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Former North Dakota Governor Says F-M Diversion “Out of Control”

Ed Schafer sent a letter to three state representatives prior to House passage of last Friday's water budget bill

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Ed Schafer, former U.S. Ag Secretary and Governor of North Dakota, says the F-M Diversion is “out of control and getting unaffordable to taxpayers.” Schafer sent a letter to three state representatives prior to House passage of last Friday’s water budget bill. The bill includes a $750 million state commitment to the diversion, $120 million short of the…

Happy National North Dakota Day!

April 19, 2019

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There seems to be a day dedicated to everything from National Pi Day to Talk Like A Pirate Day. but April 19th is all about North Dakota! The National Day Calendar celebrates each state in the order they entered the union, starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii. Everything about a state’s history, favorite foods and icons…

Col. Jackie Huber Named New ND National Guard Brigadier General

April 19, 2019

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NORTH DAKOTA – The North Dakota National Guard will soon have its second female Brigadier General. Col. Jackie Huber will be honored at a ceremony at Bismarck State College on Monday. She is a Bismarck native and a University of North Dakota graduate. One year after enlisting Col. Huber served in operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. She was also deployed…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves to Grand Forks

April 19, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – A high risk sex offender has moved to Grand Forks. Dylan Littlewind recently moved to 515 North 47th Street. He was convicted of sexual contact with a minor in 2014. Littlewind forced a 3–year–old boy to perform oral sex on him and then tried to have sex with the child. Categories: Crime, North Dakota News Tags:…

Bill Passed Funding ND Flood Projects, Well Below F-M Diversion Expectations

April 19, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Legislature passes a bill funding flood projects, but comes far short of what local officials and Gov. Doug Burgum are seeking for the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion. The measure gives $750 million to the project. Total state funding approved for the diversion is $120 million less than what the Diversion Authority wants. The overall cost of…

2018 Farm Numbers in the Dakotas Drop From Previous Year

The number of U.S. farms dropped 12,800 from 2017, to slightly more than 2 million.

April 19, 2019

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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Farms continue to disappear off the Dakotas landscape, especially smaller ones. The federal Agriculture Department reports that total farm numbers in 2018 dropped by 300 in North Dakota and by 400 in South Dakota. North Dakota had 26,100 farms and South Dakota 29,600. That mirrored the national trend. The number of U.S. farms dropped 12,800 from…

Hoeven Hosts Nat’l Guard Discussion on Fargo Operations Facility, Tuition Assistance & Health Care

April 17, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – Sen. John Hoeven held a roundtable Wednesday on the importance of getting a new North Dakota National Guard operations facility in Fargo. The Republican was joined by members of the National Guard and NDSU’s Air Force and Army ROTC at the Fargo Air Museum. Hoeven wants support for a new MQ–9 Reaper facility for the 119th Wing at…

Rep. Kelly Armstrong to Hold Town Halls in Hillsboro & Valley City Next Week

April 16, 2019

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NORTH DAKOTA – Congressman Kelly Armstrong is holding two town halls next week to hear directly from North Dakotans and to update them on the work he’s doing in Washington. The Republican will answer questions from North Dakotans at the Vets Club in Hillsboro from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, April 22nd. You can grab a slice of pizza…

Agriculture Sec. Sonny Perdue Coming to ND Later This Month

April 15, 2019

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NORTH DAKOTA – A release from North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven’s Office says Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is coming to the Red River Valley Saturday, April 27th to talk with farmers about implementing the farm bill. He will also outline the need for prompt resolution trade negotiations and additional commodity purchases. Hoeven, who’s Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, will…

Red Rises North of Oslo, Overland Flooding Still An Issue

Southern basin rivers and streams will start to see secondary crests around mid-week

April 14, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service says rising river levels continue on the Red River north of Oslo. It is sitting steady at 37.7 feet, more than half a foot from the record flood level, and expected to stay there for days. Overland flooding continues for many areas near the Red River. Southern basin rivers and streams will start…