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7 hrs ago | KSAX

Flood Update: Small Minn. Towns Say They're Ready for Flood

The Minnesota River is expected to rise to major flood stage by the weekend in the western Minnesota city of Montevideo, which was devastated by the worst and second-worst floods in its history in 1997 and 2001.

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Wed Mar 17, 2010

TwinCities.com

Scott County: Flood Warning

MINNESOTA RIVER AT MONTEVIDEO AFFECTING CHIPPEWA, LAC QUI PARLE, RENVILLE AND YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTIES MINNESOTA RIVER AT GRANITE FALLS AFFECTING CHIPPEWA, RENVILLE AND YELLOW MEDICINE COUNTIES MINNESOTA RIVER AT HENDERSON AFFECTING LE SUEUR, SCOTT AND SIBLEY COUNTIES MINNESOTA RIVER NEAR JORDAN AFFECTING CARVER AND SCOTT COUNTIES MINNESOTA RIVER ...

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Mon Mar 15, 2010

Journal

Mud slide; Minnesota River flood watch

Rainfall this week in the upper Minnesota River Valley, accompanied by snow melt has led the National Weather Service in Chanhassen to issue flood watches along the Minnesota River, in Granite Falls, New Ulm, Mankato, Jordan and Shakopee.

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Sat Mar 13, 2010

Twincities.com

Legislation would reinstate bounties on coyotes in Minnesota

Despite Bob Padula's best efforts to protect his sheep, the rural Montevideo, Minn., farmer said he loses up to 10 animals a year to coyotes.

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Thu Mar 11, 2010

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Flood concerns prompt early sandbagging

There are flooding concerns in Minnesota. They're already sandbagging in some parts of the state trying to stay ahead of what could be disastrous flooding.

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Sun Mar 07, 2010

Journal

DNR hosts meeting on river otter trapping

River otters, those playful creatures sometimes known for their child-like personalities, are the subject of a public meeting to be held at 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 9 at the Granite Falls Kilowatt Center.

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Fri Mar 05, 2010

KSAX

Revised MN outlook still finds major floods likely

Chances remain high for major spring flooding in some Minnesota cities along rivers as a heavy winter snowpack melts, the National Weather Service said Friday.

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Wed Mar 03, 2010

Review Messenger

Plan, prepare for spring flood uncertainties

By Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota Extension A combination of climate featuresa 'including a wet fall season and heavy, wet snowfalls all wintera 'have elevated the risk of spring flooding on many Minnesota watersheds.

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Tue Mar 02, 2010

ForConstructionPros.com

Biomass Picks Up Steam

Vermeer horizontal grinders can be customized for biomass materials using a specialty fuel chip attachment.

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Sun Feb 28, 2010

Land

Minnesota Machinery Museum breathes life into past

The Hanley Falls school, built in 1939 by 108 Work Progress Administration workers, closed its doors in 1972.

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Fri Feb 26, 2010

Marshall Independent

Wary but ready in Granite Falls

If there's one thing officials in Granite Falls know how to do, it's fight a flood.

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Wed Feb 24, 2010

Marshall Independent

Bob Minsaas

Services for Bob O. Minsaas, 83, of Granite Falls, will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 1, at St.

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Mon Feb 22, 2010

Post-Bulletin

On the Go: Granite still important to Minnesota river towns

It started with a conversation about where marble comes from for tombstones. I was naive to think that if a tombstone was going to be placed in Minnesota, it would come from a granite quarry in our state.

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Sat Feb 20, 2010

Postbulletin.com Local News

Weather Service warns of increased chance of flooding in Montevideo, Granite Falls

MONTEVIDEO -- A newly issued forecast raises the potential for flood problems along the Minnesota River in Montevideo and Granite Falls this spring.In a word, the new forecast issued by the National Weather Service in Chanhassen 'increases' the risk for flooding from the season's first forecast issued three weeks earlier, according to hydrologist ...

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Fri Feb 19, 2010

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Major spring floods a sure bet across Minnesota

Much of Minnesota faces a risk of significant flooding this spring, thanks to heavy rains in the fall and heavy snow this winter.

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Tue Feb 16, 2010

Post-Bulletin

Minn. lawmaker wants to leave the deer stands up

Associated Press ST. PAUL - Hunters in Minnesota could avoid the hassle of lugging around portable deer stands this season.

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Sun Feb 14, 2010

Marshall Independent

Up for bid

George and Sonja Siemieniewski of Sacred Heart, along with Mary Jo Knutson of Maynard, sifted through a box of books and other small appliances before waiting for the Ole and Lena Days community auction Saturday morning.

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Fri Feb 12, 2010

Marshall Independent

Short takes for Feb. 12

THUMBS UP: While there is no sense of alarm at this point, officials in the region who have been through rough springs before, have or will be meeting to discuss flood preparedness.

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Wed Feb 10, 2010

TwinCities.com

West-central Minnesota cities begin flood preparation

Cities in west-central Minnesota are preparing for possible spring flooding. Officials in Montevideo meet Thursday to discuss preparations, while Granite Falls officials meet Friday.

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Tue Feb 09, 2010

Marshall Independent

Crime/Accidents for Feb. 6-7

A verbal warning for loud music was given in an incident reported at 3:16 a.m. Friday on the 100 block of North 1st Street, Marshall Police said.

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