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Could springtime flooding lead to spread of invasive carp?
This spring's widespread flooding across the Midwest has brought destruction and economic hardship in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. Minnesota, still in the midst of the spring flooding season, has seen rivers swell and tributaries spill their banks.
Southern Minn. rivers likely to rise again from spring snowstorm melt; Red River Valley remains hopeful
Just as celebrations of "ideal conditions" and the "perfect melt" began creeping into talk of the spring flood season in Minnesota, the reminder that spring can be unpredictable has arrived: Several forecasts suggest the state might be in for a walloping wintry storm by the end of the week.
Crookston's Red Lake River forecast, prep looks good -- so far; Red River continues its rapid rise near Fargo
While cities and towns in the southern part of the state slowly exhale as floodwaters slowly recede, they do so with caution. Heavy rain or snow could cause the rivers to rise and crest yet again. And in the Red River Valley in northwestern Minnesota, forecasters expect a series of crests downriver beginning this weekend.
Alumni describe what it means to see their teams in Final Four
Twin Cities-based alumni from Auburn University, Michigan State, Texas Tech and the University of Virginia talk about their schools, traditions, cheers and histories.
Twin Cities shops, workplaces go dog-friendly, but not everyone digs it
Retailers and companies that have gone dog-friendly say the move has helped recruit workers and lure new customers. They also acknowledge it's opened the door to some messy situations.
Closed off by flooding, Henderson copes by throwing a party; Red River continues its rise
The south-central Minnesota town of Henderson is throwing its first-ever Flood Fest to embrace the flood that's closed off crucial roads, and to call attention to the need for flood mitigation. Meanwhile, in the Red River Valley, all eyes are on the gauges.
'It has a temper': Floodwaters test a Red River Valley family farm
Dry weather and a slow snow melt has lowered the flood risk for the cities along the Red River. But just beyond them, across the countryside, farmers and rural residents are still preparing for flooding that might isolate them for days.