ENVIRONMENT
Radioactive waste on the N.D. monitor
WILLISTON, N.D. Landfill employees here discovered at least two hot loads this week, illustrating why a group of North Dakota citizens is worried about the proper disposal of radioactive waste that ...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 12:03 AM
Freedom Friday: Less Restrictive Environment, Inclusion, and Mainstreaming
There was a time when students with disabilities were segregated in schools from student who did not have a disability. In 1975, Public Law 94-142 was established by Congress. That law required that a...
Posted on 4/26/13 at 8:37 AM
Service Recap 14 April 2013
A Religious Call for Climate Justice Global climate change is arguably one of the most pressing concerns of our time. The rise of atmospheric CO2 due to the burning of fossil fuels is causing signific...
Posted on 4/14/13 at 11:32 PM
Celebrate Earth Day with these Newspaper Activities
Every day is Earth Day for people who care about the environment.But for one day each year, people all over the world join forces to call attention to the beauty of the Earth and the ways in which w...
Posted on 4/10/13 at 9:18 AM
“Air, Water, Land and Energy: Our Voice, Our Future Citizens Forum”
The Minnesota Environmental Congress will be at MSUM to present the Minnesota Environment and Energy Report Card. Minnesota state agency commissioners, community leaders, and community members will di...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 10:03 AM
Minn-Dak pays for watershed discharges 
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative of Wahpeton, N.D., has paid a $70,000 fine and aggressively taken corrective steps to address problems identified at several Minn-Dak sugar beet piling sites in Minnesota following an investigation by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
October 19, 2012
Essay lands Fargo girl on Times Square billboard 
FARGO – The thousands of people passing through Times Square in New York City on Friday got a view of Fargo when they saw 9-year-old Caleigh Gabriel’s face on an electronic billboard there.
By Charly Haley , October 12, 2012
North Dakota lags in energy efficiency, study finds 
Minn., ranked in top tier of states, credited for setting high energy performance standardsFARGO – North Dakota has risen to become a top energy producing state, but lags near the bottom in its policies and performance in promoting energy efficiency, according to a new ranking.
By Patrick Springer , October 05, 2012
Sewage solution allows cities to grow 
RAY, N.D. – Developer Tom Serie could fill two 12-plex apartment buildings here tomorrow. But a major hurdle is keeping Serie from putting a shovel in the ground: The city doesn’t have enough sewer capacity.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , September 29, 2012
Candidates split on tax credit 
Support for wind subsidy bipartisan but not universalThe Democratic candidate for North Dakota’s seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is using a subsidy for wind power to distinguish herself from her opponent.
By Christopher Bjorke, Forum Communications , September 28, 2012
Corps award contract for bank erosion project 
ST. PAUL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, along with the North Dakota State Historical Society, has awarded a contract to H&S Contracting, Moorhead, for more than $400,000 to stabilize one of two eroding banks at the Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site in Abercrombie, N.D.
By Forum staff reports , September 28, 2012
Microsoft honored for green efforts
FARGO – Microsoft announced Friday that its Fargo campus cafeteria is the first Three Star Certified Green Restaurant in the state.
By Wendy Reuer , September 28, 2012
Researcher feeds bears to get close to them 
EAGLES NEST TOWNSHIP, Minn. – Bear hunting season in Minnesota is always a nerve-wracking time of year for Lynn Rogers. So far this year, none of the bears the controversial researcher is studying near Ely have been shot by hunters.
By Dan Kraker, Minnesota Public Radio , September 21, 2012
Buck illegally penned for half a year before attacking farmer 
FERTILE, Minn. – “Billy,” the Fertile Journal reports, “was a bad buck.” But he wasn’t born that way. He apparently went bad when he was wrongfully incarcerated.
By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications , September 21, 2012
2 groups sue to try to block Minn. wolf seasons 
MINNEAPOLIS — Two groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday to try to block the opening of Minnesota's inaugural wolf hunting and trapping seasons this fall, saying the Department of Natural Resources failed to provide a proper opportunity for public comment on its recently issued rules for the seasons.
By Associated Press , September 18, 2012
Lawsuit would put plan for wilderness areas in jeopardy 
FARGO – Four counties within the Little Missouri National Grassland have gone to court seeking authority to build roads in areas now managed as roadless and eligible for wilderness.
By Patrick Springer , September 08, 2012
Detour at North Dakota state park to remain another year 
CAVALIER, N.D. — A detour route at Icelandic State Park in northeastern North Dakota will remain in place for one more year.
By Associated Press , September 08, 2012
Sept. 29 is National Public Lands Day 
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. – In recognition of National Public Lands Day, the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center will host “Take Back the Prairie Day” on Sept. 29.
September 07, 2012
More than 23,000 apply for Minnesota wolf hunt permits 
MINNEAPOLIS – Would-be wolf hunters are lining up for a shot at an elusive prey this fall, when Minnesota plans to open its first season since the gray wolf came off the endangered species list.
September 07, 2012
Study looks at effects of sulfate on wild rice 
DULUTH, Minn. – In canning jars, cattle troughs and 100 lakes across Minnesota, scientists are working at breakneck speed to unravel the relationship between the state’s iconic wild rice plant and sulfate.
By John Myers, Forum Communications , August 26, 2012
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