opinion

We have been extremely lucky so far from a weather standpoint, the lack of any major precipitation in the form of cold, wet, heavy snow except for the little blast...

Keeping the sidewalks clear so far this year has been relatively easy. With limited snowfall and periods of above average temperatures, most homeowners have been required to do little shoveling...

When you can hear that familiar little bell ringing as you enter a local business you quickly become aware that it is that time of the year again. At first...

Mitt Romney carried every county except Sioux, Rolette, Steele, Sargent, Ransom and Benson. His percentages in the west were in the 70s and declined to the 50s in the east...

Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled weeks in the nation. Whether it is a day trip to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with family or a family vacation over the...

Driving can be difficult during good weather conditions, but the winter precipitation this last weekend was a real test with the rainy surfaces turning to ice making for extremely slick...

The 575 members of the West Fargo Education Association would like to announce that November 12-16 is American Education Week. The West Fargo Education Association is highlighting the contribution of...

Elections have now passed and we are approaching the business period of the North Dakota Legislative Session. Many important discussions and proposed legislative matters will be heard to address a...

Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11 and no organization is more committed to service men and women than the West Fargo VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary. Many Americans mistakenly believe...

Measures are initiated for the ballot when the supporters feel the Legislature will not give their case a fair hearing or the Legislature has already turned a deaf ear to...

Events like West Fest, Streets Alive, Cruising Sheyenne and most recently the Fargo Half Marathon all have an impact on our community. Each event has a social value and is...

Residents of West Fargo will be voting Tuesday on a proposed fifty cent telephone fee increase to fund the City's share of the emergency 911 communications services. The current fee...

The day everyone is talking about is finally presenting itself next Tuesday, Nov. 6 going down in infamy as Election Day 2012 providing the opportunity for all citizens to get...

Rocky Schneider is a good choice for Cass County Commissioner. I have known Rocky for just over 14 years. Rocky exudes integrity, intellect, compassion, and is a family man. Rocky...

In action at its monthly membership meeting last week, the Cass County Wildlife Club voted to oppose Measure 5, a ballot initiative related to penalties for animal cruelty. "As sportsmen,...