NAWS water is expected in the systm this summer, but there’s more than $100 million required to complete the project. Then once it’s done, there are 500 moving parts that need oversight and regular inspection. Those are the highlights of the story[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers consider drawing water district borders to match watersheds
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a significant shift in how the state manages its water resources, influenced by neighboring Minnesota’s approach. A recent recommendation from the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee suggests a study to explore the possibility of reconfiguring North[...]
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In Duluth, free water safety classes pay off for preschoolers and parents
At the downtown Duluth YMCA, preschoolers from Piedmont Elementary are diving into swim lessons with enthusiasm and confidence. With an engaging program designed by Sherry Williams, director of Duluth’s Head Start, these classes not only teach essential water skills but also address[...]
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Watch: Midwinter Waterfowl Survey 2025
For nearly a century, biologists across North America have braved midwinter chill to track migrating waterfowl. In North Dakota, this long-running survey provides a snapshot of wintering geese and ducks, revealing how weather, habitat, and migration patterns shape their numbers. This year,[...]
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Sweden Bans corrosive liquid drain cleaners
Starting this year, Sweden has taken a firm stand against a common household item: highly corrosive liquid drain cleaners. The Swedish Chemicals Agency emphasizes that these liquids pose significant health and environmental risks. What does this have to do with life in[...]
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Armstrong Appoints New Leadership in Water Resources, Interim Iabor Commissioner
It is common in leadership turnovers for the newly elected officials to put new people into administrative roles, and Governor Armstrong is holding to that tradition. Yesterday via news release, he announced two appointments: Reice Haase has been appointed Director of the[...]
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Sweden just turned the humble water tower into art
In Varberg, Sweden, a leaky water system sparked a rethink of their aging infrastructure. Picture this: a town almost tripling its population since the 1960s, relying on an old UFO-like concrete tower that just couldn’t keep up. When the taps ran dry,[...]
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In 4-3 decision, Grand Forks to keep fluoride in water for now
In Grand Forks, a proposal to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water narrowly failed in a 4-3 City Council vote. The debate centered around health concerns voiced by Council member Rebecca Osowski, though federal guidelines confirm safety at current levels. While[...]
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On This Day | Cause to Take Charge
There is no question but what the job was bungled to a degree when the new system was installed, and we now paying for it. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Cause to Take Charge
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Second Sight: How to Unlock the Prairie’s Water
Water witching—using a divining rod to find underground water—was once a staple of settler life on the northern plains, drawing both believers and skeptics. Back in the early 1900s, even local papers warned folks about the so-called “hoodwinkers,” yet stories of uncanny[...]
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Gov. Burgum and Lt. Gov. Miller receive resolutions for water development
In North Dakota, water is more than just a resource; it’s a lifeline that Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Tammy Miller have fiercely protected. This week, they received resolutions of appreciation for their relentless efforts in expanding the state’s water infrastructure.[...]
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Why Liquid Death’s Branding Sells—Even Though Its Water Isn’t Special | WSJ The Economics Of
Low-cost water everywhere, but we’ll pay way more when it’s marketed well. Here’s the story. In a world where water brands tout purity and exotic origins, Liquid Death breaks the mold by packaging its product in beer cans, embracing punk rock aesthetics.[...]
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Lake Sakakawea set to be Minot’s primary water source
The decades-old Northwest Area Water Supply project (NAWS) is nearing completion. Set to begin flow next year, the NAWS Lake Sakakawea project promises to double current water capacity. Minot residents can anticipate a more secure, abundant water source. KX News has the[...]
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Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Safe. Here’s the Evidence
For decades, U.S. municipalities have added fluoride to tap water to prevent tooth decay, benefiting millions. However, misinformation about fluoride’s alleged health risks, fueled by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., threatens its future use. Although local and state governments currently decide[...]
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Cities, businesses are targets of maverick Minnesota lawyers looking for wastewater polluters
It’s a litigious world out there. Even more so in Minnesota lately with regard to water discharged into rivers and streams by cities, small towns, and businesses. In question are the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act, and when water discharged[...]
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How does Minot’s water taste? Unbearable Says One, Others Disagree
For one citizen with a taste experience from other places, Minot’s water taste rates ‘unbearable’. Yikes. But others who’ve been here longer say it tastes fine. Apparently, it’s just a matter of taste. For the rest of the story on where Minot’s[...]