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State Politics

This is a copy of the front of one of the flyers that was sent out by Berg's office in October. The actual flyers were glossy and in full color.
Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney visited North Dakota on March 1, following visits from fellow candidates Ron Paul and Rick Santorum.
(Photo by Matt Bunk) Officials with the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands review a state map that plots out each section of state-owned land that has been leased to private industry. From left: Director of Minerals Management Drew Combs; Trust Lands Commissioner Lance Gaebe; and Investments Director Jeff Engleson
(Photo by Deena Winter) Jacki Schilke, who lives on a small ranch near Williston, says her cattle have fallen ill since an oil company drilled a well on a neighboring property. She says a doctor in Detroit determined that she has developed a medical issue that affects her lungs.
(Photo by Melanie Kuntz, Melanie Sioux Photography) Gov. Jack Dalrymple discussed some of North Dakota's most pressing issues in an exclusive interview with the Great Plains Examiner.
(Photo by Christi Stonechiper) The North Dakota Legislature voted last month to send more money to communities in the oil patch, but almost nobody thinks it will be enough to solve problems ranging from law enforcement shortages to deteriorating roads.
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(Photo by Michelle Farnsworth) Horizon Middle School has already taken steps to comply with a new state law that requires schools across the state to enforce anti-bullying policies. This photo was taken in the halls of Horizon.
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