Preparing for a flood? Here's some sandbagging 101

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Sandbagging is already underway around the state as communities brace themselves for some serious flooding in the forecast.
Sandbag dikes can be a great way to protect homes and whole communities from flood damage. Watch the video below for some basics on building and stacking sandbags.
For a full explanation, check out this report by NDSU Extention.
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