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Opinion

I’m spiritually learning through my writing

National Columnists

As 2025 comes to an end, I want to thank my readers who have emailed me throughout the year with encouraging and kind words. I truly appreciate the thoughtfulness put into every message. Due to my teaching and grading load, I am not able to respond to every email, but I am deeply moved that ...

Great Britain leads in its own self destruction

National Columnists

For centuries, Great Britain stood as one of the West’s crown jewels, a bastion of Judeo-Christian civilization, free speech and rule of law. One small, proud island in Western Europe defeated tyrants, ended slavery and stood firm against the flood of Nazism that swamped the continent and ...

Tax credit delivers meaningful relief

Local Columnists

What a difference a year – and a bold policy change – makes. Across North Dakota, property tax statements are arriving in mailboxes ahead of a Dec. 26 deadline for counties to mail them to homeowners. And while it’s not a Christmas miracle, it’s certainly a welcome change to see ...

Service dog program needs to continue

Letters to the Editor

Capt. Ryan Moss (Ret.) Jud Service dogs create an improvement in life when it comes to living with PTSD. I have had my service dog, Major, for over 5 years. During that time, I have gone from not being able to go shopping alone, not participating in family life or events, not being part of ...

‘You look great’ is about perception

National Columnists

I was sitting in the waiting room of a doctor’s office last week when someone I hadn’t seen for many years came in. When he saw me, he said “Bob! How are you? You look great!” I don’t look great. Since I last saw him, my hair has turned from gray to white, and there’s far less ...

Trump plays Mr. New York Christmas

National Columnists

Fifth Avenue swarms with tourists grinning at the fabulous scene as retailers cash in on the cheer. Christmas in New York is a Rockettes kick line of store windows awash in fantasy and light spectaculars. But something is missing from the big show this year. That would be Donald Trump. In ...