Disasters

April 8, 2011 9:53 AM

Rising waters slow on Red River, but high crest still expected

The rise of flood waters on the Red River has started to slow down, but forecasters still expect a crest this weekend of 39.5 feet.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 8, 2011 12:00 AM

Red River Valley cities plea for more flood mitigation funds

Minnesota legislators toured flood mitigation projects in Moorhead Friday and listened to several mayors plead for more money to fight floods.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 7, 2011 4:43 PM

Preparations make the difference in 2011 flood fight

Moorhead needs roughly a million fewer sandbags this year than it did in 2009, not only because of more levees, but because the city has been aggressive in buying properties near the Red River.

by Tom Robertson

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April 7, 2011 10:14 AM

Weather service lowers flood crest range in Fargo-Moorhead

Water on the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead continues a steady rise of about 4 feet every 24 hours. Officials anticipate the flooding will reach between 39 and 40 feet sometime this weekend or early next week.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 7, 2011 9:58 AM

Japan lifts new tsunami warning after strong quake

Japan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore.

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April 6, 2011 4:37 PM

Photos: As river rises, flood fight picks up in Fargo-Moorhead

Volunteers and homeowners are building sandbag dikes to ready themselves for the expected rise of the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead to between 39 and 41 feet by late this weekend.

by Ann Arbor Miller

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April 6, 2011 4:00 PM

Dayton issues emergency flood declaration

Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency for 46 Minnesota counties impacted by spring flooding.

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April 6, 2011 12:52 PM

Stillwater Lift Bridge to close due to river crest

Minnesota transportation officials say the Stillwater Lift Bridge will be closed Friday morning in anticipation of a second crest of the St. Croix River.

by Rupa Shenoy