the monthlong break that range from virtual meetings with constituents to roundtable-like events with local leaders. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Poll has Hoeven in lead over Dorgan Aug 2, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., also voted against a bill in his Ways and Means Committee that included a public health care option. He said it would financially hamper North Dakota health care providers because it uses current Medicare reimbursement rates that are too low. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
White House selects Krauter as FSA Director : nRegent farmer will oversee USDA programs across ND Aug 1, 2009
Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced today that the White House has chosen Aaron Krauter as the new State Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Agricultures Farm Service Agency (FSA). Krauter currently serves in the North Dakota State Senate and represents District 31. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Health Care Lobby Good to Blue Dog Dems Aug 1, 2009
Earl Pomeroy (N.D.), with $1. 5 million, and Tennessee Reps. (CBS News)
Time running out as bipartisan health deal near in Senate Jul 29, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. I think the bottom line of Blue Dogs has not been met as of this time. Article Rating. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
AP sources: Senators near bipartisan health deal Jul 29, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. "I think the bottom line of Blue Dogs has not been met as of this time.". Democratic leaders are still holding out hope of floor passage before the summer break, and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is looking at keeping the House in session some days past its scheduled Friday adjournment date. (FOX 11, AZ)
Blue Dogs: Healthcare Our Way Still Possible Jul 29, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D. "I think the bottom line of Blue Dogs has not been met as of this time.". After weeks of secretive talks, three Democrats and three Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee were edging closer to a compromise that excludes a requirement many congressional Democrats seek for large businesses to offer coverage to their workers. (Newsmax)
Pomeroy expects Senate bill to win Jul 29, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said Tuesday that he thinks the Senate's version of health care reform likely will be the ultimate policy voted on by lawmakers. Pomeroy voted against the House version of the health care overhaul in his Ways and Means Committee this month, saying he couldn't support a proposed public health care option that uses Medicare reimbursement rates. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The thorn in Obama's side' or not? Jul 25, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D.. The bill, sponsored by Rep. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
N.D. delegation extends investment in nanoscience at NDSCS Jul 24, 2009
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad, and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has released 951,000 for the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton to continue work on the Center for Nanoscience Technology Training ... (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad, and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has released 951,000 for the North Dakota State College of... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Delegation continues investment in Nanotechnology Center of North Dakota State College of Science Jul 23, 2009
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad, and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has released 951,000 for the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton to continue work on the Center for Nanoscience Technology Training. The funding was secured by the delegation in the FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill passed earlier this year. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Hoeven pushes balanced energy policy Jul 22, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., voted against. Klobuchar also asked Hoeven about his stance on increasing the amount of ethanol fuel blended with gasoline, a question currently being mulled by the Environmental Protection Agency. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Recession is a great time to consider your heirs Jul 22, 2009
Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) proposes to eliminate the family limited partnership. Steven Kam, managing director of Cogent Valuation, said on average, shares of privately held companies are being valued at 25 to 40 percent less than twelve months ago and tend to mirror the public markets, making now the right time to pass on shares. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Hoeven to testify against measure Jul 21, 2009
"That includes, oil, wind power, solar, coal and so on, Hoeven said.In June, the state's all-Republican Public Service Commission estimated that the bill could double North Dakota power bills because of its carbon emission restrictions.The Democratic governors from Washington, New Jersey and Colorado also will testify before the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.Other public officials testifying include the mayors of Trenton, N.J.,... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Will Blue Dogs Sit on Healthcare? Jul 20, 2009
Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), Ron Kind (D-Wi. John Tanner (D-TN), Jason Altmire (D- Pa), Jared Polis (D-Co) and Dina Titus (D-Nv). (Human Events Online)
Senators shouldn't back cap-and-trade Jul 19, 2009
North Dakota's sole member of the U.S. House, Earl Pomeroy, voted against the bill. Dorgan has said he will not support the cap-and-trade bill now in Congress. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Reform pits city hospitals vs. rural Jul 19, 2009
This is a very urban bill, fumed Representative Earl Pomeroy, a North Dakota Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, which passed the healthcare overhaul bill Friday. Could it be improved. (Boston Globe)
