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The League of Women Voters
of the Red River Valley

PO Box 295, Fargo, ND 58107 • (701) 484-1920
Serving West Fargo, Fargo, Moorhead, & Dilworth

 

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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.


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LWV of RRV
Board of Directors
2013

President: Barbara Headrick
Vice President: DelRae Williams
Secretary: Ashley Ladbury
Treasurer: Carol Sawicki

Directors:

  • Adam Altenburg
  • Jolene Garty
  • Bev Lake
  • Mary Tintes


Local News/Calendar

May 3, 2013
First Friday

Date: May 3, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo ND
Topic: Discussion with County Commissioners

Members of the Clay and Cass County Commissions will participate in a panel discussion on Friday, May 3, 12:00 Noon at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 722 2nd Avenue N, Fargo.

The commissioners their views on the top issues for each county as well as how the commissions approach problem solving. Questions will be taken from the audience. This event is free and open to the public. Come early and enjoy a meal and friendly conversation.

Please come early and enjoy a quick, but hearty meal at the Sons of Norway. They start their serving line at 11:30 am and we'll be happy to see you in the ballroom.


Legislative Forum Videos

There are two Fargo legislative forums in March and one more in Moorhead in April. See the calendar to the right for details.

If you miss any of our forums you can watch them on our YouTube.com channel by searching for LWVRRV or click the particular forum below. More will be added as the forums are completed.

  • 1/19/2013 Minnesota, Video
  • 2/09/2013 North Dakota, Video
  • 2/23/2013 North Dakota, Video
  • 3/19/2013 North Dakota, Video
  • 3/23/2013 North Dakota, Video
  • 4/16/2013 Minnesota, Video

April 6, 2013
MN District 4 Legislative Forum

Our 6th Legislative Forum this year involves MN Dist. 4 Legislators - Rep. Ben Lien, Rep. Paul Marquart, and Sen. Kent Eken.

It will be held at -MCSTC (aka M-State, 1900 28th Ave S Moorhead) on April 6 staring at 10AM. Please come and hear from your elected representatives on decisions being made in St. Paul and get a chance to get answers to your questions.


April 5, 2013
First Friday

Date: April 5, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo ND
Topic: Local School Issues

Members of the Moorhead, Fargo and West Fargo School Boards will participate in a panel discussion on Friday, April 5, 12:00 Noon at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 722 2nd Avenue N, Fargo.

Topics will include the wide range of school and community-related issues that come before school boards for consideration and policy development. Questions will be taken from the audience. This event is free and open to the public. Come early and enjoy a meal and friendly conversation.

Please come early and enjoy a quick, but hearty meal at the Sons of Norway. They start their serving line at 11:30 am and we'll be happy to see you in the ballroom.


March 1, 2013
First Friday

Date: Friday, March 1, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo ND
Topic: How to Understand and Follow the ND and MN State Legislatures

Dr. Nick Bauroth, Professor of Political Science at NDSU will help us understand legislative in Bismarck and St. Paul on Friday, March 1, 12:00 Noon at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 722 2nd Avenue N, Fargo. His discussion will include information on the similarities and differences in the legislatures' legislative process as well as instruction on how we can follow bills.

Please come early and enjoy a quick, but hearty meal at the Sons of Norway. They start their serving line at 11:30AM and we'll be happy to see you in the ballroom.


February 1, 2013
First Friday

Date: Friday, February 1, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave N, Fargo ND
Topic: Key Points to Understanding Health Care Reform

Ross Manson, Principal Health Care Consultant with Eide Bailly, will discuss the implementation of the Affordable Health Care Act at a public information meeting on Friday, February 1, 12:00 Noon at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 722 2nd Avenue N, Fargo. His discussion will include information about state health insurance exchanges, potential changes for employees and employers, and the impact on the health care industry.

If you come a little early, you can get a quick meal at the Sons of Norway during the presentation. They start their serving line at 11:30AM. (meal not required. :-)


2012 Election

North Dakota Voter Infomation

Minnesota Voter Information

Watch this space for info from the League on the North Dakota and Minnesota Fall 2012 Elections.

For information on the Voter ID Minnesota Constitutional Amendment go to lwvmn.org.
You will find video on the Voter ID Amendment and the League's efforts against it. You will also find links about other issues and races in Minnesota.


Voter Information

Voting and Elections Official information and services from the U.S. Government.


RRV Voter

Current Issue:

Dec-Feb 2012 issue

Back Issues


Local Links

State of North Dakota

North Dakota Secretary of State

Where to vote in Cass County
(Click "Where do you live"), or request an absentee voter application. The county also has Absentee Voter applications on their web site.

City of Fargo
We have also posted the "Fargo City Guide Update"- an informative look at the services Fargo provides and the rules guiding their use.

City of West Fargo

State of Minnesota

Minnesota Secretary of State

Clay County

City of Moorhead


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