WINKLER, MB

Authorities at the border crossing in Rosenort have just announced that starting next month Mennonites will be required to show a valid passport when entering Jantsied. The announcement was met with fierce opposition from Ditsieders.

“For years we could just cross back and forth without any trouble and now they want us to show a passport yet! Outrageous!” said Mr. Friesen of Ditsied. “Typical Scratching River folks, always sticking their noses where they don’t belong!”

The new law is a concern to local businesses who fear that it may curb some cross-border shopping.

“Oba, half the people coming to buy are coming from the other side,” said Mr. Dueck. “And now they need a passport? Naver!”

The new requirement, however, has garnered support from a wide range of church elders

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