The stARR program, the rural component of the basin-wide Mouse River Plan is tracking towards summer construction starts provided funding is delivered by the State Water Commission this March. stARR stands for Structure Acquisition, Relocation or Ring Dike.
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Several officials from the ND Department of Human Services are facing charges related to backdating a daycare license following the drowning death of a young girl in a Velva pool last summer.
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Though it’s not officially part of the flood protection project, the work taking place on the 8th Ave. SW pump station is a critical first step in protecting our water supply. And yesterday, concrete was poured on flood walls. It’s progress.
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Overall enrollment at Minot State is down 4.2% from a year ago, but President Steve Shirley is encouraged by a slight increase in the number of freshman students. KX News has the full story.
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Water sales for industrial use are down 75% in the last year, and that puts the controversial Western Area Water Supply project in a financial pickle. Jim Olson with KX News has the story.
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The long standing legal dispute between the North Dakota State Fair and the Ward County Historical Society was back in court last week. KX News has the coverage that includes the arguments each are making.
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This Tuesday, judges from Minot Area Community Foundation and Minot Young Professionals will liste 60-second elevator pitches for Minot ideas. The best of the bunch will be awarded grants ranging from $500 — $2,000.
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A portion of the City’s recently approved bailout money for the downtown parking garage developer is in question after Wells Fargo chose not to loan money on a complimentary portion of the finance package. KX News has the story.
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Bismarck’s third public high school welcomed students for the first time earlier this week. Get the story and a quick look inside in this video feature from KX News.
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A Velva woman has been charged with Negligent Homicide in connection with the drowning death of a 5-year old girl earlier this summer. KX News has the details.
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Outside of Minot in the rural areas, flood protection for property owners is being addressed on a case by case basis with options including relocation and ring dikes. To this point, the program has interest from 100 of 165 eligible properties.
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Existing flood control dikes in and around Minot need repairs, and until we get that done, finding federal help from the Corps of Engineers may prove to be difficult. That was the message delivered to Ward County Commissioners Tuesday. Source: KX News: Dikes Need Repairs to Assure Corps Help
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City of Minot staff partnered with Quality Landscaping to kick off a new initiative known as the ‘Magic City of Service’ — a program designed to promote volunteerism within Minot. KX News has more coverage of the initial event intended to help showcase the Carnegie Center.
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The Souris River gauge at Sherwood is in jeopardy because of erosion. Discussion about what to do about is taking place. Commentary: Minot should find a way to contribute to saving this station and the 80 years of data we’ve collected from it.
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Houses aren’t thought of as the most mobile of assets, but when you need to get one from one place to another, Huwe is the name that has the local experience. KX News has the story on this not-so-common service.
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The 8th annual Integrity Jazz Festival took place yesterday at Magic City Campus; it was a gathering of music fans and world-class musicians. KX News has the story.
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