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Minnesota Marriage
I've always been proud to be from Minnesota, even though I've called Fargo home for the past 15 years or so. Today, however I'm even more proud. Minnesota Marriage Unlike the sideshow put on by our ...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 5:41 PM
Capitol Letters - Week 16
Governor Bill Guy: 1919 - 2013 As we were putting the final touches on this weeks Capitol Letters, we received the sad news of Governor Bill Guys passing. Much will rightly be said about this giant of...
Posted on 4/26/13 at 3:04 PM
Snail Mail: Send A Little Love
The summer before my sophomore year of high school, my family and I moved from northern New Jersey, to Indiana. Even though I grew up moving a lot, this was the first move that was really hard on me....
Posted on 4/17/13 at 8:09 AM
Letters from the Holy Synod and Bishop Matthias Regarding the Recent Sexual Misconduct Case
The following two letters have been distributed to priests in our diocese and we have been asked to make these available via our usual means. In our case, they will be sent through our emailing list a...
Posted on 11/4/12 at 9:43 AM
What Does It Take to Be an Expert?
I have no letters after my name. Okay, officially I have a B.A., which in today's climate stands less for Bachelor of Arts as it does for Buy Additional -- credits, tuition, college time -- leading t...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 1:19 PM
Letter: Story full of factual errors
I am writing to correct some of the glaring errors in The Forum “exclusive” last Sunday: “Higher Ed Board torn over Shirvani criticisms.” I’m providing just two examples of Forum statements, followed by the factual corrections. The story is full of similar errors caused by mischaracterization and cherry picking emails obtained in open records requests and using them out of context.By Hamid Shirvani , May 23, 2013
Letter: Criticism of business tax cuts misses obvious benefits for ND
In his column dated May 19, Lloyd Omdahl tried to make the case that tax cuts to businesses and property owners who live out of state are a bad thing.By Andy Peterson , May 23, 2013
Letter: Our thanks to good Samaritan
Last Friday evening (May 17) my two daughters along with the neighbor boys went around the block.By Danette Nicoloff, Fargo , May 23, 2013
Letter: North Dakota sign unfortunately true
Way to go Fargo! I’m referring to the neat sign, “North Dakota Open for Business.”By Carol Becker, Eagle Bend, Minn. , May 23, 2013
Letter: Info is missing in ND’s billboard
In an effort to attract Minnesotans to North Dakota (and probably also to insult Minnesota), the North Dakota Chamber of Commerce has put up billboards in Minnesota that say “North Dakota Open for Business.”By Brad Mills, Jamestown, N.D. , May 23, 2013
Letter: It’s a one-party show here, too
After reading the articles and letters in The Forum from the Democrats in North Dakota complaining about one-party rule in North Dakota and not spending enough money, I thought I’d remind them we also have one-party rule in Minnesota.By Chuck Stenso, Moorhead , May 23, 2013
Letter: Sign offensive, but not so wrong
I’m responding to the Saturday Forum article, “Miffed by Message,” about the billboard (east of Moorhead on I-94), “North Dakota Open for Business.”By Keith Grosz, Moorhead , May 23, 2013
Letter: Costly aquatic center a bad idea
North Dakota State University’s aquatic center sounds nice but expensive – $11 million is a lot of money for students who are already paying a high cost for their education.By Sydney Shiek, Fargo , May 22, 2013
Letter: No vision for ND future
As we become further removed from the final gavel of the 63rd legislative session, many of us across the state continue to debate the merits of its outcome.By Sen. Tyler Axness , May 22, 2013
Letter: Fargo’s antiquated liquor laws stifle free market competition
Costco wasn’t denied the opportunity to enter into the Fargo market when similar retailers like Sam’s Club were already operating. Fast food chain locations do not appear to be restricted by proximity.By Jon Godfread , May 22, 2013
Letter: Great memories of Ed Fortin
I truly appreciated Dave Olson’s column (May 16) about Ed Fortin. I, too, have fond memories of Fortin as my junior high physical education teacher and later driver’s education (behind-the-wheel) instructor.By Kevin Rittenhouse, Fargo , May 22, 2013
Letter: In certain uses, B-word is OK
In response to the article “B-Word”: I believe it’s OK to use the B-word if you’re using it in a way that’s not hurtful.By Ally Simonson, Fargo , May 22, 2013
Letter: Message to corps: Back off
This week, we scored a major victory for the people who live and work throughout the Missouri River basin.By Sen. John Hoeven , May 21, 2013
Letter: Lowering blood-alcohol limit will save lives
It is true that deaths related to drunken driving have been reduced, but it is still a national epidemic. Stricter laws and limitations need to be placed in order to stop these preventable deaths.By Laurie Heggedal, Fargo , May 21, 2013
Letter: Our marriage has had positive effect on our Fargo community
One of the arguments made by proponents of the recent history-making vote in Minnesota is that same-gender marriage will have no effect on existing marriages, families or straight people.By Bernie Erickson, Fargo , May 21, 2013
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