MN Gov Mark Dayton Response to Darrell Vanyo
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.”
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Darrell Vanyo letter to MN Gov Mark Dayton August 26th, 2014
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.”
Continue ReadingOxbow Golf Course vs Fargo Flood Protection
Private Golf Course Shareholder Non-Profit Corporation demands reimbursement for loss of revenue.
Continue ReadingMN Gov Mark Dayton Expresses Strong Concerns About Fargo Diversion Authority Project
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.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 21st, 2014
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.
Continue ReadingFargo Dam and Diversion Costs as of July 31st, 2014
Fargo Diversion Authority spending spree: $16.4 million increase in one month from June 30th, 2014 to July 31st, 2014.
Continue ReadingBreaking News: Federal Court to Hear Joint Powers Case
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.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 14th, 2014
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.
Continue ReadingDarrell Vanyo Remarks About MN Gov Mark Dayton
Is it too much to expect that Darrell Vanyo, Fargo Diversion Authority chairman, should take the time to read the legal motions filed by Dorsey Whitney to fully understand what is occurring around him? Or maybe it’s a simple ploy of soliciting bumbling sympathy.
Continue ReadingStatement from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s Office
Governor Dayton and his administration will do everything possible to ensure that Minnesota’s best interests are not trampled by this project.
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