Moorhead officials call for volunteers, warn gawkersMarch 22, 2009 6:38 PMRising crest predictions for the Red River have Moorhead city officials pleading for more help and warning gawkers to stay away from the swollen Red River.
Sandbagging operations shift into high gearMarch 21, 2009 2:28 PMBy The Associated PressThe race to fill 1.5 million sandbags to fight what could be record flooding has shifted into high gear with the addition of 225 National Guard soldiers and more cutting-edge equipment.
Slideshow: Flood preparationsMarch 21, 2009 2:18 AMCounties and individuals in the Red River Valley spent Friday preparing for possible floods.
Pawlenty declares state of emergencyMarch 21, 2009 2:15 AMMinnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has declared a state of emergency in seven counties that border North Dakota in preparation for flooding in the Red River Valley.
Play2min 35secFargo has less time to prepare for higher floodingMarch 19, 2009 3:30 PMBy Tom RobertsonA new flood forecast for the Red River, projects that flood waters will crest higher and sooner than first thought.
Play53min 53secThe impact of climate change on the world's poorMarch 13, 2009 4:02 PMJim Lyons, of Oxfam America, discusses how climate change could affect the world's most vulnerable populations.
Play53min 58secThe coming challenges in public healthMarch 5, 2009 3:39 PMAmong the many effects of the economic crisis is the potential impact on public health, as federal and state governments cut back on programs that help communities respond to disease outbreaks and bioterror attacks. Midmorning talks with two public health experts on the challenges facing the nation's public health system.
Play3min 51secMnDOT to shore up road over abandoned mine shaftsMarch 2, 2009 3:00 AMBy Bob KelleherThe federal stimulus package provides funding for shovel-ready infrastructure projects, and in Minnesota one of those projects involves protecting the public from hazards left over from shoveling long ago.
Play3min 23secRed River flooding may hit new areas this yearFebruary 27, 2009 3:09 PMBy Dan GundersonThe National Weather Service predicts significant flooding in the Red River Valley this spring. Most communities should be safe from serious damage, but Mother Nature is complicating the flood forecasting.
Crash kills 1, closes portion of major Minneapolis streetFebruary 26, 2009 7:07 AMThe two-car accident happened on the city's south side on Hiawatha Ave. at 26th St. earlier this morning. A section of Hiawatha is expected to remain closed through morning rush hour.