North Dakota
ND lawmakers introduce bills removing ‘sexually explicit’ books – KVRR Local News
Republicans introduce two payments within the North Dakota Legislature aimed toward eradicating “sexually express” books at shops and libraries.
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A home invoice would make it a Class B misdemeanor for any enterprise the place minors can go that provide books displaying not less than partial nudity and sexual materials.
It was launched by Republican Home Majority Chief Mike Lefor of Dickinson.
Supporters say it’s wanted resulting from graphic photos and the message it portrays about human sexuality.
“The present legislation permits for ND public libraries to have obscene materials within the library. That is one in all a number of exceptions within the present legislation. Home Invoice 1205 would eradicate these exceptions to permit for tax-payer funded libraries in ND to have obscene supplies,” Former Superintendent of Kensal Public Colleges Tom Tracy stated.
Opponents say it’s on mother and father to teach their youngsters about completely different worldviews.
“As an alternative of pre-supposing and creating clumsy legal guidelines to take away data, I’d encourage mother and father to have these conversations with their youngsters and specific what they imagine of their worldview with their household. These are very troublesome and delicate discussions and they should occur. I believe the library is there to offer data in that regard but it surely’s actually mother and father which have to specific their beliefs programs,” Director of the Fargo Public Library Timothy Dirks stated.
In September, a gaggle of individuals in Jamestown requested its library board of administrators to take away “Let’s Discuss About It. The Teen’s Information to Intercourse, Relationships and Being a Human” from circulation resulting from what they name graphic photos about human sexuality.
Dirks says criminalizing library actions will make it more durable to serve the group of their 1st Modification duties.
“If you happen to want to reside in a free and open society, you ought to be keen to know that you’ll run into issues that you’ll not agree with and you can be offended by. That’s the character of a free and open society. The library is form of the cornerstone for that for the group and society,” Dirks stated.
The invoice additionally mentions gender identification as a part of its offenses with out explaining its which means.
Republican State Sen. Todd Beard of Williston launched the same invoice within the Senate.
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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day
Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.
The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.
“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.
Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.
At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.
Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
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North Dakota State Fair kicks off Friday
MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The 2024 North Dakota State Fair opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through July 27 with a lineup packed full of entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Fair organizers say the Grandstand Showpass is your ticket to some hot acts in the country music scene, such as Lainey Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Turnpike Troubadours, and Thomas Rhett, along with a demolition derby and the MHA Indian Horse Relay. You can catch all of the acts with the Showpass for $130.
Single ticket shows are also available, including Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper, Machine Gun Kelly with Shaboozey opening the show, and hip-hop icon Lil Wayne.
Tickets are available for $85 for Mötley Crüe, $75 for Machine Gun Kelly, and $65 for Lil Wayne, with both standing room and reserved seating options available.
A season gate pass for all nine days at the fair costs $25. You get tickets online by using the “TICKETS” link at www.ndstatefair.com
It’s the 59th year of the North Dakota State Fair tradition in Minot. Fair officials say they drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
Copyright 2024 KVLY. All rights reserved.
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North Dakota delegates react to former President Trump’s RNC speech
MILWAUKEE (KFYR/KMOT) – The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
We got the chance Thursday night to speak with members of the North Dakota delegation. When we spoke to the delegates, they talked about the enthusiasm that former President Trump brought onto the stage just a week after that assassination attempt on his life.
“Well, it was exciting. He told his story in a very frank way. And it sounds like a very unique way he’s done. It’s not like he’s going to tell it that way again,” said Ben Koppelman, delegate.
“His message was amazing is we just got to make this country great again and get back to what we’re good at working hard drilling for oil, just making America great again,” said Mary Graner, delegate.
“Well, it was longer than I thought it was going to be for sure. But, you know, he gets portrayed as the guy that sows division, and he did just the opposite,” said Scott Louser, delegate.
“Amazing. I mean, breathtaking. It was so awesome. You just felt full of hope and gratitude and promise for our country,” said Wendi Baggaley, delegate.
We spoke with more of our delegates about a whole range of topics, and we will have more follow-ups in the coming days.
Copyright 2024 KFYR. All rights reserved.
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