Hoeven, Berg, Local Officials Hold Roundtable on Flood Preparations in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. - Sen. John Hoeven, Rep. Rick Berg, Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern, Oxbow Mayor Jim Nyhof, and Cass County Commissioners Darrell Vanyo and Scott Wagner held a roundtable meeting in Fargo this morning to discuss Red River Valley flood protection efforts. Participating in the meeting were Cass County Administrator Bonnie Johnson and County Engineer, Keith Berndt; Fargo City Commissioner Tim Mahoney; Fargo City Administrator Pat Zavoral and City Engineer Mark … Continue Reading

Hoeven to Hold Community Roundtables in North Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. John Hoeven will hold roundtable discussions with state, local and federal officials in North Dakota communities on Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Meetings will be held on Monday in Fargo on flood preparations and in Grand Forks on base retention. Rep. Rick Berg will join him at the Monday meetings. A Tuesday meeting in Bismarck will address North Dakota's opposition to an Army Corps of Engineers plan to charge residents and businesses for Missouri Rive… Continue Reading

Hoeven Statement on Tragic Shootings in Tucson

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson, Arizona yesterday: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic events in Tucson, and extend my deepest sympathy to all who were injured and the families of those who were killed. During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with Congresswoman Giffords, her family, and the families of all who were injured."… Continue Reading

Hoeven Sworn in as North Dakota's U.S. Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen.-elect John Hoeven was sworn into office by Vice President Joseph Biden this afternoon as North Dakota's 22nd senator in a formal ceremony at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Senator, along with 13 other new senators, took the oath of office before a group of family and friends on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Accompanying him were North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad and former North Dakota Sen. Mark Andrews. "Mikey and I are honored and excited to be here in o… Continue Reading

Hoeven Sworn In As North Dakota's U.S. Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen.-elect John Hoeven was sworn into office by Vice President Joseph Biden this afternoon as North Dakota's 22nd senator in a formal ceremony at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. The Senator, along with 13 other new senators, took the oath of office before a group of family and friends on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Accompanying him were North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad and former North Dakota Sen. Mark Andrews. "Mikey and I are honored and excited to be here in… Continue Reading

Guard Honors Former N.D. Governor Hoeven

BISMARCK, N.D. -The North Dakota National Guard honored former Gov. John Hoeven and his wife Mikey this afternoon at a ceremony at the Guard's Raymond J. Bohn Armory. About 200 Soldiers and Airmen assembled to witness the award presentation. Hoeven was awarded the North Dakota Distinguished Service Medal, the North Dakota National Guard's highest award for his leadership as its commander in chief throughout the past 10 years. During his tenure as governor, more than 5,300 Soldiers and Airmen … Continue Reading