Disasters

Flood waters still isolate many rural homes
Many roads in rural parts of North Dakota are still under water because of flooding. In Cass County, it's not just the Red River that's causing flooding. The Sheyenne River and other tributaries have made parts of the county a lake.
As of today, all 179 victims who sued the state for the 35W bridge collapse have agreed to settlements with the state of Minnesota. MPR's Tom Crann asked Susan Holden, who headed up the panel that oversaw the settlement process, about the terms of the settlement.
Second crest prediction goes even lower
The National Weather Service says the Red River is now expected to crest on Saturday at between 35 and 36 feet in Fargo-Moorhead. That's four to five feet lower than earlier outlooks for a second crest.
Fargo-Moorhead awaits second crest of Red River
National Weather Service forecasters predict the Red River will crest again next week in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, MPR reporter Dan Gunderson, a hydrologist, and the director of North Dakota's Human Services Department join Midday for an update on the flooding.