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Downstream cities want say in F-M flood protection
Communities downstream of Fargo-Moorhead now want a say in the decision-making for metro flood protection.By Helmut Schmidt , November 19, 2009
Halstad residents wary of diversion
Say project would bring water fasterHALSTAD, Minn. – People who live in and around Halstad are concerned that a Red River flood control diversion around the Fargo-Moorhead area will just flush more water toward them faster.
By Tracy Frank , November 18, 2009
Flood group tells corps to consider three projects 
Local officials will have until the end of December to determine what sort of Red River diversion channel will meet the needs of Fargo-Moorhead area residents.
By Helmut Schmidt , November 13, 2009
Grant boosts flood mapping efforts
Technology that helped Fargo-Moorhead residents fight the 2009 flood will soon be available to help residents up and down the Red River Valley cope with future disasters, officials said Wednesday.
By Dave Olson , November 12, 2009
Browns Valley wraps up first phase of diversion project
The first signs of flood protection are showing up in Browns Valley, Minn., signs that may serve as an example to other border cities grappling with how to protect and please numerous stakeholders.
By Kelly Smith , November 11, 2009
Devils Lake, Valley City officials to meet next week on flood control cooperation
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) - The mayor of Devils Lake has sent a letter to his counterpart in Valley City to discuss flood control, and commissioners of both cities plan to meet next week.
By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Red River Basin Commission schedules public forums
The Red River Basin Commission is hosting public forums in Lisbon and Valley City, N.D., as part of its Long Term Flood Solutions project.
By Forum staff reports , November 05, 2009
Red River crests at 23.59 feet in F-M
The swollen Red River crested Wednesday morning at 23.59 feet in Fargo-Moorhead and should drop to its flood stage of 18 feet by late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, the National Weather Service predicts.
By Forum staff reports , November 05, 2009
Diversion likely focus of meeting
Group to discuss flood control options todayLocal leaders meet today to start whittling down flood protection options for the Fargo-Moorhead area.
By Helmut Schmidt , November 05, 2009
Flood maps expected by June
FEMA explains process to Fargo, Cass County officialsA new digital flood insurance rate map for the Fargo, West Fargo, Horace and Harwood areas could be ready by June 1, a Federal Emergency Management Agency official said Tuesday.
By Helmut Schmidt , November 04, 2009
West Fargo backs west-side diversion
The West Fargo City Commission has joined a growing number of supporters for a flood diversion project on the North Dakota side of the Red River.
By Tammy Swift , November 04, 2009
Diversion worries Minnesota DNR
Officials concerned whether fish will be able to swim through structureMinnesota officials on Thursday raised concerns about the ability of fish to pass through a Red River diversion, underscoring that cost alone won’t determine whether a Fargo-Moorhead flood control project sinks or swims.
By Mike Nowatzki , October 30, 2009
Minnesotans at forum favor North Dakota diversion
A cost-benefit ratio analysis showing Minnesota offers the cheapest route for a flood control diversion but North Dakota getting the bulk of the benefits added spice to a public forum Wednesday.
By Patrick Springer , October 29, 2009
North Fargo route could open tonight
There’s good news for north Fargo commuters, as Elm Street could reopen tonight as work on the Ridgewood Flood Control Project winds down.
By Helmut Schmidt , October 29, 2009
West-side diversion plan gets support
Joint Cass water board has broad taxing powerIn a significant show of support, Cass County’s joint watershed board has thrown its backing – and its broad taxing authority – behind a Red River diversion around Fargo.
By Mike Nowatzki , October 29, 2009
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High Red
One of the most frequent questions asked of methis week were several individuals wondering if the Red River had ever been this high during the month of November. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) only has such records going back to 1901 for Fargo Moorhead. In those 108 years of record keep
Posted by: Daryl Ritchison on Nov 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM | Storm Trackera river (almost) ran through (the picnic)
Posted by: Roxane B. Salonen on Jun 23, 2009 at 9:31 PM | Peace Garden Mama II
OUR VOICES Farmers may receive disaster loans
Low-interest loans are available to farmers affected by floods and other severe weather in 28 Minnesota counties. The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority announced the loan availability Wednesday, following a presidential disaster declaration in April. Weather-related damages not covered by insuranc
Posted by: Don Davis on May 27, 2009 at 4:23 PM | Capitol ChatterBe prepared
The city issued a press release this morning asking everyone to store water because, they implied, the upcoming holiday weekend might put so much stress on the city's water utilities that we lose our tap water and our sewer system. So, basically, go buy a case of bottled water and cross your finger
Posted by: Logan C. Adams on May 22, 2009 at 12:19 PM | It's Good To Be In N.D.OUR VOICES Beltrami, Polk and Marshall Counties to receive disaster unemployment assistance
St. Paul – Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to eligible workers and self-employed residents of Beltrami, Polk and Marshall counties, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced today. DUA is for individuals and business owners who were unemploy
Posted by: floodblogger on May 11, 2009 at 4:55 PM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES Final sandbag sweep on Monday in Moorhead; most work being done today
The final pass for sandbag removal in Moorhead is expected to be completed today with a final sweep scheduled for Monday. As of the close of business Friday, more than 20,649 tons of sand had been removed from Moorhead. Any sandbags left on eligible properties after today should be placed on the cu
Posted by: floodblogger on May 9, 2009 at 12:29 PM | Forum Flood WatchOUR VOICES Lawmakers look at flood bill
Kris Eide, Sen. Keith Langseth
Minnesota senators are considering spending $67 million to help fund flood clean-up and prevention efforts, but that is not enough to protect communities
a day off laundry for our area
Well, here's an interesting way for Fargo-Moorhead and surrounding cities to gather momentum for flood clean-up efforts. Procter & Gamble has chosen our area to be part of the "Tide -- Lo
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