Missouri River has some extra flood-storage space
OMAHA, Neb. — The unusually warm winter weather allowed the Army Corps of Engineers to clear out some additional flood-storage space in the Missouri River's reservoirs.
ND Gov, US Senator to meet in Sask on flooding
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and Gov. Jack Dalrymple plan to discuss flood control policy with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall.
Minot City Council approves two diversion proposals
MINOT, N.D. — The Minot City Council has approved a flood protection plan for the Souris River that last year swamped more than 4,000 homes and businesses and forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Minot officials seek comments on diversion options
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot residents are getting an opportunity to comment on diversion proposals for the Souris River.
Fargo leaders promote sales tax extension
City officials still deciding on specific plans for use
FARGO – City leaders are forming plans to ask residents for a sales tax extension this year that would keep the city’s sales tax rate at 7.5 percent.
Consultant to assess flood damage to Minot museum
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A consultant will help the Ward County Historical Society assess damage to its museum grounds from last year's Souris River flooding in Minot.
Diversion Discussion: Walaker’s warning reignites divide between diversion supporters, opponents
FARGO - Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker admits there are a few words in his “State of the Cities” address that he probably shouldn’t have said.
RELATED CONTENTSpring flood outlook optimistic in Fargo-Moorhead 
FARGO - A year ago, Fargo officials were scrambling to order flood-fighting materials as communities geared up for the third consecutive year of major flooding.
RELATED CONTENTFirst flood outlook of season good news for Minot
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service says the Souris River Basin in north central North Dakota has below-normal snow cover that right now means a low risk of major flooding.
Initial flood outlook is good news for Devils Lake
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service says there is only a slim chance right now that Devils Lake will reach a record level this summer.
Normal risk of flooding in Missouri, James basins
BISMARCK (AP) — The National Weather Service says the risk of flooding in the Missouri River and James River basins in North Dakota right now is near normal.
Lack of snow cuts Red River major flood risk to 6 percent
FARGO – The chance of spring flooding has lessened a bit since December’s flood outlook thanks to below-normal precipitation this season.
RELATED CONTENTFlood preparation meetings set in 3 North Dakota cities
BISMARCK (AP) — Meetings are being held in three North Dakota cities this week to talk about spring flood preparations.
Dakotas, Montana counties eligible for SBA loans
BISMARCK — The Small Business Association says small, nonfarm businesses in 22 North Dakota counties and neighboring counties in Montana and South Dakota are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.
Diversion Discussion: Other flood control projects on Red River
FARGO - From levees to diversions, the Red River’s temperamental moods have forced other communities up and down the valley to seek their own forms of permanent flood protection to abate annual flood fights.
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