A Kid in Fargo Thinks Climate Change Might Kill Him Before He’s 50, How Did We Get to This Point?
In Fargo this week, there was a climate change town hall organized by Fargo City Commissioner John Strand. It was...
Print Column: Be Thankful That Americans Choose to Do So Much of What They Don’t Have To
MINOT, N.D. — One of the wonders of our free society is that nobody is required to do much of...
Jason Bohrer: The Coal Industry Loves Electric Cars
This guest post was submitted by Jason Bohrer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Lignite Energy Council. In October,...
Do We Really Think So Little of the Value of Voting That We’re Willing to Let Children Do It?
Not so long ago, we had a rollicking national debate about a new health care policy - the Affordable Care...
Fargo Choosing to Double Traffic Fines Just Opened a Legal Can of Worms
UPDATE: Since writing this post I've learned that other communities, such as Grand Forks, have also taken advantage of the...
Print Column: Maybe Parents Shouldn’t Be Allowed at Sporting Events
MINOT, N.D. — What is it about sports which bring out the absolute worst in some parents? We’ve all seen...
Why Are So Few North Dakotans Seeking Pardons for Marijuana Convictions?
The State of North Dakota has created a new, streamlined process through which those with minor marijuana-related convictions can apply...
Minot’s City Manager Took the Fire Chief on a Pricey Trip to Nashville
Last month, October 20-23, the International City/County Management Association held its annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Minot City Manager Tom Barry attended the...
We Should Be Governed by the Law, Not by Politics
Politics is the means through which we choose who gets to make the law and what the law says. Politics...
Senator Kevin Cramer: Congress Should Put Aside Political Theatrics and Fix Our Nation’s Infrastructure
This guest post was submitted by North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer. He serves on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee,...
