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Dust in the wind: Southwest ND counties at work to contain irritant

May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

In 1978, Kansas sang “all we are is dust in the wind.” For residents of southwestern North Dakota in 2013 caught in a dust storm on a windy day, that lyric can certainly ring true. Continue Reading

ND air quality receives ‘A’ grade

May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

The Peace Garden State continues to receive high marks for air quality, despite dust issues plaguing the western part of the state. “North Dakota is one of a handful of states that meet all clean air standards,” Jim Semerad, North Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Air Quality Permitting and Compliance manager. “Newer air quality regulations that are in place and enforced and our low population all play into it.” Continue Reading

Dunn Co. dust control: Commissioners OK further research using $97K left over from grant

February 6, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MANNING The Dunn County Commission decided during its meeting Wednesday at the Dunn County Courthouse in Manning to pursue research into dust control methods. Continue Reading

Dunn County Roads Department kept busy in 2012: County spends $700K on dust control

December 5, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

The Dunn County Commission reflected Wednesday on how much labor and money it has invested in road improvements across the county in 2012 and how much more it may need to spend to finish the road work. Continue Reading

Pilot walks away after crop dusting plane crash west of Hanley Falls in Yellow Medicine County

August 14, 2012 in West Central Tribune

GRANITE FALLS – A pilot walked away after his crop dusting plane struck a guy wire to a high-voltage line and crashed west of Hanley Falls in Yellow Medicine County on Tuesday afternoon. Continue Reading

Tesoro Logistics to fund dust control near Dunn Center

June 20, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

MANNING Tesoro Logistics agreed Wednesday to fund dust control efforts on a nearly two-mile stretch of gravel road north of Dunn Center. Continue Reading

Ad tackles dustup over elevator dust

June 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Dust and debris emitted from the Mayport Farmers Co-op Elevator has some Mayville, N.D., residents concerned for their health and urging the elevator to install dust control systems before expanding.
Jeff Bachmeier published a full-page ad in Wednesday’s Herald, writing a letter from the citizens of Mayville to the elevator and its board of directors. Continue Reading

Highway 16 from Beach to Golva closed due to dust storm

April 26, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

Travelers on Highway 16 can not see a thing near Beach and Golva Continue Reading

Is there too much dust in the air?

April 5, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

City, county and state officials have heard concerns about increased dust in the western North Dakota air and they are trying to figure out how to address the issue. Continue Reading

Dunn County preparing for more dust as spring approaches

February 22, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

MANNING A mix of low moisture and increased oil activity has Dunn County leaders preparing for a dustier-than-usual spring. Continue Reading