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Letters to the Editor

‘Beautiful’ bill misses mark for everyday folks

Ashley Gaschk, Bismarck Last week, all three of our representatives in Washington voted to approve the President’s spending bill. They called this “a big win” that provides “tax relief for everyday Americans” and “certainty to American families” Congresswoman Fedorchak’s, ...

Minot State led in implementing Title IX

Duane Brekke, Minot A recent letter to the editor regarding the athletic opportunities created for women and girls with the passage of Title IX in 1972 brought to mind the response to Title IX by then Minot State University President Gordon Olson. President Olson sat down with his athletic ...

ND should encourage hydrogen energy sector development

Tom DeVilbiss, Westhope North Dakota has consistently led in energy development, from coal to oil and natural gas and now, even wind energy. In January 2025, the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) initiative, of which North Dakota is a part, entered Phase 1 the concept development stage. This ...

Celebrate Title IX, support female athletes

Linda Thorson, State Director, Concerned Women for America of ND, Edinburg “You’ve come a long way, baby.” The 1968 slogan for Virginia Slims cigarettes acknowledged that great strides had been made for women, beginning with the right to vote over 50 years earlier. Almost as impactful ...

B-52 has impressive longevity

Malcolm Scott, Sun Lakes, Arizona After reading the nice article on Major Lee and the B-52, I came across some facts on how durable the air frame has been: The B-52 first flew in 1952. That means 49 years passed between the Wright Brothers and the introduction of the B-52. Seventy-three ...

Who’s paying price of proposed gas plant?

Kim Johnson, Fargo I am writing with serious concerns about the proposed Bison Generation Station — a $4 billion natural gas plant. I don’t expect anything in life to be free, but I do expect a fair price for a fair product. This plant is a product, but who’s paying the price? Basin ...