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	Police investigate faucet prank Someone turned on an outside faucet and flooded the homeowner's basement.

	Oberstar joins flood fight Flood fighters are bringing in reinforcements in hopes of getting plans for a North Dakota Red River diversion through Congress.

	Heavy hitter in Congress to be in Fargo Thursday to talk flood protection He's considered a key player in Congress and Minnesota Representative James Oberstar's support will be critical to the success of funding for the proposed Red River Diversion project. He'll be in Fargo Thursday to meet with local leaders about the project.

	"Code Red" to include weather alerts If you live in the county, Fargo and West Fargo, you can now sign up for weather alerts.

	Conrad hearing examines Devils Lake impacts Officials in the Fargo area say they're willing to help with flood control in Devils Lake but would need to upgrade water treatment facilities.

	Meteorologist heads to Ethiopia The warning coordinator for the National Weather Service in Grand Forks is heading overseas to help the African nation establish a disaster management program.

	Happy Hooligans welcome home Airman On Friday, Aug. 13, a captain in the North Dakota Air National Guard will return home from a seven-month deployment to the United Arab Emirates on United Airlines flight 6554 at 4:02 p.m. at Hector International Airport.

	Waiting for diversion answers Flood prone communities north of Fargo-Moorhead worried about the effects the proposed Red River diversion will have on them may get answers soon on what will be done to protect them.

	Climax mayor shocked by corps projections The numbers indicate that during a 50-year flood, the Red River diversion could raise the river level more than 29 inches

	Construction in Moorhead causes local restaurant to close temporarily Construction is more than just a nuisance for Thai Orchid restaurant in Moorhead.

	Diversion tax heads to voters Cass county commissioners have approved a resolution placing a proposed half-cent sales tax for flood control on the November ballot.

	FM toll bridge debt The company that owns the 12th-15th Avenue north toll bridge in Fargo-Moorhead wants the cities to take on its debt or extend the time it has to turn the bridge over to the cities.

	Keith Monson speaks out against diversion As a member of the Rush River Water Board, the Harwood area farmer is one of the few elected officials in the Fargo area who's speaking out against the proposed Red River diversion.

	Cass County to get money for home buyouts Action in Congress means Cass County, North Dakota will be able to finish the home buyout process from the 2009 flood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency had run out of money.

	Canadians opposed to Red River Diversion Canadians came to Fargo to tell landowners critical of the proposed Red River diversion that their concerns are justified. Jack Jonas is among Manitoban's impacted by the massive Winnipeg floodway. He says while the project has protected Winnipeg from Red River floodwaters, it's hurt areas both upstream and downstream from the city.

	High water on Highway 10 Water has receeded off highway 10 in the Lake Park area.

	Anti-diversion rally tonight A rally is scheduled tonight in Fargo as groups opposing the Fargo-Moorhead Red River diversion gather to unite in their efforts.

	Corps allows more time to comment The deadline for comments has been moved from July 26 to Aug. 9.

	Pawlenty agrees to study retention plan Peterson says using Minnesota lakes could hold back a half million acre feet of water.

	Devils Lake options under consideration Congressman Earl Pomeroy was in Devils Lake this weekend to discuss the region’s flood situation.

	New mayor in Devils Lake Dick Johnson has been a city commissioner for 22 years and says the experience has prepared him.

	Dike proposal has Meadow Creek homeowners and their trees worried If constructed, a proposed earthen dike in Meadow Creek in South Fargo will eliminate hundreds of mature trees and affect sixteen backyards.

	Moorhead approves levee plan The Moorhead City Council has approved several permanant flood protection projects.

	Oxbow secures flood protection funds The state will pay 60 percent of the $500,000 project. The Southeast Cass Water District will pay $80,000, plus seven years' interest.

	Mosquito battle is stepped up Ben Prather, who heads up Cass County Vector Control says trap counts in the rural areas are about three times higher than what we’re seeing in town.

	Storms bring large hail, flash floods Tennis ball-size hail was reported near Callaway, MN

	Cass flood buyouts getting back on schedule The county had hoped to have those buyouts completed months ago. But FEMA ran out of money.

	Former Fargo man's dream turns to nightmare Howard Blegan returned to the farm his grandfather homesteaded 130 years ago. Now most of that land has been flooded by Devils Lake.

