Washington in the Civil War: Henry Eitzen Nov 4, 2009
The Federal Enrolled Missouri Militia (EMM), under the command of Col. Daniel Q. Gale (Washington's first lawyer) had moved across the Missouri River. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Federal troops moved across the river to Warren County with anything that floated, thus depriving the Confederates of the ability to get north of the river. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Utilities give up on Big Stone II Project Nov 4, 2009
The utility companies Missouri River Energy Services, Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Heartland Consumers Power District and Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. said energy bills working their way through Congress, as well as a decline in electricity demand amid the recession, made the Big Stone II Project, less attractive to possible partners. The power plant would have cost $1. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Heavy rainfall causes potholes in gravel roads Nov 3, 2009
Winkelmann said there are a lot of roadways along the Missouri River in Callaway County but most of them are used infrequently, mostly by farmers getting to and from grain fields. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until Wednesday of this week for Callaway County along the Missouri River near the Chamois area across the river in Osage County. (Fulton Sun, MO)
SD governor: Study could change river management Nov 1, 2009
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A five-year federal study of how the Missouri River is managed should change the priorities to better reflect the recreation and tourism needs of people who live along it, South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds said Friday ... No one in 1944 anticipated how much fishing and other recreation would develop on the reservoir, Rounds said in a speech to the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes ... "So recreation and tourism should have a greater influence in how the... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No comments posted. Nov 1, 2009
According to court records, in June 2008, James took a young woman from a Jefferson City bar to the Noren Missouri River access, on the Callaway County side of the river, ostensibly to smoke marijuana. He then demanded sex from her and after he forced her to perform a sex act, she fought him and fell from his truck before he drove away. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Fish and Wildlife Service to review grayling status Nov 1, 2009
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it has begun its review of the fluvial Arctic grayling s status in the upper Missouri River system to determine whether the species should be protected under the Endangered Species Act ... The agency and the conservation group settled that case last month and FWS agreed to specifically look at distinct population segment configurations that include the fluvial life history (fish that live within a stream or river), and/or adfluvial life history (fish... (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)
Study will review purposes of Missouri River dams Nov 1, 2009
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A Missouri River study ordered by Congress will provide a long overdue review of the 1944 law that spelled out the purposes of the river six dams, officials from states along the Missouri said Thursday. Under the 1944 law, the designated purposes of the Missouri River reservoir projects are flood control, hydropower, water supply, irrigation, navigation, recreation, water quality and fish and wildlife ... Members of the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No comments posted. Nov 1, 2009
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A five-year federal study of how the Missouri River is managed should change the priorities to better reflect the recreation and tourism needs of people who live along it, South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds said Friday ... No one in 1944 anticipated how much fishing and other recreation would develop on the reservoir, Rounds said in a speech to the Missouri River Association of States and Tribes ... "So recreation and tourism should have a greater influence in how the... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Man sentenced to 20 years in prison on forcible sodomy charge Nov 1, 2009
According to court records, in June 2008, James took a young woman from a Jefferson City bar to the Noren Missouri River access, on the Callaway County side of the river, ostensibly to smoke marijuana. He then demanded sex from her and after he forced her to perform a sex act, she fought him and fell from his truck before he drove away. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
No comments posted. Nov 1, 2009
Study will review purposes of Missouri River dams ... PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A Missouri River study ordered by Congress will provide a long overdue review of the 1944 law that spelled out the purposes of the river six dams, officials from states along the Missouri said Thursday ... Under the 1944 law, the designated purposes of the Missouri River reservoir projects are flood control, hydropower, water supply, irrigation, navigation, recreation, water quality and fish and wildlife. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Area projects to receive funds Oct 31, 2009
