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Fishing Benefit From Low Head Dam Removal
DRAYTON, N.D. (Nick Simonson) – As low head dams fall on and around the Red River, hundreds of miles of habitat is becoming reconnected for the benefit of fish in the main stem of the flow and its tributaries. While lake sturgeon restoration projects beginning in the 1990s have been the impetus for some of these low head dam removals and replacements with stair-step rock rapids, the benefits go beyond the reintroduction of just the ancient fish to the Red River and across all species, according to Nick Kludt, Red River Fisheries Specialist for the Minnesota DNR (MN DNR).
Commitment to recruit and train more North Dakota tribal law enforcement
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - In an effort to combat crime in tribal communities, approval has been given for more officers to be trained for North Dakota’s Bureau of Indian affairs. At hearings of the Senate Indian Affairs and Interior Appropriations Committees this week, North Dakota Senator John...
Satrom’s one-hitter leads MPCG to region title win over rival Tommies
GRAFTON, N.D. – Head coach Keenan Konschak and the MayPort-CG Patriots steamrolled their way to the Region 2 tournament title. The No. 1-ranked and top-seeded Patriots bolted out to a 4-0 first-inning lead against Thompson and never looked back in Tuesday’s region championship game. Propelled by its fast...
Silver Alert: Jim Scobie Reported Missing
Jim Scobie, 69, of Estate Mafolie, St. Thomas was reported missing Monday, the V.I. Police Department reported. Scobie is a Caucasian male, 165 pounds and 6’3. He was last seen wearing a solid green or plaid shirt, blue jeans, and blue sneakers. Scobie suffers from Alzheimer’s. He is known to drink a lot of water and sleep a lot. He left his residence in the Mafolie area on foot, according to the police report.
Rallies In 7th And 8th Keep Carrington Softball Season Going
GRAFTON – They may be young, but they are playing beyond their years in big moments. Down to their last three outs, Carrington Cardinal Softball continued their unlikely run in the B Region II Softball Tournament Monday with a tying run in the seventh and three go-ahead runs in the eighth inning to eliminate Pembina County North 5-2 at the Grafton Parks & Recreation Softball Diamond.
Taxi Debate Takes Several Routes
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years. While 29-seat capacity safaris were normal 30 years ago, legislation set a soft limit of 20...
St. Thomas Faces Rotating Outages Due to Unit 15 Malfunctions, Diesel Shortage
St. Thomas residents can expect continued rotating power outages through Friday evening as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority grapples with repairs to Unit 15 and a low diesel supply. The latest outage hit Thursday afternoon after malfunctions were discovered in Unit 15. According to WAPA spokeswoman Shanell Petersen,...
Softball Game Recap: Grafton Takes a Loss
After a string of three wins, Grafton's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Thompson Tommies by a score of 9-8. Grafton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Thompson apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Yacht Haven Grande Hosts Annual Boating Expo
Mother’s Day weekend at Yacht Haven Grande saw the return of the Virgin Islands Boating Expo, now into its second year in the Virgin Islands. Thirty vessels ranging from power boats to luxury yachts were on display at St. Thomas’ premiere marina. Organizers said the boats berthed at...
Softball Recap: Thompson triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Sydney Schwabe
Thompson lost to Grafton back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Thompson Tommies won by a run and slipped past the Grafton Spoilers 9-8. Sydney Schwabe made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over...
Lightning Strike Causes District-Wide Power Outage
A lightning strike caused a district-wide power outage for St. Thomas and St. John Wednesday, the V.I. Water and Power Authority announced. WAPA plant personnel are working diligently to restore service. Initital delays in restoring power did occur due to weather conditions, the authority announced. Keeping our community informed is...
Taxi Debate Takes Several Routes
Safari taxi rides on St. Thomas can be part of the Virgin Islands experience. And for some, the more, the merrier the ride. However, senators have been concerned about the safety over the years. While 29-seat capacity safaris were normal 30 years ago, legislation set a soft limit of 20...
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