Gulleson would protect Medicare

May 19, 2012 in Editorials

Medicare means so much to many seniors, who live on fixed incomes and often cannot come up with the money to pay for medical expenses.

Delegation should advocate for N.D.

May 19, 2012 in Editorials

It is clear that a healthy bottom line for North Dakota is directly tied to agriculture. Therefore, we need a farm bill that contributes to a healthy agricultural economy.

Watch out for magazine ruse

May 19, 2012 in Editorials

Magazine renewal requests start early in the subscription.

‘No. 2, who would have thought?’

May 19, 2012 in Editorials

“We just want to get home and the government is making it hard for us.”

Verna Schmitcke

May 19, 2012 in Obituaries

Verna M. Schmitcke, 73, Bismarck, formerly of Garrison, died May 15, 2012, at a Bismarck hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, May 19, at First Congregational Church, Garrison. Burial w

Elizabeth Joslyn

May 19, 2012 in Obituaries

DICKINSON — Elizabeth “Liz” J.M. Joslyn, 68, Dickinson, died May 16, 2012, at her home. In accordance with her wishes, she has gifted her body to the University  of North Dakota School of Science.

Emily Helbling

May 19, 2012 in Obituaries

Emily Helbling, 99, Bismarck, formerly of Mandan, died May 17, 2012, at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Chur

Loyd Leichtman

May 19, 2012 in Obituaries

McHENRY — Loyd A. Leichtman, 72, McHenry, died May 16, 2012, at Carrington Health Center, following a long battle with cancer. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Calvary Baptist Church

Robert Schmidt

May 19, 2012 in Obituaries

Cmdr. Robert V. Schmidt, U.S. Navy (retired), died in Fargo on May 17, 2012, at the age of 96. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan, with Deacon Di

Jacob Rutschke

May 19, 2012 in Obituaries

Jacob Rutschke, 94, Herreid, S.D., died May 17, 2012, in the Strasburg Care Center. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 21, at Zion Lutheran Church, Zeeland. Burial will be in the church c