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Minnesota National Guard called up to help in flood threat

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Floodwaters from the Red Lake River have already overflowed numerous roads and highways. The Red River is forecast to rise from its current height of 34.5 feet to 38 feet by Thursday. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist.

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Associated Press News

Minnesota Guard called up to help in Crookston flood threat

Volunteers, response teams and National Guard members in northwestern Minnesota wrapped up sandbagging after a two-day effort to fortify the city of Crookston from an expected record flood along the

2 years ago·United States

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CBS Local

National Guard Heads To Crookston To Help With Flooding

CROOKSTON, Minn. (WCCO) — Fast-rising waters quickly filled parts of northwestern Minnesota and the Dakotas over the weekend.After storms hit Polk County, the Red Lake River ran over, flooding many people’s homes.National Guard soldiers headed up to the area to help and get the community ready for even more problems this week. The river is expected to crest on Thursday.(credit: CBS)“It’s very scary, especially with myself. I lived in Grand Forks…

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Stars and Stripes

Minnesota National Guard called up to help in flood threat

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz authorized 100 members of the Guard to assist with the flood fight after heavy rains forced the the tributary of the Red River to spill its banks.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Grand Forks Herald

Gov. Walz activates Minnesota National Guard as Crookston residents battle rising waters

The Emergency Operations Center in Crookston opened around 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and sandbagging operations started around noon. Since then, volunteers have been working to fill and pile sandbags. More volunteers are needed.

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