Some bills in the Legislature are no-brainers. While they may be considered housekeeping bills, they serve an important purpose.
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North Dakota isn’t the Old West anymore, though the state had a taste of those wild times during the early stages of the oil boom. Thankfully,…
“There has never been a robbery with a throwing star.”
There’s no doubt that North Dakota needs to invest in road and bridge repairs. Research at the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute at …
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It’s disappointing that House Bill 1298 so easily passed the North Dakota House, 65-26. It’s a veiled attempt to target one group and legalize…
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There are some legislative bills that could be called old favorites or repeat offenders, depending on how you feel about them. They are bills …
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The state and the energy industry have been committed in the past to developing “all of the above” when it comes to our resources. That means …
“How she survived I have no idea.”
North Dakota’s open records law remains an essential part of the public’s right to know and shouldn’t be tampered with lightly. Good intention…
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It’s often surprising and refreshing for someone who has moved to North Dakota when they go to vote for the first time in the state. There’s n…
"I like them. I eat them, so that's not going to insult me any, it isn't."
Sometimes being first has rewards and sometimes it can lead to a dead end. The Tribune editorial board believes an effort in the Legislature t…
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North Dakotans tend to be proud of the state's citizen Legislature. Being a lawmaker is not a full-time job but public service that requires a…
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Sometimes a business or public entity needs to make a bold, although risky, move to succeed. Such was the case in August 2018 when Bismarck St…
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When most people get into a vehicle they instinctively click on their seat belt. It’s a habit many developed from when they started riding in …
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On May 26, 2016, Donald Trump brought his presidential campaign to Bismarck. It was a watershed day for him as North Dakota gave him enough de…
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One of the best ways to honor the victims of the pandemic is to overcome COVID-19.