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Letters to the Editor

National voter list creates unnecessary burden

North Dakota is the only state in the country without voter registration, which makes Trump's order on creating a national voter list very concerning. States don’t keep a list of voters ahead of time. They generally verify eligibility when people show up, and it’s worked for a long time ...

Letter to the Editor

As a retired banker, farmer, and state legislator, I have seen firsthand how financial policy shapes the strength of rural communities. Congress is now considering the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which offers a necessary and responsible step forward. The Act establishes clear standards ...

Opposing perspectives doesn’t indicate party in trouble

In 1787, the Constitutional Convention was held to revise the Articles of Confederation. The delegates were deeply divided. Each delegate thought they held the plan for the best way forward. These men, our founding fathers, were ready to walk away, and let their egos get in the way of ...

Letters to the Editor

Democratic-NPL is in touch with ND voters Carter Hass Valley City Three years ago I would’ve laughed at the idea of going to the ND Dem-NPL State Convention. But on March 7, 2026, I found myself, at 18 years old, attending as a delegate from District 24. Needless to say, I was shocked by ...

Letter to the Editor: History preservation includes Indigenous people’s story

As an Indigenous woman and a state representative from Mandaree, I was raised to understand that land carries memory. The hills, rivers, and plains of this region hold the stories of our ancestors. That is why I am troubled by the recent secretarial order issued by Doug Burgum, which has led to ...

National parks face staffing, financial challenges

Lillian Crook, Bismarck I have been in love with National Parks for as long as I have conscious memory. Back in the 1960s & 1970s, my family camped in countless National Parks. At this point in life, I have visited every National Park except the two, and I intend to visit those two. ...