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Burlingame well qualified to serve

ShaunAnne Tangney Minot I write today to endorse the candidacy of Scott Burlingame for Minot City Council. I have known Mr. Burlingame for many years, and have long been impressed by his commitment to Minot. I could express the reason for my support of his candidacy very simply: he loves his hometown and is eager to do the work that it takes to keep it viable, healthy, growing, sustainable, and wise. But I’d also like to back that endorsement up with a few of Mr. Burlingame’s credentials, all of which prove him extremely well-suited to take a seat on our city council. Mr. ...

Raising questions about SVAS

Penny Volosin Sherwood I am writing a letter to the editor regarding the animal care practices involving Souris Valley Animal Shelter. There have been many concerns by me and hundreds of others over the last few years, however this year, there are growing great concerns, not only to the community of Minot, but North Dakota’s animal populations.  I feel compelled to speak for those who cannot, both furry and human. There is an animal population crisis all over this country including North Dakota. 35 of the 38 North Dakota animal welfare groups/shelters/pounds/rescues are in ...

Time for change in ND

Richard Pardon Minot Since the beginning of the oil boom in 2010, the state has received millions in oil taxes. The state legislators have done nothing to benefit the average North Dakota citizen which has made this state. There has been no reduction in the sales tax, the property tax nor the income tax. Except for this last year when the Governor threw a carrot out to reduce the state income tax, which amounted to peanuts. This state is run basically by 4 or 5 legislators which have been there since the beginning of time. During the last session (2021-2022) this bunch has ...

Armstrong stands up for military members

Nicole Bredahl West Fargo I am a wife of a 12 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. Having representatives who listen to and stand up for service members, veterans and their families is important to me. Congressman Kelly Armstrong has been a strong voice for North Dakota’s service members and veterans and always stands up for service members. He supported the PACT Act which helps veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. He is the lead Republican sponsor of the Transition for Success Act, which will expand access to the SkillBridge training network for ...

Term limits good for ND

Jared Hendrix Minot A YES vote on Measure 1 will be good for North Dakota. It would apply an 8-year term limit to the ND Governor, and members of the State House and State Senate. Term limits improve citizen access to the process, encourage more candidates to run, and increase voter participation in elections. They mandate rotation in office and expand the circle of citizens with knowledge of how state government works, thereby increasing transparency and oversight. Term limits introduce fresh perspectives while preventing corruption. On October 26th, a press conference was ...

Why to vote on legalizing marijuana

Dan Donlin Bismarck As a former law enforcement officer, I feel it is my duty to explain why legalizing marijuana is a terrible idea and why I’m asking you to vote NO on Measure 2. Many of us believe that legalizing marijuana in North Dakota will be bad for our people, communities, and minds and bodies of North Dakotans, especially our young and impressionable kids. In my opinion, those in favor of legalizing marijuana are painting a false picture of safety and a lack of problems associated with legalization. If they were being honest, they would bring up all the ...