2010 FLOODS
Leslie Klevay, Grand Forks, letter: Oy vey: Souris in Yiddish means ... 
Souris in Yiddish means “troubles.”
By Leslie Klevay , July 23, 2011
Officials: Souris River crests in Minot
Officials in Minot believe the Souris River has crested and, that, even in the event of another catastrophic bout of rain upstream, they’ll still be able to keep the river from rising any higher. Scroll down the article to view an Associated Press video report Sunday about the flooding at Burlington, N.D.
By Tu-Uyen Tran , June 27, 2011
A look at Canada’s flood defense
About this seriesThe flood projections appear foreboding for spring 2011, north and south of the border. And the more information that’s available, the more informed readers will be. In addition to our local coverage, the Herald is supplying frequent content from the Winnipeg Free Press, both in print and online. This story is one of many installments the Free Press has planned as it covers watersheds, communities and people who live where the water flows.
By Bartley Kives , March 14, 2011
EPA ruling clears way for state to move more water off Devils Lake
North Dakota does not need approval from the Environmental Protection Agency to move more water off of Devils Lake, the state's congressional delegation announced Tuesday.
By Kevin Bonham , November 23, 2010
8 OVER 80: Valley City native is quick to help during flood-related crises
When floodwaters inundated Valley City in spring 2009, Howard Langemo went to work saving history. “When the sewers of downtown Valley City overflowed, Howard came literally running to the rescue to help salvage artifacts from damage in the basement of the museum,” said Wes Anderson of the Barnes County Historical Society. Open the article to see the accompanying video.
By Teri Finneman , November 20, 2010
UPDATED: Red to reach flood stage in GF-EGF this weekend
Some lower areas in Greenway will be closed to publicA revised flood forecast issued Thursday predicts the Red River in Grand Forks-East Grand Forks will surpass flood stage of 28 feet on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service website. As of Thursday evening, the Red in Grand Forks was at 21.87 feet.
By Herald Staff Report , October 28, 2010
Officials ID sites to reduce flooding
The North Ottawa Impoundment Project looks more like an unassuming pond surrounded by corn and soybean fields than a means to tame mighty Red River floods.
By Patrick Springer , October 24, 2010
FLOOD PROTECTION: Berg, Pomeroy offer different strengths in fight
Flood protection is among the least contentious issues in North Dakota’s U.S. House race because there’s no debate on whether the candidates support or oppose permanent measures for the Red River Valley.
Their positions are clear.
By Kristen M. Daum , October 23, 2010
Lawmakers OK flood, tornado relief
State disaster relief is on its way to flood- and tornado-damaged communities, but officials said they may be back for more help next year.
By Don Davis , October 18, 2010
UPDATED: House passes disaster bill
The House voted 131-0 in favor of the funding after discussing the measure less than an hour. Senators followed 66-0 in a shorter debate. Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced he would the bill this evening.
By Don Davis , October 18, 2010
Minnesota Legislature convenes today to pass flood relief
The Legislature convenes a special session today to pass a flood relief package for southern Minnesota.
By Associated Press , October 18, 2010
Minnesota Legislature special session called following FEMA disaster declaration
21 flooded southern Minnesota counties affectedThe federal government has declared 21 counties in southern Minnesota disaster areas, prompting Gov. Tim Pawlenty to convene a special session for Monday.
By Don Davis , October 14, 2010
Lawmakers, Pawlenty agree on disaster bill
Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Pawlenty today agreed on a bill that provides funds to recover from last month's southern Minnesota floods and would appropriate some money for Wadena to plan for a new community center to replace facilities damaged in a June tornado.
By Don Davis , October 12, 2010
Zumbro Falls, Minn., flood victims await word from feds
The state Legislature postponed a special session on flood relief because there's been no word from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
By Associated Press , October 11, 2010
Klobuchar tours Warren’s flood control system
Anticipating the need to build more water retention projects in northwestern Minnesota because of the inevitable downstream impacts from the Fargo-Moorhead diversion, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar came here Monday to look at one of the success stories in flood control.
By Ryan Bakken , October 04, 2010
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