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Opinion

There is a better way than tariffs

National Columnists

One need not rely on experts to know tariffs are typically not a good policy. Going back to Adam Smith writing “The Wealth of Nations,” we know it is better to manufacture cheap commodities in areas that can make them cheaply so that wealthier nations can spend their wealth more ...

How can Ukrainian war ever come to an end

National Columnists

Aside from the rhetoric, there is a growing consensus among Western diplomats, military analysts, military officers, heads of state, and even much of the media about how to end the endless Ukrainian war. A proposed peace will see a DMZ established somewhere along an adjusted 1,200-mile ...

Gratitude to Minot 911 operator, EMTs

Letters to the Editor

Kay Kupser, Minot All Minot residents should be thankful for the 911 operator and EMT response team we have at our disposal. They responded to an emergency situation that occurred on March 27 at the Moose Lodge. The 911 call was placed and in 3-5 minutes the team was in the building. They ...

VA cuts need to stop

Letters to the Editor

John Evanson, Fargo I am John Evanson, president of AFGE Local 3884, representing the hardworking staff of the Fargo VA hospital. There has been a concerted effort by this administration to paint Federal workers as incompetent and lazy working in a system that is fraught with abuse, fraud and ...

New mayor should be appointed

Letters to the Editor

Linde Paige, Minot With the recent Mayor situation, I would like to encourage the citizens of Minot to allow the current Minot City Council members to select 1 of the 6 to the Mayor seat. Simply, the citizens have already voted this group into their seats. We should allow the council now to ...

Public expects better from leaders

Letters to the Editor

Matt Gerszewski, West Fargo Seems like a number of bad choices have been made by Magic City leaders in the nearly four years since I moved from there after 40-plus years of enjoying life in Minot. The people of Minot deserve much better leadership than they’ve been getting. What in hades ...