EDITORIALS
Letter to the editor: State Department wasting money on foreign sites
If you read Nat Hentoff’s article you learned Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf is on a State Department tour (financed by us) of Arab nations in the Middle East to tap Muslim nations for help to build the mosque near ground zero.By Cindy Hinz , September 02, 2010
N.D. needs graduated licenses for teens
North Dakota slipped out of the top 10 best states for children’s well-being for the first time since 2002, according to the 2010 Kids Count report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The state can do better.September 02, 2010
It’s good to be a college town
One of the proud definitions of Fargo-Moorhead is “college town.” Metro campuses and day schools are beginning the new academic year in August and September, with thousands of students descending on campuses and classrooms. The influx of young people (and older-than-average students) reinvigorates the cities with their energy and participation.By The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , September 01, 2010
University System can move from doubt to support
Rep. Mark Dosch’s skepticism about a higher education budget item was clear. “If we’re going to spend $10 million, what’s our return on this?” asked the Republican from Bismarck. How many students would benefit? How would North Dakota taxpayers come out ahead?By Grand Forks Herald , August 31, 2010
Aftermath of tornado shows community kindness
A recent tornado near Bowbells was a deadly reminder of the power of Mother Nature. The storm ripped through the Dennis Bauer farm, wrecking everything in sight, including Bauer’s home, a number of buildings, vehicles, farm equipment and anything else in its path. Bauer survived by finding a safe place in the basement of his home, which was severely damaged by the storm. One man was killed and another man injured when the vehicle they were riding in was destroyed by the tornado.By Minot Daily News , August 30, 2010
Bravos to hand out this week
The Jamestown Sun hands out these bravos this week:August 28, 2010
Greenhouse, processing plant are grand ideas
The idea of a commercial greenhouse and/or fresh produce processing plant at the Spiritwood Energy Park is an intriguing one. It’s also looking more viable every day.August 27, 2010
Keep an eye out for commuting
Today rings in the start of a new school year in Jamestown and as always, we feel safety is the No. 1 priority.August 26, 2010
MSU deserves praise for budget work
Five years ago, Mayville State University was not merely swimming in a sea of red ink, it was drowning. This week, the school announced the red has been converted to black by a concentrated effort to eliminate the nearly $1 million deficit. To make good news even better, school officials announced at celebrations of the accomplishment that the school has $800,000 in reserves.By The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , August 25, 2010
Dorgan got a lot for N.D.
Agriculture, 36 percent. Oil industry work, 24 percent. Tourism, 18 percent. So far, routine stuff: The pie chart graphs North Dakota’s economic base in 2008, not considering federal payments.By Grand Forks Herald , August 24, 2010
Bravos to hand out this week
The Jamestown Sun hands out these bravos this week:August 21, 2010
Other views: Law and order are essential on reservation
Tools for addressing crime on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation are being put into place. A new federal law recently enacted will provide more law enforcement officers, prosecutors and flexibility in dealing with jurisdictions for Standing Rock and other reservations. It sounds good. The truth of the matter will be found in the application and performance of key agencies — federal and tribal.By The Bismarck Tribune , August 20, 2010
Bakken just keeps on rockin’ 
Fueled by the ever-increasing production from the Bakken Formation, North Dakota has surpassed Oklahoma to become the third-busiest state for oil drilling, according to Baker Hughes Inc., a company that tracks oil activity.
By Minot Daily News , August 19, 2010
A call for civility as campaign season heats up
Minnesota’s primary election was completed early Wednesday morning as the results came in electronically to the office of the Secretary of State in St. Paul.
By West Central Tribune, Willmar, Minn. , August 18, 2010
Keep N.D. waters free from invasion
The outdoors is a huge part of life in North Dakota and year round residents enjoy the water in numerous capacities. North Dakotans should continue to use proper practices in keeping invasive species out of waters.
August 17, 2010
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