Wealthy Welfare Oxbow, ND (Part 1)
To Jim Nyhof: You have made a direct threat to residents of Bakke (using 81 as the western edge) that is very disheartening.
Continue ReadingFargo Dam and FM Diversion Costs as of June 30, 2016
Fargo Diversion Authority spent another $ 10,316,231.48 from April 30, 2016 to June 30, 2016. 1/6th (17.78% ) of the original projected cost and they haven’t even started on the actual main project. The Fargo Diversion Authority has pumped over $71.3 million into OHB ring-dike-levee and private country club, which provides ZERO FLOOD PROTECTION BENEFIT TO FARGO.
Continue ReadingMN DNR Letter to USACE PPA Fargo Dam and FM Diversion Project
Given that we were not consulted as part of this process and further that we are not able to see the basis for your determination, I believe it is essential to be on the record directly with you regarding the real and significant regulatory issues that are outstanding in Minnesota concerning the proposed Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project.
Continue ReadingSomething Wicked This Way Comes
Even worse is the taxation without representation of any future generation that will be denied their right to accept or reject the tax obligation being imposed upon the yet un-born generations.
Continue ReadingDECISION: US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit – Fargo Dam and FM Diversion
By virtue of OHB ring levee’s connection with the larger diversion project, its construction does not take place “wholly outside” Minnesota’s borders. Minnesota has an interest in regulating the larger diversion project and its parts.
Continue ReadingMike McFeely Finds His Nuts
As much as it pains me to admit that McFeely got something right…, or at least partially right, the hub-bub over the Kinzler house along Rose Coulee was a fair deal to bring Fargo closer to adequate permanent internal flood protection.
Continue ReadingLetter to Editor: Greg Bauman
Oxbow and Fargo have the same problem I like to refer to it as the Forrest Gump Syndrome. Stupid is, stupid does. Just let people build where there is danger of flooding and we’ll deal with it later.
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 ReadingBuffalo Red River Watershed District Rejects Proposed JPA Changes
Buffalo Red River Watershed District (BRRWD) rejects 6 to 1 the newly proposed 2016 JPA.
Continue ReadingNarcissistic Negotiations
Isn’t it perverse that the natural flood plain land being protected is valued higher than the non-flood plain land being taken to protect it?
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