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  1. I enjoyed a gallery talk today at NDMOA by SHOCK UC MSK, a painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist whose practice stems from the long tradition of graffiti writing. He grew up in St. Paul, then moved between Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Detroit — always returning to #Minneapolis.

    His work is featured in the North Dakota Museum of Art's exhibition "Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists," running trough May 10, 2026.

    #northdakota #art #ndmoa #grandforks #graffiti #artists #streetart #mnastodon #postgraffiti

  2. I enjoyed a gallery talk today at NDMOA by SHOCK UC MSK, a painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist whose practice stems from the long tradition of graffiti writing. He grew up in St. Paul, then moved between Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Detroit — always returning to #Minneapolis.

    His work is featured in the North Dakota Museum of Art's exhibition "Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists," running trough May 10, 2026.

    #northdakota #art #ndmoa #grandforks #graffiti #artists #streetart #mnastodon #postgraffiti

  3. I enjoyed a gallery talk today at NDMOA by SHOCK UC MSK, a painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist whose practice stems from the long tradition of graffiti writing. He grew up in St. Paul, then moved between Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Detroit — always returning to #Minneapolis.

    His work is featured in the North Dakota Museum of Art's exhibition "Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists," running trough May 10, 2026.

    #northdakota #art #ndmoa #grandforks #graffiti #artists #streetart #mnastodon #postgraffiti

  4. I enjoyed a gallery talk today at NDMOA by SHOCK UC MSK, a painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist whose practice stems from the long tradition of graffiti writing. He grew up in St. Paul, then moved between Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Detroit — always returning to #Minneapolis.

    His work is featured in the North Dakota Museum of Art's exhibition "Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists," running trough May 10, 2026.

    #northdakota #art #ndmoa #grandforks #graffiti #artists #streetart #mnastodon #postgraffiti

  5. I enjoyed a gallery talk today at NDMOA by SHOCK UC MSK, a painter, sculptor, and multidisciplinary artist whose practice stems from the long tradition of graffiti writing. He grew up in St. Paul, then moved between Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Detroit — always returning to #Minneapolis.

    His work is featured in the North Dakota Museum of Art's exhibition "Re-arming Language: Post-graffiti Artists," running trough May 10, 2026.

    #northdakota #art #ndmoa #grandforks #graffiti #artists #streetart #mnastodon #postgraffiti

  6. #Minneapolis connected international graffiti artist SHOCK UC MSK, will present a Gallery Talk on Thursday, April 9, 4:30 p.m. at #NorthDakota Museum of Art as part of the exhibition "Re-Arming Language" ! BE THERE or if you can't, then visit the exhibition, open until May 10.
    #GrandForks

    hpr1.com/index.php/arts-entert

  7. If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

    Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
    * iceinmyarea.org
    * iceout.org

    #SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Fargo #Bismarck #GrandForks #Minot #WestFargo #NorthDakota #ICE

  8. If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

    Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
    * iceinmyarea.org
    * iceout.org

    #SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Fargo #Bismarck #GrandForks #Minot #WestFargo #NorthDakota #ICE

  9. If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

    Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
    * iceinmyarea.org
    * iceout.org

    #SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Fargo #Bismarck #GrandForks #Minot #WestFargo #NorthDakota #ICE

  10. If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

    Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
    * iceinmyarea.org
    * iceout.org

    #SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Fargo #Bismarck #GrandForks #Minot #WestFargo #NorthDakota #ICE

  11. If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

    Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
    * iceinmyarea.org
    * iceout.org

    #SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Fargo #Bismarck #GrandForks #Minot #WestFargo #NorthDakota #ICE

  12. Aviation weather for Grand Forks International airport (USA) is “KGFK 081753Z 17015G24KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC010 M10/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP156 P0000 60000 T11001128 11100 21128 58040” : See what it means on bigorre.org/aero/meteo/kgfk/en #grandforksinternationalairport #airport #grandforks #usa #kgfk #gfk #metar #aviation #aviationweather #avgeek vl

  13. Diversion Channels vs. Climate Change: Will Five Cities’ Flood Protection Strategy Be Enough?

    Many of those reading this post may recall scenes from the disastrous floods that took place along the Red River of the North in 1997, 2009, and 2011. Cities like Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota were severely impacted by floodwaters due to snowmelt and ice jams along that northward flowing river. Further north along the same river, in Manitoba, Winnipeg has dealt with significant flooding on multiple occasions.

    Fargo flooding in 2011 – Source: wsj.com

    Part of the problem along this particular river valley is there is very little topographical change in this area, so when river levels run high, the floodwaters spread out far and wide across the northern prairie landscape. The limited grade change also tends to slow the speed of the river’s flow, which can add to the backup.

