WATER
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD NORTH DAKOTA How to stay hydrated when exercising
By Ryan Schuster Whether you are exercising at the gym or preparing to run a marathon, there one thing that many people often overlook proper hydration. In order to perform at your best and avoid b...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 11:48 AM
THE NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS AND BEYOND Children ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft this summer must take the states boating basics course. State law requires youngsters ages 12-15 to pass the course before they o...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 11:08 AM
REAL OILFIELD WIVES Shrink for Good
Originally posted on The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans. You're thirsty. You walk to the kitchen, turn on the faucet, and fill a cup with cold, refreshing water. Or maybe you grab a bottle of wate...
Posted on 4/29/13 at 7:22 AM
ASTRO BOB Surprise! What happens when you wring a washcloth out in space
Two science students in Nova Scotia posed the question of what would happen if you wrung out a wet washcloth in space. Watch to find out. When I first clicked play on this video of space station Com...
Posted on 4/23/13 at 11:47 AM
PARENT INFORMATION CENTER Spring into Activites for Kids!
Hello PIC parents! Spring is here! The birds are chirping, the sun is warm and shining and flowers are starting to bloom. Spring is a great time to try many new activities outside! Here are some fre...
Posted on 4/13/13 at 7:21 AM
Settlement reached in Lake Independence lawsuit 
Lakeshore residents and a dairy farm have reached a settlement that's expected to lead to cleaner water in a popular but pollution-plagued Minnesota lake.
By Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Senate OKs measure blocking fees for Missouri River water
The U.S. Senate passed an amendment Wednesday blocking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from charging fees to access water in upper Missouri River reservoirs.
By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Winnipeg whistles while Fargo adds up flooding tab
The Canadian channel has been brought up numerous times by Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., officials who are promoting a nearly $2 billion diversion that would move water around Fargo in a 36-mile channel during times of serious flooding.
By Dave Kolpack , May 14, 2013
FEMA: Grand Forks County Flood damage is minor
Flood damage in Grand Forks this spring amounted to a handful of washed out culverts and a loss of gravel. “There was no real damage,” Grand Forks County Road Superintendent Richard Onstad said. “What we’ve seen is everything was pretty minor compared with what we’ve had in the past.”
By Kevin Bonham , May 14, 2013
Water use up, officials say rationing possible
With residential, city and industrial uses all requiring their share of the precious resource, the question of Dickinson residents facing a water rationing scenario as early as next year bubbles to the surface.
By Bryan Horwath , May 14, 2013
Study finds chemicals, drugs common in Minnesota lakes
Traces of chemicals from common household products, legal prescription medications and illegal drugs are common in Minnesota lakes, according to a study released Monday.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Lake Sakakawea in ND declared free of ice
Lake Sakakawea has been declared free of ice. The Army Corps of Engineers says the Missouri River reservoir was declared ice-free on Monday.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Red River may have crested in Drayton
The Red River crest appears to be on its way out of Drayton, N.D., based on National Weather Service data. As of 6 p.m. Thursday, the latest forecast shows it was at 39.79 feet, part of a gradual fall since the apparent crest of 39.94 feet on Wednesday.
By Herald Staff Report , May 09, 2013
FLOOD NOTES: NWS: No countywide flood warnings in RRV
The National Weather Service has lifted flood warnings in Pembina and Cavalier counties, the last counties in the Red River Valley where there had been warnings.
By Herald Staff Report , May 08, 2013
NWS: Dry weather helping reduce flooding
Dry weather has helped reduce flood levels on the Red River as the crest continues northward toward Canada, according to the National Weather Service.
By Herald Staff Report , May 08, 2013
FEMA, N.D. teams to assess flood damage
Federal and state disaster recovery experts will begin assessing damage from this year’s spring flood in North Dakota starting today, the governor’s office said.
By Herald Staff Report , May 07, 2013
Search still on for missing Minto man
Authorities are continuing to search for the body of Guy Miller, the Minto, N.D., farmer whose vehicle was swept off of a rural road by floodwaters early last week.
By Kevin Bonham , May 06, 2013
DOUG LEIER: Everyone plays a role in keeping aquatic nuisance species at bay
Even if May just finally feels like spring for many of us, in most years by the time May rolls around, many anglers already have enjoyed a few outings wetting a line.
By Doug Leier , May 05, 2013
Some of KFJM host Mike Olson's favorite flood songs
KFJM radio host Mike Olson has found scores of songs about floods and rivers for his radio show over the years. Here are some of his favorites, along with Olson’s comments.
By Herald Staff Report , May 03, 2013
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