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Disasters

Officials look to next steps after Red crests

Officials look to next steps after Red crests

The water is on its way down this morning on the Red River at Fargo-Moorhead, and today the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA - will be in Fargo-Moorhead to talk with local officials.
by Cathy Wurzer and Dan Gunderson

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Fargo-Moorhead calm as Red River crests

Fargo-Moorhead calm as Red River crests

The Red River crested in Fargo-Moorhead Sunday, with water levels right around 37 feet. For people who live along the river, the flood this year was a much different experience than it was when the river reached a record level in 2009.
by Tom Robertson

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Franken pushes for permanent flood protection

Appearing in Moorhead, U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., says the Red River Valley needs permanent flood protection.
by Dan Gunderson

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Expected Red crest down another half-foot at Fargo

Expected Red crest down another half-foot at Fargo

The projected crest of the Red River at Fargo, N.D., has dropped another half-foot.

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Fargo calm, confident as Red River approaches crest

Fargo calm, confident as Red River approaches crest

Flood-weary residents that have spent the last week getting ready to hold back the Red River cautiously prepared to celebrate what appeared to be a successful defense against the swollen waterway.
by Dave Kolpack, The Associated Press

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Fargo's flood fight in a word: efficient

A Fargo official says this year's flood fight has been one of the most efficient ever waged by the city.
by Dan Gunderson

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Police say driver reached for cell phone in crash that killed baby

Police say driver reached for cell phone in crash that killed baby

Police in suburban Minneapolis say a driver apparently reaching for a cell phone caused a three-vehicle crash that killed a 1-year-old child.

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What a difference a year can make

What a difference a year can make

This time, as the waters rise, people feel ready.

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Stearns County man killed after hitting dog on ATV

A central Minnesota man has died in an all-terrain vehicle crash which happened after he struck and killed a dog.

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