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Armstrong stands up for ND jobs, American energy

When it comes to standing up for their way of life, the people of North Dakota could not have a stronger advocate than Representative Kelly Armstrong. For the past two years, I have worked with Representative Armstrong on a number of issues through his involvement in the Congressional Western Caucus, a group that advocates for the values and beliefs of rural communities across the country. Now, he has introduced legislation that will directly help the people of North Dakota – and those across the country – whose lives have been upended by President Biden’s termination of the ...

Minot AFB plays important role in local economy

Minot Air Force Base’s annual economic impact report always is a bright spot in the area’s economy. 2nd Lt. Rein Marie Northrop of the base’s 5th Comptroller Squadron on Thursday presented the base’s fiscal year 2020 report during a Zoom meeting with members of the Minot Area Chamber EDC’s Military Affairs Committee. The base’s total economic impact came to a whopping $622.3 million, the highest number at least since fiscal year 2010 and perhaps even for previous years. Although it wasn’t in the presentation, The Minot Daily News calculated, based on past base ...

Sharing a wish, thanks to Make-A-Wish North Dakota

Case Thompson, 16, of Bottineau had his wish come true on Saturday at Pure Powersports in Minot when he was surprised with a fish house and other gear. What a fantastic gift to a teenager who has been through a lot already in his young life. Make-A-Wish North Dakota representatives Christy Mehus, Fargo, and Dawn Roness, Minot, made the presentation to Case who was diagnosed with cancer last year. As Regional Editor Eloise Ogden reported Monday, Case, 16, was diagnosed with cancer last year and referred to Make-A-Wish North Dakota by his child life specialist at Sanford Bismarck. ...

Former tribal chairman embodied good leadership

North Dakota lost a good leader in 2020 upon the death of Jesse Taken Alive. I am writing this on Martin Luther King Day and contemplating what good leadership is all about. Out of the downward vortex of mistreatment, broken promises, darkness, anger and hurt on the Standing Rock Reservation, Jesse Taken Alive emerged as a strong and gentle leader. He led peaceful but relentless efforts to bring about change for his people. The person I came to know as Jay carried deep in his heart his Sioux heritage and culture and worked hard to better the lives of those who chose him to ...

New city manager saying the right things

Minot’s new city manager, on the job for less than a month, certainly has his hands full – and Minot so far seems to be in very capable hands. The Minot Daily News published an in-depth story on Harold Stewart in Saturday’s edition. In that article comments by Stewart revealed that he already has a finger on the pulse of the Magic City. Two of his comments are especially worth reading again: About partnerships and teamwork – “I think (trust and credibility) are going to be very integral in our ability to reach the potential that I can see going forward. The future of Minot ...

Vaccine production must rise to meet demand

North Dakota is one of the nation’s top states in immunizing its population against COVID-19, but figures indicate there’s a long way to go in meeting the need and demand for the vaccine. As of Jan. 19, only 3.5% of the U.S. population had been vaccinated. First District Health Unit listed Ward County at about 5.3%. Operation Warp Speed that brought vaccines to the market in record time now is being criticized for its slowness in getting vaccines to the states and into the arms of people. Locally, rapid-test sites for COVID-19 have helped free up public health workers who have ...