Politics, regulations, and the volatility of Bakken oil aside, we must never forget that what we’re pumping out of the ground in Western North Dakota can change lives in an instant. As stewards of this resource, we must be constantly vigilant. Here[...]
Category: Commentary
The MARC: ASK Fitness Says Yes
As the owner of ASK Fitness, I’m writing to express my support for the Minot Aquatics and Recreation Center. [...]Read More... from The MARC: ASK Fitness Says Yes
How Elf Rights Activists Are Influencing Iceland’s Infrastructure
In Iceland, the government is going out of its way to protect the rights of mythical creatures. Here in North Dakota, we’re still working on protecting the rights of real, live people. [...]Read More... from How Elf Rights Activists Are Influencing Iceland’s[...]
Editorial: Let’s Raise a Glass to Less Liquor Regulation!
Minot has a problem. If you haven’t noticed, downtown Minot is being overrun by new restaurants. What’s even worse, many of these new restaurants are moving into old, rundown buildings and improving them; the gall it must take. And what’s more, these[...]
The MARC: An Opinion Swayed
Minot Daily News Editor David Rupkalvis weighs in on an important Minot issue with a unique perspective. This is something you should read. You may need a Facebook account to read this story. [...]Read More... from The MARC: An Opinion Swayed
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Commentary on the MARC: If You’re in the Yes Camp, Acknowledge This…
One of the hardest things for The Minot Voice editorial board to reconcile with our support of the MARC project is the introduction of the Park District as an operator in marketplaces that have traditionally been the domain of private business. Minot[...]
Commentary: The Thing to Remember About Paramount Sports
If you haven’t yet heard of Paramount Sports, you should take a minute to acquaint yourself with this KX News story or here on Facebook. They’re an in-development business concept that at first glance looks very similar to what the Park District[...]
Rod St. Aubyn: Rushing To Judgment In The 24/7 News Cycle
The culture of constant news has created an environment and an incentive for media outlets to reach for conclusion and judgement prior to having all the facts. It is an unhealthy trend. [...]Read More... from Rod St. Aubyn: Rushing To Judgment In[...]
Editorial: Information is Key to Waste Facilities
The Bismarck Tribune weighs in on the debate over where to put our oil field waste. We can’t be pro-oil development, pro-modern conveniences of abundant energy and take a ‘not in my backyard’ attitude. [...]Read More... from Editorial: Information is Key to[...]
What Would My Mom Do? (Drink Tab and Lock Us Outside)
There’s something to be said for the parenting styles of old, where children were allowed to run a bit more freely and fail a bit more often. North Dakota is a place of families and kids, but the devils advocate may warn of[...]
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Say Anything Blog: Minot Voters Should Be Wary Of Rec Center Vote
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog isn’t yet sold on the MARC proposal. [...]Read More... from Say Anything Blog: Minot Voters Should Be Wary Of Rec Center Vote
From The Left: The Conservatives Environmental Conundrum
A resident left-leaner writing at Say Anything Blog.com calls for a more rational dialogue about the environment and less ideological rhetoric. [...]Read More... from From The Left: The Conservatives Environmental Conundrum
Mike Rowe: Of Assholes and Authenticity
The Minot Voice has featured commentary from Mike Rowe in the past, and we'll no doubt continue to do so in the future. Today he writes on the true meaning and danger of that old adage, 'just be yourself.' [...]Read More... from[...]
Speculation on the MARC: Where are They Going to Put it?
It’s in the title, but let’s be crystal clear on this. This article is pure speculation. Park District officials have repeatedly said it would not be financially responsible to purchase land before they have authority from voters to build the MARC. So,[...]
Deck Seems Stacked Against The Public When It Comes To Transparency
You’ll see The Minot Voice harp on open government and transparency over and over again, but this time we don’t have to do it because Rod St. Aubyn writing at Say Anything has chosen to carry the torch for a little while.[...]
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Charge against Baesler dropped, Read the Full Report
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has got the full arrest report and investigation notes on State Superintendent of Public Schools Kristen Baesler arrest. His take, lot’s of bad decisions, nothing near worth prosecuting. Read it all for yourself on Say Anything.[...]