In 2014, Winnipeg residents diverted record amounts of recyclable material away from their permanent landfill. The revised recycling program that implemented separate bins for trash and recyclables is now two years old and the investment is paying off. [...]Read More... from Winnipeg[...]
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Fargo Officials Vote ‘Yes’ on Diversion Assessments
The plan is to pay flood diversion construction bonds with sales tax, but back them with the ability to levy assessments. It’s a controversial plan that Fargo area stakeholders are voting on this week. Full story from the Fargo Forum. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Fargo plans for Flood Diversion Funding What-ifs
What if the federal government never comes through with funding for Fargo’s flood diversion? Fargo leaders are asking the question, and one of the answers is a sales tax. In Minot, it seems like we should be asking some of those same[...]
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Statewide Fire Ban is in Effect, This Includes Minot
It also includes your outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. The official news release from the Governor’s office follows below. — Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today extended an executive order to protect against fire outbreaks in North Dakota.[...]
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Lake Sakakawea is an Untapped Tourist Resource
If communities along the lake choose to invest in recreation areas, those investments will pay dividends. Jessica Holdman of the Bismarck Tribune has the story on how opening up access to Lake Sakakawea spurrs economic development. [...]Read More... from Lake Sakakawea is[...]
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Lake Sakakawea is Ice Free
Sunday about 2:30 p.m. it became official, and with a January 6 freeze-over date it becomes one of the shorter seasons of ice on record. [...]Read More... from Lake Sakakawea is Ice Free
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Minot Business Owners Voice Opinions on Liquor Ordinance
Minot’s City Council opted for less regulations for super clubs with a requirement that more than 50% of sales come from food. Full coverage from KMOT News. [...]Read More... from Minot Business Owners Voice Opinions on Liquor Ordinance
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for NAWS Released
The final (hopefully) piece of the bureaucratic puzzle needed for completion of the NAWS project is in place. The supplemental environmental impact statement has been released by the Bureau of Reclamation. A thirty day comment period is required before the two lawsuits,[...]
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Twinning Plans for Canadian Highway ’52’ Aired at Open Houses
It’s not actually Highway 52 on the Canadian side of the border, but it is the same road that connects Minot to Estevan and Regina. The Canadians are planning to double-lane the road, and they’re hoping we’ll follow suit. [...]Read More... from[...]
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U.S. Government Holding Record Amounts of Student Debt
Over the past 6 years, the amount of student loan debt held by the Federal government has spiked dramatically. The U.S. government now holds more than $875 billion in student loan debt. [...]Read More... from U.S. Government Holding Record Amounts of Student[...]
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Aspiring Craft Brewers Hit The Books To Pick Up Science Chops
As the craft beer industry grows, so are options for learning to brew. More colleges are now introducing degree programs to teach the art and science of beer-making. [...]Read More... from Aspiring Craft Brewers Hit The Books To Pick Up Science Chops
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Commissioners Tour Improvements in Ward County Jail
Last fall, the state Department of Corrections found Ward County jail in non-compliance of several standards required to house inmates. Recently, County Commissioners got a tour of the building that outlined many steps that are being taken to bring the facility into[...]
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Ward County Commission Concerned Over New Administration Building
The hits keep coming with regards to construction of Ward County’s new administration building. Apparently a change order that included 10 additional offices for one department was approved without members of the County Commission being aware. [...]Read More... from Ward County Commission Concerned[...]
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ND’s Economic Forecast is in Good Shape
The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis believes North Dakota’s economy in good shape, but we’d do well to continue to diversify. [...]Read More... from ND’s Economic Forecast is in Good Shape
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Audit Shows Mail Delivery Failed to Keep up as Bakken Boomed
The U.S. Postal Service has had a difficult time keeping up with the booming pace of growth in the oil field. For a more complete report on the findings of the internal audit, check out this article from the Fargo Forum. [...]Read[...]
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Williams County Officials Approve $500 million Development Project
Williams County Commissioners gave the go-ahead on a proposed $500 million dollar mixed-use retail, commercial, and residential development. [...]Read More... from Williams County Officials Approve $500 million Development Project