	F-M housing starts strongest in four years F-M Homebuilders Association president Terry Becker says the just-expired federal tax credits played a part, but he's confident the trend will continue.

	Moorhead awarded for 2009 flood response City leaders will accept the award at an August ceremony in Boston.

	Cass County flood costs much lower than 2009 The total for this year is about 720-thousand dollars.

	Walaker to receive national award The U-S Small Business Administration will present him with the 2010 Phoenix award.

	FEMA highlights ND on Youtube FEMA’s web videos are meant to capture the voice and perspective of a community involved in a disaster.

	Moorhead approves permit to move buyout home Some 60 residents of the Johnson Farms development on the city's south side signed a petition against the move.

	The Red drops below flood stage We have now reached a significant milestone. The Red River is now below flood stage in Fargo-Moorhead.

	Canadian Minister says F-M outlet is right solution Steve Ashton says done right, it works.

	USDA grant to pay for ring dikes Congressman Earl Pomeroy says the money will go to the Red River Basin Commission.

	Survey: Moorhead Residents Pleased With Flood Fight Efforts Moorhead residents were pleased with how the city handled this year's flood fight.

	Cost Of Flood Less Than Last Year The cost of this year's flood fight for the city of Fargo is only about a third of last year's record flood.

	Rural Cass County residents will get help cleaning up sandbags starting Monday. Rural Cass County residents will get help cleaning up sandbags starting Monday.

	Disaster teams from FEMA are tallying up spring flood damages in Fargo and Cass County Disaster teams from FEMA are tallying up spring flood damages in Fargo and Cass County.

	2nd Street North Reopening Today 2nd Street North Reopening Today

	ND providing $300k for expanded flood study North Dakota's water commission is providing $300,000 for an expanded study of a flood protection plan for Fargo and neighboring Moorhead, Minn.

	Fargo City Commission Votes In An Upstream Water Retention Project The Fargo City Commission has voted unanimously to have staff come up with a funding formula to determine how much the city will benefit if Fargo decides to get involved in a upstream water retention project planned near Wheaton

	Cass County and Fargo want cease fire over flood protection debate Cass County and the city of Fargo have been talking about a "cease fire" over their differing views on a sales tax for permanent flood protection.

	Army Corps requests North Dakota diversion The Army Corps of Engineers has officially requested approval to move forward on a flood diversion channel on the North Dakota side of the Red River.

	Moorhead conducts post-flood survey Now that the Red River has dropped below major flood stage, Moorhead officials are asking residents about how the city should respond to future floods.

	Fargo levees coming down starting Friday Clay levees that protected City of Fargo property during this spring's flood threat will start to come down Friday.

	Moorhead has started the process of taking down it’s flood levee’s Moorhead has started the process of taking down it’s flood levee’s.

	Another Red River bridge reopens Another Red River bridge between North Dakota and Minnesota has reopened as the river continues to recede.

	Civil Air Patrol completes 3-state flood mission The civil air patrol says it has completed its flood response mission in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.

	River to drop below major flood stage in Fargo The Red River is continuing a gradual decline in Fargo and should drop below major flood stage Wednesday.

	Sandbag Levee Removal Assistance Program The City of Fargo has developed a program to provide assistance for property owners unable to remove sandbags used to protect their property during the flood.

	Officials in Fargo area prep for flood cleanup Fargo, N.D. _ Turns out the land known for some of the most fertile crop soil in the world isn't too bad for holding back floodwaters.

	Mayor Dennis Walaker is pushing for a county-wide half-cent sales tax Mayor Dennis Walaker is pushing for a county-wide half-cent sales tax to help cover the local share of a North Dakota Red River diversion.

	Missing Foot of Red Water Found It ended up on Mayor Dennis Walaker's desk.

	National Guard rescues flooded travelers The driver of a car will be cited for driving on a county road south of Harwood that is closed because of flooding.

	UND researchers use drone to gather flood data University of North Dakota researchers are using a small, remotely piloted aircraft to gather flood data.

	Driving is still a challenge in Clay County Driving is still a challenge in Clay County with many roads still impacted by floodwaters.

	The National Guard, state patrol and D-N-R have pulled out of Moorhead The National Guard, state patrol and D-N-R have pulled out of Moorhead

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VOLUNTEER Message Center

Cass County Government will contract for removal of sandbags from rural residences in unincorporated areas of Cass County. Residents of incorporated cities should check with their city officials regarding sandbag pick up. Rural residents will be required to remove sandbag levees and place the sandbags on the public street or end of their driveway in the public right of way. Contractors will not be authorized to enter private property to remove bags.

