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Greater Minnesota

Oakport turns to levees instead of a million sandbags

Oakport turns to levees instead of a million sandbags

Oakport Township -- an area just north of Moorhead along the Red River -- was hard hit by floods last year. This year, instead of sandbag walls, the township is building a clay levee in some areas to protect more homes.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Newsmaker: The Red River Valley prepares for flooding

Newsmaker: The Red River Valley prepares for flooding

A quick thaw and several days of rain have residents of the Red River Valley preparing for flooding earlier than usual this year. Midmorning gets the latest on preparations.
by Paul Huttner

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Southern Minn. watches rising waters, and waits

There's a lot of concern, but so far no major flooding problems or damage along the rising Minnesota River in southern Minnesota. The river is still mainly below flood stage, but ice jams have been a concern.
by Mark Steil

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St. Cloud State to shut down 23 programs

St. Cloud State University says state budget cuts are forcing the school to close more than 10 percent of its programs.

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Western Minn. school on alert after e-mail threat

An e-mailed threat has prompted school officials to restrict access to Lac qui Parle Valley High School in western Minnesota.

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Bachmann wants congressional action on St. Croix bridge

Bachmann wants congressional action on St. Croix bridge

Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann says she will ask Congress to intervene in the ongoing dispute over a new bridge across the St. Croix River near Stillwater.
by Tim Nelson

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Fargo-Moorhead flood fight moves into high gear

Fargo-Moorhead flood fight moves into high gear

The National Weather Service predicts Red River flood waters will crest this coming Saturday. They say the water will reach 38 feet which is about three feet lower than last year's all-time record flood.
by Kate Smith and Dan Gunderson

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Woman seriously hurt in Faribault school bus crash

A Faribault school bus with children on board collided with a sport utility vehicle on Friday, seriously injuring one woman.

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Teen pleads guilty to shooting 2 Minn. clerks

A teenager has pleaded guilty to charges that he shot two Lincoln Park convenience store clerks multiple times in the back three years ago.

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