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North Dakota House passes bill for Renaissance Zone reentry
BISMARCK — Cities with expired Renaissance Zone group revitalization areas would be capable of reapply to this system underneath a invoice handed Thursday, Jan. 19, by the North Dakota Home of Representatives.
The invoice would influence cities corresponding to Bismarck, whose Renaissance Zone expired final yr when the Burleigh County Fee denied help to reauthorize this system, which is for revitalizing communities with residential and business growth by way of tax incentives.
Home Invoice 1266, introduced by Rep. Jason Dockter, R-Bismarck, handed the Home on an 84-7 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
Dockter advised the Tribune cities must observe the identical necessities as once they initially utilized, and must undergo the identical means of acquiring approval from native park, college, metropolis and county boards.
“I feel when (the Legislature) first initially put within the Renaissance Zone, they did not know if it was going to achieve success. It has been a really profitable program, and (the Legislature) did not even suppose forward that what if somebody does choose out and choose in?” he mentioned.
The 1999 Legislature created the Renaissance Zone Program; 62 communities have joined since, with 54 of them lively. Bismarck’s zone was established in 2001. It encompassed downtown Bismarck and a size alongside Essential Avenue.
Since inception in Bismarck, this system led to 136 accomplished tasks and 6 permitted or underneath development, and generated a complete funding of $83.2 million, in keeping with the previous zone authority chairman.
A latest Renaissance Zone challenge is the Trestle condo constructing and business area close to McDonald’s on Essential Avenue.
Bismarck’s Renaissance Zone in 2021 generated over $383,000 in internet property taxes, distributed to the native park district, faculties, metropolis and county, in keeping with a program research.
Burleigh County commissioners, in denying help final yr, cited considerations corresponding to rising property taxes and questioned this system’s tax incentives, the accuracy of its impacts and prices, and tasks perceived to have strayed from this system’s intent.
Renaissance Zone tasks obtain as much as 5 years of tax breaks, however do proceed to pay property taxes on the land worth throughout the exemption interval. North Dakota’s state Commerce Division manages the Renaissance Zone packages.
Renaissance Zone packages in Carrington, Kenmare, Rolla, Watford Metropolis and Westhope even have expired.
Gov. Doug Burgum has expressed help for laws such because the invoice, telling the Legislature earlier this month to refresh the Renaissance Zone program and permit for communities’ reentry.
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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day
Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.
The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.
“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.
Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.
At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.
Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.
My name is Anne Sara, better known as Sara.
I was born an only child in Port-au-prince, Haiti and moved to the U.S at the age of 2.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
After graduating with my bachelor degree at Albright College, I moved to Florida to continue my studies.
WDAY is the reason why I moved to North Dakota.
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North Dakota State Fair kicks off Friday
MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The 2024 North Dakota State Fair opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through July 27 with a lineup packed full of entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Fair organizers say the Grandstand Showpass is your ticket to some hot acts in the country music scene, such as Lainey Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Turnpike Troubadours, and Thomas Rhett, along with a demolition derby and the MHA Indian Horse Relay. You can catch all of the acts with the Showpass for $130.
Single ticket shows are also available, including Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper, Machine Gun Kelly with Shaboozey opening the show, and hip-hop icon Lil Wayne.
Tickets are available for $85 for Mötley Crüe, $75 for Machine Gun Kelly, and $65 for Lil Wayne, with both standing room and reserved seating options available.
A season gate pass for all nine days at the fair costs $25. You get tickets online by using the “TICKETS” link at www.ndstatefair.com
It’s the 59th year of the North Dakota State Fair tradition in Minot. Fair officials say they drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
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North Dakota delegates react to former President Trump’s RNC speech
MILWAUKEE (KFYR/KMOT) – The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
We got the chance Thursday night to speak with members of the North Dakota delegation. When we spoke to the delegates, they talked about the enthusiasm that former President Trump brought onto the stage just a week after that assassination attempt on his life.
“Well, it was exciting. He told his story in a very frank way. And it sounds like a very unique way he’s done. It’s not like he’s going to tell it that way again,” said Ben Koppelman, delegate.
“His message was amazing is we just got to make this country great again and get back to what we’re good at working hard drilling for oil, just making America great again,” said Mary Graner, delegate.
“Well, it was longer than I thought it was going to be for sure. But, you know, he gets portrayed as the guy that sows division, and he did just the opposite,” said Scott Louser, delegate.
“Amazing. I mean, breathtaking. It was so awesome. You just felt full of hope and gratitude and promise for our country,” said Wendi Baggaley, delegate.
We spoke with more of our delegates about a whole range of topics, and we will have more follow-ups in the coming days.
Copyright 2024 KFYR. All rights reserved.
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