Carpio NewsLocal news for Carpio, ND continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Despite all efforts, we are still at the mercy of Mother Nature- March 28, 2008 It's a sad sight indeed. The once-powerful Souris River has been reduced to a trickle this spring, thanks to shrinking runoff from another winter of lower-than-average snowfall. via Minot Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/carpio-nd/2008/03/despite-all-efforts-we-are-still-at-the-mercy-... Lack of winter moisture continues through spring- March 26, 2008 "There was hardly any snow this winter. The potholes are dry. There's enough moisture to get the crops started, but we need rain events in April and the first part of May. It's not the end of the world, but we need moisture." The river that ripped through Minot and other communities during the historic flood of 1969 and became known as the "Mouse that roared," has barely been able to manage a squeak during the spring of 2008. via Minot Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/carpio-nd/2008/03/lack-of-winter-moisture-continues-through-spri... New urgency on idea of four-laning- March 19, 2008 "That road is very critical to trade and Saskatchewan officials should step forward." The four-laning of U.S. Highway 52 from the Canadian border to U.S. Highway 2 took a step forward Monday night at the Kenmare Community Development Corp. via Minot Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/carpio-nd/2008/03/new-urgency-on-idea-of-four-laning?fromrss=1 Minot Business Makes Fire Trucks- March 11, 2008 "Newer vehicle. Quicker response time. Its a multipurpose type vehicle" When the call comes in, Carpio Fire Department responds. Now, thanks to a brand new fire truck, their response will be more efficient. via KMOT-TV Minothttp://www.topix.net/city/carpio-nd/2008/03/minot-business-makes-fire-trucks?fromrss=1 |