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Fargo commission delays action on election reform proposals

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

With Minot’s city government reform recently in our rear view, it’s notable that other cities in North Dakota are taking up similar reform conversations. In Fargo, where the city is governed by a 5-member City Commission, the proposals being discussed include moving to a larger 7-member commission and moving to a primary/general election electoral process.

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Small Montana firm lands Puerto Rico’s biggest contract to get the power back on

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Weeks after Hurricane Maria’s landfall in Puerto Rico, much of the island is still without power. And the challenges that come with getting the grid up and running are daunting. The logistics and technical ability required by the work are significant which is why a few eyebrows were raised when a $300 million contract to

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F-M flood diversion proponents, opponents sound off at first task force meeting

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Fargo’s flood protection plan is stuck in the courts because of a lack of permits from the State of Minnesota. Over the past few weeks, Governor Burgum initiated talks with Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to see if there’s a way forward. The result: it’s a committee formed quickly to take a look at possible resolutions. But

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A 17-pound walleye is swimming in Lake Sakakawea

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Every spring Game and Fish wardens trap fish on Lake Sakakawea and harvest their eggs for the fish hatchery. This year, trapped in those nets was a behemoth walleye. Mike McFeely writes of the tale that’s documented with pictures.

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Law makers, officials seek solution over Red River water supply project McClusky Canal hurdle

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The proposed (and partially funded) Red River water supply project draws water from the McClusky Canal. But in years of extreme drought, the Corp of Engineers is proposing to lower the operating level of Lake Audubon. That puts the water supply in jeopardy. What are the solutions? Lawmakers and project officials are looking for them.

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Fargo couple serves up craft soda, tonic at downtown farmers market

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

You’ve no doubt heard about the craft beer revolution; it’s been happening around us for the last decade. But what about the craft soda revolution? Perhaps it’s only just begun? There’s no doubt about the answer to that for one Fargo couple who’ve cornered the Fargo farmer’s market with a unique North Dakota flavor. Quick

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Moorhead to hold public brainstorming session for ideas on future development

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The City of Moorhead is trying to figure out where they want to go, and they’re taking a novel approach to bringing forward ideas — they’re asking the citizens. Good ideas are always worth copying.

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Paddlers promote ‘positive trace ethic’ by cleaning up litter along Minnesota, St. Croix and Mississippi rivers

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The old mantra for the environmentally minded heading into the wilderness was, “take only pictures, leave only footprints”. But for a few, it seems that’s not good enough. The concept is called adventure stewardship, and the goal is to go out and have the fun recreationally but leave the environment better as a result. In

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The Fargo area is short on workers. A new coordinated effort is trying to change that

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A collaborative effort between the Fargo Chamber and the North Dakota State School of Science is intended to help solve the area’s ongoing worker shortage problems. One goal of the program will be to better integrate high school students and coursework with post-secondary education offered through the State School of Sciences and other associate degree programs.

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Prairie Roots Food Co-op opens in Fargo with mix of natural, organic foods

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The manner in which shop for groceries is evolving and there’s no better evidence than the opening of another food co-op in the state. Prairie Roots Food Co-op opened their doors in downtown Fargo yesterday. The member-owned business uses 5,600 square feet to provide organic and natural food, much of it locally sourced.

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Downtown Fargo continues on a path of continuous improvement

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Over the past 20 years, Fargo has been successful in creating a downtown environment that is the envy of all the other cities in North Dakota. How did they do it? Fargo’s Downtown Community Partners President Tim Flakoll provides some commentary on the success; the ingredients Fargo used won’t surprise you, but they will point

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North Dakota continues sampling for larval zebra mussels in Red River

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

With people and boats moving around for the holiday weekend, here’s a reminder that we have some hard-to-see invaders that we’re trying to keep out of North Dakota waters. Zebra mussels are great hitchhikers, and the fact that there’s now worry and some evidence that they’ve migrated into the Red River drainage system is reason

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No raises for North Dakota college presidents, chancellor

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The tough budget times are being felt across all levels of government, and the Board of Higher Education has caught wind of the belt-tightening sentiment. At a meeting in Fargo on Tuesday, the Board voted to freeze wages for all the state’s university system executives and college presidents. A contract extension was also granted to

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Fargo library hosts city department series starting June 28

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The City of Fargo is using the local library to get the word out on what they do. A four-part presentation series will feature the City’s department heads educating the general public about the City’s operations and give citizens a chance to get more involved with their local government.

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Using the arts to think bigger

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Executive Director of Fargo’s The Arts Partnership is on a new mission to turn the entire Fargo community into an arts incubator. And in doing so, she believes the entire community from citizens to students and businesses to non-profits will benefit.

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Wentz, Metz, Minot State hockey earn AP honors

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot State’s Club Hockey team was honored as North Dakota’s top non-school team of the year by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscaster and Sportswriters Association. MSU’s accolades included a 35-4-2 record, an undefeated 18-0 home record, a semi-final appearance, an ACHA Coach of the Year award for coach Wade Regier.

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