Pickup of sandbags in areas affected by Red or Wild Rice River flooding will begin the week of March 29'" A second and final pass through the areas affected by Red or Wild Rice River flooding will be made the weekof April 5th.

Pickup of sandbags in areas affected by the Sheyenne, Maple, or Rush Rivers will be scheduled after the ongoing flood threat subsides. Further information will be available regarding these areas at a later date.

For further information, contact Keith Berndt, County Engineer, at (701)298-2370

CASS COUNTY DOESN’T NEED ANYMORE VOLUNTEERS

Cass County has joined Fargo and Moorhead and ended its call for flood volunteers. The county says the outpouring of volunteers has been tremendous. Most of the work throughout the county has been completed.

FARGO, N.D. (March 17, 2010) – All volunteer shuttle sites are now closed and will remain closed. Sites will not re-open tomorrow, Thursday, March 18. We have reached our goal of filling one million sandbags and volunteers are no longer needed to help place sandbags in neighborhoods. The City of Fargo would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many citizens who took the time to help fill and place sandbags in our community.

Sandbag Central Put On Hold at 5 p.m. Wednesday

FARGO, N.D. (March 17, 2010) – Thanks to the tremendous effort put forth by volunteers, we have reached our goal of approximately one million sandbags. Sandbag filling operations at sandbag central are being were put on hold at 5:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 17. Volunteer efforts at sandbag central werel also be put on hold at that time. Sandbag filling efforts will resume if necessary.

Volunteers are now asked to call the Volunteer Hotline after 9am Thursday (3/'18) For more information on sandbagging call 701- 476-4000.

No additional volunteers are needed at the UP Center. Volunteers are in the field….NO volunteers needed in CassCounty.

Clay County still looking for volunteers at Nemzek Hall on the MSUM campus.

Fargo’s Sandbag Central closed at 5pm.

Bus Change for Volunteers

FARGO, N.D. (March 16, 2010) –The last bus for volunteers from The First Assembly of God Church will now leave at 8:00 p.m. tonight and not 7:00 p.m. as previously scheduled. Volunteers will return to The First Assembly of God Church tonight at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday departures will run from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Sandbagging Volunteers Urgently Needed

FARGO, N.D. (March 16, 2010) – Volunteers are urgently needed in Fargo and Cass County to help with sandbagging efforts. Volunteers for Fargo are asked to meet at First Assembly of God Church (door L) at 3401 25^th St. South in Fargo. Volunteers for Cass County are asked to meet at the Urban Plains Center at 5225 31^st Ave. South, Fargo.

Volunteers Needed Now!

Volunteers are urged to report immediately and throughout the day to the Volunteer Center at MSU-Moorhead Nemzek Hall (17^th Street and 8^th Avenue, Moorhead). Volunteers will be dispatched to fill sandbags and construct sandbag dikes at flood-prone homes throughout the City.

The Volunteer Center will transport volunteers to and from Nemzek to homes along the river to ensure that resources and volunteers are directed to where they are most needed as well as avoid traffic congestion along the river.

Sandbag Delivery

The City is delivering filled sandbags to vulnerable properties along the river. Homeowners are encouraged to contact any member of their Zone Team to request sandbag delivery and volunteers and may also contact the Call Center at 218-299-5300.

For empty sandbags, please contact the Call Center at 218-299-5300.
For sand, homeowners may order loose sand from private sand suppliers and be reimbursed by the City. A City reimbursements form and original invoices are required for reimbursement.
The City will deliver and place 10 and 20 foot sections of plastic within each zone.

Clay Dike Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to construct clay dikes in areas throughout the City. Current areas include:

Heritage Hjemkomst Center,
North and South of I-94 at Rivershore Drive South and Dale Avenue South and
Elm Street and 4^th Avenue South.

Traffic routing and parking will be disrupted by this effort.

Road Closure

Current road closures are:

· Toll bridge at 15^th Avenue North,

· 3^rd St South from approximately downtown through Woodlawn Park and

· Rivershore Drive South under the I-94 bridge.

It is anticipated that 1^st Avenue North will close from approximately 8^th St to the Red River bridge sometime on Wednesday, March 17^th.

