DEVILS LAKE FLOODING
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Ramsey County emergency manager resigns 
One of the leaders in the battle against Devils Lake flooding is resigning his official county position, though he still plans to be involved in the flood fight.
By Associated Press , January 04, 2011
Task force discusses Devils Lake flooding issues
Relocating part of the city of Minnewaukan, N.D., moving more water downstream without not sacrificing water quality, and finding additional means to store water upstream are key points that likely will be part of a White House interagency working group’s action plan for Devils Lake, which will be released Sept. 20.
By Kevin Bonham , September 03, 2010
N.D. cities ask for aid for Devils Lake flooding
Fargo area officials said Monday they’ll support the release of lower-quality water from flooded Devils Lake but will need state or federal money to upgrade water treatment facilities.
By Dave Kolpack , August 16, 2010
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No time to wait in Minnewaukan
City, regional leaders tell Conrad action needs to be taken now to move part of town away from rising Devils LakeThe threatening floodwaters of Devils Lake have forced the relocation or demolition of 13 houses in Minnewaukan this summer, with five more in the works.
By Kevin Bonham , August 16, 2010
Devils Lake farmers, ranchers can apply for Wetlands Reserve Program
Updated: 6:30 p.m. Farmers and ranchers who saw their land swallowed up by the natural overflow of closed basin lakes, such as Devils Lake and Stump Lake, can apply to recoup damages under the Wetlands Reserve Program
By Kevin Bonham , May 05, 2010
Devils Lake spillover risk unacceptable, city engineer says
Devils Lake City Engineer Mike Grafsgaard says a U.S. Geological Survey model puts the odds of Devils Lake reaching its natural overflow elevation within the next 10 years at as high as 10 percent.
By Associated Press , April 28, 2010
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Devils Lake flooding prompts N.D. Highway 20 closing
The state Transportation Department says N.D. Highway 20 is closed about 12 miles south of Devils Lake at Spring Lake because of the high water and saturated road conditions. Traffic is being detoured.
By Associated Press , April 27, 2010
Devils Lake water board considers documentary
A water board in the Devils Lake region is considering a video documentary about the flooding problems.
By Associated Press , April 20, 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
Minnewaukan plans flood meeting March 30
The city of Minnewaukan is holding a public meeting to talk about the challenges posed by the rising Devils Lake.
By Associated Press , March 15, 2010
Devils Lake spring rise of 2 to 3 feet now 'very strong possibility'
The National Weather Service on Friday raised the risk of Devils Lake reaching to 1452.1 feet above sea level to 90 percent and its chance of reaching 1,453 feet at 40 percent.
By Kevin Bonham , March 05, 2010
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- Devils Lake weekly flood rise outlook
- Latest spring flooding news on GrandForksHerald.com's 2010 Floods page
- National Weather Service flood information and outlooks for Red River region
- New NWS outlook: Major flooding risk for Fargo-Moorhead region still around 90%
- Flooding chances high in western, central N.D.
- N.D. lake drawdowns might weaken ice
- Weather favorable in flood outlook
- GF-EGF officials confident in flood-protection system
- Hoeven requests federal flood declaration for N.D., 18 counties
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
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- 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
PRAIRIE VOICES: Always about water
Outgoing Devils Lake Mayor Fred Bott talks about his five terms leading the city.
By Chuck Haga , January 30, 2010
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Forecast: Devils Lake to rise 2 more feet this year
City already has spent almost $1 billion on infrastructure because of high waterIt could take a drought this spring to avoid another record elevation on Devils Lake. And that’s not likely to happen. The National Weather Service on Friday said there’s at least an 80 percent probability that the lake will reach the 2009 record of 1,451.7 feet.
By Kevin Bonham , January 29, 2010
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- How concerned are you about spring flooding prospects in the Red River basin this year? Where you live?
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- Corps will lower Lake Traverse, Homme Reservoir
- Ice jam concerns raised for portions of Red Lake River
- Red River basin flood probability forecasts Web site
- Graphic: Red River Basin snow water content - 2009 vs. 2010 (PDF)
- Potential flood conditions a 'keg of dynamite'
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