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Forum editorial: It’s a flood in rural areas, too

The flood of 2010, like the flood of 2009, is as much a rural event as it is urban.

March 18, 2010

It’s not a fight; it’s an act of God

Why in the world is it called a flood fight? You cannot fight Mother Nature. Flooding is an act of God.

By Brian Wood , March 18, 2010

Put flood victims in motel rooms

Let’s make it a priority this year, if it floods again, to find comfortable motel rooms for all displaced residents and not add to their stress by assigning them a cot on a cold gym floor.

By Paul Azure , March 18, 2010

Weather Talk: Precipitation, snowmelt drive us toward flooding

Average March precipitation is 1.17 inches of rain and melted snow. Average March snowfall is 7.4 inches.

By John Wheeler, WDAY , March 18, 2010

Decision on diversion looms for Metro Flood Study Work Group

It’s pedal to the metal time today for the Metro Flood Study Work Group. With the Red River in major flood stage for the second consecutive year, the group will pick which of three Red River diversion projects it will recommend for approval by Fargo-Moorhead officials.

March 18, 2010

FEMA administrator to visit F-M Monday

WASHINGTON – Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will be in Fargo on Monday to survey the flood situation and meet with the state’s congressional delegation and state and local officials.

By Forum staff reports , March 18, 2010

Valley City scraps sandbagging plans

VALLEY CITY, N.D. – Sheyenne River levels in Valley City are dropping. The river was at 9.75 feet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, down from 10.85 feet at 2 p.m. Wednesday and 10.9 feet at 10 a.m.

By Forum staff reports , March 18, 2010

Flood preparation in final stages

Flood preparation in final stages Much of the flood protection across the region was buttoned up Wednesday, leaving many volunteers, homeowners and city leaders to wait for the crest.

March 18, 2010

Woodlawn Park gets ready

Woodlawn Park gets ready David Fitzgerald and his wife, Lisa Faulkner, left their home near Woodlawn Park in Moorhead for about a week after their basement took on 5 feet of water during the flood of 2009.

March 18, 2010

Notices sent to 8 Cass County homes

Notices sent to 8 Cass County homes Residents of eight rural Cass County homesteads received pre-evacuation notices Wednesday, underscoring that another exhaustive flood fight may be on their hands.

March 18, 2010

Moorhead sandbagging ‘substantially complete’

Moorhead sandbagging ‘substantially complete’ City manager says pre-filled bags were key to city being prepared for weekend’s crest.
Sandbagging in Moorhead was “substantially complete” as of late Wednesday, said City Manager Michael Redlinger.

March 18, 2010

Truck drivers fight valley mud

Truck drivers fight valley mud Clay from south Fargo pit hauled to levee-building locations
Wade Mills has tangled professionally with Red River Valley mud and holds a grudging respect for such greasy ground.

March 18, 2010

Focus put on rural Cass County

Focus put on rural Cass County Overland flooding expected along Wild Rice, Sheyenne rivers
Cass County’s emergency response team is preparing to step up the flood fight in rural areas outside of Fargo as the Red River heads toward its expected Sunday crest.

March 18, 2010

Friends pitch in to save house after owner dies

Friends pitch in to save house after owner dies BRIARWOOD, N.D. – In 2009, Dick Knutson arrived too late to save his house here.

March 18, 2010

Surveys of valley please Fargo officials

Surveys of valley please Fargo officials ‘Things look pretty good’ south of city
Fargo officials liked what they saw in air and ground surveys Wednesday of flooding south of the city.

March 18, 2010

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OUR VOICES Taking the flood fight to the streets

I had some free time this afternoon, so a co-worker and I decided we should volunteer some of our time to help those

Posted by: Goethe on Mar 17, 2010 at 8:17 PM | Goethe's sports blog

OUR VOICES Clinic makes move for safety

The workers at MeritCare Reproductive Medicine Clinic were getting ready for a change of scenery. Gearing up for the impending crest, the clinic will be moving its services to MeritCare South University until the Red River calms down. On Wednesday, the clinic met with its usual number of patients w

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 5:32 PM | Forum Flood Watch

OUR VOICES Oakport roads may close

Greg Anderson, chair of the Oakport township board, shared the following updates regarding the township Wednesday: Wall Street, which runs east and west through Oakport, will likely be closed off by Thursday, as the road typically goes underwater at 34-foot flood stage. A 34.1-foot flood stage is p

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 5:23 PM | Forum Flood Watch

OUR VOICES Moorhead family at ease despite rising water

Water lapped at the back porch of Tom Houglum’s home at 719 8th Street North in Moorhead the last year, threatening to inundate the family’s walkout basement with any breach of the small sandbag dike protecting it. Now, even as the Red River engulfs his back yard again, he’s breat

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 4:47 PM | Forum Flood Watch

OUR VOICES Casselton, ND monitoring water levels

   Public Works crews in Casselton, N.D., are monitoring water levels every three-to-six hours, 24 hours a day. They are also breaking up ice jams when needed.    So far, not much is happening in the way of flooding in town.    Casselton’s water level is lower

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 3:11 PM | Forum Flood Watch

OUR VOICES Verizon deploys phones to emergency personnel

   Verizon Wireless’ network team has made preparations to its voice and 3G network in Fargo to deliver reliable wireless coverage and service during the Spring flood season, a news release stated.    The company has provided nearly 300 phones to the North Dakota National

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 3:11 PM | Forum Flood Watch

OUR VOICES Observations this morning along County Road 81 South

The Heritage Hills neighborhood could be inaccessible by this evening. Earlier today, water was lapping against the edge of the roadway and, in some places, already crossing the pavement. The neighborhood was among those south of Fargo last year, where residents had to be evacuated by air resc

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 2:19 PM | Forum Flood Watch

OUR VOICES Clay County reminds residents to sign up for vulnerable population directory

Reminder: Sign Up For Clay County Vulnerable Population Directory MOORHEAD, MN. (March 17, 2010) – Clay County Public Health (CCPH) is reminding individuals who are independent, yet homebound, vulnerable or at medical risk to enroll in the Clay County Vulnerable Populations Directory. &nbs

Posted by: floodblogger on Mar 17, 2010 at 2:10 PM | Forum Flood Watch
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