My two cents

Presidential pardons on both ends of the spectrum on Monday certainly were worthy of note and some were history-making. It all came on the last day of Joe Biden’s term and the first day of Donald Trump’s second term in office.

Letter to the editor

The people of North Dakota deserve better than HCR 3003—a proposal at the state legislature that would undermine our rights and our civic powers as citizens. This resolution, like last year’s Measure 2, is an attack on our ability to shape our future through citizen-initiated ballot measures.

Letter from the publisher | Allow me to introduce Bob

My kids both started a new semester at their school this week and both have expressed concern over their new class schedules and trying to remember where to go and when now that ‘everything’has changed. I told them each to pivot.

Owners opinion | Fires, facts & funerals...By Bob Simmons

We all feel awful for the thousands of folks that have lost everything to the wildfires in California. Obviously living in paradise comes with a price. The finger pointing has already begun. Liberals are blaming climate change, conservatives and blaming the liberals.

My two cents | Ahh, the good ol’ days...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

I’m not sure what got me on this subject, but as a kid, I remember a lot of talk about what is commonly known as the ‘Great Depression.’The Great Depression began with the stock market crash in 1929 and according to historians lasted until 1939. It is noted as the greatest economic downturn in U.S.

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

On Jan. 8, Saralee Hoselton was among those who ate dinner a the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Center, afterward she stayed to play cards.That day, Jeff and Kim Cull of Cavalier stopped for coffee with Gayle McConnell. Brandon Drees also visited her that day.

Letter from the publisher | New year, new you?

How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution(s)? If you’re still going strong in whatever you set out to achieve in the new year then good for you! Truth be told, the odds are stacked against you.

My two cents | Remembering Jimmy...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

On December 29, 2024, James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, the 39th President of the United States passed away at the age of 100.Most of Jimmy Carter’s presidency happened while I was a high school student in the small southwestern Minnesota town of Windom.

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

On Dec. 20, Lisa Jackson of the Twin Cities came to the home of her mother, Saralee Hoselton where she spent the night. The next day, Lisa took Saralee to her home in Woodbury, MN where she spent the next two weeks.

My two cents | Saying goodbye to a friend...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

I was shocked and saddened when I received news from our publisher last week informing me that my long-time friend, Lyle Van Camp had passed away.I was taken off-guard.