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December 5, 2025

Articles by T. Arthur Mason

About T. Arthur Mason
T. Arthur Mason is a native North Dakotan who has spent nearly all of his life in the Peace Garden State. As the third of four children in Western North Dakota, Mason grew to appreciate family and the outdoors. Some of his fondest memories are annual deer hunts with family and friends. In his early teenage years, faith became a central part of T. Arthur Mason's life. He and the majority of his family attend church together on a weekly basis and find this a fulfilling aspect of their lives. Through the influence of his father, T. Arthur Mason became intrigued with politics. As a boy, he attended political events with his father and enjoyed the friendships that resulted as a byproduct of those political associations. As Mason grew older, he became convinced that the quote often attributed to Thomas Jefferson was true, "That government is best which governs least." Today, T. Arthur Mason enjoys time with his wife and children, an occasional hunt, and an increasingly active life on the political scene. This blog is the fulfillment of a dream to design a web site in the realm of politics and to advocate for the principles of Liberty and constitutionally limited government. On behalf of all those that contribute to The Minuteman, we hope you enjoy your time on the site and will share the message with others.
North Dakota

The Tragic Story of North Dakota Rancher Gary Dassinger

June 15, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

It’s evening at the Dassinger Ranch in beautiful Gladstone, North Dakota. Emotion overcomes Gerald "Gary" Dassinger as he tells me about having to sell his dairy cattle in the 80’s after three years of drought. Just months later, a tornado [read more…]

North Dakota

Awkward: Burgum’s Vetoes in the Hands of Those with an Axe to Grind?

June 13, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

Just last month it was reported that the Majority Leaders in the North Dakota Legislature would not reconvene in an attempt to override some unpopular vetoes of Governor Doug Burgum. Well, it seems that may not be the case. The [read more…]

North Dakota

Are Ballot Measures in Jeopardy?

June 12, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

One of the interim legislative studies to come out of the recent North Dakota Legislative Session is the "Initiated and Referred Measure Study Commission". This was the result of Senate Bill 2135 and says the commission "shall undertake a comprehensive [read more…]

Education

Grow Up & Quit Whining About Burgum Missing the Education Summit

June 10, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

If you haven’t heard, Governor Doug Burgum skipped Thursday’s Governor’s Innovative Education Summit in Bismarck. Why? Because he was invited to meet with President Donald Trump and other leaders at the White House on the issue of infrastructure. Because of [read more…]

North Dakota

Bismarck’s Tax Dollars, Renaissance Zones, & Male Strippers

June 9, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

Caution: This article contains content of an adult nature. If there’s one thing that government is good at, it’s wasting taxpayer dollars. The cronyism embodied in so-called “Renaissance Zones” is a great example of this. But a recent bit of [read more…]

National

Are NoDak Tribes too Late in Wanting a Say Over Next U.S. Attorney?

June 8, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

For weeks now speculation has been swirling about who President Donald Trump will appoint as North Dakota’s next U.S. Attorney. Most of that speculation has been centered around Drew Wrigley– who is not only the state’s former Lt. Governor, but [read more…]

Education

Thoughts on Upcoming Governor’s Education Summit & School Choice

May 31, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

The 2016-2017 school year has just finished up for schools across North Dakota. But as they head into summer break, education is still on the minds of many. Take for instance the upcoming Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education that will [read more…]

National

Ronald Reagan: Memorial Day Remarks at Arlington National Cemetery

May 29, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

Remarks given by Ronald Reagan during Memorial Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery on May 31, 1982. Mr. President, General, the distinguished guests here with us today, my fellow citizens: In America’s cities and towns today, flags will be placed [read more…]

North Dakota

Remembering Audrey: A Reminder of the Property Tax Atrocity

May 29, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

The issue of property taxes in the most recent Legislative Session brings back memories. Five years ago North Dakotans did the unthinkable and rejected an initiated measure to eliminate property taxes. As part of the campaign to end the immoral [read more…]

North Dakota

Bismarck Mayoral Recall: More Signatures Illegally Invalidated?

May 26, 2017 T. Arthur Mason

Information continues to be discovered regarding a possible botched job by City Administrator Keith Hunke of verifying signatures in the effort to recall Bismarck Mayor Mike Seminary. Quite honestly, this verification process is beyond embarrassment. It’s simply shameful. Through information [read more…]

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