Statistics show violent crime has risen 45% in Fargo since 2019. A new collaborative initiative announced Tuesday by U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider seeks to quell the tide.
"Judges are nominated and appointed through a largely opaque process guided by a few people whose personal connections to the candidates seemingly matter a great deal. We could do better."
Burgum said the court will benefit from Judge Doug Bahr's "analytical skills, compassion, high integrity and character, sense of fundamental fairness and deep understanding of the law."
Burgum said the court will benefit from Judge Doug Bahr's "analytical skills, compassion, high integrity and character, sense of fundamental fairness and deep understanding of the law."