RED RIVER FLOODING
THE DULLUM FILE ...And More Flood Stories
Had a great time speaking to the staff of Villa Maria in Fargo yesterday as part of Nursing Home Week. Also got a chance to hear a few of their flood stories. Just as a two-year, multi-million d...
Posted on 5/14/09 at 1:30 AM
N.D. quickly climbs disaster declaration ladder 
State ranks 12th in nation for now and Minnesota isn’t far behindSince 1993, when the current wet cycle began in the Northern Plains, North Dakota has had 25 presidential declarations. That ranks 12th in the nation. But it could be moving up soon.
By Kevin Bonham , February 26, 2011
Sandbag Central needs help this weekend
After a successful start at Fargo’s Sandbag Central this week, officials hope volunteer turnout doesn’t diminish Saturday. Five days in, volunteers had filled about 518,000 sandbags total, as of Friday night.
By Kristen Daum , February 19, 2011
Lawmakers vow to push for retention funds
Sens. John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar reviewed early flood preparation efforts in Fargo and Moorhead Friday and promised they will push for permanent high-water protection solutions for the Red River Valley.
By Dave Olson , February 18, 2011
Corps to proceed with eastern Fargo-Moorhead diversion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will move forward with an eastern alignment of the proposed Fargo-Moorhead diversion, but a path 1½ miles to the west is not off the table.
By Heidi Shaffer , January 13, 2011
Drayton awarded $250,000 for wastewater treatment plant replacement
Sen. Byron Dorgan announced today that Drayton, N.D. will receive $250,000 in federal funds to replace its wastewater treatment plant, threatened by persistent spring flooding on the Red River.
By Herald Staff Report , May 06, 2010
OUR OPINION: A welcome advance for F-M flood protection
Officials in the Fargo-Moorhead area were smart to recognize the power of unanimous decisions on their part. Reaching unanimity was a challenge, and it’s to the communities’ credit that the challenge was met.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , May 02, 2010
Fargo-Moorhead area leaders rally behind N.D. diversion project
Officials representing Fargo, Moorhead and Cass and Clay counties, as well as North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven and U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, made their case for a North Dakota diversion on Sunday afternoon to one of the key deciders in how much help the area will get in building a flood diversion.
By John Lamb , April 26, 2010
Peterson wants Red River Valley retention projects worth $1 billion
Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson said he wants a greater focus put on water retention efforts in the Red River Valley as part of the comprehensive approach toward permanent flood protection.
By Kristen Daum , April 23, 2010
- Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn.
- Fargo, Cass County must decide which will sponsor diversion
- FLOOD UPDATE: Red River forecast to drop below minor flood stage in Fargo on Saturday
- Comment on the article "Peterson wants Red River Valley rentention projects worth $1 billion." How would you rate flood control and flood protection efforts throughout the Red River Valley so far?
FLOOD UPDATE: Red River forecast to drop below minor flood stage in Fargo on Saturday
For the first time in six weeks, the Red River at Fargo should be below minor flood stage.
By The Forum , April 23, 2010
Collin Peterson: Dams may be part of flood solution
Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., says the flood protection efforts that helped the city of Warren are a worthy example of the type of efforts that might help other communities up and down the Red River Valley, and do so more quickly.
By Dave Olson , April 07, 2010
Fargo, Cass County delay diversion tax vote
Officials say the extra time will help clarify the amount of federal funding available for the project.
By Forum staff report , April 06, 2010
Red drops below major flood stage in Fargo-Moorhead
The Red River dropped below major flood stage early today in Fargo-Moorhead, after posting its seventh-highest crest on record on March 21.
By The Forum , April 01, 2010
Red River expected to drop below major flood stage in Fargo on Wednesday
The Red River continues its gradual decline in Fargo-Moorhead and remained about a foot above major flood stage Tuesday morning.
By Forum Staff Reports , March 30, 2010
Point Bridge reopens
East Grand Forks and Grand Forks have reopened the Point Bridge.
By Herald Staff Report , March 29, 2010
Mayor rescinds emergency order
UPDATED 3:34 P.M.Mayor Mike Brown has rescinded his order to keep people from interfering with flood fighting efforts. There are also updated river levels and highway closures.
By Herald Staff Report , March 26, 2010
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