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 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    October 2, 2023 

Newspapers Your Way

This year marks the 83rd celebration of National Newspaper Week. From October 1-7, newspapers across the country are affirming their responsibilities to the communities they serve. I've written a lot...

 
 By Benjy Hamm    Opinion    October 2, 2023 

Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities

Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities. That readership number is based on a...

 

Letter to the Editor

School has started and there’s a teacher shortage across the nation. It’s a well-known fact that burnout is a common reason. I might have a solution or two that could be tried. We have dedicated teachers who are reluctantly leaving their...

 

I "bet" you gamble more than I do

I hear that a lot from people who regularly buy PowerBall tickets, spend hours at the blackjack table and make frequent trips to the casino. My grandfather bet on horses at the racetrack in Fessenden...

 

Wild world records

Last week, the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball team set the world record for highest attendance at a women’s sporting event, EVER. The world was watching as they packed 92,003 people...

 

Do you want the good news or the bad news?

Sometimes I wonder what people expect from local newspapers like the one I work for, and from local reporters like myself. While readers regularly thank us for our great coverage, we’ve also been...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    August 28, 2023

The Survey Says

I’m one of the lucky ones. I have been selected to be part of two surveys for the U.S. Census Bureau in the past year. No, these aren’t the types that ask nicely for your participation, offer you...

 

Letter to the Editor: Mosquito control

I would like to thank the New Rockford City Commission for allowing me to voice my concern about the city providing mosquito fogging at the golf course for free. It all started when the city minutes mentioned that the city fogged at the golf course....

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    August 21, 2023

Open letter to all readers

The winds of change are howling. Last Friday, Aug. 18, was the last time our staff had the opportunity to see and inspect our newspapers before they entered the postal system. Effective with the Aug....

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    August 14, 2023

Newspapers are the ultimate history books

Both newspaper offices have been a flurry of activity lately. We’ve had many visitors this summer going through our bound files, or newspaper archives, to gather information published over the past...

 

Letter to the Editor: Vote NO on Fessenden Co-op/CenDak merger

I have many concerns about the proposed merger of CenDak and Fessenden Co-op. The joint letter sent out to members claims that a merger will maintain local control, expand access to talent, and allow the implementation of best practices. The past...

 
 By David Adler    Opinion    August 14, 2023

Justice James Wilson: leading constitutional architect

It was altogether fitting that James Wilson, second in importance only to James Madison as an architect of the Constitution, would be nominated by President George Washington to the original Supreme Court. From this position, Justice James Wilson cou...

 

Newspapers provide valuable experience

Hello everyone! I’m definitely a new face around here, but for the past nine weeks, I have had the opportunity to intern at the Foster County Independent and the New Rockford Transcript. This summer internship has been amazing, and I have learned...

 
 By Jase Graves    Opinion    August 7, 2023

A summer staycation travel guide

Are you tired of financing a tank of gas? Are you afraid your armpits might burst into flames if you leave the air-conditioned confines of your home? Or maybe, like our family, you blew a decade’s worth of vacation savings on a trip to New York Cit...

 
 By David Adler    Opinion    August 7, 2023

We the People: August 7, 2023

John Jay: first Chief Justice, diplomat, founding era giant When the newly-elected President George Washington turned his attention to the historic opportunity of nominating citizens to fill seats on the first U.S. Supreme Court in 1789, he knew...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 31, 2023

National Night Out

This Tuesday, Carrington is one of 17 communities across North Dakota hosting National Night Out events. The National Night Out program celebrates its 40th year of connecting law enforcement with the...

 
 By Tom Purcell    Opinion    July 31, 2023

A/C hasn't only made life cooler

As a heat wave hits America from coast to coast, it’s hot outside – but cool inside, thanks to the triumph of air conditioning. For most of human history, there was little people could do to...

 
 By David Adler    Opinion    July 31, 2023

We the People: July 31, 2023

Judicial profiles to better understand the Supreme Court We citizens know a lot about our presidents – their background, philosophy and character – and sometimes more than we care to know. The same is true of our congressional representatives....

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 24, 2023

Catching baseball fever

It’s been a wild week of baseball. I photographed the Babe Ruth District 4 Championship on Sunday in Hillsboro. The contest spanned two games, 17 innings and nearly six hours from first pitch to...

 

Hearing the truth about sex trafficking

Don’t thank Hollywood for “Sound of Freedom.” The movie, about a former Homeland Security agent who goes to Colombia and rescues more than 50 kids from child sex traffickers, is an action-thrill...

 
 By David Adler    Opinion    July 24, 2023

We the People: July 24, 2023

“Constitution does not shield presidents from defamation suits” The Justice Department’s announcement this week that the Constitution does not shield presidents from civil lawsuits stemming from a president’s defamatory remarks represents...

 
 By Amy Wobbema    Opinion    July 17, 2023

Summer in a small town somewhere else

I was among a small group of three who decided to explore downtown Crosby, Minn., the nearest town to the lake house my husband’s family inhabited for a few days this past week. The population is 2,...

 
 By Tom Purcell    Opinion    July 17, 2023

The American dream is a life without debt

I dream of the day I will be 100% debt free! I took on debt fairly early in life, when I borrowed money to help cover the cost of my Penn State degree. That turned out to be a terrific investment ...

 
 By David Adler    Opinion    July 17, 2023

"Declaration of Independence: advancing American ideals"

The Declaration of Independence – its words, elements and ramifications – remains profoundly relevant in America. As the founding document of the world’s longest running democracy, and the ultimate expression of the ideas, values and...

 

Supreme Court decision finally erases legalized discrimination

Every year, during the last few days of June, I sit at my computer and wait impatiently for the most important Supreme Court decisions to be announced. Last year, the picnic brought the Dobbs...

 

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