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Bismarck bridge preservation group denied state hearing, continues

by: Josh Wolsky | December 13, 2022

A citizen-led group in Bismarck hoping to save and repurpose the historic rail bridge across the Missouri River was denied a hearing in front of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality. It’s one step in what may be shaping up to be an exhaustive legal process required to remove the bridge. BNSF requires additional permits

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Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge preservation group seeks state hearing

by: Josh Wolsky | December 9, 2022

It is in the “public interest to provide for the preservation of historic sites, buildings, structures and antiquities of state and national significance for the inspiration, use and benefit of the people of the state of North Dakota” That’s the position of the attorney representing a grassroots citizen group setting out to save the historic

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Seeds planted to preserve Bismarck’s Historic railroad bridge

by: Josh Wolsky | April 3, 2017

The railroad bridge over the Missouri River in Bismarck has a 134-year history, and as BNSF considers replacing it, one Bismarck man is pushing the conversation about putting the bridge into pedestrian service with parks at each end once the railroad is done with it. It’s a relevant conversation to Minot as we prepare to

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A Detailed Look at Engineering Floodwalls and Removable Openings

by: Josh Wolsky | January 9, 2017

Following last month’s City Council discussion and vote to add an opening in the Phase 1 floodwall at the Anne Street Bridge, I followed up with SRJB Project Administrator Ryan Ackerman regarding several topics that came out in that debate. Most notably, I was concerned with the idea that removable floodwall structures were in some

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A Growing List of Questions on Integrity and Maintenance

by: Josh Wolsky | December 11, 2016

Bias at the top: I’ve been a vocal supporter of the opening in floodwall near the Anne Street Bridge. And if you haven’t been following the story, you can catch up on the coverage here. Last Monday, City Council voted 8-6 against a motion to amend Minot’s Phase 1 flood protection plans to add a

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The Missing Main Street Opening Wasn’t the Only Flaw in Phase 1

by: Josh Wolsky | December 9, 2016

Last Monday, City Council took up the issue of adding an opening in the floodwall at Main Street. It’s been a topic of discussion and commentary here on The Minot Voice since last spring, but it ramped up recently with news that there were also discussions taking place to remove the Anne Street Bridge. Council

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Council Shuts Down Access to Ann Street Bridge

by: Josh Wolsky | December 7, 2016

The issue of the Ann Street Bridge and a new access point through Minot’s proposed flood wall at Main Street has been a topic of much discussion recently. Monday night, Minot’s City Council ended the discussion by voting to advance flood protection plans in their present form. No opening will be added for NE Minot

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Is safety really the only priority in Phase 1 flood protection?

by: Josh Wolsky | December 4, 2016

Bias at the top. I’m a regular user of the Ann Street Bridge. I support the opening proposed by Alderman Straight. And the bridge has been a recent topic here on The Minot Voice. If you want to catch up on the story, here’s everything that’s been published. The question of a pedestrian opening in

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When are we going to start to listening to citizens?

by: Josh Wolsky | December 4, 2016

Bias at the top. I’m a regular user of the Ann Street Bridge. I support the opening proposed by Alderman Straight. And the bridge has been a recent topic here on The Minot Voice. If you want to catch up on the story, here’s everything that’s been published. Approximately a year ago, when the Phase

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City Council should have to approve flood protection designs

by: Josh Wolsky | December 4, 2016

Bias at the top. I’m a regular user of the Ann Street Bridge. I support the opening proposed by Alderman Straight. And the bridge has been a recent topic here on The Minot Voice. If you want to catch up on the story, here’s everything that’s been published. If you didn’t know, designs for flood

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City Council to Take Up an Opening at the Ann Street Bridge

by: Josh Wolsky | December 1, 2016

At Wednesday’s regularly scheduled Public Works Committee meeting, Alderman Straight — responding to public comment — brought forward a proposal to amend the Phase 1 flood protection design plans to add a pedestrian opening into the wet-side green-way area at Main Street, near to the Ann Street Bridge. The discussion on the issue went on for

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Winnipeg: City hall has plans to spend big on pedestrian and bike infrastructure

by: Josh Wolsky | November 28, 2016

The City of Winnipeg is investing heavily in alternate forms of infrastructure including pedestrian and bike-friendly bridges — almost $4.7 million next year and $10.8 million in the following years. It’s relevant story to Minot as the conversation about the Ann Street Bridge and what role it plays in Minot’s future has just got started.

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Numbered Days? What Does the Future Hold for the Ann Street Bridge?

by: Josh Wolsky | November 22, 2016

What’s the value in an old steel and wood bridge built only for people? It’s a question we in Minot will soon confront. The Ann Street Bridge, which is also referred to as the Saint Ann’s Bridge, is the rickety-looking structure that takes off from the foot of Main Street and 4th Avenue North. It

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