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Editorials

‘Thank you’ observance this weekend should be a true celebration

This weekend, the Ward County Historical Society and its engaging Pioneer Village is hosting a “thank you” event in its new Burlington location for all of those who donated and otherwise supported the Village’s relocation from the North Dakota State Fair property to a location in the ...

Wind energy will continue to face challenges

A lthough NextEra Energy Resources asserts the project might eventually be revived, it was none-the-less curious that the company recently tabled a proposed wind farm project for which it had conducted wind monitoring in and near the gooseneck of Ward County as well as in Mountrail and Renville ...

Making ready for the Family Motor Coach Association

One down, two to go. The North Dakota State Fair concluded Saturday, and it was another good one put on by the State Fair staff and others. But there won’t be much time this year to reflect – two more big events are coming up almost back to back. The Family Motor Coach Convention runs ...

Armstrong, Congress must carefully consider REINS Act

Last week, U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong was among the House members introducing the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act. The aptly named REINS Act, if taken up by the House and eventually becomes the law of the land, would ostensibly rein in major executive agencies’ ...

This, that and the other thing….

What, no letters to the editor? OK, we have no letters to the editor for today’s editorial page. It pains me. That’s in large part because when I travel for personal or business reasons out of state and naturally want to review local newspapers, it is the editorial page and the letters ...

Esmond herb farm a worthy investment

A walk through the State Fair displays and exhibits reminds us of just how many people earn a living through agriculture. Farm to table, growing and delivering good food while keeping things interesting is an ongoing business in North Dakota. Big business. Just before this year’s State Fair ...