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Craig Hertsgaard MNDak Testimony to North Dakota Legislative Budget Section

October 4, 2014October 4, 2014adminLeave a Comment

This is a federal project designed to have federal participation, but the federal government has no money. The continuing budget resolution funding the government in Washington has had a ban on new project construction funding for the last four years, with no end in sight. If you read the letter to the White House from the Minnesota governor, you’ll see he is requesting that no money or support be given to the diversion project, at least until the DNR is done with their study.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties September 18th, 2014

September 19, 2014May 8, 2017admin1 Comment

Minnesota’s Governor Dayton, Representative Marquart and a few others are not “going along to get along.” They are speaking out for the people and communities they represent, declaring “unacceptable” the plan to flood 35 square miles of rural Minnesota for Fargo’s future development.

Breaking News: Federal Court to Hear Joint Powers Case

August 14, 2014August 14, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Breaking News: Federal Judge rules on Richland Wilkin JPA claim. Decision allows Minnesota DNR to proceed as Amicus Curiae noting that the federal court will observe Minnesota law and permitting authority.

Paul Marquart Questions Fargo Diversion Authority

July 18, 2014July 18, 2014Marcus Larson1 Comment

The lowest existing ground level in the new portion of Oxbow, ND requires a 22.5 foot high levee because it is 10 feet lower than the lowest residential property along Schnell drive in Oxbow, ND. However, the FEMA regulatory flood plain indicates the lowest existing properties along Schnell drive are only 10.8 inches below the FEMA regulatory 100 year flood plain.

Hogs at the Trough

July 2, 2014September 1, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Like calling the hogs to the trough…, the Fargo Forum heralds commencement of the $70+ million OHB project, including a brand new swimming pool, clubhouse, Robert Trent Jones designer course holes and relocation of nearly half the city of Oxbow…, BEFORE completing internal flood protection to safeguard Fargo taxpayers.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties June 26th, 2014

June 29, 2014admin1 Comment

Fargo Flop Flops on their OHB ring dike position. Fargo Diversion Authority leaders willing to say anything, do anything, impose anything to get their way.

Letter: A Land Development Plan Disguised as Flood Control

April 30, 2014April 29, 2018admin1 Comment

When our cup overflows, North Dakota can accomplish great things. We are people of fortitude, work ethic and discipline. Knowing this, can we stand idle when a few people, called the Diversion Authority, are taking it upon the taxpayers of North Dakota to pay for a private country club and private championship golf course?

Federal Court Refuses Fargo Diversion Authority Motion to Dismiss JPA Claims

April 4, 2014April 4, 2014adminLeave a Comment

NEWS UPDATE: Minnesota Federal Court, Duluth, MN – April 3rd, 2014 – Federal Magistrate denies Fargo Diversion Authority’s motion to dismiss Richland Wilkin Joint Powers Authority claims filed in 2013.

Breaking News: JPA Seeks Judgement Against OHB Ring Dike

April 3, 2014adminLeave a Comment

Breaking News: The Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority has directed its attorneys to seek an injunction in federal court halting
the ring dike project around Oxbow, Bakke and Hickson designed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and which is a component of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.

Forum Editorial Staff Admits to Being Dumb as a Plank

March 31, 2014March 31, 2014Marcus Larson2 Comments

Fargo Forum Editorial Staff uses broad strokes to assail anyone not aligned with “their version” of “remedies” or “realities” of the Fargo Dam and FM Diversion to be as “dumb as a plank”.