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Will Moorhead City Council Defy MN Governor Dayton and State Law?

November 27, 2014November 27, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Trouble brewing in Moorhead and Fargo/Cass pressure is on! Although the resolution alleges “No Minnesota funds from the City of Moorhead or Clay County are required for FY2015, and a formal amendment to the LJPA is also not necessary at this time.” The Limited Joint Powers Agreement Article IX (read more…) suggests that Minnesota could be sued by North Dakota for not paying its budget share of what it is approving.

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.

Darrell Vanyo letter to MN Gov Mark Dayton September 8th, 2014

September 8, 2014October 12, 2014adminLeave a Comment

[wpdm_file id=20] 211 9th Street South, P.o . Box 2806, Fargo, ND 58108- 2806 Phone 701-241-5600 Fax 701-241-5728 September 8th, 2014 The Honorable Mark Dayton Governor Mark Dayton 116 Veterans Service Building 20 West 12th St. St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Dayton, Thank you for visiting our community, and for the opportunity to discuss […]

MN Gov Mark Dayton Response to Darrell Vanyo

August 30, 2014August 30, 2014admin2 Comments

MN Governor Mark Dayton letter to Darrell Vanyo: “My goal is to ensure that all Minnesotans impacted have a full voice in the decision-making process.”

Darrell Vanyo letter to MN Gov Mark Dayton August 26th, 2014

August 29, 2014August 30, 2014admin1 Comment

Darrell Vanyo letter contradicts actions stating: “Diversion Authority’s obligation to its constituents across multiple jurisdictions, as well as its sincere interest in avoiding any further conflict with the MDNR review process.”

Fargo Forum Attacks MN Gov. Mark Dayton Again

August 27, 2014August 27, 2014Marcus Larson4 Comments

The entire premise of the proposed project is built upon misrepresentations, distortions and outright lies by the Fargo Diversion Authority, Fargo Forum and Corps of Engineers.

MN Gov Mark Dayton Expresses Strong Concerns About Fargo Diversion Authority Project

August 23, 2014admin4 Comments

The Diversion Authority began construction of the Oxbow-Hickson-Bakke ring levee (Ring Levee) in North Dakota this past June. Given that land’s elevation, it is highly unlikely that this levee has independent utility separate from construction of the overall Project. Thus, construction of the Ring Levee, prior to completion of Minnesota’s EIS, violates our state’s law. Given the express commitments made by the Corps to Minnesota during the federal environmental review process and in the Chiefs Report, it is unacceptable that federal funding should be appropriated for the Fargo-Moorhead Project, or that construction should be allowed to begin prior to completion of Minnesota’s environmental review.

Fargo Forum Insults MN Gov. Mark Dayton

August 23, 2014August 23, 2014Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice to have Dayton ask where all the displaced water goes? Or perhaps Gov. Dayton is wise enough to know that Minnesota has been relinquishing land to Fargo development – inch by inch for decades.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties August 21st, 2014

August 21, 2014May 8, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Fargo Diversion Authority has tried desperately to work its magic and convince lawmakers that a multi-billion dollar development subsidy is a flood protection plan. Fargo’s Diversion Authority leaders have nothing up their sleeves and produce only opposition with their inept and arrogant sleight of hand.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties August 14th, 2014

August 14, 2014August 22, 2014adminLeave a Comment

North Dakota shouldn’t get trapped in a spiral of spending and litigation for a project that is opposed by a large number of its own residents and its neighbors. Fargo must live by the rules they asked for in the last session.