Fundraising a calculated maneuver Jul 18, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., cast a no vote late Thursday against a health care reform bill in the Ways and Means Committee. He was one of three Democrats who voted against the legislation, which passed 23-18. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Fargo man bids to challenge Dorgan Jul 17, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., and once against Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., also has filed for a potential Senate bid next year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pomeroy fund tops $1 million Jul 17, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., has just slightly more than $1 million in his reelection fund, according to his most recent campaign disclosure report filed with the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday. Pomeroy also raised $269,950 from April 1 through June 30, according to his July quarterly report. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kalk speaks out against 'cap-and-trade' Jul 16, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., voting no, would double electricity bills for North Dakota consumers. Kalk said the bill should be defeated in the Senate. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pomeroy: Bill would hurt North Dakota providers Jul 16, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said he will not support a health care reform bill in his committee today because it could financially hurt North Dakota health care providers. House lawmakers unveiled a first draft of their plan to reform the nation's health care system on Tuesday, with a public option that would pay health care providers at reimbursement rates used by Medicare, the government health program for Americans 65 and older. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Group asks about Dorgan vs. Hoeven Jul 12, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., earned a 60 percent favorability ranking in the poll, and Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., who is up for re-election in 2012, had 68 percent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Washington Reworks Retirement Savings Plans Jul 8, 2009
Representative Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) has proposed waiving taxes on up to $5,000 a year of annuity payouts from an IRA or 401(k). Supporters say it will encourage savings and annuitization, but critics say it would mostly benefit those who already have the means to save substantial sums for retirement. (BusinessWeek)
Rep. Earl Pomeroy marries Grand Forks teacher Jul 3, 2009
Earl Pomeroy marries Grand Forks teacher ... Earl Pomeroy marries Grand Forks teacher ... Earl Pomeroy married Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund at a private ceremony Thursday in Valley City, according to a spokeswoman for Pomeroy. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
An array of experts tackle climate change Jun 30, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., voted against. The legislation passed 219-212. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Climate Change Bill Narrowly Passes in House (CQPolitics.com) Jun 29, 2009
North Dakota Democrat Earl Pomeroy, said he was pleased that the latest version of the bill contains provisions to protect rural districts such as his, but still did not go far enough to win his vote. "We all have our different jobs today. They need to round up some votes, and I need to represent North Dakota," Pomeroy said. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Hoeven expects to decide Senate run in early Sept Jun 29, 2009
North Dakota's Republican state chairman, Gary Emineth, said he hoped to recruit Republicans to challenge Dorgan and North Dakota's Democratic congressman, Earl Pomeroy, by Labor Day, Sept. 7. Candidates against both men will need a long head start on campaigning and fundraising to improve their chances of winning, Emineth said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
44 Democrats Broke With Obama on Climate Bill Jun 29, 2009
Earl Pomeroy of North Dakota. Charlie Wilson of Ohio. (Newsmax)
In search of a health plan Jun 28, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., have both said they would support a public option as long as it wouldn't put private insurers out of business. Dorgan also said he would be supportive of Conrad's proposal as he learns more details. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pelosi And Obama May Lack Support For Cap And Trade Jun 27, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said Thursday he would buck his leadership. "Pomeroy has several concerns with the effect the Waxman-Markey bill, as currently drafted, would have on North Dakota, and plans to vote no," spokeswoman Sandra Salstrom told IBD.. (Investors Business Daily)
N.D. fails campaign law test Jun 27, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said the congressman prefers "more traditional methods of communicating because they lend themselves to a greater level of dialogue than can be had in 140 characters." He also has a Facebook page. Sean Neary, spokesman for Sen. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Democrats confident as climate-bill vote nears Jun 26, 2009
Democrats confident as vote nears on landmark climate bill. Democrats confident as vote nears on landmark climate bill. (AZCentral -- News)
$1.1M secured to assist ND law enforcement Jun 25, 2009
Earl Pomeroy announced this week that he has secured 1,180,000 to fight methamphetamine use and bolster juvenile justice in North Dakota. This funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill that passed the House this evening. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
More than $70M secured for North Dakota education Jun 25, 2009
