Heavy rains delay Lake Region planting
The extra water flowing into the Lake Region from last weekend's storm is putting a halt to what's already been a late planting season for area farmers. Mother Nature will force farmers to stay out of the fields for days, with fewer than ten percent of crops planted already.
RELATED CONTENTMcConnel AFB chosen over Grand Forks for Air Force tanker mission
We begin with breaking news. The Grand Forks Air Base has been passed over for a new tanker mission. Wichita's McConnell Air Base has been selected to be the main operating base for the new air refueling tanker.
RELATED CONTENTMandatory evacuation order issued as Cavalier, ND prepares for Renwick Dam failure
Residents in Cavalier, North Dakota are under a mandatory evacuation starting at 7 o'clock tonight as they face the very real possibility of a devastating flood.
RELATED CONTENTCrystal, ND residents battle flood waters
One of the hardest hit towns in northeastern North Dakota is the small town of Crystal, which is just north of Grafton. Residents are struggling to keep water out of their basements and some businesses are surrounded by water.
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RELATED CONTENTHeavy rains postpone Devils Lake outlet opening
The recent rain has dumped more than three of inches of water on the Lake Region. The extra water means the region will have to wait longer for the two Devils Lake outlets to turn on and bring much needed flood relief.
RELATED CONTENTCrystal, ND flooding prompts voluntary evacuation
The rain keeps falling as residents of Crystal, North Dakota battle the worst flood they've seen since 2004. The situation in Crystal has become so dire that Mayor Larry McCullum ordered a voluntary evacuation for those who live on the west side of the town.
RELATED CONTENTND democrats work on next session game plan
North Dakota democrats met in Grand Forks today to discuss the recent legislative session. Some felt there were some missed opportunities in the session and are a working out a plan to correct them next time.
Spirit Lake petition petition numbers reevaluated
Petitioners trying to remove Spirit Lake tribal chairman Roger Yankton say they don't need as many signatures to validate their petition as originally thought. They're planning to take their case to the Spirit Lake election board when they turn the petition in.
RELATED CONTENTCrossing the Border: Keeping border crossing traffic running smoothly
As many 2,500 Canadian cars cross the border at the Pembina border crossing on a busy weekend day. Field officers at the port of entry do what they can to make sure things go as smoothly as possible to avoid long wait times.
RELATED CONTENTRiver Cities Speedway race postponed after fuel truck accident
The first races at River Cities Speedway were temporarily postponed today as a fuel truck brought down two power lines.
Flipside of the Flood: Lake Region farms reborn as campgrounds
The rise of Devils Lake has swallowed hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, crushing the livelihoods of those affected. But some former farming families have switched gears, turning the lake from damaging to dollar signs.
RELATED CONTENTAuthorities reassess search strategy for Walsh County man
After nearly three weeks of searching for 55-year-old Guy Miller, the rescue efforts on the Forest River may be changing. Grand Forks County Water Rescue has had divers in the water every day since Miller's disappearance but on Sunday the team will reassess their strategy.
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With gas prices soaring above four dollars a gallon in the Midwest, a local station offers some relief.
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The Powerball jackpot reaches a new high of 600 million dollars. Lottery officials expect this number to continue soaring before the drawing Saturday night.
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