Tag Archives: Politics

‘Cheers’ to old Town House

As I sit here today and watch the demolition of the Kelly Inn in Bismarck, I’m reminded of the history surrounding that property. It opened in the Summer of 1970, and I was working for a television station in Fargo … Continue reading

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Cramer Disses Former ND Governors

So Kevin Cramer is so arrogant and smart that he knows more than any other ND Governor. What Trump cool aid has he been drinking? This excerpt from a New York Times article: “Mr. Cramer is open about his capability … Continue reading

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Tom Sand and the Olympic Rings

The Importance of Friends. The day after Joanie died in April, 2008, I got this email from a long time friend living in St. Paul. I wrote abut this in 2014 after watching the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics … Continue reading

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Reagan and the Summer of 1975

It was one of those days, as a reporter covering politics and government that I will long remember. Not because there was any news of note being made, but because of where I was and who I was with. This … Continue reading

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Congressional Constipation

It seems that the current case of collective Congressional constipation is at a critical stage. There is so much intense straining going on that whenever it breaks through, one would be wise to not be nearby. There are not enough … Continue reading

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