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Letters to the Editor

Last cruise on Aug. 25

George Masters President, Dakota Cruisers Minot  The last Thursday in August will be the last organized and sponsored by the Dakota Cruisers’ Cruise up and down Broadway. I want to thank all of the participants in this endeavor and thanks to the folks that parked along Broadway ...

How can veterans get from point A to B?

Jim Davenport Veterans Service Officer, McHenry County Towner How many veterans do you know that need to get medical care but can’t drive; are single and don’t own a car; children can’t get off work; spouse can’t drive and the list goes on and on. In the end the veteran ...

Trump does not read

Gene Nygaard Crosby Of course, we all know that Donald J. Trump doesn’t read. The last book he read himself likely involved Dick and Jane. Those books should probably be updated, so Donald can take up reading again: “See Josh. See Josh run. Run, Josh, run!” with a picture of Rep. ...

Eliminating taxes is foolish

Bob McNamara Upham Tis the season for politicians to show how tough they are and how in touch they are by saying they will lower taxes. Also, for people to complain about taxes in order to tell politicians how mad they are and what they want them to do. In reality does anyone like taxes? ...

Minot business is hidden hero

James Ferderer Liberty, Mo. Just wanted to let the residents of Minot know about one of the hidden heroes they have among them. My daughter worked at the south McDonalds in Minot for the last 5 years. She did her job day in and day out and liked her work. She also attends Minot State ...

COVID hit, but could have been worse

Jim Olson Minot After 2-1/2 years, COVID finally came calling this past month. It was a two-day flu with body aches and fever. And that was about it. This is where many social media posts trot out the, “I’m thankful to have been vaxxed and boosted or it would’ve been so much ...