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Near-famine conditions driving Somali refugees to Kenya

The United Nations says Somalia is on the brink of famine. The UN announced yesterday it's seen a dramatic increase in Somali refugees arriving at camps in neighboring Kenya. As many as 20,000 have crossed the border in just the last two weeks.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minot businesses use creativity to survive flood

Minot businesses use creativity to survive flood

Innovation is proving the key to survival for many companies in the Minot area as they cope with transportation snarls, possible water contamination and other obstacles from the flood that swamped 4,000 houses and hundreds of businesses.

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As water ebbs in Minot, thoughts of recovery

As water ebbs in Minot, thoughts of recovery

The Souris River began a long, slow retreat in Minot on Sunday, leaving behind an arduous rebuilding job for more than 4,000 homeowners and hundreds of business operators, most of whom lack insurance to pay for it.

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2 from Minnesota die in Iowa car crash

Two people from Minnesota are dead after the car they were in rolled over on U.S. Highway 218 in northern Iowa.

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River hits record flood level in Minot

River hits record flood level in Minot

Geese and airboats on patrol shared the streets of Minot on Friday as the Souris River set a new record for flooding, rising so quickly that it could be seen climbing up the side of homes in the North Dakota city.
by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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Minot prepares for devastation

Minot prepares for devastation

The city of Minot, N.D. is bracing for the Souris River to reach its highest level ever. The predictions range from disastrous to unstoppable to historic.

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Small river could bring historic floods to Minot, N.D.

Plastic sheeting hung over the apartment building like a shroud, stretching from the eaves to the ground. Across it, someone had spray-painted the word "pray" and drawn a line labeled "1969" - the level where floodwaters had risen the last time the Souris River climbed out of its banks in Minot.
by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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