EDITORIALS
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: Consider Minnesota’s successful amendments 
In both 2006 and 2008, a majority of Minnesota voters made their wishes clear. Their priority is neither big government nor small government. Their priority is good government.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , November 12, 2012
OUR OPINION: Grand Forks needs a state-of-the-art library
Grand Forks needs a state-of-the-art, 21st century library, a center of lifetime learning in a knowledge-intensive world. And the library board should commit to it.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , November 11, 2012
OUR OPINION: Election Day efficiency wins our vote
While Election Day in Minnesota and North Dakota wasn’t trouble-free, it did proceed in general with efficiency and dispatch. Congratulations to the secretaries of both states.
By Tom Dennis , November 08, 2012
OUR OPINION: Heidi Heitkamp goes to Washington
Heitkamp campaigned with the same traits that’ll serve her well in the Senate: Passion, intelligence and political skill.
By Tom Dennis , November 07, 2012
OUR OPINION: N.D.’s changing political dynamic
Taken as a whole, Election Day’s results in Washington seem to signal “status quo” rather than “change.”
Not so in North Dakota, where a more basic evolution in the state’s political culture may be under way.
By Tom Dennis , November 07, 2012
OUR OPINION: The most important election (again)
It’s hard to imagine today’s election actually being a political milestone to rival the elections of, say, Ronald Reagan or Franklin Roosevelt. That’s because the country is so narrowly split. Whoever wins today will get a victory, but probably not a mandate.
By Tom Dennis , November 05, 2012
OUR OPINION: Endorsements for Tuesday, Election Day
Endorsements represent the views of Forum Communications, the Herald’s parent company. Here is a recap of Forum Communications’ endorsements in national and statewide races.
By Forum Communications , November 04, 2012
OUR OPINION: Re-elect Schmidt, Hamm and Peterson in North Dakota
Incumbents in the offices of auditor, treasurer and insurance commissioner deserve re-election.
By Forum Communications , October 30, 2012
OUR OPINION: Christmann offers tested experience for PSC
On balance, Randy Christmann is the better choice for the open PSC seat by virtue of his experience and record in public office and in the private sector.
By Forum Communications , October 30, 2012
OUR OPINION: Heed CEOs’ call for a debt plan
The Simpson-Bowles proposal is bipartisan, it’s realistic — and now that the chief executives of some of America’s leading employers have weighed in, it can and should be done.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , October 28, 2012
OUR OPINION: N.D. measures: One ‘no,’ four ‘yes’
There are five measures on the Nov. 6 North Dakota ballot. Let’s take them in reverse order — in order of their importance and the relative attention they are getting.
By Forum Communications , October 26, 2012
OUR OPINION: Kirsten Baesler for state superintendent in N.D.
Mandan has made remarkable progress, and the fact that Kirsten Baesler’s fellow school-board members kept electing her as president speaks volumes for her leadership skill.
By Tom Dennis , October 25, 2012
OUR OPINION: Cramer for U.S. House from North Dakota
Cramer believes he embodies a political philosophy that is right for the times — right for North Dakota and the nation. He wants to solve problems, make life better for Americans and preserve and protect the values that have made America great.
By Forum Communications , October 24, 2012
OUR OPINION: Rick Berg for Senate from N.D.
If “hope and change” is to be more than the empty slogan of a failed president, the Senate can give it real meaning.
Rick Berg has the legislative experience, business common sense and conservative credentials to help the U.S. Senate make it happen.
By Forum Communications , October 24, 2012
Carissa Botton, Fargo, letter: GOP candidates get a pass on independence
Heitkamp will continue to be an independent voice for North Dakota, one who’ll support fracking, the Keystone pipeline and the creation of a new oil refinery because it will create new jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
By Carissa Botton , October 24, 2012
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