Rob Port
@robport.bsky.social
Reporter and columnist for the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Host of the Plain Talk podcast. Husband, dad, baseball nerd, and proud North Dakotan.
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Port: Signing the door
Some Christmas thoughts on memories that matter.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Republicans refused to negotiate with Democrats on extending health insurance subsidies to the point where the government shut down. Now, as Americans are hurt by premium hikes, they're open to it.
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Port: You couldn't have said this in August, Senator?
Republicans refused to negotiate with Democrats on extending health insurance subsidies to the point where the government shut down. Now, as Americans are hurt by premium hikes, they're open to it.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Republicans refused to negotiate with Democrats on extending health insurance subsidies to the point where the government shut down. Now, as Americans are hurt by premium hikes, they're open to it.
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Americans, North Dakotans, are poorer because the cost of health care is out of control, and the politicians are doing nothing.
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Port: Prominent kitty litter conspiracy theorist running for the North Dakota Legislature
The voters elect people like this, and then we wonder why our government spends so much time, and expends so many resources, on so many stupid things.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Americans, North Dakotans, are poorer because the cost of health care is out of control, and the politicians are doing nothing.
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After breaking news this year of a scandal in Young Republican groups in places like New York and Vermont, Politico revisits my nearly identical story from 2022 about North Dakota Young Republicans sharing bigoted and hateful comments in a private messaging group.
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A Forgotten Young Republicans Scandal Shows How Hard It Is for Party Elders to Control Young Troops
The 2022 group chat with bigoted messages led to few consequences.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
After breaking news this year of a scandal in Young Republican groups in places like New York and Vermont, Politico revisits my nearly identical story from 2022 about North Dakota Young Republicans sharing bigoted and hateful comments in a private messaging group.
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The voters elect people like this, and then we wonder why our government spends so much time, and expends so many resources, on so many stupid things.
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Port: Prominent kitty litter conspiracy theorist running for the North Dakota Legislature
The voters elect people like this, and then we wonder why our government spends so much time, and expends so many resources, on so many stupid things.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The voters elect people like this, and then we wonder why our government spends so much time, and expends so many resources, on so many stupid things.
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As this year ends, and a new election year is set to begin, some thoughts on what good politics look like.
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Port: On politics, both good and bad
As this year ends, and a new election year is set to begin, some thoughts on what good politics look like.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
As this year ends, and a new election year is set to begin, some thoughts on what good politics look like.
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How North Dakota's current governor and his predecessor are each handling the cruelty of the MAGA era is a study in contrasts.
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Port: Armstrong and Burgum, leader and follower
How North Dakota's current governor and his predecessor are each handling the cruelty of the MAGA era is a study in contrasts.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
How North Dakota's current governor and his predecessor are each handling the cruelty of the MAGA era is a study in contrasts.
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🔊 On this Plain Talk, newly-elected North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue talks bailouts, health care and agriculture's need for predictable policies.
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Plain Talk: 'I hate that we're relying on emergency ad hoc payments again'
🔊 On this Plain Talk, newly-elected North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue talks bailouts, health care and agriculture's need for predictable policies.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🔊 On this Plain Talk, newly-elected North Dakota Farmers Union president Matt Perdue talks bailouts, health care and agriculture's need for predictable policies.
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Representatives for Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office are touting selectively-released crime statistics to lawmakers even though the 2024 crime report has yet to be released.
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Port: How do you have a legislative hearing about crime with no crime report?
Representatives for Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office are touting selectively-released crime statistics to lawmakers even though the 2024 crime report has yet to be released.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Representatives for Attorney General Drew Wrigley's office are touting selectively-released crime statistics to lawmakers even though the 2024 crime report has yet to be released.
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🔊 On this Plain Talk, Rep. Jonathan Warrey and Rep. Glenn Bosch talk about in-state investments and the need to consolidate North Dakota's economic development efforts.
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Plain Talk: 'We've just got too many programs'
🔊 On this Plain Talk, Rep. Jonathan Warrey and Rep. Glenn Bosch talk about in-state investments and the need to consolidate North Dakota's economic development efforts.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
🔊 On this Plain Talk, Rep. Jonathan Warrey and Rep. Glenn Bosch talk about in-state investments and the need to consolidate North Dakota's economic development efforts.
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North Dakota is a very young state, with a lot of young families. With the price of everything from groceries to health care spiraling, they will vote to save themselves some money on school lunches.
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Port: This is why the school lunch ballot measure is going to pass
North Dakota is a very young state, with a lot of young families. With the price of everything from groceries to health care spiraling, they will vote to save themselves some money on school lunches.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
North Dakota is a very young state, with a lot of young families. With the price of everything from groceries to health care spiraling, they will vote to save themselves some money on school lunches.
