FLOOD
Legislative notebook: Senate DFL not on board with surcharge
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Senate Democrats do not want to place an income tax surcharge on the richest of the rich, but they are looking into expanding a new tax the governor wants on the to...
Posted on 3/20/13 at 7:22 PM
Moderne ou Historique? The newly rebuilt Sutliff Bridge
What is modern and what is historic, when we look at bridges in general? This question is very difficult because it is based on the individual bridge and its appearance. Sometimes we cross a truss b...
Posted on 10/17/12 at 4:19 AM
The Whole Story in 12 Words
A while back I was working on a story about the massive 2009 flood here in Jamestown for a company-wide project. The story ended up not getting used, but before it ended, we asked the project leader h...
Posted on 9/25/12 at 9:24 AM
What the Rain Brings
It's Spring and I'm ready for rain. I am not a farmer, nor am I married to one, so the amount of rainfall we get does not necessarily have an impact on my livlihood...unlike most of my neighbors...but...
Posted on 4/4/12 at 6:33 AM
FEMA flood plain maps to be shown
WORTHINGTON — Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in Worthington Thursday afternoon to present information on the city’s flood plain maps.November 27, 2012
Flood victims know recovery can take time
DULUTH — Be patient, be persistent, but don’t be quiet about it. That is what others who have experienced devastating flooding have learned during the recovery process.By By Chris Bieri, Tom Cherveny and Teri Finneman/ FORUM COMMUNICATIONS , June 24, 2012
‘Terrible Devastation’
DULUTH — With all Northland residents apparently safe from immediate danger, state, federal and local officials began assessing damage Thursday from this week’s torrential rains and flash flood and already are putting the price tag well beyond $100 million.
By John Myers/Duluth News Tribune , June 21, 2012
Overflowing creek causes flood in Pipestone
PIPESTONE — Torrential downpours in the southwest corner of the state over the weekend caused significant flooding Sunday morning when Pipestone Creek crested.May 07, 2012
City to begin flood control improvements in spring
November 07, 2011
Rain submerges city
By Justine Wettschreck and Beth Rickers , July 14, 2011
When the rain comes
By Brian Korthals , June 21, 2011
Flood watch turns to warning for Des Moines, Rock rivers
By Julie Buntjer , March 16, 2011
No washing away worries
WORTHINGTON — Sunday’s snow showers, and the likelihood of more snow in the region in the next few days, is certainly not good news for the state’s flood forecasters.
By Julie Buntjer , March 06, 2011
New maps of flood plains to be unveiled
By Julie Buntjer , January 19, 2011
Farmers to get recovery funds
Cost-share available to repair, install erosion control practicesWORTHINGTON — Farmers in 29 Minnesota counties, including those in the six counties of far southwest Minnesota, are now eligible for up to 100 percent cost-share to repair or install existing erosion control practices due to late-September flooding.
By Julie Buntjer , November 01, 2010
Nobles County added to flood disaster declaration
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The area of southern Minnesota that's eligible for federal flood aid is growing.By Associated Press , October 19, 2010
House passes disaster bill
ST. PAUL — State disaster relief is on its way to flood- and tornado-damaged communities, but officials said they may be back for more help next year.
By Don Davis , October 18, 2010
High water to delay bridge work
WINDOM — Work on the new U.S. 71 bridge south of Windom has been delayed due to high water in the Des Moines River, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.October 06, 2010
Tentative flood session set
Vote for flood-relief funding scheduled for next MondayST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators are on call to vote on flood-relief funding Monday, but it remains unclear whether communities affected by a June 17 tornado outbreak also can expect help.
By Don Davis , October 05, 2010
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