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BOY SCOUT BLOG 2011...A Year in Review
The first year of the second century of Scouting is drawing to a close. How exciting to be part of a relevant, dynamic organization that does so much good for kids, families and communities! After th...
Posted on 12/30/11 at 4:57 PM
THE BRIDGEHUNTER'S CHRONICLES The Chronicles' Interview with Julie Bowers
Imagine you have a vintage 1890s historic truss bridge that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places but is in danger of being demolished in favor of a new bridge. The local government...
Posted on 12/12/11 at 4:15 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Congressman want emergency levee changes
Two Minnesota congressmen have introduced a bill to help flood-prone communities. The bill by U.S. Reps. John Kline, a Republican, and Collin Peterson, a Democrat, would remove red tape related to em...
Posted on 10/29/11 at 2:44 PM
STORM TRACKER Red Decline
Since my blog post last week about the Red River being so high, it has dropped quite a bit, still high, but a much lower flow: Here was that drop last week: Here is the latest chart: The Red River i...
Posted on 10/5/11 at 6:25 AM
OH LOOK, A SHINY THING! Rainstorm Strikes Jamestown
During the rainstorm Friday, I sat in the warm, cozy newsroom while the Sun's assistant editor went out in the pouring rain and got some awesome photos. I still feel kinda bad about this, but I did m...
Posted on 8/14/11 at 3:02 PM
North Dakota cities seek help in flood fights 
BISMARCK – North Dakota cities struggling to pay for flood protection asked state lawmakers Monday for financial support.
By Teri Finneman , October 10, 2011
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Flooding victims have more time to apply for aid
BISMARCK — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline Ward County residents affected by recent flooding can apply to receive money for food and groceries.
By Associated Press , July 13, 2011
ND flooding reduces number of foster homes
BISMARCK — Flooding on the Missouri River has reduced the number of foster homes available in the Bismarck area.
By Associated Press , June 27, 2011
Sand shortage causes concern for Missouri River flood fighters
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The supply of sand used to fill hundreds of thousands of bags needed to fight off the swollen Missouri River is running low after weeks of relentless flooding. It's a problem that could get worse as the river is expected to remain high through August, making it unsafe to gather sand from the easiest place to get it: the river itself.
By Associated Press , June 20, 2011
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‘Living With a River’ bus tours set June 21
FARGO – The Cass County Soil Conservation District and River Keepers will conduct “Living With a River” bus tours June 21 around Fargo.
By Forum staff reports , June 10, 2011
Bismarck sandbagging push planned for Sunday
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - Bismarck officials are hoping to get 1,000 volunteers for a special Sunday effort to fill sandbags for use against the flooding Missouri River.
June 04, 2011
Webcams provide view of Missouri River flooding
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - The city of Bismarck has set up two webcams to provide a glimpse of the flooding Missouri River.
June 04, 2011
Some Bismarck flood evacuations ordered
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - Authorities in Bismarck are ordering the evacuation of some neighborhoods on the Missouri River as the river's waters continue to rise.
June 04, 2011
Officials tour Missouri River flooding
Army Corps representatives promise help to people of Bismarck, MandanBISMARCK – Two top Army Corps of Engineers officials on Friday promised help for Bismarck and Mandan as residents of the two cities girded for a flood no one has seen since the Garrison Dam was finished a half-century ago. Many scrambled to bolster sandbag dikes to protect their homes.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , May 28, 2011
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Many North Dakota highways affected by flooding
BISMARCK — Another state highway in North Dakota has been affected by spring flooding.
By Associated Press , April 08, 2011
Frustrations running high as Otter Tail River goes up and down 'like a yo-yo'
Homeowners along the Otter Tail River near Fergus Falls, Minn., breathed a sigh of relief last month as floodwaters receded in their backyards after an ice jam was broken up.
By Heidi Shaffer , January 17, 2011
Red River Basin Land, Water Conference set
The annual Red River Basin Land and Water International Summit Conference, “The Changing Face of Flooding,” will be Tuesday-Thursday at the Fargo Ramada Plaza and Suites.
By Forum staff reports , January 15, 2011
Devils Lake situation urgent: Possible 3-foot rise in already swollen lake has engineers scrambling
BISMARCK – A forecast 3-foot rise of Devils Lake this year has prompted a new sense of urgency among water engineers tasked with the finding a solution with the record flooding.
By Kevin Bonham / Forum Communications Co. , January 14, 2011
Cass water group rejects waffle pilot project
Flaws in hydraulic modeling raise feasibility concerns
The Cass County Joint Water Resource District has rejected a proposed test run of the “waffle” plan for regional flood control after a State Water Commission review found “far-reaching” problems with the plan’s hydraulic modeling.
By Mike Nowatzki , January 14, 2011
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- East gets the edge: Corps chooses diversion path closer to metro
- PDF: Letter from Cass County Joint Water Resource to Bethany Kurz, waffle plan manager
- PDF: Letter from North Dakota State Engineer regarding the state Water Commission's review of waffle plan
- Derek Walters of the EERC reacts to the North Dakota State Water Commission's review
East gets the edge: Corps chooses diversion path closer to metro
But future study could lead to western options
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will move forward with an eastern alignment of the proposed Fargo-Moorhead diversion, but a path 1½ miles to the west is not off the table.
By Heidi Shaffer , January 14, 2011
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