Upcoming Events- Meet Vern in Your Town!
People’s Town Hall — Fort Yates
Join Vern in Fort Yates!
Real change starts with real conversations. Hear from Vern and Democratic-NPL candidates and ask the tough questions at our People's Town Hall in Fort Yates.
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People's Town Hall —Mayville
Real change starts with real conversations. ask the Dem-NPL endorsed candidates about rural healthcare, data centers, and other issues at a town hall meeting in Mayville.
District 12 Farm-to-Table Fundraiser
Vern will join district and statewide candidates at a farm-to-table fundraiser for District 29.
Special guests will include Dianne Norris and John Kelly for District 29 Senate and House, Trygve Hammer for US House, Ryan Braunberger for Secretary of State, and John Pederson and Scot Kelsh for PSC.
This event is a chance to learn about the work District 12 Dem-NPL and coalition groups are doing to build strong public engagement and organize for the future.
Farm fresh local sirloin steaks and sides. Bring your own steak knife!
Buy tickets here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/d12farmtable
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Meet and Greet in Jamestown
Vern will join District 29 legislative candidates John Kelly and Dianne Norris and statewide candidates at a meet-and-greet hosted by the District 29 Dem-NPL.
Come for open-house style conversation and refreshments!
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Minot State University Homecoming Parade
Vern will join the Souris Valley Dem-NPL in the MSU homecoming parade. Come over to the truck and say hello.
Go Beavers!
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Souris Valley Campaign Rally
Join Vern, statewide and local candidates for free food, live music, beverages and fun!
Cass County North Dakota Farmers Union Town Hall
Vern will join other candidates at the Veterans Club in Casselton to listen to voters, take questions, and discuss the issues that matter to you and your communities.
Food will be served, and beverages will be available for purchase.
Everyone is welcome!
Hosted by Casselton Local Farmers Union and Cass County Farmers Union.
Data Center Forum
Vern Thompson, candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, will host a Data Center Forum on Tuesday, September 15, 7:00-9:00 PM, at the Mapleton Community Center, 651 2nd St, Mapleton, ND.
This event is for the public to have their voices heard and get answers on what we know about data center development across the state of North Dakota. Presenters will talk about energy and water use, development scale, benefits, impacts, and what communities can do to plan.
Agenda:
1. The Water Use Myth, presented by Environmental Engineer Sandra Larson
2. Data Center Power Use and Infrastructure, presented by Nuclear Engineer Ian Gilley
3. Responsible Hyperscale Development Framework, presented by Vern Thompson
4. Public Q&A
Big Iron Farm and Construction Show
Team Thompson will be here in force representing Vern and his fight to bring transparency, accountability and integrity to the state government.
We are looking for volunteers to help man and woman the booth. Sign up.
Mandan Community Meeting
Join us for another Data Center Community Meeting! We will share what we know and want to hear from you.
District 2 Data Center Meeting
Vern will be attending an Open on Data Centers hosted by Senator Mark Enget (R) District 2. Senator Enget has pulled together a great line-up of District 2 and beyond county commissioners, economic development, and land and zoning officials. Als a number of state agencies will be represented.
Senator Enget says, “District 2 communities are being confronted with the possibility of hosting a data center. An informed community is the best foundation for making decisions that will shape our future.” Hear, hear!
District 28 Democratic-NPL Summer BBQ
Join Vern and all the statewide candidates in Oakes for the D28 Summer BBQ. Brats and burgers on the grill and all the fixings will be provided. Water and tea will also be provided. Feel free to bring your own beverage.
To RSVP or ask questions call Joan at 701.710.0201
Horace Bean Days Parade
Join Vern, candidates and the District 27 Dem-NPL for the Horace Bean Days Parade. Parade starts at 11. Line-up starts at 10. Walk to support Vern for Ag Commissioner!
United Tribes Technical College International Powwow
Vern is looking forward to visiting with friends old and new while taking in the sounds, sights and regalia at this important event. More information→ https://unitedtribespowwow.com/
Vern Thompson for Agriculture Commissioner Homecoming Party
Join us for the Vern Thompson for Agriculture Commissioner Homecoming Party. Beef Brisket and Live Music, featuring Lanny and the Barn Jammers. $50 Suggested Donation.
