Mayor Dennis Walaker endorses Melissa Sobolik for city commission
June 6, 2012 in WDAY
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) – For the first time since he’s been mayor Dennis Walaker is officially endorsing someone for the Fargo City Commission. Continue Reading
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Diversion moves through bureaucratic channels
May 24, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
For many homeowners who live south of Fargo in what will be a water holding area during flooding, the wait means uncertainty over whether they will stay or go depending on when the approval comes. Continue Reading
Flood fight never ends for Fargo sewer engineer
May 3, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Walker flows from managing traffic to managing waterMany Fargo employees who helped with a third straight successful flood fight are returning to their regular jobs now that efforts are shifting to cleanup. But for one of them, flooding remains a year-round job. Continue Reading
Fargo outlines flood plans when weather improves
April 1, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
With months to prepare for what’s expected to be a third straight major Red River flood, the only suspense in Fargo’s weekly flood briefing was an update by Mayor Dennis Walaker on his crest prediction.
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Fargo officials discuss flood fighting plans
March 18, 2011 in Grand Forks Herald
Fargo officials are outlining plans to deliver nearly 2 million sandbags to neighborhoods along the Red River. Continue Reading
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Cities weigh growth against diversion protection
November 20, 2010 in INFORUM
The reality of what a North Dakota-side diversion will mean for future growth has settled in for some local leaders, but an eastern alignment favored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers muddied the water for other communities last week. Continue Reading
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Forum editorial: It really is a matter of trust
November 13, 2010 in INFORUM
A closed meeting sanctioned by elected officials, even a marginally legal meeting, is usually a mistake. Continue Reading
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Closed meeting held on diversion
November 9, 2010 in INFORUM
Local leaders meet with corps officials
A top U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official met with local leaders behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the latest on the proposed Fargo-Moorhead Red River diversion. Continue Reading
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With new faces in Washington, leaders begin to regroup on flood funding
November 6, 2010 in INFORUM
Local leaders are regrouping after Tuesday’s defeat of two congressmen who were expected to play key roles in securing federal funding for the proposed Fargo-Moorhead diversion. Continue Reading
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Fargo sales tax will be highest to date
November 6, 2010 in INFORUM
Fargo consumers will pay a 7.5 percent sales tax starting April 1 when Cass County’s half-cent rate approved on Tuesday takes effect. Continue Reading
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