    Tragic water and fire damage to downtown Grand Forks from 1997 flood – Source: grandforksherald.com

    To address these costly and dangerous flooding problems along the Red River of the North, both Winnipeg and Grand Forks have developed enormous flood diversion channels around their urban area. Meanwhile, Fargo is close to completing its diversion channel. These three diversion systems are discussed below followed by other diversion channel programs established in Wichita, Kansas and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Red River FloodwayWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada = 29 mile diversion channel

    • Completed in 1968 for $63 million and enlargement completed in 2010 for $665 million
    • Designated a National Historic Site in 2000
    • Capacity of 140,000 cubic feet per second
    • 2.7 billion cubic feet of Earth moved (more than the Suez Canal)
    Source: https://legacy.csce.ca/

    ——-

    English Coulee Diversion ChannelGrand Forks, ND, USA = 13 mile diversion channel for English Coulee and 8 miles of flood walls/levees along the Red River of the North

    • The diversion channel for English Coulee bypassing Grand Forks was completed in 1990. Unfortunately, increasing the height of flood walls and levees was not completed until 2007.
    • Total project cost was $409 million including the flood walls and levees on the Red River of the North.
    • Flood protection was raised from 50 feet to 60 feet.
    • Flood/stormwaters can be also pumped to the diversion channel from the city — up to 112,000 gallons per minute (= 250 cubic feet per second).
    • Twenty miles of greenways trails
    Source: swc.nd.gov Segment of Grand Forks Flood Wall – Source: grandforksgov.com

    ——-

    Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion ProjectFargo, ND/Moorhead, MN, USA = 30 mile diversion channel and 22 mile earthen embankment at the southern end of the complex

    • To be completed in 2027 for $3.2 billion
    • The Red River has reached flood stage in Fargo 60 times since 1902, including every single year between 1993 and 2011.
    • Designed to withstand a 100-year flood and provide fightable protection against a 500-year flood.
    • Capacity of 20,000 cubic feet per second.
    • Other features will include levees, flood walls, stormwater lift stations, road improvements including raising grades, upstream mitigation, wetland mitigation, river restoration, a bike/walking trail, and related flood control projects in outer communities and in nearby Minnesota.
    Source: fmdiversion.gov

    ——-

    Further to the south, Wichita, Kansas has faced similar issues with flooding from the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers. To limit future damage to life and property in the city, an enormous flood diversion project was completed here in 1959. This diversion channel is very visible to drivers along Interstate 235 around the west side of the city.

    Wichita-Valley Center FloodwayWichita, KS, USA = 18 mile diversion channel

    • Completed in 1959 for $20 million
    • Includes 50 miles of connecting channels, 100 miles of levees, and 150 control structures.
    • The diversion channel has a flood carrying capacity twice that of the Arkansas River itself, while the Little Arkansas River portion around the town of Valley Center has a capacity of 55,000 cubic feet per second.
    Source: library.municode.com

    ——–

    In an altogether different context, Albuquerque, New Mexico can also face quick and devastating floods, but not from a flat terrain. Instead, the threat here is threefold – rapid snowmelt from the abutting Sandia Mountains flowing down into the city and the valley combined with urban stormwater runoff and heavy summer monsoon-season rains (yes, we have a monsoon season here) overwhelming the natural arroyos and dry stream beds. In Albuquerque, a network of diversion channels has been developed, with two primary ones (the North and South Diversion Channels) being the largest collectors and distributors of stormwater and floodwaters from natural arroyos and human made/enhanced channels.

    Monsoon season storm over Albuquerque – Source: flickr.com

    North Diversion ChannelAlbuquerque, NM, USA = 8.7 miles

    • Completed in 1969 at a cost of $20.3 million
    • Capacity of 44,000 cubic feet per second ~ equivalent to a 500-year flood event
    • Collects flood/storm waters from 50 square miles and discharges it into the Rio Grande
    • A bicycle/pedestrian trail runs along the top of the channel for its entire length.
    • Passes through the heart of the city instead of around it.
    North Diversion Channel outlet – Source: amafca.org North Diversion Channel (in blue on the left side) – Source amafca.org

    South Diversion ChannelAlbuquerque, NM, USA ~ 5.5 miles

    • Completed in 1972 at a cost of $8.3 million and discharges into the Rio Grande
    • A bicycle/pedestrian trail runs along the top of the channel for much of its length.
    South Diversion Channel (blue in center) – Source: amafca.org

    ——-

    As these five examples show, there are viable options for protecting life, limb, and property from devastating floods in urban areas. That being said, as the Earth’s climate continues to become warmer, bringing with it heavier rainfalls and stronger storms, even these diversion channels and their associated infrastructure may become overwhelmed by future weather events.