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Walz is clearly, demonstrably bad at his job. If that were enough to cost a politician their job, America would be in a much better place.
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Port: Gov. Tim Walz should resign
Walz is clearly, demonstrably bad at his job. If that were enough to cost a politician their job, America would be in a much better place.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Walz is clearly, demonstrably bad at his job. If that were enough to cost a politician their job, America would be in a much better place.
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Attorney General Drew Wrigley has also issued an opinion finding that the commission exceded its authority by issuing an opinion allowing politicians to use campaign funds for some personal expenses.
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Port: Sagsveen refuses to resign from Ethics Commission despite expiration of term
Attorney General Drew Wrigley has also issued an opinion finding that the commission exceded its authority by issuing an opinion allowing politicians to use campaign funds for some personal expenses.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Attorney General Drew Wrigley has also issued an opinion finding that the commission exceded its authority by issuing an opinion allowing politicians to use campaign funds for some personal expenses.
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On this Plain Talk, Hamida Dakane, a former state lawmaker and a member of North Dakota's Somali community, reflects on President Donald Trump's despicable comments about her people.
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Plain Talk: 'Where is our home if America is not our home?'
On this Plain Talk, Hamida Dakane, a former state lawmaker and a member of North Dakota's Somali community, reflects on President Donald Trump's despicable comments about her people.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
On this Plain Talk, Hamida Dakane, a former state lawmaker and a member of North Dakota's Somali community, reflects on President Donald Trump's despicable comments about her people.
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Do data center companies want their issue to be another abortion or gun rights, where Democrats are automatically opposed and Republicans are automatically in favor?
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Port: Eco-terrorists, Doug?
Do data center companies want their issue to be another abortion or gun rights, where Democrats are automatically opposed and Republicans are automatically in favor?
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December 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Do data center companies want their issue to be another abortion or gun rights, where Democrats are automatically opposed and Republicans are automatically in favor?
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In Fargo, some local taxing entities defeated an exemption, which is a sign that Gov. Kelly Armstrong's property tax reform is having the desired impact.
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Port: The era of promiscuous property tax exemptions may be over
In Fargo, some local taxing entities defeated an exemption, which is a sign that Gov. Kelly Armstrong's property tax reform is having the desired impact.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In Fargo, some local taxing entities defeated an exemption, which is a sign that Gov. Kelly Armstrong's property tax reform is having the desired impact.
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On this Plain Talk, Gov. Kelly Armstrong talks about his efforts on homelessness, the upcoming legislative session, and the beginnings of work on North Dakota's next budget.
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Plain Talk: 'I want to be the governor for everybody'
On this Plain Talk, Gov. Kelly Armstrong talks about his efforts on homelessness, the upcoming legislative session, and the beginnings of work on North Dakota's next budget.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
On this Plain Talk, Gov. Kelly Armstrong talks about his efforts on homelessness, the upcoming legislative session, and the beginnings of work on North Dakota's next budget.
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Not so long ago, open and overt racism would earn you personal and professional ostracism. Now, it’s rewarded.
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Port: Racism for fun and profit
Not so long ago, open and overt racism would earn you personal and professional ostracism. Now, it’s rewarded.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Not so long ago, open and overt racism would earn you personal and professional ostracism. Now, it’s rewarded.
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President Donald Trump is spending money we don't have to address a problem he's made worse while wearing the scar of this self-inflicted wound like a medal.
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Port: Fargo commissioner threatens to let property burn over political fight
He won't, because he has no integrity, but Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn should resign.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
President Donald Trump is spending money we don't have to address a problem he's made worse while wearing the scar of this self-inflicted wound like a medal.
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He won't, because he has no integrity, but Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn should resign.
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Port: Fargo commissioner threatens to let property burn over political fight
He won't, because he has no integrity, but Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn should resign.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
He won't, because he has no integrity, but Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn should resign.
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Becker, a darling of the populist faction of the NDGOP, is suddenly critical of Trump as he runs to reclaim a seat in the state Legislature.
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Port: Is Rick Becker's Trump flip-flop a sign the MAGA crack-up has come to North Dakota?
Becker, a darling of the populist faction of the NDGOP, is suddenly critical of Trump as he runs to reclaim a seat in the state Legislature.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Becker, a darling of the populist faction of the NDGOP, is suddenly critical of Trump as he runs to reclaim a seat in the state Legislature.
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A populist-controlled Legislature would mean a dramatic shift in how North Dakota is governed.
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Port: This will be a pivotal election for North Dakota
A populist-controlled Legislature would mean a dramatic shift in how North Dakota is governed.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A populist-controlled Legislature would mean a dramatic shift in how North Dakota is governed.
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