Section: Development & Infrastructure

Minot’s Recycling Program Exceeds Expectations

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot’s recycling program is doing better than expected, city officials say, with financial returns surpassing initial projections. At City-organized Neighborhood Meeting Thursday evening, residents toured the landfill and learned more about how the program works, including the steady demand for materials like cardboard. With 100 tons collected each month and contamination rates lower than many

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Minnesota Lawmakers Push Housing Reforms to Address Shortage

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minnesota’s housing crisis is pushing lawmakers to take another run at zoning reform. A bipartisan group has introduced bills that would make it easier to build duplexes, townhomes, and apartments by limiting city restrictions that developers say drive up costs. Local governments, however, worry about infrastructure strain and losing control over zoning decisions. With a

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State will provide $20M to expedite railroad underpass project at UND in Grand Forks

by: MinotVoice  |  

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will provide $20 million in state funding to expedite the completion of a long-planned railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced today in a meeting with Grand Forks officials in Bismarck. The project will enhance traffic flow and

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SD bans eminent domain for CO2 pipelines; Summit says move ‘creates real challenges’

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by: MinotVoice  |  

South Dakota just put a major roadblock in front of a multibillion-dollar carbon pipeline project, siding with landowners over industry. A new law bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, throwing uncertainty over Summit Carbon Solutions’ 2,500-mile plan to transport emissions from ethanol plants across the Midwest. While supporters see carbon capture as

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New plan for 3rd Street bridge will impact travel

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The Third Street Northeast Bridge in Minot is in worse shape than expected, and repairs are coming—but they won’t be easy. The City Council approved a plan that will require detouring northbound traffic for three months, with full closures during key repairs. A damaged bridge bearing, crucial for stability, forced a shift in strategy. Meanwhile,

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Who Should Pay to Fix the Sidewalk?

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Sidewalks are easy to overlook—until they’re missing, crumbling, or impassable. In cities like Denver, where walking is essential for many residents, neglected sidewalks aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re a barrier to mobility, safety, and equity. That’s why Denver is making a bold move, taking full responsibility for its sidewalk network and funding repairs through a

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The Bottom-Up Revolution Is…Rallying a Community To Fight Highway Expansion (and why it matters in Minot)

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

In Portland, Maine, a business owner named Stanis Moody Roberts has embarked on a mission to rally his community against a highway expansion that threatened to take eight acres of his land. Over the past year, he and local residents have successfully swayed their town council to reconsider support for the project, delaying construction by

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North Dakota House votes to raise gas tax to fund roads and bridges

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s rural roads are wearing down, and lawmakers are debating how to pay for repairs. The House passed a 3% gas tax increase to create a new road fund, directing most of the money to counties without oil revenue. Supporters say heavier farm traffic has strained infrastructure, while opponents argue existing funds should cover

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Wyoming tribes push to control reservation water as the state proposes sending it to outside irrigators

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Water is power on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation, but for the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes, control over that resource has long been out of reach. Decades of legal battles have left non-Native irrigators in charge of much of the water, and climate change is making access even more precarious. Now, as political forces

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Nook and Cranny Urbanism: How Historic Cities Maximize Every Inch of Space

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Walk through the streets of a historic city like Annapolis, and you’ll feel it—every alley, every irregular building tucked into a forgotten corner tells a story of adaptation and growth. These places weren’t built all at once; they evolved, making the most of every inch of land. Contrast that with modern suburban sprawl, where vast

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Laws fall short for trains blocking intersections

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Trains and traffic laws don’t always move in sync. North Dakota law says a train can’t block a roadway for more than 10 minutes—Minot’s ordinance cuts that to five—but federal rulings suggest those limits may not hold up. The railroads say they try to minimize disruptions, but slow-moving switch operations and crew changes can mean

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Remembering Donald Shoup, the Father of Parking Reform (and why you’ll be hearing more about him)

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Donald Shoup, an influential figure in the realm of urban planning, passed away last week at the age of 86. Known for his deep exploration of municipal parking policy, he transformed a seemingly mundane topic into a vital area of study, earning a dedicated following of fans, known as Shoupistas. His approach highlighted the significance

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Proposed Bill Seeks to Regulate Land Use Around North Dakota Military Bases; 25 Mile Radius Around Minot Air Force Base

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A bill before the North Dakota Legislature, Senate Bill No. 2398, proposes the creation of a Military Compatibility Commission to oversee land use around military installations. The bill defines “military impact zones” to prevent encroachment and regulate development within designated areas surrounding bases. The proposed military impact zones are: Grand Forks Air Force Base –

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Distance between animal feedlots and ND towns still up for debate

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By: Mike Moen, Public News Service |

North Dakota lawmakers are still sorting out a thorny agricultural issue getting to the heart of local zoning restrictions for animal feedlot operations. The state is looking to revise standards capping setbacks a county or township puts in place when figuring out how close feedlots can sit near a community. State agricultural leaders want more

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Growth Ponzi Scheme Leaves Virginia Town With $34 Million Dilemma and a Hint For Minot

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By: Strong Towns, Strong Towns |

Elected officials across the country are facing an impossible financial reality. Promises made decades ago are coming due, and there isn’t enough cash on hand to address them all. Debt seems like the only way out of today’s problem, but everyone knows it’s just buying time. Meanwhile, the list of deferred projects that now need

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City to study transit, reconfigure avenue

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot’s transit system is evolving, with the City Council advancing plans to improve accessibility and efficiency. A new agreement with Souris Basin Transportation ensures paratransit services continue for individuals with disabilities, part of a broader effort to align with federal regulations. Over the next two years, the city will refine routes, evaluate equipment, and develop

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