FLOODING
Mystery Bridge Nr. 24: The Red Rock Bridges
Our 24th Mystery Bridge profile (as I counted the unusual bridge type in a salty German city as nr. 23) features not only one bridge, but as many as five, all going back to Marion County, Iowa, whic...
Posted on 5/16/13 at 5:53 AM
The Whole Story in 12 Words
A while back I was working on a story about the massive 2009 flood here in Jamestown for a company-wide project. The story ended up not getting used, but before it ended, we asked the project leader h...
Posted on 9/25/12 at 9:24 AM
2011...A Year in Review
The first year of the second century of Scouting is drawing to a close. How exciting to be part of a relevant, dynamic organization that does so much good for kids, families and communities! After th...
Posted on 12/30/11 at 5:57 PM
Living with Water: Your thoughts and experiences wanted.
It was almost hard to believe. Last month while we visited my husband's parents in Iowa, we ran into an old neighbor of theirs who has since moved to Texas. He and his wife moved there to be closer to...
Posted on 8/7/11 at 8:08 AM
More counties added to disaster list
Five North Dakota counties have been added to the state’s presidential disaster declaration in response to spring and summer flooding and storms, according to a news release from Gov. John Hoeve...
Posted on 7/13/10 at 12:41 PM
In the eye of the storm
By Jennifer Johnson, Forum News Service , April 08, 2013
From data to forecast
Flood experts rely on various methods of data-gathering for their forecasts, ranging from human observation to aerial mapping and river gauges.April 08, 2013
Sandbag-making part of pre-wedding times
By Helmut Schmidt, Forum News Service , April 08, 2013
State OKs $60,000 for first round of flood fight
The North Dakota Emergency Commission has approved funding to begin preparations for expected spring flooding.By Associated Press , April 02, 2013
New gauges deployed along Souris, Des Lacs rivers
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Water Commission is installing gauges along the Souris and Des Lacs rivers in northern North Dakota to help monitor possible flooding.By Associated Press , March 30, 2013
ND Guard has 2,000 members ready for flood fight
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota National Guard leader says there are more than 2,000 soldiers and airmen who are prepared to help with spring flooding.By Associated Press , March 26, 2013
Fargo, Cass to sandbag together
By Erik Burgess, Forum News Service , March 26, 2013
Hoeven: Project set for floor
By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press , March 26, 2013
DL Basin residents fear some progress lost
GRAND FORKS — The respite people living in North Dakota’s flood-plagued Devils Lake Basin enjoyed in 2012 likely will be short-lived.By Kevin Bonham, Forum News Service , March 25, 2013
Commission to fund flood protection study
BISMARCK (AP) — Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the State Water Commission will cover the $45,000 cost of a study for a flood protection project along the Souris River.By Associated Press , February 18, 2013
ND commission to fund flood protection study
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Jack Dalrymple says the State Water Commission will cover the $45,000 cost of a study for a flood protection project along the Souris River.February 17, 2013
Other Views: Flood plan: A dose of reality
A preliminary schedule for a Minot flood protection plan was laid out last week for members of the city council, and one thing is crystal clear after that presentation: Should Minot opt to move forward with the current plan, it will be a long, costly process with construction stretching to 2025.By Minot Daily News , February 11, 2013
‘Bathtub’ concerns property owners
By Dave Olson, Forum News Service , February 04, 2013
Outlook: Chances of major flooding are slim
Rest easy, sandbaggers. The Red River here has only a 6 percent chance of reaching major flood stage this spring, according to a flood outlook released Thursday by the National Weather Service.By By Mike Nowatzki, Forum News Service , January 25, 2013
Minot engineers say scaling back flood plan not worth it
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — Minot engineers say scaling back a $543 million flood control project is not worth the effort.January 06, 2013
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