Earl Pomeroy, Grand Forks The legislature is in its final weeks and, as a former legislator -- way back when – I know they will inevitably face a number of very tough decisions. One way for them to ease the challenge is to avoid decisions which are highly questionable on merit and cost ...

Breanna Cowan, Minot More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia— and 15,000 live in North Dakota alone. Like many Americans, this devastating disease has touched my family multiple times, including taking the life of my grandmother, Clarice. My ...

Christine Kman, Chasing Horses Wild Horse Advocates, Dickinson The wild horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park have received a lot of support since the park announced their plans to eliminate the ENTIRE herd of horses from the park in December. Governor Burgum, Senator Cramer, and ...

Josh Wolsky, Minot For half of you, this may be hard. Imagine you’re a 30-year-old woman. But you’re not just any woman. Eight years ago, you got your undergraduate degree in biology; it was the recommended major for those pursuing a career in medicine. After college, you applied, ...

Clarence F. “Rick” Olson, Fargo Gov. Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1229, which would authorize cigar bars and lounges in North Dakota starting Aug. 1st. This is a step back from a comprehensive ban on smoking in public places, which includes restaurants, bars, hotel, and motel rooms; ...

Rep. Zac Ista, Grand Forks There’s a saying in politics: “Don’t tell me what your values are. Show me your budget, and I’ll tell you what your values are.” Well, some North Dakota lawmakers value subsidizing private schools and feeding themselves more than they value feeding ...