Study Concludes Red River Diversion Won't Impact Environment

The Army Corps of Engineers says a study has concluded that a planned diversion of the Red River around Fargo-Moorhead will not have any significant impacts on the environment. The nearly $2 billion flood protection project has been authorized by the U.S. Senate but not by the House. No money has been approved for construction. Some people upstream of the north-flowing river worry that the diversion is overpriced, will damage farmland and will worsen flooding in their areas.

• Sep 20, 2013

Minn. Counties Hit By June Storms Get Federal Help

President Obama has signed a federal disaster declaration for 18 Minnesota counties hit hard by severe storms, high winds and flooding in late June. The declaration issued Thursday makes federal disaster aid available to state and eligible local governments.

• Jul 25, 2013

Heavy Rain Causes Street Flooding In Grand Marais

Residents of Grand Marais are sweeping up dirt and debris after intense storms dumped more than 3 inches of rain along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. The rain caused street flooding in downtown Grand Marais Thursday, but the water has since receded. Some flooded basements are reported.

• Jul 19, 2013

Severe Weather Forces Mpls. Triathlon To Improvise

Some of Saturday morning's worst weather hit as athletes were preparing for the annual Lifetime Tri Minneapolis near Lake Nokomis. The final steps of any triathlon are reason to celebrate, but the finish line at the Lifetime Tri Minneapolis also meant victory over unexpected obstacles.

• Jul 13, 2013

2 Families Rescued By Boat, 3 Roads Washed Out In S. Metro

Two Dundas families had to be rescued from their homes by boat after nearly seven inches of rain fell over night in Rice County. According to Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn, four families total have been displaced in the small town of Dundas, located an hour south of the metro. Three roads are also washed out in Rice Country near Dundas, he said.

• Jul 13, 2013

Despite Water Main Break, Lynx Game Scheduled To Go On

A water main break in downtown Minneapolis shut off water for a number of businesses and had some unsure whether the Minnesota Lynx would be able to play their game as scheduled this evening.

• Jul 9, 2013

Clearing Mississippi River Logjam Could Cost $25,000

Storm-swept trees and branches, some as big as telephone poles, are creating a logjam on the Mississippi River near downtown St. Paul. Workers haven't been able to clear the debris because contractors were concerned about the high water levels.

• Jul 3, 2013

After Days Of Rain, Watertown, Delano Deal With Flooding

Following the torrents of rain received over the past several days has arrived the inevitable rising of our rivers. The Crow River is among the first to get a flood warning tag from the National Weather Service, and in excess of 15 feet, it is set to crest sometime Thursday.

• Jun 25, 2013

Duluth Still Recovering 1 Year After Flooding

It came on faster than anyone could have imagined. One year ago today, 10 inches of rain fell north of the Twin Cities in Duluth, causing widespread flooding. And today a lot of rebuilding still needs to be done. Many roads washed away from the force of the water and created sinkholes large enough to swallow cars.

• Jun 19, 2013

Flooding Closes Hwy 36 Underpass In Roseville, Hwy 280 Near Lauderdale

The underpass of Highway 36 on Fairview Avenue in Roseville is temporarily closed due to flooding after a sudden downpour late Saturday afternoon. According to WCCO Radio's Edgar Linares, a car was submerged on Fairview Avenue in waist-deep water. "Police are on both sides of the underpass stopping cars from going in there," Linares said. "It doesn't look like any one is inside the car. There's some people standing off to the side, but they're not letting anyone go through that particular section of the road."

• Jun 15, 2013

Red Cross: Sprinklers Flood Family Out Of Maplewood Apartment

A Maplewood family was in need of assistance Thursday night, according to the Red Cross, after sprinklers flooded their apartment.

• Jun 6, 2013

Bill That Includes N.D. Diversion Passes U.S. Senate

North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says a measure that would authorize a Red River flood diversion project has passed the Senate. The nearly $2 billion proposal to move water around Fargo is part of the 2013 Water Resources Development Act.

• May 15, 2013

Even With Reams Of Data, Flood-Predicting Is Tough

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.

• May 5, 2013

Red River In Fargo Beginning To Recede After Crest

The Red River in Fargo is beginning to recede. The river peaked early Wednesday at an unofficial mark of 33.32 feet, which is more than 15 feet above flood stage.

• May 2, 2013

Red River Appears To Crest In Fargo

The Red River appears to have crested in Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn. National Weather Service meteorologist Greg Gust says it appears a preliminary crest of 33.27 feet was reached early Wednesday.

• May 1, 2013

Senators Headline Public Meeting On Fargo Flooding

Republican Sen. John Hoeven from North Dakota and Democratic Sen. Amy Kloubuchar from Minnesota are headlining a public meeting on flooding in the Fargo area.

• May 1, 2013

Red River Close To Cresting In Fargo-Moorhead Area

The Red River appeared close to reaching its peak in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., after the National Weather Service dropped its crest forecast for the third straight day.

• Apr 30, 2013

Fargo Commissioners Vote To Restore Spring Cleanup

The dash for trash is back on track in North Dakota's largest city.

• Apr 30, 2013

Weather Service Drops Fargo Crest Prediction Again

A Red River flood that a week ago was predicted to challenge the record is now unlikely to reach the 100,000-plus sandbags and the miles of clay levees built for defense, Fargo officials said Monday.

• Apr 29, 2013

Weather Service Drops Fargo Crest Prediction Again

The National Weather Service on Monday lowered the expected crest forecast in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., to 35.5 feet on Wednesday morning, down from the 37-foot prediction that was issued Sunday.

• Apr 29, 2013

Fargo-Moorhead Ready & Waiting For Crest

While we enjoyed a warm, dry day the fight against rising waters is on.

• Apr 28, 2013

Long Winter Gave Red River Valley Residents Plenty Of Flood Prep Time

It seems some of the people of Fargo are unglazed by impending flood waters. Firefighter Benjamin Willey is one of them. "Don't know of you ever get used to them. Come to expect them I guess," Willey said.

• Apr 27, 2013

Flood-Prone Fargo Residents Mull Over Home Buyouts

A team from the city of Fargo is trying to help homeowner Dave Hinkley protect the land he loves.

• Apr 27, 2013

Red River Appears To Have Crested South Of Fargo

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.

• Apr 27, 2013

Fargo, Moorhead Prepare For Spring Floods

Hundreds of high school students will be getting out of school Friday to help place about 100,000 sandbags around the city to protect a couple of hundred homes against Red River flooding.

• Apr 26, 2013

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