- Flood insurance: Who needs it and how to get it
Minnesotans who live near rivers and streams at risk of flooding this spring are being urged to purchase flood insurance.March 4, 2011 - Latest flood predictions put Shakopee and Jordan on alert
The newest National Weather Service flood predictions target Scott County towns Shakopee and Jordan. Both Minnesota River towns are the most likely to be the hardest hit by rising water levels this spring.March 4, 2011 - Major flood risk edges up for some Minn. towns
The chance of major flooding in parts of Minnesota edged upward in the wake of heavy snow over the Presidents Day weekend.March 3, 2011 - NWS: 1-in-3 chance of record flooding in Fargo-Moorhead
Upcoming weather conditions are predicted to be colder and wetter than normal. If colder conditions persist, flooding could be pushed into mid-April.March 3, 2011 - Updraft: Storm next week, then rain and higher temps could be 'flood trigger'
MPR meteorologist Paul Huttner is concerned that a weather pattern change could be a "flood trigger" in the next two weeks.March 3, 2011 - FEMA encourages Minnesotans to get flood insurance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Minnesota residents and businesses to buy flood insurance before it's too late.March 2, 2011 - Moorhead sandbagging more automated this time around
The city of Moorhead is using a mechanized approach to filling sandbags this year. The city had two custom-designed machines built to make the operation safer and more efficient.February 27, 2011 - Fargo residents along Red River avoid flood buyouts
Fargo's citywide buyout plan is designed to protect the city in the event of a so-called 500-year flood, which would require the removal of at least 800 homes. Some homeowners feel they are being unduly pressured to sell.February 27, 2011 - Dayton says early planning is key to flood prep
Gov. Mark Dayton says early planning will be the key to successfully combat expected widespread flooding this spring.February 23, 2011 - After the snow, communities prepare for heavy flood risk
Most Minnesotans are still shoveling out after the latest storm, but some communities are even more concerned about what happens when the snow melts.February 22, 2011 - As flood prep picks up, fatigue sets in for many
As communities throughout Minnesota prepare for anticipated spring flooding, the disruption and stress of what's become an annual event is causing many to experience flood fatigue.February 21, 2011 - Forecaster expects Red River flood risk to stay high
The National Weather service says the spring flood risk has increased slightly along the Red River since last month's outlook. Forecasters are concerned a wet weather pattern will worsen conditions over the next few weeks.February 17, 2011 - Fargo gets jump on expected flood, starts filling sandbags
Anticipating spring flooding along the Red River, volunteers in Fargo, N.D., began filling sandbags Monday. They plan to fill 3 million sandbags in the next month.February 14, 2011 - 'Sandbag Central' opens in Fargo
Efforts are underway in Fargo, N.D., to fill 3 million sandbags by mid-March in anticipation of the area's third consecutive major spring flood.February 14, 2011 - Couple gives up fight against Red River, leaves Riverview Circle
Bruce and Vikki Johnson have decided to take a buyout and move out of their Moorhead home in advance of this spring's flood season. News Cut writer Bob Collins recalls the time he spent with the Johnsons during the flood of '09, when they decided to stay in their home and fight the rising Red River.February 13, 2011
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