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THE WEST WING Lower pay does not equal lean government
The editorial in Sunday's Grand Forks Herald was entitled "From big government to lean government." Tom Dennis, editorial page editor, posited that Minnesota can learn something from its neighbors, Wi...
Posted on 6/4/12 at 1:00 PM
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NORTH DAKOTA How is my premium spent?
We know health care insurance isn't cheap - but do you know how your premium dollars are spent? Suprised? Not? What do you think? We're still listening....
Posted on 2/13/12 at 11:19 AM
JIMMY JABBER There’s no one to blame but yourself for missing class
Video games are the reason for students struggles in school as much as food is to blame for peoples weight issues. College often is a persons first taste of freedom (loads of free time) from parental ...
Posted on 12/27/11 at 1:00 AM
OUR OPINION: Amend but don’t repeal skills test for teachers 
Last year, the pendulum in Minnesota swung on teacher licensure. This year, it’s swinging back. Just once, let’s slow and stop the swing of the thing so that it rests at equilibrium, rather than correcting for overswings for many more years to come.
By Tom Dennis , February 19, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Drone strikes need more oversight
What’s needed in the debate over the killing of American leaders of al-Qaida is a middle ground. Luckily, a middle ground is emerging, and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates is its most respected champion. Congress should adopt policies that broadly reflect Gates’ views.
By Tom Dennis , February 12, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Got milk? Not yet, and for good reason
There’s more to the “Milk Bill” controversy than meets the eye, as the column on this page by state Rep Patrick Hatlestad, R-Williston, N.D., makes clear.
There’s even more to it than Hatlestad’s column suggests.
By Tom Dennis , February 11, 2013
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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
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OUR OPINION: The Aretha rule: Treat lawmakers with r-e-s-p-e-c-t
Sometimes, close calls can be a good thing. Let’s hope that’s the case with the chancellor and the North Dakota Board of Higher Education, who learned the hard way this week that they’ve got to treat lawmakers with respect.
By Tom Dennis , February 09, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Saving the filibuster, the soul of the Senate
On Thursday night, the U.S. Senate didn’t vote to gut the filibuster. Instead, the Senate voted overwhelmingly (78-16) in favor of a much more moderate filibuster reform.
By Tom Dennis , January 24, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Put the Keystone in place
The Tea Party Republicans in the U.S. House show a trait that infuriates President Barack Obama: They refuse to compromise. And Obama relentlessly scolds the GOP about this. The party must stop heeding its extremists, who refuse to bend and who brook no arguments with their ideology, Obama claims.
By Tom Dennis , January 22, 2013
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OUR OPINION: The best med-school value for N.D.
When buying a car or a tractor the cheapest is not always the best. It’s usually worth spending more to get the most reliable model. And that’s the idea North Dakota lawmakers who are considering the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ expansion request should keep in mind.
By Tom Dennis , January 17, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Pawlenty’s commission could help Dayton
If Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the DFL’s legislative leaders want to burnish their bipartisan bona-fides, here’s how they could do it: Dust off the findings of the 21st Century Tax Reform Commission. Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s 21st Century Tax Reform Commission, that is.
By Tom Dennis , January 15, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Military can, should broaden its appeal
There are many benefits to a young person in 2013 who enlists in the U.S. armed forces. And at a time when analysts are wringing their hands about the growth in America of a “warrior class,” more teens should be made aware of them.
By Tom Dennis , January 07, 2013
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OUR OPINION: UND must reaffirm free speech, other rights
The university should be embarrassed by its 'Speech Code of the Month.'
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , January 06, 2013
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OUR OPINION: Farm Bill may be Cramer’s first test
If a new Farm Bill passes out of the House Agriculture Committee in the next few months, Freshman U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer should make it his mission to ensure that the bill reaches the House floor for a vote.
By Tom Dennis , January 03, 2013
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OUR OPINION: ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’
True, it’s anybody’s guess where politics and the economy are headed. But there are other measures against which the prospects for 2013 look more upbeat.
By Tom Dennis , December 31, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Rebuild America’s mental-health system
Close to 100,000 public schools dot the American landscape. And on the question of how much it would cost to staff each one with an armed guard, estimates range from $3 billion to $10 billion a year. But would this be the best way to spend that sum? No — because schools already are extremely safe.
By Tom Dennis , December 27, 2012
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OUR OPINION: Make sure teachers’ grades matter
Congratulations to the Grand Forks School District for setting up a stronger evaluation system for teachers. Now, the challenge for the district will be to make sure the evaluations count.
By Tom Dennis , December 26, 2012
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