The four items in the appropriations bill are continuing a five-year Missouri River Basin study, funds for North Dakota energy workforce development, mosquito control funds for the Williston and Trenton Indian Service Area and funds for the Williams Rural Water District. Dorgan said 4,483,000 was approved toward continuing the five-year Missouri River Basin Study ... Dorgan feels changes are needed as to how the water is shared along the Missouri River. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
County to fight back on pipeline7:34 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 31, 2009
The oldest generation of men and women in Spink County, and throughout the upper James River valley and the counties west to the Missouri River, went through a neighbor-splitting fight more than 30 years ago when the Oahe irrigation project was proposed. The opponents, organized under the banner of the United Family Farmers group, eventually won. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Top Entertainment Stories Kids Capital Read to welcome author Oct 30, 2009
Kids Capital Read begins Nov. 5-7 at Missouri River Regional Library. Coming in from Bethesda, Md. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
City Can't Use Capital Tax for Bridge Study Oct 28, 2009
The city of Hermann, for example, contributed funds for lighting on the new Missouri River bridge built there a couple of years ago, he pointed out. "We want to take every opportunity to move the project along," Lamb said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Montana ranch couple file lawsuit to close road Oct 26, 2009
The road leads to a 78-square-mile area of Bureau of Land Management Land north of the Missouri River. The Robinsons want the road to be declared private, and also want to be paid their attorney costs and fees. (Montana Standard, MT)
Three Photojournalists Named to Hall of Fame Oct 25, 2009
"I'm not a resident of this state but I always considered myself as such. "I left a few things here in this state, I hope, along with a few memories," the 1960 MU graduate said. "The Missouri River has one of my Lica lenses," Eppridge joked, telling a story about taking photos at the construction of a bridge. Eppridge's photo essay on "Needle Park" in Sherman Square in New York City, along with a Feb. 26, 1965, story by James Mills in LIFE magazine, was later expanded into a book and later a... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Amenities at the Links are still the same Oct 25, 2009
Located about 25 miles southeast of Williston, the majestic, scenic and challenging course is naturally carved into the Missouri River valley above massive Lake Sakakawea ... MacMaster said he and McAdoo have traveled to the South Dakotas Sutton Bay golf course, which also is remotely located about 30 miles north of Pierre and sits adjacent to the Missouri River. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Top Entertainment Stories Get spooked! Oct 23, 2009
The Information you need. Friday, October 23, 2009. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
DEQ wants input on Black Eagle Superfund status Oct 22, 2009
Waste from the former metals refinery, owned by Atlantic Richfield Co., were at one time placed in a landfill on the site or dumped into the Missouri River. Its stack also spread contaminants over a wide area, including some lawns in Black Eagle. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nebraska Seeing Impact From Stimulus Dollars Oct 22, 2009
Some stimulus money is being used for the construction of the new Interstate 80 bridge over the Missouri River. Officials said Nebraskas shovel-ready construction projects are also benefiting from the federal stimulus package. (7 KETV Omaha)
3.5M pounds of chemicals dumped into IA waterways Oct 22, 2009
The Missouri River ranked eighth. None of Iowa's other rivers or lakes made the top 50. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
OUR OPINION: New trash service boosts environmental stewardship Oct 21, 2009
We all have witnessed the results of that ignorance -- garbage burned in back yards and appliances dredged from the Missouri River. People need to become conscientious stewards of the environment or we will bequeath a polluted landscape to our heirs. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Harvest on hold Oct 20, 2009
Williston Herald - Online Edition. Williston Herald Print Edition. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Working begins on new corps' pumping station Oct 18, 2009
The purpose is to improve the capacity of water that is pumped away from the city and into the Missouri River ... A difference between the new and old station is the new station is to have metal sides where the tube comes out on the Missouri River side. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Dutzow Marks 175th Anniversary Oct 17, 2009
The Berlin Society arrived in Missouri (without Bock) in September 1832 and communally purchased 350 acres (funded by Bock) directly adjoining Duden's farm along Lake Creek, an area along Highway TT named so because it formed several lakes before it reached the Missouri River. "This marked the arrival of the first German settlement in Missouri," Keeven-Franke remarked. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Proposed fuel tax hike will be key issue8:44 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 17, 2009
