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Defending Richland and Wilkin counties May 3, 2018
Richland-Wilkin Joint Powers Authority Original Publication Date: May 3, 2018 Wahpeton Daily News Republished with permission from: Trana Rogne, Richland County In 2013, the North Dakota Senate passed an amendment to a spending bill to fund Fargo’s flood protection. The amendment directed that any state tax dollars going to Fargo needed to be spent on […]
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties December 28, 2017
It’s fair to say that consistent readers of these articles are better informed than many of the diversion decision makers in Fargo.
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Defending Richland and Wilkin counties May 11th, 2017
When a public officer, such as Moorhead’s Mayor or County Commissioner, does something in their official capacity knowing that their conduct violates Minnesota law, they may be committing another crime that is punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine of $3,000.00. MN Statute 609.43. Shouldn’t there be an investigation by an independent prosecutor and, if warranted, criminal prosecutions?
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties March 30th, 2017
Not content with what they already have, Oxbow’s lawyer stood up in Federal Court last month and argued that Oxbow is the victim. Apparently the federal injunction that stopped the construction on the ring dike is making it difficult for the private Oxbow Country Club to finish their golf course re-design.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 26th, 2016
It’s heartbreaking that Fargo’s intimidation extends to the Attorney General’s office. Whether Stenehjem’s political opportunism made him seek the support of Fargo’s political bullies, or whether he truly believes quick-take eminent domain is a useful tool of government is hard to say.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 12th, 2016
The Oxbow debacle continues, now double the amount promised just three years ago. The total is now up to 126 million and includes spending for concrete golf cart paths.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties April 14th, 2016
What’s appalling is the Diversion Authority demands North Dakota tax dollars but doesn’t want to follow the state’s laws.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties July 16th, 2015
So many questions, too few answers…, taxpayer subsidized buyouts to mitigate a project that does not have federal funding or turned a shovel of dirt for the diversion channel.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties May 21st, 2015
Even at a modest borrowing rate, the local sales tax won’t cover the interest on a note to cover the federal share. The recent assessment vote that passed, despite a majority of property owners voting against it, does not provide any new money for the project. It only allows them to borrow more.
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