North Dakota is putting serious money behind its water future. The State Water Commission has approved more than $34 million in cost-share funding for 23 projects across the state — from flood control in Minot to new water towers, treatment upgrades, and rural water expansions. It’s a wide-ranging investment aimed at ensuring communities large and
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The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q As well as department reports, the Park Board will tackle new business including a
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Out of an abundance of caution the Minot Park Board has made the decision at a Special Board meeting held at Roosevelt Park on Monday, April 7 at 1:00pm to close the Roosevelt Park Pool for the 2025 Summer Season. The decision came after a tour of the construction zone that has been established for
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Flood protection in the Souris Basin hinges on a familiar tug-of-war: big needs, tight budgets, and two chambers with different philosophies. The House wants to commit $125 million; the Senate is leaning toward $65 million. At the heart of the debate is a basic misunderstanding—lawmakers see unspent funds, while local leaders see money already spoken
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Minot, ND – Construction for Phase MI-6 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) is ramping up this spring, with a key traffic change set to begin this week to support critical flood protection efforts in the area. Beginning Monday, April 7, Central Avenue will be closed at 8th Street NE to allow
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The far southern edge of Grand Forks’ Greenway may soon see long-awaited upgrades. On Monday, the City Council moved forward with plans to extend the paved trail, enhance riverbank fishing spots, and add basic amenities like trash cans. The area—well-loved by locals but long neglected—sits outside the original Greenway boundary and has faced issues with
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldBefore visitors step into Louisville’s next chapter of Waterfront Park, they’ll first meet a story—painted in color, memory, and meaning. A once-blank floodwall at 10th and Rowan will become the city’s newest landmark, transformed by artist Laurie Blayney into a mural that traces Louisville’s roots through the Ohio River, local wildlife, and overlooked histories. It’s
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The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q As well as department reports, the Park Board will tackle new business including the
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In Fargo, funding the ambitious $3.2 billion Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion project is stirring discussions around an additional sales tax. Cass County Commissioner Tony Grindberg is urging the Diversion Board of Authority not to dismiss this option as they navigate the project’s financial path. With current sales taxes set to expire in 2028 and substantial project
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Grand Forks is gearing up for a touch of transformation, focusing on the Greenway. The City Council just backed Houston Engineering to design the first phase of essential upgrades, funded by a hefty $3.49 million grant through the National Park System’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program. Think ADA-compliant spaces and refreshed outdoor areas. It’s a step
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Urban nature is no longer just about beautification; it’s a lifeline for our rapidly growing cities. From clean air and flood control to mental well-being, the benefits of green spaces are clear. Yet, despite ambitious goals like those set in Montreal’s 2022 biodiversity deal, cities struggle to fund and implement nature-based solutions. Initiatives like Freetown’s
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The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q As well as department reports, the Park Board will tackle new business including a
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Sometimes, all we have to do to create something, is not destroy something. It’s not a complicated idea, but it is – apparently – not a commonly understood one, either. It’s also one we need to be reminded of from time to time. This is one of those times. There’s a story from three years
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Minot City Council has voted to purchase the Nok Back Tavern building. The building is not required for flood protection, and the acquisition will cost more than leaving it in place.
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As Minot continues to rebuild and add protection following the 2011 flood, we need to be on the look out for other communities on the same path. Cedar Rapids is one of those places. They are currently seeking community input for their riverfront Greenway Plan, which aims to enhance the area with new parks, sports
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