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Letters to the Editor

Youth, businesses unite to honor veterans

Robyn Stoner, Minot The cadets of the Civil Air Patrol Magic City Composite Squadron have boots on the ground, hanging posters at Minot businesses to promote Wreaths Across America. As I’ve walked alongside them to offer a boost of confidence and clarification when needed, I’ve been ...

Lost discount symptomatic of high taxes

John Schollmeyer, Minot On Oct.7 I lost my bid to recover my 5% tax discount of $407. I was a day late because the post office failed to pick up the mail on Feb.18. The Ward County Commissioners voted 2 to 3 against. If successful I would have given it to the food bank. The $407 is less ...

Compromise needed on both sides of aisle

Gary Schell, Minot Stop pointing fingers. It’s the fault of Democrats and Republicans. There is such a thing as compromise, step up and be the hero. But with bullies on both sides saying – If you don’t do what I want I’m not talking. Like kindergarten kids. How many times have you ...

Wind farm process violates transparency, citizen rights

Larry Danduran New Rockford As many readers know, I have been described as a “vocal critic” of the proposed wind conversion project in Eddy County. However, my actions are not rooted in opposition to renewable energy. They are driven by a duty to protect the people of this county from ...

Kudos to park district for pumpkin walk

Rob Schutt Minot For the sixth year, my family has attended the Minot Pumpkin Walk at the Woodland Trails. We would like to say well done to the parks department for putting on another great event. This event has been run very well every year and it is great to see the community ...

Class rings are good as gold these days

Duane Brekke, Minot I, Duane Brekke, was in the high school class ring business the years of 1961 to 2000. Forty years of being blessed and in North Dakota. I was called “The Ring Man.” In the first 12 years of my career, gold was $35.00 per ounce, making the price of a class ring ...