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Legislative notebook: Higher ed OK'd
By Danielle Killey Minnesota representatives approved increasing by $150 million spending on state colleges and universities. Higher education, perhaps more than any other area, has been neglected f...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 7:38 PM
8 counties, 1 number
Arrowhead Transit wants us to get the word out that it has consolidated its contact info into one all-encompassing phone number for the eight counties it serves. That toll-free number is (800) 862-01...
Posted on 4/4/13 at 12:00 AM
For loan: Vans with access for wheelchair users
If you haveever needed to use a wheelchair, or if you use one regularlyy now,you know how challenging travel can be. Perhaps you just want tomake an appointment across town orattend a local event. Ma...
Posted on 3/14/13 at 4:52 PM
As soon as the temps warm up...
A few weeks ago when I noted that gas was down to $2.99 a gallon, I was a little excited at the prospect. I realize that being excited that gas is down to $2.99 is a sad statement about how far remove...
Posted on 2/7/13 at 9:51 PM
The 2013 Official Visitors Guide to Greater Grand Forks has arrived
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Posted on 1/27/13 at 6:59 PM
Portion of U.S. 85 near Watford City, N.D., closed after damage to bridge 
Transportation officials say the Long X Bridge along U.S. Highway 85 about 14 miles south of Watford City was struck and damaged by an over-height load. The highway was closed Sunday night.
By Associated Press , March 19, 2012
Spring load limits taking effect in Dakotas 
The weight restrictions guard against damage to roads made susceptible by the spring thaw. They're lifted when roadbeds have stabilized enough to handle normal traffic.
By Associated Press , March 14, 2012
Public input sought for northwest Minnesota transportation plan 
The four-year plan will cover construction projects from 2013 to 2016.
By Herald Staff Report , February 29, 2012
White House threatens veto of GOP's highway bill 
After years of procrastination, the White House and Congress have suddenly boosted a long-term plan to improve the nation's roads, bridges and transit systems to the top of the political agenda.
By Joan Lowy , February 14, 2012
Long-term U.S. transportation suddenly get political spotlight 
Lawmakers are driven in part by a desire to show voters a major accomplishment in an election year when regard for Congress is at rock bottom. They are pitching the bills as jobs generators, although it may be more accurate to say they preserve jobs that might otherwise be lost if Congress doesn't find a way to keep highway and transit programs solvent.
By Joan Lowy , February 14, 2012
Grand Forks airport adds new security for scanning passengers
A $170,000 Advanced Imaging Technology unit was installed at the passenger checkpoint on Jan. 17 and went into operation a couple of days later.
February 03, 2012
Western N.D. oil patch wealth, woes given as example to S.D. residents 
South Dakota has oil wells in counties such as Butte and Harding. The state isn't poised to compete with North Dakota — which is expected to soon become the second-biggest oil-producing state behind Texas — but experts say that crude-carrying areas should prepare to see some of the same prosperity and problems.
By Veronica Zaragovia , February 03, 2012
N.D. Senate Republican leader: Greater share of oil tax collections needs to go to local governments 
House Majority Leader Rich Wardner, R-Dickinson, says it's clear that western North Dakota's oil boom has put a tremendous strain on local schools, roads and public works.
By Associated Press , January 30, 2012
Travel alert issued for northeast, north-central N.D.; some northwest Minnesota driving 'difficult'
Blowing snow is creating reduced visibility, sometimes no visibility, in scattered areas along U.S. Highway 2 and north of U.S. Highway 2, the North Dakota Department of Transportation says.By Herald Staff Report , January 27, 2012
Western N.D. infrastructure needs focus of studies updating 
The transportation and housing studies need to be revised because of the booming oil activity and the resulting stress on infrastructure in the region, Commerce Commissioner Al Anderson says.
By Associated Press , January 23, 2012
Spirit Lake Nation, Theodore Roosevelt National Park getting $6.8 million for roads 
Spirit Lake Nation will receive $6.8 million in emergency funding to help repair and raise flooded roads. The money is part of nearly $10 million announced Friday by North Dakota’s congressional delegation.
By Herald Staff Report , January 20, 2012
Minnesota seeks input on transportation plan 
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the state’s 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan and will hold nine open houses across the state this winter.
By Herald Staff Report , January 13, 2012
Gov. Dayton creates task force to find ways to pay for Minnesota's transportation costs 
Gov. Mark Dayton is creating a task force to come up with new ways to pay for Minnesota's roads, bridges and public transit. Dayton said Thursday the panel will "look all over the country and the world" for ways to ease the shortfall in funding and improve transportation.
By Associated Press , January 12, 2012
At 14.2 minutes, Grand Forks metro a U.S. commuter’s paradise 
Grand Forks beat out even smaller cities such as Minot, according to Census Bureau data. The U.S. average commute: 25.3 minutes.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , January 11, 2012
Highway 9 meeting to be held in Ada Jan. 12 
DOT project engineer Shawn Groven will discuss the project plans, timelines and detour route for the reconstruction in the Ada city limits.
By Herald Staff Report , January 05, 2012
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