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Letters to the Tribune

New School Building Vote

Dale G. Niewoehner, Rugby Since I live across the street from Ely Elementary School I see the congestion in the playground, the sidewalks and the streets for delivery and pickup of students. I can’t image the congestion inside the school during school hours. These students are the ...

Retired doctor supports school bond

Hubert Seiler, M.D., Rugby To the People of Rugby: I have lived in the Rugby school district for over 48 years. I have tried to stay involved in the institutions and issues of concern within the community. I am writing in support of the upcoming school bond referendum. My children ...

Ely Expansion: Education and Safety Matters

Chad Duchscher, Rugby As an area farmer for two and half decades and a father of three in the school system, I feel it’s important to address the current needs at Ely Elementary school. Our children’s education is so important, and when I look back on my fourth-grade math and reading ...

Vote yes on the Bond Referendum for the Ely Addition

Kari Hill, Rugby I encourage everyone in the Rugby Public School District to vote yes on the bond referendum for the Ely Addition. I presently teach band and work with EL (English Language Learner) students at Ely Elementary. I would like to share my personal experiences with the lack of ...

Ely Addition Survey Results Clarification

Mike McNeff, EdD, Superintendent, Rugby Public School District #5 I would like to clarify the survey results provided by the Pierce County Tribune as reported in the October 23, 2021 and again in the October 30, 2021 issues. The Tribune included survey results from their Facebook page that ...

Protect our liberties

Chrissie Hager, ND District Republican Executive Board Even though rapid loss of liberty is nothing new for most Americans in post 9/11 world, we have reached a new low and some would argue a pivotal point with president Biden issuing executive order forcing tens of millions to either accept ...

Sadness and Pride

Dale G. Niewoehner, Former Mayor It was 58 years ago that Rugby saw its last murder. It was that sad cold winter morning in 1963 that Rugby Police Office Frank Peterson was murdered in the alley. We should be sad about this, but also proud that we hold this long record. We hope to keep ...

Vaccines, masks save lives as COVID cases climb

As we once again see a surge of COVID-19 on the horizon, the medical staff at Heart of America Medical Center would like to share our thoughts with the members of our community. We know that COVID-19 measures have become very sensitive issues. Community members ask us every day to share ...

Kind words work in any type of weather

Dale G. Niewoehner, Former Mayor We are enduring a hot spell in our region that brings a lot of feelings to merchants and farmers of the region. But it is not too hot to say a kind work or do a small good deed for your family, friend, and even a stranger in our community. Say hello. Help ...

Renewables power economic opportunity

Laurie Odden, Executive Director, Rugby Chamber of Commerce; Kelvey Vander Hart, Strategic Elements It is no secret that North Dakota is a rural state, which is a blessing for our 760,000 residents, and ensuring the economic success and sustainability of our state involves wind power ...