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
Officials say costs from ND flooding adding up
Although spring flooding in North Dakota wasn't as bad advertised in some areas, officials who are totaling the damages said Friday the costs are piling up. The question is whether the final figure will impress the federal government.By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Some northeast ND roads still affected by flooding
Rural flooding continues to impact roads in northeastern North Dakota.By Associated Press , May 06, 2013
Even with data, flood prediction is tough
By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press , May 06, 2013
This river will rise
May 06, 2013
Even with reams of data, flood-predicting is tough
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Perched in a boat drifting slowly along the Red River, Dan Thomas kept one eye on a laptop and the other on a $60,000 piece of floating hardware that beamed sound waves deep into the flooding river. As the signal bounced off water molecules and returned, the laptop sorted it into data on the river's depth and speed and transmitted it instantly to the National Weather Service.By Dave Kolpack and Steve Karnowski, Associated Press , May 05, 2013
River tops major flood stage, but Fargo prepared
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The Red River has topped major flood stage in Fargo, but forecasters say the river should peak at an earlier date and a lower height than was predicted when the city began its flood preparation.By Associated Press , April 29, 2013
Fargo makes final push for flood prep
By Mike Nowatzki, Forum News Service , April 29, 2013
Officials advise caution for roads
FESSENDEN, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Transportation Department urged drivers Sunday to slow down and use caution because melting snow will push water onto some roads in the northeastern part of the state in the next few days.By Associated Press , April 29, 2013
Pipestem Creek hits flood stage
The National Weather Service Office in Bismarck issued a flood warning Sunday for Pipestem Creek near Pingree, N.D.By Chris Olson, The Jamestown Sun , April 29, 2013
Red River appears to have crested south of Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The National Weather Service says the Red River appears to have crested about 50 miles upstream of Fargo, and it isn't a top 10 flood.By Associated Press , April 27, 2013
More rain expected for swollen Midwest rivers
CLARKSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Communities in Illinois and Missouri fought Tuesday to hold back surging rivers swollen by days of drenching rain, even as an approaching storm system threatened new downpours.By Jim Salter and Jim Suhr, Associated Press , April 23, 2013
Sandbagging operations set in rural subdivisions
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The flood fight is kicking into high gear in southeastern North Dakota.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
Second sandbag push in Fargo up to 293,000
FARGO (AP) — Volunteers in Fargo have filled 293,000 sandbags as part of a second campaign to help protect against flooding on the Red River.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
Twin Cities volunteers help with Fargo sandbags
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The city of Fargo is getting help from other states in its quest to fill a million sandbags to prepare for expected spring flooding.By Associated Press , April 08, 2013
Many Cass residents wait for buyouts
By Erik Burgess, Forum News Service , April 08, 2013
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