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Be Mine: An Applique Valentine's Shirt
After I got stole the idea for the robot Valentine shirts for my son and stepson, I knew I had to do something more girly for my stepdaughter. I decided to do a mock candy heart applique on her shirt....
Posted on 1/30/12 at 10:03 AM
Why I really like Newt Gingrich
We knew it was coming. Everyone did. Some reporter was going to ask Newt about (I can't remember if it was his first, second or third) wives' allegation that he wanted an 'open' marriage. She decline...
Posted on 1/22/12 at 8:25 AM
The Advent Grinch
Yesterday was Christmas! It was a great day for the family, a great day of travel, and a great Christmas service at church. The sermon was fantastic - it always is in my eyes (my huz is the pastor, bu...
Posted on 12/26/11 at 6:30 AM
faith fridays: messages in the sky
I've got a fixation that I'm having a hard time shaking. When it takes hold -- and it often does while the five kids and I are cruising along in the minivan -- everyone knows what's coming. The teens ...
Posted on 10/27/11 at 11:00 PM
Put Away That DDT
A recent letter to the editor in the Grand Forks Herald regarding environmental chemicals and their effects on our healthreally piqued my interest. I happen to know several families in the region affe...
Posted on 9/20/11 at 7:37 AM
Thanks for MLK Day observances
On behalf of the Fargo Human Relations Commission, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the community members, participants and over 500 attendees who helped to make Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 16, a wonderful experience.By Dave Lanpher , February 08, 2012
We choose not to pay Fargo’s ‘dam’ tax
My husband and I attended the Fargo Boat Show at the Fargodome. We enjoyed the variety and selection, as the show always draws many regional dealers. We were shopping for a jet-ski and found many competitive and attractive deals.By Janie Johnson , February 08, 2012
Thanks a lot, city of Fargo …
While spending my money downtown in a hair salon, I received a present from the Fargo Police Department – a parking ticket.By Ann Sakellson , February 08, 2012
Drones, cameras violate our 4th Amendment rights
Recently, The Forum reported via a front-page story how the Fargo Police Department is considering the installation of security cameras near businesses downtown along Broadway.By Bruce Squires , February 08, 2012
Will apply for marriage license
Times are changing. Young people are not as homophobic as their parents or their grandparents. Gay and lesbian marriage is more accepted by the younger generation.By Lenny Tweeden , February 08, 2012
Measure 2 looks better every day
In regard to Bruce Hingst’s Feb. 6 letter to the editor, “Take critical look at local control”: He is absolutely correct that taxpayers are not well-represented on local and state issues.By Teri Smith , February 08, 2012
Moorhead Business Association agrees bigger is not always better
Big institutions, big business and big governments instill a sense of powerlessness among Americans, opines The Forum’s Editorial Page Editor Jack Zaleski in “When big generates angst and anger” (Feb. 5).By Chuck Chadwick , February 07, 2012
Taylor’s proposal one of the most ill-advised policies in recent years
In his recent letter to The Forum, former state Sen. Bob Horne, D-Minot, writes in support of one of the most ill-advised policies to be presented to the North Dakota Legislature in recent years.By Sen. Ray Holmberg , February 07, 2012
Flavor-of-the-month extremism no reason to amend constitution
About 30 years ago when my grandpa retired from the construction business, he gave me the hammer he’d used every day of his professional life. It was truly one of the best gifts he’d ever given me.By Bernie Erickson , February 06, 2012
Don’t blame outside forces
We have had experience with both IdeaOne and Cable One in the past and had no problem with 3 mbps speed: Web pages loaded right away, and there were rarely issues with freezing.By Jo Berg , February 06, 2012
Diesel is a better deal than ethanol
Forum columnist Ross Nelson was knocking ethanol, and ethanol executive Russ Newman used an example that leaves out an important fact while defending ethanol. Newman cited racers using ethanol as a positive. He didn’t mention the fact that most racing engines are torn down and rebuilt between races.By Art Gilbertson , February 06, 2012
Rep. Grande got it just right
Rep. Bette Grande’s letter to The Forum advocates limited government, and I agree. When she says government is misused when it favors a particular business or a kind of business over another, I think many other readers will agree as well.By Dan Dillon , February 06, 2012
Go slow on city sales tax
By Mike Williams , February 06, 2012
Berg understands small business
Small-business growth is the answer to getting our country back on track and fixing our failed economy. The problem lies in the Obama administration’s over-regulation and bureaucratic red tape that burdens small business, adds costs, and slows growth. To me the answer is simple: Get government out of the way and let small businesses thrive and increase employment throughout our nation.By Dale O. Anderson , February 05, 2012
Oil money flows to Berg, Hoeven
How much does it cost to buy votes from members of Congress? The oil and gas industry has figured this out, according to recent data on contributions to senators and congressman who support the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.By Becky Ronkowski , February 05, 2012
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