MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin the Highway 83 culvert replacement project on August 4. This project is designed to improve drainage, enhance safety, and extend the life of the roadway. Improvements include replacing the[...]
The North Dakota State Fair is stepping into the future with a full-fiber internet connection across its fairgrounds—one of the first state fairs in the nation to do so. Partnering with SRT Communications, the fair now offers seamless, high-speed Wi-Fi for visitors,[...]
As cities heat up, the search for smarter cooling strategies grows more urgent. New research shows that two simple tools—planting trees and installing reflective “cool roofs”—can make a measurable difference. But not every solution fits every street. Trees work wonders where they[...]
In the years ahead, the future of transportation around Minot will demand careful choices — and tradeoffs. A new draft plan lays out more than $300 million in potential roadwork and mobility improvements through 2050, yet federal funding will cover only about[...]
Gov. Kelly Armstrong highlighted the need for permitting reform and flexibility for states to administer federal transportation funding during a U.S. Senate committee hearing in Washington, D.C. Armstrong provided a state’s perspective Wednesday on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, which provides federal[...]
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A quieter, safer Vancouver is coming into focus. City council has unanimously agreed to lower speed limits on residential streets to 30 km/h (~19 mph) —a significant drop from the default 50 km/h. The goal? Fewer crashes, fewer injuries, and a better[...]
Flood protection is never simple, especially when the stakes involve homes, businesses, and decades of planning. In Minot, phases eight and nine of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project are under scrutiny after recent design changes left a key business suddenly[...]
Bridges don’t age gracefully, and in North Dakota, more than 1,300 are in need of repairs—including nearly 500 deemed structurally deficient. For Grand Forks County, which leads the state in locally owned bridges, that means a constant balancing act: limited budgets, long[...]
Minot, ND – Construction continues on Phase MI-6 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP), with another key road closure scheduled to support critical infrastructure improvements in the area. This closure will enable crews to continue construction of essential flood[...]
In Texas Hill Country, danger doesn’t always come with a warning. On July 4, a flash flood turned deadly in the early morning hours, killing at least 43 people and leaving dozens missing near the Guadalupe River. The region is no stranger[...]
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Ever wonder why some cities feel naturally walkable while others force you into a car for every errand? The answer lies in a simple truth: people follow the path of least resistance. When policymakers design systems that make healthy choices—like walking, biking,[...]
MINOT, N.D. — The Central Dakota Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking public input as it develops its 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, a federally required guide for future transportation investments across the region. Residents can review project details and share feedback from[...]
For years, the sound of train horns cut through East Grand Forks like clockwork—startling students, disrupting prayers, and rattling windows. But not anymore. A long-awaited rail quiet zone is now in place, bringing peace to neighborhoods, classrooms, and places of worship. Thanks[...]
BISMARCK, N.D.– Information about North Dakota’s public water systems is available in the newly released 2024 Drinking Water Compliance Report prepared by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. “The purpose of the annual report is to improve consumer awareness of drinking[...]
Housing costs are crushing communities nationwide, but while politicians argue about grand solutions, real progress is happening quietly in places like Norwalk, Connecticut. Thomas Blyth isn’t waiting for Washington to fix his city’s housing crisis—he’s mapping out a practical path forward that[...]
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West Fargo is stepping up its efforts to connect neighborhoods—but not everyone’s on board with the next move. A proposed pedestrian path and bridge over the Sheyenne River aims to link Sheyenne Street with the Veterans Boulevard trail network, improving walkability near[...]