Many police leaders around the U.S. have denounced the Memphis officers' use of force, including Fargo's police chief who said Nichols' death was due to the officers' horrendous criminal actions.
Council newcomers Rebecca Osowski, Ward 2, and Tricia Lunski, Ward 4, newly elected Grand Forks Municipal Judge Kerry Rosenquist and reelected council member Dana Sande, Ward 6, were sworn in on Tuesday night
In each contest, incumbents will be returning to stand for reelection, though two City Council members and one member of County Commission are not seeking another term.