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2013 Fargo Marathon
I love running! I love training! My body, mind and soul all benefit from having a steady routine. Training for races has been the one constant during the last four years that seems to make everythi...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 9:17 AM
UND Space Studies to participate in high-altitude balloon launch with West Fargo students Friday, May 17
University of North Dakota Space Studies students and faculty will be working alongside first and seventh-grade student teams to launch and track two high-altitude balloons Friday, May 17, from the Re...
Posted on 5/15/13 at 1:13 PM
faith & family fridays: where the water swells, the spirit dwells
[Originally printed in The Forum newspaper Wednesday, May 1; reprinted with permission.] Where the water swells, the spirit dwells By Roxane B. Salonen, The Forum BRIARWOOD, N.D. When the Red Ri...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 12:01 AM
Letter to Dave
Dear Dave, If I were to look out my window and see springs progress and then look at the calendar and note that it was mid to late march, I would be satisfied. It is not and I am not. Hones...
Posted on 4/27/13 at 6:04 AM
Hey! You’re treading on my turf
My mom used to say you could take a stool out to the garden, sit down and watch the asparagus grow. According to her, thats how fast the spears shot up. I never did try that experiment but I think the...
Posted on 4/26/13 at 5:32 PM
Flood notebook: NWS warns of overland flooding 
By Herald Staff Report , April 28, 2013
Midwestern river cities brace for floodwaters 
Communities along the Mississippi River and other rain-engorged waterways are waging feverish bids to hold back floodwaters that may soon approach record levels.
By Jim Salter and , April 20, 2013
DOUG LEIER: Planning, realistic expectations will make fishing trips more enjoyable 
By Doug Leier , April 07, 2013
BRAD DOKKEN: Rainy River photos offer hope 
By Brad Dokken , April 06, 2013
MARILYN HAGERTY: The Red River looks sweet, peaceful in January slumber 
By Marilyn Hagerty , January 27, 2013
Durbin to assess Miss. River rock-removal effort 
Two federal lawmakers from Illinois will get a firsthand look at urgent efforts to clear some Mississippi River bedrock that's crimping shipping on the waterway.
By Associated Press , January 05, 2013
AUTO RACING: Linnell, Pederson win RCS features 
By Wayne Nelson , July 07, 2012
Small N.D. oil spill sprays about 10 acres of land 
n oil well problem caused a mist of oil to spray over about 10 acres of land in southwestern North Dakota. The accident happened near a Fidelity Oil and Exploration well about five miles northwest of South Heart in Stark County. A pressure problem caused a plume of oil and water to shoot up into the air. A strong wind then carried it onto a nearby field.
By Associated Press , April 13, 2012
College volleyball: Uncharted territory for Northland CTC 
Pioneers forge into national JUCO tournament for first time in history
November 07, 2011
Water trail system gets two additions in Minnesota 
Minnesota has two new additions to its state water trail system — the South Fork of the Crow River west of the Twin Cities and the Blue Earth River, which feeds the Minnesota River at Mankat
August 28, 2011
Cross Ranch State Park could open by Labor Day weekend 
The park was forced to close in late May when flood conditions hit the Missouri River. All but one of the park's campgrounds has been inundated with more than a foot and half of water for most the summer.
By Associated Press , August 27, 2011
Construction workers rescue tubers on river 
Two construction workers are credited with rescuing several people on inner tubes who were caught on a rapidly rising river near New Ulm, Minn.
By Associated Press , June 17, 2011
Manitoba greatly affected by Red River Valley floods 
The Red River Valley won’t be inundated as badly as forecasters initially feared, but the 2011 flood remains unprecedented in terms of how much of Manitoba is affected.
By Bartley Kives , April 13, 2011
- VIDEOS: Red River floodway opens south of Winnipeg, Red runs 'fast and high' in Winnipeg (Saturday, April 9)
- VIDEOS: Flooded Red River Ice chunks, ice jams in Winnipeg last week
- Share your 2011 flood photos today on GrandForksHerald.com
- Manitoba flood briefs: Flood claims second life in Manitoba
- UPDATE: Grand Forks-East Grand Forks crest lowered to 51 feet
- Talk about this topic
Sunday's rain totals from the National Weather Service 
Open the attached PDF document to view Sunday's Red River region rain totals, compiled by the National Weather Service office in Grand Forks.
By Herald Staf Report , April 11, 2011
- Ran amounts - April 10, 2011 - National Weather Service, Grand Forks (PDF)
- Rain falls below top projections
- YOUR FLOOD PHOTOS: See reader photos of I-29 flooding, plus other locations, and submit your photos, too
- VIDEO: Aerial video of Fargo-area flooding
- Flood-related problems in your area? Need sandbagging help? Help get the news out HERE
Franken visits EGF while touring Red River Valley flood fight 
After three consecutive years of major spring flooding, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., said Minnesota communities in the Red River Valley are becoming experts at holding back raging flood waters. “That’s the advantage of having a flood every year, and I think it’s the only advantage,” he said.
April 09, 2011
- Flood wall over bridge entrance
- Talk about this topic
- Dayton to visit Moorhead Saturday as its Red River crest nears
- WEATHER: Rainy weekend could impact Red River flood fight
- Downtown's Sorlie Bridge closes
- SHARE YOUR FLOOD PHOTOS: Learn how HERE
- Flood-related problems in your area? Need sandbagging help? Help get the news out HERE
- See extensive flood coverage on GrandForksHerald.com
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