Roadwork:Construction has resumed on the new Drayton Bridge that will connect North Dakota Highway 66 with Minnesota Highway 11. The project also includes a new alignment for Kittson County Road 18. The work is expected to be finished in two years.
Boardings: Grand Forks International Airport was one of two commercial airports in North Dakota reporting a gain in airline boardings for the month of May, according to the state Aeronautics Commission.
Grand Forks reported 595 more passengers than in May 2008, an 8 percent increase. Bismarck recorded 454 more passengers, a 3 percent increase.
Amendment: Feb. 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which included $1 billion for Community Development Block Grant Recovery Funds.
North Dakota's share is $1,299,857. The Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services, has developed a required amendment to the 2008 Action Plan of the State's Consolidated Plan. The public may review the amendment at www.communityservices.nd.gov/stimulus/community-development-block-grant-... or can call (701) 328-5300 to request a copy. All comments must be received by June 24.
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Art Walk: The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the inaugural Community Art Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 1 in downtown Thief River Falls. Register by July 10 by calling (218) 681-3720.
--Herald staff reports
