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Editorials

Property tax relief leads wins for citizens

Having served six years in the North Dakota Senate and another six years in Congress, I can say from experience it’s rare to work on tax policy that helps those who need the most relief first, while also providing the greatest relief to those who pay the most taxes. But that’s exactly ...

End of an era: Winczewski retires

The news of Minot High boys’ basketball coach Dean Winczewski’s retirement marks the end of an era, not just for the Magicians program, but for the entire Minot community. While the record books will forever highlight his remarkable achievements – four state championships in Minot, ...

Legislature makes progress on major issues

The North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly adjourned Wednesday for crossover break, having addressed several major issues related to property tax relief, energy and agriculture, education, housing and workforce. Out of the nearly 1,100 bills introduced this session, approximately 700 made it ...

Happy New Year – time for a fresh start

The new year is a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and set new goals for what we plan to do in 2025. Many will make New Year’s resolutions – those promises we make to ourselves – but not everyone will keep them throughout the year. Certainly it was quite a year we have ...

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy and hope. For many, it is a time of family traditions, whether it’s baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree, going to church, giving gifts or helping someone in need, or other cherished traditions handed down by family members throughout the years. People ...

Programs show appreciation for local military members

Cookies and a trip home for the holidays have something in common for airmen at Minot Air Force Base. Both are programs to help make the holiday season cheerier for the airmen while also being collaborative efforts between the base and the local community. The annual cookie drive for ...