FORECAST
Ex-governor Schafer takes to truck in flood fight 
The all-for-one effort that holding back a record flood requires puts a new spin on the old saw about politics.
By Dave Roepke , April 08, 2009
Bison hoops players lend a hand in Briarwood area south of Fargo
It was just a week ago when Ben Woodside was getting ready to play in the NCAA basketball tournament, one of the biggest sporting events in the world. On Tuesday, he was sandbagging like thousands of others.
By Jeff Kolpack , March 25, 2009
Floodwaters threaten private water wells
Contaminated private water wells will be a major public concern during the flooding now being predicted for northwestern Minnesota, state health officials warn.
March 25, 2009
Fargo says too many dialing 911 about flood
The city of Fargo said Tuesday that its 911 system was being overloaded with nonemergency calls relating to the flood.
March 25, 2009
Grand Forks schools helping with flood fight
Public school officials in Grand Forks released high school students Tuesday to take buses to Fargo and volunteer in sandbagging efforts.
March 25, 2009
Other ways to help during area flood fight
People unable to sandbag, such as pregnant women, the elderly or those with physical ailments, can still help with flood efforts.
March 25, 2009
Foundation establishes fund to support efforts
Dakota Medical Foundation has established the Red River Valley Flood Fund to support flood preparation and recovery efforts.
March 25, 2009
WF residents asked to pump water into street
West Fargo residents are being told to quit discharging sump pump discharge into the sanitary sewer system.
March 25, 2009
NP Avenue Bridge to close Thursday
Fargo and Moorhead will close the NP Avenue Bridge across the Red River between Fargo and Moorhead at 9 a.m. Thursday because of rising floodwaters.
March 25, 2009
Hickson crest could surpass 1997 level
HICKSON, N.D. – Residents of Hickson can expect to see overland flooding from the Red and Wild Rice rivers begin to develop through the day today and increase Thursday, said Gregory Gust, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
March 25, 2009
Homeowners deal with flooded basements
Lee Schauer lost about 1,000 vinyl records this week after a half-inch of water seeped into his basement.
March 25, 2009
Rural Cass digs in for record crests
Should I stay or should I go?
Residents in developments just south of Fargo asked themselves that on Tuesday as the projections for record-high crests on the Red and Wild Rice rivers held firm.
By Dave Roepke , March 25, 2009
Guard, kids help out in north Fargo flood fight
Camouflaged Army trucks cruised up and down Elm Street on Tuesday, armed to fight floodwaters in a never-before-seen way in this north Fargo neighborhood.
By Kelly Smith , March 25, 2009
Wahpeton, Breckenridge get ready for flood
WAHPETON, N.D. – This rain-drenched city began Monday with flooded streets and a no-travel advisory, but by late morning, officials here – and counterparts across the state border in Breckenridge, Minn. – said they are ready for “Round II” of the battle against a surging Red River.
By Mila Koumpilova , March 24, 2009
McFeely: Oak Grove-area homeowners taking another gamble in ’09
It’s the obvious question to ask a mud-caked Steve Poitras, now that the Red River is rising steadily and rapidly an easy stone’s toss from the back of his house:
Why didn’t you leave after 1997?
March 24, 2009
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