MATTHEW VON PINNON
Von Pinnon: Forum stands behind poll to gauge voter sentiment
Last week, Forum Communications Co., parent company of The Forum, rolled out over four days the results of a North Dakota political poll focusing on two weighty state measures and two hotly contested candidate races.
By Matt Von Pinnon , May 19, 2012
Von Pinnon: How news is presented changes with the times 
I rarely, if ever, respond to letters to the editor that are critical of The Forum.There are several reasons for this.
By Matt Von Pinnon , April 07, 2012
Von Pinnon: You asked, we delivered: HeSays debuts today
Today marks the six-month anniversary of our SheSays section.
By Matt Von Pinnon , March 31, 2012
Von Pinnon: Girl in photo represents DUI’s innocent victims
On Friday afternoon, reporter Wendy Reuer and photographer Carrie Snyder ran out to a three-vehicle accident that was snarling traffic on the westbound lanes of Interstate 94 in Fargo.
By Matt Von Pinnon , March 24, 2012
Von Pinnon: It's the people's money: Spend it or give it back
We learned last week that North Dakota government expects to have $1.5 billion in surplus and reserves by the middle of next year.
By Matt Von Pinnon , March 17, 2012
Von Pinnon: Fighting Sioux debate is valuable lesson in civics
No matter which side of the issue you’re on, this debate is about values. But, in this particular case, it’s also a great lesson in how government works. Every government and social studies teacher in North Dakota should be using the Sioux ordeal as a real-time lesson in civics.
By Matt Von Pinnon , February 18, 2012
Von Pinnon: Moorhead should fix lights at downtown intersections
It’s so bad that many drivers I’ve spoken with avoid downtown Moorhead, afraid a passing parallel train might add several precious minutes to their commute.
By Matt Von Pinnon , February 11, 2012
Von Pinnon: Seven new members join The Forum Readers Board
Meet the seven new members of The Forum’s Readers Board.
By Matt Von Pinnon , January 28, 2012
Von Pinnon: Alleged sex crime victims handled with special care
Last weekend, on this very page, we ran a letter critical of our reporting on the criminal case of Dr. Jon Norberg.
By Matt Von Pinnon , January 21, 2012
Von Pinnon: How we chose the 2011 Area Person of the Year
Much like Time magazine’s annual Person of the Year, The Forum’s selection is not intended to glorify or demonize anyone or any position. It is simply marking a moment in time by designating a person who most exemplifies that period or its happenings.
By Matt Von Pinnon , December 31, 2011
Von Pinnon: Will social networking kill the Christmas card?
Forget the presents and the food, though those are nice, too.
Christmastime, for me, is about the Christmas cards.
By Matt Von Pinnon , December 24, 2011
Von Pinnon: Tap North Dakota’s wealth to buy Vikings, build stadium
North Dakota should buy the Minnesota Vikings, or at least loan its eastern neighbor the cash needed to build a $1 billion stadium that would keep the team in the region.
By Matt Von Pinnon , December 10, 2011
Von Pinnon: A trip to the beach ended in a blast of another kind
Cape Canaveral, Fla. – We came here for the surf. We left with a new appreciation for voyages beyond our waters.
By Matt Von Pinnon , December 03, 2011
Von Pinnon: Reporting on suicide has changed in recent years
Our handling of a news story last week upset a few of our readers who called me or wrote letters to the editor.
By Matt Von Pinnon , November 12, 2011
Von Pinnon: Exciting changes coming this week in The Forum
It’s October, and change is in the air. Changes are also coming to The Forum, starting with today’s paper.
By Matt Von Pinnon , October 02, 2011
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