Disasters

March 2, 2011 6:37 AM

FEMA encourages Minnesotans to get flood insurance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Minnesota residents and businesses to buy flood insurance before it's too late.

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March 1, 2011 4:13 PM

Body of missing McGregor man found in woods

The body of a missing McGregor man has been found in woods near where he was last seen more than a month ago.

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February 28, 2011 11:28 AM

Fire destroys 3 businesses in small Minn. town

A town in west-central Minnesota is facing a devastating loss: a fire destroyed three of the town's main businesses.

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February 27, 2011 2:59 PM

Moorhead sandbagging more automated this time around

The city of Moorhead is using a mechanized approach to filling sandbags this year. The city had two custom-designed machines built to make the operation safer and more efficient.

by Dan Gunderson

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February 27, 2011 2:40 PM

Fargo residents along Red River avoid flood buyouts

Fargo's citywide buyout plan is designed to protect the city in the event of a so-called 500-year flood, which would require the removal of at least 800 homes. Some homeowners feel they are being unduly pressured to sell.

by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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February 27, 2011 1:44 PM

Minn. dive team willing to take on risk

The South Central Dive Team, a volunteer organization, answers the call when anglers, snowmobilers and others fall through the ice and need rescue in southern Minnesota near Fairmont.

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February 25, 2011 6:49 PM

Panel awards Metrodome roof repair contract

The commission that owns the aging Metrodome in Minneapolis was awarded a contract to the only firm that bid on replacing the roof that collapsed under heavy snow in mid-December.