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Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition

Latest diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead faces fierce opposition

A proposed diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead would flood several small upstream communities and thousands of acres of farm land. Hundreds of people would be relocated to make room for a large area to hold water during a flood.
by Dan Gunderson

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Many still without power after twister; cleanup efforts soldier on

Many still without power after twister; cleanup efforts soldier on

Two days after a tornado struck north Minneapolis thousands are still without power, but cleanup efforts are making progress and there have been few reports of crime.
by Brandt Williams

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Helicopter crashes in Lake Marion in Lakeville

Helicopter crashes in Lake Marion in Lakeville

A helicopter dropping mosquito control pellets crashed into Lake Marion in the Minneapolis suburb of Lakeville, but the pilot survived.

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For reeling Mo. city, possible 2nd punch on the horizon

For reeling Mo. city, possible 2nd punch on the horizon

Rescue crews worked into the rain-soaked chill of night, ignoring lightning and strong winds to dig through splintered homes, crumpled businesses and crushed cars in this Missouri town walloped by the deadliest single tornado in nearly six decades. Even more ominous: More storms, possibly strong ones, were on the horizon.

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Newsmaker: A spring of violent storms

Newsmaker: A spring of violent storms

While North Minneapolis cleans up, residents of Joplin, Missouri are recovering from the deadliest tornado to hit the U.S. since 1953. And Alabama is still reeling from April's devastating storms. Midmorning talks with a meteorologist about the intensity of the storms that have rocked parts of the country.

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Officials detail rerouted buses, 'exclusion zone' in tornado-hit area

Officials detail rerouted buses, 'exclusion zone' in tornado-hit area

Minneapolis officials have closed a large portion of north Minneapolis to traffic, because of damage caused by Sunday's tornado and the clean-up efforts.
by Dan Olson

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