DEVILS LAKE FLOODING
Richard Betting, Valley City, N.D., letter: No more DL water until studies are done 
All of those living along the Sheyenne will be placed in more flooding danger as a result of such an action, and all of the downstream effects should be studied and determined before any action to do this is taken.
By Richard Betting , August 29, 2012
Devils Lake gets a safeguard against overflowing water
The 800-foot-structure, built between Stump Lake and a natural rise in the Tolna Coulee, is designed to prevent a catastrophic spill from the Devils Lake Basin to the Sheyenne River Valley. The unique design mimics the natural erosion that likely would occur in the coulee, while restricting downstream flows.
By Kevin Bonham , July 20, 2012
Delegation seeks more funds for flooded roads
Devils Lake, Missouri River Basin show great need, leaders sayNorth Dakota’s congressional delegation has asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to support a state request for additional funding to repair flood-damaged roads.
By Kevin Bonham , February 02, 2012
Dennis Stillings, Valley City, N.D., letter: Whitewater rafting also could be a draw
The resulting erosion will promote good fish habitat by adding considerable structure, such as trees and buildings, to the river bottom. Collapse of the historic Elks building into the river finally will provide the necessary rip-rap to inhibit the ever-rushing water from eroding out that section of Main Street.
By Dennis Stillings , July 02, 2011
Dane Gillett, Grafton, N.D., letter: Anguish over DL water quality is hypocritical
I get mad when the state says the quality of water in Devils Lake is not good enough to send to Valley City, N.D., and to Canada.
By Dane Gillett , June 26, 2011
Daniel Langehau, Lake Bronson, Minn., letter: N.D. should help with DL cemetery concerns
With all the dollars that have been poured into the basin to combat high water problems, couldn’t a small portion of those dollars been allocated to help area residents preserve and relocate the cemeteries of their loved ones?
By Daniel Langehau , June 12, 2011
Cory Christofferson, Hamar, N.D., letter: Why pump DL water when gravity can do the work?
It’s only a matter of time before everyone in North Dakota concludes that spending 10 percent of the state’s budget surplus and $350,000 per month to pump water uphill is not a wise decision.
By Cory Christofferson , June 12, 2011
DEVILS LAKE: State OKs three resolutions
North Dakota State Engineer Todd Sando will re-examine the state-mandated Tolna Coulee elevation data to see if it could be lowered to help relieve record flooding in the Devils Lake Basin.
By Kevin Bonham , June 03, 2011
Lake Region State College offers temporary housing for those displaced by flooding
LRSC has 15 rooms available, according to Ramsey County Emergency Manager Kristen Nelsen. She estimates almost a dozen Ramsey County families have been forced from their homes so far this spring.
By Kevin Bonham , May 19, 2011
Governor: East-west Devils Lake outlet construction on schedule to start this summer
North Dakota's State Water Commission is working with engineering firms to finalize the design of an East Devils Lake outlet and expects to award a bid for piping and pipe materials by late May. Construction is expected to begin this summer when weather and ground conditions permit. “We need to do all that we can to keep this project on schedule,” Gov. Jack Dalrymple said.
By Kevin Bonham , May 11, 2011
‘We are officially homeless’
Devils Lake flooding forces a family outVickie and Dan Erickstad spent part of their 38th anniversary this week looking around their farmstead — from a mile or more away. They haven’t been able to get any closer than that since they were forced from their home April 15, when floodwaters swamped the last road to their place.
By Kevin Bonham , May 07, 2011
Disaster declaration expanded to Devils Lake Basin
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Benson, Eddy, Nelson, Ramsey and Towner counties, plus the Spirit Lake Nation, have been added to the April 7 emergency declaration from President Obama.
By Herald Staff Report , May 06, 2011
Richard Betting, Valley City, N.D., letter: ‘Close the tap’ in the DL basin
Outlets never can keep up with inflows to the lake. There never will be enough money to solve all of the problems high water will cause.
It's time to do the right thing.
By Richard Betting , April 28, 2011
N.D. water engineer: 'We can't keep up with another' Devils Lake flood of record
A forecast 3-foot rise of Devils Lake this year has prompted a new sense of urgency among water engineers tasked with the finding a solution with the record flooding.
By Kevin Bonham , January 13, 2011
Devils Lake emergency manager resigning
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 Herald staff reports , January 04, 2011
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