Morton County
Recent News About Morton County
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How did Burleigh, Morton Counties vote in the North Dakota U.S. Senate race?
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) won re-election over Katrina Christiansen (D), an assistant professor at the University of Jamestown. As of publication time, Cramer won statewide with 66.3%, compared to Christiansen’s 33.36%, according to unofficial results reported by the N.D. Secretary of State.
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How did Burleigh, Morton Counties vote in the ‘24 presidential race?
U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump (R) won re-election to the White House over Vice President Kamala Harris. As of publication time, Trump won nationally with 59.9% to Harris’ 47.6%, according to unofficial AP results.
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Morton County has received over $40 million in property tax relief from ND oil and gas tax revenue, report shows
Morton County received $40,746 million in property tax relief from North Dakota’s oil extraction and production tax revenue between 2008 and 2022.
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On this day in October 2016: Area schools locked down as authorities respond to pipeline protests
On October 5, 2016, Morton County officials blocked off roads going through St. Anthony area to prevent Dakota Access Pipeline protestors from disturbing active work sites and blocking access to the community.
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On this day in October 2016: Morton County issues felony arrest warrant for pipeline protestor who charged police officer on horseback
On October 3, 2016, Morton County officials filed felony charges of terrorizing and reckless endangerment against Mason Redwing for charging at police officers while on horseback.