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FARGO - Cass County commissioners unanimously voted this afternoon to endorse a North Dakota diversion as their preferred option for permanent flood protection in the region.
In making their decision, commissioners cited the strong support from residents on both sides of the Red River and said that a North Dakota diversion would provide the most protection to the greatest number of people.
The commissioners stressed that while this vote - and last Thursday's vote by the Metro Flood Study Work Group - are important steps, there is still a long way to go in making regional flood protection a reality.
"These are historic times," said Darrell Vanyo, the commission's chairperson. "But it's only historic if we get there."
Fargo and Moorhead are expected to vote later today on their preferred option.
