MIKE JACOBS
MATTERS AT HAND: The presidents in N.D. history: A Top 10 list 
It’s not difficult to name the U.S. presidents whose policies have had the most direct impact on North Dakota. They are Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. A handful of others had major influence, too — but it’s harder to round out the Top 10.
By Mike Jacobs , February 17, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Larks begin their return to the Red River Valley
Here’s one observation from a quick road trip across North Dakota this past week: The horned larks are coming. Lots of them.
By Mike Jacobs , February 17, 2013
MATTERS AT HAND: Media had role in ‘kerfuffle’ about higher ed
Here’s a riddle for you: What’s the difference between a coyote and a chancellor? The answer? Not so much. They both behave differently when there’s media close by.
By Mike Jacobs , February 10, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Curious in several ways, starlings make us curious, too
The starling is a curious bird — in both senses of the word. It is an eager learner, especially of songs, and an energetic explorer of its surroundings. It is also a bit odd. They also evoke questions from human observers, and I’ve found them quite fascinating.
By Mike Jacobs , February 10, 2013
MATTERS AT HAND: Overreaching by chancellor sends North Dakota higher ed reeling again
Chancellor Hamid Shirvani has surely overreached by claiming an office for himself in a new building on the UND campus that was intended to house the system’s technology staff.
By Mike Jacobs , February 02, 2013
MATTER AT HAND: For Heitkamp, is it a two-step or a ballet?
The state Legislature seems to be engaged in a kind of love fest, having traded efficiency for entertainment value, so the political spotlight shifts to the federal offices, where newly-elected U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is engaged in a delicate dance.
By Mike Jacobs , January 26, 2013
OUR OPINION: For Clayburgh, the word is ‘enthusiast’
Ben Clayburgh was a Republican — so intensely committed and so vocal that in a word association game, “Republican” would have been the immediate (and correct) response to the name “Clayburgh.”
January 26, 2013
MATTERS AT HAND: Downtown looks up as New Year dawns
After last week’s pessimistic look at the New Year, a faithful reader send a terse message. “Look on the bright side,” the reader said, and that’s what I’ve resolved to do.
By Mike Jacobs , January 06, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: This winter has brought exceptional variety of birds
This season has brought birds in unusual variety and abundance. Here’s a review of some noteworthy species.
By Mike Jacobs , January 06, 2013
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Local bird counters find record number of species
This year’s round of Christmas bird counts produced both delight and disappointment — but more delight than disappointment.
The Grand Forks count took place Dec. 16 and produced 65 speci
By Mike Jacobs , December 30, 2012
MATTERS AT HAND: An elephant shows up in North Dakota’s press room
Big change is under way in the news business in North Dakota, including the Associated Press' loss of a longtime legislative reporter to a new media venture.
By Mike Jacobs , December 16, 2012
MATTERS AT HAND: Grand Forks farewell highlights Conrad’s personal attributes
Saturday’s event showed off the senator’s emphasis on planning, his compulsive attention to detail, his intuitive grasp of big issues, his toughness, his sense of humor and his improbable optimism.
By Mike Jacobs , December 09, 2012
MATTERS AT HAND: The economic implications of admission standards
Ralph Kingsbury, a former member of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education, likes to tell about the Walsh County farmer who reacted to news that the state university system might impose admission standards in this way: “I pay taxes and my son has a right to flunk out of the university.” That’s about to change.
By Mike Jacobs , December 02, 2012
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Collared doves conquer the continent
Probably no species has conquered North America more quickly than the Eurasian collared dove.
By Mike Jacobs , December 02, 2012
MATTERS AT HAND: No cliffs in state legislatures, but plenty of issues
Now that the election is well behind us, we can turn to the business end of politics, governing — or attempting to govern. No doubt this business is toughest in Washington, where a fiscal cliff lies just ahead. There are no cliffs in Bismarck or St. Paul, but the impending legislative sessions offer the potential of spectacle, nevertheless. Challenges loom in both state capitols.
By Mike Jacobs , November 25, 2012
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