2009 FLOODS
Flood damage in Cavalier County nearly $3 million
LANGDON, N.D. — Cavalier County officials estimate nearly $3 million worth of damage in their county from last spring’s flooding.By Associated Press , November 07, 2009
Red River at Fargo flows at highest recorded November level
The Red was flowing at 8,040 cubic feet per second Wednesday, making it the highest stream flow recorded for the month of November since measurements were started in 1901.By The Forum , November 06, 2009
GF County Commission sets sights on I-29 interchange bridge
With the Thompson Bridge over the Red River now under construction, the Grand Forks County Commission on Tuesday took the lead on what could be the next major bridge construction project in the county — an interchange along I-29 at Merrifield Road.By Kevin Bonham , November 03, 2009
Northern Minnesota residents discuss long-term flooding options 
Pulling out family albums and photographs of flood fights past, residents painted a picture Monday night of rural life in the northern Red River Valley.
By Kevin Bonham , October 26, 2009
Barnes County, small town worry about dam's future after devastating flood
Three miles west of this southeast North Dakota town of 55 people, the locals have what they call their “gem on the prairie,” and they’re struggling against financial obstacles to save it.
By Kristen Daum , October 12, 2009
Minnewaukan company selected
to build Devils Lake dike project
A Minnewaukan, N.D., company will build the first phase of a $113 million project to raise and convert the dike into a dam to protect the city of Devils Lake from the rising lake by the same name.
By Kevin Bonham , October 09, 2009
Residents oppose raising flow of Devils Lake outlet
A State Water Commission proposal to raise the maximum sulfate limit of the Sheyenne River to allow increased flows of water from the flooding Devils Lake met with a flurry of familiar, yet determined opposition Tuesday in this city downstream of the Devils Lake Outlet.
By Kevin Bonham , October 06, 2009
Busiest weather season ‘quiet’
After a hard winter and a waterlogged spring, eastern North Dakota and northwest and west-central Minnesota enjoyed an “unusually quiet” severe weather season, the National Weather Service says.
By Mike Nowatski , October 06, 2009
Minnewaukan sets special election
A special election is set for Dec. 1 to elect a new mayor and a city council member in Minnewaukan, N.D., a community that has been in some sort of government turmoil since the July 14 firing of longtime city employee Verdeen Backstrom.
By Kevin Bonham , October 05, 2009
Basin commission wants your
input on flood control
The Red River Basin Commission will hold a series of meetings throughout the Red River Basin over the next eight weeks to gather public comments as it develops its Long-Term Flooding Solutions Project.
By Kevin Bonham , October 01, 2009
N.D. Guard commander: 2009 floods public cost expected to reach $140 million
The figure includes government aid to flood victims but not costs that were not reimbursed to homeowners or their insurers.
By Assocated Press , September 26, 2009
Dorgan meets with Canadian leaders on road-dike issue
The U.S.-Canada border road-dike issue is getting attention from the
highest levels of government in both countries.
By Kevin Bonham , September 25, 2009
FEMA OKs funds for another 26 Cass County flood buyouts
That brings to 44 the total number of buyouts in Cass County through FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance program.
By The Forum , September 25, 2009
Lisbon, Valley City vie for 'Volunteer Trophy' in 'Sandbag Bowl'
Valley City and Lisbon are starting a football tradition aimed at honoring the flood-fighting spirit shown by area residents last spring.
By Associated Press , September 25, 2009
Public meeting to focus on flood insurance rate map
Any resident living within Grand Forks County, including the city of Grand Forks, is invited to attend a public meeting at 5:30 p.m.
By Herald Staff Report , September 21, 2009
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OUR VOICES Quickies: Lots of useless links
I've been saving up these stupid links for a slow-news day and there's too many of them. Some of them I can't even remember why I saved. Have at 'em. Floating apartments from flood-prone Holland. Maybe they'd work in the flood-prone Red River Valley. Tankers get delayed, again.
Posted by: Tu-Uyen on Jul 31, 2009 at 9:31 PM | The City Beat
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