The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on shoring up Garrison Dam’s spillway, which is used to release water from Lake Sakakawea when water levels are high. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., announced in a news release Friday that the Corps was[...]
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On This Day | The Original Flood Control Buy Outs
In condemning landowned by private owners so that the federal government can buy it for the Garrison dam site, the government paid E. A. Bohrer $6,300, Herbert Bohrer $16,500, Helmuth Bohrer $22,775, Eldor Bohrer [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | New Bridge Across the Missouri River
The bridge is of the continuous truss design with a single span projecting itself across the river for a distance of 1,610 feet. The massive structure, which will be painted black, is supported by [...]Read More... from On This Day | New[...]
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Garrison Dam summer traffic changes announced
RIVERDALE, N.D. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, announces changes to traffic patterns for Garrison Dam Crest Goad and Spillway Bridge due to summer maintenance and construction. The Crest Road lighting replacement is scheduled for May 15 to Sept.[...]
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Safe Boating Week Highlights Life Jacket, Safety Rules for North Dakota Waters
A week-long national safe boating public awareness campaign is May 17-23, an annual event that serves to educate boaters and water users heading into summer. A boat should have enough U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable life jackets on board for all passengers.[...]
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Watch: Walleye Spawning on Lake Sakakawea
Every spring, as the ice recedes and the water warms, North Dakota’s walleye get to work — and so do the biologists. On Lake Sakakawea, the annual walleye spawn is more than a natural event; it’s the backbone of the state’s fishing[...]
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Army Corps to Close or Reduce Services at Several North Dakota Recreation Sites Starting May 1
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or scale back operations at several North Dakota recreation areas beginning May 1, 2025, due to staffing and resource constraints. In North Dakota, full or partial closures are planned for East Totten Trail,[...]
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Seeing Sacagawea
There are places on the map where history feels especially close — not because it’s well remembered, but because it’s so often forgotten. The Lewis and Clark Trail winds through Montana and Idaho with plaques, signs, and statues, but too often leaves[...]
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2025 Lake Sakakawea Fishing Preview
Whether you’re chasing walleye or just out for a day on the water, Lake Sakakawea’s 2025 season is shaping up to offer plenty to look forward to. From snowpack levels that feed the lake, to ramp access and healthy fish numbers, the[...]
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On This Day | State News
THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN in the Turtle Mountains of northern North Dakota and southern Manitoba was dedicated on July 14, 1932, as a lasting memorial to peaceful relations between the United States and Canada. [...]Read More... from On This Day | State[...]
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On This Day | Missouri Project Largest on Record
The plan of the army engineers for Missouri river valley flood control will be the largest single engineering project ever attempted by man, Col. Lynn C Barnes, district engineer, U.S. Corps of Engineers St. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Missouri[...]
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On This Day | Funding for a New Dam (and More)
The house of representatives on Friday voted an additional $3,000,000 for the construction of the Garrison dam, according to word received from Washington Friday by Governor Fred G. Aandahl. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Funding for a New Dam (and[...]
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Lake Sakakawea Ice Fishing Access & Safety Tips
If you’re preparing for an fishing adventure on Lake Sakakawea or Lake Audubon, here’s where you can get on the ice. But be careful! Driving on the ice is risky and help is a long ways away. Access points can be found[...]
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How old are the Walleye in Lake Sakakawea? And what can we learn from knowing?
Have you wondered how old the fish are in Lake Sakakwea? Would you like to know why it matters? If so, Mike Anderson with North Dakota Game & Fish has you covered. The video below gives you a quick primer on how[...]
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Below Normal Missouri River Basin Runoff Projected
The mountains in Montana and Wyoming that feed the Missouri basin are dryer than normal — for this time of year. It’s the early-season forecast so there’s a lot of time for Mother Nature to change the outcome, but right now the[...]
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NDGF Lake Sakakawea Ice Fishing Preview 2022 -2023
In the Western portion of Lake Sakakawea the ice is on, but East portions of the lake typically stay open until December/January. For the rest of the NDGF ice fishing preview from Dave Fryda, Fisheries Supervisor catch the video below. [...]Read More...[...]