Great Miami Riverway network in Ohio Drives $1.2 billion economic impact

The Great Miami Riverway connects more than 99 miles of river, paved trails, and vibrant communities a short drive from Cincinnati and Columbus. As a premier destination, it offers outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and economic opportunities for all. And the impact of the attraction for the region is worth noting. In 2023, tourism hit record

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Cedar Rapids seeks $12 million grant for trails along Cedar River, Is Minot Keeping Up?

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a bellwether community for Minot. They flooded in 2008 and have been remaking themselves through flood protection and community improvement initiatives ever since. In short, they are a comparison point. And one of the investments they’re consistently making — improving recreational opportunities around the Cedar River. Most recently, they’re seeking federal

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Bismarck Making Plans For Riverfront Amphitheater

It’s more than a decade since Minot went through the River Front & Center planning process. You can read about that with a quick search on Google or the City of Minot’s website. Since then, the community has routinely spoken out positively toward taking advantage of recreational and quality of life opportunities around the Souris

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A Floodable Bridge? Recreational uses with flood protection benefits

What does it take to get people across a river without creating an obstruction to waterflow that becomes a hazard during flooding? How about a bridge designed to go underwater that does a good job of letting water pass? If you’re curious, check out the article linked below from UrbanNext. It’s an idea we in

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Another riverwalk master plan promises to breathe life into a city center

These stories are becoming pretty common. Communities across the continent are recognizing their past mistakes and current opportunities and revitalizing their riverfronts. The question in Minot is will we follow this sound thinking, or will we be left behind? Check out the full Riverwalk concept from Brampton, Ontario below. Get the full story from local

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Fargo City Leaders OK Downtown Riverside Master Plan

Fargo leaders are pushing for a downtown convention center and recreation centers that turn the Red River into a key attraction for the city. Here in Minot we have a similar concept was released not long ago, the River Front and Center plan.  

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