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Deny Motion to Lift Injunction Against FMDA Project

Case Civil No. 13-2262 (D633) | US District Court, District of Minnesota (DNR’S OMNIBUS RESPONSE TO THE DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS TO MODIFY THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2017, ORDER GRANTING A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION)

March 21, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Once a contested case hearing was requested, the Permit was no longer valid. Deny Motion to Lift Injunction Against FMDA Project: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison requests that US District Court MN deny Fargo Moorhead Diversion Authority and USACE motions to modify its September 7, 2017, Order granting the preliminary injunction, or, in the alternative, modify the injunction to incorporate the conditions and requirements of the DNR’s permit until resolution of the contested case.

Fargo Dam and Diversion Construction Delay Cost Claims Flawed

March 18, 2019March 26, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Construction project delays do NOT increase (or decrease) the real costs of civil works projects over time unless some factors other than inflation occur. Delay alone has no effect on the real cost of projects.

Curt Bjertness, CW Valley Coop Manager Cites Several Concerns of Fargo Dam and Diversion “Plan B”

March 15, 2019March 15, 2019admin1 Comment

Fargo’s dam and diversion has major negative economic impacts: The negative impact Plan B will have on C-W Valley Co-op is more than our physical locations. We see the potential damage this plan will have on C-W Valley Co-op and the risk it will place on the continued existence and success of the business.

Kristy Olsgaard Expresses Concerns to Buffalo Red River Watershed District

March 13, 2019March 15, 2019admin2 Comments

So the question is, is it reasonable to ask people who have never experienced the flooding of a farmstead in over 100 years to be threatened by this extravagant development project.

Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of January 31, 2019

March 8, 2019March 23, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority increased contracts by $ 2,472,119.32 from December 31, 2018 to January 31, 2019. Over 28 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $130 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club ($32.05 million), which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of December 31, 2018

February 2, 2019March 8, 2019adminLeave a Comment

The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $129.9 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

Richland Wilkin JPA Votes to Contest Minnesota DNR Permit Decision

January 3, 2019admin1 Comment

BREAKING: Richland Wilkin JPA votes to contest Minnesota DNR permit decision.

Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of November 30, 2018

December 23, 2018February 2, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority increased contracts by $ 10,726,023.97 from September 30, 2018 to November 30, 2018. Over 27.81 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $129.9 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of September 30, 2018

October 28, 2018December 23, 2018admin1 Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority reduced contracts by $ 825,145.18 from August 31, 2018 to September 30, 2018. Over 27.21 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $129.25 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.

Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of August 31, 2018

October 28, 2018adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority reduced contracts by $ -9,713,828.58 from August 31, 2018 to August 31, 2018. Over 27.16 percent of the original projected cost. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $129.25 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO, all courtesy of state and local taxpayers. With unfinished internal flood protection projects the Fargo Diversion Authority continues to pump millions into the non-flood prone OHB ring-dike-levee and private Oxbow Country Club, courtesy of state and local taxpayers.