opinion

In response to Marjorie Anderson's letter to the editor ("Outdated medieval biblical scriptures," Aug. 8) I can only say that I wish Ms. Anderson could know Father Don Braukmann. She...

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

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The belief that no one owes me anything is one of the greatest gifts my hardworking, blue-collar father gave me when I was young.

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

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...

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...