Tag Archives: flood fight

If it’s not an emergency …

Posted on March 24, 2009 by springflood

The City of Fargo said today that the 9-1-1 system has been overloaded with non-emergency calls     City officials said the Red River Regional Dispatch Center has experienced a large volume of non-emergency calls as a result of the … Continue reading →

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More strong backs needed

Posted on March 24, 2009 by springflood

The City of Fargo says volunteers are still desperately needed to help build dikes and sandbag houses. Volunteers are asked to report to one of three locations: First Assembly of God Church at 3401 25th St. S.; Hope Lutheran Church … Continue reading →

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For now, weather is a gift

Posted on March 24, 2009 by springflood

Sandbaggers hoping to keep south Fargo housing areas dry from overland flooding and swollen drains and creeks that top their banks, have gotten a major break from showers throughout Tuesday. Hundreds of highs school and college students were racing throughout … Continue reading →

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Yellow buses, big hearts

Posted on March 24, 2009 by springflood

If you want to know where some of the biggest heart in this flood fight is being shown, just look for the yellow school buses. Young people, from middle school to college age, from throughout the metro area have been … Continue reading →

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Fargo closes portion of 52nd Avenue

Posted on March 23, 2009 by springflood

FARGO - Officials here will be closing 52nd Avenue South between 45th Street and County Road 17 at 11a.m. today. Traffic will be detoured to 40th Avenue South. This is being done as the Army Corps of Engineers will be working adjacent … Continue reading →

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