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Letters to the Editor

New approach to reading is old approach

Gene Modin, Bismarck Do not wait for the teachers colleges to change anything. They like it the way it is. They like the results. The current method of reading instruction called by various names, such as look-say, see and say, whole word, whole language or balanced literacy have very ...

Celebrating Scandinavia, then and now

Jessica Ackerman, Minot As the president of the Norsk Hostfest board of directors, I was recently part of the delegation from Minot that visited our city’s Norwegian Sister City, Skien. This was my first time visiting Skien, and I must say, I am encouraged and energized. From our ...

Fly your US flags on Memorial Day

Cynthia Sessions, Minot Proudly fly your US flag this weekend is support of all those beautiful patriotic souls who perished defending our country and those that did not make it home. Whether you are at your campsite, at home or own a business, now is the time to replace that worn and ...

‘Consent of the governed’ requires participation

Gary Emineth, Mandan I was reminded of something important this week by a quote in a journal, from “The Federalist” #22. It reads:”The fabric of America ought to rest on the consent of governed.” It’s one of those foundational truths – one that almost shouldn’t have to be ...

Transparency bills good for voters

Barbara Headrick, President, League of Women Voters of North Dakota, Fargo-Moorhead The League of Women Voters of North Dakota’s top priority this legislative session was protecting voting rights to ensure our elections remain fair and accessible for all eligible North Dakota voters. Our ...

Legislature helped children, pregnant women

Christopher Dodso, Executive Director, North Dakota Catholic Conferenc, Bismarck Lost among most of the talk about the recent North Dakota legislative session is any recognition that legislators passed significant legislation to help pregnant women, children, and families. In December of ...