OUR VIEW

OUR VIEW: A missed chance at fairness in Chamberlain

Not every school in South Dakota should consider an American Indian honor song during graduation ceremonies, but a school that is one-third Indian should consider it.

By Editorial board , May 15, 2013

OUR VIEW: Time to allow wine on downtown sidewalks

Mitchell’s downtown businesses deserve an opportunity to add a touch of charm to their neighborhood. To deny them this chance is simply being old-fashioned and behind the times.

By Editorial board , May 10, 2013

OUR VIEW: Don’t be surprised; it’s just politics

We are no longer surprised when politicians bow out of scheduled debates or, as is sometimes the case, simply decide not to debate at all.

August 21, 2012

OUR VIEW: Gambling revenue needs boost, but not from addicts

We are all for boosting gambling revenue in South Dakota, but we hope it is done tastefully, and without taking advantage of the people who may have a problem with gambling addiction.

By Editorial board , August 16, 2012

OUR VIEW: No further measures needed at Cabela's pond

Should extra safety measures be enacted, or erected, to ensure a similar accident does not happen in the future? No, we don’t think so.

By Editorial board , August 15, 2012

OUR VIEW: Mission to Mars is costly but potentially worth it

Another American spaceship has landed on Mars, promising great advances in science and new, dramatic views of the Red Planet.

By Editorial board , August 07, 2012

OUR VIEW: Commission correct on passport dispute

Members of the Davison County Commission were right to question a schedule change that recently went into effect at the county Treasurer’s Office.

By Editorial board , February 09, 2012

OUR VIEW: Week in review

The week's best, worst

By Editorial board , November 13, 2011

Others View Jan. 22

By Editorial board , January 21, 2011

Our View: Herseth Sandlin has been good for South Dakota

The U.S. House race between incumbent Democrat Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and Republican Kristi Noem has been a battle, one that has taken several nasty turns with both sides accusing the other of misdeeds, untruths and outright rascality.

By Editorial board , October 30, 2010

Our View: Congress’ language bill needed to clear up confusion

A federal bill based on common sense awaits approval from President Obama, and we wonder why it’s taken so long to simply get to this point. HR 946 would require federal agencies to use plain language in their forms, letters and other documents. The bill would require each agency to establish an Internet site to publicize its push for clarity and receive public comments on documents that are poorly written.

By Editorial board , October 08, 2010

Editorial: Leadership needed on bug problem

We’re a bit concerned with Mitchell city government’s response to the terrible mosquito and gnat problem that has residents spending otherwise pleasant summer days indoors.
Granted, city employees have been paying attention to the problem. They’ve been counting the bugs they find in traps around the city, and they’ve been using that data to guide their placement of larvicide and their fogging of insecticide.

By Editorial board , June 30, 2010

Our View: Week in review

CHEERS to the city for its decision to make a head-on attack of the mosquito population that has been ravaging Mitchell lately. Some are saying they’ve never seen it so bad when it comes to the pesky bugs, and we have to agree. It doesn’t matter where you live in Mitchell or where you are, the mosquitoes have been terrible this past week, and their tiny and annoying partners in misery — gnats — have been equally bothersome. Although we suspect the city’s spraying program will make some headway, we suggest folks use plenty of mosquito repellent in the coming weeks to avoid not only a body pocked with annoying and itchy mosquito bites, but also as a way to steer clear of West Nile virus. And as far as repelling gnats, those tiny flying hellions seem to have a strong dislike for vanilla extract and, for some reason, the muscle pain reliever Absorbine Jr.

By Editorial board , June 28, 2010

Our View: Prosecute repeat DUI offenders to full extent

A Sioux Falls man this week pleaded guilty to yet another charge of driving under the influence and has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Dennis Harris, on June 10, was driving erratically on Interstate 90 and was trailed by a Davison County deputy sheriff. After leaving the interstate, Harris was stopped. While being questioned, he handed an officer an open bottle of whiskey. He soon thereafter became combative with the officer and others who came to assist.

By Editorial board , June 25, 2010