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Breckenridge residents wait for river to climb

Breckenridge residents wait for river to climb Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - People in the southern Valley are holding out hope tonight the Red River will continue to climb slowly. While sandbags are on hand for homeowners, none has been placed around houses in Breckenridge.

March 15, 2010

Dilworth considers lawsuit to stop decision on flood control

Dilworth considers lawsuit to stop decision on flood control Dilworth, Minn. (WDAY TV) - The city of Dilworth may consider filing a lawsuit to stop a final decision on permanent flood control in the metro. It's hired a powerful Minneapolis attorney to fight for the legal reasons why a diversion should be in North Dakota.

March 11, 2010

No arrests expected in Fargo bomb scare

No arrests expected in Fargo bomb scare Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - No arrests are expected in a bomb scare that forced a Fargo school and nearby homes to be evacuated. The suspicious items turned out to be what's believed to be science projects from South Campus Two.

March 10, 2010

Volunteer turnout for sandbag effort picks up

Volunteer turnout for sandbag effort picks up Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - While some sandbag volunteers are getting frustrated there aren't more people from Moorhead helping, turnout is picking up. People, not even living in the city, are part of why the lofty goal of 300-thousand bags is closer to completion.

March 07, 2010

Minnesota Senator addresses fears about diversion plans

Minnesota Senator addresses fears about diversion plans Moorhead, Minn. (WDAY TV) - A Minnesota lawmaker isn't budging about what permanent flood control plan he favors for the Red River Valley. Senator Al Franken stopped in Moorhead and Hendrum to address fears the federal government isn't concerned about smaller towns.

March 06, 2010

Changes to levees mean fewer sandbags will be needed

Changes to levees mean fewer sandbags will be needed Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - The extra time we have to plan for the flood is meaning extra protection for people in the Rose Creek neighborhood of Fargo. The flood preparations will help for the short term, but could also mean a lot less work for years to come.

March 04, 2010

Video: Heavy sandbags cause a warehouse floor to collapse

Video: Heavy sandbags cause a warehouse floor to collapse Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - A scary situation during rush hour tonight in Fargo. Heavy sandbags caused a warehouse floor to collapse. To make matters worse, the weight of all those bags broke a gas line, making it twice as dangerous for crews at the scene.

March 01, 2010

Meritcare, City of Fargo work together to avoid evacuation rush

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - After mass evacuations last spring, Meritcare now believes it's in a better position this flood fight. Hospital administrators cite the Sanford Health merger as one of the reasons patients will likely be more protected.

February 26, 2010

Rural homeowners concerned with overland and river flooding

Rural homeowners concerned with overland and river flooding Kindred, ND (WDAY TV) - With heightened concern rivers will hit major flood stage this spring; rural homeowners also have overland flooding to worry about. Breakouts from rivers led to problems in the past, and this year, all the snow we've had won't help matters once it melts.

February 24, 2010

Running out of time to get flood insurance coverage

Running out of time to get flood insurance coverage (WDAY TV) - Insurance companies are getting more calls from homeowners now that the flood forecast is looking more troublesome. With a 30 day waiting period, that means not much time is left for those of you without insurance to get it.

February 21, 2010

ND taxpayers say government takes advantage of some homeowners

(WDAY TV) - Some North Dakota taxpayers are frustrated. They say local and state governments take advantage of some homeowners. They call property taxes unfair and are now trying to get a measure on the November ballot to get rid of them.

February 19, 2010

National Weather Service raises its flood outlook for Wilkin County

National Weather Service raises its flood outlook for Wilkin County Breckenridge, Minn. (WDAY TV) - Bad news tonight for people in the southern valley as they get a glimpse of the latest flood forecast. WDAY 6 News has learned the National Weather Service is upping its flood outlook for the area.

February 18, 2010

Emergency crews forced to deal with narrow roadways

(WDAY TV) - We've told you the stories about how snow is hindering drivers getting from place to place, but what about emergency crews. Fire and ambulance workers are having one of the most difficult winters in recent memory, which puts you at risk.

February 12, 2010

Family of slain Fargo dentist is taking safety measures after accused mastermind posts $1 million bail

Family of slain Fargo dentist is taking safety measures after accused mastermind posts $1 million bail Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Tonight the family of slain Fargo dentist, Philip Gattuso, is taking safety measures after the accused mastermind of the crime posted one million dollars bail this afternoon. Gene Kirkpatrick is believed to be on his way back to Oklahoma tonight, just hours after talking exclusively with WDAY.

February 11, 2010

City of Fargo unveils Flood Information Center

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - Homeowners in Fargo now has a unique way to see when and if their house and property will be hit by rising water. The city is unveiling a Flood Information Center on its website. Part of it is an interactive map.

February 10, 2010

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