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Opinion

North Dakotans can fight back against scams

Local Columnists

By the time you reach my age, you’ve seen a lot of new technology, new ways to do business, and unfortunately, new ways for criminals to steal from honest people. As AARP North Dakota’s volunteer state president, I hear from neighbors in every corner of our state who have gotten a ...

Reflections on special message

National Columnists

Easter and Holy Week celebrations have come and gone this year, and since Easter fell on April 5, the first Sunday of this month, it seems to have really snuck up on us. This probably wasn't the case for those who had already planned to set aside extra cash for the holiday. The National ...

Attention is your greatest power

National Columnists

Watching the Artemis II space flight has filled my days with awe and wonder. From pilot Victor Glover's poignant Easter message and mission specialist Christina Koch's "space plumber" story to the crew naming a moon crater for commander Reid Wiseman's late wife. Artemis II really shows ...

Illusion of strength: America’s fragile economy

National Columnists

There is a difference between confidence and comfort, between projecting strength and actually possessing it. In today's American economy, that difference is becoming harder to ignore. President Donald Trump speaks often of resilience, growth and dominance. The language is bold, the ...

US immigration laws need rewriting

National Columnists

More than half of immigrant households in the U.S. use welfare, costing taxpayers billions and making the programs less sustainable for Americans in need. Blame birthright citizenship for a big part of the cost, but don't count on the Supreme Court to fix it. Republicans in Congress ...

This is what world superpower looks like

National Columnists

America is living through a moment difficult to describe without sounding a little unhinged. But here goes: We are watching the United States do things that only the United States can do. In the span of a few days, Americans have watched astronauts push farther into space than any ...