They built bridges across the Missouri River, they laid roads, they paved gravel and they built roadside picnic stops. They added pull-offs and posted historic markers. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Some big gaps in CF walleye population Oct 16, 2009
Just click on "Upper Missouri River Management Plan." FWP will then summarize the comments and present them to the management plan's citizen work group on Dec. 14 before the final plan is submitted to the FWP director's office for approval, hopefully by the first of the new year. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission would only become involved if someone appeals the final decision by the director. (Montana Standard, MT)
Brand Board getting ready for brand renewal process Oct 16, 2009
Brands are checked when cattle are sold or removed from the ownership inspection area, which includes all South Dakota counties west of the Missouri River. Madison Daily Leader 2009. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Police say no 'hitch' in LU homecoming Oct 15, 2009
That part of Jefferson City that lies north of the Missouri River is in Callaway County ... The Missouri river is the boundary between Cole and Callaway. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Many Volunteers Involved in 175th Celebration at St. Francis Borgia Oct 14, 2009
10/13/2009 To The Editor: One hundred seventy-five years ago, 12 families set foot on the banks of the Missouri River to start a new life in a new land. From their seeds sprang a community of faith that has grown to become the present St. Francis Borgia Parish. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Nebraska man caught with eagle feathers sentenced (2323) Oct 12, 2009
A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office says authorities began investigating Bertucci after several eagle carcasses were found along the Missouri River near Macy. Several eagle feathers and carcasses also were found in Bertucci's home. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Initial Design Scratched for Hopewell Hill Project Oct 9, 2009
In an unrelated Highway 47 project, Gough also informed the county commission that MoDOT will be having aerial photos taken this winter from Warrenton to the Missouri River. She said preliminary work is being done should MoDOT gain the funding in the future to add shoulders to the highway. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
100-Pound Catfish Have Made Him a Legend Oct 8, 2009
He caught his first big fish, a 70-pound blue catfish, while fishing in the Missouri River with his Grandfather Schilling ... He preferred the Missouri River where the big catfish lurk ... That gave him more time to reach his favorite fishing spot on the Missouri River. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Author offers new perspective on death of Meriwether Lewis Oct 7, 2009
It was MacKay s map of the Upper Missouri River that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark used on the first leg of their historic Corps of Discovery expedition in 1804. A book Danisi was working on about Spanish land grants went by the wayside when the research into a chapter on Lewis captivated him and became his sole focus. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rain slows harvesting in S.D. last week Oct 7, 2009
Much of the southwest and northwest reached a hard freze last week, while parts of the area from the Missouri River to the James River had a frost. The 2009 corn harvest was estimated at 2 percent complete as of Sunday. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
America's national parks: another idea Oct 7, 2009
Traveling up the Missouri River on an artistic expedition to paint the Plains Indians, at Fort Pierre, S.D., he encountered a large party of Sioux, intoxicated on whiskey received in trade for bison tongues ... He was an "aginner," at odds with modernity and especially opposed to the allegedly dehumanizing effects of industrialization - though, ironically, he had reached Fort Pierre by ascending the Missouri River on the steamboat "Yellowstone," an early fruit of the Industrial Revolution. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Specialty crop grants go to 15 projects Oct 7, 2009
2,188 to increase the reliable information available to landowners, specifically to growing ginseng and hazel nuts as specialty crops along the Missouri River in South Dakota. - Capital City Farmers Market of Pierre. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Water funding passes House, goes to Senate Oct 7, 2009
The bill also includes 8 million for the Fort Peck/Dry Prairie Rural Water Project, which will treat water diverted from the Missouri River and distribute it to some 31,000 people on the Fort Peck Indian reservation and other communities in north east Montana. That project, farther along than the Rocky Boy s-North Central Montana system, will use the funding to complete their regional water treatment plant and extend the main transmission pipelines to Poplar and Wolf Point. (Havre Daily News, MT)
SU committee to probe access to water Oct 7, 2009
