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Letters to the Editor

Pleased to see study input on Highway 52

Duane Brekke, Minot I was elated to see the Oct. 22 The Minot Daily News front page headline. Last legislative session, Sen. Karen Krebsbach and Gov. Burgum had a hearing on Highway 52 (one of the deadliest 22 miles of road in North Dakota). I was asked to be a presenter. My area was the ...

Traffic lights essential at intersection

Mary Huff, Minot Per Oct. 22 Minot Daily, “Four-way stop proposed.” This article revealed neither Council nor engineers have bothered to park on one of these corners, side streets, or alleys during high traffic times. Here’s a simple breakdown showing why traffic lights are needed and ...

Scout troop seeks leaders

Lucas Fairaizl, First Class Scout, Deering The reason why I’m writing this is because Boy Scout Troop 425 of Minot has had a great impact on me as well as many other people in making them more responsible as well as nicer people. Troop 425 is currently looking for a Scoutmaster and other ...

Disappointed with loss of tradition

Sherry (Storbeck) Pederson, Alexandria, Minn. With total disappointment, I’m letting the public know the decision that has been made to not go with the Minot High tradition of sitting in the numbers using maroon and gold gowns for the 2025 Graduation. This has been a tradition for over 45 ...

MACEDC disrespectful to support KIL ND campaign

Lianne Zeltinger, Minot The Minot City Council meeting had a couple of “intense” moments. The one I want to respond to is the comments and request by Alderman Scott Samuelson. First, I commend his steadfastness towards his principles, but also because of my support in changing the pocket ...

Mental health services should be local

Madison Hanson, Fargo Minot should be deeply concerned about the proposal to build a $400 million state hospital in Jamestown. As a Master of Social Work student specializing in public policy, I see a critical misalignment between this plan and the needs of the Minot community. Instead of ...