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Underwood proposes water main project

UNDERWOOD – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality reported it has reviewed the proposed water main replacement project for the city of Underwood and determined the project is eligible for an exclusion from further substantive environmental review. A full Finding of No Significant Impact and Environmental Assessment will not be required. The documentation to support this decision will be on file and available for public review at the Division of Municipal Facilities. Comments concerning this decision may be addressed to Danielle Peltier, Environmental Engineer, ...

Strikeouts help 200 ND veterans find connection

What began as a strikeout on the mound is now bringing veterans together around campfires, fishing lines and hunting trips across North Dakota. The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation has concluded its fourth season of Strike Out the Stigma, partnering with the ...

SWC increases funds for livestock water supplies

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined the State Water Commission Wednesday, Aug. 26, in announcing an additional $2 million for the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program, as demand for the program has outstripped the initial $2 million approved last week. The Commission voted Aug. 18 to activate the program after Armstrong declared a drought disaster for extremely dry conditions across North Dakota. The program provides cost-share assistance on projects including new water wells, rural water system connections, ...

Airstreamers roll up their sleeves

In the spirit of giving back, the Airstream Club International Rally held its fifth annual blood drive this week on Aug. 24-26. Donations were open to both Airstreamers who have come from all over the country, and local residents in an effort to rise awareness and collect blood for local ...

Aviation boosts ND economy by $3.6B

The aviation industry generates a nearly $3.6 billion economic impact in North Dakota, of which Minot Air Force Base accounts for $651 million. Minot International Airport contributes $171 million. The findings come from a recently released Economic Impact Study commissioned by the North ...