Legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes will be the second measure on the November 8 election ballot — as if we needed another pacifier to get through life. Since some may think this measure is about marijuana for medical purposes, it is necessary to verify that North ...

Dear Minot: If you’re like me, you treasure the time off from work that comes with the weekend. I recognize that not everybody works Monday through Friday, but whether you have time off in the middle of the week or the weekend, my point is the same: Time off was meant to be enjoyed. For ...

One subject of criticism often levied at Rick Becker, a Bismarck plastic surgeon and businessman turned contrarian legislator, is the gonzo heel turn he took in his approach after the election of former President Donald Trump. That particular election year was historic for a number of ...

If you aren’t interested or entrenched in the realm of politics, the next few weeks are probably going to be rather annoying. When I was in the coffee shop recently, the radio was blasting a Hoeven ad. When I glanced down at my phone while I waited in line, the articles were often interrupted ...

American democracy is suffering from the symptoms of terminal illness. To have a “government of the people, for the people” it is necessary that the people are willing to govern.  Through the decades, we have expanded the definition of “the people” to include millions of people who ...

North Dakotans will vote on a measure this fall to limit the governor and state legislators to two four-year terms. While some of us support term limits, others oppose. However, we unanimously agree that voters should reject this ill-conceived measure. Its overly restrictive design will result ...