Minot Representative has an amendment in the works that would allow the state to issue bonds in order to pay for upcoming water projects for Minot, Fargo, and Grand Forks. The plan includes $420 million for Minot and is in the process[...]
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Dakota Square Mall Renovation Starts in April
Dakota Square Mall will be undergoing a significant refresh and renovation. The project will get going in April and be completed by mid-November. Renderings of the completed project are below as well as the full news release. — Official News Release, Dakota Square[...]
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Flood Control: Corp of Engineers Holding Open Public Meetings in April
There’s a little progress on the flood protection front to report — Hooray! The Corps of Engineers and the Souris River Joint Board will be holding two public forums and informational meetings coming up in April. The official news release follows below,[...]
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‘Citizens for Minot’s Future’ Organizes in Support of MARC
A group of Minot citizens has organized in support of the Park District’s Minot Aquatics & Recreation Center proposal. Here’s the quote from Tawnya Bernsdorf, chairwoman of the Citizens for Minot’s Future group: “We are excited as a group of Minot residents[...]
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Estevan Helping New Citizens Acclimate
Estevan has a community program aimed specifically at helping those new to the community acclimate to life on the northern plains. One of their programs — teaching people to curl. Hmmm… is this an idea for Minot? [...]Read More... from Estevan Helping New[...]
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Canadians Release March Flood Forecast, Risk is Minimal
February saw an increase in the amount of snowpack in the upper reaches of the Souris basin, but the overall forecast is for minimal risk of flooding in the basin as a result of winter runoff. Here’s Souris Basin’s outlook from the[...]
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Minot Native Competing in Iditarod Sled Dog Race
Mark Selland, a Minot native now living in Alaska, will be making his first run in the Iditarod — the more than 1,000 mile sled dog race through Alaska’s interior. Melinda Bolton with KX News spoke with Selland prior to today’s start,[...]
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How do you Move a 436,000-pound House? Slowly.
A really big house was moved down the interest in Fargo recently. The move, which was necessitated by upcoming flood diversion project, was about 14 miles and took a lot of permits and coordination. See the video from Valley News Live. [...]Read More...[...]
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Rice Lake Funding Faltering in Legislature
$15 million in funding for rising-water mitigation at Rice Lake is has been stripped down to $2 million in the Senate. [...]Read More... from Rice Lake Funding Faltering in Legislature
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Grand Forks could be first in North Dakota to regulate drink specials
Grand Forks is considering alcohol reform that would eliminate extreme drink specials. Specifically, unlimited drinks for a fixed price or no cost, three-for-one drink specials and games or contests that focus on alcohol consumption, would be banned. [...]Read More... from Grand Forks[...]
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Souris River Water Quality Improves
Consistent water flow the past several years and a big flush in 2011 have improved the quality of water in the Souris River. [...]Read More... from Souris River Water Quality Improves
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Southwest Water Authority has Some Top Notch Water
Water, water, everywhere and we always need to drink it. And in Dickinson and those serviced by the Southwest Water Authority they’re drinking some tasty water — fourth best in the world. Get an inside look at the process that delivers it[...]
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Flood Foreast Favorable: ISRB Hosts Winter Meeting
The early-season flood forecast looks good along the Souris River, but officials warn that it’s a basin that can change quickly. And on the long-term operating plan and possible changes, it seems bureaucracy is now holding the process from moving forward. [...]Read[...]
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Broadway Bridge Project Set for 2017
The Broadway bridge over the Souris River was originally built back in the 1970s, and with more than 30,000 vehicles daily, the ND DOT has decided it’s time to rebuild it. The project will start in 2017. Details from KMOT News. [...]Read[...]
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Surge Funding Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk
The surge funding bill is past the legislative branch and now in the hands of the State’s top executive. Governor Dalrymple is expected to sign the bill tomorrow. It includes $32 million in surge funding for Minot. [...]Read More... from Surge Funding[...]
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Beyond Transparency, A Transformative Philosophy
Transparent, open government is a keystone principle of The Minot Voice and flinging the doors open is a great way to build trust and encourage engagement. You’ll see us harp on it a lot, and in Minot we need to move beyond[...]