Opinion

For several years, until the pattern was confirmed, the field geography class at Bemidji State University did a survey of parking on and off campus within seven blocks of campus. The results always showed that there were enough vacant spaces in campus lots to hold all of the cars...

As someone who started out thinking the events center could be something great if it was designed as a civic center and gathering place for the public, who soured on the idea as it became obvious that it was just a cover for a BSU hockey rink, who became alarmed by the consultant...

Response to Jeb Monge Aug. 4 letter): My question is who (Leviticus 20:13) called homosexuality an abomination? Answer: God. Sodom and Gomorrah were judged. God will judge homosexuality. Roy Lee Antle Bemidji

Leo Manzano is the son of an undocumented farmworker from Mexico. Meb Keflezighi and his family fled civil war in Eritrea. Danell Leyva's stepfather defected from Cuba's gymnastics team during a meet in Mexico and swam across the Rio Grande River to reach America. More than 40 foreign-born...

For weeks we've been buffeted by negative political campaigning, a mixed economic recovery, wildfires, droughts and mass-murders. But the 2012 Olympic Games have provided a breeze of blessed relief for the United States. As of Aug. 9, the U.S. Olympic team led all countries with...

News this past week out of the Sanford Center, the city-owned event center, came as a surprise to many Bemidji residents. Roger Swanson, fired from the executive director's post with barely seven months under his belt, was brought here by VenuWorks to improve the center's bottom...

In the Democratic primary on Aug. 14, I am supporting Tarryl Clark. It is not so much that she has been endorsed by Bill Clinton, or that she has outraised her fellow candidates. It is not even that she has articulately called out Rep. Chip Cravaack for his tacit support of Michelle...

(Sigh.) First, we had the conventional wisdom that Barack Obama was in trouble. Now, he is said to be on the ascent since presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney seems stalled.

What happens when nations cut taxes for their richest citizens? Economists Thomas Piketty and Emmanuel Saez, two of the world's most respected authorities on the incomes of rich people, have a straightforward answer: In nations that slash tax rates on high incomes, the rich significantly...

The residents of the city of Bemidji should congratulate themselves on a job well done. Bemidji is truly a gem of a community with tremendous potential that can get even better with thoughtful, insightful and communicative leadership. Two years ago you elected a new mayor.

It's taken more than 200 years, two world wars, an industrial revolution, and the dawn of the Internet, but the United States once again finds itself at the mercy of an intolerant king. Instead of a tax on tea, King Barack Obama and his Democrat Knights of the Fast Food Table seem...

As reported in the Bemidji Pioneer, our lakes have a larger than normal amount of algae this year. This could be used to our advantage and allow us to take a step to become energy independent. Perhaps some of Mr. Obama's unemployed minions could harvest and process the algae providing...

The Greenwood Cemetery board members wish to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the following people for cleanup of the cemetery from the July 2 storm: Bobcat of Bemidji, David Nielsen, for use of a Bobcat. City of Blackduck, Robert Klug Jr., for use of a public works truck...

Most Minnesota voters are aware that two important constitutional amendment issues will appear on the ballot in November. One of these amendments is designed to maintain the legal definition of marriage in Minnesota as a "One man-one woman" union. The second amendment is designed...

Congressman Cravaack has been working hard for the 8th District.