FLOOD
Rebuilding an Orthodox Temple After Minot's Flood in Light of the Ascension
Yesterday, Thursday, May 24th, was Ascension on the Eastern Christian calendar. When discussing this feast with my children last evening, I asked them if they recalled what Jesus' final words before a...
Posted on 5/25/12 at 8:54 AM
DIVERSION DISCUSSION: FEMA, corps 100-year flood definitions differ
FARGO - At what Red River level is a 100-year flood in Fargo-Moorhead? Scientifically speaking, the answer depends on the source of information: the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Ar...
Posted on 5/20/12 at 8:36 AM
Feds have money to help habitat, flood prevention
The federal government is spending $7 million to improve Red River Valley waterfowl habitat. Minnesotas federal congressional delegation also says the money will help prevent floods. Increasing wild...
Posted on 4/21/12 at 2:15 PM
Record on taxes is clear
All votes of Fargo city commissioners are public record and are verified in the minutes of all the commission meetings. Im proud of my record as one who works to engage the community to make better us...
Posted on 4/8/12 at 7:50 AM
15 Years Ago
It is hard to believe that fifteen years have passed by since the Flood of the Century in April 1997. That flood was preceded by what was arguably the most significant blizzard to strike the state o...
Posted on 4/5/12 at 8:16 AM
Moorhead moves forward with more home buyouts
City gets flood mitigation funds, while LGA stays flatMOORHEAD – After receiving more than half of the flood mitigation funding the city had hoped for, officials here are moving forward with more voluntary buyouts along the Red River.
By Wendy Reuer , May 19, 2012
ND governor says FEMA approves Minnewaukan funding 
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $5 million in grants to help Minnewaukan residents relocate a portion of their community to higher ground.
By Associated Press , May 16, 2012
Water levels rising at Rice Lake 
RICE LAKE, N.D. — Water is on the rise at Rice Lake, a popular getaway a few miles southwest of Minot.
By Associated Press , May 12, 2012
Residential flood cleanup wrapping up in Minot 
MINOT, N.D. — Officials are working to finish residential flood debris cleanup in Minot.
By Associated Press , May 12, 2012
Dakotas farmers rebound after historic flood 
By Blake Nicholson, Associated Press , May 11, 2012
Forum editorial: Diversion upstream has a voice 
The people in the path of upstream features of the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion are making sound arguments about the potential negative impacts of the massive project.
May 10, 2012
Diversion officials to begin review of hardship cases 
Draft plan sets procedures for private land acquisitionsFARGO – A new subcommittee of the Diversion Authority can start considering buyout applications from residents who are already feeling negative impacts from the Red River diversion plans.
By Kristen Daum , May 10, 2012
Oxbow levee dismantled at FEMA’s demand 
Local leaders call federal law ‘impractical’OXBOW, N.D. – A permanent levee here isn’t so permanent anymore, thanks to federal regulations that area officials describe as “impractical.”
By Kristen Daum , May 10, 2012
Diversion unites Cass County Commission candidates 
FARGO – The 12 candidates seeking the two open seats on the Cass County Commission come from various reaches of the county, but one issue unites their focus: the Red River diversion project.
By Kristen Daum , May 08, 2012
Forum requests AG’s opinion on Diversion Authority meetings 
FARGO – The Forum filed a request Tuesday with North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, seeking his opinion about whether informal task forces acting on behalf of the Diversion Authority must hold open meetings.
By Kristen Daum , May 08, 2012
ND cities get grants for flood protection 
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the state is designating more than $750,000 in federal grant money to help Valley City and Cooperstown beef up infrastructure to guard against Sheyenne River flooding.
By Associated Press , May 08, 2012
Flood relief benefit set at Bismarck Civic Center 
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Burleigh County chapter of Thrivent Financial is organizing a “family fun” event to raise money to help rebuild homes in Bismarck and Minot damaged by flooding last year.
By Associated Press , May 04, 2012
Diversion officials agree to open executive council meeting 
FARGO – After holding its first meeting behind closed doors, the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority’s Executive Leadership Council has decided to make its second meeting open to the public today.
By Forum staff reports , May 03, 2012
Corps commander to stop in Fargo 
ST. PAUL – The district commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be in Fargo-Moorhead next week to meet with local officials on the Red River diversion project.
By Forum staff reports , April 27, 2012
North Dakota divvies up $26 million for 2011 flood damage 
BISMARCK – State officials agreed Thursday to award nearly $26 million in grants to help counties recover from last year’s devastating floods.
By Teri Finneman , April 26, 2012
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