The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held a special meeting in Ada on Tuesday, to have a discussion with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about Federal Funding for projects in the Red River Basin. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about what they’re asking from the Federal Government. Sip also talked about some of…
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Last week the Minnesota Senate released their bonding bill target, which came in at $1.35 billion. The funds from a bonding bill would then get spread across the state to help fund infrastructure projects. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million in funds to help fund flood mitigation and water storage problems,…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) was in St Paul earlier today (yesterday if used on Friday) to testify for funding that would be used for many water, and flood management projects across the Red River Valley, RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more. Speaking of needs, Sip explained how necessary the funding…
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The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be hard at work in St Paul over the next couple months, as they will be testifying and trying to secure funds for multiple water management projects across Northwest Minnesota. RRWMB Director Rob Sip fills us in on the legislature’s targeted bonding bill, which he says is…
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The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session is set to kick off next Tuesday, and many area entities are getting prepared for what’s expected to be a chaotic year in St Paul. Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Director Rob Sip says this year’s session is already having a different feeling than past years. Last year there…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) met with area legislatures during their meeting on Tuesday afternoon to talk about what they’d like to see in the upcoming legislative session, and set their priorities. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip highlights some of the key priorities they have for the 2025 session. Sip also shared some…
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Rob Sip (Executive Director) Sen. Mark Johnson: Sen. Jordan Rasmusson: Sen. Steve Green: Rep. John Burkel: Rep. Jim Joy:
The 2024 Prairie Grains Conference is coming up on December 11 and 12 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, and the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will be in attendance. Rob Sip of RRWMB tells us more about the Conference, and what the Board has planned. During the Trade Show on day 2…
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