DEVILS LAKE BASIN
Where the water stays 
Devils Lake area officials continue to work to battle rising lakePeople in the Devils Lake Basin will have to work fast over the next few weeks to quell the threat of widespread damage from the rising lake that is bound to hit a new record elevation every day.
By Kevin Bonham , April 13, 2011
Dalrymple prepares for Devils Lake flooding
Gov. Jack Dalrymple said he's declared an emergency to help protect the Devils Lake Basin and will ask for an emergency declaration from the president to prepare for spring flooding.
By Associated Press , January 11, 2011
Devils Lake Basin braces for continued flooding
While the National Weather Service’s first spring flooding outlook for Devils Lake is nearly two months away, people in the basin are bracing for the possibility of yet another difficult year and another record flood in 2011.
By Kevin Bonham , December 06, 2010
Red River Board to tour flooded Devils Lake basin
The International Red River Board will meet in Devils Lake Tuesday and Wednesday to tour the flooded basin and to discuss issues among federal, state and Canadian provincial agencies, as well as local organizations.
By Kevin Bonham , September 13, 2010
IN THE MAIL: Tag DL water to find its source
Has anybody ever broached the idea of introducing tags into water that may find it’s way into Devils Lake?
By Charles Nyquist , June 06, 2010
Wind and waves
Gale-force winds that at times exceeded 60 mph sent waves as high as 6 to 7 feet crashing against the shore, ripping apart lakefront property Monday night and Tuesday, as Devils Lake hit yet another unofficial record elevation of 1,452.14 feet.
By Kevin Bonham , May 25, 2010
IN THE MAIL: Restoring wetlands won’t fix things
Why in heaven’s name did all these farmers dig so many ditches? Was it a hobby, something to do to pass the time? No, it created productive land and, for generations, they have made a living farming it.
By Jim Chattin , May 16, 2010
FEMA administrator will attend Devils Lake flood summit
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate will visit Devils Lake on May 3 to headline a Devils Lake Flood Summit that addresses immediate and long-range flood protection in the basin.
By Kevin Bonham , April 21, 2010
More Devils Lake flood meetings set
The Devils Lake City Commission is scheduling more meetings to update the public on flooding in the region.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2010
Devils Lake flooding prospects reduce slightly, but another record almost certain
The chance of Devils Lake reaching 1,452 feet this summer has been reduced by 25 percent, according to the latest National Weather Service flood outlook, issued Friday.
By Kevin Bonham , February 19, 2010
- Record Devils Lake flooding still expected, but anticipated lake levels lowered
- National Weather Service flood information for Red River region
- OUTLOOK: Chance of major flooding in much of Red River Valley increases
- Will you have flood insurance this spring? Why or why not?
- How confident are you in your preparation and your community's preparation for flooding this spring?
Minnewaukan mayor worried about town's future
The National Weather Service says the lake is almost certain to rise to a record level again this summer and there is better than an equal chance that it will surpass 1,452 feet.
By Associated Press , February 12, 2010
Flooding project set to go in Michigan, N.D.
An emergency $1.5 million project to divert flooding sheet water away from this Nelson County community and surrounding farmland could be done in 2010.
By Kevin Bonham , December 18, 2009
Region to return to average fall temps
Grand Forks has enjoyed what will most likely go down as the city’s warmest September on record, but like all good things, that streak has to come to an end. Strong northwest winds will move into the region, ushering in below-normal temperatures and the coldest air so far this fall.
September 26, 2009
Weekend storm water damage expected to have heavy cost
The heavy rain washed out roads — many of which recently were repaired from flood damage earlier this spring — in Nelson, Ramsey and Walsh counties.
By Kevin Bonham , June 29, 2009
AREA NEWS: Devils Lake tour, FEMA assistance deadline, West Nile testing, more
The Red River Basin Commission will tour flooding in the Devils Lake Basin today. A bus will leave for the area at 11 a.m. from the Ramada Inn in Grand Forks.
June 02, 2009
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