CLAY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS

Moorhead, MN (March 15, 2010) — Clay County Public Health is now recruiting medical professionals and others to volunteer in the event of an emergency. The MN Responds/Medical Reserve Corps recruits medically and non-medically trained volunteers to assist in disaster preparedness and to assure local emergency and public health resources in urgent situations.

To volunteer must be at least 18 years of age.

For more information and to register go to https://www.mnresponds.org or call 218-299-5220.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers will be needed today and throughout the week to fill sandbags and to assist in sandbag dike construction.

Volunteers are now needed to fill sandbags at the City’s Public Works Facility at 700 15^th Avenue North in Moorhead.

Volunteers are asked to report to either the Public Works Facility or Nemzek Hall and they will be transported to where they are needed.

Sandbag Delivery

The City will begin to deliver filled sandbags today to vulnerable properties along the river. Contact the Call Center at 218-299-5300 to request delivery of filled sandbags to your property.

For full sandbags, please contact the Call Center at 218-299-5300.
For empty sandbags, please contact the Call Center at 218-299-5300.
For sand, homeowners may order loose sand from private sand suppliers and be reimbursed by the City. A City reimbursements for and original invoices are required for reimbursement.
The City will deliver and place 10 and 20 foot sections of plastic within each zone.

Clay Dike Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin constructing clay dikes today in areas throughout the City. Traffic routing and parking will be disrupted by this effort.

Shuttle Site to Open at First Assembly

FARGO, N.D. (March 15, 2010) – Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16 volunteer shuttles will begin running at First Assembly of God Church, 3401 25^th St. S., Fargo. Shuttles will pick up volunteers every half hour between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. and transport them to neighborhoods where sandbag walls are being constructed. Additional parking is available at Hope Lutheran south, 3636 25^th St. S and at Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral, 3600 25^th St. S. Busses will be on hand to shuttle volunteers to First Assembly.

Shuttles at the Coliseum will also continue to transport volunteers to sandbag central to help fill bags.

Volunteers can call the volunteer hotline at 701-476-4000 for more information.

FARGO SANDBAGGING EFFORTS
GOAL:
1 million sandbags

WHAT:
Denny's Bucks for Bags-Accumulate 100 hours of volunteer time and $75 will be donated to HERO!

WHERE:
Volunteers should report to the Fargo Coliseum (807 17th Ave N, Fargo). You can also call the volunteer center at 476-4000
Shuttle buses run every half-hour to the city's Garbage Utility building (2301 8th Ave N, Fargo) where sandbags will be filled.

In Moorhead, until 3pm, Monday (3/15), go to the public works building, at 700 15th Avenue North, and after 3pm, report to Nemzek at MSUM.

WHAT TO DO:
When volunteers register to volunteer, simply list HERO as the non-profit you would like to volunteer toward. For every 100 hours of volunteer time, $75 will be donated to HERO.

WHAT TO BRING:
Volunteers will work inside, but should dress for the weather and bring gloves. The American Red Cross and Salvation Army will provide water, snacks and sandwiches.

GROUPS:
Groups of five or more: Call FirstLink at (701) 476-4000 to coordinate times when their efforts can best be put to use. (Individuals and groups less than four can just report to the Fargo Coliseum.)

YOUTH:
Volunteers under 18 must submit a signed parent/guardian release form or volunteer with their parent/guardian. For any questions, or to request a form, contact FirstLink at (701) 476-4000.

Sandbagging Efforts are underway.

The work started at seven Monday (3/1) morning at the Moorhead Public Works Garage on 15th Avenue North. Fargo is looking to fill a million sandbags. The work will start at 8am at the Garbage Utility Building on 8th Avenue North. Moorhead will work 7am-7pm shifts Monday through Saturday and noon to 7pm on Sundays. Sandbagging in Fargo will take place from 8am-8pm Monday through Saturday.

Moorhead residents are welcome to show up at the Garbage Utility Building, and Fargo residents are supposed to call FirstLink at 476-4000, for information

NEIGHBORHOOD Message Center

Oakport Residents, Sewer service for the area west of the coulee and south of County Road #93 was shut down at 10:00 this morning. Residents are requested to limit water and sewer usage as much as possible. Please keep water use to an absolute minimum until notified the system is back on line.

A Code Red message will be issued shortly.

