OP-ED COLUMNS
Shuai Zhang, Lafayette, La., column: DSU broke trust with Chinese parents, students 
The reputation of North Dakota colleges is being seriously questioned by Chinese students and families. The system may need a long time to reverse this stereotype.
By Shuai Zhang , May 12, 2012
Scott Louser, Minot, column: Measure 2 doubles or triples Legislature’s workload
I’d ask the voters to consider the future makeup of the Legislature. Adding additional requirements would make it all but impossible for actively engaged business people to serve. In my view, the only people who could be legislators would be retired people and those who fully depend upon government for their livelihood.
By Scott Louser , May 10, 2012
MARILYN HAGERTY: Low ceiling put lid on base’s ’62 open house
One of the distinguished guests, Gov. William Guy, chidingly defended North Dakota weather, commenting, “At least the extremes of weather here cannot be accused of being boring.”
By Marilyn Hagerty , May 08, 2012
LLOYD OMDAHL: Few threats to religion in conservative N.D.
In this highly religious environment, would the Legislature or local governing body impose burdens on the practice of religion? Not likely.
By Lloyd Omdahl , May 07, 2012
Mike Becker, Alexandria, Va., column: Don’t turn the clock back on crop insurance
If one group has its way, they would take the crop-insurance program back decades to a time of inefficiencies, overspending and near failure by replacing, in part or in whole, professional private-sector crop insurance agents with federal employees.
By Mike Becker , May 06, 2012
Frank Hurt, BCTGM Union president, column: Lockout ruins communities, smothers dream
This union goes into every set of negotiations looking for a fair and equitable settlement. The BCTGM concludes nearly 99 percent of our negotiations without a work stoppage, one of the best records in the labor movement.
By Frank Hurt , May 06, 2012
Trana Rogne, Kindred, N.D., column: Diversion displaces hundreds to secure F-M’s growth
Basically, Fargo-Moorhead leaders, the Flood Diversion Board of Authority and the Corps are asking the federal government to fund the growth of Fargo.
By Trana Rogne , May 05, 2012
Tom Landwehr, commissioner, Minnesota DNR, column: For me, fishing made all the difference
As Herald readers look forward to the fishing season, I encourage them to find a child and get a fishing rod in his or her hand.
To those readers, I say: You will never regret introducing a kid to this sport. You will be shaping a life in unknowable but positive directions.
By Tom Landwehr , May 04, 2012
Tim Wollenzien, director, International Music Camp: GF schools’ music and arts support ring out
I travel to many communities and schools throughout the year, and I am aware of planned events in many other places. But there are very few school districts where a concert like this is even attempted, not to mention where there is the interest and support of the community as there is in Grand Forks.
By Tim Wollenzien , May 03, 2012
Phil Krinkie, St. Paul, column: Legislative success = good fiscal management
While not glamorous, putting Minnesota back on sound financial footing is the single most important job for our lawmakers. Our state’s fiscal health should be front and center in any post-session analysis.
By Phil Krinkie , May 03, 2012
Charles Casey, president, University of Minnesota, Crookston, column: Funding shortfalls threaten U of M system
Ultimately, this pattern of under-investment will cripple the state’s most powerful economic engine while shifting even more of the financing burden to students and their families.
By Charles Casey , May 01, 2012
MARILYN HAGERTY: Rich mix flavored N.D. melting pot in 1912
Not all the immigrants to North Dakota were Norwegians 100 years ago. It just seemed that way around here. When the Census Bureau issued its report in the spring of 1912, it showed there were more immigrants coming from Russia than from Norway. But the two nationalities led the way.
By Marilyn Hagerty , April 30, 2012
LLOYD OMDAHL: North Dakota interns do well in Washington
Bill Scouton knew Kari Wigton before Dick Clark even knew Kari existed. So who is Bill Scouton, and who is Kari Wigton?
By Lloyd Omdahl , April 29, 2012
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