Jacobs: An ugly session in ND, but we’re grateful
May 5, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Regarding the North Dakota Legislature’s 2013 session, blessedly adjourned in the wee hours of the weekend: Remember that it’s good to be grateful. Continue Reading
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Jacobs: Lack of legislative harness gives zealots free rein
March 25, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
Watching the 2013 edition of the North Dakota Legislature makes a body pine for the days when Earl Strinden was in charge. Continue Reading
MATTERS AT HAND: Downtown looks up as New Year dawns
January 5, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald
After last week’s pessimistic look at the New Year, a faithful reader send a terse message. “Look on the bright side,” the reader said, and that’s what I’ve resolved to do. Continue Reading
ALWAYS IN SEASON: This winter has brought exceptional variety of birds
January 5, 2013 in Grand Forks Herald
This season has brought birds in unusual variety and abundance. Here’s a review of some noteworthy species. Continue Reading
MATTERS AT HAND: An elephant shows up in North Dakota’s press room
December 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Big change is under way in the news business in North Dakota, including the Associated Press’ loss of a longtime legislative reporter to a new media venture. Continue Reading
MATTERS AT HAND: Grand Forks farewell highlights Conrad’s personal attributes
December 8, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Saturday’s event showed off the senator’s emphasis on planning, his compulsive attention to detail, his intuitive grasp of big issues, his toughness, his sense of humor and his improbable optimism. Continue Reading
The economic implications of admission standards
December 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Ralph Kingsbury, a former member of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education, likes to tell about the Walsh County farmer who reacted to news that the state university system might impose admission standards in this way: “I pay taxes and my son has a right to flunk out of the university.” That’s about to change. Continue Reading
ALWAYS IN SEASON: Collared doves conquer the continent
December 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Probably no species has conquered North America more quickly than the Eurasian collared dove. Continue Reading
No cliffs in state legislatures, but plenty of issues
November 25, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Now that the election is well behind us, we can turn to the business end of politics, governing or attempting to govern. No doubt this business is toughest in Washington, where a fiscal cliff lies just ahead. There are no cliffs in Bismarck or St. Paul, but the impending legislative sessions offer the potential of spectacle, nevertheless. Challenges loom in both state capitols. Continue Reading
MATTERS AT HAND: New Vision project draws ideas, creates anticipation
November 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Like a lot of other people, I’m feeling a keen sense of anticipation about NV360. And there are a lot of people. Far more have taken part in NV360 than any other similar community involvement project has managed to attract here. Continue Reading
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