Roscoe Streyle, Minot I want to commend the Mandan jury for their courageous and just decision on March 19, 2025, to hold Greenpeace accountable for their role in the destructive and violent Dakota Access Pipeline protests of 2016 and 2017. This verdict, which ordered Greenpeace to pay over ...

Tom Seymour, West Fargo I am writing to commend Cassidy Kersten Hjelmstad, CEO and the SRT Communications, Inc. Board of Directors for their recent distribution of a capital credit check to Tom Seymour of West Fargo, ND, in the amount of over $140.00. This gesture demonstrates the cooperative ...

Andrew Allis, Granville A recent survey of one of the largest mainline Protestant denominations in this state was just released yielding alarming statistical results. Over the last 10 years, the percentage of congregations with fewer than 50 people has doubled. In fact, presently 58% of its ...

Mary Tintes, LWVND, vice president, Fargo The League of Women Voters of North Dakota commends Representative Julie Fedorchak for holding virtual town halls. They are an important tool in keeping constituents informed and engaged. Virtual town halls are a good start, but not enough. Holding ...

Per Ostmo, Grand Forks There are 37 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the state of North Dakota. The CAH designation is designed to reduce the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals and improve access to healthcare by keeping essential services in rural communities. It is not uncommon ...

Aunnah Shaw, Minot As a prior SNAP recipient and current social work student, I support increased funding and ethical reform. I’ve submitted two formal letters to U.S. Senators outlining systemic failures in Ward County. I’m willing to speak directly as someone with lived experience and ...