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McFeely: Ex-NDSU president Bresciani sounds less than bullish about possible FBS move

In a local radio interview, Bresciani listed several boxes that would need to be checked before NDSU could consider moving to an FBS conference — and he raised the possibility that the school's athletic department fundraising has nearly reached its peak.

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Shaw: Take advantage of Fargo's approval voting

Shaw writes, "Fargo residents can now vote for as many candidates as they like, although only two will be elected. So, I encourage Fargo voters to vote for many of those running to get the strong candidates elected and to defeat the anti-science candidates. There are five highly qualified candidates running for city commission, and I will vote for all five."

May 21, 2022 10:00 AM

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Whalen: Not all soul mates are human

Whalen writes about how hard it is to see one's pet in pain.

May 21, 2022 08:26 AM

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Port: Burgum's political spending isn't a big deal, but it should be transparent

For all the Sturm und Drang from lawmakers over Burgum supposedly violating the "separation of powers" by meddling in legislative races, they couldn't muster enough votes to even put some reporting requirements on committees like Burgum during their session last year.

May 21, 2022 06:00 AM

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Hulett: Can America survive with biased mainstream media?

"Mainstream media’s operative definition of free speech has evolved largely to speech conforming to the leftist Democrat worldview," writes InForum columnist Mike Hulett.

May 21, 2022 06:00 AM

By Mike Hulett

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Hennen: Demand education over indoctrination from your public schools

Get informed about the threats at events this week.

May 21, 2022 05:00 AM

By Scott Hennen

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Zaleski: Can you say conflict of interest?

Zaleski writes, "Both the potential for and the appearance of conflict of interest would be front and center should Roers Jones become mayor. It’s inevitable, even if everything possible were done to avoid it."

May 20, 2022 03:00 PM

By Jack Zaleski

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Plain Talk: Dem sec. of state candidate says 'election integrity' is Republican code for 'voter suppression'

Jeffrey Powell, the Democratic-NPL candidate for secretary of state, talks about his campaign on this episode of Plain Talk, as does Republican U.S. Senate candidate Riley Kuntz.

May 20, 2022 12:25 PM

By Rob Port

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Port: There's a better way to do this, Gov. Burgum

Burgum is once again flooding North Dakota's legislative races with his money. He's not doing anything illegal, or even particularly unusual (outside of the scale of the spending), but the way he's doing it is creating rancor he could have avoided.

May 20, 2022 10:43 AM

By Rob Port

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Omdahl: Do we have a mental health crisis?

Omdahl advocates using Legacy Fund dollars to provide mental health screenings for children.

May 20, 2022 09:47 AM

By Lloyd Omdahl

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Finding Faith: God's call is by design

Five years ago, Inka Mathew felt a tug on her heart from God after she learned from a friend that Houston is a big hub for human trafficking. A freelance graphic designer, Mathew said God pulled on her heart to use her talents to help fight the slave trade, and the small business 139Made was born.

May 20, 2022 09:30 AM

By Devlyn Brooks

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Port: Documents give more context for Fargo Mayor Mahoney's involvement in police investigation

Affidavits filed by law enforcement officials seeking search warrants in the investigation into a robbery and assault incident targeting Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney's son give a clearer picture of the incident.

May 19, 2022 04:00 PM

By Rob Port

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Port: Former NDGOP state chair candidate pleads guilty to felony DUI charge

Robert Wheeler, a political activist who campaigned for chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party last year, pleaded guilty to criminal vehicle injury, as well as a disorderly conduct charge.

May 19, 2022 10:24 AM

By Rob Port