The last time we were united
MINOT, N.D. — I was 21 years old and working for my father when the planes flew into the Twin...
North Dakota
With his approval polls sagging, Biden changes the subject by declaring war on the unvaccinated
MINOT, N.D. — President Joe Biden has issued sweeping mandates for vaccination, announcing that his administration will try to force private-sector employers with...
The inconvenient truth is that renewables are making our power grids less reliable
MINOT, N.D. — We're not supposed to talk about it. There are so many political activists and pundits, corporate executives...
It’s time to stop pushing masks and focus on vaccines
MINOT, N.D. — In Fargo, despite rising number COVID-19 cases, Mayor Tim Mahoney says he doesn't believe the public would accept a...
The best way to stop abortion is to prevent unwanted pregnancies
MINOT, N.D. — A Texas law banning abortion after a heartbeat is detected has been allowed to stand by the U.S. Supreme Court. We live...
The Texas abortion law is terrible policy whatever your stance on the issue
MINOT, N.D. — For the moment, please set aside your feelings about abortion. I know the law in Texas that the Supreme Court has let...
Despite protests, North Dakota’s vaccination rate is accelerating after months of decline
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota's Department of Health has begun reporting data on infections, hospitalizations, and deaths among residents who are vaccinated....
Will it be one special session or two?
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota is going to have a special legislative session this year. That was a given because...
Anti-vaccine demagogues keep dying from COVID-19
MINOT, N.D. — At one point, conservative talk radio host Phil Valentine recorded a song parody mocking COVID-19 vaccinations and masking. “Let me tell...
Time for North Dakota’s Land Board to stop hiding behind its commissioner
MINOT, N.D. — Land Board Commissioner Jodi Smith was a bad hire for the State of North Dakota. At least some members...
