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Opinion

Saving gopher tortoises means protecting burrows

National Columnists

A rescued gopher tortoise arrived at the Nokuse Nature Preserve in Florida’s Panhandle while my sister Erica and I were there. It didn’t know how lucky it was. Across Florida, builders are required to obtain permits from the state to capture and relocate gopher tortoises found on ...

Wind farm process violates transparency, citizen rights

Letters to the Editor

Larry Danduran New Rockford As many readers know, I have been described as a “vocal critic” of the proposed wind conversion project in Eddy County. However, my actions are not rooted in opposition to renewable energy. They are driven by a duty to protect the people of this county from ...

Plan for “New Gaza” are gauzy

National Columnists

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that he was teaming up with Israel’s Knesset speaker to invite parliamentary leaders from around the world to jointly nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Democrats have not stinted on the praise due to Trump for achieving the ceasefire and ...

Kudos to park district for pumpkin walk

Letters to the Editor

Rob Schutt Minot For the sixth year, my family has attended the Minot Pumpkin Walk at the Woodland Trails. We would like to say well done to the parks department for putting on another great event. This event has been run very well every year and it is great to see the community ...

When public policy replaces private virtue

National Columnists

Jay Jones is the current Democratic Party candidate for attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia. His candidacy has become a national scandal since it was revealed that he, through texts to and a phone conversation with Virginia Republican state legislator Carrie Coyner in 2022, said ...

Grandstanding hurting everyday Americans

National Columnists

Amid discussions about furloughs and firings of federal employees, we often forget that most are ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Some hold these jobs for the benefits they provide, and others because they genuinely enjoy helping people and take pride in where they work. We must not ...