The water comes from the Missouri River, so thats good water quality-wise. . (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Funds awarded for S.D. specialty crops (38) Oct 7, 2009
Thelma Deffenbaugh - to increase the reliable information available to landowners, specifically to growing ginseng and hazel nuts as specialty crops along the Missouri River in South Dakota. Capital City Farmers Market - to provide the "Growing for Market" newsletter and a set of books dealing with growing specialty crops to 12 South Dakota libraries and select Cooperative Extension Service offices. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Minnesota angler wins walleye tourney Oct 5, 2009
caught five walleyes weighing 21 pounds, 4 ounces on the Missouri River in North Dakota to give him a two-day total of 10 walleyes weighing 37 pounds, 12 ounces. That was about 3 pounds more than second-place Tony Renner of Hutchinson, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Steil Takes Walmart FLW Walleye Tour Championship Oct 4, 2009
caught five walleyes weighing 21 pounds, 4 ounces to give him a two-day total of 10 walleyes weighing 37 pounds, 12 ounces to win the Walmart FLW Walleye Tour Championship presented by Berkley on the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D. Steil earned $105,000 for his title in the nationally televised tournament that featured 108 anglers from 16 states and Canada. "I caught all my fish on one rod," said Steil. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Guest opinion: Grayling may gain protection after all Oct 4, 2009
How sad that a fish once common throughout the Missouri River watershed above Great Falls is now nearly gone from the face of the earth. Our power to build dams and irrigate crops has been very great, but our will to allow native life to flourish has been very weak. (Montana Standard, MT)
Landowners advised: Consider wind-energy development Oct 2, 2009
Rud said that East River's electricity supply consists of 24 percent federal hydropower produced from Missouri River dams and 76 percent generated by Basin Electric, a North Dakota power cooperative. According to Rud, East River's electricity came from a mix of fossil fuels and wind energy, and the cooperative was interested in renewable energy even if it came from a small operation. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Family: Abandoned Kittens Doing Better Oct 1, 2009
Cats Found In Bag Along Missouri River ... -- A foster family caring for some of the 10 kittens found abandoned near the Missouri River said the cats are growing, eating and very active. (7 KETV Omaha)
Losing resources Sep 30, 2009
He said when netting on Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River, "we catch literally thousands of channel catfish in our nets. I'm the one who started to move some of those channel catfish to our (area) lakes.". Hauling the catfish from White Earth Bay and other locations gets to be fairly simple and easy while also being fairly inexpensive, Ryckman said. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Yankton panel votes to take ownership of bridge Sep 30, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 YANKTON, S.D. (AP) -- The Yankton City Commission voted 6-3 on Monday to accept ownership of the 85-year-old double-deck Meridian Bridge over the Missouri River. The bridge stopped carrying traffic when a new bridge was opened last fall. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Judge issues gag order Sep 26, 2009
The charges are in connection with a Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks sting operation in which an undercover agent went bighorn sheep hunting with Lewton in the Missouri River Breaks country south of Big Sandy ... Morris, in keeping with the order, would not comment Friday on whether Lewton had again this hunting season accompanied a bighorn sheep hunter in the Missouri River Breaks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Kittens Survive Dumping Along Missouri River Sep 26, 2009
-- A man fishing along the Missouri River near downtown Omaha found a garbage bag full of live kittens last week. Someone had tied them inside the bag and dumped the bag on the bank, not far from the Bob Kerrey pedestrian bridge. (7 KETV Omaha)
Ahrendt leads North past Wolverines, 28-7 Sep 26, 2009
Ahrendt, a senior, rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown, passed for 37 yards and returned a fumble 30 yards for a score as the Stars won their second straight game and prevailed in their conference opener. The versatile Ahrendt started the game at quarterback and played the first nine plays, completing three passes. (Sioux City Journal)
Animals Victims Of Chemical Dump Sep 25, 2009
-- Someone dumped chemicals into a waterway near the Missouri River, killing thousands of aquatic animals and prompting an expensive cleanup ... Wilken said it's unlikely the Missouri River will be affected. (7 KETV Omaha)
Permit Conditions Revised for Youth Shooting Range Sep 25, 2009
Opponents to the range, most of whom own property on top of a bluff outside of Dutzow overlooking the Missouri River bottom, argued about the possible noise factor, lead contamination from participants' gunfire and diminished property values. "It's a probationary period," Southern District Commissioner Hubie Kluesner said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Parish Celebration Sep 23, 2009