Do you have mad baking skills? Compete in the Bar Bakeoff for a chance to win a spatula, apron, and bragging rights!
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Town Hall- Grafton
Join Vern and all the Democratic-NPL candidates for a lively discussion about rural healthcare, data centers and other issues.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Meeting
Join Vern for the AI and Data Center Committee meeting.
Vern’s been stomping the state hearing from people everywhere that they are concerned about data centers popping up with no local input and little planning.
Vern’s offering two common sense solutions:
Banning public officials signing non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s).
A one year moratorium on new data centers to give communities time to do research, give and gather public input, and pass ordinances.
Be there Monday. Hold our elected officials accountable. Express your concerns.
Agenda: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/interim/27-5194-02000-meeting-agenda.pdf
Can’t make the meeting? Use our quick and easy tool to write to the committee before August 31 ➡️ https://actionnetwork.org/letters/write-the-ai-committee?source=direct_link
Battle of the Brats
Join Vern as he attends the District 7 3rd Annual Battle of the Brats on August 30 at Sertoma Park, Shelter 10, in Bismarck! This all-region fundraiser brings together Democrats from all nine Region Six districts for good food, friendly competition, conversation, and community. Proceeds will support the coordinated campaign, and RSVPs are encouraged.
This is a battle between Team Blue (Warren) and Team Pink (Kat).
Please join us for the rematch of the year and support the team
of your choosing as Team Pink returns to defend the title of best
brat in town!
Featuring the Dad Bod Band as this year’s entertainment. Dad Bod will play a program of selected music after the meal is served at 5:30 PM.
Data Center Forum- Harwood, ND
All are welcome to attend a data center forum in Harwood.
Forum agenda:
North Dakota Data Center Overview
Review of the Responsible Hyperscale Development Framework with Vern Thompson, candidate for Agriculture Commissioner
Public Comments
Drought Tour
The Drought Tour continues with stops across Golden Valley, Hettinger, and Bowman counties.
Drought Tour- Gary Meyer Farm
“You can’t understand what our farmers and ranchers are going through by staying in an office in Bismarck. You have to get out into these communities and see what’s happening on the ground.”— Vern Thompson
Drought Tour- Scott Shively Farm
“You can’t understand what our farmers and ranchers are going through by staying in an office in Bismarck. You have to get out into these communities and see what’s happening on the ground.”— Vern Thompson
Drought Tour- Austin Langely Farm
“You can’t understand what our farmers and ranchers are going through by staying in an office in Bismarck. You have to get out into these communities and see what’s happening on the ground.”— Vern Thompson
Drought Tour- Ross Lockhart Farm
“You can’t understand what our farmers and ranchers are going through by staying in an office in Bismarck. You have to get out into these communities and see what’s happening on the ground.”— Vern Thompson
Drought Tour- John Steckler Farm
“You can’t understand what our farmers and ranchers are going through by staying in an office in Bismarck. You have to get out into these communities and see what’s happening on the ground.” Vern Thompson
Press Conference Regarding Legislature's Special Session
Vern Thompson, candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, is holding a press conference Tuesday, August 11, at 10 AM, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library to make a major announcement regarding the Special Legislative Session.
Hiddendale Farm Field Day
Vern will be participating in a tour of innovative organic farming at Hiddendale Farm, a fifth-generation, 700-acre homestead stewarded by Glen Philbrick alongside his parents.
Farmer's Breakfast- Max, ND
Free caramel rolls (a Friday favorite at KYF!), coffee and conversation with Vern Thompson, your next North Dakota Ag Commissioner.
Mandan Data Center Meeting
Come to a Mandan community meeting on data centers on August 6, 6:30-8:30 pm, at the new Mandan High School auditorium!
Paul Overby Soil Health Day
Vern is going to be attending the Paul Overby Soil Health Day. It looks like an incredible program.