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Just in time: MN trooper saves woman from flooded car

MPR News Staff June 17, 2014, 12:59 PM Jun 17, 2014

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If it wasn’t for a Minnesota State Patrol trooper and other rescuers Monday night, we want me mourning the flooding’s first victim. Read more →

Duluth reopens another flood-damaged bridge

Dan Kraker June 27, 2013, 2:17 PM Jun 27, 2013

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One of the last remaining damaged bridges from last year’s devastating flooding in Duluth was reopened today – a year and a week after up to 10 inches of rain fell across the region, ripping up infrastructure and drowning hundreds of basements. Read more →

Myriad factors led to off-base Fargo-Moorhead flood predictions

David Cazares May 1, 2013, 7:32 AM May 1, 2013

After several revisions lowering the crest levels each time, the Red River in Fargo is predicted to crest today at 34 feet. That’s more than six feet below the record level and more than four feet below the low end of the weather service outlook.

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Flood trends are troublesome for Fargo-Moorhead

Dan Gunderson April 18, 2013, 12:40 PM Apr 18, 2013

The trend in recent history is toward ever larger floods. If that trend continues, at some point there will be a Red River flood that Fargo-Moorhead cannot defend against.

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Does late spring raise the flood risk?

Dan Gunderson April 5, 2013, 6:00 AM Apr 5, 2013

A two inch rain on top of melting snow could quickly change the flood outlook.

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Nearly six months after flood, some still without aid

Dan Kraker December 17, 2012, 1:48 PM Dec 17, 2012

While millions in dollars in flood assistance have been disbursed, many hard hit areas still need help. In many cases, officials say the biggest roadblock is some peoples’ unwillingness to ask for it.

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Work continues on Fargo Moorhead flood diversion

Dan Gunderson June 25, 2012, 12:55 PM Jun 25, 2012

Designers have completed much of the work on the first four-mile section of the 36-mile diversion ditch, which is designed to reduce flood risk for Fargo Moorhead.

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Trying to energize flood volunteers when there’s no flood

Dan Gunderson May 1, 2012, 11:15 AM May 1, 2012

A local arts based initiative is trying to encourage Fargo Moorhead residents to volunteer in the community as a way to celebrate a flood free spring.

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Repairs planned for historic Granite Falls bridge

Mark Steil January 19, 2012, 12:50 PM Jan 19, 2012

The Granite Falls Advocate Tribune says it looks like the well-known pedestrian bridge in the southwest Minnesota community is going to get some much needed fixing.

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Fargo wins grant for new approach to public art

Dan Gunderson December 8, 2011, 2:45 PM Dec 8, 2011

National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Rocco Landesman visited Fargo Thursday to talk about a public art project he says the NEA will use as a model across the country.

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Tag: Flooding

Just in time: MN trooper saves woman from flooded car

Duluth reopens another flood-damaged bridge

Myriad factors led to off-base Fargo-Moorhead flood predictions

Flood trends are troublesome for Fargo-Moorhead

Does late spring raise the flood risk?

Nearly six months after flood, some still without aid

Work continues on Fargo Moorhead flood diversion

Trying to energize flood volunteers when there’s no flood

Repairs planned for historic Granite Falls bridge

Fargo wins grant for new approach to public art