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MN DNR Public Comment Period Ending June 11 4:30 pm

June 6, 2018June 7, 2018adminLeave a Comment

Public Comment period on FMDA “Plan B” ending 4:30 pm – June 11, 2018

FM Diversion Policy Leadership Group Seeks Permitable Plan

March 24, 2018March 24, 2018Marcus Larson1 Comment

Bear in mind, the FM Diversion Policy Leadership talks that recently concluded should have taken place before the first shovel of dirt was turned for any aspect of the ill-fated project.

Final Comments: Cash Aaland, MN DNR FM Diversion Policy Leadership Group

March 24, 2018March 24, 2018adminLeave a Comment

Fargo’s proposed Plan B, as outlined in the Diversion Authority’s press release and the TAG documents reflecting the size and shape of 7A/10D, would actually increase the Diversion project from the 72,923 acre project that was denied a permit, to a 76,812 acre project with the dam located further south.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties May 2nd, 2013

May 31, 2013May 8, 2017adminLeave a Comment

To say the commissioners stepped up would be an understatement. Senators Larry Luick and Jim Dotzenrod, Representatives John Wall, Clark Williams, Jerry Kelsh, Bill Amerman, Perry Miller, Sid Berg, Dan Thompson, Tim Campbell, Jason Heitkamp, Richland County State’s Attorney Warren Stokes, Stephanie Miranowski, Lyle Hovland, John Blaufuss, Robert Perry, Neal Folstad, Wilkin County Attorney Tim Fox – thank you.

thank you.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties November 29th, 2012

November 30, 2012November 30, 2012admin1 Comment

Imagine a city using the power of eminent domain to take a family farm against the owner’s wishes, only to turn it over to private developers to build an exclusive private golf course. Article I, Section 16, of the North Dakota Constitution specifically provides that a public use or purpose “Does not include public benefits of economic development, including an increase in tax base, tax revenues, employment, or general economic health.”