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UND NEWS UND co-sponsors sixth annual summit on unmanned aerial systems in Grand Forks May 22-23
How unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are used for both peaceful and military purposes will be the focus of the Sixth UAS Action Summit May 22-23 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The conference the...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 8:43 AM
STAFF BLOG FLICKERTALES FROM THE HILL THEIR WORDS: Elected officials, congressional hopefuls weigh in on birth control mandate
For Friday's story on the ongoing debate over federal contraception mandates, The Forum asked each member of Congress in North Dakota and west-central Minnesota, as well as all candidates in North Dak...
Posted on 3/2/12 at 11:10 AM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Congressman want emergency levee changes
Two Minnesota congressmen have introduced a bill to help flood-prone communities. The bill by U.S. Reps. John Kline, a Republican, and Collin Peterson, a Democrat, would remove red tape related to em...
Posted on 10/29/11 at 3:44 PM
MIKKELPATES.AG-AT-LARGE Peterson says Crystal talks good news, union may be adjusting language
U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., a champion of the sugar industry as ranking member on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, said it is good news that the two sides are planning to meet. He had n...
Posted on 8/24/11 at 4:24 PM
STAFF BLOG THE CHRISTOPHER GABRIEL PROGRAM Thursday 7/30
Today on The Christopher Gabriel Program: The temps may be cool, but we've got a hot show today! We'll be discussing the proposal in South Dakota to lower the drinking age for certain private events; ...
Posted on 7/30/09 at 3:07 AM
Peterson: Election won’t affect water projects 
Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson said Thursday he isn’t going to let the outcome of November’s midterm elections affect his efforts to secure funding in the next farm bill for Red River Valley water retention projects.
By Kristen Daum , September 03, 2010
Forum editorial: Diversion remains on track
Last week’s news from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other agencies and governments involved with the Fargo-Moorhead flood control diversion project was good.
September 01, 2010
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Peterson: No stopping diversion
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., suggested Thursday that an additional $1 billion be devoted to flood protection for the Red River Valley, over and above the $1.5 billion needed for the Red River diversion.
By Ryan Bakken, Forum Communications Co. , August 27, 2010
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Diversion column all wrong
In the Aug. 1 edition of the Forum, Editorial Page Editor Jack Zaleski blasts diversion opponents in his column “Diversion foes should keep it honest.”
By Steve Jacobson , August 08, 2010
Byberg says US on course for bankruptcy
Peterson, challenger appear at FarmFestMORGAN, Minn. – The two major candidates who want to represent western Minnesota in the U.S. House show relatively few differences on farm policy, but the challenger says incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson is part of the congressional leadership that is tilting politically left.
By Don Davis , August 04, 2010
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Peterson far ahead in 7th District fundraising
Incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson is continuing his fundraising advantage over the four challengers vying against him for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District seat.
By Kristen Daum , July 24, 2010
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Peterson’s cap-and-trade vote disqualifies him for re-election
On June 26, 2009, during the United States House of Representatives Roll #477 at 7:17 p.m., Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., voted “aye” in favor of passage for H.R. 2454 – American Clean Energy and Security Act.
By Marijo Vik , July 10, 2010
Forum editorial: Farm bill will fund flood work
Anyone who believes seniority and clout in Congress is unimportant should think again.
July 08, 2010
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Ag panel seeks input on farm bill
AMENIA, N.D. – Farmers and ranchers from North Dakota and western Minnesota say they want less red tape and more fairness in the next farm bill.
By Kristen Daum , July 08, 2010
Peterson, Pomeroy hear farmers’ input for next Farm Bill
AMENIA, N.D. – North Dakota and western Minnesota farmers and ranchers say they’re happy with recent Farm Bills approved by Congress but they want to see slight improvements as federal legislators begin the early stages of crafting the next one.
By Kristen Daum , July 07, 2010
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Flooding: Cooperation called vital to water storage proposal
Adding enough water storage in the Red River Valley to significantly reduce flooding will take “dozens, perhaps hundreds” of small, local projects, said the head of the agency that would oversee the funds for such projects.
By Mike Nowatzki , July 07, 2010
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Time to replace Peterson with me
The Aug. 10 primary debate must start now. It’s the only way for you to see how your congressman, Collin Peterson, D-Minn., is up to his eyeballs in the 2008 financial meltdown of our economy.
By Alan Roebke , June 27, 2010
We’ll pay again for flawed policy
Rep. Collin Peterson’s, D-Minn., current push for water-retention monies as a solution to our unprecedented flooding problem is, of course, right on the money.
By James Traun , June 17, 2010
Fargo Editorial: Peterson steps up for valley
The role of Minnesota 7th District Congressman Collin Peterson in Fargo-Moorhead’s drive to build permanent flood protection cannot be minimized. He has emerged as a key player in a comprehensive flood prevention strategy that includes not only a massive Red River diversion in North Dakota but also a system of upstream retention features in both states that have the potential of reducing spring flood crests on the river.
June 16, 2010
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Farm bill funds may fight floods
Plan would earmark $50 million a year for water retentionMinnesota Rep. Collin Peterson wants a provision in the next federal farm bill that would set aside $50 million a year to fund retention projects in the Red River Valley.
By Kristen Daum , June 15, 2010
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