1^st Avenue Bridge to Close

FARGO, N.D. (March 17, 2010) – Due to construction of the 2^nd St. North clay dike, the 1^st Ave. bridge will be closing at approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning (Wednesday).

For information regarding flood issues, contact the City of Fargo flood information hotline at 701-476-4199.

Cass County Road Closures Update

Highway

Closed From Intersection

Closed To Intersection

Date Closed

Closure Type

Additional Information

County Highway 11

19th St SE

18th St SE

3/15/2010 12:00 AM

Water Over Road-Travel Not Advised

County Highway 23

36th St SE

35th St SE

3/15/2010 12:00 AM

Water Over Road-Travel Not Advised

County Highway 32

145th Ave SE

144th Ave SE

3/15/2010 12:00 AM

Water Over Road-Travel Not Advised

County Highway 1

18th St SE

16th St SE

3/15/2010 12:00 AM

Water Over Road-Travel Not Advised

Drivers Asked to Give Sandbag Convoys Right-of-Way

FARGO, N.D. (March 16, 2010) – The Fargo Police Department is asking drivers to give sandbag delivery convoys the right-of-way as they continue to deliver sandbags to low elevation neighborhoods. Convoys will be traveling on several roads throughout Fargo, however the main routes are 25^th St. and 7^th Ave. N. Drivers are asked to avoid using those roads so trucks can deliver sandbags quickly and efficiently to neighborhoods. Sandbag delivery is expected to continue through Wednesday.

Sandbag Delivery Schedule for Tuesday, March 16

FARGO, N.D. (March 16, 2010) - Convoys are on schedule to deliver semi-trailer loads of sandbags to designated locations starting this morning, Tuesday, March 16. Delivery locations include:

· Oak Creek

· Copperfield Court

· Meadow Creek

· Silver Leaf

· Southwood

· Oak Grove

· Belmont

· 15th Ave. N. to 35th Ave. N.

· Timberline

On Monday, March 15 volunteers filled 110,000 sandbags and convoys delivered 86 truckloads of sandbags to neighborhoods. Volunteers have now filled a total of 850,000 sandbags at sandbag central. We anticipate reaching our goal of 1-million sandbags on Wednesday, March 17.

Olivet Lutheran Church of Fargo, ND announced today that to help support the Fargo-Moorhead communities in the 2010 flood fight, they are opening “The Ark” on Tuesday, March 16 at 12:00pm. Offered as a place of rest, refreshment and spiritual support, The Ark will offer a hot meal, beverages and a place of respite from the work of the flood. The Ark is free and open to the public. Hours for The Ark after Tuesday will be 7:00am to 11:00pm daily until floodwaters recede.

12^th Ave. N. Toll Bridge Closed

FARGO, N.D. (March 15, 2010) – Due to the rising river level, the 12^th Ave. N. toll bridge has been closed. The bridge will remain closed until flood waters subside.

North Broadway Bridge Closed Due to Flooding

FARGO, N.D. (March 15, 2010) – Due to water over the road, the N. Broadway bridge (north of 37^th Ave.) has been closed and will remain closed until flooding subsides.

Police Ask for Public Assistance and Awareness

FARGO, N.D. (March 15, 2010) – The Fargo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance and awareness as we begin escorting trucks and equipment necessary to help fight the flood. Effective immediately, the Fargo Police Department will start escorting sandbag delivery trucks to various drop-off points throughout the city. Police will use lights and sirens with a lead car and trail car to escort semi-tractor trailers in groups of three to their drop-off points and then back to their loading points. We ask the public to yield the right of way to these escorted convoys so we can efficiently and effectively deliver sandbags and equipment to where they are needed.

We also ask that resident do not park on streets and avenues where flood protection work is in progress. Crews need quick and clear access to move large equipment. Vehicles parked on the street could hinder that access requiring us to tow vehicles. We will try to find vehicle owners, however the emergency situation we are in may not allow time to do that. Please be mindful of where you park.

