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“We need to do it right the first time.”

“We need to do it right the first time“: ND Ag commissioner candidates offer different views on data center development.

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“I’m in this race to fix stuff”

Vern Thompson 10/18/26 Vern Thompson 10/18/26

Ag Commissioner Debate

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“The taxpayers have a right to know what elected officials are doing, and we haven't seen that.”

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Thompson questions Goehring’s priorities following open records request into agriculture commissioner’s schedule

Vern Thompson 10/13/26 Vern Thompson 10/13/26

North Dakota ag commissioner's calendar shows few meetings with farmers, opponent says

Vern Thompson 10/12/26 Vern Thompson 10/12/26

Is our opponent prioritizing agriculture? We did an Open Records Request to find out.

Vern Thompson 10/6/26 Vern Thompson 10/6/26

“North Dakota needs direction, we need a roadmap"

Vern Thompson 10/4/26 Vern Thompson 10/4/26

Williston residents discuss data center benefits, risks at public forum

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Data center experts, local officials answer questions, address concerns

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Farmers in crisis: mental health matters on the prairie

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Vern Thompson Announces 90-Day Harvest Transport Fuel Refund Plan, Governor Armstrong Follows with 60-day Plan

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80 Attend Williston Data Center Public Forum Hosted by Vern Thompson

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North Dakotans Look for Answers as Questions on Data Centers Mount

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Vern Thompson Highlights Data Centers

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Former Ag Commissioner Sarah Vogel Endorses Vern Thompson

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Thompson: Farmers Need Action from Ag Commissioner

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300 Attend Vern’s Data Center Forum in Casselton

Bruce Palmer 9/8/26 Bruce Palmer 9/8/26

Republican Primary PSC Candidate Endorses Vern Thompson for Agriculture Commissioner

Today on AM 1100 The Flag, Chris Olson (R), ND Public Service Commission candidate who earned 45.6% of the vote in the June 2026 Republican primary, endorsed Vern Thompson (Dem-NPL) for Agriculture Commissioner.

“Vern Thompson, as a man, you have my support” - Chris Olson

Bruce Palmer 9/8/26 Bruce Palmer 9/8/26

Data Center Impacts to be Discussed at Public Forum in Mapleton September 15