Washington Senators Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and Congressman Earl Pomeroy announced today that North Dakota will receive more than 70 million in federal funding to give a boost to schools across the state that are at risk of teacher shortages and budget cuts. These funds will enable our schools to attract the best teachers and keep them on staff to ensure that North Dakota s children continue to receive the quality education they need and deserve, the delegation said. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Gary Emineth re-elected as N.D. GOP chairman Jun 24, 2009
LOADING Jun 24, 2009 - 04:05:04 CDT North Dakota's newly re-elected state Republican chairman is hoping the party will have candidates for the U.S. Senate and House by early September. Gary Emineth said Tuesday that early GOP entrants into both races are important if Republicans are to have a chance at displacing Democratic Sen. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Congress approves bill to help Devils Lake Jun 23, 2009
Washington Congress has given final approval to a bill that includes funding secured by Senators Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Congressman Earl Pomeroy to help fight flooding in the Devils Lake basin. The bill also includes funding that will help North Dakota farmers and ranchers who were hit by high waters this year. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Like it or not, the climate is changing Jun 21, 2009
Ironically, the letter even attacks Congressman Earl Pomeroy for saying he will vote in North Dakota's interest as climate change legislation comes before Congress. Whether Wetsch likes it or not, Pomeroy's record of standing up for our state is a well-established fact. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Conference to look at renewable energy Jun 19, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., and Gov. John Hoeven are expected to give speeches that will address climate change legislation and its impact on the environment and economy. On June 29, Preston Chiaro, the CEO of the global mining company Rio Tinto, will deliver a keynote address on climate change legislation and how it could impact energy consumption around the globe. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Area residents see rising lake levels threaten homes ... ND Health Department official says ‘No’ to east end outlet for Devils Lake ... Stan Orness thanks Park Board for success of Devils Run ... Area airline boardings down slightly ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, June 19, 2009 Water laps at the garage of Paul and Lois Lange’s house near Lakewood. When the house was built it was at considerable distance to the lakeshore, approximately the length of two football fields. Area residents see rising lake levels threaten homes Jun 19, 2009
Congressman Earl Pomeroy stands inches from floodwaters filling Lange s driveway surveying area flooding. To the congressman s left is what remains of the flood wall the Lange s built to protect the property. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
A second chance for Minot base Jun 17, 2009
Earl Pomeroy said the new nuclear maintenance assignment shows the Air Force has faith in Minot. "This is an indication that it doesn't have a scar, or a scarlet letter for those infamous incidents," Pomeroy said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Global warming just a great farce Jun 5, 2009
Even our representative in Congress, Earl Pomeroy, says the debate has ended regarding CO2 in the atmosphere causing global warming. It most certainly has not since there has never been a debate. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Rep. Earl Pomeroy announces plans to marry Jun 5, 2009
Earl Pomeroy announces plans to marry (Wahpeton, ND and Breckenridge, Minn ... Earl Pomeroy announces plans to marry ... Earl Pomeroy says he is marrying Grand Forks teacher Mary Berglund next month. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Journalist freed from Iran welcomed home May 31, 2009
Earl Pomeroy were among the officials who met her after she stepped off the plane Saturday afternoon. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Pomeroy impressed with LEC: Tours flooded areas of Lake Region ... City water update meeting grows heated ... Changes in store for local preschool program ... Of the best towns for sportsmen - Devils Lake ranked 29th in the country ... Farming held up in the region by recent rainfall ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, May 28, 2009 Congressman Earl Pomeroy (right) congratulates Capt. Denny Deegan and LEC Administrator Dick Johnson for their work with federal juvenile offenders who come from all over the country to serve their time in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center. Pomeroy impressed with LEC: Tours flooded areas of Lake Region May 28, 2009
Congressman Earl Pomeroy (right) congratulates Capt. Denny Deegan and LEC Administrator Dick Johnson for their work with federal juvenile offenders who come from all over the country to serve their time in the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center ... On Tuesday he welcomed Congressman Earl Pomeroy for a tour of the juvenile detention facility and showed the congressman the plaque they had received from the Bureau of Prisons thanking them for their extraordinary success with young offenders. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Local family struggling to help disabled man, vet with medical costs May 27, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, and says they told her it s out of their hands. She has even attempted to contact President Obama and Oprah Winfrey, and gotten no response. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Ag producers divided over climate change bill May 26, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., said he wouldn't vote for any draft that won't protect North Dakota's interests, but also said inaction on climate change is not an acceptable long-term strategy. "It's an overwhelming scientific consensus," he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Clean energy bill is flawed May 26, 2009
Earl Pomeroy, and it wouldn't hurt to contact Gov. John Hoeven. This is very important bill. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)