A closer look at the numbers shows just shy of 242,000 ballots were cast in North Dakota’s General Election. That’s a turnout rate 42.83%. That’s higher than the June primary turnout (18.79%) but less than General Elections in 2018 (57%) and 2014 (46.81%).
In Grand Forks County the turnout rate was 35.84%. County Auditor Deb Nelson says the counting of ballots went well.
Over 7,500 people cast ballots prior to Tuesday via early voting or absentee. That’s about 39% of the total vote tally.
Grand Forks Air Force Base in lockdown
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks Air Force Base is on lockdown and cars are being turned away at the gate Wednesday afternoon, April 17, following a report of a shot being fired on the base. A spokesperson said that "at about 1 p.m. local time here, Gra...
Apr 17, 2024
NDHP ID's GF driver injured in semi crash
The North Dakota Patrol has released the name of a 47 year old Grand Forks man who suffered serious injuries in a semi crash on Highway 2 east of Petersburg on Thursday. According to the NDHP Chad Ramstad was heading west when the trailer combination...
Apr 13, 2024
Bismarck house fire under investigation
One person was injured during a house fire in Bismarck Saturday evening. The Bismarck Fire Department responded to the call shortly before 7:00 p.m. When crews arrived on scene they found heavy smoke coming from the back of the single family home. F...
Apr 14, 2024
319th Commander addresses GFAFB lockdown
(KNOX) - Colonel Tim Monroe, commander of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, took to social media Thursday to reflect on Wednesday's lockdown at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The 6-minute video reflected on the reported sound of gun fire that triggered the...
17h ago