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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The City of Burlington was in front of the Ward County Commission on Tuesday requesting use of county land for improving the city with parks and athletic fields. Get the full story and preliminary plans from KMOT News.
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Renovation of the Ward County Juvenile Detention Center will begin this summer and hopefully be complete next May. The total project cost is estimated at $2.5 million and the construction contract was awarded to Mattson Construction.
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The Ward County Commission has hired a special prosecutor for an investigation of an incident at Ward County Jail. State’s Attorney Roza Larson would not comment on details of the incident.
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Six years after finishing construction, the Williston County Correctional center is already squeezed for space working on plans for expansion.
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Renovation and expansion of the Ward County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to cost at least $1.9 million — that’s the lowest bid for the project. Details from KMOT News.
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The plans for Ward County’s jail expansion are nearing completion and architects are hoping to have a final cost projection available for the August 7th County Commission Meeting. The expansion will add 100 new cells to the jail.
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The Corps of Engineers was in town the last two days helping city, county, and other agency officials identify the needs and steps required to put a flood emergency action plan in place. Jill Schramm from The Minot Daily has the story. This article requires a redirect through a Google search page.
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Rice Lake was appropriated $2 million by the legislature to help deal with issues from the rising water, and the plan on how to spend that money is coming together. Get an update from Jarid Lundeen of the Rice Lake Association via KMOT News.
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Property taxes were the issue of the day at Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Ward County Commission. Get the story from KMOT News.
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A problem in the chain of command and communication led to more than $500k in expenses that were approved unbeknownst to the County Commission. And as of Tuesday’s meeting, Ward County is suggesting those costs are the responsibility of the architect.
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A $2.5 million renovation of the county’s juvenile detention center looks to be moving forward. Full story from KMOT News.
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Jill Schramm writing for The Minot Daily News provides an update on several aspects of local flood protection. You’ll need to access the story through a Google search page if you’re not an online subscriber.
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After a legislative session of uncertainty, there was some money earmarked for the Rice Lake emergency after all. Approximately $2 million has been allocated to assist in mitigating damage.
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Ward County is looking for a firm to assist in writing grants; the hope is they’ll be able to find money that can be used to mitigate the damage caused by a rising Rice Lake. Full story from KX News.
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At Tuesday’s regular meeting, Ward County Commissioners heard updates on spending in the county’s new administration building. The work is 70% complete but has been under scrutiny recently due to cost overruns. You may need a Facebook account to read the story from the Minot Daily.
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