Residents Reminded to FollowCity Ordinances

Fargo, ND (March 15, 2010) - As flood waters rise along the Red River, the Fargo Police Department reminds citizens to remain safe and facilitate emergency efforts by following these existing City ordinances:

Do not climb dikes or destroy them. This can result in your arrest.
(ordinance 10-0318)
Do not enter areas deemed off-limits by city officials. This can result in your arrest.
(ordinance 10-0318)
Do not operate watercraft in a way that damages flood protection efforts (wakes).
This can result in your arrest. (ordinance 10-0318)

Do not drive your vehicle on a dike. This can result in your arrest or a fine.
(ordinances 10-0318 and 08-0123)

Do not drive through or around a barricade. This can result in a $20 fine.
(ordinance 08-1301D)

(City ordinance 10-0318 encompasses a state of emergency declaration and if you are arrested for violating aspects of this ordinance there is a $500 bail and you will be required to appear in court)

The Fargo Police Department appreciates residents’ cooperation with these city ordinances.

Sandbag Delivery to Neighborhoods Begins Today

FARGO, N.D. (March 15, 2010) – City Crews will begin delivering sandbags to lower elevation neighborhoods at 9 a.m. today, Monday, March 15. Sandbag delivery will continue to designated areas 24 hours a day through Wednesday. Delivery convoys will be traveling on 25^th St. so drivers are asked to use alternate routes. This will help convoys make deliveries quickly and efficiently. Convoys will be escorted by Fargo Police. Today, crews will deliver sandbags to the following neighborhoods:

· Belmont Park

· Harwood Groves

· River Drive (Burritt, Kennedy and Lemke Additions)

· River Vili

· Rose Creek

The delivery schedule is based on the flood risk level of the neighborhood. The full delivery schedule is attached to this e-mail for your reference. Day one refers to Monday, day 2 Tuesday and day 3 Wednesday. This information is also available online on the Flood Information Web site: www.cityoffargo.com/flood.

Residents can call the flood information hotline at 701-476-4199 for more information.

Cass County is opening its sandbag-filling center. Residents may purchase empty sandbags for a nickel apiece. Filled sandbags will be reserved for sections of the county deemed to be in the most need. The county's sandbag center is in the chase steel building north of the former Highway Host restaurant on 21st street northwest in West Fargo. A 24-hour "help line" has been set up. The number is 297-6000.

The City of Moorhead has recently updated its account with Emergency Communications Network, providers of the CodeRED© high-speed notification solution. This no-charge update will allow message recipients to easily identify calls coming through the system. Message recipient’s Caller ID will read “Emergency Communications Network” or 866-419-5000, depending on local telephone providers. The City’s CodeRED© system will be tested on Monday, March 15th at 10:30 a.m. with a call to all registered phone numbers in the database.

As a new feature, City of Moorhead residents may now simply dial the number displayed on their Caller ID to hear the last message delivered by the City. This enhanced service will offer residents an immediate replay of the message.

The CodeRED© system provides City of Moorhead officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire City. If you are not sure that you are included in the database, simply log on to the City of Moorhead website at www.cityofmoorhead.com and click on the CodeRED© logo.

Residents without Internet access may call Moorhead City Hall at (218) 299-5305 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., to supply their information over the phone. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number. Additional phone numbers can be entered as well.

All businesses should register, as well as individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the past year, and those who use a cellular phone or VoIP phone as their primary number.

Elm Street North Closed Indefinitely

FARGO, N.D. (March 11, 2010) – Last night, Wednesday, March 10, the City of Fargo Street Department closed the permanent gates on Elm Street by El Zagal Golf Course due to water drainage across the street. With the imminent flood, this section of Elm Street North will remain closed until the flood fight is finished. Traffic will be detoured to 14^th and 15^th Avenues North via 3^rd Street.

Fargo, ND: Dakota Medical Foundation in partnership with FirstLink wants to encourage student volunteerism during the 2010 flood preparations. DMF will award five (5) $2,000 scholarships to students who volunteer a minimum of four (4) hours sandbagging or completing other flood fighting activities. The five scholarship recipients will be selected after the flood risk has passed. Students eligible for the scholarships are area college students and junior and senior high school students who volunteer a minimum of 4 hours for 2010 flood preparations. Students must complete a brief scholarship application and submit it to a FirstLink representative at one of the sandbagging sites in order to get his/her name entered into the drawing for a scholarship. Students will get their name entered into the drawing for every 4 hours volunteered.

Cass County government is holding a flood informational meeting at 7 tonight (Tuesday) at the Harwood Community Center for rural residents north of Fargo-West Fargo. It includes Reed, Raymond, Berlin, Harwood, Wiser Gardner and Noble townships.

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