South Dakota just put a major roadblock in front of a multibillion-dollar carbon pipeline project, siding with landowners over industry. A new law bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, throwing uncertainty over Summit Carbon Solutions’ 2,500-mile plan to transport[...]
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New plan for 3rd Street bridge will impact travel
The Third Street Northeast Bridge in Minot is in worse shape than expected, and repairs are coming—but they won’t be easy. The City Council approved a plan that will require detouring northbound traffic for three months, with full closures during key repairs.[...]
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Who Should Pay to Fix the Sidewalk?
Sidewalks are easy to overlook—until they’re missing, crumbling, or impassable. In cities like Denver, where walking is essential for many residents, neglected sidewalks aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re a barrier to mobility, safety, and equity. That’s why Denver is making a bold[...]
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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Rallying a Community To Fight Highway Expansion (and why it matters in Minot)
In Portland, Maine, a business owner named Stanis Moody Roberts has embarked on a mission to rally his community against a highway expansion that threatened to take eight acres of his land. Over the past year, he and local residents have successfully[...]
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North Dakota House votes to raise gas tax to fund roads and bridges
North Dakota’s rural roads are wearing down, and lawmakers are debating how to pay for repairs. The House passed a 3% gas tax increase to create a new road fund, directing most of the money to counties without oil revenue. Supporters say[...]
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Wyoming tribes push to control reservation water as the state proposes sending it to outside irrigators
Water is power on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation, but for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, control over that resource has long been out of reach. Decades of legal battles have left non-Native irrigators in charge of much of the water,[...]
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Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How Historic Cities Maximize Every Inch of Space
Walk through the streets of a historic city like Annapolis, and you’ll feel it—every alley, every irregular building tucked into a forgotten corner tells a story of adaptation and growth. These places weren’t built all at once; they evolved, making the most[...]
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Laws fall short for trains blocking intersections
Trains and traffic laws don’t always move in sync. North Dakota law says a train can’t block a roadway for more than 10 minutes—Minot’s ordinance cuts that to five—but federal rulings suggest those limits may not hold up. The railroads say they[...]
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Remembering Donald Shoup, the Father of Parking Reform (and why you’ll be hearing more about him)
Donald Shoup, an influential figure in the realm of urban planning, passed away last week at the age of 86. Known for his deep exploration of municipal parking policy, he transformed a seemingly mundane topic into a vital area of study, earning[...]
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Proposed Bill Seeks to Regulate Land Use Around North Dakota Military Bases; 25 Mile Radius Around Minot Air Force Base
A bill before the North Dakota Legislature, Senate Bill No. 2398, proposes the creation of a Military Compatibility Commission to oversee land use around military installations. The bill defines “military impact zones” to prevent encroachment and regulate development within designated areas surrounding[...]
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Distance between animal feedlots and ND towns still up for debate
North Dakota lawmakers are still sorting out a thorny agricultural issue getting to the heart of local zoning restrictions for animal feedlot operations. The state is looking to revise standards capping setbacks a county or township puts in place when figuring out[...]
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Growth Ponzi Scheme Leaves Virginia Town With $34 Million Dilemma and a Hint For Minot
Elected officials across the country are facing an impossible financial reality. Promises made decades ago are coming due, and there isn’t enough cash on hand to address them all. Debt seems like the only way out of today’s problem, but everyone knows[...]
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City to study transit, reconfigure avenue
Minot’s transit system is evolving, with the City Council advancing plans to improve accessibility and efficiency. A new agreement with Souris Basin Transportation ensures paratransit services continue for individuals with disabilities, part of a broader effort to align with federal regulations. Over[...]
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City projects await lifting of federal executive order funds
Minot’s efforts to upgrade roads and replace lead service lines are moving forward—though a presidential order is creating some uncertainty. The City Council approved bidding for a $12 million reconstruction of 16th Street Southwest and is seeking federal loans to identify aging[...]
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In Nashville, CDFIs Are Helping Convert Motels Into Affordable Housing
Nashville, often celebrated for its music scene, is facing a pressing challenge: a shortage of affordable housing. In response, local developers are turning to adaptive reuse, transforming old motels into affordable living spaces. Notable projects like The Wilder and The Perch aim[...]
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Dear Winnipeg: If Growth Is Expensive, You’re Doing It Wrong
A new development in Winnipeg checks all the right urban planning boxes—density, mixed-use, transit access—but beneath the surface, it’s the same old costly pattern of suburban expansion. The problem? It demands expensive infrastructure upgrades that far outstrip the tax revenue it generates.[...]