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32 More Buyouts

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The North Dakota State Water Commission recently approved $3 million dollars for Valley City buyouts. The city is trying to come up with its share for the $4 million dollar project.

City Leaders' goal is to buyout 32 homes in flood prone areas. The first priority will be 11 properties on College Street.

Art and Arlene Kirshenman have lived here for over 40 years. They say leaving will be difficult, but they're tired of the constant battle.

"It's a job for these people and they're not gonna get the man power to do it - you know, the kids in school and the guard - it's a tiring thing."

There are still 8 homeowners in Valley City who have been waiting several years for a buyout and are not getting it.  They were approved for FEMA funding, then denied due to policy changes and now they are in the process of reapplying.

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