" 12 Families Grow to Over 1,500 Today St. Francis Borgia Parish is home to between 1,500 and 1,600 families - the most in its 175-year history. But back in 1834, the parish was founded by a group of just 12 families, all German Catholics who had departed their native Osterkappeln and Belm in Hanover and came to America in 1833, arriving in October. The 12 families were: Frederick Bleckman, John Henry Buhr, John Edelbrock, John Matthias Hustermann, John H. Koering, Frederick Riegel, Herman... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
School of Mines beats Dakota State Trojans Sep 22, 2009
DSU will play their homecoming game on Saturday against Black Hills State in the 6th annual Missouri River Shootout. Game time is 1:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
With victory, Rudeen sees North season turning Sep 22, 2009
"Our goal from the beginning was to win the (Missouri River Activities) conference and win a bunch of games, but we had a shaky start. So, after the game Friday, everyone was really excited we got our first win and everyone was kind of looking to the future, too, to the next game.". North coach Keith Hanks Sr. did not coach the team Friday for undisclosed reasons and his status with the team is unclear. (Sioux City Journal)
'Night Birds' to be featured at Capital READ Sep 21, 2009
Maltman's book has been chosen as the 2009 Capital READ selection at Missouri River Regional Library. Through a series of events, the community will have a chance to meet with and talk to the author Oct. 15-17 in Jefferson City and Linn. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Missouri River Export set for Ponca State Park Sep 20, 2009
There will be hands-on demonstrations at the fifth annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo at Ponca State Park. The expo begins Saturday and runs through Sunday at the park, which is two miles north of Ponca in northeast Nebraska. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
North romps to first win, 42-6 Sep 19, 2009
"Until we find out what happens, our goal is for our kids to not miss a beat.''North, which faces arch-rival West in the Missouri River Activities Conference opener for both teams next Friday, wouldn't mind a carbon copy of Friday's performance.The Stars got most of their yardage on the ground, netting 385 yards on 48 attempts as Ahrendt led the way with 143 yards on 15 carries.Backing up Ahrendt, Spencer Zook netted 70 yards on just four attempts, Mike Davis added 61 on 12 tries and Jensen had... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No comments posted. Sep 17, 2009
Group hosting clean-up on Missouri River ... Missouri River Relief is hosting a river clean-up on the Missouri River at the state capital from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday rain or shine. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
ND fugitive caught camping along Missouri River Sep 17, 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota authorities say a fugitive is back in the state prison after he was caught camping along the Missouri River. Police say former Dickinson resident Todd Frank got permission to go to the Bismarck Public Library on Aug. 9 but never returned to the transition center where he was serving part of his sentence. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Hunting outlook 2009 Sep 17, 2009
Counts were high in the Glasgow area along the Milk and Missouri river corridors. Mule deer have been rebounding from low numbers earlier in the decade, and whitetail numbers are still above average in the northeastern corner despite a serious winterkill last year. (Montana Standard, MT)
A chance to play Sep 16, 2009
"Each player is issued his or her own uniform for their particular sport. Football, of course, is a very expensive sport, but Vanderloo said they added the program with no increase in the school board's budget.Without the support of several community organizations, however, the middle school programs wouldn't have become a reality.The Sioux City juvenile court system has been particularly generous and the program received a healthy grant from the Missouri River Historical Development.... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Mandan to review waterfront noise petition Sep 15, 2009
More than 100 residents have signed on, asking the city to create a noise ordinance for restaurants and bars near Missouri River developments. The Mandan City Commission will discuss the petition at its 5:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
LETTER: Many rivers used word 'Embarras' for logjams Sep 15, 2009
Lewis and Clark would later use the word Embarras on their maps to show the location of logjams on the Missouri River. Share. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Heartland, other utilities seek new partners for Big Stone II Sep 15, 2009
The three other utilities involved with the project are Missouri River Energy Services, Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. and Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency ... Tom Heller, CEO of Missouri River Energy Services, said on Friday that other potential participants have expressed an interest in joining the project. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
