Archive for May 2017

Federal officials say new flood maps for parts of North Dakota are expected to be released in early June. Federal Emergency Management Agency official Ryan Pietramali told the Minot Daily News that science and technology have improved the agency’s understanding … Source: Claims Journal

Leaky walls and loose panels at the Minnesota Vikings‘ new $1.1 billion stadium pose health and safety concerns, according to a stadium official who says fixing the problems are a priority. Zinc panels covering the entire exterior of the building … Source: Claims Journal

New climate change findings mean the Pacific Ocean off California may rise higher, and storms and high tides hit harder, than previously thought, officials said. The state’s Ocean Protection Council on Wednesday revised upward its predictions for how much water … Source: Claims Journal

Lawmakers concerned about the plight of residents with chronic pain are considering softening a tough law that puts limits on how much opioid painkillers a doctor can prescribe. Maine has the nation’s strictest limit for opioid prescriptions, part of a … Source: Claims Journal