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Point Bridge Closed in Grand Forks & East Grand Forks

April 9, 2019

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. & EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – The Point Bridge across the Red River on Minnesota Avenue in Grand Forks and 1st Street Southeast in East Grand Forks is closed because of rising waters. The City of Grand Forks says water is going over the road on the East Grand Forks approach. With the Sorlie Bridge on Demers…

Norman County Bridge Collapses, Hwy. 75 Closed Near Halstad

Norman County Highway Engineer Jerilyn Swenson says the bridge crossing a drainage ditch collapsed Monday night.

April 9, 2019

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ADA, MN (KFGO) – Ice has taken out a bridge northwest of Ada. Norman County Highway Engineer Jerilyn Swenson says the bridge crossing a drainage ditch collapsed Monday night. The bridge is along county Hwy. 18, about 6 miles south of the Polk County line. Barricades are in place. Several roads in Norman County are under water. U.S. Highway 75…

People Living with T1D Share Financial Burdens of Maintaining Good Health

Families in our area have no choice but to include their T1D expenses in their budgets

April 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – It costs Samuel Erdmann’s parents anywhere between $1200 and $2200 in medical supplies every three months to keep him alive. Samuel is six–years–old and was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes just over 10 months ago. “For us, it’s been a learning journey about what diabetes is and what that entails,” Samuel’s dad Jon Erdmann said. “You know, from…

Norman County Battles 2019 Flood Fight As Red River Rises

The Red River in Halstad is expected to crest at 38 feet by Tuesday

April 8, 2019

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NORMAN COUNTY, Minn. — Pools of water on the side of the road are just a little bit of the flooding you’ll see in Perley. “We’ve got the ditches that are looking like this but like I said, we’re maintaining and if anyone needs sandbags, we’ve been helping them out with providing sand. The farmers, everybody,” said Ann Kruse, Mayor…

Judge Allows Non-Waterway Work To Resume On FM Diversion Project

The project has been challenged by upstream residents who argue the project will lead to more flooding on their land

April 8, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — A federal judge has cleared the way for some work to resume on a massive flood control project in the Fargo-Moorhead area. District Judge John Tunheim on Monday ruled work could resume on certain portions of a $2.2 billion diversion aimed at steering the Red River safely past the cities in times of flooding. Fargo and Moorhead have…

Dilworth Police Officer Hurt in Head-On Crash, Returns to Shift

April 8, 2019

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DILWORTH, Minn. – A Dilworth Police officer is the definition of dedication. Officer Elias Hoversten’s squad car was hit head–on. He went to the hospital and then returned to work. Chief Ty Sharpe says Officer Hoversten suffered a twisted arm, cracked neck, hurt his knee and received chemical burns. On its Facebook page, the department says “They build them tough in…

BBB Recommends Getting Ahead on Next Year’s Flood Insurance

The BBB suggests getting three estimates from insurance agents before deciding on a plan

April 8, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. – The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is advising people without flood insurance to start doing their homework and looking ahead to next year. The BBB recommends getting three estimates from insurance agents before deciding on a plan. The bureau’s communications director says people who have flood insurance should contact their insurance agent before making any…

Road & Bridge Expected to Close in EGF Because of Flooding

April 8, 2019

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EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – A road and bridge are expected to close in East Grand Forks because of Red River flooding. East Grand Forks Police says River Road Northwest from 12th Street to the Highway two on-ramp is expected to be blocked off Monday afternoon. The city says Point Bridge on 1st Street Southeast will stay open until the…

Predicting the Red: Meet the Crew Who Helps the National Weather Service

The Red River is expected to exceed 35 feet on Monday

April 7, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — The National Weather Service expects the Red River in Fargo–Moorhead to crest at 35 feet by tomorrow morning. KVRR’s Danielle Church introduces us to the team who helps the organization reach that prediction and how they’re able to do so in our “flood fight 2019 coverage.” And they’re off! This US Geological Survey Field crew is going from…

Sorlie Bridge And Other Roads Closing Due To Rising Water

April 7, 2019

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — More roads and bridges are being closed to deal with the rising water from rivers, tributaries and overland flooding. Officials in Grand Forks-East Grand Forks will be closing the Sorlie Bridge on Demers Avenue on Monday at noon due to rising Red River flood waters. Clay County has closed County Road 1 at County Road 26…