Detroit just unveiled something rare: a waterfront park where you can actually touch the water. The $80 million Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park transforms 22 acres of forgotten industrial land into a year-round destination with wildlife-themed playgrounds, a two-acre lagoon, and[...]
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‘Canoemobile’ kicks off popular Red River Basin watershed education programs
More than 700 students and teachers took to the water last week as the International Water Institute launched its fall River Watch and River of Dreams programs in record-setting style. Partnering with Wilderness Inquiry’s “Canoemobile,” the institute turned rivers across the Red[...]
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Plans for 8,000-seat outdoor riverfront venue in Minneapolis move forward
Minneapolis is setting the stage for a major transformation along its north riverfront. The City Council has approved funding for an 8,000-seat outdoor music amphitheater, part of the sweeping Upper Harbor redevelopment. Partnering with First Avenue, the Minnesota Orchestra, and local community[...]
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Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre: shaping the future of Westman Tourism
A curious black bear has taken up residence—bronze, lifelike, and perfectly at home—at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre’s growing sculpture garden. This newest addition is part of a broader effort to make the Riverbank a destination worth lingering in, not just passing[...]
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Findlay Ohio unveils $35 million flood-resistant park plan to revitalize downtown
Flood control doesn’t usually inspire excitement—but in Findlay, Ohio, it just might. City leaders are proposing a bold $30–35 million plan that turns a flood-prone stretch near downtown into a space filled with playgrounds, music stages, and splash pads—all built to handle[...]
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Watch: Ohio River Greenway project moves into final phase, connecting Jeffersonville to New Albany
The Ohio River Greenway is starting to deliver on its promise. What began in Clarksville in 2023 is now stretching into Jeffersonville, creating a continuous trail between three southern Indiana cities. Funded in part by local growth through the city’s TIF program,[...]
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Governor Armstrong joins park workers for new trail expansion South of Bismarck
North Dakota just added five more miles to its outdoor playground. The Roughrider Trail near Fort Lincoln State Park now stretches farther south, connecting to Fort Rice campground with sweeping Missouri River views along the way. Built in under a year, the[...]
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Effort revived to preserve access to iconic rapids on scenic Niobrara River
The Niobrara River, a treasured gem in Nebraska, is experiencing a renewed push for public access, specifically at the Rocky Ford rapids. This area is not just another scenic spot; it’s steeped in rich history and tranquility, once serving as a place[...]
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Great Miami Riverway network in Ohio Drives $1.2 billion economic impact
The Great Miami Riverway connects more than 99 miles of river, paved trails, and vibrant communities a short drive from Cincinnati and Columbus. As a premier destination, it offers outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and economic opportunities for all. And the impact of[...]
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Cedar Rapids seeks $12 million grant for trails along Cedar River, Is Minot Keeping Up?
Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a bellwether community for Minot. They flooded in 2008 and have been remaking themselves through flood protection and community improvement initiatives ever since. In short, they are a comparison point. And one of the investments they’re consistently making[...]
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Bismarck Making Plans For Riverfront Amphitheater
It’s more than a decade since Minot went through the River Front & Center planning process. You can read about that with a quick search on Google or the City of Minot’s website. Since then, the community has routinely spoken out positively[...]
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A Floodable Bridge? Recreational uses with flood protection benefits
What does it take to get people across a river without creating an obstruction to waterflow that becomes a hazard during flooding? How about a bridge designed to go underwater that does a good job of letting water pass? If you’re curious,[...]
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Another riverwalk master plan promises to breathe life into a city center
These stories are becoming pretty common. Communities across the continent are recognizing their past mistakes and current opportunities and revitalizing their riverfronts. The question in Minot is will we follow this sound thinking, or will we be left behind? Check out the[...]
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Fargo City Leaders OK Downtown Riverside Master Plan
Fargo leaders are pushing for a downtown convention center and recreation centers that turn the Red River into a key attraction for the city. Here in Minot we have a similar concept was released not long ago, the River Front and Center plan.[...]