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How magnanimous to steal land and future economic prosperity from Minnesota, shove Fargo ND flood waters onto Minnesota and then stick Minnesotans with the bill.
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Defending Richland and Wilkin counties September 27th, 2012
Richland and Wilkin Joint Powers Authority say NO to Fargo’s economic “dead zone” in what was, prior to this project, a vibrant, rural economic growth area.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties September 20th, 2012
Commissioner Vanyo, chairman of the FM Diversion Authority, is driving hard to eliminate 25 percent of the Kindred School’s tax base – permanently.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties September 13th, 2012
So why does Fargo insist on a Dam and 54,000 acre reservoir? Fargo leaders want flood protection that will promote Fargo’s future growth at the expense of their neighbors.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties September 6th, 2012
I have a “Stop the Fargo Dam” sticker on the back of my car. The other night I was loading my vehicle, when a couple of 30-somethings walked by discussing my sticker. The first commented he hadn’t heard of a Fargo dam. The second said there really wasn’t a dam, it was just confusion over the diversion project.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 30th, 2012
From 2007 to the end of 2008, the average American household lost 25 percent of its net worth. The housing market collapsed and real estate values declined by an average of 30 percent. Although factors that brought about the Great Recession are often debated, there is no question about the cause of the south valley’s economic tragedy: the election by Fargo’s leaders to shift the FM diversion four miles south, build a dam and flood 54,000 acres.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 23rd, 2012
The more property shown to be saved from flooding, the better chance to convince state and federal lawmakers to cough up some cash.
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 16th, 2012
Minnesota has spent $95 million to protect Moorhead above the 100-year-flood level and hasn’t shown interest in more expense. North Dakota’s governor has indicated his reservations about Fargo’s current plan to flood its neighbors to the south. There is time for the state and region to design a plan that makes sense.
Continue ReadingSen. Hoeven responds to Defending Richland and Wilkin Counties
Sen. Hoeven responds to concerns John Hoeven, U.S. Senator I want to respond to some concerns raised by Richland County Commissioner Perry Miller in a letter regarding flood protection legislation that I worked to pass in the U.S. Senate and am now working with Congressman Berg to get passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. […]
Continue ReadingDefending Richland and Wilkin counties August 9th, 2012
The Richland Wilkin JPA took another step and authorized lawyers to commence a judicial challenge to Fargo’s plan. The very same lawyers who were described to us by Congressman Colin Peterson as: “the best in the state.” Our leaders, the Commissioners of Richland and Wilkin Counties, have committed to defend our communities with all appropriate legal action.
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