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Letters to the Editor

Christ’s actions resound today

Lillian Bachmeier, Mandan This is the season of lent, where Christians solemnly remember the death of their Savior, Jesus Christ. Catholics will relive this agony through the Stations of the Cross, prayerfully recounting the events that led Him away to Calvary. But, one event is not ...

Consider all impacts of oil, gas activity

Denise A. Dykeman, Minot I read the article “Studies Show Oil Industry’s Impact on ND” and shook my head. The article cites Ron Ness, the president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council, touting the great jobs and tax revenue that can be achieved with production of 50,000 barrels a ...

Bills targeting LGBTQ+ hurts businesses, communities

Jazmine Schultz, Minot Affinity Counseling & Education Center, Agassiz Associates, Arch Dental, Badlanders LLC, Becoming Balanced, Better Deeds, Brick Oven Bakery, Canopy Medical Clinic, Carmine & Hayworth Vintage, Carroll Properties, Dahms Design, Dakota Foot & Ankle Clinic, ...

Virtue signaling on changing child abuse law

Jeffrey Dunford, San Diego, Calif. “Estimated 400 children abused” – now another vote garnishing virtue signaling statute change, SB2282. Above quote from Rep. Hogan in HB1456 testimony in the judiciary committee February 7, 2011, 14139. pg 8, changing child abuse statute. Her ...

Shame on Minot legislators

Jane Hirst Minot Shame on the four Minot legislators who voted against HB 1491, which provides funding to increase the number of students eligible to receive free school meals. The original bill would have provided free meals to all students, but was amended to provide them to those ...

Still time to fix big mistake in HB 1082

Amber Vibeto Minot Although HB 1082 has been signed into law, I would like to address the mischaracterization of the concerns surrounding this bill. According to Ed Smith, Chair of the Uniform Commercial Code 2022 Amendments Enactment Committee, misinformation is being spread regarding ...