Red River Valley Voter Back Issues

This issue recognizes the League of Women Voters United States’ 82nd anniversary and outlines plans for National Convention participation, monthly meetings, the Women in Action conference, and the Annual Freedom Lecture. Local government reports cover Fargo City Commission appointments, school facility planning, and findings from the League’s study of appointed boards and commissions. It features member Carla Hartje.

This issue reports on the League’s study of local boards and commissions, property tax exemptions, and LWVMN’s plans for interviews with local legislators and a study of immigration’s impact. It includes local government reports on park and recreation priority planning and highlights a presentation on Islam and the first Powwow held locally in three years.

The issue reflects on the September 11 attacks and the League’s work to protect democratic institutions and civil liberties, including its study of area boards and commissions. Local government reports cover municipal growth, special assessments, election administration, and school board governance. It also notes national recognition from LWVUS for Suzanne Dobbins and features Helen Rudie.

This issue announces the start of the League’s local study of city boards and commissions. Local government reports cover zoning and annexation, sewer financing, flood response, school and library budgets, and changes in school board election timing. It also highlights Minnesota legislative updates and explains the Fargo School Board’s policy governance model.

This issue details adoption of a study of local boards and commissions and examines local government issues, including inner city revitalization, school board budget shortfalls, and elections. It features reports on wind energy, the United Nations, the North Dakota Human Rights Division, and a profile of member Katherine Rogne.

This issue includes the League’s nonpartisan policy and a member letter on the Electoral College. Local government reports cover zoning, school closures tied to budget shortfalls, and concerns about equal opportunity for minorities. It also features Barbara Headrick.

This issue reports on support for a state human rights commission, a study of election laws, and the League’s position favoring direct election of the president. Local government reports cover housing inspections, downtown planning, and school budget pressures. It also highlights cooperation between area superintendents and features Kathie Kvalvog and Diane Meyer.

This issue covers local government discussions on dance halls, downtown development, and school district planning. It also highlights the first student chapter at Concordia College, voter education, changes to low income children’s health insurance coverage, and member Janel Sandvig.

This issue marks the League’s 80th anniversary and welcomes new Board members. Local government reports cover cell tower placement, flood damage, airport improvements, and school staffing. It also highlights members Colleen Herman and Sherbanoo Aziz.

This issue reports on a school budget shortfall, new sports facilities, and library planning. It introduces DNet, later known as VOTE411, and features former LWVND President Genevieve Durben.