FLOODING
Devils Lake Levee to be Raised
The Army Corps of Engineers has hired a Minnesota company to raise part of the levee six feet to better protect the city of Devils Lake from the body of water with the same name.By Associated Press , September 02, 2010
Pomeroy Visits National Weather Service to Talk Lake Region
North Dakota Representative Earl Pomeroy was in Grand Forks today to visit with National Weather Service meteorologists about the state of Devils Lake
By Brady Mallory , September 01, 2010
"Next Steps" for Devils Lake
A new study on Devils Lake suggests buying out homes and farm buildings in two counties that were not threatened by floodwaters a year ago.By Associated Press , August 31, 2010
Oslo Hoping For Flood Relief and Dike Certification
Two Minnesota Congressman say they want to help make sure a Fargo-Moorhead diversion doesn't overwhelm the flood defenses of downstream cities.
By Victor Meza , August 26, 2010
Congressman Collin Peterson Talks to East Grand Forks About F-M Diversion
East Grand Forks officials and township leaders met with Congressman Collin Peterson on the Fargo-Moorhead diversion Project.
By Victor Meza , August 26, 2010
Red River Diversion Plan on Schedule
Congressional representatives from North Dakota and Minnesota say a possible delay in completing a Red River diversion study won't set back the project as some local officials fear.
By Dave Kolpack , August 26, 2010
Judge Give Corps Permission to Go on Private Land to Study Diversion
A judge has given Cass County's joint water board a permit to access land it had been unable to study along the route of a proposed Red River diversion project in the Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., area.August 26, 2010
Concerns Grow Over Devils Lake
As Devils Lake in north-central North Dakota continues to rise, concern is growing about how to prevent a spillover into the Sheyenne River and potentially devastating flooding downstream.By Associated Press , August 23, 2010
Fargo Diversion Could Be Delayed
Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker says a delay in the proposed Red River diversion project in the Fargo-Moorhead area is a "good possibility."By Associated Press , August 20, 2010
Devils Lake Eating Away at Camp Grafton
The North Dakota National Guard's Camp Grafton training area is shrinking, but not by design.By Associated Press , August 16, 2010
More Residents Leaving Home
It's a sight no one likes to see.
A family leaving their farm because its about to be swallowed up by the waters of Devils Lake.
By Ashley McMillan , August 05, 2010
More Families Leaving Rural Churchs Ferry
Churchs Ferry has been bought out for years.
And as residents outside of town try to carry on their livelihood, they run into countless problems.
By Ashley McMillan , August 02, 2010
Devils Lake Outlet Could Buy Time
State officials say an outlet on Devils Lake is pumping more floodwaters into the Sheyenne River, helping buy time until a permanent solution is found.By Associated Press , August 02, 2010
Grant Helps Crookston's Flood Protection
The Minnesota DNR is giving Crookston a nine million dollar grant to help fund some of their flood projects.
By Brady Mallory , July 28, 2010
Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion May Impact Grand Forks & East Grand Forks
A Representative from Norman County met with East Grand Forks City Leaders to update them on the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion.
By Victor Meza , July 27, 2010
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