    Source: climateactiontracker.org

    Therefore, addressing only the after-the-fact results of storms will not protect our communities as long as climate change is allowed to continue on its current trajectory. Humankind must also address the root causes of climate change, including the impacts we create by our individual and collective actions and activities. This includes making hard choices…frankly choices that highly-developed First World countries like the United States too often avoid making.

    Furthermore, when nations ignore climate reality, these five cities, let alone many others across the planet, will need to upgrade their flood defenses over and over again. In this era of climate change, such efforts will not and cannot solve the problem alone. Humanity must find the “sustainable willpower” to effectively address climate change for the long term. In the end, future generations will be grateful that we did.

    Peace!

    #albuquerque #cities #climateChange #diversionChannels #environment #fargo #flooding #floodplain #floods #geography #grandForks #history #infrastructure #landUse #monsoonSeason #planning #rivers #stormwater #wichita #winnipeg

  14. Diversion Channels vs. Climate Change: Will Five Cities’ Flood Protection Strategy Be Enough?

    Many of those reading this post may recall scenes from the disastrous floods that took place along the Red River of the North in 1997, 2009, and 2011. Cities like Fargo and Grand Forks, North Dakota were severely impacted by floodwaters due to snowmelt and ice jams along that northward flowing river. Further north along the same river, in Manitoba, Winnipeg has dealt with significant flooding on multiple occasions.

    Fargo flooding in 2011 – Source: wsj.com

    Part of the problem along this particular river valley is there is very little topographical change in this area, so when river levels run high, the floodwaters spread out far and wide across the northern prairie landscape. The limited grade change also tends to slow the speed of the river’s flow, which can add to the backup.

    Tragic water and fire damage to downtown Grand Forks from 1997 flood – Source: grandforksherald.com

    To address these costly and dangerous flooding problems along the Red River of the North, both Winnipeg and Grand Forks have developed enormous flood diversion channels around their urban area. Meanwhile, Fargo is close to completing its diversion channel. These three diversion systems are discussed below followed by other diversion channel programs established in Wichita, Kansas and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Red River FloodwayWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada = 29 mile diversion channel

    • Completed in 1968 for $63 million and enlargement completed in 2010 for $665 million
    • Designated a National Historic Site in 2000
    • Capacity of 140,000 cubic feet per second
    • 2.7 billion cubic feet of Earth moved (more than the Suez Canal)
    Source: https://legacy.csce.ca/

    ——-

    English Coulee Diversion ChannelGrand Forks, ND, USA = 13 mile diversion channel for English Coulee and 8 miles of flood walls/levees along the Red River of the North

    • The diversion channel for English Coulee bypassing Grand Forks was completed in 1990. Unfortunately, increasing the height of flood walls and levees was not completed until 2007.
    • Total project cost was $409 million including the flood walls and levees on the Red River of the North.
    • Flood protection was raised from 50 feet to 60 feet.
    • Flood/stormwaters can be also pumped to the diversion channel from the city — up to 112,000 gallons per minute (= 250 cubic feet per second).
    • Twenty miles of greenways trails
    Source: swc.nd.gov Segment of Grand Forks Flood Wall – Source: grandforksgov.com

    ——-

    Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion ProjectFargo, ND/Moorhead, MN, USA = 30 mile diversion channel and 22 mile earthen embankment at the southern end of the complex

    • To be completed in 2027 for $3.2 billion
    • The Red River has reached flood stage in Fargo 60 times since 1902, including every single year between 1993 and 2011.
    • Designed to withstand a 100-year flood and provide fightable protection against a 500-year flood.
    • Capacity of 20,000 cubic feet per second.
    • Other features will include levees, flood walls, stormwater lift stations, road improvements including raising grades, upstream mitigation, wetland mitigation, river restoration, a bike/walking trail, and related flood control projects in outer communities and in nearby Minnesota.
    Source: fmdiversion.gov

    ——-

    Further to the south, Wichita, Kansas has faced similar issues with flooding from the Arkansas and Little Arkansas Rivers. To limit future damage to life and property in the city, an enormous flood diversion project was completed here in 1959. This diversion channel is very visible to drivers along Interstate 235 around the west side of the city.

