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When 75% of the time we spend with our kids is done

As older kids grow their independence, they spend less time at home, depending on their parents. Katie Pinke shares her memories of how her mom developed her independence by riding her bike to the grocery store and how her daughters are growing their own interests this summer break.

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We remember: Memorial Day is more than barbeques, three-day weekend

"We remember the solemn early morning knock at the door of a mother or wife, followed by the harrowing words of a uniformed service member saying, 'The President has entrusted me to express his deepest regret..,'” writes The Dickinson Press.

May 26, 2022 01:19 PM

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Port: Heidi Heitkamp doesn't want to answer questions about her 2013 vote against background checks

"I no longer have to answer your questions," she told a reporter.

May 26, 2022 10:47 AM

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Port: The Bastiat Caucus is floating a bogus legal argument against Burgum's political spending

These supposed liberty lovers will argue that the state constitution makes Burgum's political engagement illegal.

May 26, 2022 09:38 AM

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Port: Republican state senator reaches settlement in theft case, criminal charges may be dismissed

"The complainant has been made whole. A check was cut, and an affidavit was signed," Sen. Jason Heitkamp's defense attorney says.

May 25, 2022 01:30 PM

By Rob Port

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Port: Disgraced ex-lawmaker Luke Simons posts meme suggesting Uvalde shooting was a political stunt

Rep. Luke Simons, who is proud of his historic expulsion from the North Dakota Legislature, used his Facebook account to hatch a conspiracy theory about the Uvalde, Texas, shooting.

May 25, 2022 10:24 AM

By Rob Port

Shooting reported near elementary school in Uvalde, Texas

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Plain Talk: The Uvalde shooting, and a proposal to cut North Dakota's property taxes in half

On this episode of Plain Talk we discuss the tragedy in Texas, and discuss proposal from a Republican legislative primary candidate to cut North Dakota property taxes by 50 percent.

May 25, 2022 10:13 AM

By Rob Port

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Port: Minot mayor received $2,500 donation from a corporation seeking tax breaks from the city

North Dakota has a ban on corporate contributions to political candidates, but based on a few examples around the state, it seems many candidates are either flouting it, or not even aware it exists.

May 25, 2022 08:31 AM

By Rob Port

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Mike Jacobs: Planting a garden creates a home

To me, establishing a garden plot is a way to claim territory. I have never felt that I belonged in a place until I had staked out a garden patch.

May 25, 2022 06:00 AM

By Mike Jacobs

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Bender: Society’s double standards for women

"Today, the political contingency that's long demanded that 'the gummit' stay out of their business, is one step closer to controlling women's reproductive decisions — another unfunded government mandate. 'We're with ya, baby, right up to the delivery. Then, you gotta pull yourself up by your bootie straps.'"

May 25, 2022 06:00 AM

By Tony Bender

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Port: Dave Piepkorn, his middle finger, and why we need to stop feeding the trolls

We should be using our free press, and our consent as voters, to hold arrogant, bullying politicians who have grown far too comfortable with their power accountable. We shouldn't be encouraging them.

May 25, 2022 05:01 AM

By Rob Port

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Port: While Bastiat candidates flounder with fundraising, Becker sits on his hands

If I were a Becker Backer, I wouldn't be happy. Not with the half-hearted campaign, Becker ran for the U.S. Senate, or the lack of support for candidates representing the movement he founded.

May 24, 2022 10:04 AM

By Rob Port

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Port: Sec. of state blocks measure which would have required supermajority vote for constitutional amendments

For the second time this year a statewide ballot measure has been kept off the ballot due to problems with the signature collection process.

May 23, 2022 03:44 PM

By Rob Port