opinion

Back in my college days, a fellow from my hometown went around telling people he’d been an all-state high school football player. In reality, he’d been a benchwarmer. He was...

Barack Obama is probably one of the coolest presidents in American history. He reaches rock star status when cameras catch him sporting his Ray-Ban 3217s, which are, for all you...

South Carolina is not a swing state. Solidly Republican, it will vote for Mitt Romney by a large margin this November. With so many other states hanging in the balance,...

PUEBLO, Colo. — When President Dwight D. Eisenhower presented Raymond G. “Jerry” Murphy with a Medal of Honor in 1953, he noted that Pueblo nicknamed “the Steel City,” has had...

The human spirit and sportsmanship of the Olympic athletes reminds us all of the abilities and uniqueness of each of us. Unfortunately some nations (China in particular) seem not to...

A few years ago, I had a friend who didn’t want anyone to know she was going to therapy. Instead, she would announce at her place of business she was...

West Fargo is going to be hopping next week inundated by a full slate of activities that will provide fun and entertainment for all age and interest levels. The beginning...

To the Editor: As North Dakota students head back to school, I would like to encourage parents to visit their local library to make sure their children and teens sign-up...

Under North Dakota Law, certain driving offenses are assigned not only a statutory fee but also a point value. The points provide an additional penalty for a driver who repeatedly...

The family of Darren Chock would like to thank the Bemidji area community for the love and support shown to us on behalf of our son and brother, Darren Chock...

“He didn’t just see a tangle of plastic and tubes; he saw our beautiful little girl, and he was clearly overcome with compassion for her,” Pam Finlayson told the Republican...

TAMPA, Fla. — Two buzzwords are dominating the presidential campaign: middle class. In speeches, ads and interviews, both parties are saying virtually the same thing to this key audience: We’re...

The Republican convention raised two key questions for swing voters. Does form trump substance? Is fiction more compelling than fact? Compressed into three nights, the GOP event was the most...

The 2012 Republican National Convention has adjourned for the season. What did we learn? Did Ann Romney’s speech convince undecided voters or help close the gender gap? Was Chris Christie...

While the nation is getting to know Paul Ryan better since his selection as Romney’s running mate, it’s time they become acquainted with his mate of 14 years, wife Janna...