    Wichita-Valley Center FloodwayWichita, KS, USA = 18 mile diversion channel

    • Completed in 1959 for $20 million
    • Includes 50 miles of connecting channels, 100 miles of levees, and 150 control structures.
    • The diversion channel has a flood carrying capacity twice that of the Arkansas River itself, while the Little Arkansas River portion around the town of Valley Center has a capacity of 55,000 cubic feet per second.
    Source: library.municode.com

    ——–

    In an altogether different context, Albuquerque, New Mexico can also face quick and devastating floods, but not from a flat terrain. Instead, the threat here is threefold – rapid snowmelt from the abutting Sandia Mountains flowing down into the city and the valley combined with urban stormwater runoff and heavy summer monsoon-season rains (yes, we have a monsoon season here) overwhelming the natural arroyos and dry stream beds. In Albuquerque, a network of diversion channels has been developed, with two primary ones (the North and South Diversion Channels) being the largest collectors and distributors of stormwater and floodwaters from natural arroyos and human made/enhanced channels.

    Monsoon season storm over Albuquerque – Source: flickr.com

    North Diversion ChannelAlbuquerque, NM, USA = 8.7 miles

    • Completed in 1969 at a cost of $20.3 million
    • Capacity of 44,000 cubic feet per second ~ equivalent to a 500-year flood event
    • Collects flood/storm waters from 50 square miles and discharges it into the Rio Grande
    • A bicycle/pedestrian trail runs along the top of the channel for its entire length.
    • Passes through the heart of the city instead of around it.
    North Diversion Channel outlet – Source: amafca.org North Diversion Channel (in blue on the left side) – Source amafca.org

    South Diversion ChannelAlbuquerque, NM, USA ~ 5.5 miles

    • Completed in 1972 at a cost of $8.3 million and discharges into the Rio Grande
    • A bicycle/pedestrian trail runs along the top of the channel for much of its length.
    South Diversion Channel (blue in center) – Source: amafca.org

    ——-

    As these five examples show, there are viable options for protecting life, limb, and property from devastating floods in urban areas. That being said, as the Earth’s climate continues to become warmer, bringing with it heavier rainfalls and stronger storms, even these diversion channels and their associated infrastructure may become overwhelmed by future weather events.

    Source: climateactiontracker.org

    Therefore, addressing only the after-the-fact results of storms will not protect our communities as long as climate change is allowed to continue on its current trajectory. Humankind must also address the root causes of climate change, including the impacts we create by our individual and collective actions and activities. This includes making hard choices…frankly choices that highly-developed First World countries like the United States too often avoid making.

    Furthermore, when nations ignore climate reality, these five cities, let alone many others across the planet, will need to upgrade their flood defenses over and over again. In this era of climate change, such efforts will not and cannot solve the problem alone. Humanity must find the “sustainable willpower” to effectively address climate change for the long term. In the end, future generations will be grateful that we did.

    Peace!

    #albuquerque #cities #climateChange #diversionChannels #environment #fargo #flooding #floodplain #floods #geography #grandForks #history #infrastructure #landUse #monsoonSeason #planning #rivers #stormwater #wichita #winnipeg

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    so I can see you on the fediverse. It's so easy to extend the reach of your posts.

    #Fediverse users: follow @bsky.brid.gy
    to extend your posts to #BlueSky.

    Build bridges, not walls.

    Hash tags I regularly post to:
    #Fargo #FargoNd #MoorheadMn #FargoMoorhead #Minnesota #NorthDakota #mnastodon #redRiver #GrandForks #Bismarck #fuckTrump

  16. Last few days to see "WOMEN AT WAR" #Ukraine women artists. #NorthDakota Museum of Art, #GrandForks.

    This exhibition may never be shown again.

  17. 🚨Today! #Ukraine Livestream Gallery Talk by curator Monika Fabijanska of "Women at War" critically acclaimed exhibition of works by contemporary Ukrainian women artists.

    February 27, 4-5:30 pm Central. #NorthDakota Museum of Art #GrandForks

    ndmoa.com/2024/11/women-at-war

  18. Right to Read ND will host Read-Outs outside libraries across North Dakota on Saturday, March 1st, from 2 to 2:30 PM CST.
    Current Read-Out locations:
    📚#Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
    📚#Dickinson Area Public Library
    📚#Fargo Public Library (Main branch)
    📚#GrandForks Public Library
    📚#Minot Public Library
    📚#WestFargo Public Library
    📚#Williston Community Library

    📚Do you want to have a Read-Out in your community? Please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

    North Dakotans are invited to bring a book and read silently on the public sidewalk outside their local library to show their opposition to Senate Bill 2307, a bill that targets library content. The North Dakota Senate passed the bill in a narrow vote last week, and it now heads to the North Dakota House for a hearing and a floor vote. #RightToReadND ✊✊

    @altbot
    #NorthDakota #Fargo #FargoND #libraries #censorship #fightfascism #FightCensorship #RightToRead #SB2703 #readout

