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The nation's weather
Most of the nation will see generally pleasant conditions on Friday, but there are some clouds, rain and snow in store for the western Plains and the Rockies. more
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Some Fargo, ND, residents determined to stay despite floods, but 1 has a canoe just in case Photo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Mac Butler believes he'll beat the bloated Red River and save his home again this year. But a canoe and kayak are tied up outside his house just in case he's wrong. more
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Des Moines preps for possible flooding Video
Saylorville Lake will come within 18 inches of topping the emergency spillway next week. "It doesn't look based on their current estimates as if there will be an emergency release. That's great news for us in Des Moines because that kind of high water, uncontrolled release is what we're most... more
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Iowa residents still waiting for flood help after 17 years Video
While the Birdland neighborhood went unprotected for 17 years, plenty of other construction has been happening. During that time crews built and local leaders cut the ribbon on the Iowa Events Center, the city opened the doors to a new library and science center, the East Village was renovated and... more
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Polk County, IA Emergency Management Opens Operation Centers to Prepare for Flooding Video
Wednesday the phones and computers were installed at the Polk County Emergency Operations Center. Thursday, workers from Emergency Management showed up to operate them. more
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With a million sandbags at the ready, Red River flood fight turns to waiting for weekend crest Video
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Schoolchildren, parents and hundreds of residents have spent days packing and stacking sandbags to protect their cities against the rising Red River. The National Guard is in place, keeping watch over the water. Dike builders are finishing last-minute work. more
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In Fargo, ND, the city's youngest citizens volunteer to protect neighbors from floods Photo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Some children lugged sandbags that weighed more than they did. Determined teens showed up just after dawn with groups of friends, ready and willing to shovel. New groups of kids arrived by the busloads, all ready to join the race to protect their city from the rising Red... more
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Fiji cyclone damage is overwhelming, prime minister says as troops start relief operations Photo
SUVA, Fiji (AP) — A powerful cyclone destroyed more than half the houses in many villages in northern Fiji, but only one death has been reported, officials said Thursday. more
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LEVEE CONCERNS: Des Moines City leaders scramble to reinforce Birdland levee Video
The Birdland levee failed during the floods of '93, it failed again in 2008, and now there's another reason to be concerned. Water is leaking from under the levee, and home owners nearby fear it won't hold. more
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4.4 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern California Video
PICO RIVERA, Calif. -- A moderate earthquake shook Los Angeles County early Tuesday, waking many who were asleep at the time. more
