Nearly 40 fruit trees have taken root at Drake Park in what is the start of a community orchard in Des Moines. Once established, organizers hope the orchard will serve as another place in Des Moines to build up the city’s local[...]
Tag: Resilience
Curio |
Europe’s Original Climate-Resilient City Has a Lesson for Us All
Amsterdam has always been a city built on defiance — not against kings or conquerors, but against the sea itself. As it celebrates its 750th birthday, the Dutch capital is still expanding into the water, constructing new islands that will soon house[...]
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Do government programs have to be our solution to everything?
As talk of new farm payments circulates, one agricultural columnist asks whether the industry has grown too dependent on government help. With crop prices lagging and trade disputes fueling uncertainty, some producers are once again looking to Washington for relief. But do[...]
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Bismarck City Commission to determine future of chicken ownership
Bismarck’s long-running debate over backyard chickens is finally coming to a head. City commissioners will vote tonight on whether to let residents keep hens within city limits — a decision that’s divided the community almost evenly. The proposal would allow up to[...]
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When the Safety Net Frays: Nonprofits Struggle Amid Federal Grant Cuts
Nonprofits have always been a safety net, stepping in where government funding falls short. But now, that net is unraveling. Sweeping cuts to federal grants under the Trump administration are leaving organizations in a state of uncertainty—struggling not just with funding gaps,[...]
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Federal Language Purge Comes for ‘Resilience’ and ‘Sustainability’
In his return to the White House, President Trump has moved swiftly to redefine the government’s language—banning terms like “climate change” and “diversity” while ordering agencies to erase references to clean energy. Scientists and officials who rely on federal funding are adapting,[...]
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Minot State to Host Symposium on Fostering Resilience
Minot State University is hosting a Community Symposium titled “Fostering Resilience” on March 21 at the Student Center Conference Center. This event, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will explore trauma-informed care, ethics, and burnout prevention—crucial topics for those in high-stress[...]
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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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When It Rains, These Philly Sidewalks Reveal A Hidden Message About Flood Resilience
How does a community speak to its citizens about the challenges they jointly face? It’s a question without right answers, but plenty of emerging ones. In Germantown, PA, the community faces a growing threat of infrastructure flooding. As they took to tackling[...]
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Growing cities take proactive stance against diverse threats, building resilience
When it comes to resilience, it’s not just about being prepared. It’s about building stronger cities that deliver a higher quality of life and more economic diversity. Sound familiar? Minot is in the middle of an enormous resiliency effort made possible by $74.3[...]
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