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STAFF BLOG PRAIRIE FIRE Gulleson announces U.S. House bid
Pam Gulleson officially announced her campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. The former North Dakota legislator from Rutland has been a rumored Democratic federal candidate for...
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Bret Weber, Grand Forks, letter: Burin’s civic involvement shows he’s best for board 
On June 12, there’s one name that should be easy to remember: Eric Burin for school board.
If you only cast a single vote for Grand Forks’ next school board, make sure it’s for Burin.
By Bret Weber , May 17, 2012
Vince Ulstad, Fargo, letter: Measure 3 ensures religious freedom for all
The very short, plainly worded and common-sense Measure 3 simply reinforces state-level protection for religious freedoms — freedoms that already are guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution but have eroded over the years by personal, executive, judicial and legislative actions.
By Vince Ulstad , May 17, 2012
Eileen Zygarlicke, Grand Forks, letter: N.D. schools need Laird’s reform ideas
I taught with Max Laird and have seen firsthand his interaction with students and his advocacy for them. He is a tireless proponent of improving schools, trying new ideas and launching education systems into the new century by emphasizing 21st century skills.
By Eileen Zygarlicke , May 17, 2012
No surrender: Fighting Sioux nickname supporters vow to fight on to June vote
People working to persuade North Dakota voters to allow retirement of UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname next month say they’re encouraged by poll results released today showing their side with an edge among likely voters.
By Chuck Haga , May 16, 2012
Minnesota woman sues city over political yard signs
A Little Falls woman is suing the city after officials ordered her to remove the political signs in her yard. Robin Hensel's lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court, says the city violated her constitutional right to free speech last fall by ordering her to remove the signs, which supported the Occupy Wall Street and peace movements.
By Associated Press , May 16, 2012
Janis Cheney, Bismarck, letter: Why AARP North Dakota opposes Measure 2
If Measure 2 passes, it also will significantly impact meal programs, transit services and other services that thousands of older North Dakotans depend on every day.
By Janis Cheney , May 16, 2012
Eliot Glassheim, Grand Forks, column: Democratic Party welcomes disaffected GOPers
All Republicans who have been called RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) and have had their party taken away from them need to know that there is a place for them in the moderate Democratic Party.
By Eliot Glassheim , May 16, 2012
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Curtis Olafson, Edinburg, N.D., letter: Capitol security balances openness, order
North Dakota has a very open and accessible Capitol, and I like it that way. But reasonable procedures to enhance security and order are necessary and prudent.
By Curtis Olafson , May 16, 2012
Poll shows majority support retiring Fighting Sioux nickname
Likely voters cite concern for UND athletics, ‘issue fatigue’A month before the electoral showdown over UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname, a new statewide poll shows likely voters inclined toward allowing the university to retire the historic name and logo. Of 500 people surveyed who said they are extremely, very or somewhat likely to vote in the June 12 North Dakota primary election, 56 percent said they would vote for Measure 4, which would allow UND to discontinue use of the Fighting Sioux nickname.
By Chuck Haga , May 16, 2012
Romney takes Nebraska, Oregon primaries
Mitt Romney is adding two more victories to his win column. Nebraska and Oregon Republicans, as expected, have made clear their preference for the GOP nomination by choosing Romney in Tuesday's presidential primaries.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2012
Opponents hail pushback to property tax ban
North Dakota voters’ seeming reluctance to eliminate their property taxes is explained one of two ways, as the proposal on the June 12 primary approaches its test at the ballot box. Proponents of Measure 2, which would amend the state constitution to eliminate property taxes, say they must do a better job of getting their message out to voters — particularly explaining what revenues would replace the key means of paying for local government.
By Patrick Springer , May 15, 2012
Sonia Campbell, Bowman, N.D., letter: Renters are biggest losers with Measure 2
We’ve heard all kinds of dialogue from the supporters of Measure 2 stating how much it will help North Dakotans, but they have forgotten about the thousands of North Dakotans whom this measure will only hurt: people who rent.
By Sonia Campbell , May 15, 2012
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