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FEMA Denies North Dakota Major Disaster Declaration for Drought

Burgum requested the presidential disaster declaration on August 7

October 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — FEMA has denied North Dakota’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for drought. Governor Burgum concedes the request was a long shot with the enormous demands placed on federal resources by the recent hurricanes and wildfires. He said he is grateful for the emergency assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Burgum requested the…

EPA Administrator Signing New Rule that Ends Obama-era Clean Power Plan

That plan was intended to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants

October 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota’s coal industry is getting a boost from the EPA. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says he will sign a new rule that will end the Obama-era Clean Power Plan. That plan was intended to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. Senator John Hoeven said the costly regulations unfairly targeted North Dakota and required a 45…

October Harvest Moon Rare Sight to See

The harvest moon, which is also known as the blood moon, dying grass moon and travel moon is the full moon closest to the beginning of the fall season

October 6, 2017

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NATIONAL — You may have seen it hovering in the night sky. It’s the harvest moon. The harvest moon, which is also known as the blood moon, dying grass moon and travel moon is the full moon closest to the beginning of the fall season. NASA officials say seeing a harvest moon is October is rare, since it usually…

Federal Judge Approves Bypass Construction Near Horace

The bypass work will start next week and will be done as soon as possible

October 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, ND — Good news for those dealing with a long detour southwest of Fargo for the past couple of months. A federal judge has approved an agreement between those involved in the FM Diversion Project lawsuit that will allow construction of a bypass to reconnect traffic on Cass County 17 south of Horace. The road was torn-up for…

Great Plains Food Bank Hosts Mobile Food Pantry in Fargo

They had at least ten pallets of food ready to serve with some visitors lining up more than an hour early

October 5, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — A pop-up store is giving away fresh meats, fruits and veggies to people in need here in the metro. It’s the first time the Great Plains Food Bank’s perishable mobile food pantry showed up in Fargo. This “pop-up” usually goes to rural areas but stopped in Moorhead in late August. They had at least 10 pallets of…

Drought Conditions Continue to Improve in North Dakota

Both percentages are down only slightly from last week

October 5, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — Drought conditions continue to ease in the Dakotas. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 58 percent of South Dakota and 60 percent of North Dakota in some stage of drought. Both percentages are down only slightly from last week. Recent rains led to improvements across North Dakota and in eastern South Dakota over the week. There…

Gov. Dayton, Gov. Burgum Working to Find Compromise on F-M Diversion Project

Governors Dayton and Burgum will co–lead the 16–member working group which will consist of eight members from each state

October 5, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The F-M Flood Diversion project has caused controversy in the Red River Valley for years and Governor Dayton and Governor Burgum seem to be on opposite sides when it comes to flood protection. But it doesn’t mean they don’t want to work together to come up with a solution. “Failure’s not an option,” said Gov. Mark Dayton. That…

Cass County Farmer Takes Over the National Corn Growers Association

He says his top priorities include trade agreements and the 2018 farm bill

October 3, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — A Cass County farmer has taken the reins of the National Corn Growers Association. Kevin Skunes of Arthur began serving as the group’s president on Sunday. He’ll hold the position for a year. He says his top priorities include trade agreements and the 2018 farm bill. Skunes and his family raise corn and soybeans. He also…

Davies Students Get Up Close and Personal at Forest River Nature Park

Students recorded wildlife behavior and plant data which will be shared with Audubon Dakota

September 28, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Environmental Science students are taking class outside to help our parks. More than 30 Davies students spent the morning restoring habitats at Forest River Nature Park in Fargo. They planted seeds, checked the river’s water quality and got a guided tour of the park’s birds. Students recorded wildlife behavior and plant data which will be shared with…

Local Producers Optimistic About Harvest Despite Drought Conditions

With the growing season almost over and harvesting around the corner, area farmers say they will still come out with a good product

September 27, 2017

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ARTHUR, ND — The drought in North Dakota left land dry for much of the summer. “We had really nice growing conditions through about the middle of July this year and then here in the Arthur area it quit raining almost completely,” said Kevin Skunes, the First VP for North Dakota Corn Growers. With the growing season almost over and…