opinion

It is time for the state legislature to focus on property tax relief and reform. In light of the debate on the Measure 2 property tax elimination amendment on last...

Growing up a fifth generation North Dakotan in rural Benson County, I was blessed to inherit the state’s vast outdoors where agriculture and conservation worked collectively for the betterment of...

Each year, at least for the past several, The Southeast Fargo Regional DUI Task Force in conjunction with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), have been stepping up their...

Four of the hottest social issues in state legislatures around the country in this lawmaking season are abortion, same-sex marriage, marijuana and guns. The North Dakota Legislature is having its...

A question has come into the police department asking about speeding in the area of the school. 13-1101(2) provides the rule. 13-1101. SPEED LIMITATIONS. Except in instances where a lower...

Little did organizer Charlie Weible know that when the inspiration came to him at Christmas time ten years ago to begin an event for the sole purpose of helping families...

By Mike Reitan,Assistant WF Police Chief Recent equipment theft activity reported to National Equipment Register confirms that criminal elements continue to target machines staged for snow removal operations, particularly in...

By Lloyd Omdahl The authority to initiate and refer laws, often called “direct democracy,” has been a constant irritant to the Legislature but, in fact, it has saved the Assembly...

Our ‘city on the grow’ is continually striving to update and improve as evidenced by the water replacement program presently in the works (see related story), as well as the...

By Mike Reitan,Assistant WF Police Chief In a burglary of your home the items mostly likely to be stolen are cash and goods a burglar can easily carry and sell...

By Lloyd Omdahl Taking advantage of last year’s petition signature scandal, some legislators have proposed to tighten up the procedure by which citizens can initiate laws, refer acts of the...

Come spring following the snow melt there will no doubt be some West Fargo business sites needing to take the time to improve the aesthetic appearance of their properties. West...

The North Dakota legislature currently has the opportunity to reduce the number of low-income families who lack access to affordable health care. As an advocate for cancer patients and survivors,...

By Mike Reitan,Assistant WF Police Chief When a person elects to conduct a burglary they are faced with the risk of being discovered in the act. Most burglars will not...

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. The occasion is associated with chocolate and roses and setting aside the day to do something really nice for your other half, all a very good...