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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was not at Trump rally when gunfire apparently erupted, spokesman says

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2 years ago

July 14, 2024

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FARGO —

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum

was not with Donald Trump when

shots were reportedly fired during the former president’s rally

in Butler, Pennsylvania, a spokesman confirmed to The Forum.

Burgum, who is considered a top contender to be Trump’s running mate, is safe, Burgum spokesman Dawson Schefter said Saturday, July 13. He did not say where the governor was, but he was not at the Pennsylvania rally on Saturday.

Trump had just started his speech there when the sound of gunfire erupted. Video showed the presumed Republican nominee putting his hand to his ear before dropping to the ground.

Law enforcement yelled “shooter down” as security surrounded Trump on stage. Trump then stood up, pumped his fist in the air and was led away, surrounded by Secret Service. In a statement, the Secret Service said the shooter was “neutralized” and is dead.

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that he was shot in the ear. A spokesperson for Trump said he was “fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility.”

Burgum is reportedly on a short list of finalists Trump is considering for his running mate. The North Dakota Republican has served as the state’s governor since 2016.

In January, Burgum announced that he would not seek a third term as governor. Around that time, he endorsed Trump and has spent

multiple days out of state

campaigning for the former president.

Burgum asked his followers on X, formerly known as Twitter, to join him and his wife, Kathryn Burgum, in praying for Trump, his family and those who attended the rally.

“We all know President Trump is stronger than his enemies,” Burgum said in a second tweet. “Today he showed it.”

Trump is expected to announce his vice president in the coming days as he prepares for his nomination to be confirmed at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention will start Monday, and reports indicate Trump’s running mate will speak there on Wednesday.

Burgum will attend the convention, Trump’s campaign confirmed on Saturday.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, both of whom are also considered to be in the running to be Trump’s vice president, will also attend the convention, the campaign said.

April Baumgarten has been a journalist in North Dakota since 2011. She joined The Forum in February 2019 as an investigative reporter. Readers can reach her at 701-241-5417 or abaumgarten@forumcomm.com.

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Uelmen scores 41 as North Dakota thumps Denver 83-67 in Summit League Championship quarterfinal

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2 hours ago

March 7, 2026

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Uelmen scores 41 as North Dakota thumps Denver 83-67 in Summit League Championship quarterfinal

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Freshman Greyson Uelmen finished with a season-high 41 points to lead North Dakota to an 83-67 victory over Denver on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Summit League Tournament.

No. 3 seed North Dakota moves on to play No. 2 seed St. Thomas-Minnesota in a Saturday semifinal. No. 1 North Dakota State plays No. 5 seed Omaha in the other semifinal.

Uelmen made 13 of 19 shots with three 3-pointers and 12 of 18 free throws, adding three steals for the Fightin’ Hawks (17-16). Eli King scored 20 points, going 7 of 17 (5 for 9 from 3-point range).

Carson Johnson led the way for the Pioneers (15-17) with 17 points. Jeremiah Burke added 13 points and Shaun Wysocki scored 11.

Uelmen had 19 points in the first half as North Dakota took a 42-29 lead into the break.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Top prospect decommits from North Dakota, considering Michigan State

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14 hours ago

March 6, 2026

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Top prospect decommits from North Dakota, considering Michigan State

Recruiting never stops in the world of college hockey, and that trend has continued for Michigan State. A huge prospect has just re-opened his recruitment, and is back on the market, and the Spartans are in the thick of it.

Carson Pilgrim, a 5-foot-11 and 185 pound forward form Warroad (MN) has decommitted from North Dakota. The current Tri-City Storm star has the attention of many across the country, including MSU.

The Spartans have been listed alongside St. Cloud State and Colorado College as schools pursuing the top USHL prospect. He more than certainly will be donning a college sweater next year and Adam Nightingale wants it to be in the green and white.

Pilgrim has 16 goals and 19 assists in 42 games in the USHL this season.

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ND Division A state girls: Thompson survives upset bid, Kindred edges Hazen

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March 6, 2026

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ND Division A state girls: Thompson survives upset bid, Kindred edges Hazen

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — The No. 2 seed Thompson Tommies survived an upset scare by defeating the No. 7 seed Rugby Panthers 39-36 on Thursday, March 5, in the quarterfinals of the North Dakota Division A girls basketball state tournament at the Jamestown Civic Center.

With 16 seconds left in the game and down 39-36, Panthers coach Jen Brossart drew up one final play in an attempt to send the game to overtime. Strong defense from the Tommies formed a cluster of players at the top of the arc, and as time expired, Panthers guard Avery Santjer put up a falling-away 3-point attempt that came up short, giving the quarterfinal victory to Thompson.

Addison Sage had 15 points to lead Thompson with Kya Hurst chipping in 11. Santjer led Rugby with 13.

Burchill’s double-double leads Valley City to win

Valley City junior forward Katie Burchill scored a 23-point double-double with 18 rebounds to lead the Hi-Liners to a 64-44 quarterfinal victory over Devils Lake on Thursday.

Valley City outscored Devils Lake 21-6 in the third quarter to take a commanding lead.

Presley Brown and Tylie Brodina each scored 12 for the Firebirds.

Burchill and sophomore forward Skye Nelson also recorded nine of Valley City’s 12 blocks.

Rylee Routledge (1) of South Prairie-Max stares down Watford City’s Lohgan Hanna on Thursday, March 5, during the 2026 NDHSAA Division A Girls Basketball State Tournament at the Jamestown Civic Center.

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South Prairie-Max runs past Watford City

South Prairie-Max scored a 50-point victory over Watford City, winning 75-25 on Thursday in the quarterfinals behind 19 points from Skotti Beck.

Mya Gunville added 12 points and Brianna Rose 11 for South Prairie-Max.

Lohgan Hanna led Watford City with nine points.

Trenbeath, Kindred squeak by Hazen

Liza Trenbeath’s 27 points paced No. 4 seed Kindred to a 56-54 win over No. 5 Hazen in Thursday’s quarterfinals.

Siera Nipstad chipped in 19 points and six rebounds as the Vikings (20-5) advanced to Friday’s state semifinals against top-seeded South Prairie-Max (24-1). Tipoff is set for 8:15 p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Kindred shot 22 of 51 (43.1%) from the field to Hazen’s 19 of 41 (46.3%)

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