Kendra Leibfried, Penn, N.D., letter: GF needs more Britney-type concerts
Having such big concerts is an awesome way to invite people from all over the country into our community. It’s a good way to get us recognized and maybe even convince people that North Dakota is a great place to live.
Tom Krenelka, Grand Forks, letter: No excuse for disrespecting anthem
Those who don’t show respect for our colors should be escorted to the door and, in my opinion, expelled from school. Too many good men died for The Star Spangled Banner so these students could be free to attend school.
Ole Aarsvold, Blanchard, N.D., letter: 'Centers’ needed better oversight from the start
I have some serious concerns about the state’s “Center of Excellence” program. The recent audit shows the program doesn’t have adequate accountability and that it is hard to measure the economic impact of the program.
Julie Anderson, dean, UND College of Nursing, letter: Delegation proves invaluable to RAIN
On behalf of the UND College of Nursing, I want to extend our deepest appreciation to Sens. Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and Rep. Earl Pomeroy, all D-N.D., for their tireless efforts in securing funding for our Quentin N. Burdick Indians into Nursing: Recruitment/Retention of American Indians into Nursing (RAIN) Program.
OUR OPINION: Grand Forks' fine schools -- What's the next step?
What do all of those suggestions have in common? They are process changes. They are changes in the way the district is organized and administered. But there’s more to running a school district — and better ways to measure success. One of those ways is to measure results.
COLUMNIST GEORGE WILL: ‘Insurance mandate’ might be unconstitutional
In 1994, the Congressional Budget Office said forcing individuals to buy insurance would be “an unprecedented form of federal action,” adding: “The government has never required people to buy any good or service as a condition of lawful residence in the United States.”
E.M. Obregon, Grand Forks, letter: Thanks for helping VFW events succeed
I’d like to thank the volunteers and young people of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
Ross Hartsough, Grand Forks, letter: Current events point to ‘life out of balance’
I just read where a certain Big 10 football team won a game in which their 26-year old former professional soccer player kicked a last-minute field goal. Are you listening, high school coaches? There are lots of pros out there who never got a high school diploma; go get ’em.
Jim Chattin, Devils Lake, letter: Set a timetable for Afghanistan withdrawal
After listening to arguments from commentators ranging from George Will to our ambassador in Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, I have changed my mind. We should pull out.
David Boura, Grand Forks, letter: A Turkey Week challenge: No complaints
With Thanksgiving coming up, I have a challenge for Herald readers: Abstain from complaining for the week leading up to Thanksgiving Day.
OUR OPINION: Listen to and answer downstream concerns
Federal and state officials in the U.S. should listen carefully to people who live downstream from the proposed Fargo-Moorhead diversion. Then, the officials must give honest answers, along with the promise that any legitimate concerns will be mitigated thoroughly in the diversion’s final design.
COLUMNIST DAVID BROOKS: China's rise makes Americans nervous
There also are periodic crises of faith. Today, the rise of China is producing such a crisis.
Del Snavely, Crosby, N.D.: N.D. needs medical marijuana laws
It’s time we understand the science, admit cannabis does have medicinal value and enact medical marijuana laws in North Dakota.
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