On this date in 1922, The Covington Leader reported that prominent Memphis attorney, P. W. Lanier, would keep his license to practice law. The disbarment proceedings in a Memphis courtroom would end up having a dramatic effect on North Dakota politics.
North Dakota’s economy, relying heavily on the unpredictable weather, has always been volatile. Cycles of drought and harsh winters can make it hard to earn a living.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has suspended his presidential campaign. Burgum, a Republican, made the announcement Monday, Dec. 4, just shy of six months after entering the race.