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Disasters

Moorhead mayor urges residents to 'be vigilant'

Moorhead Mayor Mark Voxland said the hard work of local residents and some cooperation from Mother Nature could make this year's flood seem like a non-event.
by Dan Gunderson

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Highway 10 near Little Falls closed after flood damage

Highway 10 near Little Falls closed after flood damage

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed U.S. Highway 10 near Little Falls, because Mississippi River flooding has severely damaged approaches to a bridge. The closure affects the highway in both directions.
by Tim Nelson

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Some Fargo residents refuse to move despite floods

Some Fargo residents refuse to move despite floods

Mac Butler believes he'll beat the bloated Red River and save his home again this year. But a canoe and kayak are tied up outside his house just in case he's wrong.

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Hydrologist keeping close eye on flooding

So far, the 2010 flood season has been unusually busy in the Upper Midwest. No one knows that better then Steve Buan, the head hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Chanhassen.

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Flood project holds up in Browns Valley

Residents of Brown's Valley, Minnesota are nervously holding their breath to see if a brand new flood diversion project will keep their city dry from a rising Red River. For a few tense hours yesterday it looked like it wouldn't. The $4.2 million project started years ago, but isn't quite finished.

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Stillwater builds flood levee to protect downtown

City crews have built a 1,700-foot levee of concrete barriers to protect downtown Stillwater from the rising St. Croix River.

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Sgt. who saved girl from Minneapolis house explosion honored

A Hennepin County jail sergeant is receiving the sheriff department's highest award for his act of courage.

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Despite channel leak, Browns Valley stays dry

Despite channel leak, Browns Valley stays dry

Three years ago, the sign welcoming visitors to Browns Valley in western Minnesota was overtaken by floodwaters along with more than 100 homes and businesses.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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2010 flood season: Resources and links

2010 flood season: Resources and links

A list of resources with information about flooding in the Red River Valley and across Minnesota.

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Flood repetition presents psychological issue

The Red River is rising -- again. What's becoming an annual event causes a state of anxiety that can take a toll on the mental health of area residents.
by Cathy Wurzer

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