FLOODS

Farmers to get recovery funds

Cost-share available to repair, install erosion control practices
WORTHINGTON — 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

Legislators prep for session

ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators head back to St. Paul Monday to approve spending disaster-relief funds in what is supposed a neat, clean afternoon affair where lawmakers hear the proposal, vote for it and go home.

By Don Davis , October 14, 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

Shoreline takes beating

Lake Okabena shore in need of stabilization in places
WORTHINGTON — Water levels on Lake Okabena have dropped more than a foot since a deluge of rain fell on the region nearly two weeks ago, but the damage it left behind will take much longer to fade into the memory of some property owners with lakeshore lots.

By Julie Buntjer , October 04, 2010

Some rivers still rising in Minnesota

ORONOCO, Minn. — A sudden fall flood’s damage to this town of 1,000 wasn’t as extensive as in nearby Zumbro Falls and Hammond, but it doesn’t hurt any less for the people who lost their homes.

By Associated Press , October 01, 2010

Flood warnings continue for Jackson, Windom and Milford, Iowa

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The flood warnings continue for the following area rivers:

By National Weather Service, via the Daily Globe , October 01, 2010

Beware of shady, storm-chasing contractors

RIVER FALLS, Wis. - First comes the flood, then comes the fraud. State officials say “storm chasers” have made their way to Wisconsin looking to make a fast buck from victims of the recent heavy rains and floods.

By River Falls (Wis.) Journal , September 30, 2010

Update: Flood warnings continue for Jackson, Windom

7:15 a.m. Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Flood warnings remain in effect for the Des Moines River in Jackson and Windom, the National Weather Service stated.

By National Weather Service, via the Daily Globe , September 28, 2010

Pawlenty, lawmakers eye flood-funding session

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's governor and legislators are preparing for a special legislative session to fund flood relief even as flood waters continue to rise in parts of southern Minnesota.

By Don Davis , September 27, 2010

UpdateFlood warnings for the area expire; water still high in many locations

12:45 p.m. Sunday SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The flood warning that was in effect for Jackson, Nobles, Rock, Cottonwood, Murray and Pipestone counties as allowed to expire at 11 a.m.

By National Weather Service, via the Daily Globe , September 26, 2010

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