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NDAD INSIGHTS If you have special needs, emergency preparedness plan should be high priority
With flood risks about to increase quickly in parts of the Northern Plains, and with a spring and summer of weather warnings ahead, the need for emergency preparedness becomes more apparent. Thats es...
Posted on 4/24/13 at 1:02 PM
FOR THE LOVE OF HOCKEY NAHL Central Division semifinal preview
After seven long, hard-fought months of the North American Hockey League regular season, it's finally here: the playoffs! The North and South divisions have already started their series, but the Ce...
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:57 PM
STAFF BLOG GRAND FORKS GOURMET GF 'Space Aliens' Closes
In more not-too-astonishing restaurant news, Space Aliens has closed in Grand Forks and in Minot, according to the Minot Daily News. Food Management Investors Inc., which owns the restaurants, cites ...
Posted on 11/13/12 at 2:51 PM
STORM TRACKER One Year Ago, The Minot Flood
I wrote this article about one year ago. I am reposted it as the one year anniversary of this devastating event is upon us. --------------------------------------- Just three years ago, the thought ...
Posted on 6/20/12 at 1:38 PM
RED RIVER ORTHODOX: ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY AND NORTH DAKOTA Rebuilding an Orthodox Temple After Minot's Flood in Light of the Ascension
Yesterday, Thursday, May 24th, was Ascension on the Eastern Christian calendar. When discussing this feast with my children last evening, I asked them if they recalled what Jesus' final words before a...
Posted on 5/25/12 at 8:54 AM
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Introducing an Areavoices blog that provides perspectives of flooding in western and central North Dakota from people like you. If you would like to contribute photos, descriptions or video, email Shane Mercer at smercer@forumcomm.com to become a community contributor.
Weather conditions and 7-day forecast
River levels
Weekly flood outlook
Long-range flood outlook
Minot and Ward County flood hotline (8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.): (701) 858-9366
City of Minot website
Burlington, N.D., flood updates
Ward County website
Minot Air Force Base Emergency Family Assistance Center (for information about emergency shelter, referrals, support, donations): (701) 723-4500
FEMA: 1 (877) 212-0316 (call immediately to report damages)
North Central American Red Cross Mid-Dakota Chapter: (701) 852-2828
Pet shelter: North Central Extension Center, 5400 U.S. Highway 83 S. (one mile south of Minot). Service by Souris Valley Animal Shelter; hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Pet boarding: Sterling Kennels, Minot; (701) 852-6379
Click here for more useful flood links and information on GrandForksHerald.com
Repairs nearly complete at Minot train depot 
Passenger service was interrupted for five months in 2011 in Minot due to Souris River flooding. The depot and boarding platform were damaged by the high water.
By Associated Press , March 05, 2013
Minot man pleads not guilty to attempted murder
A Minot man accused of shooting another man after a dispute at a mobile home court has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.
By Associated Press , March 01, 2013
Country star Tim McGraw set to kick off ND State Fair
Country star Tim McGraw is set to kick off this summer's North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Other headliners for the July 19-27 event are country performers Scotty McCreery, Sawyer Brown, Brantley Gilbert and Toby Keith.
By Associated Press , February 27, 2013
Minot proposes using tax money for flood control
Minot officials are proposing that part of a half-cent city sales tax be used to help pay for a flood control project.
By Associated Press , February 27, 2013
Minot AFB officials looking into chopper 'mishap'
Minot Air Force Base officials are describing an emergency helicopter landing south of Parshall as a mishap.
By Associated Press , February 26, 2013
Military aircraft makes emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base
Emergency responders have been dispatched to a U.S. military aircraft from the Minot Air Force Base that made an emergency landing in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , February 25, 2013
VIDEO: Fargo man hoping Facebook will answer the question of a lifetime
When Fargo native Monte Eggers celebrates his 38th birthday on Saturday, the greatest gift could be an answer to a burning question. Who are his birth parents?
By Kevin Wallevand , February 23, 2013
NWS: Far less water expected along Souris River
The risk of minor flooding at various points along the Souris River this spring is slightly greater than normal, the National Weather Service said this week.
By Associated Press , February 22, 2013
Milwaukee man sentenced to nearly 3 years on weapons charge
A man who was arrested after a fight at a Minot bar has been sentenced on an illegal weapons charge. Federal authorities charged Shawn Larkin, of Milwaukee, with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. He pleaded guilty in October.
By Associated Press , February 22, 2013
Downed de-icing trucks briefly delay Minot flights
Air traffic at Minot International Airport came to a brief halt this weekend after four de-icing trucks were all down for repair.
By Associated Press , February 21, 2013
ND woman charged with 2 counts of manslaughter
A North Dakota woman is facing criminal charges in a vehicle-pedestrian accident that killed two people. Sheila Morin has been indicted in federal court with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. She has pleaded not guilty.
By Associated Press , February 18, 2013
TONY GRINDBERG ET ALIA: Chancellor’s rules turn presidents into lackeys
Last fall, the State Board of Higher Education approved chancellor-sponsored policy changes that go well beyond the boundaries of good governance. The new policies turn university and college presidents into underlings who risk termination with 30 days’ notice for no reason at all.
By Tony Grindberg, Karen Krebsbach and Lois Delmore , February 16, 2013
North Dakota Medal of Honor recipient declines State of Union invite
Former Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha said it would be an honor, but Tuesday was his wedding anniversary and he also had a reunion with Army buddies.
By Stephen J. Lee , February 13, 2013
Minot Air Force Base economic impact: $522 million
Minot Air Force Base says it contributed a record amount to the local economy in the last fiscal year. The estimated total of $522.6 million was about $29 million more than the amount in fiscal 2011.
By Associated Press , February 08, 2013
North Dakota Medal of Honor recipient to be on CNN
Retired Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha’s heroism, including his impending Medal of Honor award, will be featured by new CNN anchor Jake Tapper in an hour-long documentary at 9 p.m. Thursday. Romesha lives in Minot but will be in Washingon Monday to be given the Medal by President Obama.
By Stephen J. Lee , February 06, 2013
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