BISMARCK — State Sen. Kristin Roers, R-Fargo, has been given the 2025 Election Hero Award by North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe.

State Sen. Kristin Roers of Fargo has been announced as the recipient of the 2025 Election Hero Award. “North Dakota elections are safe, secure, accurate, and timely because of the laws our Legislature has put in place,

Most states open their polls at 7 a.m. local time. Others start voting as early as 5 a.m. or as late as 10 a.m. What time do polls open on Election Day, Nov. 4? Here’s what to know for all 50 states. Arizona: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Connecticut: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The federal government shutdown dominated news in October both nationally and in North Dakota. Here is a breakdown of the most important stories you may have missed during the month.