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Letters to the Editor

Authority supports more electric transmission

Claire Vigesaa, executive director, North Dakota Transmission Authority Bismarck The power grid in North Dakota, much like the state’s highway system, requires expansion to meet growing demands. Just as Interstate 94 connects communities across the Midwest, new transmission lines are ...

Stop spending money taxpayers can’t afford

Jim Soltis, Minot It has been a long time since I wrote a letter to the paper. But what is happening in our city forced me to speak my piece. I am looking for volunteers to go with me on a search for the hidden bucket of money that the city big spenders are using to fund the exorbitant ...

Blue building has interesting history

ML Berg, Minot To provide a little more background to the “blue building” being removed on 3rd Street NE, the following information might be of interest. An inscription centered above the four windows on the second floor of this building reads “19 Bettin Bros. & Marshall10.” ...

Scouts offers many good experiences

Fletcher Guilford, Minot Hello. My name is Fletcher Guilford and I am with Troop 1416. I want to give my opinion on my experience in Scouts and how advancing is in Scouts. I think Scouts is a good chance to learn a lot of skills and it is a lot of fun. My experience in Scouts has been lots ...

Pleased to see study input on Highway 52

Duane Brekke, Minot I was elated to see the Oct. 22 The Minot Daily News front page headline. Last legislative session, Sen. Karen Krebsbach and Gov. Burgum had a hearing on Highway 52 (one of the deadliest 22 miles of road in North Dakota). I was asked to be a presenter. My area was the ...

Traffic lights essential at intersection

Mary Huff, Minot Per Oct. 22 Minot Daily, “Four-way stop proposed.” This article revealed neither Council nor engineers have bothered to park on one of these corners, side streets, or alleys during high traffic times. Here’s a simple breakdown showing why traffic lights are needed and ...