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ND Gov. names new director of DOT

May 22, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK — North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple today appointed Grant Levi as executive director of the state’s Department of Transportation. Continue Reading

Resident speaks against building low-water crossing on road

May 22, 2013 in The Jamestown Sun

A man accused the county of building a “death trap” and a “disaster” at the Tuesday meeting of the Stutsman County Commission.
“You’re building a death trap, is what you’re building,” Richard Klose told commission members. “Who’s going to protect the people that don’t know the area?”
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Public invited to comment on state’s 20-year transportation plan

May 18, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to learn about the upcoming draft of the Minnesota 20-year State Highway Investment Plan. Continue Reading

Fewer ND highway fatalities so far

May 14, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

GRAND FORKS North Dakota highway fatalities so far this year are lower than they were during the same period a year ago, going against a general trend of rising fatalities statewide and nationwide. Continue Reading

Road money: Extra state funding may pave Old Highway 10

May 9, 2013 in The Jamestown Sun

Extra money appropriated by the North Dakota Legislature may be spent this summer on fixing roads in Stutsman County, according to Dave Schwartz, county commissioner.
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GF&P eyes golf cart use by campers at state parks

May 6, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Change would require sticker, lights, mirrors, insurance for electric carts.
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Work to begin on Highway 44 near Platte

May 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Work to mill the existing concrete surface and place an asphalt concrete overlay will begin at mile marker 307 at Platte and proceed east for five miles on Highway 44 to the intersection with Highway 50.
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Hailing a cab in Dickinson gets easier

May 1, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

Dickinson residents without a vehicle might find it a bit easier to traverse the city by the end of the year. The city has issued three taxicab licenses since January and expects more applications as the year progresses. Continue Reading

OUR VIEW: Traffic violations down, and that’s good news

April 29, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The real good news comes in the statistics related to traffic violations. If the numbers are any indication and we feel they are then Mitchell’s streets were much safer in 2012 than in 2011.
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Sioux Falls para-transit system strained

April 29, 2013 in The Daily Republic

SIOUX FALLS (AP) The para-transit system in Sioux Falls is considering limiting ridership because the service lacks money to accommodate additional people.
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