  19. Right to Read ND will host Read-Outs outside libraries across North Dakota on Saturday, March 1st, from 2 to 2:30 PM CST.
    Current Read-Out locations:
    📚#Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
    📚#Dickinson Area Public Library
    📚#Fargo Public Library (Main branch)
    📚#GrandForks Public Library
    📚#Minot Public Library
    📚#WestFargo Public Library
    📚#Williston Community Library

    📚Do you want to have a Read-Out in your community? Please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

    North Dakotans are invited to bring a book and read silently on the public sidewalk outside their local library to show their opposition to Senate Bill 2307, a bill that targets library content. The North Dakota Senate passed the bill in a narrow vote last week, and it now heads to the North Dakota House for a hearing and a floor vote. #RightToReadND ✊✊

    @altbot
    #NorthDakota #Fargo #FargoND #libraries #censorship #fightfascism #FightCensorship #RightToRead #SB2703 #readout

  20. Right to Read ND will host Read-Outs outside libraries across North Dakota on Saturday, March 1st, from 2 to 2:30 PM CST.
    Current Read-Out locations:
    📚#Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
    📚#Dickinson Area Public Library
    📚#Fargo Public Library (Main branch)
    📚#GrandForks Public Library
    📚#Minot Public Library
    📚#WestFargo Public Library
    📚#Williston Community Library

    📚Do you want to have a Read-Out in your community? Please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

    North Dakotans are invited to bring a book and read silently on the public sidewalk outside their local library to show their opposition to Senate Bill 2307, a bill that targets library content. The North Dakota Senate passed the bill in a narrow vote last week, and it now heads to the North Dakota House for a hearing and a floor vote. #RightToReadND ✊✊

    @altbot
    #NorthDakota #Fargo #FargoND #libraries #censorship #fightfascism #FightCensorship #RightToRead #SB2703 #readout

  21. Right to Read ND will host Read-Outs outside libraries across North Dakota on Saturday, March 1st, from 2 to 2:30 PM CST.
    Current Read-Out locations:
    📚#Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
    📚#Dickinson Area Public Library
    📚#Fargo Public Library (Main branch)
    📚#GrandForks Public Library
    📚#Minot Public Library
    📚#WestFargo Public Library
    📚#Williston Community Library

    📚Do you want to have a Read-Out in your community? Please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

    North Dakotans are invited to bring a book and read silently on the public sidewalk outside their local library to show their opposition to Senate Bill 2307, a bill that targets library content. The North Dakota Senate passed the bill in a narrow vote last week, and it now heads to the North Dakota House for a hearing and a floor vote. #RightToReadND ✊✊

    @altbot
    #NorthDakota #Fargo #FargoND #libraries #censorship #fightfascism #FightCensorship #RightToRead #SB2703 #readout

  22. Right to Read ND will host Read-Outs outside libraries across North Dakota on Saturday, March 1st, from 2 to 2:30 PM CST.
    Current Read-Out locations:
    📚#Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
    📚#Dickinson Area Public Library
    📚#Fargo Public Library (Main branch)
    📚#GrandForks Public Library
    📚#Minot Public Library
    📚#WestFargo Public Library
    📚#Williston Community Library

    📚Do you want to have a Read-Out in your community? Please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

    North Dakotans are invited to bring a book and read silently on the public sidewalk outside their local library to show their opposition to Senate Bill 2307, a bill that targets library content. The North Dakota Senate passed the bill in a narrow vote last week, and it now heads to the North Dakota House for a hearing and a floor vote. #RightToReadND ✊✊

    @altbot
    #NorthDakota #Fargo #FargoND #libraries #censorship #fightfascism #FightCensorship #RightToRead #SB2703 #readout

  23. @darren Good to know!
    A couple of events to consider, associated with the exhibition:

    February 27, 4-5:30 pm – The Museum will host the curator of Women at War, Monika Fabijanska, who will give a gallery talk followed by discussion

    February 28, 6:00-8:00 pm at Empire Arts Center – The Museum will host a film screening of new films produced by two of the artists included in the Women at War exhibition, followed by a reception.

    #NorthDakota Museum of Art #GrandForks

  24. The old Sunny Brook #whiskey mural, #FargoND.

    It was initially done in 1949 by Charles Selberg, an artist from #GrandForks ND who went on to do many impressive things with his life. The painting was whitewashed shortly after its completion by a group against the consumption of alcohol. In 2003, Chandler O'Leary, an artist from the Fargo-Moorhead area, restored the painting.

    More information on this and other local art and mural projects at fargomoorhead.org/blog/post/mu

    #Fargo #NorthDakota #FargoMoorhead #murals