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A Risky Splash

A Slice of Life Several years ago, I was the key instigator of an incident that still wakes me up some nights. Not in a cold sweat or turn-on-the-light fear, but rather with a chuckle and a laugh. However, the incident which I am about to reveal placed me in a situation so precarious that […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 10, 2024

Sakakawea Outlook Sinks Again

Peak for 2024 Reached in January RIVERDALE – The Missouri River Basin runoff forecast has dropped considerably from one month ago. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers latest projections for snowmelt runoff into the system is now just 66% of normal. A month ago, that number was 73%. According to the Corps’ March outlook, 17.0-million-acre […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 6, 2024

Council Discusses Automatic Doors 

Proposed Ordinance Delayed  MINOT – A proposed ordinance regarding the installation of automatic doors dominated discussion at Monday’s meeting of the City Council.  Councilman Steven Podrygula proposed that the city adopt an ordinance mirroring on enacted in Mandan. The ordinance would require businesses receiving public finds “to install at least one automatic door for at […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 5, 2024

Dogsitting Riley

A Slice of Life I volunteered for the task, like it too. But it has come with some interesting moments. Perhaps some are too interesting. Maybe that’s why I keep doing it. I am referring to my adventures as a dog-sitter. Not just any dog, but Riley, a Brittany spaniel that is quick, resourceful, cunning, […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 3, 2024

Spring Outlook for Souris River

Runoff Potential Very Minimal MINOT – This spring’s runoff into the Souris River basin is more likely to be measured in ounces than in acre feet. Snow cover is either gone or very minimal throughout the drainage with developing drought conditions becoming a major concern. The latest Flood Potential Outlook for the Souris River, issued […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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February 29, 2024

Saskatchewan Runoff Outlook

Dry Conditions Prevail Any runoff from spring snowmelt into the Souris River Basin will be limited. That is the take-away from preliminary analysis of the basin by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. Due to its potential for exceeding its banks the Souris River drainage is closely monitored for snowpack water content, soil moisture conditions, and […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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February 28, 2024

Clever or Quirky, Wise or Weird…Hmmm

A Slice of Life Lest you think I fell off a dock and hit my head on my fishing boat, it is with complete honesty that I am about to freely reveal, in complete detail, precise facts of a very important and personal nature. I have not been coerced, am not under the influence of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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February 25, 2024

Minot Legislator Proposes Tax Revision

Alternative to Initiated Measure MINOT – There's a better way to do it. That was the message delivered by Rep. Scott Louser, R-Dis. 5, Minot, during a press conference held at the City Auditorium. Louser has penned a 23-page bill that he hopes to introduce to the 2025 legislative session. However, that would happen only […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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February 21, 2024

Louser Announces for School Board 

Cities Need for Better Communication  MINOT – Scott Louser announced Tuesday afternoon that he will be running for a position on the Minot School Board in the June election.  “I’m excited to be on the ballot. I’ve got a lot invested, both as a graduate of Minot High and a parent in the system.”  Louser, […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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February 20, 2024

Long Range WX Outlook

El Nino to La Nina Likely Enjoy it while you can. That is the underlying message in the latest long-range weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center. This winter is destined to go into the record book as one of the warmest ever for North Dakota, thanks to a strong El Nino. El Nino […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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February 19, 2024
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