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Defending Richland and Wilkin counties August 30th, 2012

September 4, 2012adminLeave a Comment

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.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties August 23rd, 2012

September 4, 2012September 4, 2012adminLeave a Comment

The more property shown to be saved from flooding, the better chance to convince state and federal lawmakers to cough up some cash.

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties August 16th, 2012

September 4, 2012adminLeave a Comment

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.

101.9 FM Tom Becka: Craig Hertsgaard and Stephanie Miranowski Interview August 29th, 2012

August 30, 2012March 3, 2013adminLeave a Comment

Talk FM 101.9 Tom Becka interviews Craig Hertsgaard and Stephanie Miranowski on August 29th, 2012 regarding the Fargo Moorhead Dam and FM Diversion project. Hertsgaard is a committee member of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and Min-Dak Upstream Coalition and Miranowski is a Wilkin County Commissioner and JPA board member. Listen to the Tom Becka […]

NEPA Impact Contact Form

August 22, 2012adminLeave a Comment

Official NEPA Damage Form Use this form to submit NEPA concerns relating to environmental damages and impacts that could occur as a result of the proposed Fargo Moorhead Dam and FM Diversion. Impacts and Damages will be forwarded to: Rinke Noonan – legal counsel for the Richland Wilkin JPA. Views: 86 Tweet

Fargo, Cass County and Corps of Engineers Leaders Just Don’t “Get it…”

August 22, 2012August 24, 2012Marcus LarsonLeave a Comment

A cocky reply from a public servant. Col. Michael Price, USACE ( Corps of Engineers ) “We have full confidence we’re in good shape,” ~ to Fargo-Moorhead leaders, shrugging off threats of a legal challenge.

Daily News Editorial Cites Abuse of Power by Fargo and Corps of Engineers

August 18, 2012January 20, 2013adminLeave a Comment

Dennis Walalker: If we don’t get federal aid for the diversion, it won’t happen.

Sen. Hoeven responds to Defending Richland and Wilkin Counties

August 15, 2012August 19, 2012admin1 Comment

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. […]

Richland Wilkin JPA Attorney Contact Form

August 12, 2012August 12, 2012admin1 Comment

Official Attorney Contact Form Use this form if you have concerns, questions or input for Rinke Noonan – legal counsel for the Richland Wilkin JPA. Views: 146 Tweet

Defending Richland and Wilkin counties August 9th, 2012

August 10, 2012March 3, 2013adminLeave a Comment

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.