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- ↑ Havens, J.R. (January 11, 2018). "Steve Bakken announces candidacy for Bismarck mayor". KFYR. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ↑ McCormack, Cheryl (June 12, 2018). "Bakken elected as new Bismarck mayor". Bismarck Tribune . Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ↑ Hoffman, Megan (June 13, 2019). "Bakken reflects on first year in office as Bismarck Mayor". KFYR. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ↑ Dura, Jack (February 12, 2019). "Bismarck mayor praised as 'sort of a redneck' by North Dakota lawmaker on House floor". Bismarck Tribune . Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ↑ Kaleem, Jaweed (January 9, 2020). "North Dakota was an immigrant haven — until Trump was elected". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ↑ Port, Rob (January 6, 2020). "Plain Talk Podcast: Bismarck mayor weighs in on refugee resettlement ahead of possible vote". Jamestown Sun . Retrieved June 13, 2020.
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- ↑ "North Dakota coronavirus news, May 27: Bismarck emergency declaration extended". Bismarck Tribune . May 27, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Schmitz easily unseats incumbent Bakken in Bismarck mayor's race". bismarcktribune.com.
