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Editorials

End of an era: Winczewski retires

The news of Minot High boys’ basketball coach Dean Winczewski’s retirement marks the end of an era, not just for the Magicians program, but for the entire Minot community. While the record books will forever highlight his remarkable achievements – four state championships in Minot, ...

Legislature makes progress on major issues

The North Dakota 69th Legislative Assembly adjourned Wednesday for crossover break, having addressed several major issues related to property tax relief, energy and agriculture, education, housing and workforce. Out of the nearly 1,100 bills introduced this session, approximately 700 made it ...

Happy New Year – time for a fresh start

The new year is a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and set new goals for what we plan to do in 2025. Many will make New Year’s resolutions – those promises we make to ourselves – but not everyone will keep them throughout the year. Certainly it was quite a year we have ...

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas

Christmas is a time for joy and hope. For many, it is a time of family traditions, whether it’s baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree, going to church, giving gifts or helping someone in need, or other cherished traditions handed down by family members throughout the years. People ...

Programs show appreciation for local military members

Cookies and a trip home for the holidays have something in common for airmen at Minot Air Force Base. Both are programs to help make the holiday season cheerier for the airmen while also being collaborative efforts between the base and the local community. The annual cookie drive for ...

Burgum right leader to usher in energy dominance

As a lifelong North Dakotan, I am proud of our state’s history grounded in resilience, innovation, and grit. It’s a story about harnessing our abundant natural resources while protecting our land for future generations. This is the approach Americans want in all their leaders, and it is ...