MEASURE 4
Perry Ostmo, Sharon, N.D., letter: Measure’s hidden agenda threatens stewardship 
Whenever an initiated measure uses vague or undefined language, there always is a hidden agenda behind it. So, for the writers of Measure 3 — the “Freedom to Farm” measure — what was it?
By Perry Ostmo , November 18, 2012
Measure 4 supporters say ban protects public health; opponents say it goes too far
A ballot measure that would ban smoking in public places across North Dakota has reignited the debate about the role of government.
By Sam Benshoof , November 02, 2012
Scott Hennen, Fargo, column: Smoking ban snuffs out personal liberty
I don’t smoke. So, as far as I’m concerned, we can either ban cigarettes and other tobacco products or not. But this water torture approach to limiting personal choice borders on harassment.
By Scott Hennen , October 26, 2012
Theresa Knox, Grand Forks, letter: ‘Yes’ on 4 to protect all, not just some
While the language of actual statute is a bit more complicated, the question posed by the measure is simple:
Do all North Dakotans have the right to breathe clean air?
By Theresa Knox , October 21, 2012
Justin Vega, Fargo, column: Anti-smoking measure snuffs out personal freedoms
Anti-smoking activists clearly have established that equal rights mean nothing to them. Don’t people who smoke have as much of a right to commune in a bar of their choice with other smokers as nonsmokers do with other nonsmokers?
By Justin Vega , October 14, 2012
After Tuesday’s nickname vote, determination to move foward with campaign to keep name
The majority for dropping the nickname exceeded 70 percent in Cass, Burleigh and Grand Forks counties and topped 60 percent in most of the rest. The vote on both reservations was for the story to end. But Archie Fool Bear, nickname champion at Standing Rock, and Eunice Davidson, his counterpart at Spirit Lake, insist they will go on with their campaign for an initiated measure to engrave the nickname in the state Constitution.
By Chuck Haga , June 13, 2012
Residents in Sioux County voted against name
Residents in the North Dakota county that encompasses most of the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation finally had their say on the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname.
By Associated Press , June 13, 2012
ND voters: Retire the Fighting Sioux nickname
North Dakotans signaled Tuesday they’re ready to say goodbye to UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname, overwhelmingly favoring a ballot measure that would allow the university to drop the name. With all 426 precincts reporting complete but unofficial results, the “yes” vote on Measure 4 topped the “no” vote by 67.35 percent to 32.65 percent. The “yes” votes totaled 113,684, the “no” votes 55,114.
By Chuck Haga , June 13, 2012
Grand Forks reacts to election results
As election results rolled in Tuesday night, Grand Forks residents gathered to celebrate victories and mourn losses. One of the more melancholy groups included supporters of the Fighting Sioux nickname. Those in favor of keeping the name received a blow when complete but unofficial results indicated that Measure 4, which allows the nickname to be retired, would pass.
By Brandi Jewett , June 13, 2012
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