RYAN BAKKEN COLUMN
RYAN BAKKEN: Vikings’ stadium solution is simple — the Alerus Center 
Loren Magnus of Petersburg, N.D., suggests that North Dakota help the Minnesota Vikings pay for a new stadium. He proposes that the state invest some of its surplus to build a stadium in Minneapolis. He’s half-right.
By Ryan Bakken , September 17, 2011
BAKKEN COLUMN: Last of the ’60s hits 60
Class reunion will celebrate age, not graduation yearI’m attending a high school class reunion later this month. And, unlike past ones, I can’t wait.
By Ryan Bakken , September 12, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Sioux-Bison rivalry shines spotlight on UND sports other than hockey
With UND still serving its apprenticeship in D-I athletics, meaningful games outside of hockey have been rare. Tuesday night was an exception.
By Ryan Bakken , September 11, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: August was a downer
Alas, August’s news was mostly bad. In agricultural news, rains delayed harvest, several months after they also delayed and prevented planting. And the lockout at American Crystal Sugar Co. dragged on.
By Ryan Bakken , September 03, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Additions to the local dictionary
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary has added several new words, such as “tweet.”
By Ryan Bakken , August 28, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Smoke-free without the regulations
On the one-year anniversary of Grand Forks going smoke-free, southerly neighbor Thompson, N.D., followed.
Unlike Grand Forks, however, our less-dusty-than-before slice of heaven did so voluntarily.
August 21, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Fire truck perfect choice in East Grand Forks
Selection of fire truck for new playground fitsRebuilding the Sherlock Forest playground, necessary because of a May fire that destroyed three-fourths of the playground, is off to a raucous start with Monday evening’s unveiling of the new design.
By Ryan Bakken , August 15, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: A/C, an improvement over sweating and fans
Air conditioning is the greatest invention in the history of the world.
No, not the wheel. Not the light bulb. Not toilet paper. Not even golf.
By Ryan Bakken , July 30, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: One person can't fill Amiot’s shoes — it takes three
The worst thing to happen when you retire? You don’t leave a vacancy.
That is Jerry Amiot’s situation. The 69-year-old’s last day as Polk County auditor-treasurer is Friday, when the position retires with him.
By Ryan Bakken , July 25, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Paying to puff can solve the shutdown
Like last time, ‘impact fee’ on smokers could halt stalemateI suggested in Sunday’s column, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, that North Dakota should help our neighbors to the east with their budget problems.
By Ryan Bakken , July 11, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Mowing: The summer exercise we can all get behind
My distaste for manual labor is matched only by my distaste for electronic media blabbers.
By Ryan Bakken , June 27, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Why run a marathon?
Distance running is on my brain because of conversations with several people who participated in Saturday’s Fargo Marathon. The event attracted 18,175 participants for distances ranging from 3.1 miles to 26 miles and 385 yards, the marathon distance. One participant suggested that I join a relay team that splits the distance. Hey, good idea. That would work if four others pledged to run 6.5 miles each. I could handle the final 385 yards
By Ryan Bakken , May 23, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Boomers have buying power
Older people largely have been ignored by advertisers and marketers for 40 years. But that’s changing.
By Ryan Bakken , May 16, 2011
RYAN BAKKEN: Rocky future for the Roxy?
With switch to digital looming, Langdon movie theater again will turn to communitySometimes, progress stinks. That’s the case in Langdon, N.D., which is threatened by the loss of its movie theater unless community members rally. Again.
By Ryan Bakken , May 09, 2011
Royal vs. rural?
A major fuss has been made about Friday’s royal wedding. But the hitching of Prince William and Kate is not the wedding I’d choose to attend.
By Ryan Bakken , April 30, 2011
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